Offshore Party Chief

Rosenxt Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Rosenxt Group seeks an Offshore Party Chief to oversee offshore survey and subsea metrology operations from mobilization to final deliverables. You will lead field crews, coordinate with vessels and ROVs, and ensure data quality and client satisfaction on global offshore projects.

Required are a Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent offshore survey experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to travel internationally for extended offshore assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, surveying, geophysics or related, or equivalent offshore survey experience.
• Experience leading offshore survey teams and field operations.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work offshore for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore survey and subsea metrology operations, including mobilization and data delivery.
• Direct field personnel and act as primary client contact for offshore projects.
• Prepare task plans, confirm offsets, supervise data acquisition and ensure delivery of deliverables.
• Coordinate with vessel crews, ROV teams, and onshore QC teams.
• Prepare field records, survey reports and 2D drawings.
• Maintain equipment records and ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Offshore surveying

GNSS positioning

Inertial navigation

CAD drawings

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Survey instrumentation

Imaging/photogrammetry

2D CAD software

Survey data processing software

Job description

Offshore Party ChiefWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# Career## Offshore Party ChiefApply: Houston: Full time: Posted Today: JR101244**Zupt – a Rosenxt company – is a specialist in offshore survey, positioning, metrology and inspection, based in Northwest Houston, Texas.** For more than 20 years, we have helped energy companies around the world install, measure and inspect equipment on the seafloor – accurately and safely. We use survey and positioning technologies that we develop ourselves, and we create detailed 3D models and digital twins of subsea structures.We are a small, technically focused team of about 25 highly skilled people. Every person plays an important role in the success of our projects.Zupt is part of Rosenxt Holding USA LCC, a privately owned global technology group founded in 2023 by Hermann Rosen, founder of the ROSEN Group – a long-established name in pipeline integrity. Rosenxt combines robotics, sensors, AI and data analytics to make critical infrastructure safer and more reliable. For you, that means the best of both worlds: the close-knit culture of a specialist company, backed by the resources and long-term outlook of a global group.Why work for ZUPT? **Real projects, real impact.**Your work goes directly into offshore projects around the world. In a small team, your skills and ideas make a visible difference.**Houston, with global reach.**Houston is known as the Energy Capital of the World and is home to many leading offshore operators and service companies. From here, we support offshore oil and gas projects and offshore wind projects worldwide.**Room to grow.**You’ll work with experienced surveyors, engineers and software specialists, and help develop our methods, tools and technologies.**Long-term stability.**As part of Rosenxt, a privately owned group that thinks in decades, not quarters, we can invest in people and technology for the long run. **If you want to solve hard technical problems and see your work make a difference offshore, we’d like to hear from you.** **ZUPT seeks to add a:**Offshore Party Chief**Location**:Houston## **What You Can Expect**The Offshore Party Chief leads offshore survey and subsea metrology operations, including mobilization, equipment readiness, data acquisition, quality control, processing and delivery of survey results. The position directs assigned survey personnel and is the primary field contact for the client and onshore project team.The position leads field activities using technologies that may include inertial navigation, imaging, photogrammetry, machine vision, acoustic positioning, GNSS and other positioning and measurement systems.The Offshore Party Chief is responsible for preparing the approved task plan, confirming survey offsets and measurements, supervising data acquisition and processing, and preparing accurate project deliverables in accordance with the client's scope of work, project requirements and company procedures. Daily Site Report (DSR) preparation and client acceptance is a required part of the role.The position requires offshore leadership, technical judgment, clear communication and effective coordination with the onshore quality control team.## ### **Essential Field-Based Duties and 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.* Book and modify flights for assigned team members as needed for mobilization, demobilization and project schedule changes.* Maintain assigned equipment in a serviceable condition and report equipment defects or deficiencies.* Perform work in accordance with company quality, health, safety and environmental procedures and applicable client requirements.* Perform other duties reasonably associated with the position as assigned.## ### **Essential Office-Based Duties and Responsibilities*** Work with Project Managers to plan projects, personnel, equipment, logistics and deliverables.* Review project scopes of work, task plans, procedures, survey offsets and technical requirements; resolve discrepancies before offshore execution.* Complete required company, technical and safety training.* Prepare, configure and test equipment prior to mobilization to the field.* Test and inspect equipment following return from field operations.* Calibrate, test and evaluate equipment condition and serviceability.