Job Description

UTEC, part of Acteon Group, is one of the world's largest independent offshore and onshore survey providers. We provide a wide range of survey, positioning and data management services using the most advanced equipment and techniques. The data we generate provides our clients with the information they need to make critical, well informed, business decisions.

UTEC is looking to add qualified Offshore Surveyor to the team in the United States. The Surveyor is responsible for acquiring and processing accurate positioning data (vessel & sensors) during his/her shift (watch). The Surveyor shall assist the Party Chief/Senior Surveyor to ensure that positioning data and calibrations are acquired and processed in line with UTEC procedures and to specifications given in the scope of work, and that all results are concisely documented using the relevant UTEC forms. The Surveyor will inform Party Chief/Senior Surveyor of any required revisions to the current UTEC forms and procedures which may arise.

This is an offshore role and will require a significant amount time spent on a vessel and may take place in inclement weather and extreme temperatures. Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, long days, and evening/weekend hours to meet deadlines. Extensive travel is required.

Duties

• Assist with mobilizing surface and subsurface sensors onto vessel, ROV, trencher/plough
• Assist with interfacing surface and subsurface sensors into online software packages
• Assist with calibration of surface and subsurface systems, including alongside calibrations
• Verify the current geodetic and datum shift parameters within online setup with client supplied test points
• Attend pre-shift meetings to gain an understanding of forthcoming operations. Liaise with client representatives during operations to be fully aware of work schedule
• Communicate effectively during operations to direct ROV and vessel crew and other disciplines over clear comms or radio
• Operate word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Operate the online software packages used by the company
• Perform basic operations on survey system components including regular system status checks
• Monitor data collection, raising concerns immediately to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief
• Perform a basic level of data processing primarily to assess quality of logged data, allowing simple presentation to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief
• Report any operation that differs to task plan or procedure to Senior Surveyor or Party Chief
• Maintain an accurate and complete online log and Log book to report survey operations
• Produce field reports and memos as assigned/required by Senior Surveyor and Party Chief

Required

• Education in Geomatics, Surveying Science
• Relevant industry experience or military/academic experience in survey related discipline
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
• Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision
• Ability to work both independently and within teams
• Experience in industry standard survey packages required
• Must hold a valid passport free from status or restrictive conditions that preclude travel to and work in countries where the company routinely operates

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