Geophysical Engineer

Make Your Mark as a Geophysical Engineer at Gardline!

The Geophysical Engineer is responsible for the safe operation and acquisition of geophysical survey equipment and data.

This is a seagoing role, with an expectation of completing around 180-200 days offshore per year.  Whilst we provide ongoing training and development, previous experience in a similar environment would be advantageous. The start date for this role is January 2025. A comprehensive induction training programme will take place in our Great Yarmouth offices based in the United Kingdom.

Your Responsibilities:

• Being proficient in the use, maintenance, mobilisation and configuration of all Gardline Geophysical and Seismic equipment.
• Ensure that the engineering work is performed at the highest standards in accordance with the company’s Quality Assurance and HSE procedures.
• Operate a variety of both electrical and hydraulic deployment systems including winches, cranes, jibs etc.
• Work safely on deck deploying and recovering overboard equipment and systems.
• Termination and fabrication of specialist cables including underwater terminations and data/network cables.
• Perform basic electrical testing e.g. utilising digital multi-meters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes, computer based diagnostic tooling, data testers, spectrum analysers.
• Ensure that all Geophysical and Seismic Engineering equipment is tested, calibrated, sufficient spares stocked, manuals are available.
• Monitor and quality control data records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that the Geophysical and Seismic data is acquired in compliance with good survey practice and logs are completed in accordance with company policy.
• Under the direction of the onshore technical support team or offshore project manager develop and operate appropriate engineering and administrative processes in order to effectively support the work of the Geophysical Department.
• Assist and provide technical assistance to Environmental and Geotechnical operations.

Your Qualities:

You can move ahead as a Geophysical Engineer if you have:

• Experience in relevant engineering disciplines would be considered. e.g. Electronic, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Electrical, Data communications, IT infrastructure.
• Broad knowledge of Geophysical and Seismic operations (desirable).
• Proven track record to be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Develop constructive and open relationships with a wide range of people.
• Team spirit and a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to problem solve using initiative and creativity.
• Dedicated work ethic.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, including technical.
• High level IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass ENG-1 and STCW-95 (or recognised equivalent).

Your Qualifications:

• Qualifications in an engineering, electronics or mechanical field (HM Forces qualifications also recognised).
• Level 3 or higher qualifications in technical subjects (e.g. Maths, Electronics, Physics).

What you can expect:

• A range of benefits: In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual holiday entitlement of 22 days (based on a full-time contract) which increases over time, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, access to private healthcare through Bupa as well as cycle to work and eye test schemes!
• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore.  Being part of the Boskalis Group also provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe!
• A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!

Extra Information:

• Where you will work: Onboard our multi-role survey vessels, anywhere in the world where Gardline vessels operate.
• Fulltime/ part-time job: The position of Geophysical Engineer is a full-time role, based on 12 hour shift rotation whilst onboard.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.