UTEC, part of Acteon Group, is one of the world\'s largest independent offshore and onshore survey providers. We provide a wide range of survey, positioning and data management services using the most advanced equipment and techniques. The data we generate provides our clients with the information they need to make critical, well informed, business decisions.
UTEC is currently seeking to hire a Senior Survey Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis for their Offshore team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The Senior Survey Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all engineering work carried out on site is conducted in the best interests of UTEC and the Client and meets all project safety, contractual and quality requirements. The Senior Survey Engineer shall also ensure that all equipment received to the vessel is configured correctly and calibrations and certification is kept up to date.
Duties/Responsibilities
Experience of all types of Survey sensors used across a different range of job/operation
Ability to understand sensor pinout/wiring diagrams, how to interface equipment and sensors through survey vehicles into the online system
Understanding of basic electronics, demonstrate understanding of commonly used electronic symbols and wiring principles
Knowledge and understanding of IT and general networking solutions. How to setup a dedicated survey network and interface survey sensors to online
Good knowledge of different data protocols used with survey sensors, serial 232, 422, 485 protocols, ethernet comms, fibre optic
Experience of CCTV and video systems. Setting up video distribution on board vessels
Ability to problem solve and fault find issues with equipment. Demonstrate good problem-solving practices and show common sense logical thinking to identify problems
Ability to make up and terminate all types of cabling, using specific tools, for interfacing, antenna cabling, network cabling, serial cabling, video cabling, ROV/survey sensor cabling
Ability to create vessel wiring diagrams, setup notes in relevant software packages
Maintain, service, calibrate equipment used in offshore survey operations
Keep vessel inventories, manifests, equipment certification up to date
Knowledge of data storage systems
Knowledge of online software packages, interfacing survey sensors to online systems and testing
Conduct personnel performance reviews/appraisals for your direct reports
Requirements
Education in Electronics/Electrical/Mechatronics degree are desired
Relevant industry experience is essential in an offshore survey in a Senior Survey Engineer role
Technical understanding and knowledge of major survey equipment and software used in the offshore survey sector
Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work in a team environment
Able to work Online back-to-back with that Surveyor in case required
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, having received both initial jabs and booster shots