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Overview
Hydrographic surveying technicians assist oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments, using specialised equipment to map underwater topography and water-body morphology.
In job descriptions, look for hydrographic surveys, bathymetry, cartography, geodesy, GPS data collection, surveying instruments, underwater survey records, GIS reports and marine communication systems.
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Hydrographic surveying technicians work on or near water, supporting surveyors with instruments, GPS data, bathymetry, underwater survey lines and field notes before reports or maps are produced.
Skills and specializations
Core skill combines hydrography, surveying instruments, cartography, geodesy, geomatics, calculations, data recording, GIS reports and safe deployment of marine survey equipment.
Salary context
Pay context depends on offshore or coastal fieldwork, vessel safety routines, instrument calibration, data processing, scientific reporting, travel, weather windows and responsibility for survey records.
Career paths
Entry can come from surveying, geomatics, marine operations or science technician work. Development may lead to hydrographic surveyor roles, GIS mapping, geophysical data work or survey project coordination.
Good to know
Vacancies should name the survey equipment, water environment, data tools and reporting work. Check whether the job is mostly field measurement, data processing, mapping or scientific support.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for hydrographic surveying technician work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Remote Sensing Technicians
19-4099.03
Close relationship
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Open in O*NETSurveying and Mapping Technicians
17-3031.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Chemical and physical science technicians (3111)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/668943cc-c454-4a1b-a296-2fcb524a6222 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3111.5 |
| ISCO group | 3111 |
| Concept type | Occupation |