Senior Geophysicist

Spectrum; Pennington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Private medical insurance

Pension 5% matched

Flexible working hours

Continuous training and development

Cycle to work

Modern office

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Team lunch

Great team culture

Sport socials

Job summary

Spectrum Geosurvey, based in our Lymington office, is seeking a Senior Geophysicist to lead a field team, acquire geophysical data and assist in data processing and interpretation across offshore renewable projects. You will be a role model to junior staff and provide training as needed.

You will act as the technical authority on survey equipment and software, support data deliverables, and liaise with clients through project lifecycles while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High level of competence in data processing and acquisition.
• Experience with geophysical data processing software suites.
• Experience in training and mentoring.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and GIS for survey tasks.
• Minimum 3 years on vessels undertaking marine surveys.
• Experience leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork for extended periods onshore and offshore.
• Lead offshore surveys as a Party Chief.
• Assist in data processing and interpretation in the office.
• Maintain accurate records and data quality.
• Lead vessel mobilisations and calibrations.
• Liaise with clients and manage project tasks.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to training materials.

Skills

Data processing

Data acquisition

Systems integration

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Business Description

Spectrum Geosurvey specialise in coastal geophysical surveys, supporting a wide range of clients in the offshore renewables sector. We have a proven track record delivering the highest-quality hydrographic and geophysical survey data. Spectrum Geosurvey are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our growing team based in our Lymington office.

Position Overview

As a Senior Geophysicist, you will be predominantly responsible for leading a field team, acquiring geophysical data as well as assisting data processing and interpretation when in the office. It is a great opportunity to build on your skills and gain further exposure to a variety of interesting projects in the offshore renewable energy sector.

Successful applicants shall have a strong background in geophysics and geology and should have a working knowledge of marine surveying. They will be a role model to more junior members of the team and will assist in their training. Supported by an experienced and committed team, successful candidates will be developing skill sets to carry out the following tasks within our growing company.

Role Responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork for extended periods of time away from home on projects onshore and offshore
• Lead offshore surveys as a Party Chief
• Ability to PM intermediate - complex projects
• Assist in leading data acquisition, maintain accurate records and assist in maintaining quality and consistency of field data, data processing, deliverable creation, and data management.
• Assist Processing and reporting managers with reporting, charting & data management
• Assist Project Managers in project technical matters
• Be a role model for more junior members of staff and lead by a good example
• Be a technical authority on geophysical survey equipment and software
• Continual training/development of junior staff and maintaining and updating training/procedural material
• Implementing best practices for handling, maintaining and storing survey equipment as per manufacturer's instructions or company guidance
• Lead vessel mobilisations and calibrations
• Liaise with clients and organisations throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Line management of more junior staff
• Show a high level of leadership amongst the team
• Supporting and maintaining QHSE standards including BMS documentation
• Undertake data processing when required
• Take the lead of research into new technologies and arrange system/software trials to keep Spectrum on the cutting edge
• Form part of the on call roster for weekend technical support

Required education/experience & attributes:

• A high level of competence in data processing, data aquisition, systems integration
• A high level of competence in all the currently used geophysical data acquisition and processing software suites
• Experience of training and mentoring
• Experienced with AutoCAD and GIS package, using it for a variety of tasks - equipment flange design, line planning etc.
• Have at least 3 years working onboard vessels undertaking marine survey operations
• Have lead a small team undertaking various marine survey tasks
• Have lead vessel mobilisations and calibrations
• High level of attention to detail
• High level of computer literacy
• Project Management of projects with intermediate complexity
• Strong academic report writing skills
• Able to work in the UK
• Full valid UK driving license

Core attributes and conduct

• Adhere to moral and ethical principles in all interactions
• Be inclusive, respectful and team-focused
• Being open and honest in communication and operations
• Celebrate other people's successes - raise each other up
• Contribute to a cooperative and supportive work environment
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of data and company information
• Maintain the highest levels of professionalism within the team
• Providing a positive feedback loop to improve quality and practices
• Take ownership of your training/development
• Work safely - your safety and that of others
• Possess the energy, drive and commitment to further the work of the company

Company Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays)
• Private medical insurance programme (Bupa)
• Pension 5% Matched
• Flexible working hours
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Modern, environmentally friendly office with sit down/standing desks
• An Employee Assistance Programme, providing trained wellbeing and counselling practitioners and 24/7 telephone support
• Free eye tests
• Free team lunch on a Wednesday
• Great team culture
• Sport socials