Job Description
We are looking for a Survey Technician for one of our clients in the shipping industry.
Only candidates residing in the Attica region will be considered as this vacancy doesnt provide a relocation package!
Role Overview
AsSurvey Technicianyou will be responsible for the interfacing setup operation and maintenance of the required survey equipment deployed on comnpanys vessels and/or ROVs for the particular work scope. You will support the Survey Party Chief and Online Surveyor to ensure equipment is operating as expected and that any faults are investigated and resolved in an efficient manner to maintain the uptime of the survey spread. You will support the Online Surveyor by taking control of the online navigation and data acquisition system periodically as required to cover break periods during shifts and on occasion you may fill the role of online surveyor on more basic operational spreads.
As a Survey Technician you will be required to complete your Competence Assessment for the role. You will continue to develop your experience skills and competence across a variety of vessel types and in different types of operation working towards achieving the competence for Senior Survey Technician. From there you may decide to work towards the role of Survey Party Chief where you would be responsible for offshore survey operations on the vessel managing & leading the offshore survey team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain technical knowledge and capability in the operation of all survey sensors and software appropriate to the work carried out by the company.
- Install configure interface and maintain all survey hardware software and sensors in compliance with manufacturers manuals operating instructions and guidelines and companys technical procedures and technical notes.
- Ensure that all equipment and stores used by the Survey team are maintained in good condition that there is sufficient equipment and consumable resources onboard and all equipment faults and damages are reported
- Maintain survey equipment inventory and survey system schematic drawings/diagrams ensuring current documents are submitted to Survey Helpdesk and/or Sharepoint in a timely manner
- Communicate with the Survey Helpdesk for technical support as and when required.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of Survey acquisition and navigation software to facilitate interfacing & testing of equipment and assist online Surveyor when required
- Assist Online Surveyor with survey sensor and positioning system calibrations in accordance with standard companys procedures.
- Comply with Company standard operating procedures projectspecific survey procedures and task plans as required
- Operate in accordance with companys safety management system; actively participate in Toolbox Talks and Risk Assessments as required and contribute to the companies HSEQ reporting tools
- Must actively comply with the companys Competence Assurance & Assessment Program
Key Requirements:
- A higher education qualification in an electrical or electronic related discipline or other relevant practical experience.
- Prior experience as a Survey Technician or Senior Survey Technician in an offshore role is preferred
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of current offshore survey techniques in one or more of the following is preferred but not essential; preengineering survey prelay survey construction support asbuilt survey ROV survey operations LBL operations subsea metrology jacket & monopile installation
- The following certification would be desirable but not essential: CAEBS; Shoulder Measurements; ILO Seamans Book valid Offshore Survival and medical certificates
- Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong communication skills with effective English language written and oral skills
- PCB board condition and working functionality
- Ability to maintain clear and concise logbooks and records.
- Works well with others in a team environment
- Good organisational skills and proactive approach to problem solving.
- Valid driving license
- Ability to travel and work offshore in Greece and abroad for extended periods of time.
Experience of the following Software and Systems is preferred but not essential:
- Eiva or/and QPS AND/OR HYPACKHYSWEEP
- GNSS positioning systems e.g. Veripos CNAV
- Vessel attitude sensors e.g. Kongsberg Seapath CODA Octopus
- USBL systems e.g. Sonardyne Ranger / Kongsberg HiPAP
- INS systems e.g. iXblue PHINS ROVINS
- Multibeam Echosounders e.g. Reson
- Pipetracker systems e.g. TSS440
- AutoCAD
Required Experience:
IC