Description

Description:

As a Remote Sensing Technician (RST) your primary duties are to ensure accurate field data collection of remote sensing and basic QA/QC data processing. The RST will work as lead and/or within a survey team using technologies such as GPS, hydrographic surveying, UAS aerial surveying (drone), and/or other remote sensing technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain hydrographic survey equipment including single beam, multibeam, and side-scan sonar systems, motion sensors, sound speed sensors, and other ancillary equipment.

•     Coordinate and collaborate with the project team(s) to review project plans and provide project updates.

•     Assist with remote aircraft operations from pre-planning to flight operations and collection of LiDAR, photogrammetry, video, thermal, etc. 

•     Work independently or as a team to analyze and process hydrographic data, prepare survey documentation, produce project deliverables, and perform quality control checks of work products and procedures.

•     Develops and follows plans, specifications, procedures and promotes safe work practices.

•     Perform shop tasks including the repair, cleaning, and preparation of equipment.

•     Ensure safe use of company vehicles, equipment, and instrumentation. 

•     Candidate will be expected to develop skills and advance in growing technologies.

Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications (Level 2):

·    Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, GIS, Marine Science, Physical Science, Civil Engineering, or other relevant disciplines preferred but not required.

·    2-5 years of hydrographic and/or UAS survey experience

·    Knowledge and experience with geodesy, hydrography, GIS, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and cartography.

· Process oriented behavioral traits include being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, methodical, consistent, detail oriented, precise, hates mistakes, likes structure.  

·    Proficiency in various survey software, CAD, GIS, Google Earth, etc. with abilities to research project details and review survey plans, drawings, and other documents.   

·    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, conduct fieldwork in variety of weather conditions and terrain.

·    Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communications skills.

·    Background screening which may include, but is not limited to employment verification, driving record check, criminal background.

·    Flexibility to frequent regional travel, sometimes required to remain on prolonged projects out of state.

MPH will look favorably on candidates with any of the following certifications intern or license in Land Surveying or Professional Engineering, Certified Surveying Technician (CST). Certified Hydrographer (CH), Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP), FAA UAS (drone) part 107 certifications, ASPRS Certified Mapping Scientists (CMS)/Technologists (CMT) or Certified Photogrammetrist (CP).