Principal Survey Specialist

McDermott; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine sector seeks a Principal Survey Specialist to solve complex survey issues and lead various functional teams. The role demands in-depth expertise in Survey (Mar), with key responsibilities in project management and survey operations. Candidates should possess advanced problem-solving skills, a solid educational background in related fields, and significant offshore survey experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of offshore survey experience.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and standards.
• Proven expertise in various marine and land survey methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate survey sub-contracts and provide bid support.
• Monitor offshore and onshore survey operations.
• Coordinate project management and support survey service orders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters in Land and Hydrography Survey

Marine Sciences

Geomatics

GIS

Ocean Engineering

Tools

QINSY

CARIS

EIVA

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Overview

The Principal Survey Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Survey (Mar) -related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Survey Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Survey (Mar). As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Survey (Mar) as well as broad knowledge of the Survey (Mar) discipline within the Marine function.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s or Masters in Land and Hydrography Survey, Marine Sciences, Geomatics, GIS, Ocean Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in Offshore Survey with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, and guidelines e.g., IMCA and/or International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standards, Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) practices
• Proven expertise in leading and executing various marine and land survey methodologies, such as hydrographic, geophysical, and subsea positioning
• Strong understanding of relevant marine and land survey equipment (shallow and deepwater solutions), software, and technologies, including single/multibeam echo sounders, geophysical equipment, survey sensors, and GPS/GNSS receivers
• Proficient in managing survey data processing and visualization software such as QINSY, CARIS, EIVA, and ArcGIS
• Well-versed in Cartography and Geodesy for marine and land projects
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including IHO S-44, ISO 9001, and relevant classification society rules
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex survey data to drive informed decision-making
• Strong project management abilities, ensuring survey activities are completed within budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Professional certifications (e.g., CMarSci, FIG/IHO/ICA Category A Hydrographer) will be considered advantageous

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Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Survey sub-contract evaluations
• Bid support on offshore and onshore survey
• Monitor closely all ongoing survey operations
• Coordinate and support project management and Operations
• Identify project requirements for survey services
• Prepare and maintain survey service orders
• Review and approve survey invoices and timesheets
• Identify and review the latest available technology as applicable
• To be based at worksite based on project requirements, onshore and/or offshore