Hydrographic Technician II (Can Reside Anywhere in US

Hydrographic Technician I

The Hydrographic Technician I will assist with operating AUV and Geophysical and Geotechnical equipment in a safe and efficient manner, and maintaining and repairing all electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and sub-systems associated with same including component repair, replacement, and troubleshooting.

Offshore position located in the Gulf of Mexico and other remote global locations. Ability to travel domestically and overseas as assigned.

• Learning to operate equipment to include cameras (video and still), acoustic positioning systems, sonars, manipulators (robotic arms), LARS (Launch and Recovery Systems), hydraulic power units, complex subsea tooling, surface, and subsea workover systems.
• Learning to perform maintenance/repairs on equipment: maintain/ repair electronics, maintain/ repair hydraulics, maintain/repair mechanics, use test equipment, calibrate, and align equipment, and perform general housekeeping and corrosion control.
• Learning to operate and interface sub-sea navigational equipment including but not limited to magnetic compass, gyro, transducer, sonar, altimeter, and associated survey equipment.
• Develop knowledge of Hydrographic Surveyor data collection and analysis process.
• Assist with the Hydrographic Surveyor daily tasks when needed.
• Assist in the maintains parts and supplies inventory associated with all electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies and subassemblies.
• Assisting with and maintaining reports
• Understanding of AUV technical operations
• All other duties assigned

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 0 - 1 years' experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a Survey Professional
• Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Must have or be able to obtain a COVID Vaccination
• Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.
• Must be proficient with mechanical and electrical equipment

DESIRED

• Two (2) year Technical Degree or higher in field of study preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent desired
• Current security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance

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

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels 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.

Benefits Statement

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Job Identification 11257
• Job Category Operations
• Job Schedule Full time
• Workplace Offshore