Specialist – HPD & ENC Database

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Process, validate, and integrate hydrographic survey data into HPD and ENC products in accordance with IHO standards and approved organizational procedures.
• Update and maintain marine geospatial databases to ensure accuracy, consistency, and availability of navigational and operational data.
• Support the compilation, quality control, and submission of ENC updates to relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with hydrographic survey teams, and marine operations to ensure timely incorporation of survey results into HPD and ENC datasets.
• Assist in the management of charting workflows, version control, and data dissemination to internal and external users.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IHO, IMO, and regional hydrographic regulations
• Compile, edit, and maintain ENC cells using approved charting and GIS software.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance, and error resolution in accordance with ENC and HPD production standards.

Educational And Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Nautical Cartography, Hydrographic Surveying, GIS, Geography, Marine surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Marine GIS, ENC/HPD production and hydrographic data processing.

Language Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written in English, in order to be able to report adequately to superiors and to form good relations, negotiates and resolves conflicts with stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a team, including the ability to respond to the needs of team members and provide them with assistance when required
• Good working knowledge of computers and conversant with computer applications and communication equipment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with third parties and retain professional demeanour in confrontational situations
• Ability to carry out duties effectively and efficiently and according to defined objectives under minimal supervision
• Ability to monitor the operational and functional integrity of communications equipment, computer and navigational aid
• Knowledge of maritime domain and terminology
• Years of Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Marine GIS, ENC/HPD production
• Nature of Experience:
• Strong knowledge of ENC production standards (IHO S-57 / S-101) and HPD concepts, ENC creation, editing, and validation
• Hands-on experience with CARIS BathyDataBase, SevenCs ENC Composer
• Good understanding of hydrographic survey data formats, S-57/S-101 Toolkits, ENC/HPD production and S-100 compliance and integration workflows.
• Proficiency in GIS analysis, data validation, and spatial database management.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills, ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary marine and technical teams.