Junior / Senior Navigators (m/f)

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Join the Worldwide Leader in OBC / Seismic Data Acquisition

The CGGVeritas Group is the world’s leading international geophysical company delivering a wide range of technologies, services and equipment throughout the global oil and gas industry.

CGGVeritas, on behalf of its regional subsidiaries, is now recruiting for two major long-term Ocean Bottom Cable (OBC) seismic crews in the Middle East. These fully offshore operations, located in the Saudi waters of the Gulf and managed through a fleet of vessels, will operate the latest Sercel SeaRay® 4C equipment and CGGVeritas deployment and positioning systems.

Job Objectives Responsible for positioning the seismic vessel. Collect and check navigation data.

Main Activities
 Install, configure and monitor the navigation instrumentation on board our seismic vessels or on a barge.
 Detect any anomalies and carry out repairs and ensure the replacement of all defective equipment.
 Perform the vessel positioning. Ensure the positioning measurements, quality control and recording of all navigation data during preliminary work and during seismic acquisition.
 Ensure compliance with HSE procedures on board the vessel.

Job Requirements
 Degree in Electronics + experience in hardware maintenance
 Professional experience in positioning systems (DGPS, echo sounders, acoustics systems, radio).
 Good computer skills required. Knowledge of Linux and Networks would be appreciated.
 Seismic experience in Shallow Water/OBC crews or any offshore experience would be appreciated. Knowledge of GATOR software would be an advantage.
 Excellent communication skills with proven leadership capabilities. Ability to work abroad in an international environment and sometimes in challenging field conditions. Ability to work as a team player with a spirit of initiative

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