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Position: Communications Electronics Technician (CommET)
Revised: 03/02
Position Code: 8509
EEO Code: 103
Job Summary:
This position is a seagoing position aboard the R/V ATLANTIS and R/V KNORR. Reporting to the ship's Master and the Senior Engineering Assistant I at the Port Office, operates and maintains the ship's communication equipment; maintains records of all forms of message traffic.
Major Duties:
  • Supervises and maintains operation of all shipboard communications systems, including GMDSS radio, Inmarsat "A," "B" and "C" telephone PABX Equipment, intercom systems and VHF Radio equipment.

  • Is responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all shipboard navigation electronic systems, including GPS, navigation computers, autopilots, DP systems, Gyro, radar, echosounders, wind indicators and speed logs.

  • Is responsible for proper operation, maintenance and repair of all other shipboard electronics, including winch monitoring systems, entertainment systems, ship management computer systems and other networked computers.

  • Assists Engine Department personnel and shore side technicians, as necessary.

  • Maintains logs and charges appropriate accounts for radio calls and satellite use, maintains SAFENET database of electronics equipment and parts, and prepares monthly report for Master and Port Office on equipment status and usage.

  • As safety and weather permits, may be required to work aloft for purposes of maintenance and repair of shipboard electronics.
Desired Education/Experience for Hiring:

High school diploma or equivalent plus three years directly applicable service at sea or in a similar capacity; in the absence of a diploma, six years related work experience. Must possess GMDSS Operator and Maintainer License with radar endorsement and have all applicable training as required by the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 95) and possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document.