Position Overview Team Trident is seeking an experienced Senior Acoustic Surveyor 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 the primary 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 survey 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 operations across multiple vessels
- Serve as team leader on subsea orientation projects
- Operate and calibrate Long Base Line (LBL) acoustic systems
- Serve as team leader for metrology operations
- Perform survey note keeping and geodesy confirmations
- Assist with other survey-related duties as assigned Background & Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of field experience as a Field Project Specialist or equivalent role
- Demonstrated ability to independently operate and calibrate surface positioning, USBL, LBL, underwater gyro, sonar, and precision depth systems
- Proven leadership experience managing survey teams and multi-vessel operations
- Ability to train and mentor junior survey personnel on positioning and acoustic systems
- Strong working knowledge of INS, metrology, and precision depth measurement systems
- Completion of company-provided technical and leadership training program Working Conditions
- Work performed aboard survey vessels operating out of Houston, TX and other offshore locations worldwide
- Extended offshore rotations, including day and night operations across multiple vessels
- 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 standards Other Qualities We Value
- Strong leadership mindset with a commitment to safety, quality, and mentorship
- Excellent communication skills across client, vessel, and management stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex acoustic survey operations
- Eagerness to train and develop junior team members