Job Description

• using specialised technical software, global and some terrestrial positioning systems, sonars and echo sounders to provide data for the production of nautical charts and maps;
• using remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles to acquire data in deep oceans;
• using specialised technical software and geographical information systems (GIS) to manage the integration, processing and presentation of data to clients;
• dealing with clients, internally and externally, to provide tenders and results in appropriate formats;
• managing projects, both onshore and offshore, as vessel-based managers;
• producing reports;
• providing accurate and reliable information for other disciplines, such as: navigation; oil, gas and mineral resource exploration; dredging; coastal works; seabed telephone cables; environmental monitoring; aquaculture; marine wind farm development; oceanographic research; and bridge construction;
• working in a wide range of differing situations and applications: seabed mining; oil and gas exploration; the construction of ports; the provision of navigational charts; and the positioning of navigational aids;
• sourcing information on seabed type, water movements and waves;
• provision of data for oceanographic studies;
• for those working onshore; responding to technical queries from onshore engineering teams and problem-solving for colleagues working offshore;
• reviewing company procedures and software projects, and providing feedback on courses and in-house training;
• working as part of a team of technical specialists.

Required Skills or Experience

1.At least a 2:1 degree in Geodetic/Geomatic Engineering, Petroleum Engineering (with surveying), Marine Engineering or any related survey engineering field.

2. A professional surveyors certificate will be an added advantage