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TERRACON

Staff Geophysicist

Houston, TX

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned ... Associate's/Bachelor's degree or 3 years of experience. * Minimum 2 years utility locating ...

TERRACON

Staff Geophysicist

Houston, TX · On-site

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Responsibilities * Follow safety rules ... Associate's/Bachelor's degree or 3 years of experience. * Minimum 2 years utility locating ...

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Machinist 3/4

Los Alamos, NM · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

... exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. Our ... The Pit Technologies (PT) Division, part of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons ...

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Machinist 3/4

Los Alamos, NM · On-site

$19.75 - $27/hr

... exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine, and nanotechnology. Our ... The Pit Technologies (PT) Division, part of the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons ...

TERRACON

Utlility Locator

Cudahy, WI · On-site

$22.25 - $31.25/hr

Perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface using various geophysical ... Results are incorporated into the planning of Terracon's subsurface exploration services. In ...

TERRACON

Utlility Locator

Cudahy, WI · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

... exploration activities and layout of test locations. * Associates/Bachelor's degree or 3 years of ... Developing level Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys; assignments are ...

TERRACON

Assistant Geologist - Utility Locator

Tampa, FL · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

... geophysical and geotechnical subsurface exploration. * May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks. Qualifications * Associates/bachelor's degree or 3 years of relevant ...

TERRACON

Assistant Geologist - Utility Locator

Tampa, FL · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

... geophysical data for the exploration, planning, design, locating, and/or evaluation of a wide variety of sites to increase accuracy and manage project risk. * Associates/bachelor's degree or 3 years ...

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Staff Geophysicist

Staff Geophysicist

TERRACON

Houston, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Terracon rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 57 rated business consultants

Job description


Perform a comprehensive range of geophysical technologies in support of geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering, and materials testing investigations. Perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface as well as geophysical logging in boreholes to provide images or models of subsurface conditions. Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, analyze the resulting geophysical data, and provide interpretation of results. Results are incorporated into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, landfills, water supplies, and other facilities; the assessment of environmental conditions; and the evaluation of earth resources. Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines.
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
Terracon's geophysical services provide valuable information about the subsurface of our clients' project sites faster, safer, and more sustainably than traditional drilling with little or no site disturbance. With the most geophysical professionals and the largest fleet of near-surface equipment compared to competitors, our experts draw on a wide range of screening tools to provide our clients with necessary geophysical data for the exploration, planning, design, locating, and/or evaluation of a wide variety of sites to increase accuracy and manage project risk.

Requirements:

  • Associate's/Bachelor's degree or 3 years of experience.
  • Minimum 2 years utility locating experience.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

  • Certification in field of expertise preferred based on state specific requirements.
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Perform utility locating surveys in support of various geotechnical, materials, and environmental projects.
  • Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • May assist more senior Geophysicists on large, more complex projects.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Assists and performs various field testing services for geophysical and geotechnical subsurface exploration.
  • May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
  • May oversee work performed by lower level Geophysicists and Technicians.
  • Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

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