Offshore Party Chief

Rosenxt Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Offshore Party Chief leads offshore survey and subsea metrology operations, from mobilization and equipment readiness through data acquisition, quality control, processing, and delivery of survey results. The role directs assigned survey personnel and serves as the primary field contact for the client and onshore project team. Field work may use inertial navigation, imaging, photogrammetry, machine vision, acoustic positioning, GNSS, and other positioning and measurement systems. The Party Chief prepares and oversees the approved task plan, confirms survey offsets and measurements, supervises data acquisition and processing, and produces accurate deliverables in line with the client’s scope of work, project requirements, and company procedures. Preparing Daily Site Reports and obtaining client acceptance are required. The position also coordinates with the onshore quality control team and exercises technical judgment while leading offshore activities. The role combines offshore fieldwork with office, remote, and workshop duties. Office responsibilities include project planning with Project Managers; reviewing scopes, plans, procedures, offsets, and technical requirements; preparing and testing equipment; supporting remote operations and subsea-tooling and product development; processing and quality-controlling field data; and improving procedures and operational methods. The position requires domestic and international travel, potentially at short notice, and offshore assignments may involve extended time away from home and shifts of up to 12 hours, by day or night. Work may take place aboard moving vessels, offshore installations, and industrial facilities, with exposure to noise, vibration, moving equipment, restricted work areas, and adverse marine and weather conditions. The employee must be able to perform the stated physical and operational duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet applicable medical, safety, and training requirements for assigned offshore work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, surveying, geomatics, geophysics, ocean science, computer science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant offshore survey experience.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Party Chief or equivalent offshore survey team lead.
Technical and analytical ability appropriate to the position’s responsibilities.
Ability to understand, configure, and work with electronic instrumentation, computer systems, and technical software.
Ability to analyze technical problems and perform systematic troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret technical data and exercise independent technical judgment within assigned responsibilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and reports.
Proficiency in preparing and reviewing 2D CAD drawings and survey deliverables.
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work offshore for extended periods.
Ability to obtain and maintain medical, safety, and training certifications required for assigned offshore work.
Ability to work safely and effectively offshore, aboard moving vessels, and at marine and industrial facilities; board vessels and offshore facilities; climb stairs and ladders; move safely through work areas; stand or work for extended periods; handle and assist with installation and recovery of survey equipment under applicable lifting and safety procedures; and use computers, electronic instrumentation, and hand tools.
Ability to work scheduled day or night shifts, including shifts of up to 12 hours during offshore or remote operations.
Meet applicable medical, safety, and training requirements for assigned offshore work; certifications may include OEUK medical fitness certification, BOSIET/FUET or equivalent offshore survival and safety training, and client-, operator-, country-, vessel-, or facility-specific credentials. Valid passport and required visas or work authorizations may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as Party Chief for subsea metrology operations, including LBL acoustic, inertial, and contactless metrology.
Experience with survey operations or survey instrumentation.
Experience with inertial navigation systems.
Experience with imaging, photogrammetry, or machine-vision systems.
Experience with acoustic and/or GNSS positioning systems.
Experience with survey data acquisition and processing software.
Experience with ROV or other subsea operations.

Responsibilities

Mobilize, configure, test, and operate survey, positioning, and measurement equipment.
Lead offshore survey and positioning activities according to project procedures, approved task plans, and technical requirements.
Operate and integrate inertial navigation, photogrammetry, acoustic positioning, GNSS, imaging, and other survey and measurement systems.
Monitor system performance, measurement integrity, and data quality during survey operations.
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment, communications, software, integration, and data-quality issues.
Lead survey calculations and the processing, review, and quality control of collected data; coordinate confirmation of final values with the onshore quality control team before delivery.
Evaluate survey results and identify data or system performance that may not meet project requirements.
Maintain accurate field and equipment records and project documentation.
Lead preparation and review of survey reports, 2D CAD drawings, data summaries, and other required deliverables.
Keep the client, Project Manager, and onshore team informed of project status, results, delays, changes, and issues requiring action.
Coordinate survey activities with vessel crews, ROV personnel, client representatives, and other contractors.
Review task plans with the offshore team, confirm equipment and measurement offsets, and obtain client approval before applicable work begins.
Assign duties, supervise and support offshore survey personnel, and ensure field records and shift handovers are complete.
Take responsibility for assigned personnel’s mobilization and demobilization logistics, including travel coordination and readiness; book or modify flights as needed.
Maintain assigned equipment in serviceable condition and report defects or deficiencies.
Perform work in accordance with company quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures and applicable client requirements; identify and report unsafe conditions and risks, exercise stop-work authority when appropriate, protect equipment and property, and report incidents, near misses, and damage.
Work with Project Managers to plan projects, personnel, equipment, logistics, and deliverables.
Review project scopes, task plans, procedures, survey offsets, and technical requirements and resolve discrepancies before offshore execution.
Complete required company, technical, and safety training.
Prepare, configure, and test equipment before field mobilization; inspect, calibrate, test, and evaluate equipment after field operations.
Support remote survey operations, including shift work when required.
Support the design, development, testing, and documentation of subsea tooling and new products, systems, and capabilities, including mechanical design, prototyping, integration, and testing.
Assist with developing and improving survey procedures, equipment configurations, and operational methods.
Maintain technical documentation and equipment records.
Perform other duties reasonably associated with the position as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 5% company match, immediately vested.
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options.
Immediate time-off eligibility, including vacation, PTO/sick time, and holidays.
Offshore pay and offshore time-off benefits.
Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support.
Professional development and ongoing training.
Employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Development and career growth within a global, innovative group of companies.