Hydrographic Surveying Technician
Hydrographic Surveying Technician
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Job Description
Hydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and study underwater topography and morphology of bodies of water. They assist in the installation and deployment of hydrographic and surveying equipment and report about their work..
Top 11 specific things you need to know
As a Hydrographic Surveying Technician, you will need to master following:
Top 10 general things you need to know
More generally, a hydrographic surveying technician is also versed in:
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent hydrographic surveying technician
It also helps to know the following:
- collect geological data
- develop geological databases
- geographic information systems
- interpret geophysical data
- operate marine machinery systems
- prepare geological map sections
- provide information on geological characteristics
- use geographic information systems
- vessel safety equipment
- analyse scientific data
- apply digital mapping
- apply scientific methods
- assist scientific research
- collect data using GPS
- conduct research before survey
- create GIS reports
- create thematic maps
- geography
- geology
- oceanography
- operate marine communication systems
- process collected survey data
- use CAD software
- write technical reports
Top employers for this job
Hydrographic Surveying Technician (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
- Keywords :
- Ui designer,
- developer