Senior Offshore Survey Engineer

As a Senior Survey Engineer with Rovco you will be responsible for the mobilisation, operation, maintenance and demobilisation of geophysical and hydrographic survey equipment onboard our nearshore and offshore survey vessels, either working independently or as part of a team.

As part of this role you’ll be responsible for acquiring data and ensuring equipment is recording the quality of data we expect. Our scopes are varied but we are predominantly engaged in renewable operations. As part of our business we’ll undertake a variety of geophysical, UXO, and ROV survey and inspection projects. Working with market leading technologies from external suppliers along with our internal Vaarst team this is not an opportunity to be missed.

As part of this role there will opportunities to work with our fleet of ROV and USV’s.
You are an integral part of the Rovco team offshore and will be critical in the safe and successful execution of projects.

You’ll be able to make an impact by improving mobilisation efficiency, by being the offshore subject matter expert for all things survey equipment, and by taking control of equipment issues offshore.

As we grow, you’ll be able to take lead on new vessel mobilisations, ensuring that the vessel is delivered ready to work.

• Mentor other members of the team by providing training and guidance.  Support the team in accomplishing project requirements.
• Lead all toolbox talks as required and update risk assessments as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to and promotion of Rovco values ensuring the realisation of company Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Ethics systems, policies and procedures.
• Lead and direct teams to function test and install equipment.
• Record all test reports and identify any areas of concern immediately.
• Liaise with Party Chief, Offshore Manager and Onshore support teams as required in relation to any issues with equipment preparation, suitability and or performance.
• Integrate sensors into supplied software packages.
• Undertake activities related to equipment mobilisation ensuring all tasks are completed and signed off as directed.
• During operations, work with Online Survey teams to monitor equipment to ensure quality data can be collected.
• Assist with the calibration for the Geophysical and Hydrographic equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is tested in accordance with plan and schedule identifying and reporting any risks.
• Ensure all safety systems are functional for deployment.
• Monitor equipment.
• Acquire geophysical data from sensors (SSS, SBP, MAG and others).
• Solve problems autonomously.
• Carry out installation of both software and hardware ensuring accurate records are kept.
• Report and log faults.  Work closely with Project teams to capture report details of fault providing technical input as required.

• Degree/HND qualified in Engineering/Electronics or related discipline (or significant relevant experience)
• 4 years+ experience as a Survey Engineer and looking to take the next step in your career
• Offshore experience within a similar or equivalent role
• Valid OGUK medical and BOSIET/FOET/HUET/GWO
• Demonstrated experience in offshore survey engineering
• Experience of Hydrographic/Geophysical survey mobilisation and data acquisition
• Experience with flying and operating ROTV, SSS and magnetometers
• Experience with positioning systems – surface and subsea
• Knowledge of ROV survey and the equipment used
• Operational experience of MBES, SSS, Mag, SBP, MUX, USBL, INS

• 33 Days Annual Leave paid at Day Rate
• Private medical insurance, including Dental & Optical.
• Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events.
• Curiosity fund – up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
• Up to 10% company bonus.
• Pension up to 6% company contribution
• Volunteering day, to give back to your local community.
• Cycle to work scheme.