Marine Routing Specialist
SubCom

Job Info

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Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview
TheMarine Routing Specialist is responsible for the A to Z cable route engineering from the preliminary design phase through the final implementation and execution of the design. This function involves effective collaboration with multiple internal teams, including Marine Services, the Bid and Proposal group as well as the Marine Installation Group. The Marine Engineering Manager's primary goal is to ensure an effective and efficient plan is developed for the installation as well as to ensure the successful installation of cable in a subsea environment.

Responsibilities
This empliyee will write technical specifications for Desktop Studies, Marine Surveys, execute Desktop Studies contracts, engineer the route and straight line diagram for the survey contracts, manage route survey marine operations both at-sea and in the office, execute Cable Type and Route Selection throughout the survey phase of project, assist the supervising manager with cable system vessel loading, writing methods of procedures for installation and loading activities, simulating cable installations using modeling software, and interfacing with SubCom customers.

This manager is one of the first member of Marine Services that the client will interact with beyond the initial sales team.

Responsibilities include the following but may not be limited to the following:

• Writes technical specifications for Desktop Studies, Marine Surveys, execute Desktop Studies contracts
• Engineers the route and straight line diagram for the survey contracts
• Manages route survey marine operations both at-sea and in the office
• Executes Cable Type and Route Selection throughout the survey phase of project
• Assists the supervising manager with cable system vessel loading
• Develops and communicates methods of procedures for installation and loading activities
• Simulates cable installations using modeling software
• Effectively interfaces with SubCom customers
• Manage one or more projects as the lead route engineer
• Manages 3rd Party Survey Suppliers
• Collaborates within other groups within the company/project
• Manages piece of project budgets
• Writes, edits and reviews a variety of reports
• Provides In-field supervision as needed

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience in processing hydrogeography preferred, GIS or related field
• Charting & mapping skills strongly preferred
• Able to travel internationally as needed (at least 50%)
• Strong understanding of geophysical and hydrographic survey desired
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word ,Excel, GIS, Geo Media, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation
• Strong communication, technical writing, computer, organization and interpersonal skills
• Pass Marine Services Medical & Fitness Certification Exam
• BA in Science or Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

Benefits
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employer Opportunity
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SubCom's Core Values
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

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