In conjunction with the ASU School of Ocean Futures and the Hawai'i Marine Education and Research Center, the ASU Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science (GDCS) is searching for a Hawai'i Marine Operations and Vessel Maintenance Lead.
Job Responsibilities:
- Leading regularly scheduled preventative maintenance to all vessels:
- Armstrong 42 motor catamaran with water quality and mixed-gas diving systems, based at Honokohau Harbor
- Willard SeaForce 27 dive vessel, based in Miloli'i
- SAFE Boat Defender 25 research and Patrol Vessel, based in Puako
- RIBCraft 21 Interceptor research and patrol vessel, based in Miloli'i
- Serving as Captain of the Armstrong 42 vessel
- Managing day-boat vessel captains and crews in Miloli'i and Kawaihae
- Coordinating with local vendors for periodic boat engine maintenance
- Maintaining vessel trailers and towing vehicles to a high level of material readiness
- Providing regular upkeep of Honokohau Harbor vessel slip, Puako vessel hangar, and Miloli'i small boat facility.
Minimum Qualification:
- 3 years experience in vessel operations
- 3 years experience in vessel preventative maintenance
The position is headquartered at the ASU Ridge-to-Reef Restoration Center at NELHA in Kailua-Kona, with day-to-day operations spanning West Hawaiʻi from Kawaihae to Miloliʻi. The position has been approved at ASU with a competitive salary, full benefits, and a work-day vehicle. Questions about the position can be directed to GDCS director Greg Asner (gregasner@asu.edu). Prospective candidates should send a resume describing at least three years of experience in both vessel operations and vessel preventative maintenance to AndreaScott@asu.edu. This position will remain open until filled.