Senior Level Marine Science Technician Jobs
Senior level marine science technician jobs place experienced professionals in charge of field operations, complex data programs, and the junior staff and cross-agency teams that carry them out. Most openings are 27% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Insurance, with employers like WSP, Moffatt & Nichol, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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RICHARD (RDS) is hiring a EPC Logistics Senior Specialist in Houston, TX.
This senior-level leadership position serves as the primary oversight authority for all logistics, transit, and heavy-lift operations executed by the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor. The successful candidate will safeguard project timelines by auditing contractor transit strategies, proactively managing global supply chain risks, and ensuring strict trade compliance across large-scale industrial assets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Logistics Oversight
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Conduct critical analysis of EPC Contractor transportation frameworks, focusing on heavy-haul corridors, marine shipping, and specialized route planning.
- Monitor logistical execution continuously against construction sequencing and master project schedules.
- Identify transportation bottlenecks, physical routing constraints, and logistics risks tied to long-lead equipment early in the cycle.
Stakeholder Interface & Alignment
- Act as the direct Owner-side focal point for all high-level logistical communications with the EPC Contractor.
- Drive seamless cross-functional coordination between marine operations, Marine Offloading Facilities (MOF), and on-site construction teams.
Risk Mitigation & Procurement Strategy
- Assess macro-logistics impacts on critical path milestones continuously.
- Identify and escalate threats involving customs logjams, global supply chain volatility, and geopolitical developments.
- Provide advisory reviews of procurement documentation to ensure optimization of Incoterms, delivery conditions, and risk-allocation strategies.
Trade Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Strategy
- Enforce rigorous governance of contractor and customs broker alignment with regional import/export frameworks.
- Collaborate strategically with internal business lines and FTZ consultants to align physical logistics with specialized zone benefits.
- Manage immediate escalation and remediation of trade compliance anomalies.
Assurance, Auditing & Performance Tracking
- Evaluate contractor performance metrics, cargo visibility dashboards, and shipping reports.
- Perform root-cause analysis of planned versus actual delivery metrics to drive corrective strategies.
- Lead logistics feasibility studies, third-party audits, and constructability planning sessions.
Candidate Qualifications
- Professional Experience: 15+ years managing heavy industrial project logistics or traffic management, specifically within major EPC environment.
- Sector Expertise: Proven background supporting mega-scale capital projects in the LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or heavy infrastructure sectors.
- Technical Logistics: In-depth technical grasp of multi-modal execution (barge, deep-sea marine, heavy transport, over-the-road trucking) and advanced deployment of global Incoterms.
- Vendor Management: Deep experience managing interactions between major EPC entities, 3PL partners, international freight forwarders, and customs houses.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strong conceptual knowledge of cross-border customs regulations and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) structures (formal customs brokerage license not required).
- Feasibility & Readiness: Expertise in evaluating formal route studies, heavy-lift logistics plans, and site-readiness integration.
Preferred Experience
- Prior employment directly within a Tier-1 EPC logistics division.
- Hands-on experience navigating logistics for multi-billion dollar LNG export facilities.
- Direct involvement with complex FTZ deployment or specialized trade advisory panels
Work Environment
This position will be located in Houston, TX. The employee will need to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and through email. The employee should be physically able to carry out the required tasks.
RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
RICHARD (RDS) is hiring a EPC Logistics Senior Specialist in Houston, TX.
This senior-level leadership position serves as the primary oversight authority for all logistics, transit, and heavy-lift operations executed by the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor. The successful candidate will safeguard project timelines by auditing contractor transit strategies, proactively managing global supply chain risks, and ensuring strict trade compliance across large-scale industrial assets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Logistics Oversight
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Conduct critical analysis of EPC Contractor transportation frameworks, focusing on heavy-haul corridors, marine shipping, and specialized route planning.
- Monitor logistical execution continuously against construction sequencing and master project schedules.
- Identify transportation bottlenecks, physical routing constraints, and logistics risks tied to long-lead equipment early in the cycle.
Stakeholder Interface & Alignment
- Act as the direct Owner-side focal point for all high-level logistical communications with the EPC Contractor.
- Drive seamless cross-functional coordination between marine operations, Marine Offloading Facilities (MOF), and on-site construction teams.
Risk Mitigation & Procurement Strategy
- Assess macro-logistics impacts on critical path milestones continuously.
- Identify and escalate threats involving customs logjams, global supply chain volatility, and geopolitical developments.
- Provide advisory reviews of procurement documentation to ensure optimization of Incoterms, delivery conditions, and risk-allocation strategies.
Trade Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Strategy
- Enforce rigorous governance of contractor and customs broker alignment with regional import/export frameworks.
- Collaborate strategically with internal business lines and FTZ consultants to align physical logistics with specialized zone benefits.
- Manage immediate escalation and remediation of trade compliance anomalies.
Assurance, Auditing & Performance Tracking
- Evaluate contractor performance metrics, cargo visibility dashboards, and shipping reports.
- Perform root-cause analysis of planned versus actual delivery metrics to drive corrective strategies.
- Lead logistics feasibility studies, third-party audits, and constructability planning sessions.
Candidate Qualifications
- Professional Experience: 15+ years managing heavy industrial project logistics or traffic management, specifically within major EPC environment.
- Sector Expertise: Proven background supporting mega-scale capital projects in the LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or heavy infrastructure sectors.
- Technical Logistics: In-depth technical grasp of multi-modal execution (barge, deep-sea marine, heavy transport, over-the-road trucking) and advanced deployment of global Incoterms.
- Vendor Management: Deep experience managing interactions between major EPC entities, 3PL partners, international freight forwarders, and customs houses.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strong conceptual knowledge of cross-border customs regulations and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) structures (formal customs brokerage license not required).
- Feasibility & Readiness: Expertise in evaluating formal route studies, heavy-lift logistics plans, and site-readiness integration.
Preferred Experience
- Prior employment directly within a Tier-1 EPC logistics division.
- Hands-on experience navigating logistics for multi-billion dollar LNG export facilities.
- Direct involvement with complex FTZ deployment or specialized trade advisory panels
Work Environment
This position will be located in Houston, TX. The employee will need to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and through email. The employee should be physically able to carry out the required tasks.
RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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Senior Level Marine Science Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level marine science technician job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have led field campaigns or monitoring programs independently, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have owned a project from data collection through final reporting, mentored junior technicians, and coordinated with regulatory agencies or clients gives you a clear edge. Certifications in specialized sampling methods, GIS, or relevant instrumentation platforms strengthen an application further.
Which companies hire senior level marine science technicians?
Companies hiring senior level marine science technicians right now include WSP, Moffatt & Nichol, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from environmental consulting firms, federal and state agencies, and marine research institutions that need experienced professionals who can run programs with minimal oversight.
Are there remote senior level marine science technician jobs?
Yes, though fieldwork requirements limit full remote availability for many roles. About 27% of senior level marine science technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering data analysis, report writing, project coordination, and regulatory compliance work that can be done off-site while field phases are handled in person.
What makes a marine science technician role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior marine science technician sets the technical direction for a project, makes independent decisions about sampling design or data quality, trains and supervises less experienced staff, and serves as the primary point of contact with clients or agency partners. The work involves accountability for outcomes, not just deliverables.
Which industries hire the most senior level marine science technicians?
Senior Level marine science technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their compliance obligations, long-term monitoring contracts, and federally funded research programs require experienced technicians who can manage ongoing work programs and represent the organization in technical reviews.