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Geoscientist

Kraken is seeking a Geoscientist to join our services team. This position can be based at either our Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Canada location or our Aberdeen, Scotland, UK office.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

  • Conform to all Kraken Robotics HSEQ policies and procedures to ensure all activities onshore and offshore are carried out in a safe manner.
  • Work offshore when required around the world as assigned by the Director, Geoscience and Operations team.
  • While working offshore, carryout the quality control and interpretation of various geophysical datasets such as; Sub-bottom Imager (SBI), Acoustic Corer (AC), Katfish synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and magnetometer.
  • Assist with the mobilisation and demobilisation of Kraken equipment during offshore projects.
  • While working onshore, continue interpretation of Sub-bottom Imager, Acoustic Corer and SAS datasets and produce the required client deliverables.
  • Integrate geotechnical and other geophysical interpretations into Kraken interpreted datasets.
  • Write technical reports while offshore during a survey and for the end project results reports.
  • Assist in writing pre-project documentation such as Survey Acquisition Plans and Desktop Studies.
  • Be able to work to deadlines as set by the Director, Geoscience and Operations team and prioritise workload where necessary.
  • Attend training courses where required and apply what has been learned to everyday working where possible.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor (BSc) degree in Geophysics, Geology or similar.
  • Experience with using geophysical interpretation/processing software such as: OpendTect, EIVA NaviModel, GIS software packages, Oasis Montaj, Kingdom or Landmark and SonarWiz.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • If based in Canada, must be eligible for G.I.T status.

Preferred Skills:

  • Masters (MSc) degree in Geophysics, Geology or similar.
  • Previous offshore experience within the marine geophysical survey industry, however, will consider candidates with none.
  • Good problem-solving skills and troubleshooting, especially when applied in an offshore environment.

 

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Summary

Geoscientist

Company:

Kraken Robotics

Role:

Geoscientist

Location:

Aberdeen

Closing Date:

03 January 2025