Principal Geophysicist

  • Ottawa
  • Nanometrics
Working Title: Principal GeophysicistReports to: Manager, Applied ScienceBased in: RemoteTerm:Full-timeAbout Us With over 37 years of seismic technology and industry application experience, we are a global, award-winning company providing monitoring solutions and equipment for studying artificial and natural seismicity. From mission-critical seismic arrays, tsunami and early earthquake warning systems in over 90 countries across the globe to induced seismicity monitoring in the energy sector. Nanometrics specializes in full-service, integrated solutions for studying artificial and natural seismicity, including turnkey seismic networks, industry-leading precision instrumentation, complete data processing, analysis services, and software applications.About YouAre you a Geophysicist with an interest in all things earth science related? Do you have a keen interest in designing, rapidly prototype and critically assess the impact of new technologies and methods on outlined business objectives? Do you possess the proven ability to translate high-level strategic objectives and direction into related tactical execution plans? Can you work with and influence cross-functional teams with varying mandates and external to the business unit?  At Nanometrics, we are always looking for experienced Principal Geophysicists to join our team of resourceful and innovative Geophysicists who are committed to the evolution of our portable seismic instrumentation. The Team Reporting to the Manager, Applied Science, this position is responsible for technical oversight and combined ownership of the Nanometrics SMS passive seismic processing ecosystem. It involves working cross-functionally to effectively manage all aspects of the passive seismic processing product roadmap including influencing the innovation, investment, value proposition, architecture and design. The role has a development and roadmap implementation aspect geared towards meeting strategic business outcomes. The RoleWork closely with various internal and external stakeholders to identify scientific and technological advancement projects; obtain investment approvals via effective business plans and assist in the implementation to achieve set business objectives.Effectively use the research budget to prototype and demonstrate business value of the leading edge science and technology. Research, prototype, code, optimize, test, document and release new advanced seismic data processing modules using best practices Nanometrics software development framework.Work with product management, research and production teams to prioritize feature development, usability improvements and bug fixes under maintenance initiatives.As the resident Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides support and assistance to sales and marketing teams for proposal and marketing material preparation as well as client presentations.Provide technical support and assistance to geophysicists in the research and production teams for project delivery to internal and external clients. Lead technical discussions with clients.Present scientific research achievements at industry conferences and topical workshops.What You BringPh.D. in Geophysics or related field12+ years of industry experience in advance processing earthquake data and research and development Particular expertise in one or more topics such as seismic monitoring of underground and open pit mines, processing Distributed-Acoustic-Sensing (DAS) data, Surface and body wave Tomography, 3D anisotropic velocity modelsExperience utilizing Machine Learning algorithms for real world geophysical problem Extensive experience with software development especially in Python (technologies, processes, tools, architectures, etc.) as well as operations and deployment of software in mission-critical and high availability applicationsWhy You’ll Love Us You will be joining an amazing team of energetic and dedicated professionals in a dynamic, collaborative and progressive atmosphereCompetitive total compensation package including Benefits, RRSP, and Bonus opportunitiesThe chance to make positive and impactful contributions in your work Nanometrics supports and encourages learning opportunities and provides access to LinkedIn Learning and several other Professional Development opportunities