McDermott International, Ltd

Senior Manager Marine Operations-Survey (Subject Matter Expert / Technical Team Lead in Offshore Survey Operations)

Houston, TX

full_time

About This Job

Company Overview:

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.

Job Overview:

The Sr. Manager Marine Operations - Survey proactively identifies and solves the most complex Survey (Mar) problems and uses industry proven methods as well as new technology to think beyond existing solutions. The Sr. Manager Marine Operations - Survey 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 Sr. Manager Marine Operations - Survey is recognized as an expert within the company and supports teammates by sharing their technical expertise and discipline-related knowledge.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

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Manage and guide to survey team across regions

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Manage Survey sub-contract evaluations

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Plan for survey team and roles across regions

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Bid support on offshore and onshore survey

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Monitor closely all ongoing survey operations

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Coordinate and support project management and Operations

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Identify project requirements for survey services

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Monitor survey service orders

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Review and approve survey invoices and timesheets

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Identify and review the latest available technology as applicable

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Oversee the quality control of survey-related scopes

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Provide technical guidance and support to survey specialists

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Represent McDermott in survey McDermott-related organizations, e.g., IMCA

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Represent McDermott in critical survey-related issues with Clients

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Monitor and manage survey equipment on McDermott’s assets

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Manage a Global Survey Master Service Agreement

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Improve and optimize the performance of the groups Survey subcontractors

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Standardize execution methodologies across geographic areas

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Evaluate and introduce the latest technologies to improve service to Project and Clients

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Accountable for review and approval of all survey task durations, schedule inputs, and costs to tenders and projects

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Provide overall survey support to projects and tenders from tender to execution completion and close out

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Maintain effective interfaces with projects, subcontractors and manufacturers

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Settle survey related conflicts / disputes with projects and client SME’s

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Oversee management of the survey equipment including equipment software/upgrades, refurbishments and hardware configurations

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Provide overall leadership and accountability of the global survey SME team

General Activities:

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Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of Company personnel

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Require reporting managers to demonstrate the highest possible skills in identifying and managing risks in the offshore environment

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Support planning, execution, and close out of subsea projects

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Adhere to all Company policies and procedures

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Demonstrate QHSES leadership in active identification and mitigation of risks

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Identify internal procedures, review, and approve internal best practices documents

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Assign survey specialist KPIs in support of department and personnel goals

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Provide feedback on employee performance and growth opportunities

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Identification of supplemental offshore resources based on scope

Essential Qualifications and Education:

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Bachelor's degree or higher in Surveying, Hydrography, Geomatics, Marine Sciences, or a related field

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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

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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

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Proficiency in using modern surveying methods, equipment, and software

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In-depth knowledge of marine construction surveying techniques, including hydrographic surveys, land survey, geophysical surveys, geotechnical surveys, and subsea positioning methods including extensive experience in subsea acoustic positioning methods

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Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, including those set by national maritime authorities, classification societies, and international surveying organizations

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret survey data, perform quality control checks, and provide accurate recommendations and insights

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders at various organizational levels

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Proven track record of delivering high-quality surveying projects on time and within budget, including experience in project scoping, planning, and execution

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Professional certifications in marine surveying, such as RICS Chartered Surveyor or similar, would be advantageous

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Previous experience working in one or more of the following roles: Offshore surveyor, Offshore Party Chief, Offshore Project Surveyor (supporting offshore operations) is preferred

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Note that this role is not a Marine Class Surveyor position. This position is that of a Subject Matter Expert / Technical Team Lead in Offshore Survey Operations.

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