Online Hydrographic Surveyor: Vessel Data Specialist

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

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.