Hydrographic Surveyor

The role involves measuring and mapping the world's underwater surfaces and studying the morphology (construction) of the seabed. The information is used in:

• Supervise and coordinate survey personal
• Responsible for survey project deliverables
• Provide survey support for all acquisition and positioning systems
• Oversee Mob and demob of CLIENT survey projects and Client Mob and demob when vessels hired.
• Develop scopes of work and survey procedures and monitor them
• Participate in survey staff recruitment, appraisal, performance, schedules and provide recommendations
• QC of survey project reports, Geophysical data collection and Geophysical data processing
• QC Vessel Positioning for sampling
• QC Subsea Acoustic positioning and mined data
• Review and certify all completed surveys
• Ensure all survey systems and equipment is up to date and functioning correctly (hardware, software, dongles and licences)
• Inventory control of survey equipment, service dates and calibrations
• Stay up to date on new and relevant technologies and advise on improvements to survey systems (Eg: side scan sonar)
• Manage "Geo explorations and survey" interests in the CLIENT fleet
• Perform quarterly audits on state of repair of Survey equipment and report to Mineral Resource Manager providing updates, recommendations and implementations.
• Sign off on Surveying, mapping and mine plans in accordance with Chapter 17 of the Mine health and safety act 1996 as registered and nominated competent person (If deemed a necessary requirement

• Hydrographic surveyors are expected to work in a wide range of differing situations and applications, from inland waters and rivers, to ports and oceans. The work may be onshore or offshore, depending on the specialist area.

  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • The associated Degree and relevant qualifications for the position
  • Minimum 5 Years’ Experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD NEED TO BE COMPLIED WITH
Detailed and Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Proof of relevant Certificates of Competency (COC)
National Passport
National Seaman Book
Police Clearance Certificate
Willing to undergo Polygraph & Truth Verification Test