Senior Geophysicist

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THIS ROLE IS TO BASED IN SYDNEY - IF YOU WISH TO RE-LOCATE FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE APPLY.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Geotechnical team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

What you’ll do: 

• Assist with project planning and preparation of technical deliverables 
• Assist in shallow ground geophysical surveys including seismic, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic and GPR techniques 
• Assist in over water geophysical surveys including seismic reflection, refraction, resistivity, magnetic and bathymetry data
• Assist with downhole geophysical logging including televiewers and seismic methods
• Manage fieldwork during geophysics investigations and help to ensure safety on site, whilst obtaining good quality information from a technical viewpoint 
• Processing and interpretation of data using industry standard geophysical interpretation software 
• Integration of geophysical and geotechnical data 
• Maintenance and calibration of geophysical equipment 
• Use initiative and judgement to resolve problems
• Identify safety hazards and report OH&S incidents 
• Liaison with, and providing geophysicist support for specialists from other disciplines or offices within WSP. 

 About you:

• Be located in Sydney or willing to re-locate to NSW
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 
• Good time management ability; 
• Ability to work efficiently autonomously and in a team environment; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Flexibility to work in the field for extended period of times, sometimes in remote areas 
• NZ/AUS passport holder only and willingness to travel abroad 
• Bachelor of Science of related discipline majoring in geophysics 
• Post Graduate qualification in geophysics is preferred but not essential 

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. 

At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals.

We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Power & Resources and Water sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services.

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals.

We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Power & Resources and Water sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services.

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