Geophysicist

Arab Center for Engineering Studies; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) in Saudi Arabia seeks a geophysics professional to conduct sub-surface surveys and geophysical investigations, identify earth properties, and specify subsurface hazards for future construction projects. The role supports safe, efficient service delivery to ACES customers and assists in tender evaluations and technical design optimization.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, processing, interpretation, and reporting across MASW, EM, cross-hole,

Responsibilities

• Geophysical data acquisition, QC, processing and interpretation, and reporting of geophysical data.
• Processing and interpretation of seismic, resistivity, electromagnetic, downhole, and GPR data.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Conduct sub-surface surveys and geophysical investigations to identify the composition, structure, and other physical attributes of the earth of potential land and specify any subsurface geologic hazards that may cause problems in suggested future constructions. Responsible for assisting in the delivery of safe, efficient, and reliable services to ACES customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for Geophysical data acquisition, QC, processing and interpretation, and reporting of geophysical data, processing and interpretation of various Shallow surface geophysical methods such as MASW, Electromagnetic, cross-hole and downhole seismic, Tomography, Electrical resistivity methods, GPR, 3C Seismic using Vibroseis, Microgravity and Wireline logging.
• Contributing to ACES standards and practices for data management.
• Processing and interpretation of seismic, resistivity, electromagnetic, downhole, and GPR data.
• Improve existing techniques in data acquisition and mathematical processing and develop new techniques and methods.
• Provide technical support in the area of expertise throughout the Sales and Service Delivery process.
• Assist in evaluating technical viability and overall appraisal of tenders as related to the area of expertise.
• Consult with Geophysical Technical Section Head as required to optimize the technical design.
• Design seismic imaging workflows to improve the quality of subsurface images for a given geological setting.
• Define, build and submit test jobs, interpret test results, provide recommendations on parameters and recommend further testing if required.
• Receive and verify worksheets and equipment
• Process data using the appropriate technology and software.
• Validate the accuracy and efficiency of all testing and production job sequences.
• Decide on suitable geophysical measurement data-processing techniques and implement Data QA/QC.
• Improve existing techniques in data acquisition and mathematical processing and develop new techniques and methods.
• Interface consistently with customers and advise them regarding processing parameters.
• Keep abreast of developments and new technologies within seismic data processing and communication and data transfer techniques.
• Ensure that processed data is delivered to customers on schedule.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, detect irregularities, and arranged for repairs when required.
• Conduct pre-project planning before going on-site
• Adapt data collection procedures.
• Interpret and report on collected data to the team, clients, senior managers or partners at meetings and presentations. Compile charts and reports.
• Write documentation and work logs.
• Assist the Technical Section Head with daily projects.
• Forecast resource requirements and report project status.
• Assist in real-time incident response, recovery, and investigation as related to the area of expertise.
• Assist with identifying areas where new and cost-effective techniques can be applied.
• Explore opportunities for value-added products and services.
• Understand the competition's technical offering.
• Conducting geophysical field assessment activities.
• Field troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Conduct site visits and check site activities.
• Delivering project assignments on time and on budget, consistently exceeding client expectations as well as archive projects.
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.

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