Vacant job

SGU is seeking a senior officer for our vessel Ocean Surveyor. When the need arises, you will have the opportunity to come in and work as a chief mate or, exceptionally, as a captain for a period of a few days up to two weeks.

The vessel is operated by SGU to provide opportunities for activities aimed at giving Sweden the best possible conditions for Swedish industry, infrastructure investments at sea, and a sustainable use of the sea as a long-term resource. With Ocean Surveyor, SGU investigates the structure of the seabed, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• minimum Class III certification
• several years of experience as a senior officer.
• ECDIS, Basic safety, AFF, GOC, Medical Care in accordance with STCW Manila
• valid medical certificate for seafarers
• the working language onboard is Swedish, so you must be fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written. You should also be able to speak and write in English without hindrance.

Desirable experiences and qualifications:

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

Your application must include an extract from the Transport Agency's register to substantiate your qualifications and experiences.

Personal qualifications

On the vessel, we have a team that works closely together and across boundaries, which means that flexibility, humility, and safety awareness are essential for this position. You are self-driven, capable of seeing the big picture, responsible, and a good problem solver. You are service-oriented and welcome others' opinions and experiences while also sharing your own knowledge and experiences. We place great importance on your personal qualities for this position.

About the employment

Employment type: Fixed-term employment as needed during the field season, from March to the end of November 2026. Immediate start according to agreement.

Number of vacancies: 1

Work location: Uppsala

The position is security classified, and a security check 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 February 24, 2026, at the latest. Interviews may be conducted continuously during the application period. Your qualifications must be substantiated by presenting original documents or a verified CV. 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 requested. SGU uses a web-based recruitment system through which you can apply via our website.

If you want to know more, please contact unit manager Björn Bergman or our union representatives: Jonnina Karlsson for Saco-S and Annika Törnkvist for ST-geological via our switchboard 018-17 90 00.

The recruitment is conducted by SGU in-house, and we kindly ask recruitment companies and ad sellers not to call.

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 is under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. Our vision is that Sweden has a 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