Operations Lead - 3D Survey (Offshore/Onshore)

We are looking for an experienced offshore professional with experience working with 3D data sets to make an impact in this newly created role!

Location: Bristol, UK with up to 150 days per year offshore (you must be able to commute to Bristol regularly when onshore in this role)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Salary: Highly competitive base salary + offshore uplift (OTE £80-90k)

About Vaarst

We are Vaarst, a technology company building cutting edge products to solve real-world problems, using techniques in artificial intelligence, autonomy, and computer vision.

We have a core focus on helping the world become a cleaner, greener, and safer place. We seek to deploy technology for good.

We believe in putting innovation to work and creating a difference in the world with boundary-pushing underwater technology for our clients in offshore wind and the subsea industry. Take a look at one of our products in action https://bit.ly/SubSLAMX2!

We understand everyone is different and we’ve designed policies to support our whole workforce in establishing a great work-life balance. We support and encourage applicants of all genders and backgrounds.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Operations Lead - 3D Survey to join our team in Bristol with the expectation of working up to 150 days per year offshore – as such, offshore experience is a must!

As Operations Lead - 3D Survey you will form part of a new team at Vaarst, reporting into the Professional Services Manager, that is dedicated to providing clients with accurate and visually appealing 3D datasets for engineering purposes. In this customer facing role you will determine client data needs, directly or indirectly collect the necessary data, process, and produce final deliverables and reports.

In what will be an exciting & dynamic role you will work across the full spectrum of measurement tasks in the subsea world and will see you working on projects in Offshore Energy, Civil Engineering & Scientific Research around the world.

When not offshore you will work closely with our teams in the Bristol office to support technical sales, writing procedures for metrologies and providing training to assist with the company objectives and values around growing & learning together.

Other companies call this role: Metrology Surveyor, Senior Surveyor, Party Chief, Survey Data Processor, Dimensional Control Surveyor

Responsibilities

We work in an exciting and dynamic environment where every day is likely to be a little different but here are some of the main responsibilities you will have in the role:

• Plan, execute and deliver Vaarst Data Services projects
• Showcase our technology & capabilities to our clients in their unique operating environments
• Collect robust 3D datasets using SubSLAM on projects globally
• Execute and manage post-processing workflows
• Execute and manage report writing and delivery
• Communicate with customers at all stages of the project life cycle
• Maintain workflows through-out the business to ensure exceptionally high-quality delivery
• Support training our customers in the use of Vaarst technologies
• Building knowledge in the company; share yours and absorb others’

About you & what you will bring

We’re looking for an experienced and talented Operations Lead - 3D Survey who has what it takes to make a real impact in this role. If you have experience in any of the following, we want to hear from you:

• Strong working knowledge of 3D data sets – photogrammetry, Lidar, sonar etc.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Hydrography, Land Surveying, Mathematics, Engineering or similar
• Extensive offshore experience, preferably at a senior level

• Delivering reports and data deliverables to clients
• AutoCAD 2D and 3D
• Solving problems and getting stuck in with new challenges

We invest heavily in the growth & development of our people so don’t expect everyone to have all of the skills & experience we are looking for on day one. However, if you have any experience in these areas in addition to the above then you are likely to be a great fit for the role & we would really like to hear from you:

• Metrology campaign experience, specifically spool-piece metrologies
  
  • Development of Procedures
  • Data Acquisition
  • Processing, Analysis and Reporting
    
• Experience with the following software packages:
  • Agisoft Metashape
  • PolyWorks Inspector
  • Cloudcompare
  • ArcGIS/QGIS
  • Fusion360
    
• Integration of survey sensors to new spreads:
  
  • Knowledge of communication protocols – Ethernet, VDSL, Powerline, etc.
  • Knowledge of DC power systems
  • Cable splicing – cable diagrams, soldering, potting
  • Basic fabrication of sensors mounts – hand tools, basic power tools
    
• Experience with working with or alongside ROVs/AUVs
• Experience of setting up basic networks from scratch including NAS, UPS and Internet connectivity
• Awareness of Linux operating systems, command line computing, networking, Python

Application Process

We have a simple process we take all our candidates through to help ensure you are the right person for us and that Vaarst is the right company for you.

• Submit your application with your CV, showcasing your skills and experience against the skills listed in the job advert. There will be a couple of questions on elements that are important to the role.
• A short 20-minute phone screen with our HR partner. We will tell you more about our role, the team and business, and allow us to learn more about you, why you applied, and what you can bring to Vaarst. You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you have.
• CCAT Assessment – The Cognitive Criteria Aptitude test will include questions on verbal, numerical and spatial reasoning.
• A 1.5-hour (max) interview with a couple of members of our team. This part of the process allows you to get a real feel for the work the team is doing and allows us to learn more about your skillsets. In the interview, we will talk about your previous experience in offshore. We’ll ask some questions around technologies we use, key skills for the role, and what we look for in a team member. Again, you’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions you have.

• A 30-minute follow-up with our CEO to check in with you and get your thoughts on whether the role is for you, answer any of your questions that may have come up throughout the process, and clarify expectations
• Offer! If you are successful in the process, we will follow up with an offer for the role.

We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by those screening your application.

Vaarst is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

Benefits

So, you think you might want to join Vaarst? We don’t blame you - this is an amazing place to work!

People join Vaarst because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives, and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting, and it’s how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.

What’s in it for you? Not to blow our own trumpet, but you’ll get to work with a passionate, smart and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills.

We also offer a competitive salary, up to 33 days’ holiday (starting at 25 days), a £500 loyalty reward after 2 years’ service and a flexible approach to hybrid/connected working, because we know that work-life balance is important too. Other benefits include:

• Private medical insurance including dental and optical cover
• Generous pension scheme
• Progressive and generous parental leave benefits

• Additional training and personal development
• A people focused, inclusive culture with monthly social events

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification/ skill. At Vaarst we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every skill in the job advert, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Vaarst is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Vaarst is proud to be an equal opportunities employer