Geophysicist

Position: Geophysicist

Qualification: Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics

Location: Remote in Ireland, UK or Australia

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 processing of Side-scan Sonar, Magnetometer & Innomar SBP datasets.
• Shallow SBP (Innomar) processing and interpretation – including denoising and navigation corrections, if required.
• Magnetometer data processing and QC.
• Side scan sonar data processing including seabed picking, interpretation, production of mosaic and seabed features.
• Creation and QC of final deliverables to a high standard.
• Real-time quality control – work with the online surveying team to monitor 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.
• Remote data acquisition and processing of UAV and Deeper Seismic sensors.
• Implementing, maintaining, managing and updating all standard operating procedures and processes appropriate to the role.
• Managing and maintaining Quality, Environment and Health and Safety standards including update, implementation and management of ISO processes as appropriate to the role.

Requirements: Essential Skills / Attributes and Experience

• Degree in Geoscience or Geophysics.
• Acquisition and processing experience of Side-scan Sonar, & Innomar/SBP and Marine magnetometer datasets.
• Experience in one or more of QGIS, Moga Seaview, DUG Insight, Oasis Montaj and Chesapeake SonarWiz processing software packages.
• 2+ years Marine Survey Processing Experience.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Enthusiastic, positive and proactive nature with a keen attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

• Coding and scripting experience to include Python, C/C++, MATLAB.
• Experience in bathymetry data acquisition and processing.
• Experience of marine survey data acquisition software (e.g. QINSy, Qimera, EIVA Beamworx etc).
• ARC GIS and AutoCad knowledge would be an advantage.

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 to work in Ireland, UK or Australia.
• Please apply online and follow the instructions, or submit your CV to careers@xocean.com.

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