Overview
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At Zetica, Geophysicists play a key role in ensuring technical excellence throughout all phases of near-surface geophysical projects. This includes fieldwork, in-depth data interpretation, and the preparation of clear, accurate reports. Your experience will grow across this breadth of applications, utilising established and developing techniques and technologies for our wide-ranging client base. You will have access to an enviable inventory of equipment and will work closely with a team of geophysicists, reporting to the Geophysical Services Manager and the Operations Director. Collaboration with senior geophysicists and administrative staff will be an integral part of your role.
Responsibilities
* Project preparation: Prepare projects based on customer requirements, assessing and agreeing on effective techniques prior to site work, with a focus on quality, customer service, budget, and program constraints.
* Data collection: Competently collect high-quality data using a range of techniques, including electromagnetics, magnetics, radio frequency location, GPR, seismics, ERI. Experience in utility mapping would be advantageous.
* Data processing and analysis: Use specialist geophysical software and drawing packages (e.g., AutoCAD, Oasis Montaj, RES2DINV, GeoGiga, Geolitix) to QC, process, analyse, and interpret data.
* Reporting: Produce clear and concise technical reports which are project and client specific.
* Compliance: Adhere to Zetica’s health, safety, environmental, and quality policies, leading by example in their application.
* Technical growth: Contribute to the team knowledge base and enhance your skills and knowledge; Zetica encourages innovative thinking while delivering a consistent product.
* Customer interaction: Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Requirements
Being a geophysicist at Zetica will involve working in varied environments with extensive training in skills and safety procedures. You should be physically fit for site work and flexible in planning. Mobility may be required at short notice, and resilience is essential.
You will work with a team of like-minded, ambitious, and energetic people and should be a good team worker who can take direction and lead others when responsible for tasks. Health and Safety knowledge underpins high-quality work.
You Will Need
* A relevant degree (e.g., Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or related discipline).
* Excellent knowledge of physics fundamentals.
* A full manual driving licence.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Physical fitness to meet the demands of site work, including lifting equipment and walking significant distances.
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
* Flexibility to mobilise at short notice and adapt to varying work environments.
The position will involve travel, including some international travel. You must already have the right to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor visas.
Additional Details
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
* Pay: From £29,000.00 per year
* Benefits: Casual dress; Company events; Company pension; Cycle to work scheme; On-site parking; Profit sharing
* Schedule: Day shift; Monday to Friday; Night shift; Weekend availability
* Ability to commute/relocate: Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
* Education: Bachelor\'s (required)
* Experience: Earth & Environmental Scientists: 1 year (required)
* Licence/Certification: Full clean manual UK driving licence (required)
* Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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