Senior Offshore Survey Engineer

Job Title: Senior Offshore Survey Engineer
Location: Offshore
Salary: Highly Competitive
About Us
Rovcos is an industry 4.0 business and global provider of technology-enabled services to the offshore renewable energy and oil field decommissioning sectors. Rovcos mission is to automate offshore wind services. The company works with cutting edge research focusing on the use of novel perception data and autonomy technology to bring the offshore industry into the 21st century and help further the growth of marine-generated renewable energy. Take a look at one of our products in action: SubSLAM X2 Unlocking the Future of Marine Robotics YouTube
The Opportunity:
As a Senior Survey Engineer with Rovco, you will be responsible for the mobilisation, operation, maintenance, and demobilisation of geophysical and hydrographic survey equipment onboard our nearshore and offshore survey vessels, either working independently or as part of a team. As part of this role, you'll be responsible for acquiring data and ensuring equipment is recording the quality of data we expect. Our scopes are varied but we are predominantly engaged in renewable operations. As part of our business, we'll undertake a variety of geophysical, UXO, and ROV survey and inspection projects. Working with market-leading technologies from external suppliers along with our internal Vaarst team, this is not an opportunity to be missed. As part of this role, there will be opportunities to work with our fleet of ROV and USVs. You are an integral part of the Rovco team offshore and will be critical in the safe and successful execution of projects. You'll be able to make an impact by improving mobilisation efficiency by being the offshore subject matter expert for all things survey equipment and by taking control of equipment issues offshore. As we grow, you'll be able to take the lead on new vessel mobilisations, ensuring that the vessel is delivered ready to work.
Main Responsibilities
• Mentor other members of the team by providing training and guidance.
• Support the team in accomplishing project requirements.
• Lead all toolbox talks as required and update risk assessments as required.
• Demonstrate commitment to and promotion of Rovco values ensuring the realization of company Health Safety Environmental Quality and Ethics systems policies and procedures.
• Lead and direct teams to function test and install equipment.
• Record all test reports and identify any areas of concern immediately.
• Liaise with Party Chief Offshore Manager and Onshore support teams as required in relation to any issues with equipment preparation suitability and or performance.
• Integrate sensors into supplied software packages.
• Undertake activities related to equipment mobilisation ensuring all tasks are completed and signed off as directed.
• During operations work with Online Survey teams to monitor equipment to ensure quality data can be collected.
• Assist with the calibration for the Geophysical and Hydrographic equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is tested in accordance with plan and schedule identifying and reporting any risks.
• Ensure all safety systems are functional for deployment.
• Monitor equipment.
• Acquire geophysical data from sensors (SSS, SBP, MAG, and others).
• Solve problems autonomously.
• Carry out installation of both software and hardware ensuring accurate records are kept.
• Report and log faults.
• Work closely with Project teams to capture report details of fault providing technical input as required.
You should apply if you have:
• Degree/HND qualified in Engineering/Electronics or related discipline (or significant relevant experience).
• 4 years experience as a Survey Engineer.
• Offshore experience within a similar or equivalent role.
• Valid OGUK medical and BOSIET/FOET/HUET/GWO.
• Demonstrated experience in offshore survey engineering.
• Experience of Hydrographic/Geophysical survey mobilisation and data acquisition.
• Experience with flying and operating ROTV, SSS, and magnetometers.
• Experience with positioning systems, surface and subsea.
• Knowledge of ROV survey and the equipment used.
• Operational experience of MBES, SSS, Mag, SBP, MUX, USBL, INS.
Benefits
People join Rovco because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real-world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting and it's how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.
What's in it for you
You'll get to work with a passionate, smart, and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills. Other benefits include:
• 33 Days Annual Leave paid at Day Rate
• Private medical insurance including Dental & Optical
• Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences, and events
• Curiosity fund up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
• Up to 10% company bonus
• Pension up to 6% company contribution
• Volunteering day to give back to your local community
• Cycle to work scheme
We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.
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