Sr. Offshore Surveyor Engineer

Sr. Offshore Surveyor Engineer

Working Location: Qatar
Contract Type: Contract Position

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and programme offshore surveying activities for offshore projects, including geophysical, geotechnical, ROV, and oceanographic surveys.
• Responsible for the definition, contracting, execution, and acceptance of offshore survey data for projects.
• Ensure the safe execution of all offshore surveying and data acquisition activities.
• Define, monitor, and ensure the standard and quality of all offshore survey processes to provide maximum benefit and align with project objectives.
• Satisfy both short and long-term offshore survey requirements for offshore field support and provide appropriate technical support to end users.
• Support the selection of suitable equipment, field devices, and other surveying-specific systems, evaluating options and selecting the best techno-economic solutions for project facilities.
• Provide technical input and prepare project-specific survey scopes for tenders and procurement activities, including drawing up technical bid evaluation criteria and participating in technical bid proposal evaluations.
• Coordinate all survey activities (geophysical, geotechnical, oceanography, ROV) connected with FEED/EPIC contracts, representing project interests and resolving survey-related technical queries.
• Control and witness the mobilization of survey vessels and equipment calibration activities, evaluating and approving offshore survey equipment and personnel for proposed work.
• Monitor the performance of contractors and sub-contractors engaged in survey data acquisition, ensuring data is acquired and produced according to approved specifications and quality plans.
• Review and approve survey-related deliverables from contractors related to engineering and construction activities of offshore projects, and manage project-specific geo-referred databases, ensuring GIS data integrity.
• Provide technical input related to surveys during FEED, detailed engineering, pre- and post-installation, and as-built stages of the project, monitoring QA/QC processes to achieve required deliverables and facilities.
• Support Safety and Design Reviews in coordination with Lead Engineers and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of local national employees by ensuring proper job training and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Hydrographic Survey, Postgraduate Diploma in Hydrographic Surveying, Cat 'A' Certification in Hydrographic Survey, SR I/PO Q HY qualification in Hydrographic Surveying or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry on offshore topographic survey operations.
• At least 7 years' experience as a party chief surveyor in a major project within a reputable survey contractor, EPIC contractor, or Oil & Gas company.
• Fully familiar with international surveying codes, standards, techniques, and survey software.
• Familiar with all types of FEED and EPIC deliverables, equipment, and design and construction progress reviews.
• Experience in implementing industry best practices and company systems, processes, and standards.
• Proficient in offshore surveying with strong technical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Project management, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills.
• Good understanding of safety, environmental, and QA/QC requirements and implications of non-compliance.