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Founded in 1968, Klein Marine Systems (Klein Associates) is the world's leading supplier of side scan sonar equipment and waterside security and surveillance systems. Klein enjoys a worldwide reputation of excellence founded on high-quality products and customer service.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill an open Service & Test Technician position for our SONAR and Waterside Security product lines.  This position will be based out of Klein’s Salem NH office.  The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing in-house and occasional field level engineering/technical support. In-house activities include test/troubleshoot/repair production electronics from system to component level, engineering & documentation support, system level test/customer demonstrations and customer support.  Field work will include installation, commissioning, and training as well as preventive and corrective maintenance and will involve domestic and foreign travel to work at remote site locations, offshore facilities and vessels. Successful candidate will also perform both formal and informal training in-house and at customer sites.

Job Description

·         Test, troubleshoot, and repair SONAR production electronics from system to component level

·         Test & calibrate electronic circuitry relative to company product lines

·         Work from test procedures, schematics, and wiring diagrams / update/modify ECNs as needed

·         Experience with security sensor technologies

·         Experience with SONAR/marine navigation/radar technologies & equipment

·         Undertake technical field jobs for both training and direct survey assistance

·         Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills

·         Proficient with all standard electronic test equipment

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows operating systems

·         Network (LAN/WAN) and CCTV surveillance systems experience a plus

·         Working knowledge of computers and computer networks

·         Must be willing to travel as needed (~10-20% domestic and international)

Basic Qualifications

·         Bachelors’ degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline (Equivalent work experience will be considered)

·         Three (3) plus years experience in a system level engineering/technical support position

To apply for this position, send your resume to Paul.Gardner@KleinMarineSystems.com. Please include that you found the job position at the THSOA.org website.

Klein Marine Systems is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law. Klein Marine Systems would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, however, only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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University of Southern Mississippi Campus at Gulf Park, Long Beach, MS is seeking a Instructor in Hydrographic Science.

The position's duties include: help manage a newly developed undergraduate program in Hydrographic Science, student recruitment and advisement, curricula delivery, and development of planned December 2017 application to the International Board for Standards of Competency for Hydrographic Surveyors.

Applicants should hold a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in hydrographic science, marine science, geomatics engineering, ocean engineering, or closely related field. Applicants should have demonstrated field experience for acquiring hydrographic data, processing and management of hydrographic data, and proficiency in operating commercial survey equipment and software packages. Teaching experience is highly desired. Applicants should also hold internationally or nationally recognized certifications in hydrography.  Pay is negotiable based on experience.

Additional information can be found online at http://jobs.usm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56767.

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ASV, LLC is seeking individuals to fill the following positions.

• Vice President and General Manager
• Defense Sales, North America
• Autonomous Systems Software Engineer
  

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To apply for this position send resume with cover letter to careers@alpineocean.com. Please include that you found the job position at the THSOA.org website.

Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey Inc. provides marine geophysical, geotechnical, oceanographic and environmental surveying services throughout the US and worldwide has an immediate opening in their Northern New Jersey headquarters for a CAD/GIS Technician.

Responsibilities:

•  Provide CAD and design support for offshore marine surveying projects
• Produce legible, aesthetic, and technically correct drawings in an efficient manner
• Manage and organize data
• Communicate and work pro-actively with project managers and field personnel
  

Requirements:

• Proficiency with AutoCAD (including Civil 3D), ArcGIS, and MS Office software applications
• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience
• High degree of self-motivation
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with GPS device software
• B.S. in surveying technology/geomatics, marine science, geology, or related field a plus
• A.S. in drafting and design a plus.
• Working knowledge of land/marine surveying activities a plus
• Knowledge of Autochart a plus

Alpine offers a competitive pay and benefits package designed to attract and retain the talent needed to assure continued success.

Visit our website: www.alpineocean.com for more information about our company For consideration for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter including your current salary interest to: careers@alpineocean.com

No phone calls and no employment agency submissions, please.

Alpine Ocean is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

About Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey:
Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, Inc. (Alpine), founded in 1957 and a Gardline Company since 2009, provides industry and government with the technical expertise to plan, acquire and interpret scientific data from marine and freshwater environments. Company capabilities include geophysical, geotechnical, hydrographic, oceanographic, environmental and positioning services. Since our founding by a group of Lamont Doherty scientists over 50 years ago, Alpine has worked on more than 3,000 marine survey projects worldwide. Alpine maintains its company headquarters in Norwood, New Jersey

Our professional staff consists of geologists, geophysicists, hydrographers, and marine scientists, many with advanced degrees and significant industry experience.

