Azikel Dredging Ltd Recruits Hydrographic/Dredging Supervisor

Azikel Dredging is a growing and leading dredging firm that specializes in sand mining, dredging, reclamation, shore protection and canalization and, is currently expanding into Oil/gas and Aviation industries. With business operations and offices in Bayelsa State and Abuja, Nigeria, our client is looking at Increasing its workforce in tine with the changing trends in its operating environment.

As a result, our client is currently seeking to engage the services of dynamic, intelligent and knowledgeable individuals to fill the following vacancies/positions:

Job Title: Hydrographic/Dredging Supervisor

• The successful candidate will specialize in precise positioning, data acquisition and processing in marine environments and the quantification of dredged sand by the used of specialized surveying equipment.
• The role involves measuring and mapping the world's underwater surfaces and studying the morphology (construction) of the seabed, sand search and analysts to determine the nature of sand available and estimation of quantity, sand field survey and planning. Additionally, he will be measuring dredged materials in the sand field, surveying of dumpsites and determination of water flow and sand field mapping. The role also demands an understanding of and consideration for environmental issues.

Summary of Duties

• Using specialised technical software, global and some terrestrial positioning systems, sonar and echo sounders to provide data far the production of nautical charts and maps
• Using specialised technical software and geographical information systems (GIS) to manage the integration, processing and presentation of data to clients;
• Use of specialized equipment like the Total Station for the computation of dredged sand Managing projects, both onshore and off share, as vessel-based managers;
• Working in a wide range of differing situations and applications. seabed mining/dredging; oil and gas exploration; the provision of navigational charts; dredging production chart, sand field site planning and chart and the positioning of dredging location;
• Sourcing information on seabed type, water movements and waves;
• For those working onshore, responding to technical queries from onshore engineering teams and problem-solving for colleagues working offshore;
• Reviewing company procedures and software projects, and providing feedback on courses and in-house training;
• Working as part of a team of technical specialists.

Qualification/Experience

• B.Sc or HND in survey or hydrography or other related qualification
• A minimum of 4 years in practical experience in related field, specially in dredging and other field of survey

Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Both written and verbal, and strong client facing skills
• Ability to learn quickly;
• Team working skills and the ability to work closely and get on with others in pressured situations;
• Resourcefulness and resilience;
• The ability to adapt sensibly to changing circumstances;
• Cultural awareness and foreign language skills;
• Conscientiousness and the ability to maintain concentration - carelessness or a lapse in concentration
• may have drastic consequences in terms of the overall quality or efficiency of a survey
• Ability to operate a variety of survey and positioning systems
• Ability to provide specified quality of data and problem solving where required

Application Closing Date
7th December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested Candidates should send detailed CV, two most recent best photographs and cover email with the position applied for as the subject/ title to:
employment@azikelgrp.com and laineservicesgh@gmail.com

Only Short-listed Candidates will be contacted