OEG is a leading technical solutions company supporting the global energy sector. Through our divisions, we support the lifecycle of offshore energy infrastructure and assets. We have a vacancy within our subsea division GEOSIGHT business, for a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor.
Core purpose
Leading on technical aspects of conducting hydrographic survey operations including vessel mobilisation, data acquisition, processing and reporting of hydrographic data.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
* Ensuring all equipment/sensors in use are kept in good condition.
* Assisting the vessel master in issues of safety.
* Correct use of the survey equipment and software and reporting any misuse or issues to the chief surveyor/technical manager.
* Checking hire kit in/out against packing lists provided by the hire company.
* Ensuring that all equipment is cleaned and correctly packed away on demobilisation from project.
* Ensuring that all data is copied onto an external HDD and that the processing manager is made aware in advance that data will be arriving.
* Any other tasks as directed by the senior surveyor/party chief.
* Assisting with technical queries from clients and GEOSIGHT team members
* Working as part of a team of technical specialists.
* Supporting the hydrographic survey manager to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Contributing to hydrographic survey strategies regarding projects, tasks, and operations current and future.
* Supporting the hydrographic survey manager to ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met.
* Developing an extensive knowledge of hydrographic and department processes.
* Reporting any potential technical issues relating to clients, project over-runs, etc. to hydrographic survey manager and/ or Managing Director.
* Project Administration, Client Liaison and Resource Allocation – staff, equipment, vehicles, HSE etc.
* Assisting with complex fieldwork projects.
* Mobilisation of survey vessels including conducting equipment calibrations and verifications.
* Hydrographic data acquisition and assisting colleagues with technical issues during fieldwork.
* Hydrographic data processing, reporting and & assisting with QA of completed projects.
* Liaising with clients by telephone, email, reports and in meetings as required.
* Attending site meetings as required.
* Maintaining and keeping up to date project information with ASANA project management software.
* Communicating with survey managers any risks to projects in regard to project milestones and deadlines.
Skills and experiences
* Competence in all hydrographic surveying procedures.
* Competent user of hydrographic survey instrumentation and software – GNSS, MRU, Multibeam Echosounders, Sidescan Sonars.
* Excellent communicator at all levels both internally within all ranks of the team and externally to all stakeholders in hydrographic survey work.
Qualifications
* 5+ years’ experience in a similar position.
* A higher education degree in hydrographic surveying or related science-based subject.