PXGEO is Hiring a Chief Instrumentation (US Based) Near Houston, TX
The Chief Instrumentation is responsible for the quality of recording department work and recording deliverables according to survey requirements and survey contractual specifications. In charge of daily management of the worksite, with appropriate delegation to supporting department Chiefs. Is responsible for the supervision of Instrumentation Department Personnel when engaged in Seismic Operations within the Node Deployment System, the Node Storage & Handling System and back deck operations. Main Responsibilities:
Manages and validates configuration of equipment, plans the mobilization and demobilization for the department
Ensures maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
Advises/assists the Party Manager - NHV or QC in survey planning, survey contract management, crisis management
Supervises back-deck operations, including but not exclusively all NSS Containers and external systems; deployment and recovery operations; digest system; node maintenance; mechanical Maintenance (Under direction of the Chief Mech)
Champions new or redesigned seismic equipment that may be introduced to the crews
Proposes equipment and process improvement
Is fully aware of hazards and risks within his area of responsibility and other tasks under his control
Participates in the vessel performance review
Reviews and amends the quality control plan / start-up sheet
Manages and optimizes his departmental performance
Proposes Capex investments to the Instrumentation Support Manager for new equipment investment
In collaboration with the Party Manager - NHV, assesses departmental personnel based on HR and technical requirements
Ensures that the Instrumentation team is properly trained managed and coached for its assigned tasks
Ensures that the Instrumentation team works safely, is adequately supervised and following procedures validated by the EHSQ Department
Defines the individual development plans of his team members according to the detected needs
Responsible for the management of departmental stock and assets
Ensures the accuracy of the department logs
Keeps updated work lists
Manages operates and maintains digest system; Node Handling Automation systems with ancillary equipment; and other electrical systems
Trains and ensures the application of the maintenance management system
Carry out proper equipment maintenance based on supplier manuals, office recommendations and best practices
Updates and implementation of the preventive maintenance plan
Recording of maintenance tasks into the maintenance logging system
Monitoring of maintenance indicators and set-up of corrective actions
Requests for external assistance, when necessary, based on technical analysis and specification of needs, through the fault reporting system or the shipyard work list
Stock management, anticipation of needs, requisitions through the purchasing system, tracking and reception of shipments
Validates that seismic acquisition is compliant with Company-defined technical standards, procedures, and contractual requirements
Defines and validates the working instructions for the department
Implements Company technical and EHSQ policies by writing and implementing Working Instructions and procedures
Coordination with Party Manager - NHV and other Chiefs as part of the Site Management Team
Provides information to the client about seismic acquisition issues upon request via the Party Manager
First interface with Technical Support department ashore
Requests external resources (Technical Support, local vendors) when necessary, via the Party Manager
Trains and ensures the application of the departmental aspects of the EHSQ system (meetings, reporting, drills, audits, etc.)
Ensures through proper assessments that recommendations for promotions within the Instrumentation department are based on competency
Performs periodic evaluations of their department personnel, providing feedback to PM
Requirements
Degree in Electronics, mechatronics/automation, computer science or similar / Combination of education and relevant experience in Geophysics or Electronics along with:
A thorough understanding of the MANTA Nodes and their specifications
Shift Leader Instrumentation with 3 years' experience on a Manta Crew
Thorough knowledge of operating Digest, including creating reports, testing nodes, preparing nodes for deployment and recovery
Good understanding of operating the NSS system, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting the system
Auxiliary Equipment: Radios UHF, wattmeter, radio Modem, Hydrophone or geophone tester (Sercel, I/O sensor), Oscilloscopes
Knowledge in computers, workstations, network, radios and electricity is essential