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Trainee Geophysicists Aberdeen, Scotland

Fugro

Full Time Aberdeen, Scotland 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Geophysicist

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals who are newly qualified or have limited experience with geophysical data within the Trainee Geophysicists roles to join Fugro in our Aberdeen office. Reporting directly to the Geoscience Supervisor, you will predominately be involved in the acquisition, quality control, interpretation and analysis of marine geophysical data, geohazard assessment and the integration of geophysical, environmental and geotechnical data for the Marine Site Characterisation (MSC) business line.

With a focus on the generation of client deliverables, you will work as part of the Marine Site Characterisation Client Deliverables team providing the opportunity for you to predominately work in our Aberdeen office and with some work offshore onboard survey vessels.

As a Trainee Geophysicist you may be eligible for Fugro's global graduate programme. The U.Gro programme will prepare you for a challenging career path in your area of interest. You will grow your personal leadership skills, as well as increase your knowledge about Fugro and gain insight in how a business works. During the programme you will also receive extensive training through customised training, have the support of an experienced personal mentor and this experience will open doors to meeting colleagues from around the world which will ultimately help you fulfil your potential. Through regular reviews and assessments, you will also receive valuable feedback to support your development.

This job is for you if:

You want to be part of a great team.
You are looking for a company who puts safety first.
You have a technical background of working with geophysical software.
Willingness to work offshore dependent on operational requirement.
You are looking for a company who will support your career development.

Who you’ll be working with:

While onshore you will be working closely with the team of Data Processors, CAD / GIS Specialists and Geoscience Team Leaders to produce high quality survey reports. Offshore you will undertake geophysical survey work, such as data acquisition, quality control, interpretation of side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, or magnetometer data with supervision.

Here’s what a typical day would be like:

Assist in the monitoring of acquired data quality on survey vessels, liaise with and assist Party Chief and other survey staff, maintains survey logs.
Assist in the interpretation and integration of a variety of data and preparation of reports in accordance with contractual specifications, Fugro standards and styles and Quality Assurance documentation, under supervision of Geoscience Team Leaders or Senior Geophysicist as appropriate.
Assist with the acquisition, logging and testing of seabed samples as required.
Use department IT systems to aid interpretation and reporting.

Who we’re looking for:

Essential

BSC / MSC or equivalent in a Geophysics, Geology or related discipline.
Good understanding of survey and data acquisition principles.
An excellent communicator (verbally and written) and able to form good working relationships with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Ability to prioritise workload to meet project deadlines.
Good attention to detail, quality and safety.
Disciplined, self-motivated and a flexible team player.
Aberdeen based or willing to relocate to Aberdeen.
Flexible and willing to travel offshore.

Desirable

An understanding of the geophysical equipment and methods used to investigate the shallow marine environments.
Some knowledge of data interpretation, mapping, visualisation and plotting software for example SonarWiz, Kingdom and GIS (ArcMap).
Some practical field experience of marine geophysical survey work, such as data acquisition, quality control, interpretation of side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, or magnetometer data.

What we’ll offer you:

Benefits for this role include a competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package. #LI-MD1

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.

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