Geotechnical Operator

Make Your Mark as a Geotechnical Operator at Gardline!

We are looking for an experienced geotechnical operator to undertake geotechnical operations onboard our fleet of survey vessels and ensure they are undertaken in a safe and proficient manner and direct all supporting deck crew in the deployment and recovery of equipment accordingly.

This is a seagoing role therefore offshore experience in a similar environment would be advantageous.

Your Responsibilities:

• Mobilsation and demobilisation of equipment.
• Review risk assessment and procedures and amend accordingly and follow as needed, feeding back any changes that occur as introduced.
• Acquire high quality geotechnical data and execute geotechnical operations in accordance to field procedures and acquire geotechnical data in line with operating parameters of equipment.
• Set up and maintain geotechnical equipment to always maximize serviceability. Provide status reports and adhere to company fault reporting procedures and execute Geotechnical field-testing using computer software
• Assist in preparation and set up of equipment and inventory administration
• Attend mobilsation and demobilisation meetings as required

Your Qualities:

You can move ahead as a Geotechnical Operator if you have:

• Knowledge of testing procedure & standards. (ISO BS EN, ASTM, NORSOK.
• Minimum 3 years in geotechnical operations to include moonpool different CTP types and deployment systems
• Proficient in the use of Vibrocore and piston coring systems.

Your Qualifications:

• Minimum BTEC Level 3 in electrical engineering, equivalent or higher
• STCW 95

What you can expect:

• A range of benefits: In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual holiday entitlement of 22 days (based on a full-time contract) which increases over time, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, access to private healthcare through Bupa as well as cycle to work and eye test schemes!
• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore.  Being part of the Boskalis Group also provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe!
• A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!

Extra Information:

• Where you will work: Onboard our multi-role survey vessels, anywhere in the world where Gardline vessels operate.
• Job Pack: Support and guidance for candidates
• Fulltime/ part-time job: The position of Geotechnical Operator is a full-time role, based on 12 hour shift rotation whilst onboard.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.