Grade I Geophysicist

Job Summary:

A Grade I Geophysicist is regarded as someone who is conversant with survey aspects of marine survey operations

Geophysicists find underground oil and gas deposits

Using physical methods (gravitational, magnetic, electric) they measure the physical properties of subsurface earth to detect or infer the presence of oil or gas

Geophysicists are involved in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of that data

They can successfully participate in the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Senior Surveyor.

The Grade I Geophysicist is expected to coach and assess junior members of the Survey Project Team in line with the Competence Management Programme.

Entry Level Specifications:

• Satisfactory completion of the competence criteria for Geophysicist Grade II and be working towards Geophysicist Grade I
• Nominally 80 days operational experience as a Geophysicist Grade II
• Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
• Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

Competencies	Performance Criteria	Underpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to use technical software packages
2) The ability to acquire & interpret data
3) The ability to manage data
4) The ability to write technical reports; including graphic presentation and mapping
5) Demonstrate a broad understanding of surveying principles
Supporting Documentation:
Assessment Plan
Assessment Feedback Form
Assessor Sign off Form
Record of Witnesses Form
Witness Statement
Candidate Statement
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