Trainee Geoscientist

**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

As a Geoscientist working for Kraken Robotics Services, you will be responsible for the quality control of Sub-bottom Imager, Acoustic Corer and Katfish synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) datasets during data acquisition offshore. Offshore the Geoscientist will also be involved in the interpretation of these innovative datasets providing cutting edge information of the seabed and shallow soil conditions.

Onshore, the Geoscientist continues the interpretation of these datasets and prepares the deliverables and writes technical reports. Training is provided through either via one-on-one training or through the Kraken Academy, which enables Geoscientists to become familiar with Kraken Robotics technology.

The Geoscience team consists of Geoscientists, Data Processors and Sonar Survey Technicians from the Aberdeen, UK and St. John’s, Newfoundland office which supports offshore projects around the world. Kraken Robotics Services operates in worldwide offshore renewable market.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Conform to all Kraken Robotics HSEQ policies and procedures to ensure all activities onshore and offshore are carried out in a safe manner.
- Work offshore when required around the world as assigned by the Geoscience Manager and Operations team.
- While working offshore, carryout the quality control and interpretation of various geophysical datasets such as; Sub‑bottom Imager (SBI), Acoustic Corer (AC), KATISH synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) and magnetometer.
- Assist with the mobilisation and demobilisation of Kraken equipment during offshore projects.
- While working onshore, continue interpretation of Sub-bottom Imager, Acoustic Corer and SAS datasets and produce the required client deliverables.
- Assist with the integration of geotechnical and other geophysical interpretations into Kraken interpreted datasets.
- Assist with the writing of technical reports while offshore during a survey and for the end project results reports.
- Be able to work to deadlines as set by the Geoscience Manager and Operations team.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor (BSc) degree in Geophysics, Geology or similar.
- Experience with using some of the following geophysical interpretation/processing software such as: OpendTect, EIVA Navi Model, GIS software packages, Oasis Montaj, Kingdom or Landmark and SonarWiz.
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Based at Kraken Robotics (Aberdeen, UK)

Full-Time - Permanent

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Job Reference: KRSUK-2024-02