Acoustic Field Technician
Content + Source + Freshness • 15 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Medium value due to unique offshore work environment coupled with competitive pay, although the job's nature can be physically demanding.
- Competitive hourly rate, salary based on experience.
- Hands-on experience with marine data collection.
- Opportunity to work offshore and engage with marine technology.
Pros
- Unique opportunity to work offshore and gain hands-on field experience.
- Engagement with advanced marine technologies relevant to environmental preservation.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Cons
- Physically demanding work with extended periods at sea.
- Potential for unpredictable work hours and travel away from home.
- Job requires specific certifications before beginning work.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Offshore, full-time
Good fit
- Marine biology and environmental science enthusiasts.
- Candidates looking for physical and outdoor work.
- Individuals seeking field experience in marine tech.
Not recommended for
- Candidates averse to physically demanding work.
- Those preferring office-based roles.
- Individuals unwilling to work in isolated conditions.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for Acoustic Field Technicians to support Empire Winds pile driving efforts.
Primary Function:
Working under the general direction of a Project Manager, the Acoustic Field Technician works offshore on a vessel, processing and reporting acoustic data and participating in the assembly, preparation, calibration, deployment, and retrieval of a variety of underwater acoustic instrumentation packages. This position requires travel and working rotations (30 days) at sea from June to December.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Collect, process, analyze, and report acoustic measurement data.
- Download data from oceanographic equipment.
- Conduct routine mechanical and electrical assembly, disassembly, and maintenance and calibration of oceanographic instruments and moorings.
- Assist in the deployment and recovery of oceanographic equipment in the field.
- Unpack oceanographic instrumentation in preparation for shipping related to deployments.
- Clean and pack oceanographic instrumentation after recovery.
- Conduct required administrative tasks such as data logging and required paperwork.
- Adherence to quality and health & safety policies and procedures.
Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates’ depth of experience. This is a full–time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States (US Citizen or hold a current valid work permit).
- Must have a valid US passport or US identification card with a validity of at least 6 months
- Minimum bachelor’s degree specializing in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, biology or a related field or equivalent experience and education
- Minimum of 1 year sea-going experience required
- Experience with the operation of mechanical and electronic equipment
- Ability to understand, express and apply concepts and instructions of a general nature as well as somewhat technical/scientific/administrative precepts, concepts, methods, and procedures.
- Ability to perform physically and mentally demanding tasks.
- Ability to troubleshoot oceanographic instrumentation preferred.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English required.
- Ability to work in a team environment maintaining focus on work quality.
- Willingness and ability to learn.
- Skilled in standard software including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. and aptitude to learn and work with various industry specific software products.
Certifications Required:
- First Aid Training.
- OGUK Medical.
- Marine Medical Certificate.
- Offshore Safety & Survival training such as BOSIET or STCW.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Seagoing experience in support of offshore wind farm installation, scientific research, offshore oil & gas exploration, or passive sonar operations preferred
- Experience in the deployment, recovery and mooring of oceanographic instrumentation preferred
Travel:
- Reimbursed for miles accrued on a personal vehicle as well as per diem at the specified Government rate.
Location:
- New York - Empire Wind Farm
Contact:
If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please click the following link BambooHR to submit the required information:
- Resume
- First Aid Training
- OGUK Medical
- Marine Medical Certificate
- Offshore Safety & Survival training such as BOSIET or STCW
- 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number)
All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Talent Team or 508-990-9054.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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