Senior Surveyor

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Curiosity and drive to change quickly is in our DNA. A legacy from our founders, the culture of innovation has made DOF one of the most exciting places to work. An important part of the DOF culture is to learn from experienced and skilled people we recruit. If you feel you can contribute and make us better, we promise we are always open to ideas and innovation.

In DOF you can make a difference in an environment ready to solve problems and implement good ideas quickly.

We are looking for another member to join our Survey and Positioning Team in Houston, Texas. Our work environment consists of highly educated, skilled, positive, innovative, and enthusiastic employees.

The Senior Surveyor function is to implement and manage survey project assignments, adherence to survey standards throughout offshore operations and day‑to‑day supervision, guidance and support to the Junior Surveyors. The Senior Surveyor is responsible for the set‑up and testing of the online navigation suite, undertaking calibrations of associated survey sensors and performing a 12‑hour online shift whilst offshore. The position requires personnel to maintain high quality survey records, take part in hazard identifications, risk assessments and be part of the overall team.

It includes writing field memos and reports for the client.

• Responsible for the set‑up and testing of the online navigation and data logging systems
• Responsible for the calibration of survey sensors
• Responsible for the daily operation of on‑line systems
• Responsible for the quality control of positioning systems/sensors and logged data
• Responsible for maintaining survey quality records (including daily logbook)
• Responsible for instruction and performance monitoring of junior surveyors
• Performance of work role in accordance with company and project policies & procedures
• Ensure that data gathered is in accordance within contractual and company specification
• Reporting of operational activities and logged data that does not meet acceptance criteria
• Take part in hazard identification and risk assessment as required by Party Chief/Project Manager
• Emergency situation reporting to assigned work supervisor

• 3 years’ experience in surveying in the offshore environment
• Bachelor’s degree level in Geomatics (or similar) or equivalent knowledge in offshore surveying
• Appropriate offshore medical and offshore survival course

• Exposure or working knowledge in Offshore Survey and deep‑water positioning systems with specialization in USBL, LBL array installation, calibration and positioning
• Exposure or working knowledge in jumper metrology measurements
• Exposure or working knowledge in networking and interfacing

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening and also the ability to pass an offshore OGUK physical. DOF Subsea highly recommends that successful candidates have full vaccination against COVID‑19. DOF Subsea maintains the right to request a background screening as a part of the recruitment process.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DOF is an equal opportunity employer and a values‑driven organization that embraces diversity with "Respect" as one of our five DOF values. The successful candidate will thrive in a corporate office of a global company among colleagues and stakeholders from different countries and cultures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supporting environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect.