At Subsea7, we take pride in being recognised globally as a leader across the Energy Industry. For 5 decades our people have delivered over 1,000 projects in all water depths across our energy hubs and we continue to do so, adapting and evolving in an ever-changing world.
Our sustainability and ongoing success are only possible through innovation, collaboration and the development and diversity of our people, assets, and technology. By joining Subsea7, you become part of a team of people who everyday ‘Make Incredible Things Happen’.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking to recruit a Chief Surveyor to join our global Survey & Inspection team in Aberdeen, UK. As a dynamic and forward-thinking individual, you will be a global Subject Matter Expert (SME), managing the Applications & Technical support teams to deliver industry leading operational support to our projects and offshore worksites.
Reporting to the Global Survey & Inspection Manager, you will collaborate with stakeholders both internally and externally to drive a culture of continuous improvement that delivers consistent, and reliable performance of survey services across our Subsea7 and Seaway7 offshore operations.
The successful candidate will:
- Manage and lead the Applications and Technical support team in the provision of operational support to offshore worksites
- Maintain and develop the company’s survey procedures and standards to reflect current best practice, lessons learned and latest technology developments
- Identify, develop and publish technical bulletins and guidance notes to inform and advise survey personnel both onshore & offshore
- Lead the global Community of Expertise for survey ensuring input and collaboration is received from all regions
- Identify and evaluate new technical survey products and services for extending and enhancing the Company’s survey capability.
- Provide survey technical support for Marketing and Business Development.
- Provide survey consultancy and support for all aspects of company’s survey work as required including tendering, equipment selection, software development (including development of user specifications) and for offshore operations.
- Actively monitor the performance and quality of internal survey services through site visits and audits and identify changes required to improve quality services
- Conduct periodic review of tender submissions, project planning and procedures from across company’s regional teams to ensure compliance & consistency
- Perform regular technical reviews of all survey standard procedures, checklists and process maps
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- A qualification in a relevant survey discipline or extensive relevant experience in survey operations across offshore subsea construction and Inspection, Repair & Maintenance (IRM)
- A high level of proficiency and knowledge of typical software and hardware used in Survey & Inspection across the offshore Energy market
- A detailed knowledge and understanding of latest technology, industry trends and customer requirements within offshore Survey & Inspection
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, maintains strong collaborative relationships at all levels across a multicultural global environment.
- Experience of managing technical teams and driving continuous improvement
- Experience in developing and maintaining procedures, processes and policies to support new ways of working and best practice
- A demonstrated ability to work both on their own and cross-functionally, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
Subsea7 are committed to creating a diverse workforce and we look to offer excellent career opportunities as you develop your skills and aspirations.
Along with a wide range of benefits and a flexible working environment, employees can further enhance their work-life balance through our Remote Working Policy.