Data Processing Manager

Posted: 01 October 2012 at 11:00   Expires: 29 October 2012 at 11:00

Posted In: Geoscience > Geophysical Data Processing

Location: United States > Texas

I am currently representing a fantastic opportunity for highly-experienced data processing geophysicist candidates. My client - a leading international Oil and Gas company - is looking for individuals with outstanding technical ability and experience to join their Houston office as Data Processing Manager. The Data Processing Manager will co-ordinate all technical aspects of data processing (including 2D, 3D, land and marine) and provide expertise in this area when required.

Key Requirements

Expertise in all aspects of data processing (2D / 3D / Land / Marine)

Able to provide technical training as and when required for all geophysical staff

High-level competency with a variety of seismic data and geophysical techniques

Up to date knowledge of relevant geophysical developments

Job Description

Ref. No. JW1543

Data Processing Manager - Houston, TX - $Competitive
I am currently representing a fantastic opportunity for highly-experienced data processing geophysicist candidates. My client - a leading international Oil and Gas company - is looking for individuals with outstanding technical ability and experience to join their Houston office as Data Processing Manager. The Data Processing Manager will co-ordinate all technical aspects of data processing (including 2D, 3D, land and marine) and provide expertise in this area when required. They will also organize project schedules and provide technical management for all production projects.

Additional job responsibilities include:
Overseeing data processing activities - ensure they are conducted without unnecessary time or cost wastage
Guidance for parameter testing and selection
Actively promoting company's processing services, providing necessary data examples and helping to produce technical marketing material
Present relevant lectures to geophysical staff on specialist processing techniques
Work with R&D managers and external suppliers on software development; test and provide feedback for software.
Market company actively in market place; develop and maintain client relations
Providing technical input for client meetings
Manage personnel reviews and other potential personnel issues such as sickness or discipline
Organize meetings, reviews and appraisals for team leaders

Qualifications:
Expertise in all aspects of data processing (2D / 3D / Land / Marine)
Able to provide technical training as and when required for all geophysical staff
High-level competency with a variety of seismic data and geophysical techniques
Up to date knowledge of relevant geophysical developments

Essential Job Experience:
10+ years of specialized experience in geophysics

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Geophysics, Physics, Geology)
Additional academic qualifications beneficial

Salary/benefits:
This is position which offers a generous salary and benefits package with a company that is in the midst of substantial success and which conducts extensive international operations.

The role offers the chance to work in the company's fantastic technical facilities and regional processing centres. Please note that in order to apply for this position, applicants MUST meet the required criteria.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full time basis.

If you believe you have the required experience and skills to succeed in this position, please apply by following the relevant links on this page. Any enquiries should be directed to John Wheeldon.