East West Technical Services

12/15/2022

Protected Species Observers (PSOs) monitor for marine species and implement mitigation measures during geophysical, geological exploration, piling and dredging operations. PSO conduct observations using specialist equipment on vessels, support offshore activities and provide general assistance in the production of marine wildlife reports and the processing of data.

Responsible for overseeing and managing PSO duties, which includes collecting and recording unbiased data, and data entry during the project’s monitoring, mitigation, and reporting program. Additional responsibilities include maintaining and inventorying relevant equipment (e.g., visual, PAM, office supplies, literature, computers, etc.); record keeping and reporting of operations; scheduling PSO rotations; ensuring professionalism as a PSO, abiding by proper safety procedures; and communication between PSOs, vessel’s crew, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements:
1. Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
2. Certification of completion of NMFS- approved PSO training course
3. PAM certification
4. BOSIET/STCW certifications
5. Preferable - HUET training
Experience:
1. Minimum of 2 years offshore PSO experience
2. Understanding of US Marine Mammals and seabirds; their biology and identification.
3. Understanding of Marine Mammal acoustics.
4. Use of PAMS.
5. Understanding of US regulations and mitigation requirements.
6. Experience working in the east coast of the US
7. Experience with mysticetus (if possible)
Other Requirements:
1. Thorough knowledge of the required monitoring, mitigation, and reporting program as well as of
protected species in the action area.
2. US National preferred

Candidates must be able to present a copy of all certifications listed in order to be considered as a candidate. certification. Please DO NOT apply if you are not able to produce a copy of your certification.

12/15/2022

Provide a proactive and comprehensive technical service to effectively support the needs of the Acoustic Department on board the vessels. To provide support in deployment, maintenance, programming, retrieval of acoustic equipment and inventorying relevant equipment.

To monitor marine species and implement mitigation measures during geophysical, geological exploration, piling and dredging operations, general assistance in the production of marine wildlife reports and the processing of data.
Required:
1. Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
2. Certification of completion of NMFS- approved PSO training course - preferred
3. PAM certification
4. BOSIET/STCW certifications
5. GWO (if not in possession of BOSIET or STCW, just for US personnel)
6. HUET training
Experience:
1. Experience of acoustic field projects and data analysis, including use of PAMS, or any other
underwater noise monitoring equipment.
2. Minimum of 2 years offshore PAM experience
3. Understanding of US Marine Mammals, their biology and identification.
4. Understanding of Marine Mammal acoustics.
5. Technical knowledge of autonomous recording units and moored PAM systems.
6. Familiarity working in the US – if not US national
7. Experience Deploying and recovering equipment offshore
8. Understanding of US regulations and mitigation requirements.
9. Experience of Maintenance and repair of acoustic equipment.
10. Acoustic software troubleshooting.
Other Requirements:
1. Previous experience with the software Mysticetus for data entries - preferred
2. Acoustic related degree or academic course.
3. Practical and safe working knowledge in the following engineering disciplines: Electronic, Hydraulic
and Mechanical

Candidates must be able to present a copy of all certifications listed in order to be considered as a candidate. certification. Please DO NOT apply if you are not able to produce a copy of your certification.

05/23/2022

Are you looking for an adventure-filled, outdoor-based, sea-going position that affords job purpose and a flexible schedule? Well, this is it!

Get your career started in marine resource management by applying to East West Technical Services (EWTS). EWTS is actively searching for the next group of enthusiastic candidates to fill openings in our At-Sea Monitoring and Scallop Observer programs.

Candidates must possess a strong drive to collect high quality data while at-sea. Candidates need to have a passionate drive for marine resource conservation. If you like working outdoors in inclement weather and challenging yourself both mentally and physically to attain a greater goal in marine conservation, then please email us your cover letter, resume, references and an unofficial copy of your transcripts.

Training: Candidates must not be susceptible to seasickness. Candidates must successfully pass a three-week training course scheduled for July 11th 2022. The training facility is located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be tasked with vessel trip assignments ranging from commercial fishing ports in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

Education and Experience: High School diploma required. Candidates that possess a Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the biological sciences from an accredited four-year college or university will be given preference. Candidates that possess any seagoing experience will also be given preference.

Other Requirements: Candidates must not be susceptible to seasickness. If you are not sure if you are susceptible to seasickness, do not apply.

Basic First Aid/ CPR valid certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association is required. Candidates must pass a NOAA background check and be willing to submit fingerprints as well as a medical screening. Candidates must not be susceptible to seasickness.

Physical Condition: Candidates have to be certified by a physician to be physically fit to work as an observer on a commercial fishing vessel. The physician must understand the observer’s job and working conditions. Physical considerations include, but are not limited to:

Susceptibility to chronic motion sickness;
Ability to live in confined quarters;
Ability to tolerate stress;
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds;
Ability to drag heavy objects up to 200 pounds; and
Ability to climb a ladder.
Observer candidates will be asked to demonstrate their ability to do the following during Observer Training: a. Swim 100 meters; b. Tread water for three minutes; c. Don an immersion suit in 60 seconds or less; and d. Perform various water survival skills (i.e., boarding a life raft and cold water survival introduced during safety training.

