Field Geophysicist
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Regular, Full time
- Job ID 2428
- Additional Locations: Madison, AL | Hoover, AL | Theodore, AL | Shreveport, LA | Sulphur, LA | New Orleans, LA | Jackson, MS
General Responsibilities:
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
- Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
- Proficient Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys and making recommendations for design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
- May assist more senior Geophysicists on large, more complex projects.
- Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
- Direct and supervise field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
- Evaluates moderately complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports.
- May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
- May oversee work performed by lower level Geophysicists and Technicians.
- Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Willing to travel locally and throughout Louisiana for various assignments; this role requires up to 80% travel, some overnight travel required.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in field of expertise based on state specific requirements.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.