Assistant Hydrographer
Associated British Ports
- Southampton
- Contract
- Full-time
- To undertake hydrographic survey field work on board the port survey vessels (data acquisition and quality control);
- Assist with survey vessel boat handling as and when required within the Hydrographic department;
- To carry out data reduction, processing and the production of charts, and other documents as directed by the Principal Hydrographic Surveyor;
- Assist with the provision of hydrographic services to third party port users;
- Assist with maintenance and implementation of survey related equipment and processes on board survey vessel, and general vessel husbandry (excluding vessel maintenance);
- Assist in the maintenance of records on availability of local Aids to Navigation to the appropriate authorities;
- To undertake other related marine and hydrographic duties as directed by the Harbour Master or Principal Hydrographic Surveyor.
- Higher education to degree/diploma level in a relevant marine/geographical discipline
- Experience of the marine environment
- Confidence in numeracy, literacy, IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a small specialist team with a flexible attitude
- Confidence to follow instructions and make own decisions as required
- Willingness to learn with a positive, can-do attitude
- Boat Handling skills, experience and qualification.
- BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying or PgDip Advanced Hydrography for Professionals.
- Boat handling skills, experience and qualification (e.g. RYA Powerboat Advanced)
- Experience in a port or hydrographic survey environment or familiarisation with marine datasets, computing systems or similar
- Specialist IT skills e.g. GIS and specialist hydrographic software
- Membership of relevant professional body or association (e.g. THSUK, IMarEST etc.)
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.