Job Description

Job Overview:

The Chief Survey Specialist proactively identifies and solves the most complex Survey (Mar) problems and uses ground-breaking methods to think beyond existing solutions. The Chief Survey Specialist directly impacts McDermott's results by developing innovative solutions and works with Senior Management, customers, regulators, and vendors to influence Survey (Mar) -related decisions. The Chief Survey Specialist is recognized as an expert within the company and supports teammates by sharing their technical expertise and discipline-related knowledge.



Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.




For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Manage and guide to survey team across regions Manage Survey sub-contract evaluations Plan for survey team and roles across regions Bid support on offshore and onshore survey Monitor closely all ongoing survey operations Coordinate and support project management and Operations Identify project requirements for survey services Monitor survey service orders Review and approve survey invoices and timesheets Identify and review the latest available technology as applicable Oversee the quality control of survey-related scopes Provide technical guidance and support to survey specialists Represent McDermott in survey McDermott-related organizations, e.g., IMCA Represent McDermott in critical survey-related issues with Clients Monitor and manage survey equipment on McDermott's assets

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Surveying, Hydrography, Geomatics, Marine Sciences, or a related field Extensive experience of >15 years in marine construction surveying within the EPCI industry, with a strong understanding of offshore construction projects, pipeline installations, and subsea infrastructure Proven experience in leading and managing a team of surveyors, fostering a positive work environment, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and maintaining high standards of performance Proficiency in using modern surveying methods, equipment, and software In-depth knowledge of marine construction surveying techniques, including hydrographic surveys, land survey, geophysical surveys, geotechnical surveys, and subsea positioning methods Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, including those set by national maritime authorities, classification societies, and international surveying organizations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret survey data, perform quality control checks, and provide accurate recommendations and insights Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders at various organizational levels Proven track record of delivering high-quality surveying projects on time and within budget, including experience in project scoping, planning, and execution Professional certifications in marine surveying, such as RICS Chartered Surveyor or similar, would be advantageous
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