Geophysical Logger - Layne

Granite Construction; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a field geophysicist to operate and deploy geophysical logging equipment for Water Resources development projects. You will select instruments, perform logging services, and document observations in the field for a variety of clients.

Ideal candidates have a Radiation License (RSO) and experience explaining complex findings to clients. Travel and long unsupervised work periods are required, with responsibilities including data processing and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Radiation License (RSO) required.
• 3 years of downhole geophysical logging experience preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods.
• Experience communicating complex problems and findings to clients.
• Willingness to travel and stay out of town.

Responsibilities

• Operate and deploy geophysical logging equipment in the field.
• Select instruments based on client needs.
• Perform downhole geophysical logging services.
• Record and document field observations.
• Review data.
• Process data and present findings to clients.

Skills

Geophysical logging

Field operations

Data review

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

Radiation License (RSO)

Tools

Win-Situ Software

Job description

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General Summary

This position is responsible for operation and deployment of geophysical logging equipment, equipment selection and deployment, and data review/processing/presentation for a wide variety of external and internal clients in relation to Water Resources development.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Extensive field operation and deployment of geophysical logging equipment
• Determination of instrument selection and deployment based on client needs
• Perform downhole geophysical logging services
• Record and document field observations
• Data review
• Data processing and client presentation

Education

• Radiation License (RSO) required

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience in downhole geophysical logging is highly preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work unsupervised for long periods at a time, to ensure a successful project with limited management oversight.
• Experience in communicating complex problems and exhaustive findings to clients.
• Must be self-sufficient, self-motivated, and perform ethically at all times.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Familiarity with the following logs: Caliper, RTS, Gamma, borehole compensated sonic, static and dynamic video
• Familiarity with annular MIT process preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel and stay out of town
• Willingness to work with pump and drilling crews when logging unit is not in use
• Experience with the water well industry preferred
• Familiarity with Win-Situ Software preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of sample material or core boxes. The employee is required to walk uneven and steep ground to access property for the purpose of field mapping. The employee must be able to work outside all seasons of the year, all day long. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.