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HydroTerra Technologies has an immediate opening for a Hydrographic Survey Party Chief for projects in the Gulf of Mexico Coast area. MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THE LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA AREA.

HydroTerra Technologies is currently seeking a Hydrographic Survey Party chief. Three to five year’s knowledge and experience with HYPACK software, sidescan, multibeam and magnetometer applications is required. Acceptable candidates must be an experienced Hydrographic Surveyor. ACSM Certified Hydrographer, International Hydrographer Certification, Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) is preferred.

Survey work will be in mobile applications primarily vessel based single and multibeam bathymetry, seafloor mapping using side scan sonar, magnetometers, and subbottom profilers.

Job Description Information:

• Configure and operate various hydrographic instrumentation primarily multibeam bathymetric, side scan sonar, and subbottom profilers.
• Configure and operate RTK and DGPS navigation systems for navigation and data collection purposes.
• Ability to configure and operate land survey equipment is a plus.
• Execute projects within small teams and responsible to conduct and self-manage projects.
• Basic maintenance and repair of systems in the field as well as in the office tech shop.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement of the company’s processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience conducting Hydrographic Surveys with at least one year in direct charge of Hydrographic Survey Projects.
• Post high school surveying and/or industrial training in college, university or a vocational / technical setting.
• Experience with Hypack/Hysweep data collection and processing is required.
• Familiarity with GPS processing software, such as Trimble Geomatics Office, required.
• Knowledge and experience with the collection of Multi-beam, Side-scan sonar, and familiarity with hydrographic data processing and analysis software, such as Hypack.
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office and technical software applications required.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal, to include communicating in a professional manner.
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted Louisiana driver's license or be able to acquire one, and an acceptable driving record.
• Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.
• Must be able to routinely lift/carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and lift/move equipment up to 75 pounds.
  

Benefits:

• Full benefits package including health benefits.
• Compensation: Competitive
  

Responsibilities:
Alpine is currently searching for a Field Project Manager/Party Chief with a specialty in hydrography and geophysics to be based in Norwood, NJ. The chosen individual will be a core member of our operational team that has an excellent reputation for the provision of high quality, reliable and accurate geophysical, geotechnical, hydrographic and oceanographic measurement services. This is primarily a field position and the Candidate must be willing to travel, both domestically and internationally. This position will involve four to six months of field assignments per year. These assignments can be both short 2-day to 2-week long local and domestic projects and longer duration offshore and international projects. Field work can be both shore based and offshore based including 24-hour per day ship operations.

The role will involve a number of key activities including:

• Field project management, including client liaising, planning field operations, overseeing field personnel while on the project and providing QA/QC of data. Enforcement and monitoring of HSSE protocols will also fall under the individual’s duties.
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of geophysical data acquisition systems and software including Side Scan Sonars, Subbottom Profilers and Magnetometers. Knowledge of operation and deployment of high resolution multi-channel a plus. Software packages which could be used include QINSy, HYPACK, MagLog, SonarWiz, SonarPro, Geosuite, GeoFusion, MATLAB and Global Mapper.
• Candidate should have good knowledge of navigation and positioning techniques and an adequate knowledge of multi-beam data acquisition in order to oversee QC.
• Candidate should have some trouble shooting capability on equipment especially when it comes to fine tuning systems for best results.
• Knowledge of mobilizing third party vessels from the bottom up a plus.
• Candidate should have good writing skills and should be able to write preliminary reports and process and interpret data at least to the QA/QC stages.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or GIS a plus.
• Employee is responsible for the quality of work performed along with personal safety, co-workers safety and the care and maintenance of equipment.
• Support and encourage continuous improvement of the company’s processes, including safety program and quality management system.
• Communicate tactfully and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Able to meet deadlines and operate under pressure.
  

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a degree in a marine sciences related field (hydrography, geomatics, geology, geophysics, or oceanography) and minimum of 5 years applied marine science field experience, or an applicable Master’s Degree and 3 years’ experience. The Candidate’s area of expertise should fall within one or multiple of the following areas: O&G infrastructure projects, submarine cable/pipeline routing, civil engineering and/or environmental assessment projects. The Candidate must possess proven leadership/management skills along with excellent communication and writing skills. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid working Visa and be willing to travel both within the U.S. and overseas.

