Job Description

:Job Overview:The Senior Principal Survey Specialist is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the Management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Survey Specialist is considered a specialist in the field of Survey (Mar), and they offer a broad base of knowledge about Marine Functions. The Senior Principal Survey Specialist impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Survey Specialist role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to Survey (Mar) challenges.Responsibilities:Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage Survey sub-contract evaluations
• Bid support on offshore and onshore survey
• Monitor closely all ongoing survey operations
• Coordinate and support project management and Operations
• Identify project requirements for survey services
• Prepare and maintain survey service orders
• Review and approve survey invoices and timesheets
• Identify and review the latest available technology as applicable
• Oversee the quality control of survey-related scopes
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior survey specialists
• To be based at worksite based on project requirements, onshore and/or offshore

Qualifications:Essential Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Land or Hydrography Survey, Marine Sciences, Geomatics, Ocean Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in marine construction survey operations within the EPCI industry, including significant exposure to offshore construction projects
• Proven expertise in leading and executing various marine and land survey methodologies, such as hydrographic, geophysical, surface, and subsea positioning
• Strong understanding of relevant marine and land survey equipment (shallow and deepwater solutions), software, and technologies, including single/multibeam echo sounders, geophysical equipment, survey sensors, and GPS/GNSS receivers
• Proficient in managing survey data processing and visualization software such as QINSY, CARIS, EIVA, and ArcGIS
• Well-versed in Cartography and Geodesy for marine and land projects
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including IHO S-44, ISO 9001, and relevant classification society rules
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex survey data to drive informed decision-making
• Strong project management abilities, ensuring survey activities are completed within budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Professional certifications (e.g., CMarSci, FIG/IHO/ICA Category A Hydrographer) will be considered advantageous

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