Position: Project Surveyor
Qualification: Hydrographic Surveyor Qualification – Cat A or Cat B or equivalent.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
About XOCEAN
XOCEAN is an ocean data company – we collect data for clients ranging from mapping the seabed to monitoring the environment. However, we do this differently, instead of using conventional crewed survey ships, we have developed a marine robotic system known as an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV).
Overview
Responsible for project survey data collection. Collecting the data to a high quality, efficiently.
Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will include:
• Survey Planning – technical lead within the project team responsible for planning optimum strategy for data capture while meeting the client’s scope of work.
• Survey System Setup – hardware (GNSS, INS, MBES) and software (QINSY/NAVAQ) configuration prior to vessel mobilisation on a project.
• Quality Control – monitoring of the data being captured using online survey tools.
• Line management for team of on-line surveyors
• Lead on area of continuous improvement for survey
• Online surveying on projects
• Assessment of survey results and adjustment of survey plan as required.
• Data processing and quality control of survey data, in order to create final deliverables to a high standard.
• Report writing and customer interaction.

On occasion this role may involve:

• Managing and maintaining Quality, Environment and Health and Safety standards including update, implementation and management of all ISO processes as appropriate to the role.
• Implementing, maintaining, managing and updating all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.

Requirements: Essential Skills / Attributes and Experience

• Hydrographic Surveyor Qualification – Cat A or Cat B.
• 10 years MBES Survey Experience (hydrographic survey and assets inspections).
• Strong computer literacy (Configuration of sensor equipment required).
• Enthusiastic, positive, and proactive nature with a keen attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in data acquisition, processing, interpretation and reporting of bathymetric data (using Norbit MBES and POS-MV).
• Experience of marine survey data acquisition and processing software (e.g. QPS softwares, Beamwor X softwares, etc)
• Relevant marine qualifications such as Yachtmaster, Coastal Skipper, ICC (or equivalent).
• People management experience.

Apply

• Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria. Desirable criteria may be used for further shortlisting.
• We thank all candidates for their interest, however due to very high volumes, only those who are selected for further consideration, will be contacted directly.
• To be eligible for this position you must have a valid working visa/permit to work in Australia.
• Please apply online and follow the instructions, or submit your CV to careers@xocean.com.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplementary Pay:

• Annual bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melbourne, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Hydrographic Surveyor Qualification – Cat A or Cat B?
• Do you have 10 years MBES Survey Experience (hydrographic survey and assets inspections)?

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person