* Support remote survey operations, including shift work when required.* Support the design, development, testing and documentation of subsea tooling in accordance with approved client and project requirements.* Support the engineering and development of new products, systems and capabilities, including mechanical design, prototyping, integration and testing.* Lead the processing, review and quality control of survey data collected by field personnel and coordinate confirmation of final values with the onshore quality control team.* Assist with the development and improvement of survey procedures, equipment configurations and operational methods.* Maintain technical documentation and equipment records as required. ### **Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Responsibilities**The Offshore Party Chief is responsible for:* Complying with company and client health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.* Performing assigned work in accordance with approved procedures, task plans and risk assessments.* Leading assigned offshore personnel in following approved procedures, task plans, risk assessments and client requirements.* Identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, equipment deficiencies and operational risks.* Exercising stop-work authority when an unsafe condition is identified in accordance with company procedures.* Protecting company and client equipment and property.* Reporting incidents, near misses and equipment damage in accordance with company procedures.* Maintaining the quality and integrity of survey data and project deliverables.## **What You Will Bring*** 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 a Party Chief or equivalent offshore survey team lead.* Technical and analytical ability appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.* Ability to understand, configure and work with electronic instrumentation, computer systems and technical software.* Ability to analyze technical problems and perform systematic troubleshooting.* Ability to interpret technical data and exercise independent technical judgment within assigned responsibilities.* Effective written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and reports.* Proficiency in preparing and reviewing 2D CAD drawings and survey deliverables.* Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.* Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work offshore for extended periods.* Ability to obtain and maintain the medical, safety and training certifications required for assigned offshore work.### **Preferred Qualifications*** Experience serving as Party Chief for subsea metrology operations, including LBL acoustic, inertial and contactless metrology.* Experience with survey operations or survey instrumentation.* Experience with inertial navigation systems.* Experience with imaging, photogrammetry or machine-vision systems.* Experience with acoustic and/or GNSS positioning systems.* Experience with survey data acquisition and processing software.* Experience with ROV or other subsea operations.## **Other Job Information**### **Work Environment and Travel**The position involves a combination of office, remote, workshop, vessel and offshore work environments.Project assignments may require worldwide travel, including travel at relatively short notice. Offshore assignments may involve extended periods away from home and work schedules of up to 12 hours per day, including day or night shifts, depending on project requirements.The employee may work aboard moving vessels, offshore installations and other industrial facilities and may be exposed to noise, vibration, moving equipment, confined or restricted work areas, adverse weather and marine conditions.## ### **Physical and Operational Requirements**The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:* Working safely and effectively in offshore and marine environments.* Performing assigned duties aboard moving marine vessels for extended periods.* Boarding and working aboard vessels and offshore facilities.* Climbing stairs and ladders and moving safely through industrial and marine work areas.* Standing or working for extended periods during field operations.* Handling and assisting with the installation and recovery of survey equipment in accordance with applicable company lifting and safety procedures.* Using computers, electronic instrumentation and hand tools associated with survey equipment.* Working scheduled day or night shifts, including shifts of up to 12 hours during offshore or remote operations.* Meeting applicable medical, safety and training requirements for assigned offshore work.## ### **Certifications and Travel Requirements**Depending on project location and assignment, the employee may be required to obtain and maintain:* Applicable offshore medical fitness certification, including OEUK certification where required.* BOSIET/FUET or equivalent offshore survival and safety training.* Client-, operator- or country-specific safety certifications.* Valid passport and required visas or work authorizations.* Other certifications required for specific vessels, offshore facilities or project locations. **Our Offer:** Rosenxt offers an exceptional working environment, salary commensurate with experience and incredible benefits package.Benefits include:* Development and career growth within a global, innovative group of companies* 401(k) with up to 5% company match, immediately vested* Comprehensive health coverage* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts* Company-paid life insurance plus additional voluntary insurance options* Immediate time off eligibility, including Vacation, PTO/Sick Time, and Holidays* Offshore pay and Offshore time-off benefits* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family support* Professional development and ongoing training* Employee referral program* Tuition reimbursement to support continued education