Geophysical Data Lead — Seismic & Electrical Processing

hydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra Subsurface Imaging HGI is seeking a Geophysical Data Manager based in the Irvine area. The role focuses on processing, analyzing and interpreting geophysical data with hands-on field exposure as needed, and will involve preparing technical reports describing methodologies and data interpretation.

The position requires proficiency in electrical resistivity and seismic processing, plus experience with EM methods, GPR, magnetics and borehole logging. OSHA/MSHA safety adherence is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: a B.S. degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geophysics, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering (with a water or environmental resource emphasis) or a B.A. with upper math and physics.
• Experience: 3+ years experience with a geophysical services firm or department with significant experience in data processing.
• Physical Demands: Not Applicable
• Travel: Limited travel 0 to 20%

Responsibilities

• Proficient in data processing, analysis and interpretation for electrical resistivity and seismic data.
• Experience with data processing, analysis and interpretation for EM methods, GPR, magnetics and borehole logging.
• Troubleshoot/Debug data acquisition gear on the methods listed above.
• Able to support writing of a geophysical report, including methodology and data interpretation.
• Co-authors technical reports with guidance from higher-level staff.
• Observes and enforces all safety protocols.

Skills

Geophysical data processing

Data interpretation

Technical report writing

Oral and written communication

Safety compliance

Education

BS in Hydrogeology / Geology / Geophysics / Geological Engineering / Civil Engineering

MS in geoscience-related field (counts as experience)

PhD in geoscience-related field (counts as experience)

Tools

Surfer

Grapher

RockWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GPS equipment

Job description

Certerra Subsurface Imaging HGI is seeking a Geophysical Data Manager based in the Irvine area. The role focuses on processing, analyzing and interpreting geophysical data with hands-on field exposure as needed, and will involve preparing technical reports describing methodologies and data interpretation.

The position requires proficiency in electrical resistivity and seismic processing, plus experience with EM methods, GPR, magnetics and borehole logging. OSHA/MSHA safety adherence is essential.