Heitor Ribeiro

Background

About Heitor Ribeiro

Offshore Surveyor specialized in acquisition, calibration, and integration of geophysical systems for onshore and offshore operations—delivering IHO S-44–compliant data with high operational reliability. I work end-to-end: mobilization, patch tests, real-time acquisition and validation, post-processing, QA/QC, and technical deliverables for subsea inspections, hydrographic surveys, and structural monitoring (pipelines, dams, and submerged assets). I bring strong experience in acoustic positioning and navigation (GNSS/INS/USBL), telemetry, and vessel networks (TCP/IP and serial), plus hands-on hardware/firmware troubleshooting, sensor interface integration, and electro-electronic maintenance. I automate processing, QA, reporting, and GIS integration with Python to accelerate turnaround and reduce rework. My focus is stable operations and traceable data: clear procedures and checklists, audit-ready metadata, non-conformance reporting, and action plans. I’m comfortable in remote, HSE-driven environments, coordinating tightly with Engineering, ROV/USV, and Data Processing teams. Core strengths Acquisition & QA/QC: MBES, SBP; patch tests; real-time validation; post-processing Positioning & Navigation: GNSS RTK/PPK; INS/IMU; USBL/LBL; SVP; rig/vessel referencing and tie-ins USV & Offshore Ops: line planning, box-ins, latency/heading bias verification, geometric checks Integration & Networks: sensor interfacing; serial/IP telemetry; fiber optics; radio comms Automation & GIS: Python (pipelines, reports, QA); QGIS/CAD; metrics, maps, and client-ready products Documentation & Deliverables: time series, backscatter mosaics, bathymetric surfaces, quality KPIs Toolchain EIVA: NaviPac (Helmsman 2D/3D, DataMonitor), NaviEdit, NaviModel (Patch Test, Pipeline, Cleaning) QPS: Qinsy, Qimera, Fledermaus, FMGT (Backscatter) Others: SonarWiz Delph Geo/INS, Norbit GUI, BeamworX NavAQ, Sailfish, CAD, QGIS, Python Sensors & Platforms USV: Exail DriX 10; Hi-Target BS15 MBES: Reson T50 ER; Norbit WINGHEAD i77h; SATLAB HydroBeam M4 EdgeTech 4100 Exail Echoes 3500 T1 (SBP) SVP/GNSS: Valeport SWiFT; AML-3; Emlid RS2 INS/IMU/ROV: Exail PHINS, ROVINS, QUADRANS; QYSEA Fifish E-Master Navi Other Sensors: Nortek Aquadopp DW m (current meter); Impact Subsea (AHRS/Depth/Temp)