Principal Geophysicist

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea. We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

The successful Principal Geophysicist will be a senior team member in the Geophysics, within Data Intelligence, and be responsible for leading the delivery of technical work packages related to geophysical acquisition, processing and interpretation services.

• Provide project-level technical leadership and approval across geophysical acquisition, processing, and interpretation, supporting and aligning with the Technical Authority.
• Drive the adoption and application of new geophysical data technologies and software on projects, working in close collaboration with technology, digital, and software teams, in alignment with the Technical Authority.
• Lead and develop the geophysics data discipline at a project level, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and capability development to geophysicists, geoscience teams, and, where appropriate, partner organisations.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of geophysical projects, from survey design through acquisition, processing, interpretation, and reporting, ensuring alignment with Technical Authority standards.
• Leading the input of technical aspects to proposals/bids for geophysical and ground model services, covering data acquisition through to analytics and advice (i.e. data insights) projects.
• Development of high-quality scientific and technical papers, presentations, and publications, positioning Ocean Infinity as an industry leader through peer-reviewed journals and world leading conferences.

• Support the development and deployment of advanced, technology enabled geophysical processing workflows on projects, in collaboration with the wider organisation and strategic partners, ensuring alignment with Technical Authority/Lead standards.
• Oversee and provide expert project-level leadership and support for ultra-high-resolution (2D/3D) seismic, sub-bottom profiler (SBP), magnetometry, side-scan sonar (SSS), and electromagnetic datasets, ensuring quality and fitness for purpose.
• Lead the integration of geophysical data into geological and geotechnical ground models to support robust project outcomes.
• Support the continuous improvement in project delivery through enhancements in data quality, processing efficiency, and interpretation methodologies, aligned with Technical Authority direction.

• Ensure all geophysical activities meet contractual, client, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Review and provide technical authority for tenders, survey specifications, methodologies, technical reports, and deliverables.
• Provide final QA/QC of geophysical data/deliverables produced by internal team and external subcontractors/partners.
• Support implementation of best practices, technical standards, and quality frameworks across geophysical operations.
• Provide oversight of project risk, technical assurance, and operational performance in relation to geophysical acquisition.

A passion for the subject, technical excellence, and innovation to drive industry-wide change in geophysical data delivery and insight. 10+ years experience in the offshore Oil & Gas/Renewables sector. Advanced degree (MSc or PhD preferred) in Geophysics or a closely related discipline. Strong expertise in acquisition, QAQC procedures, imaging, and processing workflows. Experience across marine, transition zone, seabed, offshore windfarm, and cable route surveys. Experience with geo-software including (but not limited to): Oasis montaj, RadExPro, Reveal, DUG, Kingdom Suite, SoanrWiz, Global Mapper, ArcMap, and QGIS. Excellent understanding of acquisition technologies, recording systems, and source technologies. Experience within the offshore oil and gas and renewables sectors.

Programming and high-performance computing knowledge. Knowledge of AI/ML techniques applied to geophysical datasets. Experience integrating geophysical interpretation with geological and geotechnical models. Track record of presenting technical papers and speaking at industry conferences.

Salary for this position: Up to £85,000 per annum. The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.