Geophysicist

Description:

XOCEAN is an ocean data company – we collect data for clients ranging from mapping the seabed to monitoring the environment. However, we do this differently, instead of using conventional crewed survey ships, we have developed a marine robotic system known as an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV).

Overview

Responsible for geophysical data collection, processing, interpretation and reporting.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Remote data acquisition and processing of MBES, Side-scan Sonar, & shallow 2D Sub-bottom Sensors.
• Online surveying on projects in shifts.
• Side scan sonar data processing including seabed picking, interpretation, production of mosaic and seabed features
• Shallow 2D Seismic processing and interpretation.
• Support Lead Geophysicist with Survey Planning
• Survey System Setup – hardware and software configuration prior to vessel mobilisation on a project.
• Quality Control – monitoring of the data being captured using online survey tools.
• Assessment of survey results and adjustment of survey plan as required.
• Data processing and quality control of survey geophysical data, creating final deliverables to a high standard.
• Report writing and client interaction.