Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary

• Geophysicists are key members of a geoscience team. They apply their knowledge of

earth sciences and expertise in physical measurements of the earth’s properties to enhance

geological interpretations. Responsibilities vary with level of expertise, but in general

they include planning, acquisition, processing, and interpretation of Geophysical and

other geophysical data. These include both surface and borehole data, such as check shot

surveys, VSPs, surface Geophysical and cross well geophysical data, and single-well

imaging.

• Successful Geophysicists communicate well at all levels, convey information fluently and

confidently, and are comfortable with client interactions.

Assignment

• A geophysicist/field seismologist studies physical aspects of the earth and uses complex

equipment to collect data on earthquakes and Geophysical waves, which move through

and around the earth.

• Their main responsibilities are controlling the quality of the Geophysical data collected

and interpreting it in order to create maps of the buildup of hydrocarbons. They also

examine the physical properties of rocks, as well as gathering and evaluating well data in

order to build reservoir models.

• Job descriptions and job titles vary according to the area of employment. The role

generally involves undertaking Geophysical exploration and producing controlled source

Geophysical data for an oil company or consultancy. However, geophysicists/field

seismologists may also be involved in providing environmental consultancy, e.g.

investigation of landfill sites, using geophysical techniques, or working within a research

institute to investigate seismological structures and provide seismological information to

the public and government.

Supervising • Technicians, Labor

Main Responsibilities

• pre-planning projects before going on site;

• designing data acquisition plans;

• deciding on suitable Geophysical measurement and data-processing techniques;

• taking equipment out to various locations around the world and deploying seismometers;

• observing the reaction of recording equipment to detect irregularities;

• using computers for data management, quality control and communication between the

office and field locations;

• interpreting and mapping of 2D and 3D Geophysical data;

• reporting on collected Geophysical data to the team, clients, senior managers or partners

at meetings and presentations;

• measuring reservoir volumes;

• assessing potential oil and gas yield;

Education

• Bachelors or master’s degree, or PhD in geophysics or related geoscience discipline.

• A master’s degree (either through a four-year first degree program or via a postgraduate

course in geophysics or geosciences) or a PhD is often considered desirable. Holders of

Masters or PhD qualifications may be offered higher starting salaries than graduates, and

PhD or MSc study may also provide opportunities to make useful contacts through

projects within industry or attendance at conferences. It is sometimes possible to get

freelance work through meeting appropriate contacts.

• Practical work experience is extremely valuable. Many of the large multinationals offer

paid internships. Various companies offer summer vacation work on projects of

operational significance. Employers are also interested in experience gained through

fieldwork or research trips. As well as providing valuable hands-on experience, these give

an insight into work in the industry.

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