Engineering Geophysicist

Position:
Shallow Marine Geophysicist
Qualification:
Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics.
Location:
Work from home in UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, or Norway
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).
Responsible for geophysical data collection, processing, interpretation and reporting.
Remote data acquisition and processing of MBES, Side-scan Sonar, & shallow Sub-bottom Profiler (Innomar) sensors.
Side scan sonar data processing including seabed picking, interpretation, production of mosaic and seabed features
Magnetometer data processing.
Data processing and quality control of all survey geophysical data, creating final deliverables to a high standard.
Survey System Setup – hardware and software configuration prior to vessel mobilisation on a project.
Online surveying on projects in shifts.
Quality Control – monitoring of the data being captured using online and offline survey tools.
Report writing and client interaction.
Support with bathymetry data acquisition and processing
Support Lead Geophysicist with Survey Planning
Managing and maintaining Quality, Environment and Health and Safety standards including update, implementation and management of all ISO processes as appropriate to the role.
Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics.
~ Experience in one or more of Chesapeake SonarWiz, DUG Insight and Oasis Montaj processing software packages.
~ Sidescan Sonar processing experience to include seabed picking; Innomar data processing to include SEGy conversion/tidal reduction and export, band-pass and denoise filtering, acoustic-gain control, interpretation and export of subsurface horizons and contact hyperbolas.
~ the creation of residual, analytical signal and altitude grids, and the production of a final target listing and project specific deliverables.
~3 years Marine Survey Experience.
~ Strong computer literacy (Configuration of sensor equipment required).
~ Experience in bathymetry data acquisition and processing.
Experience of marine survey data acquisition and processing software (e.g. ARC GIS and AutoCad knowledge would be an advantage.
Relevant marine qualifications such as Yachtmaster, Coastal Skipper, ICC (or equivalent).
To be eligible for this position you must have a valid working visa / permit to work in Ireland/ UK/ Canada or Norway.
Please apply online and follow the instructions, or submit your CV to careers@xocean.