Geophysicist 1

Job Description

Who we are:

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise helps us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build, and operate their assets more safely, sustainably, and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

Job Purpose:

Provides accurate and customized services of low/moderate complexity to clients by performing data acquisition, analysis, interpretation and reporting of complete low/moderate complexity geophysical data. Develops client solutions by contextualizing acquired data. Provides geophysical support and insights in one or a small number of specialized technical disciplines with some autonomy. Performs QC on own work and may QC work of more junior colleagues. Follows prescribed guidelines and procedures and operates under moderate guidance and direction. May provide on-the-job training and support to entry-level colleagues, sharing knowledge and practices. Requires a college or university degree or equivalent professional and intellectual capacities. Has a growing understanding of the organization’s structure, processes, and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

The Geophysicist is one of the members of a survey team and is responsible for all aspects relating to the quality of the recorded geophysical data, the completeness of the survey, and the interpretation of the geophysical records. He is also responsible for writing the final report and overseeing the production of charts, in coordination with the Project Manager

• Survey Planning - To plan for geophysical data acquisition as per scope, specification and schedule for survey.
• Survey Quality Assurance - Follow appropriate work Instruction for geophysical data acquisition.
• Pre-Mob checks - To check all geophysical survey equipment and GLOG / GPLOT data logging and Interpretation systems in FSINPVT workshop, prior to mobilization on the survey vessel / site.
• Mobilization - To actively participate in installation, interfacing, setting to work and configuration of all survey equipment and systems, and undertake their calibration / verification on the field.
• Deployment of Survey Equipment: To acquire adequate knowledge and skills in effective deployment of geophysical Survey equipment, Systems and data interpretation techniques, for meeting the objectives of the Survey work.
• Online Quality Control of the Geophysical Data Acquired: Ensure the quality and adequacy of the data acquired to enable further interpretation and Reporting. and finally meeting the objectives of the survey work. Order re-runs if data quality is not adequate.
• Data Backups / Archival :To ensure geophysical data is acquired as per approved survey procedures and duly annotate, backup and archive the same regularly in the field.
• Data Processing to Reporting: To carryout detailed interpretation of geophysical data in the field, and prepare preliminary field reports and final reports for clients.
• QC of charts / Drawings: Carryout QC of all the geophysical data / results of interpretations as plotted on charts / drawings accompanying the Report on Survey.
•  Soil sampling: To acquire drop-core / vibro-core samples of sea-bed, carryout onfield analysis of the samples, preparation of soil sample log sheet, proper sealing of samples and QC of lab-test reports received.
• Any other work as assigned by the Company

Required Experience & Skills:

• Preferably 4+ years’ experience in off shore surveys
• M.Sc.,/M. Tech - Geophysics or related subjects
• Strong communicator.
• Promotes open communication across the organization. Empowers & connects other people with positive impact, provides energy, and demonstrates passion, trust & respect.
• Takes ownership and initiative, acts with confidence, and works under own direction.
• Commitment to providing exceptional services to clients within the business. 

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye, and your can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion:

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge, and talents gives us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behavior, and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and livable world’ – and to each other.

HSE Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the safety of self and others at the site. Prevent damage to equipment and assets. Responsible for following all safety signs/procedures/ safe working practices. Responsible for using appropriate PPE’s Responsible for participating in mock drills. Entitled to refuse to undertake any activity considered unsafe. Responsible for filling up of hazard observation card, wherever a hazard has been noticed at site. Responsible for safe housekeeping of his workplace. To stop any operation that is deemed unsafe. To be able to operate a fire extinguisher in case of fire. To report an incident as soon as possible to the immediate supervisor and the HSE manager. To complete HSE training as instructed to do so.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.