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Geosciences / Survey Engineer
About this role
The role is for a Geosciences or Survey Engineer with a focus on planning, reviewing and interpreting geophysical, geotechnical, hydrographic and positioning survey data to support offshore field development, subsea infrastructure, pipelines and installation activities. It targets professionals with extensive experience in geosciences or survey engineering within the oil and gas sector, particularly offshore surveys. The employer, U-Connect Human Resources Consulting, is a Nigerian firm offering HR and customer care solutions with services including outsourcing, recruitment, payroll and related support. The position involves coordinating survey activities, analysing seabed conditions and hazards, and collaborating with subsea, pipeline, structural, marine and construction teams. It also requires monitoring contractor performance and maintaining survey records and technical reports.
What you would do
- Plan, coordinate and review geophysical, geotechnical, bathymetric and hydrographic surveys.
- Interpret seabed and subsurface data to identify geological features, geohazards and engineering constraints.
- Support pipeline route selection, platform siting, subsea equipment positioning and installation planning.
- Review survey reports, charts, maps, positioning data and contractor deliverables.
- Assess seabed conditions and shallow hazards affecting offshore developments.
- Coordinate with subsea, pipeline, structural, marine and construction engineering teams.
- Monitor survey contractor performance and compliance with project specifications.
- Support offshore positioning, as-built surveys and installation verification.
- Maintain survey records and prepare technical reports.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Geomatics, Surveying, Marine Science or related discipline.
- 8 to 12 years of relevant geosciences or survey engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Experience in offshore geophysical, hydrographic, geotechnical or positioning surveys.
- Knowledge of seabed mapping, geohazard assessment, survey positioning and offshore data interpretation.
- Familiarity with survey equipment, data processing software and industry standards.
- Experience with subsea and pipeline projects is an advantage.
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