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Grade I Geotechnical Operator

Job Summary:

A Grade I Operator is regarded as someone who is experienced in many aspects of geotechnical systems operations.

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

The Grade I Operator is expected to coach and assess junior members of the Survey Project Team in line with the Competence Management Programme.

The Geotechnical Operator is responsible for the mobilisation, setup, maintenance and operations of all geotechnical systems.

Entry Level Specifications:

• Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Operator Grade II and be working towards Operator Grade I
• Nominally 75 days operational experience and 4 mobilisations as an Operator 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 setup and maintain a geotechnical system
2) Demonstrate an understanding of launch and recovery/ conveyance systems (e.g. winch and A-frame, crane, ROV LARS, etc.) and their capabilities and limitations
3) Demonstrate an understanding of interfacing with third party systems (e.g. ship's power, ROV systems, positioning systems, etc.) and the integration between these and the geotechnical system
4) The ability to calibrate and operate geotechnical systems
5) The ability to service and maintain geotechnical equipment
6) The ability to install and configure technical software packages
7) The ability to use technical online software packages
8) The ability to interpret data quality criteria and use an on board data management system
9) The ability to undertake routine administrative tasks and keep online logs
10) Demonstrate a understanding of positioning, water depths and seabed topography as they relate to sampling operations
Supporting Documentation (click on arrow head to expand):
Assessment Plan An assessment planning meeting should be conducted before an activity is assessed. In practice this may take place at the beginning of the project and include your Assessor and if applicable any witnesses who may be involved in the assessment. The Assessment form allows you to record what will be assessed, when, where and how it will be assessed.
Assessment Feedback Form An Assessment Feedback meeting should take place between you and your assessor once the assessment is complete. It should provide an opportunity for your Assessor to inform you what went well or perhaps not so well. Most importantly it will allow your Assessor to provide you with constructive feedback on how to address areas of weakness, if applicable, and achieve competence. The Assessment Feedback form provides a written record of your feedback.
Assessor Sign off Form The Assessor Sign Off Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by your Assessors. It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has assessed them over a Range of at least 3 activities. You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence. Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact an assessor, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one sign off form per assessor.
Record of Witnesses Form The Record of Witness Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by anyone who acts as a Witness during your assessments. It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has acted as a witness. You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence. Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact a Witness, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one record of witness form per witness.
Witness Statement The Witness Statement should be completed by your line manager, Offshore Manager (or equivalent) or Agent. It confirms that you are working in the role for you which you are certifying, and have the required amount of operational time in the role. It also requires them to confirm you are deemed competent against IMCA guidelines for the role.
Candidate Statement
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