Field Geophysicist II: Data, Modeling & Field Ops

Certerra; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CERTERRA is seeking Staff Geoscientists II to support geophysical projects across field and office environments. Up to sixty percent field work is expected, focusing on resistivity, EM, and magnetic data acquisition and processing.

The role involves coordinating with the Project Manager and ensuring safe, efficient project execution across multiple sites. Qualified candidates have a BS in a geoscience field and 2+ years in geophysical services, with strong reporting, software, and field safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a geoscience field or related discipline; MS/PhD counts as experience.
• 2+ years at geophysical services firm or internal department with field time.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field activities, GPS, and safety procedures.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; experience with geoscience software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and troubleshoot field data collection for geophysical projects.
• Process resistivity, magnetics, EM data and support modeling efforts.
• Co-author technical reports with guidance from senior staff.
• Cooperate with subcontractors and clients; supervise field staff as needed.
• Prepare production, time logs, and project paperwork for reporting.
• Maintain safety programs and report defects in equipment.
• Assist with survey design and HASP health and safety plans.

Skills

Field techniques

Resistivity data

Magnetics/EM data

GPR/Seismics

GPS data handling

Microsoft Excel

Education

BS in Geoscience related field

MS in Geoscience (counts as two years experience)

PhD in Geoscience (counts as four years)

Tools

Surfer

Grapher

RockWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

CERTERRA is seeking Staff Geoscientists II to support geophysical projects across field and office environments. Up to sixty percent field work is expected, focusing on resistivity, EM, and magnetic data acquisition and processing.

The role involves coordinating with the Project Manager and ensuring safe, efficient project execution across multiple sites. Qualified candidates have a BS in a geoscience field and 2+ years in geophysical services, with strong reporting, software, and field safety