Name: Andrew Maczko
Location: Seattle / Shoreline area
Availability: Immediate
Work Type: Full-time, part-time, or contract
Compensation: Open / negotiable
Summary
Highly experienced field operations and technical support professional with over 25 years of experience supporting government, research, and public-service programs. Extensive background in logistics, field operations, equipment deployment, troubleshooting, compliance, and team coordination in challenging environments. Career has been entirely in government and academic research settings. Known for reliability, safety awareness, and getting complex work done under real-world constraints.
Core Skills
Field operations & logistics coordination
Equipment installation, maintenance, and repair
Marine and coastal operations
Data collection & quality control
Troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
Project and mission coordination
Documentation, reporting, and compliance
Boat operations & crew safety
Training and mentoring
Professional Experience
Physical Scientist
U.S. Department of Commerce (NOAA) – Seattle, WA
2008 – 2025
Designed, installed, maintained, and repaired oceanographic and meteorological monitoring systems
Supported national programs including water level, current, and navigation safety systems
Led and coordinated field missions throughout the West Coast, Alaska, and Pacific Islands
Served as project lead on multiple large-scale installations
Coordinated logistics for remote sites, including transport of personnel and government-furnished equipment
Worked with local, state, federal, and Name: Andrew Maczko
Location: Seattle / Shoreline area
Availability: Immediate
Work Type: Full-time, part-time, or contract
Compensation: Open / negotiable
Summary
Highly experienced field operations and technical support professional with over 25 years of experience supporting government, research, and public-service programs. Extensive background in logistics, field operations, equipment deployment, troubleshooting, compliance, and team coordination in challenging environments. Career has been entirely in government and academic research settings. Known for reliability, safety awareness, and getting complex work done under real-world constraints.
Core Skills
Field operations & logistics coordination
Equipment installation, maintenance, and repair
Marine and coastal operations
Data collection & quality control
Troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
Project and mission coordination
Documentation, reporting, and compliance
Boat operations & crew safety
Training and mentoring
Professional Experience
Physical Scientist
U.S. Department of Commerce (NOAA) – Seattle, WA
2008 – 2025
Designed, installed, maintained, and repaired oceanographic and meteorological monitoring systems
Supported national programs including water level, current, and navigation safety systems
Led and coordinated field missions throughout the West Coast, Alaska, and Pacific Islands
Served as project lead on multiple large-scale installations
Coordinated logistics for remote sites, including transport of personnel and government-furnished equipment
Worked with local, state, federal, and international partners
Performed diagnostics and repairs in the field and remotely
Ensured data quality and compliance with national standards
Conducted surveys, leveling, and GPS work to establish and verify station benchmarks
Acted as field lead for national observation programs
Mentored and trained new staff
Research Specialist III / Field Party Chief
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi – Corpus Christi, TX
1998 – 2008
Installed, maintained, and repaired coastal monitoring stations
Supervised field crews and coordinated contractors
Managed multiple real-time monitoring sites and emergency repairs
Bench-tested and calibrated instrumentation
Deployed and recovered underwater sensors and current profilers
Maintained accurate records and field reports
Operated a wide range of vessels safely and professionally
Education
Bachelor of Science – Marine Science
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Licenses & Certifications
USCG 50-Ton Master License (previously held)
NOAA Small Boat Operator / Captain
NOAA Master Working Diver (formerly certified)
SCUBA (NAUI)
First Aid & CPR (current)
Emergency Oxygen Administration
Forklift Certified
Fall Prevention / Working at Height partners
Performed diagnostics and repairs in the field and remotely
Ensured data quality and compliance with national standards
Conducted surveys, leveling, and GPS work to establish and verify station benchmarks
Acted as field lead for national observation programs
Mentored and trained new staff
Research Specialist III / Field Party Chief
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi – Corpus Christi, TX
1998 – 2008
Installed, maintained, and repaired coastal monitoring stations
Supervised field crews and coordinated contractors
Managed multiple real-time monitoring sites and emergency repairs
Bench-tested and calibrated instrumentation
Deployed and recovered underwater sensors and current profilers
Maintained accurate records and field reports
Operated a wide range of vessels safely and professionally
Education
Bachelor of Science – Marine Science
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi