Experienced Geophysicist - UK

Shearwater GeoServices; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Learning plan to fill knowledge gaps

Global team

Culture of transparency

Job summary

Shearwater GeoServices in Gatwick, UK, is seeking an Experienced Geophysicist to take ownership of seismic processing and imaging projects, ensuring quality and technical excellence.

You will interpret results, diagnose issues across workflows, and design robust QC and production pipelines while mentoring junior team members and meeting deadlines.

You will work in a global, collaborative environment, applying cutting-edge techniques to help energy clients plan ahead and minimise exploration risk.

Qualifications

• University degree in Geophysics, Physics, or a related science discipline.
• At least 2 years’ experience in seismic processing and imaging.
• Strong grounding in geophysical principles and seismic processing and imaging.
• Ability to interpret results, diagnose issues across workflows and understand downstream impacts.
• High-level competency with marine seismic data and processing techniques.
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to QC and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of seismic processing and imaging projects.
• Ensure quality and technical excellence across workflows.
• Interpret results and diagnose issues across the processing chain.
• Design workflows for QC and production; mentor junior team members.

Skills

Seismic processing

Seismic imaging

Geophysical interpretation

Education

University degree in Geophysics or Physics

Job description

Who We Are.

We are a global marine geoscience and technology business. We are pioneers using ground-breaking technology to study what lies beneath the ocean floor. We help energy companies plan ahead, accelerating responsible use of the planet’s resources. We provide marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software. Our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients, providing them with the tools they need to reduce exploration risks and maximise their production efficiency.

Can you take ownership of seismic delivery and outcomes?

We are looking for an Experienced Geophysicist to join our processing and imaging team in Gatwick, UK.

You will take full ownership of seismic processing and imaging projects, ensuring quality and technical excellence.

This is an opportunity to apply your experience to strengthen how work is delivered with a focus is on building and running robust systems that perform consistently.

Technically speaking…

You will bring a university degree in Geophysics, Physics, or a related science discipline, along with at least 2 years’ experience in seismic processing and imaging.

A strong grounding in geophysical principles and seismic processing and imaging is essential, along with the ability to interpret results, diagnose issues across workflows and understand downstream impacts

A high-level competency with marine seismic data and processing techniques is essential, alongside up-to-date knowledge of industry developments.

A sharp eye for detail and a structured approach to quality control are essential as you’ll design workflows for both QC and production.

In personal terms…

We need a proactive team player with strong communication able to present results with confidence and mentor more junior on ways of working.

Working to deadlines and to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards, balancing quality, cost, and schedule.

We’re looking for someone who thrives on ownership, welcomes responsibility, and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards.

What does Shearwater offer you?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• The opportunity to apply and adapt your professional and academic experience for business needs.
• A promise to fill any knowledge gaps with an individual learning plan, in an environment that encourages progression.
• The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries, in teams that are diverse and global.
• A culture of transparency and freedom.

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