Instrumentation Support Engineer

Shearwater GeoServices; Bergen; On-site; NOK 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Individual learning plan

Global, diverse teams

Transparent culture

Job summary

Shearwater GeoServices is seeking an Instrumentation Support Engineer to ensure seamless recording systems across our offshore fleet, based in Bergen. You will apply hands-on technical oversight, plan strategically, and drive improvements while coordinating with global teams.

You will bring proven seismic/geophysical instrumentation experience, knowledge of sensor and acquisition technologies, and scripting skills to reduce downtime and raise service quality. Isometrix knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience from seismic/geophysical industry with strong instrumentation systems knowledge.
• Isometrix experience is an advantage but not required.
• Knowledge of sensor and acquisition technologies and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of recording systems for instrumentation across vessels worldwide.
• Coordinate activities to reduce downtime and improve service quality.
• Support contract reviews for the Geosupport team.
• Provide hands-on technical oversight, planning and problem-solving to drive improvements.

Skills

Instrumentation systems

Linux scripting

Scripting

Problem solving

Effective communication

Tools

Isometrix

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 keep our seismic instrumentation on point?

We're looking for an Instrumentation Support Engineer to provide technical and operational support for our offshore operations be based in Bergen.

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 keep our seismic instrumentation on point?

We're looking for an Instrumentation Support Engineer to provide technical and operational support for our offshore operations be based in Bergen.

You’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of recording system for instrumentation across our vessels worldwide. Isometrix experience is an advantage.

It's a role that requires hands-on technical oversight, strategic planning and problem-solving to and drive continuous improvements.

Technically speaking…

You’ll bring proven experience from the seismic or geophysical industry, with a strong knowledge of instrumentation systems. Experience with Isometrix is an advantage, but not a requirement.

You’ll use your knowledge of sensor and acquisition technologies to coordinate activities with the aim to reduce downtime and improve service quality, including Linux/computer science knowledge and experience with scripting.

Your input will shape the technical direction of the department and support contract reviews for the Geosupport team.

In personal terms…

You’re proactive an, able to get to the heart of a technical issue and explain it in a way that is clear to clients and coworkers alike.

Whether it’s managing budgets or guiding your team, you’ll be trusted to keep standards high and operations running smoothly.

You’ll bring a positive energy and be keen to collaborate and support others in solving complex challenges.

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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