Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The position of Survey Instructor exists for the purpose of supporting the SSR Survey Group in formalizing, implementing and maintaining technical training programs for field personnel.

This individual is responsible for ensuring training programs are executed for all roles and all departments and regions within the Survey Group, working with regional operations managers and subject matter experts (SMEs).

This role is critical in supporting field-personnel in competency build and career advancement.

• Develops and maintains survey course curriculums (entry-level, intermediate, and advanced) such as:
  • Required Readings
  • Instructor Lead Classes
  • Remote Classes
  • Class Modules
  • 3^rd Party Training
• Conducts the research necessary to develop and revise training courses and prepares appropriate training materials.
• Works with the Chief Surveyor, Service Excellence Team, Technical Solutions, and/or applicable areas to ensure that material is accurate and reflects current technical, market and business needs.
• Researches and assists other SMEs in writing technical and user manuals to support training.
• Establishes and maintains parts and supplies associated with all classrooms and hands on applications associated with instruction and curriculum development.
• Outsources equipment through rental companies when in need for training.
• Trains personnel by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops, seminars, and/or computer based/computer aided training. Coordinates the same with other SMEs and Operations Managers in all regions.
• Trains the appropriate personnel in the mentoring and assessing process.
• Maintains an all-level shared training calendar and works closely with operations managers, actively seeking opportunities to conduct training and refreshers when field personnel become available.
• Conducts vessel visits to ensure survey systems are working correctly at a high level and uses these opportunities to conduct hands on training.
• Assists with recruitment of professional field-staff with subsequent training and competency advancement.
• Actively supports Survey's continuous improvement efforts to ensure that business and technical practices remain highly competitive.
• Complies with company safety rules and training, conducts operations safely and reports any unsafe condition or practices immediately to his/her supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED

• Two-year technical degree or higher in a STEM field of study
• 5+ years' experience as a Party Chief in Survey & Positioning, and Geosciences & AUV field.
• Lafayette, LA, Morgan City, LA or Houston, Texas based.
• Must be proficient with a variety of the field concepts, practices, procedures and equipment operations in Survey & Positioning, and Geosciences & AUV field.
• Must have valid driver's license and suitable driving record that is able to meet company driver requirements
• Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills, major survey equipment manufacturer's software and equipment
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient writing skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Participation in evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning.
• Ability to bring and integrate a structured and process-oriented approach and skills into a high-activity/hi-pressure culture; confident making decisions and taking calculated risks with bottom line always in mind
• Willing to take responsibility and act independently when necessary
• Versatile: Must have the ability to pivot under fast-changing circumstances and not get overwhelmed easily

DESIRED

• University degree or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Planning and Organizing / Human Resource Management / Developing Others / Decision Making / Results Orientation:.

• Ability to make objective decisions timely and effectively
• Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority
• Monitor customer needs and preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
• Skill to effectively manage time and organize information to meet sales goals needs and desired outcomes
• Provides/ develops appropriate documentation to track sales performance
• Ability to design and/or conduct training for an appropriate audience

Health and Safety / Technology / Stress Management / Thoroughness / Analytical Thinking / Forward Thinking:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of safety and health as it relates to employees and the public
• Skill to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to use various information technology systems required for successful job performance
• Weighs the costs, benefits, risks, implications, and chances for success, when planning
• Weighs the priority of things to be done
• Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action

Client Focus / Communication / Ethics and Integrity / Business Administration / Accounting and Financial:

• Ability to determine and meet customer needs
• Ability to promote and be accountable for quality customer service
• Respond to clients in a positive and truthful manner
• Solves customer problems quickly and effectively
• Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility
• Maintain inter-office and project confidentiality
• Respond politely to members of the community
• Working as a team member/ getting along with co-workers
• Responding in a positive manner to supervision
• Knowledge of principles and practices for operation the surveying business
• Ability to accept responsibility for your actions and the actions of your staff to establish accountability
• Ability to model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust and ethical behavior
• Uses applicable professional standards and established procedures and policies when acting and making decisions

Working Conditions

This position is considered ONSHORE which is characterized as follows:

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Some travel and time away from home
• Ability to drive or fly for semi-long periods of time

Physical Activity / Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.