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

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

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.

What you will be working on

[What you will be working on]

Your duties will include:

- Conduct hydrographic surveys in Singapore waters.

- Operate, calibrate and maintain hydrographic equipment such as the multibeam sonar survey systems, side scan sonars, laser coast-lining systems, etc.

- Process data generated from the various hydrographic surveys in office or on board the survey vessel.

The data collected from the hydrographic surveys are used for nautical charting for the safety of navigation in Singapore waters. The work entails embarking and disembarking with equipment from small vessels to jetties via ladders/ landing steps and long duration on board survey vessel. The candidate is also expected to perform administrative roles such as liaising with internal/ external customers, report writing, project management and procurement processes.

What we are looking for

[What we are looking for]

Candidate should possess relevant discipline such as Engineering, Nautical Studies or Information Technology.

Candidates with no prior experience are welcomed to apply.

Candidates with prior working experience in land surveying, cartography or geographical information/computer-aided design systems will have an advantage. Candidates must be independent, meticulous with an eye for detail and a good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

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."

About your application process

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.