Senior Manager, Field Operations, Expeditions, Pristine Seas (Science & Innovation) at National Geographic

Responsibilities Include:

Expedition Field Ops (50%)

• Lead all expedition safety and equipment requirements
• All PS boat operations and maintenance 
• All small boat, safety, and communication equipment
• Procure materials and supplies to be used in the field on expedition,
• Operate and maintain hyperbaric chamber on board expedition vessel;
• Operate and maintain air compressor on expedition vessel;
• Support technology and communications in the field (Iridium and Starlink);
• Participate in community support activities as needed under the direction of the Expedition Leader

Operations Planning (30%)

• Assist with all pre-planning activities for expeditions, including but not limited to:
• Coordinate field logistics and procure consumables, in collaboration with Expedition Leader;
• Facilitate and plan communications support for expeditions, including onboard internet, SAT phone, and other forms of field communications;
• Proactively maintain and repair all expedition equipment to ensure consistent usability in the field;
• Manage Pristine Seas warehouse space in collaboration with Nuvair;
• Dive training, certification and safety support 
• Maintain trainings and certifications, including but not limited to:
• Advanced First Aid;
• Recompression Chamber Operator;
• Compressor Operator;
• Outboard Motor Operator;
• Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping.

Expeditions Medical Care (15%)

• Provide medical/first-aid support in the field, and medical lead on some expeditions;
• Primary support of the onboard MD with Health and COVID treatment protocol and management
• Telemedicine liaison and primary field point of contact for MSOS;
• Oversee all Safety and Health protocols for PS Expeditions
• Coordinate and co-produce Medical & Safety plan for each expedition, in collaboration with Expedition Leader and NGS Nurse

Science Support (5%)

• Provide science support as needed, including data collection while on expedition and post-expedition. This may include SCUBA surveys, scientific diver support, eDNA data collection, and remote camera deployment, if needed. 

Educational Background

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

• 10 years in marine science, professional diving, professional boating and/or or marine field science support 
• Necessary Knowledge and Skills
• Significant and relevant field experience. Prior experience on expedition ships strongly preferred.
• Extensive small boat handling and maintenance experience, emphasis on diving operations
• Experience with dive compressor operation
• PADI DiveMaster certification or equivalent
• Outboard Motor Operator training
• Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills

Desired Qualifications

Certifications:

• Advanced First Aid training
• Dive Medic Technician
• Dive Master level
• Recompression Chamber Operator
• Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping.
• USCG Captain’s license
• Understanding of and passion for natural history and/or history & culture
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to successfully work within a highly collaborative team environment