Hydrographic Surveyor

Saildrone - Hybrid in St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Hybrid in St. Petersburg, FL

Telecommunications

About the position

Saildrone is seeking a Hydrographic Surveyor responsible for supporting the collection of deep water bathymetric data utilizing an uncrewed survey vehicle. In this role, you will participate in the collection, monitoring, analysis and interpretation of marine survey data. The Hydrographer will perform duties to include data QA/QC, equipment setup/calibration, data acquisition, data processing, equipment maintenance, and production of final deliverables/reports. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Participate in the bathymetric survey project from assignment to completion, assist the Lead Surveyor with project reporting tasks as needed, stand watches monitoring a range of sonars/sensors on a fleet of Saildrones operating internationally, plan routes and communicate with drone pilots and mission Lead Surveyor to meet survey objectives and standards, communicate with applicable Saildrone personnel regarding the status of the survey to update survey plans, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and ensure survey schedules are maintained, ensure all established field procedures are followed and that they uphold Saildrone's standards of data collection, ensure compliance with company standards, industry standards, and local regulations, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of the company's processes and procedures, and keeping up to date on latest IHO and national data standards and survey procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the bathymetric survey project from assignment to completion
• Assist the Lead Surveyor with project reporting tasks as needed
• Stand watches monitoring a range of sonars/sensors on a fleet of Saildrones operating internationally
• Plan routes and communicate with drone pilots and mission Lead Surveyor to meet survey objectives and standards
• Communicate with applicable Saildrone personnel regarding the status of the survey to update survey plans, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and ensure survey schedules are maintained
• Ensure all established field procedures are followed and that they uphold Saildrone's standards of data collection
• Ensure compliance with company standards, industry standards, and local regulations
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the company's processes and procedures
• Keep up to date on latest IHO and national data standards and survey procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Hydrography, Oceanography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing or related discipline
• 3 or more years experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a survey professional
• Familiarity with multibeam systems such as Kongsberg, Norbit, Teledyne and acquisition software such as Seafloor Information Systems (SIS) and Norbit DCT
• Ability to work irregular hours, rotating weekends, and shift work
• Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to communications, processes, and projects
• Interest and passion for new technology applications for ocean mapping

Nice-to-haves

• Category A/B Hydrographer Certification
• NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer
• 3 or more years of experience processing bathymetric/hydrographic data with Qimera or CARIS
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience using uncrewed surface vehicles or other autonomous systems for survey operations

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
• Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan