Specialist – HPD & ENC Database
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About the Role
AD Ports Group seeks a Data Specialist to manage the Hydrographic Production Database (HPD) and Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs). The role involves processing, validating, and integrating hydrographic survey data in compliance with IHO standards, and maintaining marine geospatial databases.
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Responsibilities
- Process, validate, and integrate hydrographic survey data into HPD and ENC products in accordance with IHO standards
- Update and maintain marine geospatial databases to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Support compilation, quality control, and submission of ENC updates to relevant authorities
- Coordinate with hydrographic survey teams and marine operations for timely data incorporation
- Assist in management of charting workflows, version control, and data dissemination
- Perform data validation, quality assurance, and error resolution in accordance with production standards
Requirements
- 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
- Strong knowledge of ENC production standards (IHO S 57 / S 101) and HPD concepts
- Hands on experience with CARIS BathyDataBase, SevenCs ENC Composer
- Proficiency in GIS analysis, data validation, and spatial database management
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
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Job Description
- The Data Specialist, HPD & ENC Database is responsible for the compilation, production, maintenance, and management of the Hydrographic Production Database (HPD) and Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), including associated paper charts, in support of safe navigation and marine data governance.
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.
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.
- 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.
Language Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written in English.
- Good working knowledge of computers and conversant with computer applications and communication equipment.
- Knowledge of maritime domain and terminology.
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