Ref: PP000-18632

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Doha, Qatar
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry
Oil & Gas

Location

Onshore & offshore oil and gas operational fields

Industry

Oil & gas / energy / infrastructure

Experience level

Senior (10 years)

Qualifications

B.Sc. in Geomatics, Geodetic Engineering, Surveying, or a higher technical diploma in surveying and mapping.
Membership in a recognized professional institution is an advantage.

Experience requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in surveying, with at least 5 years in the oil and gas industry.
Expert-level knowledge of underground service mapping techniques across various ground conditions and utility types.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in underground service detection and mapping using:

  • Cable locators
  • Scanners
  • Ground penetrating radars (GPR)
  • Proficient in field surveying equipment:

  • GNSS
  • Total station
  • Multi-station (MS60)
  • Digital level
  • Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering drawings and geographic data extraction.
    Skilled in survey data processing using:

  • Trimble Business Center
  • Leica Geo Office
  • Proficient in AutoCAD for survey drawing preparation.
    Working knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop / ArcGIS Pro for geographic data visualization and analysis.
    Willingness to work long hours in challenging onshore/offshore environments and extreme weather conditions.

    Primary duties & responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct surveys to detect and map underground services (electric, instrumentation, telecom, fiber optic cables, pipelines) for GIS updates.
  • Perform underground service detection using advanced equipment in operational oil and gas areas.
  • Conduct survey work using GNSS, Total Station, and Digital Level.
  • Process survey data, apply network adjustments and coordinate transformations, and prepare drawings in AutoCAD.
  • Overlay surveyed data on existing facility data using ArcGIS and verify conflicts.
  • Collaborate with field personnel, senior designers, and GIS engineers to identify and map services.
  • Extract geographic data from multi-disciplinary engineering drawings.
  • Maintain survey equipment and control points.
  • Conduct dimensional checks for civil construction projects to ensure alignment with design drawings.
  • Provide technical guidance for in-house and outsourced projects to ensure accurate survey methodologies.
  • Review technical aspects of tenders related to surveying and participate in evaluation committees.
  • Supervise and ensure quality assurance of contractor field activities and compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Review contractor deliverables for compliance with contract requirements.
  • Stay updated on technological advances in Geomatics and recommend applicable innovations.
  • Develop and maintain procedures for topographical surveying and mapping standards.
  • Witness and advise on LiDAR and other contractor-led data collection activities.
  • Skills & competencies

  • Strong analytical and technical skills in surveying and mapping.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
  • Ability to work independently and lead survey-related activities.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
  • Adaptability to field conditions and long working hours.
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