Hydrographic Surveyor

5 days ago


Perth, Australia Fugro Full time

Job Description

Fugro offers
- Flexible working environment
- Competitive compensation | annual salary reviews
- Salary continuance insurance
- Culture that supports career development, training and progression
- Friendly, no ego environment - feel free to be yourself
- Diverse portfolio of projects and workscopes
- Opportunities to travel to, or work in, other teams located in Europe or the Americas
- New office | Walking distance from train stations / Red Cat bus

Who are we

Fugro are the world’s leading independent provider of geo-intelligence and asset integrity solutions for large construction, infrastructure and natural resource projects.

We provide the technical data and information required to design, construct and maintain structures and infrastructure in a safe, reliable and efficient manner.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Hydrographic Surveyors (junior to senior) to join our established Australian Operations in Perth. You will be based in Fugro’s West Perth office between offshore projects and will report to the Operations Manager.

Your duties and responsibility will include:

- Compliance with QHSSE policies, standards and procedures;
- Participate in and conduct offshore hydrographic surveys including assistance with office
- based project preparation and data processing and reporting;
- Set-up and calibration of hydrographic survey equipment;
- Installation, configuration of hydrographic survey software packages;
- Operation of hydrographic survey systems and acquisition of data under supervision in accordance with industry standards, Fugro work instructions and project specific procedures;
- Maintenance of accurate logs of operations and survey parameters;
- Undertaking QC during data acquisition;
- Data processing of positioning and bathymetry datasets.

About You

Your success in securing this role will require:

- Bachelor of Surveying (or equivalent) and/or post-graduate qualification in Hydrographic Surveying;
- Sound understanding of the principles of geodesy, surface and subsea positioning, navigation, acoustic theory, bathymetry data acquisition including tidal reduction, and vessel operations;
- Hold (or able to complete) an OGUK offshore medical certificate, Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training course;
- Eligible for Certification by the AHSCP as a Level 2 (or higher) Hydrographic Surveyor;
- Completion of an IBSC-recognised Category A or B Course would be an advantage.

Our Values

We strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves; all voices heard, all cultures respected. Our employees’ skill sets are diverse, and we treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us an individual.

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