Marine Instrumentation and Survey Specialist (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Talent Acquisition Company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Marine Instrumentation and Survey Specialist. The role involves overseeing marine operations and managing instrumentation systems for marine environments, focusing on data collection and analysis. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in marine surveying or engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant field or equivalent vocational qualifications with 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency with survey equipment and data collection methodologies is essential.
• Offshore experience and Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Marine Technology Laboratory and maintain relevant equipment.
• Coordinate survey equipment installation, commissioning, and calibration.
• Develop marine and terrestrial robotics and autonomous survey solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Data Collection

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Skills

Electronic Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Surveying, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading Talent Acquisition Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Marine Instrumentation and Survey Specialist to join our esteemed organization. We specialize in connecting highly skilled professionals with opportunities across sectors such as Oil & Energy, Marine, and Infrastructure.

This role involves overseeing marine operations, designing, implementing, and managing instrumentation and survey systems for marine environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of marine survey projects, focusing on data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Marine Technology Laboratory, including processes, tools, and safety procedures.
• Maintain all relevant equipment.
• Apply electronic and mechanical skills, project management capabilities, and experience with complex instrumentation.
• Coordinate survey equipment installation, commissioning, calibration, and training.
• Support KBD users in setting up and retrieving data from sea-going, terrestrial, and deployed instrumentation.
• Perform maintenance on field equipment, including diving gear and compressors, after appropriate training.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.
• Lead technology support for marine and terrestrial surveys following scientific methodologies.
• Collaborate with project managers to select suitable technologies for survey accuracy and reliability.
• Manage projects and teams, including budgeting and logistics.
• Develop marine and terrestrial robotics and autonomous survey solutions.
• Gain proficiency in autonomous survey technologies such as drones, unmanned surface vessels, and underwater vehicles.
• Be willing to learn new software and obtain international certifications.

Minimum requirements include a relevant bachelor’s degree in marine surveying, electrical, or mechanical engineering with at least 5 years of experience, or equivalent vocational qualifications with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency with survey equipment and data collection methodologies is essential. Additional advantageous skills include offshore experience, Arabic language skills, and experience in marine survey system design.