Acoustic Survey Specialist

Position Overview Team Trident is seeking an experienced Acoustic Survey Specialist to serve as team leader in the mobilization and operation of positioning equipment aboard survey vessels operating out of Houston, TX and other offshore locations worldwide. This role serves as a key point of contact for communications with company management, clients, and vessel personnel. Job Duties Main responsibilities include the following. Other tasks may be added as needed.

• Communicate effectively as a survey team leader
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership in the performance of duties
• Adhere to and enforce company safety policies
• Lead the team through mobilization and demobilization of surface and sub-surface positioning equipment
• Operate and calibrate surface positioning software and equipment without assistance
• Operate and calibrate Ultra Short Base Line (USBL) equipment without assistance
• Lead vessel operations in multiple vessel projects
• Serve as team leader on subsea orientation projects
• Perform survey note keeping and geodesy confirmations
• Assist with other survey-related duties as assignedBackground & Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of field experience as an Acoustic Surveyor or equivalent role
• Demonstrated ability to independently operate and calibrate surface positioning and USBL equipment
• Proficiency operating underwater gyro and sonar systems
• Working knowledge of LBL, metrology, and INS systems
• Proven leadership experience managing survey teams and multi-vessel operations
• Completion of company-provided technical training programWorking Conditions
• Work performed aboard survey vessels operating out of Houston, TX and other offshore locations worldwide
• Extended offshore rotations, including day and night operations
• Physically demanding work, including time on deck and in varying weather conditions
• Valid ENG1 (or equivalent) offshore medical certificate required
• Safety gear required in accordance with vessel and client HSE standardsOther Qualities We Value
• Strong leadership mindset with a commitment to safety and quality
• Excellent communication skills across client, vessel, and management stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in survey operations
• Eagerness to grow technical acoustic survey competencies