Jim Burkitt
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Bio
Credentials
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Forklift Safety and Operation
University of Hawaii at ManoaOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
NOAA Fall Prevention Training
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationDec, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
NOAA Scientific Computer System (SCS)
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
NOAA Dive Master
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
SeaBird Electronics CTD and TSG Training
SeaBird ElectronicsJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Able Bodied Seaman
US Coast GuardJun, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
NOAA Working Diver
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Hazardous Waste Disposal
University of Hawaii at ManoaJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Laboratory Biosafety
University of Hawaii at ManoaJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Radiation Safety
University of Hawaii at ManoaAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
General Lab Safety
University of Hawaii at ManoaJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
24hr Hazwopper Training
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationJul, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
100 Ton Captains License
US Coast Guard
Experience
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IBSS
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sea Going Biological Science Technician
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Aug 2022 - Present
• Collect, sort, identify, measure, and dissect fish and invertebrates on marine resource cruises. • Utilize electronic data acquisition systems for collection of physical and biological data at sea. • Maintain, calibrate and repair electronic data acquisition systems used on marine resource cruises. • Responsible for maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of shipboard laboratory spaces. • Collect, sort, identify, measure, and dissect fish and invertebrates on marine resource cruises. • Utilize electronic data acquisition systems for collection of physical and biological data at sea. • Maintain, calibrate and repair electronic data acquisition systems used on marine resource cruises. • Responsible for maintenance, safety, and cleanliness of shipboard laboratory spaces.
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ERT, Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Hydrographic Technician
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
• Stand watch operating multibeam sonars on NOAA hydrographic survey vessels. • Review and process multi-source hydrographic data to update nautical charts. • Archive data and write reports to ensure compliance with NOAA charting specifications. • Update SOPs and maintain NOAA Atlantic Hydrographic Branch documentation. • Create Hydrographic Cells for use in updating nautical charts. • Analyze and prepare data for National Bathymetric Source Database. • Development and implement new hydrographic surveying technology, systems, and procedures. Show less
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Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i
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United States
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Research
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100 - 200 Employee
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Field Research Coordinator
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
• Provide logistical support for Hawaii Ocean Time Series (HOT) and SCOPE cruises. • Develop pre-cruise scientific plans and maintain operational field notes. • Write post cruise reports and prepare cruise data for scientific publications. • Support multiple lab groups loading and offloading of scientific research cruises. • Collect and analyze biogeochemical samples at sea and in the laboratory. • Manage the storage, transport and shipment of biogeochemical samples collected at sea. • Design, fabricate and maintain scientific sampling gear using a variety of hand tools. • Set up, maintain, troubleshoot and repair laboratory and field sampling equipment. • Deploy, recover and provide technical support for at sea sampling instrumentation. • Safe use, handling and disposal of hazardous waste and radioisotopes. • Analyze satellite imagery to coordinate field operations and instrumentation deployment. • Process, manage and archive large oceanographic datasets. • Oversee laboratory personnel to follow proper laboratory and safety policies. • Maintain safe laboratory conditions, update hazmat, radiation, and safety requirements. • Maintain general use laboratory supplies and chemicals for multiple lab groups. Show less
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NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Survey Technician
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Aug 2009 - May 2015
• Sail approximately 180 days per year on NOAA fisheries and oceanographic cruises. • Maintain shipboard scientific spaces including wet labs, dry labs and computer labs. • Manage loading and offloading of scientific gear. • Assist in the collection, preservation, analysis and storage of biological samples at sea. • Design, fabricate and maintain scientific equipment using a variety of hand tools. • Responsible for safe deployment and recovery of scientific gear and instrumentation. • Install, calibrate and maintain scientific shipboard instrumentation. • Scientific Computer System administrator responsible managing for oceanographic datasets. • Perform QA/QC analysis on large data sets identifying sensors for calibration or repair. • Review and make comments on pre-cruise project instructions. • Maintain scientific operational data metrics for post cruise reports and data analysis. • Ensure scientific operations are in compliance with NOAA and ship specific safety protocols. • Perform other duties as assigned including: divemaster, small boat coxswain, firefighter, damage control specialist and spill response team member. Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2007
Georgian Court University
Master of Science (MS), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology -
1997 - 2001
Moravian College
Bachelor's degree, Biology & Sociology
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