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Posted: 30 December 2013 at 12:31   Expires: 28 February 2014 at 12:31

Posted In: Geoscience > Geophysical Data Acquisition

Location: South Africa > Cape Town

The HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYOR performs all survey assignment in the office and in the field, as defined by the project manager or operations manager. The position demands responsibility and necessity to set example. Initiative is a pre-requisite in the role of all duties, whether in the lead or supportive role.

Key Requirements

· Relevant B.Sc. or Diploma: Hydrographic Survey CAT A or B / Geomatics / Land Survey

· Must have previous offshore (preferably in hydrographic / geophysical survey industry

In addition to above requirements, for all roles:

· English language
· Be prepared to travel locally (within Africa) and internationally
· Show creativity, motivation, adaptability and innovation
· Be flexible, stress resistant, have an accurate work practice and a hands-on mentality
· Be a team player with good communication skills
· Good computer skills
· Be aware of and adhere to the safety policies and procedures of the company
· Empowered with the responsibility to halt unsafe work
· Previous offshore experience (an hence able to swim)
· Medically fit (please disclose any conditions which may prevent offshore work)
· South African national (or valid work permit)
· Residing in Cape Town, South Africa (or willing to relocate at own cost).
· Valid driver’s license with record in good standing
· No criminal record (this must be disclosed as police clearances are done for visas when travelling offshore)

Job Description

· Execute positioning and navigation tasks according to survey procedures and client requirements

· Perform computations, data processing, field reporting and survey reporting in accordance with specifications

· Perform appropriate checks of data and computations

· Ensure all safety standards are met and followed

· Actively participate in adherence to and improvement of the company Management System on Quality and HSE related issues.

· Reporting to Operations Manager. Working closely with other field staff offshore, with Project Manager and Data Centre Co-ordinator on project basis.

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