Under direction of a project geophysicist, site geophysicist, and project manager, a Field Geophysicist performs a variety of data collection tasks using geophysical and GPS equipment. Those tasks include conducting quality control tests and collecting digital geophysical data to support remedial investigation or removal action projects at formerly used defense sites with potential unexploded ordnance contamination. Between field assignments the Field Geophysicist supports the project team by assisting with work plan preparation, report writing, and data analysis. The field geophysicist will work up to leading the field component of the geophysical investigation and performing data processing and interpretation. Assignments are designed to develop a practical knowledge of geophysical data acquisition, processing and analysis and assist the project team in the remedial investigation or removal action. The main focus of this role is working on sites with unexploded ordinances, but may also include some soil and water remediation projects. Extensive travel around the USA to various field site. 60-80% travel.

Responsibilities:



Acquiring EM61-MK2, G-858, MetalMapper2x2, and MPV data

Processing electromagnetic or magnetic data using Geosoft's Oasis Montaj software

Interpreting geophysical data collected with the instruments listed above

Tracking QC information in an Access-format data base

Performing field and office tasks requiring the application of basic geophysical principles and theories

Writing geophysics sections of work plans and reports for CERCLA RI and remediation projects

Performing anomaly reacquisition using EM61-MK2, G-858, and Real Time Kinematic GPS sensors

Conducting or monitoring daily quality control tests of equipment and methods and documenting test results



Requirements :



Four-year degree in geophysics, geology, or related field and 0-3 years of experience

Good written and oral communication skills

Entry level new grads considered !

Desired:

Experience with field geophysical data acquisition using electromagnetic or magnetic sensors

Experience with RTK GPS equipment

Experience with Geosoft's Oasis Montaj geophysical data processing software

Experience using MS Access databases

Will be required to obtain OSHA 40 Hour Hazwopper training.