Offshore Surveyor

Job Details

About the role

This position will demonstrate abilities in installing, calibrating, and operating positioning and attitude sensors for the real-time determination of positions for vessels and other survey platforms, on and below the water.

Responsibilities

• Positioning will range from a final position report on a rig move to complex construction projects integrating data and information from several project vessels and construction phases.
• Install and operate the survey positioning and navigation equipment, ancillary equipment, and software.
• Responsible for obtaining and checking the required geodetic parameters in which the survey is to be performed.
• Quality control of positioning and logging of geospatial data for subsequent processing and reporting.
• Calibrate the survey positioning equipment, gyro compass and tracking equipment prior to the commencement of a survey.
• Document such calibrations according to the quality procedures.
• Maintain a detailed survey log of events, including line logs, and other logs as directed.
• Compile navigation records for the survey report and its appendices.
• Gather the survey line database and ensure the survey vessel is navigated along the predetermined survey lines within the required tolerance and accuracy.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 proven years of experience working with Bottom Scanning Sonar, GPS, and Positioning software.
• This position requires individuals who are prepared and able to spend long periods of time offshore and away from home (ability to travel and work shifts aboard a vessel, 24-hour call):
• Offshore trips can vary from a few days in the case of a rig move or inshore survey to four to six weeks for long term geophysical or construction activities
• Capable of working unsupervised and on their own initiative on occasions, making good judgment decisions, reliable with a positive attitude.
• Strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of others. Regular completion of safety training courses and medical assessments is a mandatory requirement.

Qualifications

• Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

Skills

• Bottom Scanning Sonar
• GPS
• Positioning software

Benefits

• T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate offshore work requirements.