Imaging Manager - North America

TGS ASA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TGS ASA seeks an Imaging Manager to lead geophysicists in delivering seismic processing and imaging projects, from time processing to depth imaging and velocity model building, while ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery to technical standards.

The role blends hands‑on technical leadership with people management, guiding project execution, staff development, and client interactions, and driving workflow and technology improvements across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics, Geoscience, Physics, or Mathematics (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• 10+ years in seismic data processing and imaging, with depth imaging and velocity model building expertise.
• 3+ years leading projects and supervising technical staff.
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard processing/imaging software and workflows.
• Proven track record delivering complex imaging projects to external clients on time and on budget.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with client interface experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of multiple seismic processing and imaging projects (multi-client and proprietary).
• Review and approve key project deliverables, QC milestones, and final imaging products.
• Guide teams on advanced imaging workflows, including velocity model building, FWI, RTM, and Kirchhoff/beam migration; support new tech adoption.
• Coordinate resource allocation and project scheduling across the team, balancing priorities and compute needs.
• Serve as technical escalation point for complex processing and imaging challenges.
• Act as primary client contact for kickoff meetings, progress updates, and final delivery presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project mgmt

Communication

Client liaison

Geophysics expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics/Geoscience/Physics/Mathematics

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

HPC/cloud compute environments

Seismic processing software

Job description

The Imaging Manager leads a team of geophysicists responsible for delivering high-quality seismic processing and imaging projects — from time processing through depth imaging and velocity model building — on schedule, on budget, and to TGS's technical standards. This role balances hands‑on technical leadership with people management: guiding project execution, developing staff, managing client interactions, and driving continuous improvement in workflows and technology adoption across the team.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Leadership

• Oversee execution of multiple concurrent seismic processing and imaging projects (multi-client and proprietary), ensuring technical quality, timeline, and budget targets are met
• Review and approve key project deliverables, QC milestones, and final imaging products
• Guide teams on advanced imaging workflows, including velocity model building, FWI, RTM, and Kirchhoff/beam migration, and support adoption of new technologies and machine-learning-enabled workflows
• Coordinate resource allocation and project scheduling across the team, balancing priorities and compute resources
• Serve as technical escalation point for complex processing and imaging challenges

People Management & Development

• Directly manage a team of processing/imaging geophysicists, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development
• Set clear objectives, conduct regular one‑on‑ones, and complete annual performance and compensation reviews
• Identify skill gaps and build development plans, mentoring, and training opportunities for team members
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture aligned with TGS values

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects: kickoff meetings, progress updates, technical reviews, and final delivery presentations
• Partner with Sales and Business Development on proposals, bid support, technical scoping, and cost estimation for new projects
• Collaborate with other Imaging teams, R&D, and IT/HPC groups to align on workflows, software, and compute needs

Operational & Business Management

• Monitor project financials, forecast resource needs, and report status to Imaging leadership
• Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE standards, and data confidentiality requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geoscience, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in seismic data processing and imaging, with demonstrated expertise in depth imaging and velocity model building
• 3+ years of experience leading projects and/or supervising technical staff
• Strong working knowledge of industry-standard processing/imaging software and workflows
• Proven track record of delivering complex imaging projects to external clients on time and on budget
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience interfacing directly with clients
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

• Experience with land, marine (streamer and OBN), and multi-client project environments
• Familiarity with FWI, least‑squares migration, and machine‑learning applications in seismic processing
• Experience with HPC/cloud compute environments
• Prior formal people-management experience, including hiring and performance reviews
• Experience supporting proposals, bids, and cost estimation

At TGS | 4C, we believe diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and growth. If you are passionate about contributing to a more sustainable energy future, we’ d love to hear from you. Please submit your application by 10/30/2026.

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