Grade I Geotechnical Field Engineer

Job Summary:

A Grade I Geotechnical Engineer (Field) is regarded as someone who is conversant with engineering aspects of marine survey operations.

They can successfully participate in the Survey Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

The Grade I Geotechnical Engineer (Field) is expected to coach and assess junior members of the Survey Project Team in line with the Competence Management Programme.

The Geotechnical Engineer (Field) is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all geotechnical aspects of field works are performed correctly and that all acquired data is fit for purpose. Duties may include data acquisition, data interpretation and engineering.

Entry Level Specifications:

• Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Geotechnical Engineer Grade II and be working towards Geotechnical Engineer Grade I
• Nominally 80 days operational experience and 4 mobilisations as a Geotechnical Engineer Grade II
• Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
• Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

Competencies	Performance Criteria	Underpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to interpret real time data
2) Demonstrate the ability to interpret and edit data
3) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of geotechnical theory
4) Demonstrate the ability to schedule onshore laboratory testing
5) Demonstrate the ability to produce logs and reports
6) Demonstrate the ability to advise on or to amend scope of work or operations to ensure best quality data is gleaned
7) Demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the set up and operation of geotechnical equipment, and the system's limitations
8) Demonstrate an understanding of the quality of data, of its ultimate usage, and the ability to take part in the data quality control procedure
9) Demonstrate a understanding of ancillary data and disciplines (i.e. bathymetric, topographical, geophysical) as they relate to geotechnical operations
Supporting Documentation:
Assessment Plan
Assessment Feedback Form
Assessor Sign off Form
Record of Witnesses Form
Witness Statement
Candidate Statement
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