Senior Geophysicist

Description:

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Geophysicist with deep vertical knowledge in geophysics, to join an established and successful team. The individual should have knowledge of geophysical survey methods, primarily magnetics, (marine, aerial and terrestrial), and understanding of complementary marine acoustic, (MBES, SSS, SBP), and electromagnetic survey methodologies.

You will be working closely with the wider team, drawing on expert subject-matter knowledge from different industry backgrounds, enabling us to deliver high-quality assessments of recent and historical datasets to facilitate project planning and UXO risk assessment.

Duties of Senior Geophysicist

* To represent the business as a Senior Geophysicist to the Client, alongside the Chief Geophysicist and the Senior Management Team, from an office or remote location, and occasionally on-site setting

* To work closely with the Chief Geophysicist to supervise, mentor and motivate the team of Geophysicists

* To process, interpret, QC and analyse land, aerial and marine survey data for potential UXO (pUXO) determination

* To assist in activity and project-specific UXO risk-management assessments, including creating and critiquing survey specifications, results reports and offshore installation methodologies

* To produce and QC georeferenced digital deliverables and charts for high quality reports, sign-off certificates and to support target investigation operations

* To QC and ensure all offshore reports are produced to the highest standard incorporating Company ethos regarding technical accuracy and presentation

* On-site / on-project implementation and post-mobilisation recording, reporting mob, implementation and demob activities associated to the delivery of services as recommended to the Client and or as directed and confirmed by the Chief Geophysicist.

Skills and Qualifications required

Essential:

* Two or more years industry experience in geophysical data collection, processing and interpretation focussed primarily on magnetics, but also knowledge of marine-based acoustic or electromagnetic data collection techniques

* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geophysics or related field

* Experience with geophysical processing and interpretation packages including Oasis montaj and ArcMap/QGIS packages.

Beneficial:

* Experience with other geophysical processing packages for the including Chesapeake Sonarwiz, IHS Markit Kingdom and CARIS/QINSy

* Knowledge of UXO risk-management, ALARP sign-off procedures, target investigation and reporting