Jobs at Seismic Works

Coordinates vehicles, personnel, equipment distribution, inventories, maintenance, crew communications, production quality, safety, logs, transmittals, and job planning in remote rotational locations. Requires map-reading, leadership, problem-solving, computer, and communication skills, along with a valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the region.

Operates seismic blasting equipment and explosives, verifies charge locations, connects charges to recording equipment, and coordinates detonations with Observers. Trains and monitors shooter helpers, maintains blasting operations, communicates with field personnel, and may assist line crews. Requires seismic acquisition experience, recent shooter or driller-helper experience, blasting certification, driver’s license, quad certification, legal work authorization, and willingness to travel.

Implement and maintain project and site HSE requirements for seismic field operations. Coordinate client-specific procedures, monitor compliance with legislation, document hazards and incidents, maintain HSE records, coordinate return-to-work activities, and conduct onsite training, emergency exercises, and toolbox talks.

Leads seismic acquisition field crews, maintaining and operating recording instruments while ensuring data quality control. Plans and executes program objectives safely and cost-effectively, reports to the Crew Manager, and works 12–14-hour shifts on rotation. Requires experience with Sercel recording systems, dynamite and vibroseis operations, multiple seismic formats, and heli-portable or conventional acquisition. Travel and regional work authorization are required.

Lead seismic acquisition field crews, maintain and operate seismic recording instruments, perform data quality control, and execute program objectives safely and cost-effectively. The role involves 12- to 14-hour rotating workdays, direct reporting to the Crew Manager, and travel. Candidates need 3–5 years of seismic acquisition experience, strong knowledge of recording systems, and effective planning, communication, and leadership skills.

Manages remote seismic crews of approximately 25–50 personnel on rotating schedules. Provides hands-on leadership, coaching, and direction while overseeing production, environmental, legislative, safety, and cost-efficiency obligations. Reports to the Operations Supervisor and communicates effectively with crew members and leadership. Requires a strong seismic field background, willingness to travel, and legal authorization to work in the applicable region.

Configure, operate, and maintain offshore seismic mechanical equipment, including high-pressure air guns, hydraulic systems, compressors, cables, rigging equipment, buoys, and towing appliances. Plan and execute maintenance programs for seismic source, hydraulic, mechanical, and rigging systems onboard. Requires relevant offshore experience, willingness to travel and work extended offshore periods, and familiarity with seismic sources, compressors, and gun controller systems.

Operate and maintain seismic acquisition equipment aboard offshore vessels, perform real-time quality control of recording systems and source controllers, monitor seismic data quality, control seismic source signals, troubleshoot and repair acquisition problems, and participate in quality, health, safety, and environmental programs.

Inspects raw seismic data quality by analyzing observer logs, using proprietary software, testing and adapting programs, debugging aborted processes, and monitoring lengthy data-processing runs. The role coordinates processing requirements with project teams and advisers, prioritizes programs based on runtime and urgency, and may support multiple projects simultaneously. Candidates must have a strong technical background, effective communication skills, legal authorization to work in the applicable region, and willingness to travel.

Record safe, high-quality seismic data; operate source controllers in Vibroseis and Dynamite modes; perform seismic data quality control; complete detailed reporting; and support seismic crew management, planning, and HSE management systems.

Monitor vessel positioning, record and process navigation data, control navigation quality, generate navigation logs, and support back-deck, workboat, and port call operations. Operate real-time navigation and post-processing systems according to company technical standards. Requires offshore, boat, and navigation-system experience, plus willingness to travel and work offshore for weeks at a time.

Coordinate vehicles, personnel, and equipment across remote seismic prospects. Distribute, inventory, maintain, and transfer equipment while completing logs and transmittals. Maintain communication with crews and recorders to support production, quality, and safety. Assist with daily planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and investigations. Work 12–14-hour rotating shifts and travel to remote locations.