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Geophysicist - London, United Kingdom - Wood Thilsted

Wood Thilsted

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We believe we can change the world - through unmatched engineering and the very best teamwork. We're offshore wind engineering experts, designing the global transition to green energy. Wood Thilsted is a purpose-driven company.

Our engineering skills help us speed up the transition towards a greener planet, with the wellbeing of our employees being just as vital.

People and planet go hand in hand - we're here to look after both.

Through better, greener design, we're out there optimising wind farms to limit their carbon footprint.

So far, we've been successfully attracting the most competent and experienced design specialists in the world - people passionate about working in the wind industry.

It's a global operation. We currently have projects in Asia, North America and Northern Europe. And we're growing. There's now more than 180 of us, working in the UK, USA, Denmark, Poland, Japan and Taiwan.

As a company, we strive for two things: Technical excellence, and to provide the best overall value to our clients.

As a culture, we're about sharing knowledge, a trust in each other and a great social atmosphere. It's fair to say Wood Thilsted is a special place to work. It's something we're really proud of. Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding experience in an environment where you can develop your skills? In a team pushing the boundaries of renewable geoscience in an engineering world?

With the continued success and growth of the company, we're now on the lookout for a
Geophysicist.

Location:

The opening applies for any of our offices in the UK and Denmark, such as Copenhagen, Vejle, London or Bristol, based on local terms and conditions.

There may be some travelling in Europe, North America or Asia in relation to your work. Opportunities for short or long-term postings abroad may be a possibility.

As a Geophysicist, your main objective will be to provide high-quality geophysical support to our clients in the offshore wind industry.

Areas of responsibility:

Assist in the scoping, contracting, coordination and management of geophysical site investigation activities and collation of information for all phases of an Offshore Wind Farm site development (seismic, seafloor and UXO)
Input into the development of 3D ground models, including the interpretation of seismic data sets and the integration of geotechnical data (borehole, CPT and vibrocore data) for both wind turbine array and export cable route zones
As part of a team, conduct geohazard identification and risk assessment
Support the preparation of geophysical technical reports
Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient exchange of knowledge

Your background:

You thrive in a multidisciplinary, international environment and speak and write English fluently
You have an interest in and basic knowledge of geophysical datasets (e.g. seismic, bathymetry, sidescan sonar, and magnetometer)
You have demonstrable knowledge of geological processes and their implications in a wider context
You have a strong drive and take the initiative and responsibility for your assignments through proactive, independent work, and you should be motivated by creating excellent results through teamwork
You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with clients and other consultants effectively
Familiarity with industry standard software, such as Kingdom, SonarWiz and ArcGIS would be an advantage

In return we offer you excellent opportunities to influence your daily work, develop new competences and work on interesting projects.

At Wood Thilsted, we care about our people and we are committed to a brighter future. We have defined our set of values and behaviors that are at the heart of everything we do. Our work environment is a place where everyone can be themselves and be their best. We are result-orientated and innovation-driven at a high professional level and with excellence in delivery.

Besides this we also offer competitive salary packages, pension, health and life insurance as well as flexibility in working hours and locations.

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Wood Thilsted is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.