Office Geophysicist

Hydrographic Society UK & Ireland; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Geophysicist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will collect, process, and analyze geophysical data to create informative maps and models of the sub-seafloor geology. You will work in an engaging environment that promotes personal growth and teamwork, contributing to exciting projects while ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client specifications. This opportunity offers a chance to work closely with experienced professionals and develop your career in a supportive setting, just a short walk from the vibrant city center. If you are proactive and possess strong communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Personal growth opportunities

Accessible senior leadership team

Professional working environment

Parking available

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Geophysics/Geology is required.
• Experience with geophysical data processing and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Produce data deliverables and monitor data quality.
• Interpret processed data and produce final deliverables.

Skills

Geophysical data analysis

Communication skills

Data quality assurance

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

SonarWiz

SeaView

CODA

Oasis Montaj

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

The Geophysicist is responsible for collecting, processing, interpreting, and analyzing geophysical data acquired to produce accurate and informative maps and models of the sub-seafloor geology. You will work in a great team in the office in Norwich, UK, or Naples, IT. As a geophysicist, you play a key role in our goal to meet and excel our clients' requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Production of the data deliverables during the project operations. Monitoring and promptly reporting any data quality issues with the processing results.
• Interpreting the processed data (SSS/SBP/MAG).
• Producing final deliverables in line with the company quality standards and project requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in geophysics, geology, or a related field is typically required; experience in the role within the offshore survey industry may be considered.
• Experience with SonarWiz/SeaView/CODA/Oasis Montaj processing suite; similar software may be considered.
• Ability to QA/QC SSS/SBP/MAG data.
• Proficiency with GIS software, such as ArcGIS and QGIS, is required.
• Ability to produce ESRI compliant geodatabases, integrating all survey data to the client’s specification.
• Offshore experience is preferred.
• A familiarity with geological/geophysical equipment can be helpful.
• Good written and oral English.
• Must be able to travel freely.
• Proactive people with great communication skills are essential in working with other members of a survey team. Reading and interpreting client requirements, and presenting results to clients are valuable skills. It is also important to be well organized, have time management skills, an eye for detail, and be quality driven.

We can offer you great personal growth opportunities, exciting projects, an extremely accessible senior leadership team, and a fun yet professional working environment. NextGeo boasts a comfortable working environment 15 minutes’ walk from Norwich City centre with ample parking.