Applied Geophysicist - Contract

Job Duties

• Acquire an in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and implementation of Nanometrics AI Analyst systems. Be able to deploy, parameterize, tune and optimize the performance with standard statistical KPIs and resulting plots.
• Build, tune and optimize 3D velocity models for Passive Seismic Monitoring (PSM) and microseismic processing purposes using client supplied inputs with standard Nanometrics methodologies and displays to demonstrate optimal characteristics.
• Processing of seismic events using internal Analyst toolkits, to assist in high workload periods and to gain a working insight into the tools, workflows and challenges inherent in complex seismicity monitoring projects and datasets.
• Process and interpret large geophysical datasets from various passive seismic monitoring applications.
• Support and lead Operations department research projects including internal tool development and expansion to meet Analyst team needs to aid in processing efficiency, quality and scalability.
• Lead implementation and integration of new geophysical data processing techniques into client project workflows.
• Provide continuous feedback on Nanometrics data analysis tools and processes to drive bug fixes, design changes and usability improvements.
• Generate technical reports and presentations for clients. Manage reprocessing projects using the full suite of Nanometrics deliverables from end to end.
• Present processing results and lead technical discussions with clients.
• Conducts all business activities in accordance with Nanometrics HSE policies and company legal compliance requirements.

• Exceptional communications skills
• Goal oriented with a focus on results for the customer
• Team player
• High level of ethics and integrity
• Keen attention to detail

Requirements

• Minimum BSc in Geophysics, Seismology, Physics or Engineering.
• Availability for occasional on-call work associated with 24/7 critical monitoring projects.
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages including Python and Matlab as well as Shell scripting.
• Proficiency in math and signal processing.
• Understanding of and experience with the principles and techniques for earthquake analysis.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a professional geoscientist in the oil & gas or related industry.
• Prior experience with real-time local or regional seismic network data acquisition, management and analysis.
• Practical experience of Seismology department sales, network deployments and best practices that can be leveraged to incorporate Seismic Monitoring Services turnkey solutions as a deliverable to traditional Seismology clients.
• Prior experience with Nanometrics equipment/hardware with practical knowledge of optimal system design deployment to assist the Sales team.
• Prior experience with DI Transform analytical tool.
• Prior experience programming in C/C++, Java, Fortran and Ruby on Rails.
• Prior experience with management and processing of surface microseismic data sets.
• Prior experience with seismic data processing techniques including but not limited to: double difference relocation, velocity model building, STA/LTA triggering, template matching, beamforming, noise-reduction filtering, event magnitude computation, focal mechanism/moment tensor inversion and stress field inversion.