Position at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Conservation Engineer, Objects
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Under the general direction of the Head of Objects Conservation and
the chair of Conservation and Collections Management, the
Conservation Engineer will perform duties related to monumental
sculpture projects including their preparation for exhibition,
transport, and storage, as well as aspects of conservation.
Essential functions include: research materials, develop, design,
and fabricate object mounts and mounting systems for large-scale
objects and architectural elements, both ancient and modern, for
display and storage; work with structural engineers contracted for
specific oversize object projects in the development of support
systems and earthquake mitigation methods; attend exhibition
planning meetings, assist in budget preparations, present
installation requirements, provide mounting solutions, and
communicate with project managers, designers, conservators,
registrars, and facilities staff; supervise the movement of
large-scale objects, and design and execute packing and transport
systems; install and oversee installation of large-scale objects; in
consultation with associated curators and conservators, and with
assistance as required, conduct treatment and reconstruction of
monumental sculpture and architecture; manage and perform regular
maintenance for monumental sculpture in both outdoor and interior
environments, including outdoor sculpture owned by the City of
Boston; keep abreast of latest developments concerning area of
specialty through professional publications, courses, and
conferences; maintain written and photographic documentation of all
work, and perform data entry as required in Artemis, the Museum's
database management system (training provided); create and produce
mounting records and reports; order and maintain shop materials and
equipment; travel as courier to install or deinstall exhibitions.

Candidates must have a B.A. in art-related field or equivalent
knowledge and experience, and a minimum of seven years of experience
in art museum installations and art transport, with a focus on
moving, handling, packing, and mounting of three-dimensional,
large-scale objects.  Candidates must have knowledge of: packing and
crating; conservation issues related to display, packing, and
shipping of art; earthquake damage mitigation; use of heavy
equipment; fasteners and anchoring systems; mount fabrication
techniques, including metalworking for brass, aluminum, and steel;
mold-making and casting; use of synthetic adhesives, such as
acrylics, epoxy resins, fiberglass, carbon fiber; pinning systems to
join stone elements, setting of anchors and pins.  The successful
candidate must work well under pressure and as part of a team, have
proven ability to work alone and be self-motivated, and give
directions to and oversee others in execution of large-scale object
handling.  Candidates must possess reasonable physical strength,
dexterity, and stamina.

This is a full-time term position (with full-time benefits) through
June 30, 2016.

Application materials are being accepted immediately.  For
consideration, please submit letter of interest and resume to:
resumes<-at->mfa<.>org.  Application materials may also be submitted via
postal mail to:

    Human Resources Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    465 Huntington Avenue
    Boston MA 02115

Confirmation of receipt of complete applications will be sent via
e-mail.  Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
seeks diversity in its workforce.


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