Odair Americo Jr

Oceanographer | Surveyor | Independent Consultant

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Offshore Surveyor (BSc Oceanography) with strong experience in geophysical and hydrographic survey operations, supporting offshore campaigns in both deep and shallow water environments. Specialized in MBES and integrated geophysical acquisition (SSS, SBP, MAG), with a strong focus on real-time QC, data validation, and survey optimization to ensure high-quality deliverables under production-driven conditions. Proven ability to support client-side decision making offshore, ensuring contractor performance, data integrity, and efficient execution. Experienced in supervising acquisition, identifying risks early, and implementing corrective actions to maintain survey continuity and minimize rework. Comfortable working in dynamic offshore environments, interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to safe and efficient campaign delivery.

Experience

  • SubCom (Freelance · 3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Hydrographic Surveyor
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Deep/shallow water Cable Route Survey Project: Fiber Optic Cable System; hydrographic, geophysical and shallow geotechnical scope.

    • Hydrographic Surveyor
      Apr 2025 - May 2025 · 2 mos

      Deep/shallow water Cable Route Survey Project: Fiber Optic Cable System; hydrographic, geophysical and shallow geotechnical scope.

    • Hydrographic Surveyor
      Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 · 5 mos

      Deep/shallow water Cable Route Survey Project: Fiber Optic Cable System; hydrographic, geophysical and shallow geotechnical scope.

  • Oceanographer | Hidrographic Surveyor at Independent Consultant
    Dec 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Hydrographic Surveyor at EGS Americas, Inc.
    Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 · 2 mos

    Shallow water Cable Route Survey Project: PROPEL Energy Transmission Line; hydrographic and geophysical scope.

  • EGS Brasil (Indirect Contract · 1 yr 9 mos)
    • Specialist Geoscience Technician
      Oct 2022 - Jun 2023 · 9 mos

      - Carry out survey information gathering, mapping, acquisition, processing, modeling and data interpretation activities; - Generate and analyze reports to disseminate information related to geology, geophysics, geotechnics, sedimentology, meteoceanography, geomatics, hydrography, cartography, geoprocessing and geomorphology, according to the scope of the projects, carrying out and discussing the delivery of results with the client; - Mobilization execution: installation, configuration and testing of equipment for the survey; - Support in planning field schedules; - Execution of risk analysis inherent to activities.

    • Party Chief
      Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 · 4 mos

      Pipeline inspection (Petrobrás) Project: PIDR Bacia de Campos; hydrographic, geophysical scope

    • Geoscience Technician
      Oct 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Auxiliar de Analista Ambiental at Ambiens Consultoria e Projetos Ambientais
    2019 - 2019 · Less than a year

    Auxílio na elaboração de Mapas Temáticos e atividades de Geoprocessamento; Apoio na elaboração de diagnósticos ambientais; entre outros. Apoio nos contatos com órgãos ambientais e realização de protocolos. Analise Ambiental e Planejamento Urbano.