Senior Offshore Hydrographic Survey Lead

Mekdam Technical Services; Doha; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Mekdam Technical Services seeks an experienced Hydrographic Studies Lead to oversee teams, manage survey operations, and ensure adherence to IHO/IMO standards for offshore/oil & gas projects.

The role requires 10–15 years in hydrographic studies with strong leadership and GIS/data-processing software skills; Middle East project experience is a plus. Strong HSE focus and stakeholder coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Certification in Hydrographic studies with Category A IHO certification.
• 10-15 years' relevant hydrographic studies experience (preferably in Oil & Gas, marine/infrastructure, dredging).
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or lead role or managing contractor/sub-contractor/vendor personnel.
• Proven leadership of hydrographic studies teams and survey operations.
• Strong knowledge of hydrographic principles including bathymetric surveying, GPS/DGPS, and seabed mapping.
• Experience with survey data acquisition/processing software (PDS 2000, HYPACK, CARIS, AutoCAD, GIS).
• Familiarity with international standards (IHO, IMO) and vessel/equipment maintenance.
• Solid understanding of HSE regulations for marine/offshore environments.
• Ability to manage contractors, vendors and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Middle East project experience is advantageous.

Skills

Hydrographic studies

Team leadership

Survey operations

Bathymetric surveying

GPS/DGPS

Geophysical surveys

Seabed mapping

PDS 2000

HYPACK

CARIS

AutoCAD

GIS applications

IHO standards

IMO regulations

Vendor/contractor management

HSE regulations

Stakeholder management

Analytical/problem-solving

Middle East project experience

Education

Certification course in Hydrographic studies

Tools

PDS 2000

HYPACK

CARIS

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Mekdam Technical Services seeks an experienced Hydrographic Studies Lead to oversee teams, manage survey operations, and ensure adherence to IHO/IMO standards for offshore/oil & gas projects.

The role requires 10–15 years in hydrographic studies with strong leadership and GIS/data-processing software skills; Middle East project experience is a plus. Strong HSE focus and stakeholder coordination are essential.