Geophysicist Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Geophysicist includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Observing the reaction of recording equipment to detect irregularities;
- Using computers for data management, quality control and communication between the office and field locations;
- Interpreting and mapping of 2D and 3D seismic data;
- Reporting on collected seismic data to the team, clients, senior managers or partners at meetings and presentations;
- Writing documentation and work logs;
- Designing, testing, modifying and repairing seismic equipment;
- Adapting data collection procedures;
- Measuring reservoir volumes;
- Pre-planning projects before going on site;
- Thinking quickly and independently to solve problems, often with limited resources in remote locations;
- Working closely with a small team of scientists and other staff who may be away in the field or offshore for several weeks at a time;
- Compiling charts and reports;
- Providing a wide range of geophysical support and technical advice/guidance;
- Working closely with a small team of scientists and other staff who may be away in the field or offshore for several weeks at a time;
- Designing data acquisition plans;
- Deciding on suitable seismic measurement and data-processing techniques;
- Taking equipment out to various locations around the world and deploying seismometers;
- Assessing potential oil and gas yield;
- Compiling charts and reports;
- Working closely with a small team of scientists and other staff who may be away in the field or offshore for several weeks at a time;
- Compiling charts and reports;
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Geophysicist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Geophysicist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.