The Client

Our client, EGS, is a multi-national organisation operating in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia. EGS provides a wide range of marine survey services to the Telecommunications, Renewables, Oil & Gas, Charting and Marine Infrastructure sectors.

Due to an increase in demand for EGS services based out of Australia, they are seeking a Survey Technician to join their Western Australian branch, supporting onshore and offshore survey operations.

The Role

Based at the EGS branch in South Fremantle, the successful candidate will support the Surveyor and Party Chief on projects in Australia and overseas, both in the office/warehouse and offshore. EGS estimates the following workload:

Onshore

- Based in South Fremantle, with additional land-based project work in Australia and overseas
- Approximately 60% of the time

Offshore & Inshore

- North-west Australia, wider Australia and international
- Approximately 40% of the time – 90 to 120 days per year

Multibeam work accounts for over half of the workload, with side scan, sub-bottom, UXO, geophysics, ROV support and geotech support making up the remainder. EGS operates a large suite of equipment including Applanix, Kongsberg, Reson, Edgetech, Sonardyne and EIVA systems.

The Survey Technician collects, records and processes survey data and keeps the survey equipment running, in support of the Surveyor. You will be involved in:

- Vessel mobilisation and demobilisation
- Installation, calibration and verification of survey equipment under the direction of the Surveyor
- Survey data acquisition using multibeam echosounder, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, USBL and GNSS/INS positioning systems
- Logging, backing up and initial processing of survey data, with routine computations and QC checks
- Working closely with the engineering department to troubleshoot equipment, sensor and network issues offshore

You will also be responsible for:

- Installation,



maintenance and preparation of survey equipment
- Maintaining service logs, calibration records and equipment databases for EGS assets
- Administration and maintenance of equipment stores at the warehouse
- Accurate reporting of issues, faults and maintenance
- Following EGS and client HSE procedures at all times

The role may also include the following upskilling and non-project activities:

- Coxswain's training, gaining sea time on the EGS survey launch
- UAV training and certification
- CPD training and opportunities

The Candidate

EGS is seeking a Survey Technician with at least 2 years' experience in hydrographic or geophysical survey operations. Candidates with appropriate military or industrial training are also encouraged to apply.

Essential Criteria

- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in surveying, spatial science, electronics/engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
- At least 2 years' experience in offshore or inshore hydrographic/geophysical survey operations
- Experience in the mobilisation, calibration, operation and maintenance of survey equipment
- Experience with acquisition and navigation software such as EIVA NaviPac/NaviScan, QINSy or Hypack
- Experience with at least one processing package such as EIVA NaviEdit/NaviModel, Qimera or Caris
- Experience with Kongsberg/Reson MBES, side scan sonar, RTK/GNSS and Sonardyne/Kongsberg USBL
- Willing to work from the EGS office and warehouse in South Fremantle, WA
- Can commit to site work / working away for between 3 days and up to 6 weeks offshore
- Able to pass an offshore medical and hold current BOSIET/FOET (or willing to obtain)
- Valid passport
- Valuable oral and written communication skills and a practical, team-oriented approach

Renumeration
$85,000 – $95,000 Per Year + Super + Onsite Allowance

Interested? Please apply via Indeed.

Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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