Senior Survey Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 420 000 - 620 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Survey Specialist to lead land and marine surveys, mentoring junior staff and ensuring adherence to IMCA and IHO standards. You will oversee survey activities on onshore and offshore sites and coordinate with project teams and clients.

The role requires a degree in Land/Hydrography or Geomatics, 7+ years of surveying experience, and proficiency with GPS/GNSS, multibeam echosounders, AutoCAD, GIS, and subsea positioning.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Land or Hydrography Survey, Marine Science, Geomatics, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of land and marine surveying experience in EPCI environments.
• Knowledge of IMCA/IHO standards, MSP, and HSE practices.
• Proficient with GPS/GNSS, multibeam echosounders, survey sensors and geophysical equipment.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Global Mapper, GIS, and tidal/bathymetry software.
• Experience with ROVs, installation vessels, data processing, and quality control.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct precise land and marine surveys adhering to industry standards.
• Lead survey activities within EPCI projects and guide project teams.
• Collect and analyze survey data (bathymetry, geophysics) and prepare reports.
• Define survey requirements with managers, engineers, and clients.
• Plan and execute survey operations, including pre-installation and as-laid surveys.
• Mentor junior survey staff and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Maintain survey documentation and coordinate survey contractors.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Analytical mindset

Mentor and train

Ability to work offshore

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in Land/Hydrography or Geomatics

Ferramentas

GPS/GNSS

Single/Multibeam echosounders

Survey sensors and geophysical equipment

AutoCAD

Global Mapper / GIS

ROVs and subsea positioning

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Overview

Senior Survey Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Survey (Mar) discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Survey (Mar) discipline. The Senior Survey Specialist solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Survey Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Survey (Mar) team and other related teams and ensures they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Job Description

Senior Survey Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Survey (Mar) discipline within McDermott. They will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Survey (Mar) discipline. The Senior Survey Specialist solves complex problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Survey Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Survey (Mar) team and other related teams and ensures they work within the appropriate guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct precise and comprehensive land and marine surveys, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations
• Lead and oversee all survey activities within the EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation) projects, providing expert guidance and support to the project team
• Utilize advanced surveying equipment, software, and techniques to accurately collect and analyze marine and land survey data, including bathymetry, geophysical data, and subsea infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to define survey requirements, objectives, and deliverables for each project phase
• Plan, organize, and execute survey operations, such as pre-installation surveys, subsea positioning, route surveys, and as-laid/as-built surveys while ensuring compliance with project specifications
• Manage and interpret survey data and prepare detailed reports, charts, and visual representations, highlighting findings, anomalies, and potential obstacles
• Conduct quality control checks on all survey data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain survey documentation, and survey equipment readiness, manage and coordinate survey-related contractors or business partners
• Abreast with the latest advancements in land and marine survey technologies, methodologies, and regulations, and propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Mentor and train junior survey team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring adherence to best practices and safety protocols
• To be based at worksite based on project requirements, onshore and/or offshore

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Land or Hydrography Survey, Marine Science, Geomatics, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in land and marine surveying within the EPCI industry, 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
• Proficient in using industry-standard survey equipment and software, including GPS, GNSS, Single/Multibeam Echosounders, various survey sensors, geophysical survey equipment, and new tech photogrammetry and scanning surveying techniques
• Familiar with Mapping software like AutoCAD, Global Mapper, GIS, tidal and bathymetry software
• In-depth knowledge of land marine survey methodologies using ROVs and Installation Vessels, data processing, and quality/safety control techniques
• Strong understanding of subsea infrastructure, offshore construction, and installation processes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset, with a high level of accuracy and precision in survey data analysis and reporting
• Up-to-date certifications in relevant surveying technologies (e.g., Land and Hydrographic Surveying, Subsea Positioning) are an added advantage
• A proactive and curious attitude, continuously seeking improvement and innovation in land and marine survey practices
• Ability to work in challenging onshore and offshore environments and adapt to variable working conditions and schedules

About Us

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we’ve been making the impossible possible. Today, we’re driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.