Online Hydrographic Surveyor

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is seeking an Online Hydrographic Surveyor to conduct surveys of underwater environments using advanced software and technology. You will collect, analyze and interpret data to support safe navigation and marine construction across offshore and nearshore projects.

The role requires travel and a four weeks on / four weeks off schedule, with responsibilities spanning data quality control, calibration, data processing and coordination with vessel crews.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in operating online and offline software (EIVA, Qimera, QINSY among others).
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of major survey software packages.
• Must have or be able to obtain all industry required certificates to work globally.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Proficient with GPS, Navigation Software, USBL and scanning sonar.
• Demonstrate an understanding of system calibrations and the effect of calibration on data quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of raw data as soon as it becomes available and notify Online Surveyor if not suitable for processing.
• Calibrate, operate, maintain and troubleshoot surveying equipment including multi-beam echo sounders, MRU, GNSS receivers and Gyros.
• Follow QA/QC standards, review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures, and suggest improvements as necessary.
• Perform data processing to assess quality of logged data and prepare data for Survey Party Chief and Offline Surveyor.
• Identify errors, anomalies, and data quality issues during data collection.
• Ensure navigation displays at remote stations on vessels; keep field graphics up to date.
• Interface surface and subsurface sensors into online software packages.
• Communicate during operations to direct vessel crew and other disciplines over clear comms or radio.
• Update supervisor on project progress, maintain survey logs, and write field operation reports.
• Perform basic operation on survey system components including routine status checks.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Survey software experience

GNSS & GPS knowledge

Data quality control

Communication skills

Education

BSEE / BSCE with 1 year experience

Military GIS/electronics background

Engineering or IT related subject

Tools

EIVA

Qimera

QINSY

GPS software

Job description

As an Online Hydrographic Surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting detailed surveys of underwater environments using advanced technology and software. Your primary goal is to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to the physical features of bodies of water to support safe navigation, marine construction, and environmental protection. This position requires travel and will work a schedule of four weeks on followed by four weeks off.

About the Company

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States.In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry.The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects.The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions.In its over 136-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project.Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels.Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations.The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture.The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of raw data as soon as it becomes available and notify Online Surveyor if not suitable for processing
• Calibrate, operate, maintain and troubleshoot company surveying and including mulit-beam echo sounders, Motion Reference Units, GNSS receivers and Gyros
• Accept responsibility for assigned tasks and follow all QA/QC standards, review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures, and suggest improvements as necessary
• Perform a basic level of data processing primarily to assess quality of logged data, allowing simple presentation to Survey Party Chief and sending the quality checked data files to the Offline Surveyor for further processing and charting
• Identify errors, anomalies, and data quality issues during data collection
• Ensure that a suitable navigation display is available at all remote stations across the vessel and that field graphics and other situational information is maintained up to date and accurate
• Interface surface and subsurface sensors into online software packages
• Communicate effectively during operations to direct vessel crew and other disciplines over clear comms or radio
• Update supervisor with project progress, maintain survey logs, update records, and write field operation report
• Perform basic operation on survey system components including regular system status checks
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Proficiency in operating online and offline software (EIVA, Qimera, QINSY among others)
• Must have basic knowledge of computer skills, major survey equipment manufacturer’s online software packages and equipment.
• Must have or be able to obtain all industry required certificates to work globally
• Military (4 years preferably GIS but also electronics and communications), BSEE (One Year experience), BSCE (One year experience)
• Qualification in an appropriate engineering or IT related subject or appropriate technical/military experience and qualifications.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be proficient with a variety of concepts, practices, procedures and equipment operations such as GPS, Navigation Software, USBL and scanning sonar.
• Demonstrate an understanding of system calibrations and the effect of calibration on data quality.
• Manage data, including online logging and records.
• Familiarity with offshore and onshore surveying techniques.
• Experience with data processing and interpretation software
• Experience performing hydrographic measurements.
• Experience installing modern survey systems, including the calibration of these systems.
• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vison, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.