Geophysical Manager , Brunel - Kenya

Job

· Verify the VP/SP ranges to be processed, both seismic and survey, and to approve the same through signature on the Line Acceptance Form.

· Maintain an up to date project cost database for the project, review and certify amount of data acquired / work done for the period to be invoiced.

· Keep records of the consumption of all reimbursable materials such that Seismic Contractor's invoices can be verified

· Ensure that all compensation/damages claims are settled fairly and promptly and in accordance with rates approved by local government authorities.

· Maintain a log of all data shipments and advise Company of any delays in the dispatch of material which may adversely affect the processing of the data.

· Oversee the storage and subsequent shipment of all seismic and positioning data.

· Review and approve contractor daily, weekly and monthly reports ensuring accurate reporting of activities and production figures.

· Submit data QC updates on a regular (frequency to be agreed with GT&O) basis with evidence of data quality, associated explanations for underperformance of crew and instances of poor/reduced data quality should also be investigated and appropriate remedial action taken to ensure quality fit-for-purpose data is recorded within the constraints of budget & time.

· Proactive action to enhance data quality is encouraged, this may necessitate additional resources but proposal should be submitted to GT&O for consideration if deemed relevant.

· Enable skills transfer and mentoring of team members including support and development of local content.

· Strong emphasis on contractor management & compliance wrt company Supply Chain Management requirements.

· Produce hand over reports for any incoming QC representative during leave periods.

· Produce an independent and comprehensive final project acquisition report detailing performance of the acquisition contractor. Seismic Acquisition, Survey Navigation and EH&S reports may be combined and should be submitted in the agreed format, in a timely manner and no less than two weeks after demobilisation.

· Adhere to strict reporting lines as outlined by COMPANY. Demonstrate leadership wrt visitors to crew from COMPANY, JV members and/or government officials.

· Ensure that all project related communication to the crew is presented to the designated crew member in agreement with the contractually required format and timeframe. Also ensure that a copy of all such communications is kept on-site and also sent to the project coordinator.

From time to time additional demands may be made which may require time spend in the office either in-country or within GT&O technical centre in support of additional / same seismic acquisition projects.

Requirements

Education:

Eligibility Requirements:
Degree level education in a relevant field (geology, geophysics, engineering, mathematics or physics), MSc in the aforementioned fields advantageous.
Significant experience in seismic acquisition QC role at expert level.
A strong in-depth knowledge of seismic recording systems and associated QC steps.
Experience in the use of seismic processing packages such as Claritas or ProMax or similar.

· Sound demonstrable knowledge of EHS associated with geophysical field operations.

Skills:

High degree of computer literacy and numeracy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Ability to create and explain seismic QC plots in an efficient manner which highlights the key aspects of the data being assessed.
Self-management and motivation, initiative and responsibility are considered key attributes, as is the ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work to tight and multiple deadlines.
Ability to work in a multicultural team.
Strong report and proposal writing capabilities.
Exposure to, or use of, CAD and GIS systems desirable
RTK and GSM GPS surveying skills a bonus.
Flexible, must be able to travel to overseas project sites

About the organization

Responsibilities / Key Objectives:

Responsibilities:

The Geophsyical Project Manager will be (where relevant) supported by and report to the in-country Geophysical Coordinator for operational aspects of the project, and be supported by and report to the designated GT&O representative for technical aspects of the project. In the absence of an in-country Geophysical Coordinator, he shall be supported by and report to the assigned GT&O project coordinator.

Key responsibilities shall include but not be limited to,

· Ensure operations are carried out within the safety guidelines laid down by Client, Contractor, International Maritime and OGP Guidelines, and the IAGC safety training recommendations.

· Observe and participate in all EHS meetings and exercises including follow-up to EHS audits as required.

· Familiarise himself with the objectives of the survey and the technical specification requirements of the Seismic Contract usually through attendance at pre-survey briefing meetings and receipt of project Datapack.

· Review periodic instrument tests during project mobilisation and subsequently on a regular basis (daily, weekly, monthly as required) up to and including any demobilisation verification or calibration, ensuring all instruments / units are operating within the recommended specifications. Monitor geophone, cable or other recording unit (e.g. node, obc, obn) tests to ensure that they meet contractual and manufacturer standards and that an appropriate rotational schedule of maintenance is being observed. Keep records of all QC data.

· Ensure that all field data acquisition parameters are strictly adhered to and check observer's reports for accuracy and legibility.

· Monitor survey methods to ensure that line positioning is within required accuracies and in agreement with programmed pre-plot locations.

· Ensure that receiver arrays are accurately laid out and geophones are firmly planted.

· Ensure that Upholes, LVL etc. are recorded properly and according to required specifications and that the approved reporting template is used for presentation of data and results. Provide comment on the findings of uphole, LVL etc surveys in order to utilise information from these surveys which may assist in optimising the seismic survey as a whole - in particular in relation to near surface definition.

· Verify the results of static computations.

· Pro-active direction of the crew, including monitoring the work practices of the various sub-groups (clearance, surveying, drilling, loading, recording, green team etc.) to ensure that adequate leads are established and that the crew uses it’s resources in an efficient manner. Bring to the attention of project coordinator and party chief any likely reduction in lead times and inefficient activities. Proactively and regularly discuss with crew management (& project coordinator) methods of improving the efficiency of the seismic survey and of reducing costs where possible while maintaining data quality and survey objectives.

· Verify the quality of the acquired data using available QC tools with particular emphasis on line positioning, nav-seis merge, & signal to noise ratio. Regular presentation/submission of data QC results either performed by seismic QC or by on-site acquisition contractor’s processing staff under supervision of seismic QC to be presented to GT&O. Such material should be prepared for weekly presentation, and presented at times such that important decisions can be taken in a meaningful timeframe.

· Review and approve the on-site processing flow to ensure fit-for-purpose data quality and processing turnaround such that data QC related decisions can be taken in a meaningful timeframe. Present recommended processing flow and associated processing / field tests to GT&O.

Contact

Krause, Jason (+44 (0) 161 885 2131) Apply for this job

Company Description

Brunel is a global provider of business services specializing in flexible deployment of professionalsin the field of Engineering, IT, Legal, Finance, Marketing & Communication, Healthcare and all disciplines in the Oil & Gas industry. Since our incorporation in 1975, we have developed into an international group with over 11,000 employees and an annual turnover of over €900 million. We operate from our own international network of97 offices in 34 countries. Brunel International NV is listed on Euronext Amsterdam NV and includedin the Amsterdam Midcap Index (AMX).