Hydrographic Technician I - Offshore Position

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Position Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Learning to operate equipment to include cameras (video and still), acoustic positioning systems, sonars, manipulators (robotic arms), LARS (Launch and Recovery Systems), hydraulic power units, complex subsea tooling, surface, and subsea workover systems.
• Learning to perform maintenance/repairs on equipment: maintain/ repair electronics, maintain/ repair hydraulics, maintain/repair mechanics, use test equipment, calibrate, and align equipment, and perform general housekeeping and corrosion control.
• Learning to operate and interface sub-sea navigational equipment including but not limited to magnetic compass, gyro, transducer, sonar, altimeter, and associated survey equipment.
• Develop knowledge of Hydrographic Surveyor data collection and analysis process.
• Assist with the Hydrographic Surveyor daily tasks when needed.
• Assist in the maintains parts and supplies inventory associated with all electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies and subassemblies                                                                           

• Assisting with and maintaining reports
• Understanding of AUV technical operations
• All other duties assigned

• This position has no direct reports

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• 0 - 1 years’ experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a Survey Professional
• Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Must have or be able to obtain a COVID Vaccination
• Must be proficient with with mechanical and electrical equipment

• Two (2) year Technical Degree or higher in field of study preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent desired
• Current security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance

• Expresses pride in the group and encourages people to feel good about their accomplishments
• Shares knowledge and resources and encourages the same of others
• Ability to make objective decisions timely and effectively
• Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others
• Ability to conduct training for an appropriate audience

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in safety inspections and accident prevention
• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of safety and health as it relates to employees and the public
• Skill to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments as well as adverse conditions such as weather, equipment problems and job conditions
• Have a good sense of direction (able to self-navigate)
• Be able to perform basic field calculations
• Ability to use various information technology systems required for successful job performance

• Ability to determine and meet customer needs
• Ability to promote and be accountable for quality customer service
• Respond to clients in a positive and truthful manner
• Solves customer problems quickly and effectively
• Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility
• Maintain inter-office and project confidentiality
• Respond politely to members of the community
• Working as a team member/ getting along with co-workers
• Responding in a positive manner to supervision

Additional Information

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85db and the light is intense/glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

• Lift 50-100 pounds
• Sit, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ ladders, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Operate small water vessel or ATV

• Lift 25-50 pounds
• Wear PPE for head, hands
• Balance, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and lift/carry objects, handle or feel.
• Differentiate between colors 
• Operate a motor vehicle

• Lift 10-20 pounds
• Standing and walking
• Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection
• Close vision ability and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing all ranges
• Wear steel toed shoes/ boots

Equal Opportunity Employer

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