Marine Instrumentation and Survey Specialist (Saudi Arabia)

A leading Talent Acquisition Company in Saudi Arabia is on the lookout for a Marine Instrumentation and Survey Specialist to join our esteemed organization in Saudi Arabia. As a prominent talent acquisition consultancy, we specialize in connecting highly skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities across various sectors, including Oil & Energy, Marine, Infrastructure, and beyond.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of marine operations, responsible for designing, implementing, and managing instrumentation and survey systems tailored for marine environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of marine survey projects, contributing to both data collection and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Marine Technology Laboratory and be responsible for all processes, tools, safety procedures, etc.
• Manage and maintain all relevant equipment.
• Work in electronic and mechanical aptitude, project management capabilities, and a proven track record in working with complex instrumentation.
• Coordinate survey equipment to include log keeping, installation, commissioning, training, calibration, etc.
• Assist KBD users in the setup of sea-going, terrestrial, and deployed instrumentation as well as the retrieval of data from recovered equipment.
• Undertake maintenance and servicing on a range of other field equipment, including (but not limited to) diving equipment and compressors (after appropriate training, if necessary).
• Demonstrate strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and ability to repair in a timely manner.
• Plan, conduct, and lead technology support for marine and terrestrial surveys following established scientific methodologies.
• Work with KBD project managers to identify commercially available technologies to ensure accurate and reliable delivery of survey requirements.
• Manage projects and teams, including budgeting, schedules, and logistics.
• Build marine and terrestrial robotics and autonomous survey solutions.
• Become proficient in all manner of autonomous survey technologies ranging from Airborne Drones, Unmanned Surface Vessels, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, and Remotely Operated Vehicles.
• Exhibit willingness and ability to rapidly learn new processing software and to obtain international accreditation in the same.