Survey Party Chief

DOFHalifax, NS
Onsite

About The Position

DOF is a world-class offshore construction support, survey and IRM contractor. DOF Subsea is a leading provider of subsea services, offering integrated offshore services from a single company globally, including Subsea services (Remote Operated Vehicles and Survey), Marine services with a fleet of offshore construction vessels, and renewable services. DOF Canada is seeking a detailed-oriented and client-focused individual for the position of Survey Party Chief. A key to success for this position is the ability to collaborate with offshore and onshore personnel. The Party Chief will report to the Project Manager. This role supports ongoing long-term multi-year international and local projects, with an expected 4 to 6 week rotation. DOF Canada offers a dynamic environment to learn and grow your career.

Requirements

  • Post Secondary Education in Hydrographic Survey or Geomatics degree or similar education
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Senior Surveyor
  • Key experience in acting Party Chief or Party Chief duties
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Packages - Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Document Control Systems
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Excellent communicator, reader, and writer
  • Incident Investigation & Reporting
  • 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 and managing the mobilisation of survey equipment and software on vessel
  • 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
  • Management of project work scope and adhering to the contractual aspects of the project offshore
  • Manage, provide guidance and supervise the Offshore survey team
  • Ensure the work is performed with adequate equipment and personnel
  • Ensure all personnel meet the company requirements for operational capability, competence, health, and safety
  • Communicate, on a daily basis, with the Project Manager
  • Liaising with client representatives and senior vessel/ROV crew
  • Manage subcontractor’s field team
  • Responsible for carrying out offshore appraisals and encouraging / ensuring team development
  • 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 Project Manager to ensure a complete understanding of the commercial impact of all decisions made offshore
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