Welcome to PxGeo

PxGeo is a subsea solutions company that combines innovative proprietary technology with decades of operational experience across every major basin to deliver seismic and autonomous subsea solutions efficiently, reliably and on time.

What's the role?

The official job title is Head of Sources and Mechanical Handling based in Dubai, UAE.

The role is responsible for leading the seismic source, mechanical handling and NHV back deck activities of the Company to support the delivery of best-in-class fleet performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Mechanical handling, source and NHV technical support.
• Manage a department of support staff (mechanical/Instrument and field-based engineers) to provide first line technical and operational support to vessels and onshore departments as directed.
• Maintain source, mechanical handling and NHV back deck specifications and standards for marine acquisition projects.
• Develop, maintain, and improve the Company’s seismic source, mechanical handling and NHV back deck technology and technique with a focus on environmental, safety, and operational efficiency and excellence.
• Keep abreast of changes in source, mechanical handling and NHV back deck technology and proactively make recommendations to Management for enhanced service offerings.
• Manage key suppliers of related technical services.
• Monitor mechanical and back deck department spending, procurement and prepare budgetary forecasts for new technology.
• Monitor mechanical and back deck related downtime across fleet and implement programs to reduce this as far as practical.
• Develop and maintain Competency catalogue for the technical department personnel (onshore and offshore).
• Support Human Resources in the selection and development of mechanical and Instrument personnel.
• Ensure that the Company management system is implemented, adhered to, measured, and improved by all in the related tech department organization.
• Assist in responding to technical queries for tenders.
• Assist in marketing in the related technical services to Clients.
• Frequent international travel, sometimes at short notice.
• Occasional visits to, and onboard vessels.
• Fulfill their assigned responsibilities as part of the Emergency Response team in line with the Emergency Response Plan and duty list as required.

Who are we looking for?

• Has detailed knowledge of, and extensive experience with, marine seismic survey methods and technologies relating to towing and handling and sources.
• At least degree level in an engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• As frequent travelers conduct vessel visits: BOSIET or FOET certification is required.

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