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Be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and geophysical exploration
Embark on exciting field assignments at national and international site destinations
Additional company benefits: bonus + private medical insurance + healthy living reimbursement
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About the clientOur client is a world leader in airborne and marine geophysical solutions, including value-adding data acquisition, data processing, data interpretation, data management and specialised software. They offer natural resource mapping for oil and gas, mining, underground water and geothermal resources and predominately serve the government, energy and utility markets. As a world leader in MagRad technology services, they cover the full range of technologies in airborne geophysics, marine and Geographic Information Systems, holding a total of 24 patents.
With its headquarters situated in Spain, and 13 office locations worldwide, they have executed more than 1000 projects across 6 continents. In addition to their team of 250 highly qualified employees, they own 85 geophysical systems and a fleet of 25 specialised aircraft. They continue to execute projects with sustainability, technological innovation, operational excellence, and cost efficiency at the center of their core values.
Due to business growth, they are seeking a Geophysical Field Electronic Technician to join their internationally growing team based in Jandakot, WA.
About the roleSurvey projects range in size and scope, with thousands of line kilometres flown on an annual basis on various airborne geophysical technologies in various countries in the Eastern hemisphere. As a Geophysical Field Electronic Technician, you will participate in all facets of the airborne geophysical survey including safety, survey operations, equipment maintenance, data quality, staffing, operator training, and logistics.
Reporting to the Geophysical Systems Manager, you will rotate between working in the Jandakot office and being in the field for up to 4 weeks at a time. In the field, you are assigned to a multidisciplinary team of 3-5 members consisting of pilots, operation field technicians, licensed aircraft engineers and geophysicists. Working collaboratively with your team, you will ensure the project stays on target, data is collected efficiently, and uptime is maximised.
You will utilise your hands-on experience in electronic and mechanical tools and instrumentation, to complete calibrations, fault finding and repairs of the geophysical equipment, as well as, prepare daily reports on its status.
Some other tasks you will be responsible for are:
Participating in project risk assessments, audits, inspections and job safety planning
Ensuring all crew are issued and comply with all appropriate HSE policies, procedures, documents and work instructions
Conducting weekly crew meetings
Conducting quality control on first-line data collected whilst flying
Managing in-field data, uploads and providing data to the data processing department
Coordinating the mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment and personnel
Ensuring the daily field activities comply with project and contract specifications
This role offers full training and on-the-job skills development for those looking to become or advance their career in airborne geophysical surveying. The following benefits are also provided:
Bonuses
Field allowance
Per diem
Time off in lieu
Party chief allowance
Private medical insurance
Salary continuation
Healthy living reimbursement
Paid Fringe Benefit Tax
Relocation assistance and/or visa sponsorship will be considered for the right candidate.
About youThe successful candidate will be keen to learn, have natural leadership qualities, and be able to utilise an autonomous approach. You will ideally have an electronic, mechanical, aviation, or relevant TAFE qualification. Previous hands-on electronic experience is advantageous, particularly soldering on PCBs and using multimeters or oscilloscopes.
If you don't meet all of the requirements listed here, but still feel you'd be a good fit for the role due to your skills or experience, please don't hesitate to apply!
Please note: To be considered for this position you must have current work rights in Australia (i.e. Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency).
All applications will strictly be handled by 11 Recruitment.For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Graham Patullo on 6186 1634
Keywords: Electronic Technician, Electronic Engineer, Graduate Electronic Engineer, Graduate Electronic Technician, Aviation, Aerospace, Geophysics, Physics, Mechanical, Engineering.
