Staff Geophysicist Land
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Fugro Land Site Screening & Consulting provides comprehensive Geo-data geotechnical geophysical and environmental consulting services that help clients confidently move projects from concept to construction. By integrating advanced site characterization geo-risk assessment ground modeling and digital analytics Fugro identifies potential constraints and opportunities early in the project lifecycle. Our experts deliver actionable insights that reduce uncertainty optimize site selection support infrastructure design and minimize costly delays helping clients build safer more sustainable and more successful projects.
The Staff Geophysicist is responsible for collecting geophysical data and maintaining logging on client sites. This individual must have strong attention to detail and maintain effective work relations with those encountered including colleagues clients suppliers and other third parties
Job Responsibilities
- Lead by example and place Quality Health & Safety Security and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees our processes customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
- Support the collection of high-quality geophysical data in accordance with project specifications and established procedures.
- Conduct field surveys utilizing geophysical methods such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Electromagnetic (EM) Electrical Resistivity Magnetics and other applicable technologies.
- Operate geophysical instrumentation and associated data acquisition systems.
- Assist with project mobilization and demobilization activities.
- Verify data quality during field operations and identify potential issues requiring corrective action.
- Ensure accurate positioning measurements and survey documentation during field activities.
- Perform preliminary data reduction quality control and processing of geophysical datasets.
- Review collected data to identify inconsistencies anomalies or data quality concerns.
- Support preparation of technical deliverables maps figures and factual reports.
- Maintain organized project files field records and data archives.
- Assist senior geophysicists with data interpretation and project analyses.
- Utilize geophysical and geospatial software tools to support project execution.
- Perform routine inspection testing calibration and maintenance of geophysical equipment.
- Assist in troubleshooting equipment and software issues encountered during field operations.
- Maintain equipment inventory and ensure instruments are prepared for deployment. Also monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance requirements.
- Maintain accurate field notes survey logs and project documentation.
- Collaborate with project managers geophysicists technicians and other project team members. Assist in meeting project schedules quality expectations and operational objectives.
- Respond effectively to changing project requirements and field conditions.
- Ability to travel up to 80%.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
- Possess or be able to obtain valid passport possible international and domestic travel/assignments may be required
- Possess a bachelors degree in Geophysics Geology and or Geosciences required.
- Have field experience in collecting data through various geophysical methods (GPR EM methods seismic electrical resistivity etc.)
- Knowledge of Windows operating system including but not limited to Windows 7.
Whats in it for you
At Fugro our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver we prepare for tomorrow we do whats right and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning developing leadership behaviors transparency and accountability.
Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences LinkedIn Learning access business and technical training and leadership development programs.
We value the mental physical and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USAs comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.
How to apply
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About Company
Fugro are the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Through integrated data acquisition, analysis and advice, we unlock insights from Geo-data to help our clients design, build and oper ... View more