Hydrographic Technician Job at Terra Remote Sensing
Company Description
Terra Remote Sensing Inc. is an international mapping company specializing in the acquisition, analyses, and
production of spatial data. We offer world-class expertise in digital airborne mapping, hydrographic charting, marine
geophysics, and geomatics support services.
Position Overview:
Terra’s Marine business continues to succeed and Terra is seeking to add a full-time Hydrographic Technician to
assist with marine geophysical and hydrographic surveying; including but not limited to acoustic positioning and
imaging as well as data processing and reporting.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, possess an ambitious work ethic and be a great team player. This
role requires an inherently fast learner who is comfortable with travel and extended remote assignments.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Manager, Marine Operations, the successful candidate is responsible for:
- Conducting high resolution marine hydrographic and geophysical surveys.
- Assisting with the maintenance, logistics and planning and operation of navigation and positioning equipment to
- Maintaining field logs as well as processing and analyzing data during and after survey completion.
- Participating in all project set-up requirements, including, project checklists, forms and equipment, preparing
- Assisting with reporting writing and client presentations.
- Maintaining and developing standard operating procedures, work instructions and documentation in relation to
- Pro-actively performing maintenance and testing in order to diagnose and correct software and hardware
problems before they arise.
Job Requirements
• 1+ years of data acquisition and processing of high-resolution marine hydrographic and/or geophysical data
- Undergraduate degree or related diploma in a related Marine Surveying program. Hydrographer Certification
- Knowledge and experience in managing projects, including project scheduling, budgeting and writing reports.
- Working knowledge of sonar equipment; including data acquisition and post-processing, underwater video
systems, and marine geophysical and hydrographic surveying equipment. Experience with underwater ROV’s
an asset.
- Sound working knowledge of singe-beam & multibeam echosounders, scanning sonars; including, side scan
navigation and data collection software.
- Experience using Hypack/HySweep, Microstation, AutoCAD, GIS and any other pertinent and related software
- Experience trailering and operating small boats (up to 35 feet in length). Boat Operator Certificate required
- SVOP, MEDS, SRT, First Aid are assets.
- Ability to travel and a valid Driver’s License required.
- A valid and clear criminal record check is required upon hire.
Job Classification
Location:
Based out of North Saanich, British Columbia
Job type:
Full time
Additional Information
Compensation will correspond with experience. Full benefits are included: paid vacation, extended health and
dental, life insurance, LTD, sick days, annual wellness allowance and annual training allowance.
Terra is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principle of equity in employment. Relocation will not be
provided for this position.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to
careers@terraremote.com, Attention: Human Resources.
For additional information please visit our website at http://www.terraremote.com/
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