Vacant job

SGU is now seeking a senior officer for our vessel Ocean Surveyor. If needed, you may be offered the opportunity to work as a chief mate or, in exceptional cases, as a captain for periods ranging from a few days up to two weeks.

The vessel is operated under SGU's own management and aims to provide Sweden with the best possible conditions for business, infrastructure investments at sea, and sustainable use of marine resources over the long term. Through Ocean Surveyor, SGU investigates the seabed's structure, its environmental chemical load, sediment thickness, and the geological conditions of the sea for animal and plant life. The field season runs from early May to early October.

Job Responsibilities

As a chief mate, you will assist the captain with navigation, line measurements using sonar systems, and sampling. Watchkeeping during operations occurs around the clock, and you will be responsible for the vessel's safety and lifesaving equipment as well as medical care on board. You are also designated as the diving supervisor on board. Additionally, you will assist with geological sampling work.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• at least Class III certification
• several years of experience as a senior officer
• ECDIS, Basic safety, AFF, GOC, Medical Care in accordance with STCW Manila
• a valid medical certificate for seafarers
• good ability to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English

Desirable experiences and qualifications:

• experience working on research vessels
• DP experience
• coastal and archipelago navigation
• hydrographic surveying

To validate your qualifications and experiences, your application must include an extract from the Swedish Transport Agency's register.

Personal Qualifications

Working on board the vessel involves close collaboration in a team that works across different boundaries. Therefore, we are looking for a person who is flexible, unpretentious, and safety-conscious. You are self-driven, have the ability to see the big picture, take responsibility, and are a good problem solver. Furthermore, you are service-oriented and open to others' opinions and experiences, while also willing to share your own. We place great importance on your personal qualities for this position.

About the Employment

Employment type: Temporary employment as needed during the field season from early May to October 2025. Start date immediately or by agreement.

Number of vacancies: 2

Work location: Uppsala

The position is security classified, and a security clearance including a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Swedish citizenship and an approved security clearance are required before a hiring decision is made.

Application

Welcome with your application by April 17, 2025. Interviews may be conducted continuously during the application period. Your qualifications must be substantiated by presenting original documents or a verified resume. We apply an inclusive approach and strive for diversity in all aspects. As a government agency, SGU is subject to the principle of public access. This means that we are obliged to disclose your application documents if someone requests them. SGU uses a web-based recruitment system through which you can apply via our website.

If you would like to know more, please contact unit manager Björn Bergman, captain Mathias Nyström, or our union representatives: Peter Åkerhammar for Saco-S and Annika Törnkvist for ST-geologiska via our switchboard at 018-17 90 00.

SGU conducts the recruitment internally, and we kindly ask recruitment companies and advertisement sellers to refrain from calling.

About SGU

The Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) is the authority for issues related to rocks, soil, and groundwater in Sweden. We provide geological information for society's needs in the short and long term. SGU operates under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. Our vision is for Sweden to have sustainable societal development, that land and water areas are used and developed for the purposes they are best suited for, and that the mineral industry and other natural resource sectors are viable and responsible. SGU currently has about 300 employees, most of whom work in Uppsala. Others are stationed at offices in Lund, Gothenburg, Malå, and Luleå. Read more at www.sgu.se