Geophysicist

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A geophysical services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Geophysicist with at least two years’ experience. The role involves preparing projects, collecting and managing data quality, and utilizing geophysical software. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Geophysics or a related discipline and a full UK driving licence. A commitment to quality and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in Geophysics.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare projects based on customer requirements.
• Competently collect good quality data.
• Manage data quality in line with company QC procedures.
• Use specialist geophysical software for data analysis.
• Undertake reporting phases from factual through to recommendations.

Skills

Data collection

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Geophysics or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD 2015

Oasis Montaj

RES2DINV

Radan

IDS-GRED

Job description

Job Description

NO AGENCIES, PLEASE.

The Geophysicist’s role at Zetica requires active involvement at every stage of a project from initial planning, site works through to reporting. At each stage, the emphasis is on quality and customer service. Zetica is looking to recruit geophysicists with a minimum of two years’ experience.

Working as part of a team, the Geophysicist will be required to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, the public and colleagues.

Responsibilities

The following are typical roles applicable to the position. This list is not exhaustive with both special and research projects providing additional challenges to the Geophysicist role:

1. Preparing projects based on customer requirements. Assessing and agreeing effective techniques prior to site work, with an emphasis on quality, customer service as well as budget and program requirements.
2. Competent data collection; collecting good quality data showing reliable repeatability and accuracy. Data collection is for a wide range of techniques to include electromagnetics, magnetics, radio frequency location, GPR, seismics, ERI and utility services detection
3. Caring for equipment on site.
4. Managing data quality in line with Zetica’s QC procedures.
5. Using specialist geophysical software and drawing packages (e.g. AutoCAD 2015, Oasis Montaj, RES2DINV, Radan, IDS-GRED) a Geophysicist is expected to QC, process, analyse and interpret data.
6. With supervision, guidance and authorisation, the Geophysicist is expected to undertake all phases of reporting from factual through to interpretation and recommendations. Focus on customer requirements and quality being a key consideration.
7. As part of an employee development process, the Geophysicist is expected to develop through training, experience and an eagerness for further learning and gaining capabilities beyond the core competencies.
8. The Geophysicist is to abide by the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality policies and lead by example in their application to all aspects of a project.
9. A key aspect of the Geophysicist role is to identify new ways of working, whether offering a technical enhancement or to help improve efficiency on site and in the office.
10. The role allows for gaining significant experience in a wide range of techniques, that also with proven competencies, allow for involvement in more complex projects as they arise.
11. As a professional, the role requires dedication and an eagerness to progress and provide a high level of service, even if extra effort/hours of personal time are required to meet a deadline.

Requirements

• Degree in Geophysics, or related discipline
• Full UK manual driving licence