Houston-Based Offshore Survey Lead & Metrology Expert

0252 ZUPT LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Offshore pay and time-off benefits

Job summary

ZUPT seeks an Offshore Party Chief to lead offshore survey and subsea metrology operations in Houston. You will mobilize, configure, test, and operate survey equipment, oversee data acquisition, processing, and delivery in line with project requirements.

The role requires leadership, technical judgment, and coordination with onshore teams and clients. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and proven offshore party chief experience, with ability to travel internationally

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, surveying, geomatics, geophysics, ocean science, computer science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant offshore survey experience.
Demonstrated experience serving as Party Chief or offshore survey team lead.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work offshore for extended periods.
Proficiency in preparing and reviewing 2D CAD drawings and survey deliverables.

Responsibilities

Mobilize, configure, test and operate survey, positioning and measurement equipment.
Lead offshore survey and positioning activities in accordance with project procedures, approved task plans and technical requirements.
Operate and integrate systems including inertial navigation, photogrammetry, acoustic positioning, GNSS, imaging and other survey and measurement sensors.
Monitor system performance, measurement integrity and data quality during survey operations.
Identify, diagnose and troubleshoot equipment, communications, software, integration and data-quality issues.
Lead survey calculations and the processing, review and quality control of collected data; confirm final values with the onshore quality control team before delivery.
Evaluate survey results and identify data or system performance that may not meet project requirements.
Maintain accurate field records, equipment records and project documentation.
Lead the preparation and review of survey reports, 2D CAD drawings, data summaries and other required project deliverables.
Keep the client, Project Manager and onshore team informed of project status, results, delays, changes and issues requiring action.
Coordinate and direct survey activities with vessel crews, ROV personnel, client representatives and other contractors as required.
Review the task plan with the offshore team, confirm all relevant equipment and measurement offsets, and obtain client approval of the task plan before the applicable work begins.
Assign duties, supervise and support offshore survey personnel, and verify that field records and shift handovers are complete.
Take responsibility for assigned personnel during mobilization and demobilization logistics to and from the work site, including travel coordination and readiness.