Job Title: Superintendent (Hydrographic)
Working Location:
Qatar Onshore - Doha
Normal Onshore Office Work (5 days per week, 8-10 hours per day)
Contract Type:
36 Months Contract Role
Qualifications:
- Certification course in Hydrographic studies from a Hydrographic institute holding Category A Certification by the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
Job Purpose:
- Responsible for overseeing all hydrographic-related functions, ensuring the collection, processing, interpretation, and delivery of high-quality marine data for dredging, reclamation, and associated marine works.
- Support project planning and execution by providing precise seabed information while ensuring compliance with project and safety requirements and project timelines.
- Ensure hydrographic-related activities meet quality standards, adhere to project schedules, and support cost-effective project delivery.
Knowledge and/or Experience:
- 10-15 years relevant experience in Hydrographic studies, preferably within the Oil & Gas Industry, or marine/infrastructure works, or dredging projects.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisory or acting role or managing contractor/sub-contractor/service/vendor personnel.
- Proven experience in leading and managing hydrographic studies teams, including survey operations.
- Strong knowledge of hydrographic principles, including bathymetric surveying, positioning systems (GPS/DGPS), geophysical surveys, and seabed mapping.
- Proficiency in survey data acquisition and processing software (e.g., PDS 2000, HYPACK, CARIS, AutoCAD, GIS applications).
- Sound understanding of international standards and guidelines (e.g., IHO standards, IMO regulations).
- Familiarity with survey vessels, equipment calibration, and maintenance requirements.
- Strong understanding of HSE regulations and safe working practices in marine and offshore environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, vendors, and stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in Middle East projects is an advantage.
Technical and Business Skills:
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal English) for reporting and coordination.
- Proficient in the use of survey equipment such as multibeam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, DGPS, and subsea positioning systems.
- Knowledge of survey vessel operations, equipment calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Good understanding of marine environmental factors (tides, currents, seabed conditions) affecting survey accuracy.
- Competence in integrating survey outputs with engineering and design requirements.
- Commercial awareness, including contract management and vendor coordination.
Working Location:
Qatar Onshore - Doha
Normal Onshore Office Work (5 days per week, 8-10 hours per day)
Contract Type:
36 Months Contract Role
Qualifications:
- Certification course in Hydrographic studies from a Hydrographic institute holding Category A Certification by the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
Job Purpose:
- Responsible for overseeing all hydrographic-related functions, ensuring the collection, processing, interpretation, and delivery of high-quality marine data for dredging, reclamation, and associated marine works.
- Support project planning and execution by providing precise seabed information while ensuring compliance with project and safety requirements and project timelines.
- Ensure hydrographic-related activities meet quality standards, adhere to project schedules, and support cost-effective project delivery.
Knowledge and/or Experience:
- 10-15 years relevant experience in Hydrographic studies, preferably within the Oil & Gas Industry, or marine/infrastructure works, or dredging projects.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisory or acting role or managing contractor/sub-contractor/service/vendor personnel.
- Proven experience in leading and managing hydrographic studies teams, including survey operations.
- Strong knowledge of hydrographic principles, including bathymetric surveying, positioning systems (GPS/DGPS), geophysical surveys, and seabed mapping.
- Proficiency in survey data acquisition and processing software (e.g., PDS 2000, HYPACK, CARIS, AutoCAD, GIS applications).
- Sound understanding of international standards and guidelines (e.g., IHO standards, IMO regulations).
- Familiarity with survey vessels, equipment calibration, and maintenance requirements.
- Strong understanding of HSE regulations and safe working practices in marine and offshore environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, vendors, and stakeholders effectively.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in Middle East projects is an advantage.
Technical and Business Skills:
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal English) for reporting and coordination.
- Proficient in the use of survey equipment such as multibeam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, DGPS, and subsea positioning systems.
- Knowledge of survey vessel operations, equipment calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Good understanding of marine environmental factors (tides, currents, seabed conditions) affecting survey accuracy.
- Competence in integrating survey outputs with engineering and design requirements.
- Commercial awareness, including contract management and vendor coordination.