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POSITION PURPOSE

 

Working within the Survey Technical Support team the Survey Support Engineers role is to support the Project Surveyors in the definition, procurement and interfacing requirements for ROV and vessel deployed survey equipment. Ensuring that the offshore worksites are supported in respect to the correct setup, calibration and use of equipment and that all technical faults and breakdowns are recorded and reported in a timely manner. The role involves working directly with internal business functions and external suppliers to identify, procure, ship and track equipment to and from Subsea 7 logistics bases, suppliers and global offshore worksites.

 

Additional responsibilities may include support to the ROV technical teams, equipment group and associated workshop teams, software & applications team and other stakeholders as required as required.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Technical assistance in the selection, interfacing, setup and use of survey equipment to project surveyors, field staff, vessel management and operational stakeholders as required.
  • Review project requirements for vessel/ROV mobilization and facilitate requests for internal & external survey equipment.
  • Prepare cost and schedule estimates for survey mobilizations.
  • Work with all stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, return and off-hire of equipment to/from offshore worksites.
  • Briefing of offshore survey engineering personnel assigned to project as required.
  • Technical support to offshore engineers through mobilization and operation as required.
  • Review equipment fault reports and facilitate replacement to vessel as appropriate.
  • Ensure relevant vessel and survey equipment configuration documentation is maintained and updated.
  • Maintain vessel equipment inventories and facilitate vessel consumable requests.
  • Prepare technical notes, procedures and mobilization plans as required.
  • Maintain knowledge of current HSE practice and promote HSEQ responsibilities.
  • Any other delegated responsibilities to meet business requirements as instructed by Line Manager

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Education

  • Degree or HND level qualification in relevant survey or electronics related discipline preferred.

 

Experience

  • Knowledge of subsea offshore construction, ROV systems and associated survey equipment
  • Prior offshore experience in ROV or Survey operations preferred.

 

IT Systems

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.
  • Prior experience of SAP preferred but not essential.

 

Behaviors / Attributes

  • Effective written & verbal communication, ability to work within a team environment, high degree of self-motivation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work without direct supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Self-motivated with commitment to continuing professional development.
  • Flexibility in working hours and location to meet business needs with occasional domestic and international travel and offshore assignments.
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