Description
The Group Leader will be responsible for Managing and administering seismic data processing projects to maximize production quantity and efficiency, minimizing turnaround time and optimizing product quality. Experience of marine geology is essential.
Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain good client relations, at all times, and ensure that group processing meets client and company specifications with regard to data quality and turnaround schedule
2. Ensure that all necessary testing is performed accurately and results are presented clearly with improvement recommendations made where appropriate
3. Produce accurate forecasts and reports, as required, of project finances, status and resource requirements
4. Manage and be accountable for all group activities and personnel movements
5. Design efficient processing sequences and testing flows. In collaboration with Area Geophysicists and 'best practices', ensure compliance with all Service Quality initiatives
6. Provide accurate forecasts and reports, as required, status and resource requirements associated with the project to team manager
7. Liaise closely with technical support groups involved in project tasks to ensure that quality and turnaround targets are maintained
8. Ensure the smooth running of the Project on a daily basis. This includes planning, organizing and delegating required work including unexpected and planned absences
9. Perform relevant staff reviews quarterly and at end of project
10. Keep abreast of developments within Seismic Data Processing, Communication/Data transfer techniques and up to date with Company Geophysical Software
11. Assist staff with 'on-the-job' training and ensure adequate training opportunities
12. Organize post-project review with management staff
13. Provide assistance, through guidance and counseling, to less experienced Project Leaders without assuming responsibility for their projects
14. Experience of managing 2-3 project simultaneously and 3-4 analysts.
Qualifications
Education: BSc Geophysics, Marine Geology, Physics, Mathematics or similar scientific qualification.
Experience: Marine Geology, Minimum 3 years seismic data processing; min 1 year Depth Imaging
Skills:
1. Strong grasp of marine geophysical and geological principles. Good knowledge of signal processing, demultiple, imaging, etc
2. Proven experience with QC of large volumes of seismic data inc. 3D visualization, attribute analysis, etc.
3. Previous Depth Imaging and Project Management Experience.
4. Ideal candidate would have 3+ years of hands on Depth Imaging Experience, including velocity model building with a strong background in Marine Geology.
5. Reputation for thoroughness, patience and organizational ability.
6. Proven ability and experience in problem solving.
7. Good technical, communication, supervisory and administrative skills.
8. Good English language skills (oral and written).