Remote Sensing Technician

MORRIS P HEBERT INC•Hollywood, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Remote Sensing Technician (RST) primarily focuses on field data collection of remote sensing data. This role involves working with various technologies such as hydrography, UAS aerial surveying (drone), and other remote sensing equipment and projects. The RST will work as part of a team, assisting with survey planning, field data collection, and data processing for aerial, land, and hydrographic surveying. The position also involves remote aircraft operations, including planning, airspace clearance, flight operations, and collection of LiDAR, photogrammetry, and video data. The technician will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting surveying system hardware, computers, and software, as well as preparing field service reports and maintaining equipment logs. The role requires collecting hydrographic data using specialized software and working aboard various types of boats. The candidate is expected to develop skills and advance in growing technologies, and will also perform shop tasks such as repair, cleaning, and preparation of equipment.

Requirements

2-5 years’ experience in related field and/or military experience.
Proficiency with HYPACK, Chesapeake, EdgeTech and/or other related surveying software packages.
Knowledge and experience with geodesy, hydrography, GIS, photogrammetry, charting, cartography, tidal datums, and survey control.
Equipment experience should include some familiarity with single-beam and multi-beam echo sounders, side scan sonar, GPS-navigation systems, robotic total stations and remote aircraft.
Experience and/or strong interest of working in a marine environment (navigating small boats, etc.).
Experience with radio-controlled UAS (drones).
Experience processing and interpreting field datasets at least to the QA/QC stage.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, conduct fieldwork in variety of weather conditions and terrain.
Good verbal and written communications skills with the ability to produce accurate reports.
Background screening which may include, but is not limited to: employment verification, driving record check, criminal background.
Flexibility to frequent regional travel, sometimes required to remain on prolonged projects out of state.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, computer-based, or related field.
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification.
ACSM Hydrographer certification.
Intern or License in Land Surveying or Professional Engineering.

Responsibilities

Works alongside a team performing aerial, land, and hydrographic surveying with remote sensing technologies.
Assists with hydrographic and marine survey planning, field data collection, and data processing.
Assists with remote aircraft operations with planning and clearance to airspace to flight operations and collection of LiDAR, photogrammetry, video.
Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots surveying system hardware, computers, and software.
Prepare field service reports, maintain equipment logs, prepare written communication for clients and other team members.
Collects hydrographic data using HYPACK and other software.
Works aboard various boats from skiffs, airboats, 18-30’ work boats.
Develops and follows plans, specifications, procedures and promotes safe work practices.
Perform shop tasks including the repair, cleaning, and preparation of remote sensing equipment.
Setup, maintain, and collect remote sensing data collection systems to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
Direct and manage field survey activities and operations.
Analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results and/or at least to the QA/QC stage.
Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.
Record data log keeping (of survey research, operations, weather, etc.) for scientific or technical use.
Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.
Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.