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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.
You will have access to an enviable inventory of equipment. You 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.
You will play a vital role in all stages of geophysical project progression, from initial planning to data collection, reporting, and quality assurance.
You will have a relevant geoscience degree, a thorough understanding of physics, and experience with Autocad and Geosoft Oasis Montaj.
You will be involved in projects across all of Zetica's departments, including surveys for transport infrastructure and for engineering, geotechnical, geological and environmental purposes as well as unexploded ordnance (UXO) and utility service detection surveys.
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. 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: You will be experienced in producing 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.
Being a geophysicist at Zetica will take you into all kinds of working environments. There will be extensive training in all skills, as well as health and safety procedures.
You will need to be physically fit for this position and flexible in your planning. Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or related discipline).
Excellent knowledge of physics first principles.
A full manual driving license.
The flexibility to mobilise at short notice and adapt to varying work environments.
The position will involve travel, some international.
You must already have the right to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor for a visa.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
On-site parking
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Bachelor's (required)
Earth & Environmental Scientists: 1 year (required)
full clean manual UK driving licence (required)