Subsea Acoustic Supervisor

Position Overview Team Trident is seeking an experienced Subsea Acoustic Supervisor to serve as team leader in the mobilization and operation of precise subsea measurement and multibeam (MBE) equipment aboard vessels operating worldwide. This role serves as the primary point of contact for communications with company project management, offshore client representatives, and vessel personnel, including other field staff. Job Duties Main responsibilities include the following. Other tasks may be added as needed.

• Instruct junior field staff on surface navigation and acoustic measurement in a working environment
• Operate and calibrate surface positioning software and equipment associated with subsea acoustic systems
• Proficiently operate and calibrate subsea measurement equipment, including Long Base Line (LBL) acoustics, inertial measurement systems (INS), and depth and attitude sensors
• Serve as team leader for metrology operations
• Direct and assist with on-the-job training of field staff in subsea survey operations, including metrology, LBL array operation, and INS
• Serve as team leader on multibeam mobilization, data acquisition, and data processing projects
• Lead survey operations across multiple vessels performing precise subsea measurements and LBL installations
• Verify, calibrate, and participate in acceptance testing of software and prototype subsea measurement systems, or their development
• Perform survey note keeping and geodesy confirmations
• Assist with other subsea survey-related duties as assigned Background & Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience as a Senior Acoustic Surveyor or equivalent role
• Demonstrated ability to teach all aspects of surface positioning and underwater gyro operations
• Party chief-level proficiency operating and calibrating USBL, sonar, LBL, metrology, INS, multibeam, and precision depth systems
• Proven experience directing on-the-job training for field staff in subsea survey operations
• Experience supporting acceptance testing and development of subsea measurement software and prototype systems
• Completion of company-provided technical training program Working Conditions
• Work performed aboard vessels operating worldwide, including extended international offshore assignments
• 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 project management stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex subsea acoustic operations
• Eagerness to train and develop field staff across multiple disciplines