Hydrographic Surveyor
Saildrone
- Portland, OR
- $59,700-74,600 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participate in the bathymetric survey project from assignment to completion
- Assist the Lead Surveyor (Ocean) with project reporting tasks as needed
- Stand watches monitoring a range of sonars/sensors on a fleet of saildrones operating internationally, plan routes and communicate with drone pilots and mission Lead Surveyor to meet survey objectives and standards
- Communicate with applicable Saildrone personnel regarding the status of the survey, update survey plans, troubleshoot and resolve issues, to ensure schedules are maintained.
- Ensure all established field procedures are followed and that they uphold Saildrone’s standards of data collection
- Ensure compliance with company standards, industry standards, and local regulations, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of the company’s processes and procedures
- Keeping up to date on latest IHO and national data standards and survey procedures
- 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
- 3 or more years of experience processing bathymetric/hydrographic data with Qimera or CARIS
- Familiarity with Kongsberg multibeam systems and Seafloor Information System
- Familiarity with acquisition software such as HYPACK or Qinsy
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work irregular hours, rotating weekends, and shift work.
- Candidate is detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to communications, processes, and projects.
- Experienced problem solver unafraid of learning new skills and technologies.
- Keeping up to date on latest IHO and national data standards and survey procedures
- Interest and passion for new technology applications for ocean mapping
- Category A/B Hydrographer Certification
- NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer
- Experience using uncrewed surface vehicles or other autonomous systems for survey operations
- Work is performed on a computer and requires ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices.
- Medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
- Short and relaxing ferry ride from the Ferry Building for SF residents
- Enhanced Parental Leave Programs
- Competitive benefits including excellent medical, life insurance, 401k plan