Hydrographic Surveyor (Part-Time)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Stand scheduled remote watches to oversee live hydrographic data acquisition across international USV missions.
• Monitor sonar performance, sound velocity profiles, and oceanographic sensor health to maintain high-quality bathymetric data collection.
• Coordinate closely with Mission Pilots and the Lead Surveyor to adjust survey line plans, manage vehicle speeds, and address coverage holidays.
• Perform routine data processing, cleaning, and quality assurance checks during active survey shifts.
• Diagnose sensor or data logging errors in real time and communicate system status to technical support teams.
• Ensure strict adherence to Saildrone SOPs, safety standards, and international hydrographic regulations.
• Provide clear, documented status reports and shift handoffs to support seamless, 24/7 survey operations.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrography, Oceanography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing or related discipline.
• 3 or more years experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a survey professional.
• Familiarity with multibeam systems such as Kongsberg, Norbit, Teledyne and acquisition software such as Seafloor Information Systems (SIS), Norbit DCT or Qinsy.
• Ability to work irregular hours, rotating weekends, and shift work.
• Candidate is detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to communications, processes, and projects.
• Category A/B Hydrographer Certification.
• NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer.
• Three or more years of experience processing bathymetric/hydrographic data with Qimera or CARI.