Position: Shallow Marine Geophysicist
Qualification: Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics
Location: Work from home in UK, Ireland, Australia or Canada
About XOCEAN
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 Sub-bottom Profiler (Innomar) sensors.
* Side scan sonar data processing including seabed picking, interpretation, production of mosaic and seabed features
* Shallow SBP (Innomar) processing and interpretation.
* 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.
On occasion this role may involve:
* 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.
* Implementing, maintaining, managing and updating all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.
Requirements: Essential Skills / Attributes and Experience
* Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics.
* Acquisition and processing experience of MBES, Side-scan Sonar, & Shallow sub-bottom Sensors.
* Experience in one or more of Chesapeake SonarWiz, DUG Insight and Oasis Montaj processing software packages.
* Sidescan Sonar processing experience to include seabed picking; target ID, tagging and listing; the creation and export of navigationally and gain corrected mosaics. Production of seabed features based on SSS, MBES and backscatter.
* 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.
* Magnetometer processing to include filtering and processing of the navigation; 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).
* Enthusiastic, positive and proactive nature with a keen attention to detail.
Desirable Experience
* Experience in bathymetry data acquisition and processing.
* Experience of marine survey data acquisition and processing software (e.g. QINSy, Qimera, EIVA etc)
* ARC GIS and AutoCad knowledge would be an advantage.
* Relevant marine qualifications such as Yachtmaster, Coastal Skipper, ICC (or equivalent).
Apply
* Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria. Desirable criteria may be used for further shortlisting.
* We thank all candidates for their interest, however due to very high volumes, only those who are selected for further consideration, will be contacted directly.
* To be eligible for this position you must have a valid working visa / permit to work in Ireland/ UK/ Canada or Australia.
* Please apply online and follow the instructions, or submit your CV to careers@xocean.com.