Lead Offshore Survey Party Chief

Acteon-Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acteon-Group is seeking a Party Chief for the Americas Region Offshore. This senior on-site role requires extensive offshore survey experience and hands-on leadership to ensure safe, timely execution and QA across projects from design to asset life extension.

The candidate will supervise operations, manage mobilization, ensure compliance with procedures, and lead data reporting per client specs. Strong communication and team management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of Offshore Survey experience in Construction Support, Pipelay, LBL, IRM, Geophysical Survey or Wind Farm projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Survey/Geodetics/Geomatics is required.
• Familiar with 4DNAV and EIVA Online Software is preferred.
• Experience in Deep Water Construction Survey and LBL Operations is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and client updates.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to lead a team of 4+.

Responsibilities

• Supervise survey operations and enforce safe practices and contractual requirements.
• Manage mobilization and demobilization with safety for personnel and assets.
• Ensure systems comply with project procedures and company standards.
• Oversee data collection, QC, distribution, and reporting per project specs.
• Advise on deviations and document changes via Change Management procedures.
• Prepare concise operational/field reports and final project data transfer.
• Lead offshore team, assign roles, and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Offshore survey leadership

Team management

Report writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Survey/Geodetics/Geomatics

Tools

4DNAV

EIVA Online Software

Job description

Acteon-Group is seeking a Party Chief for the Americas Region Offshore. This senior on-site role requires extensive offshore survey experience and hands-on leadership to ensure safe, timely execution and QA across projects from design to asset life extension.

The candidate will supervise operations, manage mobilization, ensure compliance with procedures, and lead data reporting per client specs. Strong communication and team management skills are essential.