Senior / Technical Executive (Hydrographic Survey) (2yr contract)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is seeking personnel to conduct hydrographic surveys in Singapore waters, ensuring safe navigation. The role involves operating and maintaining hydrographic equipment, processing data with QA, and preparing official survey reports.

Candidate must hold relevant certifications in engineering, surveying, nautical studies, IT, geomatics or geospatial sciences and be able to work aboard survey vessels. In-house training is provided.

Qualifications

• Certification in Engineering, Surveying, Nautical Studies, Information Technology, Geomatics or Geospatial Sciences.
• Independent, meticulous with attention to detail and good team player.
• Willingness to embark/disembark vessels and work aboard survey ships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrographic surveys in Singapore waters following IHO S-44 standards.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain hydrographic equipment.
• Inform navigational safety decisions using survey data.
• Process and QA survey data and prepare survey reports.
• Explore new technologies to support surveys (e.g., uncrewed platforms, AI).
• Procure hydrographic survey equipment and services.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage vendors.
• Perform admin tasks and contribute to SOP/ISO documents.

Skills

Independence

Meticulous

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Engineering or Surveying degree

Geospatial certification

Tools

Hydrographic equipment

Job description

[What the role is]

[What the role is]

Reporting to MPA's Hydrographic Division, candidate will be part of our team of maritime professionals whose responsibilities are to ensure safe navigation in Singapore waters by providing hydrographic, cartographic and aids to navigation products and services. The data collected from the hydrographic surveys are used for nautical charting for the safety of navigation in Singapore waters.

[What you will be working on]

[What you will be working on]

Your Duties Will Include

• Operate independently to conduct hydrographic surveys in Singapore waters in compliance with IHO S-44 standards.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain state-of-the-art hydrographic equipment
• Inform navigational safety decisions using hydrographic survey data
• Process and provide quality assurance for survey data
• Prepare survey reports
• Explore, assess and adopt new technologies (e.g. uncrewed platforms, AI and digital automation) to support hydrographic surveys
• Procurement of hydrographic survey equipment and services.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including management of vendors.
• Perform administrative roles such as notes taking, as well as the development/revision of SOP and ISO documents.

[What we are looking for]

[What we are looking for]

Candidate should possess relevant certification in disciplines such as Engineering, Surveying, Nautical Studies, Information Technology, Geomatics or Geospatial Information Sciences. You must be independent, meticulous with an eye for detail and a good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to be able to embark and disembark small vessels at jetties using ladders or landing steps without external assistance, and work for extended periods aboard survey vessels. Candidates with no prior experience are welcomed to apply. Candidates with relevant experience in these areas may be offered positions at a higher level. In-house training will be provided. Provision of professional accreditation courses would be considered for suitable candidates.