Benefits:
Alpine offers access to substantial resources, training, experience and growth opportunities, providing employees a long lived and fulfilling career. As Field Project Manager/Party Chief you will be interfacing directly with the company’s Senior Project Managers.

Alpine offers a full benefits package including yearly salary reviews, paid vacation, personal days, health insurance coverage, life insurance, a 401K plan. Benefits may also include corporate credit card, cellular phone and car allowance. Relocation assistance is also available if appropriate.

Alpine is proud to be an AA/EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

To apply for this position, visit http://careers.pge.com/jobs/descriptions/bathymetric-technician-ii-san-ramon-california-job-1-6806862. Please include that you found the job position at the THSOA.org website.

Position Summary

This position is both a field and office position. You will work under the direction of a team lead. The primary focus of the team is performing bathymetric, hydrographic, and depth of utility projects both major/minor in size. You may also be responsible for performing minor maintenance of field equipment and survey vessels.

You should have a minimum 2 years hydrographic or land surveying experience; with an emphasis on Multibeam Echo Sounder and GPS survey techniques, and experience with hydrographic data acquisition and processing software. Familiarity with CADD, GIS and Microsoft Excel and word along with strong oral and written communication skills with a customer focus and a can do attitude are required. Overnight travel up to 20% of the time, throughout the PG&E territory.

This position is an ESC Union Position. You will be required to be a member of or join the ESC Union.

Bathymetric equipment includes multibeam echo sounders, singlebeam echo sounders, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, GPS survey instruments, utility locating equipment, and small boats.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Demonstrate safe working practices at all times. Advocate focus on customer, general public and employee safety in all work practices.
• Communication: excellent communication skills (oral and written) are essential. Successful candidates should work well with others and have a client focus. Job requires developing and promoting strong client relationships, having a can do attitude and being sensitive to client issues.
• Technical Acquisition of Field Data: The successful candidate should possess a technical ability to use computers and highly specialized bathymetric surveying equipment.

Under the supervision of a team lead, duties may include::

• Performing routine work as a member of a bathymetric team; which includes making precise bathymetric and depth of utility measurements using conventional and state of the art surveying instruments; making and interpreting survey calculations; researching, analyzing, checking, and adjusting bathymetric and depth of utility survey data. Maybe required to operate small survey vessels. Experience with Trimble Data Collectors and Access, survey grade GPS systems and depth of utility survey equipment desired.
• Preparing CADD drawings and maps from field data, field notes, and office data required. Prepare plan and profile CADD drawings, depth contours, or other special drawings required. Experience with Trimble Business Center, AutoCad Civil 3D, Bentley InRoads and Microstation, HYPACK or other bathymetric surveying software desired.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical computations and be able to check calculations of others. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Field work is often performed from boats in size from 10-30 feet in size. Ability to work from survey vessels of this size required. Knowledge in marine environments and boating skills desired.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Associate Degree in Hydrographic Science, or related field
• 2 years of related experience in hydrographic or related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrographic Science, or related field
• Experience with AutoCad Civil 3D, GIS, or Bentley InRoads/Microstation

Department Overview

The men and women of Electric Operations ensure the delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers. Electric Operations is responsible for every aspect of PG&E's electric distribution and transmission operations, including planning, engineering, maintenance and construction, asset management, business planning, restoration and emergency response.

Company

Based in San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. And we deliver some of the nation’s cleanest energy to our customers in Northern and Central California. For PG&E, “Together, Building a Better California” is not just a slogan. It’s the very core of our mission and the scale by which we measure our success. We know that the nearly 16 million people who do business with our company count on our more than 24,000 employees for far more than the delivery of utility services. They, along with every citizen of the state we call home, also expect PG&E to help improve their quality of life, the economic vitality of their communities, and the prospect for a better future fueled by clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

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To apply for this position send resume to jobs@jfbrennan.com. Please include that you found the job position at the THSOA.org website.

