Staff Geoscientist II-Tucson, AZ

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Solves critical field logistics.
• Proficient in field techniques for resistivity, magnetics, electromagnetics, GPR, seismics, etc.
• Proficient in general field practices/safety.
• Proficient in processing methods for resistivity, magnetics, electromagnetics, GPR, seismics, etc.
• Capable of field quality control filtering.
• Troubleshoot/Debug data acquisition gear on the methods listed above.
• Able to write logistics and methodology sections of a report.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Software: Surfer®, Grapher™, RockWorks™, Microsoft® Excel®, and Microsoft® Word®.
• Incorporates GPS or surveying data to spatially locate project data.
• Responsible for reporting defects in geophysical or work-related equipment.
• Implements and assists with survey design tasks.
• Supports senior level management (i.e., Project Engineer and higher-level management) with the timely completion of project tasks as directed.
• Completes production reports, time logs, project logs, and other office or project-related paperwork as required.
• Co-authors technical reports with guidance from higher-level staff.
• Provides field supervision of support personnel as needed.
• May interact with subcontractors and clientele.
• Assists with health and safety plans (e.g., HASP).
• Responsible for maintaining OSHA and MSHA certifications.
• Observes and enforces all safety protocols.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geophysics, Geological Engineering, or Civil Engineering (with a water or environmental resource emphasis) or a B.A. with upper math and physics, M.Sc. in a geoscience-related field counts as two years of experience, or a Ph.D. in a geoscience-related field counts as four years of experience.
• Experience: 2+ years' experience with a geophysical services firm or department with 50 percent of time worked spent in the field while having served the most recent two years as a Staff Engineer/Geoscientist I or equivalent. An understanding of field activities, GPS equipment, troubleshooting techniques, and safety.
• Display strong organizational skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication ability.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft® Excel® and Word®.
• Experience with geoscience-related software and writing technical reports.