Geophysical Engineer

Description:

Responsible for the online system set-up of geophysical sensors (SSS, Magnetometer, SBP), geophysical data collection, data QC & technical support across multiple USVs.

Responsibilities will include:

• Data Quality Control – Monitoring of the SSS/SBP/Magnetometer data being captured using online survey tools across multiple USV’s.
• Survey System Setup – Remotely and in-person travel to Ireland to assist in hardware & software configuration during USV commissioning, mobilisation, calibration and technical troubleshooting of issues seen with the hardware
• Liaise with software and hardware developers to continually improve the R&D of our acquisition systems
• Geophysical asset management to include maintenance plans and tracking
• Remote data acquisition and online QC of towed Side-scan Sonar, Magnetometer & shallow Sub-bottom Sensor data.
• Assessment of survey results and adjustment of any geophysical aspects of the survey acquisition as required.
• Technical report writing and client interaction.

On occasion this role may involve:

• Managing and maintaining Quality, Environment and Health and Safety standards.
• Implementing, maintaining, managing, and updating all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.
• Online surveying on projects in shifts. Support with Bathymetry data acquisition.
• Side scan sonar data processing including seabed picking, interpretation, production of mosaic and seabed features.
• Shallow 2D Seismic processing and interpretation.

Requirements: Essential Skills / Attributes and Experience

• Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics.
• Active acquisition experience of MBES, Side-scan Sonar, Magnetometer & Shallow sub-bottom Sensors.
• In-depth knowledge of survey IT and networking and survey calibrations
• 3 years Marine Survey Experience.
• Strong computer literacy (Configuration of sensor equipment required).
• Enthusiastic, positive and proactive nature with a keen attention to detail.