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Electronic Monitoring (EM) Technician

Saltwater Inc.

United States

Posted on Jul 29, 2026

Electronic Monitoring (EM) Technician: East Coast Fisheries

About Saltwater EM

Saltwater was founded in Anchorage, Alaska in 1988 on the belief that the health of our fisheries and oceans is one of the critical issues of our time. We were one of the first companies certified to provide fishery observers in the U.S. and the first to offer electronic monitoring (EM) services. Today we are a recognized global leader in the design and implementation of EM systems and services. Over the years our commitment to our mission—and our people—have enabled us to attract and retain top talent.

EM Technician Position Overview

This position is a full-time remote job consisting of telecommuting and field service coverage, primarily for the East Coast region but will require extensive travel to remote ports throughout the US, including Alaska. The ultimate goal of the EM technician is to provide an accurate, reliable, unobtrusive monitoring system and give vessels the support they need to integrate this technology into their fishing operation as seamlessly as possible. This support is provided both remotely, by phone and email, and in person.

Duties:

EM Installs and Servicing: Electronic Monitoring (EM) Technicians are involved with all aspects of the installation and upkeep of Saltwater’s EM system on fishing vessels. Their primary duty is the preparation, installation, and servicing of the physical components of the EM system- which include IP cameras, a small computer and various sensors, and the system software. EM Technicians also provide custom installations and individualized technical support to each vessel involved in the EM program. Technicians are responsible for fielding calls from vessels and providing remote troubleshooting and technical support. Extensive travel on short notice is often required to keep up with the erratic schedules of fishing fleets. EM Techs may also be called on to provide assistance in or cover other technician’s territories.

Hardware and Software: EM Technicians are responsible for all aspects of our EM hardware and onboard software. They are expected to develop a complete understanding of how the system and software works, how to edit and create configuration files for each project, and how to troubleshoot a range of problems. Training will be provided. Technicians may also be involved in hardware and software modernization projects.

Reporting: All technical support services must be fully documented including communication logs. For some projects, the EM Technician will also need to provide the Project Manager a weekly or monthly report of service and/or installation activities. All EM Technicians are responsible for maintaining their own tool and equipment inventory and keeping current records accurate.

Data Review: EM Techs also review a portion of the data that Saltwater’s EM system produces. Depending on the fishery, this could be as simple as ensuring correct system functionality or as complex as producing full observer style data reports on fishing effort, location, and species composition. Training will be provided.

Click to learn more about Saltwater’s EM Program.

Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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