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Our Client provides consultancy services to the Oil & Gas and Offshore Renewable sectors, and is now looking for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their Geosciences & Characterisation team, where he/she will contribute to the delivery of the team across its core business sectors.  Prefered candidate will meet the following criteria.

• At least five years experience of working offshore, and exposure to the marine environment; together with at last 2 years experience of cable procedure, particularly installation. Knowledge of power cables would be an advantage.

•  A high level of competency in offshore geotechnical engineering and a sound understanding of geological and sedimentary processes in general. Also ability to coordinate survey/site investigation procedures, reporting and formulating geotechnical design procedures.

• BSc degree in Civil Engineering or one of the Geological or Earth Sciences or equivalent required; ideally also an MSc or other postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject.

The company’s continuing growth offers real opportunities to further develop professional competencies, together with career progression.

A competitive salary and the benefits include a non-contributory pension scheme and annual  performance bonus. Also support for relocation (within the UK) if required.

Tasks/Experience requirements:

• Experience in Iran or onshore 2D seismic acquisition in desert
• 572 km (Firm) and 110 km (Contingent) 2D seismic.
• Ensure seismic crew activities at all times are under control and that data files produced are good quality
• Control the work, inspect documents by Seismic contractor, consult Client before approving any modifications of the tolerances and technical specifications
• Carry out inspections to ensure that seismic crew specifications (equipment, materials, personnel)
• Conduct field trials, in detail before embarking on the acquisition.
• Participate in source and recording parameters tests and advise crew on optimal source and recording parameters
• Monitor upholes closely and vary the depths and number of upholes
• Review periodic instrument tests to ensure that the recording systems is functioning to the manufacturer’s specification,
• Monitor geophone and cable tests to ensure that they meet contractual standards and rotational maintenance schedule

Other criteria:

• 5years experience in acquisition of 2D Land Seismic
• 5years as a QC supervisor of 2D Land acquisition
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Good command of Farsi would be an advantage.
• medically fit

When submitting your CV, please also quote anticipated day rate and your notice/availability

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