Data Specialist

Job Description

​Fugro offers

• Hybrid work from home arrangement | Flexible start and finish times
• Annual salary reviews | Salary continuance insurance
• On the job skill development, coaching and training
• Culture that supports career development, training and progression
• An inclusive and diverse group of colleagues who happily share knowledge
• Friendly and supportive environment - feel free to be yourself
• A new office in West Perth | Walking distance from train stations | Red Cat bus
• Global, industry leading company with diverse portfolio of projects and workscopes
• Progressive company with industry new, cutting edge technology
• Collaborate with other Fugro service lines, includes Survey, Hydrography, MetOcean, Geotech and Geoconsulting

Who are we

We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-Data Specialist, focused on collecting and analysing data about the Earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea, and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.

This role supports varied offshore work scopes, including our windfarm projects, whereby we support our clients by gathering essential data for assessing seafloor and sub-seafloor conditions, ensuring foundational success of these ground-breaking ventures.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Data Specialist to join the Data Centre and Geophysics Team. The Data Specialist will assist in processing and delivering geodata and digital products to our clients, such as survey information, bathymetry survey data and geophysical data.

As a data driven company, Fugro collects, collates, synthesize, and presents data in digital, interactive and charted formats. We acquire hydrographic, bathymetric, metocean, geophysical and geotechnical data using remotely operated vehicles (ROV), unmanned surface vessels (USV), dedicated survey vessels and vessels of opportunity. All acquired data requires assessment and processing by the Data Centre before being analysed by other industry experts.

Fugro Data Specialists are not made from a single mould. They encapsulate all types of professional abilities, including data science, data analytics, geomatics, surveying, cartography, engineering, multibeam processing and geophysics.

Using industry and Fugro developed software, the responsibilities of the Data Specialist include:

• Work with Project Teams to create and maintain high quality datasets within required timeframe for delivery
• Contribution to the collation, synthesis and presentation of project and archived data 
• Actively keep up to date with latest developments in applicable software
• Detailed responsibilities:
  • Processing of geospatial data, including;
    • Survey sensor positions
    • Multibeam datasets
    • Single beam datasets
    • Backscatter datasets
    • Geophysical Datasets
  • Application of GIS processing and presentation of data
  • Adherence to quality protocols
  • The maintenance of digital databases and electronic files
  • Generation of figures and charts

About You

Data Specialists have a passion for data, so anyone interested in computers, computer sciences and data processing will have a distinct advantage. Prior experience in the marine industry or surveying is desired, but not essential.

Your success in securing this role will require:

• Recognised qualifications in Spatial Sciences, Computer Sciences, Surveying, Cartography, Geomatics, GIS, Applied Engineering, Engineering or related fields.

• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making and prioritising skills
• Ability to manage large volumes of information, whilst committed to delivering high quality results
• Proactively contribute to a collaborative teamwork environment

Our Values

https://www.fugro.com/about-fugro/group-overview/our-values

We strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves; all voices heard, all cultures respected.  Our employees’ skill sets are diverse, and we treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us an individual. 

How to apply

Please ensure your CV is up to date, with relevant information clear and succinct and follow the application prompts. 

Fugro reserves the right to close this advert at any time.

Applications or interest via recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.