OTECH presently carries out a range of survey projects within the fields of seafloor mapping, geophysical and geotechnical surveys, and hydrographic surveys. Typical projects range from deep ocean to coastal, encompassing both site characterization and route surveys. Projects are fully integrated hydrographic, geophysical, and oceanographic investigations. Surveys are carried out using AUV, ASV, Conventional, and Remote Sensing technologies. This position requires a highly-qualified and credentialed Sr. Geoscientist to direct OTECH’s current technical program for survey data management, interpretation, and reporting. In addition to Project Management duties, responsibilities will include supporting the Program Manager(s) as a Survey Subject Matter Expert (SME) working with stakeholders directly and through participation in high-level Program Survey Working Group meetings.
ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL
Assist Program Manager(s) in the development of strategic partners to support global operations.
Assist Program Manager(s) in development of market strategies and business plans.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the field of marine geophysical surveys, including Conventional, AUV, ASV, and Remote Sensing technologies.
Advise, consult and/or counsel contacts and customers as necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas and actions.
Receive and assist in the evaluation of tenders, bids, and proposals.
Assist Program Manager(s) to develop scope of work, prepare budgets and detailed plan of work schedules, and prepare full technical proposals.
Assist Program Manager(s) in developing business between/across Oceaneering business lines.
Co-ordinate, direct and supervise operations.
Distributes and delegates work assignments.
Formulating methods and processes to perform program goals in the most efficient and productive manner. Position requires frequent application of original and independent thinking in developing methods, products or systems.
Ensure personnel’s understanding of client’s needs; maintain liaison with client’s key personnel.
Consult with clients on a regular basis to ensure projects are handled correctly.
Implement QA and QC procedures for all projects in consultation with Department Managers.
Compile and initiate safety related documents and operational issues.
Some travel may be required.
ADDITIONAL
Additional duties as assigned.
REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree or higher in marine geology, geophysics, or related field.
Staff or Senior Geoscientist with a minimum combined five years of experience working in a range of fields including but not limited to marine geophysics, geology, hydrography, and data management/analytics.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage/execute complex marine survey projects inclusive of geophysical, hydrographic, geotechnical, and oceanographic components.
Has demonstrated excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Capability to interface with a variety of customers for project execution, obtaining follow-on work, and developing new business.
Demonstrates well-developed leadership qualities.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
A current TS-SCI clearance or the ability and desire to obtain a TS-SCI clearance depending on the project or operation supported. Current TS-SCI clearance preferred.
Knowledge of confidentiality rules, procedures, and information exchange agreements to protect information from unauthorized disclosure.
Skill to maintain a high level of security and confidentiality of information.
DESIRED
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have complete knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS, Global Mapper, or equivalent mapping programs is preferred.
Proficiency with a variety of field concepts, practices, procedures and equipment operations such as GPS/GNSS, Side Scan Sonars, Multibeam, Subbottom profiler and Magnetometer systems, shallow geotechnical technologies such as Cone Penetrometer Testing, Vibracore, and Gravity coring.
Familiarity/experience with survey processing software such as Qimera/QINSy, CARIS, Sonarwiz, Edgetech Discover, Fledermaus, Hypack, etc.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Compensation $118,600.00 - $177,800.00
About UsOceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in marine geology, geophysics, or related field.
- Minimum combined five years of experience as Staff or Senior Geoscientist in marine geophysics, geology, hydrography, and data management/analytics.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and execute complex marine survey projects inclusive of geophysical, hydrographic, geotechnical, and oceanographic components.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interface with a variety of customers for project execution, obtaining follow-on work, and developing new business.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- TS-SCI clearance or the ability and desire to obtain a TS-SCI clearance depending on project requirements.
- Current TS-SCI clearance (preferred).
- Knowledge of confidentiality rules, procedures, and information exchange agreements and ability to maintain high level of security and confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS, Global Mapper, or equivalent mapping programs.
- Proficiency with field systems: GPS/GNSS, Side Scan Sonar, Multibeam, Subbottom profiler, Magnetometer, and shallow geotechnical tools (CPT, vibracore, gravity coring).
- Familiarity with survey processing software such as Qimera/QINSy, CARIS, Sonarwiz, Edgetech Discover, Fledermaus, Hypack.
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What We Do
Oceaneering pushes the frontiers of deep water, space and motion entertainment environments to execute with new, leading-edge connections to solve tomorrow’s challenges, today. As the trusted subsea connection specialist, our experience combined with the depth and breadth of our portfolio of technologies allows us to engineer solutions for the most complex subsea challenges. From routine to extreme, our integrated products, services, and innovative solutions safely de-risk operational systems, increase reliability, and enable a lower total cost of ownership. We are connecting what’s needed with what’s next as the world’s largest ROV operator and the leading ROV provider to the oil and gas industry with over 300 systems operating worldwide. With our safety-focused and innovative approach, we responsively and decisively react to subsea challenges while providing solutions swiftly and efficiently.
