Oceanographic Technician

Oceanographic Technician

ABOUT THE ROLE

RPS has an exciting opportunity for self-motivated, experienced candidates to join our MetOcean division in Perth (Wangara), Western Australia.

RPS Perth MetOcean team focuses on providing commercial Oceanography and Floating Lidar Buoy measurements to support offshore industry.

Your position will assist in maintaining and preparing RPS owned metocean instrumentation and mooring hardware for variety of projects within Australia and overseas.

The role will have you working out of our Wangara office in Perth, but the support for metocean operations means occasional field work would see you working away from home.

RPS supports flexibility in the workplace and is open to both full and part time applications from all levels of experience. Graduates always welcome to apply

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field work in Australia and internationally to maintain RPS Metocean systems from vessels or offshore platforms.
• Assist in assembly, testing, installation and maintenance of oceanographic monitoring systems, moorings and instruments.
• Assist with production of project documentation and drawings such as HSE, Project Execution, methods, procedures, mooring designs.
• Assist in data processing, analysis and reporting.

ABOUT YOU

The role will suit someone who wants to work productively, whilst maintaining a work life balance. The ideal candidate will possess a range of practical, mechanical and boating related experience, as well as good organisational ability and computer skills to be a part of a dynamic and diverse team. You will also have:

• Qualifications in Science, Oceanography are advantageous.
• Hands on experience with a variety of tools.
• Good Mechanical aptitude.
• Boating experience. Comfortable being at sea.
• The ability to travel and work away from home when required (duration of field work trips from 3 days to 3 weeks)
• Must be able to obtain Marine Safety Identification Card
• Must hold a valid driver's license

ABOUT RPS (A Tetra Tech company)

Tetra Tech is Leading with Science to deliver innovative solutions for its clients' most challenging water problems around the world. In 2023 Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranked Tetra Tech #1 in Water in its "Top 500 Design Firms" issue for the 20th year in a row. Tetra Tech also maintained the #4 spot out of 500 firms in the 2023 Design Firms list.

Join our team at RPS and experience a workplace where people matter. We believe in cultivating a company culture that goes beyond just numbers and metrics. We understand the significance of fostering a great working environment, and you can expect a refreshing and unique experience compared to the typical consulting firm. We take pride in the meaningful work we do, making a positive impact on the environment and shaping a better future for generations to come. Join us and be part of something truly special.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

RPS will provide you with the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented industry leaders whilst enjoying the opportunity to broaden your experience in a professional, delivery-focused working environment, where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded. In addition, you will also have access to many professional and wellbeing benefits including:

• The potential for Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements.
• 1 x Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement.
• Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance each year.
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme + salary packaging.
• Professional and technical development programs incl study assistance and online learning and Mentoring across portfolios etc.
• Active social clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++

Ready? Let's go

If you're ready to make an impact, be part of a growing company contributing to some of Australia's largest infrastructure and environmental projects. Apply today.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

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