Senior Offshore Surveyor (Construction Support) - Americas

Sulmara; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Varied offshore projects

Job summary

Sulmara is seeking a Senior Offshore Surveyor to lead online survey operations on diverse offshore projects. You will work with GNSS/GPS, MBES, SBP, SSS, MAG, SCS, USBL systems and a project team to deliver accurate positioning and high-quality survey data.

You will collaborate with the Party Chief, Project Manager and client representatives, ensuring data integrity and safety on site. The role includes international travel and a 135-day offshore contract, with a focus on developing technical

Qualifications

• Experience delivering accurate positioning and survey data on offshore campaigns.
• Ability to operate and monitor online survey systems across vessels and projects.
• Proficient in online QC and data processing to check data quality and identify issues.
• Committed to safety and able to lead toolbox talks and JSAs as needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork to coordinate with offshore crew, client reps and management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of online survey operations, ensuring positioning and sensors perform as required.
• Acquire, log and manage accurate positioning and survey data.
• Carry out online QC and process data to verify quality and identify issues.
• Monitor survey sensors and positioning systems; support calibrations and data quality impact.
• Work with GNSS/GPS, MBES, SBP, SSS, MAG, SCS, USBL and scanning sonar; interpret datums and projections.

Skills

Offshore survey experience

Online survey operations

Data QC and processing

Safety-focused

Teamwork & communication

Education

College-level qualification in survey discipline

Tools

GNSS/GPS

MBES

SBP

SSS

MAG

SCS

USBL

Survey software

Job description

Take your offshore survey career to the next level.

If you're an experienced Offshore Surveyor looking for the opportunity to work on varied offshore projects, operate a broad range of survey technology and take the next step in your career, this could be the role for you.

As a Senior Offshore Surveyor, you'll be a key part of the offshore survey team, responsible for delivering accurate positioning and high quality survey data while working closely with the Party Chief, Project Manager, vessel crew and client.

You'll have the opportunity to work across different projects and systems, build on your technical expertise and play an important role in delivering successful offshore survey campaigns.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll take ownership of the online survey operations, making sure positioning, sensors and data are performing as they should throughout the project. You'll work based on 135 days guaranteed offshore contract.

You'll be responsible for:

• Operating and monitoring a range of online survey systems.
• Acquiring, logging and managing accurate positioning and survey data.
• Carrying out online QC and processing data to check quality and identify issues.
• Monitoring the performance of survey sensors and positioning systems.
• Supporting system calibrations and understanding how calibration affects data quality.
• Working with GNSS/GPS, MBES, SBP, SSS, MAG, SCS, USBL and scanning sonar.
• Interpreting tides, water-column information, datums and projections.
• Supporting the Party Chief with survey operations and project-specific tasks.
• Communicating effectively with the offshore team, project management and client representatives.
• Taking an active role in maintaining a safe working environment through JSAs, Toolbox Talks and company safety procedures.
• Looking after and operating survey equipment safely and professionally.

What You'll Bring

You'll have solid offshore survey background and is confident taking responsibility for online survey operations.

You'll need:

• Previous offshore survey experience, ideally in an Online Surveyor or Senior Online Surveyor position.
• A good working knowledge of online survey systems and positioning technology.
• Practical experience with a range of systems such as GNSS/GPS, MBES, SBP, SSS, MAG, SCS and USBL.
• The ability to monitor survey data and confidently carry out online QC and data processing.
• An understanding of system calibrations and their impact on data quality.
• Knowledge of datums, projections, tides and water-column parameters.
• Good understanding of computer networking and survey software.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work confidently with survey data and online logging systems.
• Good communication skills and a genuine ability to work as part of an offshore team.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality and problem-solving.
• A college level qualification in relevant survey discipline, or equivalent technical, military or industry experience and qualifications.
• The relevant offshore certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
• A valid passport and the ability to obtain visas for international travel where required.

Why This Role?

You'll be joining a team where your technical skills and offshore experience are valued, with the chance to work on challenging and varied survey projects.

You'll get exposure to a wide range of survey equipment and technologies, work alongside experienced offshore professionals and have the opportunity to continue developing your technical and operational skills.

The role also offers the variety that comes with offshore work - including international travel and working across different vessels, environments and project requirements.

If you're technically strong, enjoy working offshore and want a role where you can take real ownership of survey operations and data quality, we'd like to hear from you and become a critical part of a team delivering high-quality offshore survey projects worldwide.

We don't believe in 'one size fits all' hiring. If you need any adjustment (at any stage of the recruitment) to make the process work for you, we are here for it. Big, small, or somewhere in between, just let us know - [e-mail]. No red tape, or awkwardness - just a commitment to making this work for everyone because we believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity to thrive during our hiring process.