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U.S. Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, Mexico, and the Caribbean
We are commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking Protected Species Observers (PSOs) who are highly qualified professionals that are certified by American regulatory agencies to deploy offshore during marine industry operations where there is the potential for the activities to negatively impact marine mammals and other protected marine life.
They are tasked with the very important role of conducting observations to detect animals in the vicinity of the operations and then to advising how operations should be altered to avoid impacting the animals. The role of the PSO is focused mainly on helping to reduce impacts to marine mammals from activities that produce sound but there is also a large focus on reducing the potential for ship strikes with animals. Federal and state laws require that many types of industry activities, including the activities associated with developing an offshore wind industry in the U.S. use PSOs.
What’s Entailed in The Role:
RPS, a Tt company is a leading PSO provider globally, since 2003. As a PSO, you will gain knowledge in the energy industry, while protecting the oceans many protected species. We provide industry leading PSO training created by the expertise of certified instructors, experienced PSO’s, degreed biologists, educators, and regulatory agencies. Oil rigs and drill ships are home to entire communities of sea life - some of the richest marine ecosystems in the world: The noise produced by drilling or seismic operations can be harmful to animals, especially marine mammals. Biologists trained as Protected Species Observers are deployed during many sound producing operations with the very important job of helping to prevent negative impacts to marine mammals.
This is an offshore, rotational position that involves living and working on board ships or vessels for extended periods, with the possibility of not seeing land for up to 6 weeks. If you have any additional details or specific questions about the nature of the position, Click here to learn more about RPS, a Tt company, Marine life mitigation and protected species observers l RPS | RPS (rpsgroup.com)
Your Role:
· Observing, reporting, and permitting services to our clients in the energy sector, on offshore drilling and seismic operation projects.
· PSO’s are stationed on oil rigs and drill ships on 4-6-week rotations in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
· In addition to the observance of protected species marine animals, PSO’s will also be responsible for other field and weather-related data collection.
Qualifications:
· A Degree in Biology or other science, or environmental discipline is required.
· An understanding and complete willingness and ability to be available for 4-6-week offshore project rotations.
· The ability to complete PSO training and medical evaluation before project commencement.
· A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/en/careers
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting http://www.tetratech.com/en/benefits
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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