Geoscientist II

hydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

hydroGEOPHYSICS, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Staff Geoscientist II to support geophysical projects with field and office tasks. Up to 60% field work and responsibilities include planning, data acquisition, processing, and modeling across multiple methods.

Qualified candidates have a B.S. in a geoscience field and 5+ years in the geophysical sector, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency in Excel/Word.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years experience with a geophysical services firm or department with 50 percent in the field; two most recent years as Staff Engineer/Geoscientist I or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with geoscience software and technical report writing.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute field data acquisition across resistivity, magnetics, EM, GPR, and seismics.
• Process data and perform field quality control filtering.
• Troubleshoot data acquisition gear and field equipment.
• Co-author technical reports with guidance from higher-level staff.
• Provide field supervision of support personnel and interact with subcontractors/clients.

Kenntnisse

Resistivity

Magnetics

Electromagnetics

GPR

Seismics

GPS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Surfer

Grapher

RockWorks

Field techniques

Safety practices

Ausbildung

B.S. in Hydrogeology/Geology/Geophysics/Geological Engineering/Civil Engineering

M.S. in geoscience-related field

Ph.D. in geoscience-related field

Tools

GPS equipment

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION:STAFF GEOSCIENTIST II

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Staff Geoscientists II are responsible for the support of geophysical projects. This support may include, at a minimum, the planning, physical acquisition, troubleshooting, and daily processing of geophysical data both in remote-field and office-type environments. For this particular position, support may be focused on multiple methods of acquisition, data processing, and computer modeling in support of field projects. Up to sixtypercent field work is anticipated for both project performance and continued employee development. This position requires proficiency in the acquisition and processing of resistivity, EM, and magnetic data. The Staff Engineer/Geoscientist II position is considered a permanent and salaried position.The appropriately qualified individual has mastered the Staff Engineer/Geoscientist I position. Position is open to applicants with compensation commensurate with the level of experience and technical expertise.

REPORTS TO: Project Manager (I, II, or Senior)

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solves critical field logistics.
• Proficient in field techniques for resistivity, magnetics, electromagnetics, GPR, seismics, etc).
• Proficient in general field practices/safety.
• Proficient in processing methods for resistivity, magnetics, electromagnetics, GPR, seismics, etc).
• Capable of field quality control filtering.
• Troubleshoot/Debug data acquisition gear on the methods listed above.
• Able to write logistics and methodology sections of a report.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Software: Surfer® Grapher™ RockWorks™ Microsoft® Excel®, and Microsoft® Word®.
• Incorporates GPS or surveying data to spatially locate project data.
• Responsible for reporting defects in geophysical or work‑related equipment.
• Implements and assists with survey design tasks.
• Supports senior level management (i.e.,Project Engineer and higher-level management) with the timely completion of project tasks as directed.
• Completes production reports, time logs, project logs, and other office or project‑related paperwork as required.
• Co-authors technical reports with guidance from higher-level staff.
• Provides field supervision of support personnel as needed.May interact with subcontractors and clientele.
• Additional technical tasks may be tailored to the individual’s qualifications and background appropriately.
• Assists with health and safety plans (e.g., HASP).
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA and MSHA certifications.
• Observes and enforces all safety protocols.

REQUIREMENTS:

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.M.Sc. in a geoscience‑related field counts as two years of experience or a Ph.D. in a geoscience‑related field counts as fouryears of experience.

Experience:
5+ years experience with a geophysical services firm or department with 50percent of time worked spent in the field while having served the most recent two years as a Staff Engineer/GeoscientistI or equivalent. An understanding of field activities, GPS equipment, troubleshooting techniques, and safety. Display strong organizational skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication ability. Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft®Excel® and Word®. Experience with geoscience‑related software and writing technical reports.

Physical Demands:

Physical Demands: Must demo nstrate the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 70pounds (special exemptions may apply).

Travel:

Travel:Projects may require travel up to 60percent of work schedule.

NOTE:HGI JOB POSITIONS ARE GENERAL GUIDANCE AND ARE AT THE MANAGEMENT’S DISCRETION.