Character Disposition - Candidates must be able to work independently, while following technical instructions. Candidates must be able to get along with others. Observers must maintain objectivity, and the appearance of objectivity. Observers must not have either direct or indirect financial or political interest in an organization that might be aided by the performance or non-performance of an observer’s duties. Candidates must have the capability and aptitude to conduct the required marine species sampling.

Citizenship - Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, or a non-citizen who has legally resided in the United States continuously for at least the past 2 years.

05/06/2022

NOAA Fisheries has released the 2022-2023 sea-day schedule for commercial fishing trips selected for observer coverage. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/3LQ5Mjy.

12/22/2021

Are you looking for an adventure-filled, outdoor-based, sea-going position that affords job purpose and a flexible schedule? Well, this is it!

Get your career started in marine resource management by applying to East West Technical Services (EWTS). EWTS is actively searching for the next group of enthusiastic candidates to fill openings in our At-Sea Monitoring program. The next training is scheduled for February 15th - March 3rd of 2022.

Candidates must possess a strong drive to collect high quality data while at-sea. Candidates need to have a passionate drive for marine resource conservation. If you like working outdoors in inclement weather and challenging yourself both mentally and physically to attain a greater goal in marine conservation, then please email us your cover letter, resume, references and an unofficial copy of your transcripts.

Training: Candidates must not be susceptible to seasickness. Candidates must successfully pass a three-week training course scheduled for February of 2022. The training facility is located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be tasked with vessel trip assignments ranging from commercial fishing ports in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

Education and Experience: High School diploma required. Candidates that possess a Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the biological sciences from an accredited four-year college or university will be given preference. Candidates that possess any seagoing experience will also be given preference.

Other Requirements: Candidates must not be susceptible to seasickness. If you are not sure if you are susceptible to seasickness, do not apply.

Basic First Aid/ CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Repertory) valid certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association is required. Candidates must pass a NOAA background check and be willing to submit fingerprints as well as a medical screening. Candidates must not be susceptible to seasickness.

Physical Condition: Candidates have to be certified by a physician to be physically fit to work as an observer on a commercial fishing vessel. The physician must understand the observer’s job and working conditions. Physical considerations include, but are not limited to:

Susceptibility to chronic motion sickness;
Ability to live in confined quarters;
Ability to tolerate stress;
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds;
Ability to drag heavy objects up to 200 pounds; and
Ability to climb a ladder.
Observer candidates will be asked to demonstrate their ability to do the following during Observer Training: a. Swim 100 meters; b. Tread water for three minutes; c. Don an immersion suit in 60 seconds or less; and d. Perform various water survival skills (i.e., boarding a life raft and cold water survival introduced during safety training.

Character Disposition - Candidates must be able to work independently, while following technical instructions. Candidates must be able to get along with others. Observers must maintain objectivity, and the appearance of objectivity. Observers must not have either direct or indirect financial or political interest in an organization that might be aided by the performance or non-performance of an observer’s duties. Candidates must have the capability and aptitude to conduct the required marine species sampling.

Citizenship - Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, or a non-citizen who has legally resided in the United States continuously for at least the past 2 years.

09/21/2021

https://www.nationalfisherman.com/nmfs-funding-2-2-million-for-bycatch-reduction-projects?fbclid=IwAR01vw4OfMXwM1VQbwIuI9hPJnF7tlnjnz1vYcP4q-cybAzxfT2JFQHYxnQ

NMFS funding $2.2 million for bycatch reduction projects. Federal officials announced $2.2 million in funding is being awarded to partners around the U.S. to support innovative research through the NMFS Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program.

04/12/2021

The United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood, because we rely on strong science, responsive management, and enforced compliance. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/5-things-you-should-know-about-sustainable-seafood

04/08/2021

This fall, we are requiring electronic reporting for most commercial and for-hire fishermen and will no longer distribute paper logbooks. Some fishermen are already reporting electronically and find the new systems easy to use. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/early-adopters-positive-feedback-commercial-fishermen-reporting-electronically

04/02/2021

03/30/2021

Are you looking for an adventure-filled, outdoor-based, sea-going position that affords job purpose and personal flexibility? Well, this is it!

Get your career started in fisheries management and marine biology by applying to East West Technical Services (EWTS). EWTS is actively searching for the next group of enthusiastic candidates to fill openings in our At-Sea Monitor program. The next training for this position is expected in the Spring of 2021.

Candidates must possess a strong drive to collect high quality data at-sea while displaying a passion for marine conservation. If you like working outdoors in inclement weather and challenging yourself both mentally and physically to attain a greater goal in marine conservation, then please email us your cover letter, resume, references and an unofficial copy of your transcripts.

