Geophysicist

The position is established to support the Geoscience Engineering Team, a growing team dealing with the various geo-related aspects of subsea cable installation and protection from the early stages of a project, during Tender / FEED, and preparation for execution phase. The role includes undertaking and/or reviewing studies, such as burial assessments, cable routing studies, Site Investigation (SI) planning, jet/trencher/ploughing performance assessment etc., supporting the Project Engineering Team and internal development projects. The Geotechnical Engineer may be asked to follow up a Project offshore, providing his/her expertise.

Responsibilities

Engineering

• Review and/or processing of geophysical datasets and reports;
• Define / review geophysical site investigation scope (offshore and inshore marine geophysical survey) and provide live support during execution works, based on project’s scope and requirements;
• Manage process and integrate geospatial datasets / maintain geodatabases;
• Create geo-maps and spatial visualizations;
• Perform / review /update route engineering studies;
• Perform QA/QC of tasks/analyses carried out by 3rd parties/subcontractors;
• Automate routine tasks;
• Interface with the Team’s Geotechnical Engineers to ensure integrated studies, the Project Teams, and more specifically with the Project Offshore Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers and/or Offshore/field engineers to present the findings of the analyses and identify critical steps;

Inter-department & External Communication

• Reports to Geoscience Engineering Manager;
• Cooperates with other Teams (Proposals’ Teams, Project/Offshore Teams, Project Management and Planning Teams, Production Planning Teams etc.);
• Communicates with client (teleconferences/face to face meetings);
• Communicates with company subcontractors;

Onboard Attendance

• Onboard attendance for project preparation, follow up or SI supervision might be needed, but is expected to be limited;

• Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences or related field. Master’s degree preferred;
• 3-5 years related experience in marine projects or equivalent;
• Experience in geophysical data acquisition and processing;
• Proficiency in GIS software and geophysical survey/modeling tools;
• Knowledge of geophysical data acquisition and processing software would be considered a plus;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Experience with Python for GIS automation or other is considered a plus;
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language is required;

• Private Health Insurance
• Company Bus from central spots
• Fast-paced environment
• Specialization in a niche market
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous development opportunities

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. All the above are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the team to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company.

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