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Think Tank, Inc.

Be knowledgeable in data collection MDBC SOPs and execute at-sea mapping and ground truthing ... Collate existing biological data inventory products and data mining of existing acoustic ...

Ashley Sling

Fabricator, Rigger

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

... energy, mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Working closely with experienced staff and learning on the job skills with years of proven quality and ...

Ashley Sling

Fabricator, Rigger

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

... energy, mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Working closely with experienced staff and learning on the job skills with years of proven quality and ...

American Equipment

Fabricator, Rigger

Charlotte, NC

$21 - $22/hr

... energy, mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Working closely with experienced staff and learning on the job skills with years of proven quality and ...

Certex USA Inc

Wire Rope Assembler

Charleston, SC · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA LLC

Wire Rope Assembler

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA Inc

Wire Rope Fabricator

Meadow Lands, PA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA LLC

Fabricator

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA Inc

Wire Rope Assembler

Meadow Lands, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA LLC

Fabricator

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA, Inc

Wire Rope Assembler

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA LLC

Wire Rope Assembler

Meadow Lands, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA Inc

Wire Rope Assembler

Pompano Beach, FL · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA Inc

Wire Rope Assembler and Fabricator

Odessa, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Certex USA LLC

Wire Rope Fabricator

Meadow Lands, PA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

... mining, crane operation, space and aeronautical, deep-sea recovery and rescue. Items assembled may be constructed with wire, chain or synthetic material. Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for deep sea mining in the United States is $126,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Deep Sea Mining job involves extracting valuable minerals and metals from the ocean floor using specialized equipment and technology. Workers in this field may operate remotely controlled mining machines, conduct environmental assessments, or oversee mechanical and logistical operations on offshore vessels. These jobs require expertise in engineering, geology, marine science, and robotics. Due to the extreme ocean conditions, workers must also follow strict safety protocols.

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To thrive in Deep Sea Mining, you need a background in marine engineering, geology, or environmental science, often supported by relevant degrees and experience with underwater extraction technologies. Familiarity with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), sonar mapping systems, and advanced safety certifications like HAZMAT and offshore survival training is crucial. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and the ability to adapt to challenging environments are standout soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure safe, efficient resource extraction while minimizing environmental impact in a highly specialized and remote setting.

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Deep sea mining professionals typically work in rotations, such as several weeks on-site aboard specialized vessels or offshore platforms followed by extended periods off. The work environment can be physically demanding and involves operating in confined, remote, and sometimes harsh marine conditions. Teams are highly collaborative, consisting of engineers, technicians, geologists, and environmental specialists who must communicate closely to ensure safety and operational efficiency. Shift patterns can be long and may involve night work, but employers usually provide comprehensive on-site accommodations, meals, and recreational facilities to support crew well-being. This structure allows for focused work during assignments and significant downtime between rotations for rest and personal time.

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Field Party Chief / Survey Component Lead - Level II (Mesophotic Deep Benthic Communities)

Panama City Beach, FL • On-site

Think Tank, Inc.
Photography Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Job description

*US Citizenship Required
*Position is Subject to Contract Award
Position Overview
SEFSC-PEMD personnel are critical collaborators in restoration work in response to the 2010 DWH oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. This aspect of the project involves surveying mesophotic and deep benthic reef communities (50 - 1800 m in depth). The survey utilizes a variety of survey platforms (e.g. ROV, AUV) to detect, classify and enumerate assemblages of corals, sponges, octocorals, crustaceans, mollusks, fishes and other fauna. Tasks should include: Field Party Chief, Survey Watch Stander for Mesophotic Deep Benthic Communities (MDBC) surveys conducted on NOAA Ships and Small Research Vessels and participate on other PEMD resource surveys, as requested.
Position Title
Field Party Chief and Component Lead (Level II)
Labor Category
Technical Support Services - Level II
Location
Panama City, FL
Start Date
TBD - Upon Award
Schedule
Full-Time, 40 hrs/week (extended hours during surveys)
Security
Low Risk - Public Trust Background Investigation Required
Travel
Domestic and international travel may be required for at-sea surveys, project-related workshops, and working group meetings; authorized by COR
Key Responsibilities
a) Survey Duties
Tasks shall include but is not limited to:
  • Assists the MDBC Project Management Leads in coordination of survey preparation, execution, and completion including: setting schedules, coordinating supply/equipment needs, and selection of survey vehicles (e.g. AUV).
  • Writes cruise instructions and cruise reports on time and follows through on necessary paperwork for participant clearance forms.
  • Knowledgeable in data collection MDBC SOPs, and execution of at-sea mapping and ground truthing missions as Field Party Chief or Watch Leader.
  • Pre- and post-survey inventory and maintenance of equipment and gear.
  • Coordinating daily vessel activities, personnel, vessel position and movements, ports of call and weather and sea conditions.
  • Conducting data collection, biological and/or environmental sampling and logging and processing data and/or samples under field conditions, as required and according to prescribed MDBC SOP.
  • Report to the MDBC Project Leads with weekly progress updates or any time there are issues that require alteration to the survey plan.
  • Complete incident reporting procedures as necessary in accordance with applicable NOAA Small Boat Program requirements (small boat operations only)

