Offshore Survey Lead — Marine Hydrography, Rotation

AVENTA

Occitanie

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

AVENTA is seeking a Party Chief to lead survey operations on offshore and marine projects in France and Spain. You will prepare, acquire, and process high-precision hydrographic and geophysical data, reporting deviations to project teams and clients.

You will act as the on-site focal point for survey matters, driving safe, high-quality, cost-efficient execution while guiding junior crew and coordinating with management. Fluency in English is required; other languages a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Hydrography/Oceanography or equivalent.
7+ years as Party Chief in marine, dredging or offshore environments.
Deep knowledge of hydrographic survey techniques and equipment.
Experience with USBL/LBL and MBES systems.
Offshore safety certifications and medical clearance required.
Eligible to work in France and Spain with valid visa/work permit.
Fluent English; Dutch a plus.

Responsibilities

Determine, install and configure hydrographic and geophysical measurement equipment for each project.
Oversee calibration and verification of onboard positioning, sensor and survey systems.
Measure, collect and process survey data before, during and after project execution.
Conduct field checks and quality control against specifications and standards.
Verify data accuracy, interpret results and maintain project survey databases.
Prepare survey reports and present results to management and clients.
Act as technical onsite focal point for survey questions and progress.
Monitor equipment function and organise maintenance.
Troubleshoot operational issues in real time to minimize downtime.