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Grade I Geotechnical Field Engineer

Job Summary:

A Grade I Geotechnical Engineer (Field) is regarded as someone who is conversant with engineering aspects of marine survey operations.

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

The Grade I Geotechnical Engineer (Field) is expected to coach and assess junior members of the Survey Project Team in line with the Competence Management Programme.

The Geotechnical Engineer (Field) is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all geotechnical aspects of field works are performed correctly and that all acquired data is fit for purpose. Duties may include data acquisition, data interpretation and engineering.

Entry Level Specifications:

• Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Geotechnical Engineer Grade II and be working towards Geotechnical Engineer Grade I
• Nominally 80 days operational experience and 4 mobilisations as a Geotechnical Engineer 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 interpret real time data
2) Demonstrate the ability to interpret and edit data
3) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of geotechnical theory
4) Demonstrate the ability to schedule onshore laboratory testing
5) Demonstrate the ability to produce logs and reports
6) Demonstrate the ability to advise on or to amend scope of work or operations to ensure best quality data is gleaned
7) Demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of the set up and operation of geotechnical equipment, and the system's limitations
8) Demonstrate an understanding of the quality of data, of its ultimate usage, and the ability to take part in the data quality control procedure
9) Demonstrate a understanding of ancillary data and disciplines (i.e. bathymetric, topographical, geophysical) as they relate to geotechnical 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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