Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Senior / Technical Executive (Hydrographic Survey) (2yr contract)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 30 Dec 9999

What the role is

[What the role is]
Reporting to MPA's Hydrographic Division, candidate will be part of our team of maritime professionals whose responsibilities are to ensure safe navigation in Singapore waters by providing hydrographic, cartographic and aids to navigation products and services. The data collected from the hydrographic surveys are used for nautical charting for the safety of navigation in Singapore waters.

What you will be working on

[What you will be working on]

Your duties will include:

Operate independently to conduct hydrographic surveys in Singapore waters in compliance with IHO S-44 standards.
Operate, calibrate and maintain state-of-the-art hydrographic equipment
Inform navigational safety decisions using hydrographic survey data
Process and provide quality assurance for survey data
Prepare survey reports
Explore, assess and adopt new technologies (e.g. uncrewed platforms, AI and digital automation) to support hydrographic surveys
Procurement of hydrographic survey equipment and services.
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including management of vendors.
Perform administrative roles such as notes taking, as well as the development/revision of SOP and ISO documents.

What we are looking for

[What we are looking for]

Candidate should possess relevant certification in disciplines such as Engineering, Surveying, Nautical Studies, Information Technology, Geomatics or Geospatial Information Sciences.

You must be independent, meticulous with an eye for detail and a good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to be able to embark and disembark small vessels at jetties using ladders or landing steps without external assistance, and work for extended periods aboard survey vessels.

Candidates with no prior experience are welcomed to apply. Candidates with relevant experience in these areas may be offered positions at a higher level.

In-house training will be provided. Provision of professional accreditation courses would be considered for suitable candidates.

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 Dec 9999.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."

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