Chief Geophysicist

6 Alpha Associates are seeking an experienced individual for an exciting opportunity to join as the new Chief Geophysicist for the business, managing the Geophysics team and specialising in high-resolution geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpretation for the purposes of UXO detection.

The ideal candidate will be experienced with magnetometry and gradiometric processing in Oasis montaj, complemented with knowledge of sidescan sonar processing and bathymetric data interpretation. This senior role will involve liaising with Clients in all components of the project lifecycle – from project design to UXO survey and target investigation, and through to ALARP sign-off.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Duties of the Chief Geophysicist

• To represent the business as the Chief Geophysicist to the Client, alongside the Senior Geophysicist and the Senior Management Team, from an office or remote location.
• To work closely with the Senior Geophysicist to supervise, mentor and motivate the wider team of Geophysicists;
• To QC and aid interpretation and analysis of land, aerial and marine survey data for potential UXO (pUXO) determination;
• To assist in project-specific UXO risk-management assessments, including creating/critiquing survey specifications, reports and installation methodologies.

Skills and Qualifications Requirements

• Five or more years industry experience in geophysical data collection, processing and interpretation focussed primarily on UXO surveys involving magnetics, but also knowledge of marine-based acoustic or electromagnetic data collection techniques;
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geophysics or related field;
• Experience with geophysical processing and interpretation packages including Oasis montaj and ArcMap/QGIS packages;
• The right to work in the UK is essential.

Working Arrangements

The role will be hybrid – with the option to be mostly remote-based, but with infrequent contact time at appropriate intervals dependant on workload and team requirements at the 6 Alpha Associates offices in Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds.