Online Surveyor

Job Description

Use specialised technical software (Qinsy)and equipment including satellite and terrestrial positioning systems, sonars, single and multibeam echo sounders, laser scanners and LiDAR (light detection and ranging) equipped aircraft to provide data for the production of nautical charts and maps.

Use remotely operated and autonomous underwater vehicles to acquire data in deep oceans.

Operate specialised technical software and geographical information systems (GIS) to manage the integration, processing and presentation of data to clients.

Deal with clients to provide tenders and results in appropriate formats.

Manage projects, both onshore and offshore, as vessel-based managers.

Produce reports.

Provide accurate and reliable information for other disciplines such as navigation, dredging, coastal works, seabed telephone cables, environmental monitoring, aquaculture, marine wind farm development, oceanographic research, bridge construction, and oil, gas and mineral resource exploration.

Work in a variety of different situations and applications including seabed mining, oil and gas exploration, the construction of ports, the provision of navigational charts, and the positioning of navigational aids.

Source information on seabed type, water movements and waves.

Provide data for oceanographic studies.

Respond to technical queries from onshore engineering teams and problem-solve for colleagues working offshore – if working onshore.

Review company procedures and software projects, and provide feedback on courses and in-house training.

Work as part of a team of technical specialists.