Sr. Survey Data Processor

Senior Survey Data Processor – Leads onboard data processing for offshore hydrographic and geophysical survey projects. Responsibilities include high‑level data analysis, quality control, workflow optimization, mentoring junior staff, and delivering final data products that meet all technical and contractual requirements. Position is offshore, located in the Gulf of Mexico and other remote global sites with domestic and overseas travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe work practices offshore and ensure compliance during all data processing activities.
• Coordinate closely with captains, crew, Party Chiefs, and project managers on daily project objectives.
• Lead all onboard processing efforts, including advanced analysis of multibeam, backscatter, side scan, single‑beam, sub‑bottom, and positioning data.
• Perform high‑level GPS and inertial sensor calibration validation.
• Interpret complex datasets and develop technical insights for clients and project teams.
• Produce final‑quality processed data, charts, maps, and detailed technical reports.
• Advise on acquisition strategies based on processing results and field conditions.
• Oversee all quality assurance processes for raw and processed data.
• Ensure full compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and best practices.
• Manage complete backups, data archiving, and final data transfers.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex software, equipment, or data‑related issues.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration checks, mobilization, and demobilization of survey systems.
• Ensure survey gear readiness and proper inventory of spare parts.
• Serve as the primary processing point of contact for clients, Party Chiefs, and project managers.
• Prepare comprehensive daily reporting and detailed technical summaries of data findings.
• Communicate risks, issues, and corrective recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Train and mentor Processors I and II in advanced workflows and best practices.
• Guide the development of standardized processing procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide onshore technical review or processing support as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications – Required

• Five or more years’ experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a Survey Professional.
• Advanced proficiency in hydrographic and geophysical processing software and workflows.
• Extensive experience processing multibeam, side scan, sub‑bottom, magnetometer, and positioning datasets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Proven ability to solve complex data issues and guide operational decisions.
• Significant offshore survey processing experience.
• Knowledge of GPS and motion reference positioning systems, calibration techniques and data processing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to obtain a valid passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work documents.

Qualifications – Desired

• Two‑year technical degree or higher in related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Current security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Working Conditions

• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently humidity above 90%, noise over 85 decibels, and intense glare.
• Potential exposure to open fire, flames, sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, and may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.