Acoustic Surveyor

Position OverviewReporting to the Survey Party Chief, the Acoustic Surveyor helps mobilize and operate positioning equipment aboard survey vessels working offshore in the Gulf of America. This person is comfortable running a survey shift independently, using acoustic positioning systems to support subsea construction and offshore installation projects. Job Duties Main responsibilities include the following. Other tasks may be added as needed.

• Communicate clearly and work well as part of a survey team
• Show initiative and step into a leadership role when the job calls for it
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Help mobilize and demobilize surface and subsea positioning equipment
• Operate surface positioning software and equipment independently
• Run acoustic positioning systems, such as USBL, with little to no assistance
• Support subsea orientation and positioning projects as part of a survey team
• Keep accurate survey notes and confirm geodetic data
• Take on other survey-related duties as assigned

Background & Experience

• Military experience in navigation, sonar, acoustics, or a related technical field is a strong plus
• At least one year of field experience as a project surveyor or in a similar survey role
• Comfortable operating acoustic positioning systems (such as USBL) and underwater gyro equipment
• Experience with sonar systems and basic survey interfacing
• Familiarity with surface positioning software and subsea positioning equipment
• Solid understanding of survey note keeping and geodesy fundamentals

Working Conditions

• Work takes place aboard survey vessels offshore, often for extended stretches at sea
• Some assignments involve rotating shifts, tight quarters, and a range of weather conditions
• Physically demanding work, including long periods on your feet and handling survey equipment
• Safety gear required, including hearing, eye, and head protection
• Frequent travel, including offshore trips that may run for days or weeks at a time

Other Qualities We Value

• Able to work independently and carry a shift with little to no supervision
• Strong communicator who works well within a small team
• Comfortable stepping up and taking the lead when the moment calls for it
• Dependable and detail-oriented in note keeping and equipment operation
• Self-starter who takes safety and procedure seriously