Survey Engineer
hace 4 días
Lymington
Business Description Spectrum Geosurvey specialise in coastal geophysical surveys, supporting a wide range of clients in the offshore renewables sector. We have a proven track record delivering the highest-quality hydrographic and geophysical survey data. Spectrum Geosurvey are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and hands-on tech whiz who is electrically and mechanically competent to join our growing team based in our Lymington office. Position Overview As a Survey Engineer, you will be providing base support to our survey operations across sea, air and land environments, so the successful applicant shall have a strong background in mechatronics and experience troubleshooting, electrically and mechanically, specialist marine survey equipment. Role Responsibilities • Carry out the maintenance, repair, and enhancement of specialised survey equipment, • Design, build, and integrate mechanical, electronic and computer systems for survey vessels and associated equipment, • Support project teams by testing, preparing, and mobilising equipment to ensure it is fully functional and ready for deployment, • Work closely with workshop colleagues and onboard survey vessels to support efficient and successful project delivery, • Maintain the warehouse and workshop, ensuring all areas and contents are well-organised, with a strong focus on accurate inventory control, • Contribute to the continuous improvement, innovation, and reliability of our technical systems, • Provide leadership and set a positive example for less experienced staff, • Serve as a technical authority on geophysical survey systems, • Ensure continuous professional development of junior staff and the maintenance of current training and procedural documentation, • Implementing best practices for handling, maintaining and storing survey equipment as per manufacturer's instructions or company guidance, • Ensure adherence to QHSE requirements in the workshop, including the maintenance of BMS documentation, • Form part of the on-call roster for weekend technical support Required education/experience & attributes • A strong practical and professional foundation in mechatronics, • A high level of competence in systems integration and operating survey equipment, • A high level of competence with vessel mobilisations and calibrations, • A high level of competence in all the currently used geophysical data acquisition software suites, • A high level of computer literacy, familiar with using test & electrical engineering tools (e.g. multimeter, oscilloscope), • Experience with marine geophysical/hydrographic survey, • Experience preparing, testing and managing equipment, • Experience with inventory control and managing a wide range of equipment, • Experience of training and mentoring others, • Have approximately 3 years or more working in a similar role, preferably within the marine survey industry, • Able to work in the UK, • Full valid UK driving license, • High level of attention to detail, • Living within commuting distance of Lymington or willing to relocate, • Willingness to work outside office hours and in field base locations when required Desired but not essential experience & attributes: • Working knowledge and understanding of multibeam bathymetry, side scan sonar, magnetometer and seismic systems and/or previous experience using hydrographic and geophysical data acquisition software packages, • Experience with applying programming language (e.g. C++, Python) to electronic systems, • Qualified and competent in PAT testing electrical appliances for safety Core attributes and conduct • Adhere to moral and ethical principles in all interactions, • Be inclusive, respectful and team-focused, • Highly organised with the ability to manage tasks and priorities effectively, • Being open and honest in communication and operations, • Celebrate other people's successes - raise each other up, • Contribute to a cooperative and supportive work environment, • Ensure the confidentiality and security of data and company information, • Maintain high levels of professionalism within the team, • Providing a positive feedback loop to improve quality and practices, • Take ownership of your training/development, • Work safely - your safety and that of others, • Possess the energy, drive and commitment to further the work of the company Company Benefits • 33 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), • Private Medical Insurance Programme (Bupa), • Pension 5% Matched, • Flexible working hours outside of active project delivery periods, • Continuous training and development opportunities, • Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice), • Modern, environmentally friendly office with sit down/standing desks, • An Employee Assistance Programme, providing trained wellbeing and counselling practitioners and 24/7 telephone support, • Free eye tests, • Free team lunch on a Wednesday, • Great team culture, • Sport socials How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to .