Overview / Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Offshore Drilling Rig / Barge Positioning Surveyor to manage offshore positioning and navigation survey activities for drilling rigs, jack-up rigs, and marine barges. The role involves ensuring accurate vessel positioning, safe rig moves, and compliance with project specifications, marine safety standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct offshore positioning surveys for drilling rigs, jack-up rigs, barges, and marine vessels.
• Plan and execute rig moves, barge positioning, and offshore navigation survey activities.
• Operate and maintain DGPS/GNSS, gyrocompass, motion sensors, acoustic positioning systems, and other survey equipment.
• Perform positioning checks, equipment calibration, and quality control of survey data.
• Support anchor handling, mooring operations, and jack-up rig positioning as required.
• Coordinate with rig masters, marine crews, offshore installation managers, and client representatives.
• Monitor vessel movements, positioning accuracy, and operational safety during offshore activities.
• Prepare survey reports, positioning records, as-built documentation, and daily operational updates.
• Ensure compliance with offshore HSE procedures, client requirements, and applicable marine survey standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant offshore survey experience, preferably 5–10+ years, with direct involvement in drilling rig moves or barge positioning operations.
• Education: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hydrographic Surveying, Geomatics, Marine Engineering, Survey Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Industry Exposure: Proven experience in offshore oil and gas operations, including jack-up rig positioning, barge movements, and marine construction support.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of offshore positioning techniques, coordinate systems, geodetic principles, and marine navigation.
• Survey Equipment: Hands-on experience with DGPS/GNSS, gyrocompass, USBL/LBL acoustic positioning systems, and associated survey sensors.
• Software Skills: Familiarity with offshore survey and positioning software such as EIVA NaviPac, Qinsy, or equivalent systems.
• Operational Skills: Ability to work independently offshore, troubleshoot survey equipment, and coordinate with multidisciplinary marine teams.
• Certifications: Valid offshore safety certifications such as BOSIET/FOET and offshore medical fitness certification are preferred. Additional hydrographic survey qualifications are an advantage.

Join Our Team

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Join Mannai in Qatar and contribute your offshore survey expertise to challenging drilling and marine positioning operations, where safety, accuracy, and operational excellence are essential.