Division: Hydrographic Surveys and Mapping
Job Status: Full Time – Non-union
Reports to: Hydrographic Systems Manager

Description:
The primary role of this position is to provide hydrographic surveying, mapping and positioning support, reporting, land survey work and general survey support.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform field hydrographic surveys collecting bathymetric and other data
• Post process field data, compute quantities, create charts, and report
• Calibration and trouble-shooting of dredge positioning systems
• Reporting of bathymetric conditions, quantities and other pertinent data to colleagues and supervisors for review and direction
• Collect, assemble, review and report production related materials and values
• Perform field sediment sampling and reporting
• Verify the precision of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites
• Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys
• Determine position and elevation of important features and boundaries in survey areas using precision hydrographic systems, GPS technologies, total stations and levelling instruments
• Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and technical personnel, clients, and others
• Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys
• Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their precision
• Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare proposals or to direct others in proposal preparation
• Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures
• Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of bathymetric and other data
• Develop criteria for the design  and modification of survey instruments
• Ability to travel 75-100% of the time
• Any other duties as assigned
  

 
Qualifications and Skills:

• 1-5 Years of experience within the hydrographic industry preferred
• A.S. or B.S. in Surveying and Mapping, Natural Resources or similar curriculum preferred
• Professional state license and or nationally recognized hydrographic certification preferred
• Experience utilizing bathymetric survey tools including single-beam and multi-beam echo-sounders
• Experience using bathymetric process software
• Experience using conventional survey tools including auto-levels, total station etc.
• Ability to work successfully as a team member
• Perform the work professionally, honestly, with integrity and a commitment safety and excellence
• Willingness to work 12+ hours/day, nights and weekends depending on project schedules
  

The Brennan Companies are a Equal Opportunity Employer

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HydroTerra Technologies has an immediate opening for a Survey Helper for projects in the Gulf of Mexico area . MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO THE LAFAYETTE LOUISIANA AREA.

Knowledge with land and Hydrographic survey applications would be helpful. Survey work will be in mobile applications primarily vessel based single and multibeam bathymetry, seafloor mapping using side scan sonar, magnetometers, and subbottom profilers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loading equipment and supplies into survey vehicle in the mornings and removing upon return to the office.
  
• Maintaining vehicle in a neat and orderly manner.
  
• Assisting the Party Chief and other crew members in gathering data as directed.
  
• Ensuring all batteries are placed on the charges and that all equipment is wiped down or cleaned as necessary.
  
• Measuring distances on a variety of structures and relaying the data to crew.
  
• Utilization of proper techniques in the use of prism poles, level rods and other equipment necessary in the performance of the job to ensure data is accurately collected.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to work in varied environmental conditions.
  
• Must be able to perform the physical tasks as necessary to complete the jobs as set out by their supervisors.
  
• Must have good communication skills to ensure instructions and field data are properly relayed between the crew.
  
• Must readily accept direction by others as to how to perform their assigned tasks.
  
• Must be able to retain and utilize instructions given on methods and procedures so production requirements are met.
  
• In addition, to be qualified for employment with us, all candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and clean driving record.

Please send resume to mike.nitska@hydroterratec.com.

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DEA is currently looking for a Senior Hydrographic Data Analyst to be based in our Vancouver, WA office and have the ability to go off shore and travel on 20 day rotations. Our Senior Hydrographic Data Analyst will provide data processing and analysis, and production of deliverables to NOAA Office of Coast Survey and USACE specifications using Caris HIPS and other processing software. Duties would include: data management; estimate projects; coordinate, manage, and perform data processing efforts; QA/QC of data by validating field checks, comparing to prior surveys, cross line analysis, and other methods to verify data accuracy; assist with field operations; maintain good relations with clients and staff. The scope would cover a wide range of processing and analysis of hydrographic and marine geophysical data. Additional duties may include guidance, leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior staff.

Basic Qualifications:

• Familiar with the use of some or all of the following: Reson multibeam systems, POS/MV positioning and motion reference system, EdgeTech side scan sonars and similar sonar instrumentation
• Bachelors Degree in Geomatics, Geography, Ocean Engineering, Ocean Mapping, GIS or related science field
• Strong organizational skills and team player
• Strong working knowledge with NOAA and USACE specifications for hydrographic surveys
• Minimum of 7 years conducting and processing hydrographic surveys
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and safety conscious
• Strong working knowledge of Windows-based programs, ESRI ArcGIS, as well as hydrographic data processing software including:  Chesapeake SonarWiz, Caris HIPS/SIPS, and Fledermaus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Geographic Information System Professional a plus

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

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