Trainee Surveyors

Job Description

The role

Exciting opportunities have arisen for Trainee Surveyors to join Fugro in Aberdeen, working within our Marine Site Characterisation or Marine Asset Integrity business lines.

As a Surveyor, you will be responsible for survey and positioning activities, including acquisition and quality control of data onboard survey vessels. Positions could be working within our Positioning & Construction Support (PCS), Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) or Geophysical service lines.

As a Trainee Surveyor, you will assist with and learn the set up, testing, calibration and operation of a variety of survey and positioning systems. You'll gain an awareness of engineering, processing, ROV and marine disciplines.

Contract options available:
Remote Operations Centre = fixed rotation

Offshore - approx. 180 days offshore

This job is for you if:

- You are keen to begin your career within Survey
- You are looking to add value to an environment that fosters a culture of safe survey practice.
- You are good at problem solving; and enjoy tackling the technical challenges presented in survey operations.
- You have a proactive; can-do attitude; and are a team player.

Who you’ll be working with:
While offshore you will be working closely with the team of Surveyors and Engineers to ensure all survey equipment is working effectively and data is collected efficiently and accurately. You will communicate regularly with the team onboard the vessel and when required clients.

Here’s what a typical day would be like:

- Operate online survey software and monitor the data quality to ensure the survey specification is achieved.
- Prepare reports including mobilisation and calibration reports.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate vessel survey folders, comprehensive handover notes and surveying logs during any watch periods.
- Maintain effective communication with the offshore team.
- Ensure integrity and functionality of survey spread is maintained throughout the project.
- Maintain and develop experience with processing software and techniques, and develop skills across various offshore disciplines.

Who we’re looking for:
Essential
- Proficient in the use of Windows, Word and Excel.
- An excellent communicator (verbally and written) and able to form good working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Disciplined, self-motivated and flexible team player.
- Able to work flexible hours, travel when required and work offshore.
- Must live within a reasonable distance of a major UK airport.

Desirable
- BSc / HND or equivalent in relevant survey related discipline OR equivalent vocational qualifications and experience.
- Proficient in the use of CAD.

What we’ll offer you:
Benefit

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