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Morris P. Hebert, Inc. is built on the principles of strong family values, honesty, integrity, education, hard work, and commitment. Our employees use their creativity and talent to formulate new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services in the industry. Due to our employees' active involvement, talent, and support, we take pride in investing in our employees. We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401k matching program
• Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans, and Supplemental Life
• Generous PTO Package - Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Time Off
• Employee engagement events
• Strong community involvement
• Great work/life balance

Description:

Remote Sensing Technician (RST) primary duties are for field data collection of remote sensing data. The RST will work with technologies such as hydrography, UAS aerial surveying (drone), and/or other remote sensing equipment and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works alongside a team performing aerial, land, and hydrographic surveying with remote sensing technologies.
• Assists with hydrographic and marine survey planning, field data collection, and data processing.
• Assists with remote aircraft operations with planning and clearance to airspace to flight operations and collection of LiDAR, photogrammetry, video.
• Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots surveying system hardware, computers, and software.
• Prepare field service reports, maintain equipment logs, prepare written communication for clients and other team members.
• Collects hydrographic data using HYPACK and other software.
• Works aboard various boats from skiffs, airboats, 18-30' work boats.
• Develops and follows plans, specifications, procedures and promotes safe work practices.
• Perform shop tasks including the repair, cleaning, and preparation of remote sensing equipment.
• Candidate will be expected to develop skills and advance in growing technologies.

• Setup, maintain, and collect remote sensing data collection systems to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
• Direct and manage field survey activities and operations.
• Analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results and/or at least to the QA/QC stage.
• Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.
• Record data log keeping (of survey research, operations, weather, etc.) for scientific or technical use.
• Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
• Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.
• Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, computer-based, or related field preferred (but not required).
• 2-5 years' experience in related field and/or military experience.
• Proficiency with HYPACK, Chesapeake, EdgeTech and/or other related surveying software packages.
• Knowledge and experience with geodesy, hydrography, GIS, photogrammetry, charting, cartography, tidal datums, and survey control.
• Equipment experience should include some familiarity with single-beam and multi-beam echo sounders, side scan sonar, GPS-navigation systems, robotic total stations and remote aircraft.
• Experience and/or strong interest of working in a marine environment (navigating small boats, etc.)
• Experience with radio-controlled UAS (drones).
• Experience processing and interpreting field datasets at least to the QA/QC stage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, conduct fieldwork in variety of weather conditions and terrain.
• Good verbal and written communications skills with the ability to produce accurate reports.
• Background screening which may include, but is not limited to: employment verification, driving record check, criminal background.
• Flexibility to frequent regional travel, sometimes required to remain on prolonged projects out of state.

MPH will look favorably on candidates with any of the following certifications: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, ACSM Hydrographer, and/or Intern or License in Land Surveying or Professional Engineering.

MPH, Inc. is an EEO employer.