What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Surveyor position at W3Global?
About The Job
We are looking for a dynamic person to join our team as a hydrographic surveyor that is willing to work in the navigable waterways of the Mississippi Valley. The ideal candidate will operate and maintain a survey vessel while performing hydrographic surveys in the Mississippi River and tributaries along with the Inland Waterways. Competitive pay commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package which includes health, wellness, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, and 401k plan to include employer
Responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic person to join our team as a hydrographic surveyor that is willing to work in the navigable waterways of the Mississippi Valley. The ideal candidate will operate and maintain a survey vessel while performing hydrographic surveys in the Mississippi River and tributaries along with the Inland Waterways. Competitive pay commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package which includes health, wellness, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, and 401k plan to include employer
Responsibilities
- Responsible for calibrating GPS, ladder sensor, and hydrographic sounding devices to ensure accurate positioning of dredge to obtain accurate surveys.
- Perform calibration checks and monitor equipment.
- Responsible for assigned assets including survey vessel, survey equipment and electronics.
- Proficiently use Hypack, hydrographic survey software.
- Proficiently use U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (COE) Resident Management System (RMS)
- Precisely communicate with COE to obtain dredging orders and specific information to complete dredging assignments.
- Perform daily reports and additional required written communication.
- Thorough knowledge of the project plans and specifications.
- Must maintain the highest level of safety in all aspects of the job
- Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, identifies and corrects job site hazards immediately.
- Support and encourage team members' learning and development.
- Additional role will include serving as an alternate SSHO.
- Experience with working in a marine environment on the Inland Waterways and the Mississippi River is not required but beneficial.
- Knowledge of marine navigation systems.
- Must possess proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess proficient mathematics skills.
- Must possess proficient time management skills, leadership skills, and problem-solving skills.
- OSHA 30 beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.
- CQM certificate - Quality Control beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.
- Boaters Education Certificate beneficial but not required. PBSG will assist in obtaining this certification.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must meet one of the following requirements: Minimum 2 years' hydrographical surveying experience Minimum 2-year degree in computer science Degree or certification in surveying Minimum 2 years' survey boat operator experience.
- Willing to live onboard the Dredge Wallace McGeorge for 2 weeks on and 1 week off.
- Must be proficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
- Must complete and be deemed Fit for Duty a Functional Capacity Exam (FCU).
