Assistant Hydrographer (Hydrographic Survey) (Engineering) (2y contract)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Fixed Terms

What the role is

[What the role is]
Reporting to MPA's Hydrographic Division, the 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 but not limited to the following:

Supervise a team of Hydrographic Survey officers, including the planning and deployment of survey teams for survey works
Promote Singapore’s interests at international Hydrographic fora
Manage projects and prepare reports
Plan, co-ordinate and monitor hydrographic survey training programs
Approval of hydrographic survey reports following the attainment of IHO Cat “A” certification
Manage internal and external clients to provide hydrographic information to meet client’s requirements
Provision of technical advice on strategic hydrographic survey matters
Review hydrographic survey contractors’ hydrographic surveys procedures and reports
Responsible for maintaining the functions and equipment for hydrographic surveys
Responsible for the management of contracts and agreements relating to Hydrographic Survey Department
Ensure department compliance to international standards and ISO quality management system for hydrographic survey
Development and delivery of training on subject matter

What we are looking for

[What we are looking for]

Background in a relevant discipline such as Engineering, Nautical Studies or Information Technology. Candidates with at least 2 years of prior working experience in related fields such as hydrographic/land surveying, cartography or geographical information 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."