Surveyor

Oceaneering International; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering International offers opportunities for a Surveyor II in an offshore survey environment, focusing on field activities, safety procedures, and client-driven tasks. You will support crew chiefs and project managers while upholding strict safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and hands-on operation of survey equipment in challenging offshore conditions. Offshore work requires strong safety awareness and continuous training.

Qualifications

• Two year technical degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with GPS, navigation software, and scanning sonar.
• Ability to work offshore in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist fellow employees in performing work per crew chief instructions.
• Conduct and document safety analyses (JSA) and safety briefings.
• Train fellow field personnel and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Manage and carry out specific job tasks as requested by client or project manager.
• Report unsafe conditions and maintain equipment care and integrity.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Planning & organizing

Developing others

Communication

Customer service

Work under pressure

Adaptability

Field calculations

Self-navigation

Education

Two year technical degree or higher

Tools

GPS

Navigation software

Scanning sonar

Survey equipment software

Job description

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

About the Team

As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world – from development through to decommissioning. With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty™ E-ROV and Freedom™ AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance.

Job Description

The position of Surveyor II of Service Excellence Survey Services exists for the purpose of carrying out required tasks in the field for survey projects, as requested by the crew chief, project specific manager, and / or field client representatives for the survey project’s field activities.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

Assist fellow employees in performing their work in accordance with safe work procedures

Conduct and document daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/ Safety pre-tower meetings

Train and adhere to OII, DOTD or client company’s specific requirements

Managing and carrying out specific job tasks as requested by client or project manager

Comply with company safety rules and training, conduct operations safely and report any unsafe condition or practices immediately to his/her supervisor

Responsible for the care and safety of company equipment

Training of fellow field personnel

NON-ESSENTIAL

All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports.

Reporting Relationship

Sr Party Chief/Party Chief – Service Excellence

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Team Leadership/ Decision Making/ Planning and Organizing/ Developing Others:

Expresses pride in the group and encourages people to feel good about their accomplishments

Shares knowledge and resources and encourages the same of others

Ability to make objective decisions timely and effectively

Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority

Ability to establish and maintain project priorities

Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others

Ability to conduct training for an appropriate audience

Health and Safety/ Technology/ Stress Management/ Flexibility:

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in safety inspections and accident prevention

Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of safety and health as it relates to employees and the public

Skill to work effectively under pressure

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments as well as adverse conditions such as weather, equipment problems and job conditions

Have a good sense of direction (able to self-navigate)

Be able to perform basic field calculations

Ability to use various information technology systems required for successful job performance

Client Focus/ Communication/ Ethics and Integrity:

Ability to determine and meet customer needs

Ability to promote and be accountable for quality customer service

Respond to clients in a positive and truthful manner

Solves customer problems quickly and effectively

Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility

Maintain inter-office and project confidentiality

Respond politely to members of the community

Working as a team member/ getting along with co-workers

Responding in a positive manner to supervision

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFSHOREwhich is characterized as follows.

Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.

Requires working on or near moving and vibrating equipment.

Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85db and the light is intense/glare.

Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.

Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes and gases.

Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be proficient with a variety of the field concepts, practices, procedures and equipment operations such as GPS, Navigation Software and scanning sonar

Must have valid driver’s license and suitable driving record that is able to meet company driver requirements

Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

Must have knowledge of basic computer skills, major survey equipment manufacturer’s software and equipment

DESIRED

Two (2) year technical degree or higher in field of study