Head of Sources & Mechanical Handling

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 and will be based in our Dubai office.
• 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.