Senior Geophysicist

Job Summary:

A Senior Geophysicist is regarded as someone who is fully 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 manage the Survey Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Party Chief.

The Senior 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 I and be working towards Senior Geophysicist Grade I
• Nominally 200 days operational experience as a Geophysicist Grade I
• 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 acquire data
2) The ability to interpret data
3) The ability to manage data
4) The ability to present data
5) Demonstrate an understanding of survey principles
Supporting Documentation:
Assessment Plan
Assessment Feedback Form
Assessor Sign off Form
Record of Witnesses Form
Witness Statement
Candidate Statement
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