Survey Engineer

Kongsberg Discovery delivers advanced products and systems for positioning, navigation and automation across a wide range of vessels and offshore installations. We also specialize in seabed surveying and monitoring solutions. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Survey Engineer to join our Rental and service team. In this role you will contribute to rental & repair workshop and field service operations, responsible for providing effective technical support covering a vast range of instrumentation, electronic systems and products, such as:

• Topside Positioning and Referencing Systems (e.g. Seapath, RADius)
• Underwater Mapping Sonars (e.g. EM Multibeam)
• Underwater Positioning & Communications (e.g. cNODE, HiPAP)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality technical service, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support delivery projects and collaborate with sales and after sales teams.
• Provide customer training and onboard operational assistance.
• Plan, execute, and complete assigned tasks with professionalism and ensure all work meets performance and quality standards.
• Carry out routine maintenance and testing on the full range of products within the Rental Pool.
• Fault-find, diagnose and conduct suitable repairs on either Kongsberg Rental or customer owned equipment.
• Prepare and configure hardware as required to meet rental project specifications.
• Prepare software and network configurations as required to meet rental project specifications.
• Provide technical assistance on rental products to customers & colleagues by telephone, email and site visits.
• Regularly liaise with customers and colleagues globally in support of operations.
• Carry out off-site/vessel installation and commissioning of rental and sale products when necessary.
• Produce detailed service reports, maintain relevant documentation and update various IT systems in support of rental & service projects.
• Assist with workshop facility maintenance and monitoring tasks.
• Undertake training as necessary to develop and maintain industry and technical knowledge of product portfolio.
• Contribute towards effective team working and communication both internally and externally.
• Work in accordance with Kongsberg Processes and company procedures, reporting any issues and suggesting improvements if required.
• Promote and demonstrate a high standard of good health and safety practice for self and others.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum HND level in a relevant engineering related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years work experience in practical engineering role.
• Previous experience in the survey industry is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of underwater acoustics will be beneficial.
• Valid UK Passport or proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Valid offshore certificates (e.g., BOSIET/FOET and Offshore medical) or the ability to obtain them.

Key Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem solver with a self-driven attitude, patience and professionalism.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally at short notice.
• Excellent attention to detail and strive to produce high quality work.
• Able to handle several activities simultaneously.
• Able to work proactively alone and in a team environment.
• Good customer support and people skills.

We Offer

With us, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefit package with good development opportunities in an international environment. We offer an inspiring and safe work environment and the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future. At Kongsberg, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.