Geophysicist

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A geophysical service company is seeking a Geophysicist to manage every stage of project work, focusing on quality and customer service. The role requires at least two years of experience, effective communication skills, and proficiency in specialized geophysical software. Responsibilities include project preparation, data collection, and reporting. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Geophysics or a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in geophysics.
• Ability to manage data quality in accordance with QC procedures.
• Willingness to learn and gain capabilities beyond core competencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare projects based on customer requirements.
• Ensure data collection is accurate and reliable.
• Undertake phases of reporting focusing on client needs.

Skills

Data collection

Effective communication

Quality assurance

Geophysical software usage

Education

Degree in Geophysics or a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD 2015

Oasis Montaj

RES2DINV

Radan

IDS-GRED

Job description

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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, as both special and research projects may provide additional challenges to the Geophysicist role:

• Preparing projects based on customer requirements, assessing and agreeing on effective techniques prior to site work, with an emphasis on quality, customer service, as well as budget and program requirements.
• Competent data collection, ensuring good quality data with reliable repeatability and accuracy. Techniques include electromagnetics, magnetics, radio frequency location, GPR, seismics, ERI, and utility services detection.
• Caring for equipment on site.
• Managing data quality in line with Zetica’s QC procedures.
• Using specialist geophysical software and drawing packages (e.g., AutoCAD 2015, Oasis Montaj, RES2DINV, Radan, IDS-GRED) to QC, process, analyze, and interpret data.
• Undertaking all phases of reporting—from factual data to interpretation and recommendations—with supervision, guidance, and authorization, focusing on customer requirements and quality.
• Developing through training, experience, and a willingness to learn and gain capabilities beyond core competencies.
• Abiding by the company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality policies, and leading by example in their application to all project aspects.
• Identifying new ways of working to enhance technical processes or improve efficiency on site and in the office.
• Demonstrating dedication and a commitment to high service levels, even if it requires extra effort or personal time to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• Degree in Geophysics or a related discipline.