Mmo & Pamo

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC)seeks to expand its UK-based team. This is a rare opportunity for potential permanent full-time employment as an MMO and/or PAM operator. Applicants should be able to assist competently with reports publications articles and must be self-motivated when offshore to continue these tasks during project downtime. These roles should be based primarily offshore with project durations lasting from a few days to months at a time and between offshore projects personnel will contribute to shore-based duties at the Companys HQ in Dunbar Scotland.

Individual Job descriptions can be found on: successful candidate will have the following:

• A degree (minimum 2:1) in a relevant scientific marine discipline (e.g. marine biology oceanography marine ecology engineering IT);
• A genuine interest in marine mammals the processes by which they are studied and an understanding of the physical parameters of the ocean which affect them;
• Prior MMO/PAM work in either research or commercial sector an interest in spending time aboard vessels/rigs collecting data in a variety of weather conditions;
• MMO JNCC certification;
• BOSIET and offshore medical (O&G or ENG1);
• UK or EU citizenship or visa which permits work within the UK;
• Ability to work offshore for prolonged periods of time;
• Ability to collaborate within a team setting to produce high calibre publications and reports;
• Ability to prioritise workloads and to work under pressure when met with deadlines; and
• Genuine interest about the business and industry including commercial awareness.

Apply only if you meet the requirements. Preference will go towards those with pre-existing offshore certifications or those willing to acquire qualifications before commencing employment. A sense of humour helps in this industry role. Short-listed candidates should expect to receive small written and skills tests during the interview process.

If interested please send your CV and cover letter to: . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a privately-owned technology-focused marine-science company involved principally in the global supply of underwater noise and marine mammal monitoring and risk mitigation services. OSC reinvests >80% of profits into Research & Development (R&D) orientated primarily towards high-level research on the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and other marine mammal species Rigs-to-Reefs using Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) footage underwater noise measurement and modelling and improving marine mammal and environmental monitoring standards worldwide. OSCs research has resulted in many peer-reviewed publications ( and a non-profit book entitled the Marine Mammal Observer and Passive Acoustic Monitoring Handbook ().