Field Geologist

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

A Field Geoscientist's primary duty will be to perform integrated engineering and geological investigations by combining geophysical, geological, and geotechnical data to develop a detailed understanding of site conditions as they relate to subsea engineering issues associated with offshore energy, telecommunications, and education sectors while working in the field (offshore).

ESSENTIAL

* Learning and applying knowledge about oceanographic surveys utilizing various remote geophysical sensors (conventional towed, unmanned vehicles (AUV/ASV), ROV, 2DHR, UHRS, and 3D seismic sources) collecting multibeam bathymetry, multibeam backscatter, side scan sonar, magnetometer, subbottom profiler, and 2D/3D seismic data.
* Must possess a strong understanding of geologic principals as they relate to marine geohazards within dynamic seafloor topography, including the identification of features such as mass wasting events, faulting, sediment variations, subsurface stratigraphy, gas discharge, expulsion events, carbonate outcroppings, and deepwater benthic communities.
* Learning to perform detailed geohazard interpretative analysis utilizing the following software: QPS Qimera, QPS Fledermaus, Chesapeake SonarWiz, IHS Kingdom Suite, Global Mapper, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS.
* Developing experience with offshore laboratory geotechnical sediment testing and analysis, including sediment shear strength (undisturbed, residual, remolded), water content, specific density, relative carbonate, and cone penetrometer testing (T-Bar/CPT).
* Developing the ability to provide quality control and precise geohazard/risk analysis of geophysical data, including integration of various/multiple sensor data sets, preparation of reports including geohazard assessments, mapping requirements, and final presentation delivery to client.
* Learning to create preliminary and final reports according to project specifications, including mobilization reports, operation reports, geohazard analysis, pipeline inspection reports, flowline engineering analysis, wellsite assessments including top-hole prognosis, benthic habitat studies, geotechnical analysis, and integrated geologic and geophysical assessments.
* Learning to coordinate project scope requirements between clients and project managers and ensure that scheduled deliverables adhere to deadlines.
* Basic understanding of GPS and motion reference positioning systems, calibration techniques and data processing.
* Learning to prepare preliminary and/or final geohazard assessments.

NON-ESSENTIAL

* Understanding of AUV technical operations
* All other duties assigned

REQUIRED

* Bachelor's degree in Geoscience Field or Other Oceanographic Science field of study Required.
* 0 - three (3) years' experience in the Survey or Geoscience industry as a Geoscience Professional.
* Ability to work long hours (12-hour shifts) in the field, sometimes under preassure, and always within deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
* Must have or be able to obtain a COVID Vaccination
* Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.
* Current security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.

DESIRED

* Master's degree in in Geoscience Field or Other Oceanographic Science field of study preferred.
* Experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS a plus.
* Familiarity or proficiency with software packages SMT Kingdom, SonarWiz, QPS Fledermaus, GlobalMapper, and ArcGIS is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Team Leadership/ Decision Making/ Planning and Organizing/ Developing Others:

* Expresses pride in the group and encourages people to feel good about their accomplishments
* Shares knowledge and resources and encourages the same of others
* Ability to make objective decisions timely and effectively
* Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority
* Ability to establish and maintain project priorities
* Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others
* Ability to conduct training for an appropriate audience

Health and Safety/ Technology/ Stress Management/ Flexibility:

* Knowledge of methods and techniques used in safety inspections and accident prevention
* Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of safety and health as it relates to employees and the public
* Skill to work effectively under pressure
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments as well as adverse conditions such as weather, equipment problems and job conditions
* Have a good sense of direction (able to self-navigate)
* Be able to perform basic field calculations
* Ability to use various information technology systems required for successful job performance

Client Focus/ Communication/ Ethics and Integrity:

* Ability to determine and meet customer needs
* Ability to promote and be accountable for quality customer service
* Respond to clients in a positive and truthful manner
* Solves customer problems quickly and effectively
* Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility
* Maintain inter-office and project confidentiality
* Respond politely to members of the community
* Working as a team member/ getting along with co-workers
* Responding in a positive manner to supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered OFFSHORE with some ONSHORE work which is characterized as follows:

* Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
* Requires working on or near moving and vibrating equipment.
* Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85db and the light is intense/glare.
* Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
* Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes and gases.
* Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL

* Lift 50-100 pounds
* Sit, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ ladders, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
* Operate small water vessel or ATV

FREQUENT

* Lift 25-50 pounds
* Wear PPE for head, hands
* Balance, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and lift/carry objects, handle or feel.
* Differentiate between colors
* Operate a motor vehicle

CONSTANT

* Lift 10-20 pounds
* Standing and walking
* Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection
* Close vision ability and ability to adjust focus
* Hearing all ranges
* Wear steel toed shoes/ boots

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors