Geodata Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable individual to fulfil the role of Geodata Technician for our successful and established client based in Leeds. Duties and Responsibilities* Flight planning, post-processing, data quality and data management in the office and field* Assist as directed in planning activities such as the preparation of flight plans for LiDAR and oblique surveys* Review project information, risk assessment and method statement and aerial survey plan prior to deployment to site* Engage in project and safety briefings prior to work start and during the daily toolbox talk* Work in the field carrying out the Initial Data Processing (IDP) workflows on aerial acquisition (trajectories, LiDAR ranges, nadir and oblique imagery) ensuring data is fit for purpose* Communicate data quality and coverage information to the project team daily clearly reporting the details of any potential issues to assist in the decision on the need for a re-flight, calibration or further ground checks* Be responsible for data management in the field and delivery of data to the TC* On a daily basis, issue completed data and report to the project group and update any tracking documents as required* Carry out Onward Data Processing (ODP) workflows as directed (including trajectory processing, system calibrations, image development, GTS DXF generation) and publish data for processing team production workflows* Download and quality assure data collected in the field and prepare associated quality reports* Assist with data queries from production teams and escalate where requiredPrerequisites* Degree qualified in relevant field (e.g. Geomatics, Surveying, Remote Sensing) or have at least 1 years direct industry experience* Ability to travel and work away for long period at short notice* No travel restrictions/criminal record* Full Clean EU drivers licence (held for + 1 year)Core Competencies* Strong personality to deal with clients, contractors and other 3rd parties when working in the field* A systematic and methodical approach to work* Attention to detail and meticulous data management practices* A commitment to safe working practicesExpected Discipline Knowledge and Skills* Competent in the use of industry-standard post-processing software for LiDAR and imaging aerial data (Dashmap, LMS, Terra Suite, Capture One, Leica Framepro)* Ability to create flight-plans using standard software* Ability to post-process trajectories from a position and orientation system (POS)* Ability to calibrate scanner systems from a calibration flight and output point-clouds from LiDAR range data* Ability to calibrate imaging systems from a calibration flight and develop imagery for onwards post-processing* Basic understanding of the fundamental working principals of aerial survey systems and position an orientation technologies* Basic understanding of aerial survey methodology and post-processing techniques* Basic understanding of sensor parameters and their function (both LiDAR and imaging systems)* Basic understanding of fundamental survey concepts such as datum, projections, geoids and coordinate systems* Familiarity of safe working practices in the field* IT literate including Google SuiteDo you like the sound of this role If you have the experience and skills listed above, wed like to talk to you! Click apply today!Please note. Every candidate will be assessed in accordance with their qualifications, merit, and ability to perform the duties of the job role advertised. Please be advised that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of apersons religion, gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.