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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Technical Executive / Senior Technical Executive (Hydrographic Survey)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Permanent

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

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

Candidate should possess relevant discipline such as Engineering, Nautical Studies or Information Technology. Candidates with at least 2 years of prior working experience in land surveying, cartography or geographical information/computer-aided design systems will have an advantage. You 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."