Communications Technician - Everett, WA

Marine Spill Response Corporation is a not-for-profit Oil Spill Removal Organization. It was formed in 1990 to offer oil spill response services and offers a full range of oil spill response capabilities. MSRC has evolved and grown through the years to meet expanded regulatory requirements and the ever-changing needs of its diverse customer base.

MSRC now has an opening for a Communications Technician in Everett, Washington, ready to start their career with the leader in the oil spill response industry. We seek a qualified individual with knowledge in land mobile radio systems, vessel bridge electronics, and satellite communications. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Apple desktops would be a bonus.

For MSRC to consider you for the opening, you will need: a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. AAS or technical school training desired. Certifications or licenses such as FCC GROL or GMDSS Maintainer, SeaTel, iDirect, NMEA Installer, ABYC or CompTIA Network+ would be beneficial.

Primary Duties

• Install, operate, and maintain various equipment, including satellite and VoIP telephone systems, VHF/UHF land mobile radio repeater networks, bridge electronics (AIS, GPS, VHF marine, etc. ), and computer network equipment.
• Participate in projects with the Remote Sensing team. This team specializes in using airborne manned and UAS multispectral and infrared sensors to provide tactical situational awareness for oil spills, floods damage, and other emergency response scenarios.
• You will have the opportunity to travel, spend time aboard offshore vessels, and work on systems encompassing all telecommunications disciplines.

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A successful candidate will possess 5 to 7 years of experience in the field with demonstrable skills in deploying, upgrading, and maintaining radio, vessel bridge electronics, and satellite networks. Experience with satellite modems is preferred but not required.
• Availability to report to the work location within a 4-hour recall notice and potentially travel to emergency response locations for an extended period of time. Occasionally, employees will be required to work during weekends and holidays.

Can you perform the required physical aspects of the job?

Among a number of other physical requirements, this position requires standing and lifting up to 45 lbs.