Requirements:
Candidates must successfully pass a three-week training course. The training course is tentatively scheduled for spring of 2021. The training facility is located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be tasked with vessel trip assignments ranging from commercial fishing ports located in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island.

Education and Experience - Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the biological sciences from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 30 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics entomology, animal husbandry, physics or mathematics, of which at least six semester hours are in marine science or fisheries. Candidates without a degree that possess significant seagoing experience are also encouraged to apply.

One year of specialized experience, performed at an acceptable level, may be substituted for the six semester hours of marine science or fisheries course work. The specialized experience must have been in the field of fisheries and included functions such as:

a. observing ocean fishing activities;
b. recording data for marine mammal sighting and fishing activities;
c. tallying incidental takes of marine mammals, sea turtles and sea birds on
fishing vessels; or
d. collecting biological specimens from postmortem animals.

Basic First Aid/ CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) valid certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association is required.

Physical Condition - Candidates have to be certified by a physician to be physically fit to work as an observer on a commercial fishing vessel. The physician must understand the observer’s job and working conditions. Physical considerations include, but are not limited to:
• Susceptibility to chronic motion sickness;
• Ability to live in confined quarters;
• Ability to tolerate stress;
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to drag heavy objects up to 200 pounds; and
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Observer candidates will be asked to demonstrate their ability to do the following during Observer Training: a. Swim 100 meters; b. Tread water for three minutes; c. Don an immersion suit in 60 seconds or less; and d. Perform various water survival skills (i.e., boarding a life raft and cold water survival introduced during safety training.

Character Disposition - Candidates must be able to work independently, while following technical instructions. Candidates must be able to get along with others. Observers must maintain objectivity, and the appearance of objectivity. Observers must not have either direct or indirect financial or political interest in an organization that might be aided by the performance or non-performance of an observer’s duties. Candidates must have the capability and aptitude to conduct the required protected species (marine mammal and sea turtle) sampling.

Citizenship - Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, or a non-citizen who has legally resided in the
United States continuously for at least the past 2 years.

HOW TO APPLY
Please send in a cover letter, resume, references and an unofficial copy of your transcripts.

03/30/2021

Are you looking for an adventure-filled, outdoor-based, sea-going position that affords job purpose and personal flexibility? Well, this is it!

Get your career started in fisheries management and marine biology by applying to East West Technical Services (EWTS). EWTS is actively searching for the next group of enthusiastic candidates to fill openings in our At-Sea Monitor program. The next training for this position is expected in the Spring of 2021.

Candidates must possess a strong drive to collect high quality data at-sea while displaying a passion for marine conservation. If you like working outdoors in inclement weather and challenging yourself both mentally and physically to attain a greater goal in marine conservation, then please email us your cover letter, resume, references and an unofficial copy of your transcripts.

Requirements:
Candidates must successfully pass a three-week training course. The training course is tentatively scheduled for spring of 2021. The training facility is located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Upon successful completion of training, candidates will be tasked with vessel trip assignments ranging from commercial fishing ports located in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island.

Education and Experience - Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the biological sciences from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 30 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics entomology, animal husbandry, physics or mathematics, of which at least six semester hours are in marine science or fisheries. Candidates without a degree that possess significant seagoing experience are also encouraged to apply.

One year of specialized experience, performed at an acceptable level, may be substituted for the six semester hours of marine science or fisheries course work. The specialized experience must have been in the field of fisheries and included functions such as:

a. observing ocean fishing activities;
b. recording data for marine mammal sighting and fishing activities;
c. tallying incidental takes of marine mammals, sea turtles and sea birds on
fishing vessels; or
d. collecting biological specimens from postmortem animals.

Basic First Aid/ CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Repertory) valid certification by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association is required.

Physical Condition - Candidates have to be certified by a physician to be physically fit to work as an observer on a commercial fishing vessel. The physician must understand the observer’s job and working conditions. Physical considerations include, but are not limited to:
• Susceptibility to chronic motion sickness;
• Ability to live in confined quarters;
• Ability to tolerate stress;
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to drag heavy objects up to 200 pounds; and
• Ability to climb a ladder.

Observer candidates will be asked to demonstrate their ability to do the following during Observer Training: a. Swim 100 meters; b. Tread water for three minutes; c. Don an immersion suit in 60 seconds or less; and d. Perform various water survival skills (i.e., boarding a life raft and cold water survival introduced during safety training.

Character Disposition - Candidates must be able to work independently, while following technical instructions. Candidates must be able to get along with others. Observers must maintain objectivity, and the appearance of objectivity. Observers must not have either direct or indirect financial or political interest in an organization that might be aided by the performance or non-performance of an observer’s duties. Candidates must have the capability and aptitude to conduct the required protected species (marine mammal and sea turtle) sampling.

Citizenship - Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, or a non-citizen who has legally resided in the
United States continuously for at least the past 2 years.