Party Chief

The Party Chief provides management for all aspects of field operations onboard the survey vessel and_
- liaises with on board client representative and project management staff.
Manages all survey staff on_
- project in the field with regards to operations, QHSSE requirements and project reporting._

**Responsibilities**
- Manages all assigned geophysical survey field staff.
- Leads the survey team during offshore activities and provides all necessary reports and daily

communications.
- Assists in the coordination of crew assignments and notification of schedules.
- Liaises with the project manager to understand project-specific goals, processing requirements,

and delivery timeframes.
- Attend project planning meetings regarding current and future geophysical projects.
- Follows all written instructions and work procedures.
- Responsible for quality of all offshore collected data.
- Acts as the senior person on board providing leadership in adhering to and promoting HSE

policies.
- Drives a company vehicle, as needed, to provide support to field operations

**Requirements**:

- Legally authorized to work in EU (preferred)
- Possess the ability to obtain a valid passport for international travel
- Possess or be able to obtain a OGUK (Medical), water survival and any other safety-related

certifications required for offshore work
- Possess academic qualifications in Electronics, Surveying or related discipline
- Have 3 years of experience with geophysical, seismic and mechanical survey data acquisition

systems, i.e., AUV operations, Sidescan Sonar, Subbottom Profilers, Seismic, Multibeam Echo

Sounders, and their associated winches and hardware. )
- Must have a general understanding of Computer Systems, electrical hardware, and software
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have highly developed communications skills, including writing and speaking.
- Ability to meet necessary requirements to work in the local and or international offshore environment.
**Allocation of Workload**
80% Offshore / Onboard the Vessel
20% Preparation from Shore / Home