b) Laboratory Duties
Survey Component Lead requires subject matter expertise and leadership on a component of the MDBC survey. Primary duties focus on video annotation to derive habitat and fish detection and enumeration. Collected video data is annotated using a semi-automated multi-stage process including 1) automated processing using C-Vision tools, 2) human-in-the-loop review and correction, 3) data review and QA/QC, 4) data output/ingest into GCRF Oracle databases, 4) updating GitHUB data for updates and project management.
  • Subject matter expert for identifying marine fishes in all life stages from mesophotic and deep reef habitats of the Gulf of America.
  • Video annotation, review, and data QA/QC of ROV-based footage.
  • QA/QC and review of data entry.
  • Management of review and tracking sheets.
  • Updating project management tools for status updates.
  • Updating annotation tracking sheets.

c) Data Management Support
Survey Component Lead duties involve leading some aspect of data projects as a subject matter expert (e.g. data applications) on MDBC databases to ensure data standardization, quality, requests/delivery, backups, and security. Basic duties include data entry, QA/QC, and validation. In the near future these will also include determining and setting standards for automated data outputs to ensure interoperability and democratization of datasets.
  • Utilize inventory of existing bathymetric information in U.S. EEZ of Gulf of Mexico between 50 and 1800 m into MDBC database. Task to be coordinated with NCEI and NCCOS-Biogeography Branch.
  • Helps manage the MDBC database, associated data entry applications and MDBC survey SOP (including metadata).
  • Manage data backups and security with OMI personnel.
  • Work with MDBC personnel to integrate new automated data output and to meet standards for interoperability of AI/ML algorithms and libraries.
  • Manage video data annotation entry projects
  • Maintain project management tools to keep projects on track.

d) Analytical Support
Survey Component Lead roles involve preparing and collating data for analysis, assistance with statistical approaches and synthesis of data (e.g. species density calculation and graphs). Advanced duties involve working with datasets to produce higher level reports and assistance with manuscripts for peer review. Basic duties include data preparation and validation prior to analysis, assisting in drafting reports and manuscripts, and review.
  • Collation of existing biological data inventory products and data mining of existing acoustic bathymetric data for mesophotic and deep benthic reefs located within the United States - EEZ of the Gulf of America.
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant scientific literature, provide support for data analyses and develop data summaries.
  • Maintain updates in analysis projects using project management tool.
  • Develop data reports, and presentations. Assist in preparing manuscripts for publication in accordance with SEFSC publication review and publishing procedures.
  • Coordinate abstracts, presentations, and any resultant publications.
  • Attends professional meetings and publishes advances in peer review literature.

e) Outreach and Education
Participate in public outreach and education efforts. Examples of outreach and education activities include marine science education at local schools, participating as judges for local science fairs, conducting and participating in outreach and education tours of the SEFSC facilities and NOAA ships (in conjunction with federal employees), manning of outreach booths at local fairs and festivals.
f) Scientific Meetings
Contractor may be required to prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate in various position related workshops, scientific meetings, symposiums, and public forums. Events consist of, but are not limited to the following:
  • Attend scientific meetings (e.g., American Fisheries Society, Larval Fish Conference, Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, the American Institute of Fisheries Research Biologists, Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography) and present scientific results, as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)
  • MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
  • Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs. Capable of writing reports at the college level and making oral presentations.
  • Knowledge of ArcGIS including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions for use in planning missions and evaluation of spatial distributions.
  • Knowledge of MDBC field sampling protocols, in order to lead or participate in surveys.
  • Functional knowledge of ROV, AUV and UUV operations, including ability to develop logistical plans for at-sea operations using these assets;
  • Experience as lead data collector on at sea surveys. Knowledge and skills in using shipboard software that handles data streams for hydrological, and biological data.
  • Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys. Knowledge and identification of reef taxa from the Gulf of America.
  • Expert knowledge of major structure forming invertebrates found in mesophotic and deep benthic communities of the Gulf of America.
  • Knowledge of procedures when encountering endangered or threatened species.
  • Sea going contractors who participate on research cruises on Office of Marine and Aviation Operations' NOAA ships will be required to annually/biennially (age dependent) submit a NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (NOAA Form 57- 10-01) and Tuberculosis Screening Form (NOAA Form NF 57-10-02) to OMAO health services to determine fitness for sea duty. Sea going contractors must have a current tetanus vaccine (once every 10 years).

Required Training
Training Requirement
Due Date
NOAA IT security (required for all contractors)
Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start
NOAA Safety training (required for all contractors working at a Government facility)
Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start
Records Management 101 (required for all contractors)
Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Active Threats to the Workplace Awareness Seminar
Certificates due within 3 business days of contract/task order start
Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Training IAW NAM 1330-52.222-70(b)(6)
Certificates due no later than 5 business days after contract/task order start

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