Job Descriptionob Overview:
Aptim Environmental Infrastructure, LLC, a leading engineering firm with a global presence and a thriving coastal engineering practice, is pleased to announce an immediate opening in our Tampa, FL office for a mid-level Marine Geoscientist. With a suite of dedicated geophysical instruments, APTIM performs full-scale geophysical surveys in support of coastal restoration, offshore renewable energy development, and a variety of offshore oil and gas applications. APTIM geoscientists specialize in offshore geophysical/geotechnical data collection, processing, and reporting for investigations related to seabed and shallow to medium marine geology that is the foundation for mineral resource identification, regulatory permitting, infrastructure siting, geohazard analysis, pipeline/cable routes, and inspection surveys. The successful candidate will perform a variety of geophysical and geologic work on all phases of projects.
The position will involve collecting, processing, analyzing, and interpreting a variety of high-resolution geophysical data including sidescan sonar, shallow-penetration chirp seismic reflection, medium-penetration multi-channel seismic reflection, and magnetometer. Additionally, responsibilities will include the collection and processing of marine vibracores. The employee will use these data to prepare engineering, geological and geohazard maps, technical and scientific reports and presentations for regulatory, facilities siting, foundation-design and a variety of other engineering applications in a team setting. The candidate must be willing to travel and be able to adapt to challenging offshore environments.
Key Responsibilities:- Act as offshore field party chief, managing field projects from planning, execution, logistics, team management, and general safety.
- Maintain daily activity and safety logs.
- Provide field QAQC of geophysical and geotechnical data.
- Collection and interpretation of geotechnical, geophysical, geologic and other scientific data.
- Development of plans, specifications, analyses, evaluations, maps, position papers, procedures and reports.
- Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. via oral presentations.
- Ensure conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
- Working with GPS, geophysical (chirp sub-bottom, sidescan sonar, magnetometers, etc.) and geotechnical (vibracores, surface grab samplers, etc.) equipment.
- Open to travel and extended field assignments (2 weeks or longer) in offshore environments.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:- Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in geology, geophysics, geological oceanography, or related field of study.
- Must have strong technical/scientific writing skills.
- Experience with multi-channel seismic-reflection survey design, implementation, data collection, and data interpretation are preferred.
- Experience with additional geophysical systems (including chirp sub-bottom, sidescan sonar, magnetometer) is required.
- Experience with geotechnical systems (including vibracores and grab samplers, etc.) is required.
- Marine geophysical data interpretation experience using SonarWiz, Hypack, and Discover Acquisition or related software.
- Experience with ArcGis, AutoCAD, Surfer software is preferred.
- Experience mobilizing vessels for geophysical and geotechnical surveys.
- In addition to Level 1 and 2 competencies has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline.
- Works independently with minimal guidance. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Has expertise in own discipline. Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations.
- Interprets customer needs, assesses requirements and identifies solutions to nonstandard requests.
- Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services in own discipline.
- Monitors and controls costs within own work.
- Solves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
- Manages own time to meet agreed targets; develops plans for short-term work activities in own area.
- Explains difficult issues and works to establish consensus.
- Promotes teamwork; coaches and guides others.
- Typically has 3-10 years relevant experience.
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Additional Job InformationWho we are and what we do:APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.
What you can expect from APTIM:
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home.
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities.
- A voice in making our company better.
- Investment into your personal and professional development
BENEFITSAPTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.
APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.
APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.
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