Senior Marine Operations Engineer (R0023574) Wallingford, England
Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. We’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us and for bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further.
The role
As a Senior Marine Operations Engineer, you will be involved in all aspects of marine surveys to include Metocean field engineering activities. The engineer will be the lead person managing the deployment and recovery of Metocean equipment, both moorings and subsea components while also acting as the offshore client liaison.
This position will suit experienced an aspiring party chief from a similar background, geophysical or seismic surveys who is looking for a more varied career. The projects range from one or two days to longer trips of up to four weeks with the potential to work all over the world. Our engineers are involved in a mixture of offshore and coastal vessels, drilling platforms and onshore installations. As no two projects are the same, you will need to be resourceful and flexible and enjoy working in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Additionally, you will also be asked to add your experience to project planning. This role can be based out of our Wallingford, Oxfordshire office and Portchester, Hampshire office. This may also be an offshore role based on fixed number of days offshore for the right candidate.
Who we’re looking for:
* It is essential that you have previous experience in a similar role (deck operations on a vessel).
* Previous offshore experience on a variety of projects (or similar type work) and willing to work offshore for approximately 2 to 3 weeks at a time, within UK, Europe and Africa.
* Experience deployment of marine monitoring instrumentation equipment (or similar) and proficient in the setup and operation of commonly used sensors (training will be provided).
* Knowledge and understanding of lift plans.
* Good at problem solving, enjoy tackling technical challenges.
* The ability to work to strict deadlines within short notice changes.
* A systematic and methodical approach with a fine attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and language skills in English (reading, written and spoken).
* Full driving licence.
* Experience of Managing small teams
* Experience of acting as a client liaison
* BSc degree or above in oceanography, science, instrumentation, engineering, electrical or mechanical.
* Understand the principles of real-time data, data acquisition and data QC and are proficient in the use of software.
What we offer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better.
* Benefits for this role include a competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
* Discount and benefit portal
* Option to lease an electric car.
* 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
* Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
* Subsidised canteen in Wallingford
* Free parking.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.
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