Senior Surveyor

Senior Surveyor

DOF · Halifax, Canada · — · Posted 2026-04-20

Workplace: on_site

Department: S&P Survey

Description

DOF is a world-class offshore construction support, survey and IRM contractor.

DOF is a leading provider of subsea services offering the world’s offshore energy producers integrated offshore services from a single company around the world. With world class Subsea services (Remote Operated Vehicles and Survey), Marine services with a fleet of offshore construction vessels, and renewable services including floating offshore wind, the group combines expertise and technology to deliver integrated solutions.

DOF Canada is currently seeking a detailed oriented and client focused individual for the position of Senior Surveyor. A key to success for this position is the ability to collaborate with offshore and onshore personnel. The Senior Surveyor will report to the Project Manager. If you are looking for a dynamic environment to learn and grow your career, DOF Canada is a great opportunity!

Our DOF office in Paradise, NL are looking to expand our survey team to support ongoing long-term multi year international and local projects. Expected 4 to 6 week rotation.

• Supervising checking and testing of survey equipment and software prior to project
• Coordinating the mobilisation of survey equipment and software on vessels.
• Must have a full understanding of the flow of data from the calibration at the project mobilization, through the logging and quality control of all data.
• Development of project procedures and assist in project preparation.
• Assist with management of day-to-day field operations.  Responsible for the fulfilment of the contractual requirements regarding recording, quality, and accuracy of field data.  In addition, be responsible for performing the fieldwork as economically as possible, taking into account the requirements of both the Client and DOF Subsea.
• Ensure that all survey equipment in use has been calibrated and that the relevant calibration procedures are complied with. It includes checking that the correct calibration values are in use and that any relevant documentation is kept up to date.
• Ensure that the collection of data is in accordance with ‘good survey practice’ and approved procedures and instructions.  Ensure that the quality of data is consistent and of a proper standard. Monitor real-time displays, and examine calibration and data plots and charts/maps.
• Management of project work scope and adhering to the contractual aspects of the project offshore.
• Provide guidance and supervise the Offshore survey team
• Ensure all personnel meet the company requirements for operational capability, competence, health, and safety.
• Communicate, on a daily basis, with the Party Chief.
• Liaising with client representatives and senior vessel/ROV crew.
• Accountable for delegation of responsibility in accordance with company procedures, when appropriate.
• Must complete daily/end of project reporting.
• Responsible for Offshore QHSE.
• Implement and maintain survey standards throughout offshore operations.
• A full appreciation of the survey deliverables is required so that on completion of a project, all data will be backed up and submitted to the Project Manager/Onshore team in the agreed DOF Subsea formats.
• Liaise with the Party Chief to ensure a complete understanding of the commercial impact of all decisions made offshore.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Post Secondary Education in Hydrographic Survey or Geomatics degree or similar education

(Experience can compensate for lack of formal competency.)

• At  least  5 years of experience  as  a Surveyor
• Key experience in acting Senior Surveyor or Senior Surveyor duties
• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages - Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Document Control Systems
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communicator, reader, and writer.
• Leadership Communication

(Training programme can compensate for lack of experience.)

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

DOF is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive respectful workplace.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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