Senior Surveyor

DOF•Halifax, NS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

DOF is a world-class offshore construction support, survey, and IRM contractor, providing integrated offshore services to global energy producers. DOF Canada is seeking a detailed-oriented and client-focused Senior Surveyor to join their expanding survey team in Paradise, NL. This role supports ongoing long-term multi-year international and local projects. A key aspect of this position is the ability to collaborate effectively with both offshore and onshore personnel. The Senior Surveyor will report directly to the Project Manager. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment for learning and career growth within DOF Canada.

Requirements

Post Secondary Education in Hydrographic Survey or Geomatics degree or similar education (Experience can compensate for lack of formal competency.)
At least 5 years of experience as a Surveyor
Key experience in acting Senior Surveyor or Senior Surveyor duties
Proficiency in Microsoft Packages - Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Document Control Systems
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent communicator, reader, and writer
Leadership Communication
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process

Responsibilities

Supervising checking and testing of survey equipment and software prior to project
Coordinating the mobilisation of survey equipment and software on vessels
Must have a full understanding of the flow of data from the calibration at the project mobilization, through the logging and quality control of all data
Development of project procedures and assist in project preparation
Assist with management of day-to-day field operations
Responsible for the fulfilment of the contractual requirements regarding recording, quality, and accuracy of field data
Responsible for performing the fieldwork as economically as possible, taking into account the requirements of both the Client and DOF Subsea
Ensure that all survey equipment in use has been calibrated and that the relevant calibration procedures are complied with
Checking that the correct calibration values are in use and that any relevant documentation is kept up to date
Ensure that the collection of data is in accordance with ‘good survey practice’ and approved procedures and instructions
Ensure that the quality of data is consistent and of a proper standard
Monitor real-time displays, and examine calibration and data plots and charts/maps
Management of project work scope and adhering to the contractual aspects of the project offshore
Provide guidance and supervise the Offshore survey team
Ensure all personnel meet the company requirements for operational capability, competence, health, and safety
Communicate, on a daily basis, with the Party Chief
Liaising with client representatives and senior vessel/ROV crew
Accountable for delegation of responsibility in accordance with company procedures, when appropriate
Must complete daily/end of project reporting
Responsible for Offshore QHSE
Implement and maintain survey standards throughout offshore operations
A full appreciation of the survey deliverables is required so that on completion of a project, all data will be backed up and submitted to the Project Manager/Onshore team in the agreed DOF Subsea formats
Liaise with the Party Chief to ensure a complete understanding of the commercial impact of all decisions made offshore