Imaging Technology Lead — Production-Ready R&D

TGS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TGS | 4C is seeking a high-impact leader to guide a technically strong Imaging organization team. The role focuses on validating and operationalizing new imaging technologies and translating prototype tools into scalable production workflows.

The candidate should have a PhD in geophysics or related field, strong leadership, and a global outlook, with experience driving QC and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, production, and client teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Geophysics, Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• Experience managing a team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Experience managing production-scale projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong QC methodology and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience partnering closely with R&D teams.
• Strong technical presentation and client-facing communication skills.
• Proven record of technical publications in geophysics or related field.
• Global mindset; experience working across distributed, multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of technically strong practitioners; set team priorities and technical direction.
• Recruit high-potential new graduates and early-career talent; build training paths.
• Serve as the primary technology champion, evangelizing new capabilities across the global Imaging organization.
• Act as first line of technical support for production projects deploying new technologies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across R&D, production, sales, and client-facing teams.
• Set goals, conduct performance reviews, and support career development for direct reports.
• Design and execute rigorous test plans for new R&D technologies on production-scale data.
• Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues in new workflows before production.
• Translate research-stage tools into scalable, repeatable production workflows.
• Provide detailed technical feedback to researchers to guide iteration and refinement.
• Maintain deep familiarity with the current geophysical technology landscape and competitive positioning.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Production-scale projects

QC methodology

R&D collaboration

Technical presentations

Client-facing experience

Geophysics knowledge

Publications in geophysics

Global teams experience

Education

Ph.D. in Geophysics or related quantitative field

Job description

TGS | 4C is seeking a high-impact leader to guide a technically strong Imaging organization team. The role focuses on validating and operationalizing new imaging technologies and translating prototype tools into scalable production workflows.

The candidate should have a PhD in geophysics or related field, strong leadership, and a global outlook, with experience driving QC and cross-functional collaboration across R&D, production, and client teams.