Site Investigation Specialist
Core
Design and execute shallow high-resolution seismic acquisition programs to characterize subsurface conditions and assess geohazards for safe site development and well drilling.
Role type
Senior IC geoscientist (shallow seismic/site investigation)
Builds
Site investigation survey designs, seismic data acquisition, subsurface characterization reports, and geohazard assessments
Domain
Upstream energy, marine geophysics, offshore site development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
shallow high-resolution seismic acquisition, 2D/3D seismic interpretation, subsurface characterization, geohazard assessment, survey design, contractor management, well planning integration, drilling technology knowledge, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
marine geophysics, time-to-depth conversion, seismic attributes, DHI/AVO concepts, vendor selection, risk mitigation
Technologies
2D/3D seismic volumes, high-resolution seismic tools, acquisition software, data processing workflows
Responsibilities
Integrate geophysical, geological, and geotechnical data to characterize shallow subsurface; design and deliver site-investigation programs; provide technical oversight and QA for survey acquisition and interpretation; interpret seismic volumes to assess hazards; translate findings into recommendations for well and facility design; manage survey contractors and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC