Senior System Specialist

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Location: Hartwell, GA

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ECHO81 is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Systems Specialist located in the Hartwell, Georgia office. The Senior Systems Specialist will be expected to take a lead role in the maintenance and oversight of the ECHO81 rental equipment, to support clients with integration, operation, and troubleshooting – both remotely and through on-site training. They will also act as a key figure in the development of ECHO81 standardized procedures and mentoring of junior staff. This opportunity welcomes candidates with a variety of backgrounds but will require the successful candidate to possess a combination of skills across fields relating to the offshore industry; hydrographic science, geomatics, marine geophysics, and engineering. While candidates may not be experts in all, the expectation is that they can demonstrate competency through education/experience in these fields.

Foundational skills to the position include excellent communication and public speaking skills, the ability to work well in a team environment, and a high attention to detail.

Requirements:

• AS/BS in Geomatics, Geophysics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Hydrographic Science, or another relevant field.

  • Post graduate education in above or related fields preferred, but not required.

  • FIG/IHO Category ‘A’ Certificate preferred, but not required.

• An academic understanding of acoustic theory and principles. The ability to convey applicable theory to trainees and junior staff in a supervisorial capacity. Demonstrate these principles through instruction both in classroom and field settings.

• Highly experienced with the installation, integration, acquisition, and processing of geophysical datasets in HYPACK, QPS, and SonarWiz software suites. This includes the mobilization phase of all vessel types and sizes – from installation and dimensional control survey to system calibration and validation.

• 5+ years professional experience installing, operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a minimum two (2) of the following marine survey sensors:

  • GNSS-Inertial Positioning Systems

  • Multibeam Echosounders

  • Single Beam Echosounders

  • Side Scan Sonars

  • Sub-Bottom Profilers

  • Marine Seismic Systems

  • Marine Magnetometers (Transverse Gradiometers)

  • Acoustic Subsea Positioning Systems (USBLs and/or LBLs)

• Experience trailering and handling small vessels.

• Availability to travel approximately one (1) week per month.

• Must possess the physical ability to lift objects over 50 lbs.

Benefits: As a team member at ECHO81, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary

• Mentoring with some of the most expert hydrographers and sonar experts

• Comprehensive benefit package, including health, vision and dental insurance

• 401K retirement plan

• End of year bonus

Contact/Application Information:  If you are interested in becoming one of our elite team members, please apply by sending your resume to info@echo81.com. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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