DOF Canada is currently seeking a detailed oriented and client focused individual for the position of
Survey Party Chief. A key to success for this position is the ability to collaborate with offshore and onshore personnel. The Party Chief will report to the Project Manager. If you are looking for a dynamic environment to learn and grow your career, DOF Canada is a great opportunity!
We are looking to expand our survey team to support ongoing long-term multi year international and local projects. Expected 4 to 6 week rotation.
Key Responsibilities- Supervising checking and testing of survey equipment and software prior to project
- Coordinating and managing the mobilisation of survey equipment and software on vessel
- Must have a full understanding of the flow of data from the calibration at the project mobilization, through the logging and quality control of all data
- Development of project procedures and assist in project preparation.
- Management of project work scope and adhering to the contractual aspects of the project offshore.
- Manage, provide guidance and supervise the Offshore survey team
- Ensure the work is performed with adequate equipment and personnel.
- Ensure all personnel meet the company requirements for operational capability, competence, health, and safety.
- Communicate, on a daily basis, with the Project Manager.
- Liaising with client representatives and senior vessel/ROV crew.
- Manage subcontractor's field team.
- Responsible for carrying out offshore appraisals and encouraging / ensuring team development.
- Accountable for delegation of responsibility in accordance with company procedures, when appropriate.
- Must complete daily/end of project reporting.
- Responsible for Offshore QHSE.
- Implement and maintain survey standards throughout offshore operations.
- A full appreciation of the survey deliverables is required so that on completion of a project, all data will be backed up and submitted to the Project Manager/Onshore team in the agreed DOF Subsea formats.
- Liaise with the Project Manager to ensure a complete understanding of the commercial impact of all decisions made offshore.
RequirementsKey Qualifications and Experience:- Post Secondary Education in Hydrographic Survey or Geomatics degree or similar education
- At least 3 years of experience as a Senior Surveyor
- Key experience in acting Party Chief or Party Chief duties
- Proficiency in Microsoft Packages - Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Document Control Systems
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent communicator, reader, and writer.
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Leadership Communication
(Training programme can compensate for lack of experience.)
BenefitsSuccessful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process. 
