CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global geoscience technology leader. Employing around 4,000 people worldwide, CGG provides a comprehensive range of data, products, services and equipment that supports the discovery and responsible management of the Earth’s natural resources. 

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of multi-disciplinary, multi-client products, including the industry’s most recent and technologically advanced seismic data library in the world’s key locations.

We are looking for enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated Data Engineer to join our Geothermal Science team based in North Wales or Crawley office).

Depending on the combination of skills and experience that the candidate brings, there will be the opportunity to contribute to technical research, developments, product commercialisation, and commercial projects. The geothermal group collaborates with the CGG business lines that span a range of technical disciplines, including geology, geophysics, multi-physics, satellite remote sensing, digital and environmental science.

As an integral member of our Geothermal Science team we highly encourage the contribution of ideas and drive in the generation of new concepts and commercial opportunities for the business.

We are looking for a Data Engineer who ideally have experience within geoscience.

You will be experienced in one of more of the following areas:

• Data Engineering (experience in SQL, Python or R)
• Track record of implementation of SQL, Python or R in geoscience projects
• Good understanding of statistics & data science including machine learning
• Familiarity with data extraction techniques from a variety of file types, including web-scraping approaches and technologies

The successful candidate will benefit from some of the skills identified below, which should be highlighted in your application depending on your preferred role/area of focus:

• Experience through own research to engage critically, practically and creatively with current topics relating to the geosciences, specifically the geothermal sector.
• Specific knowledge of the geothermal industry/technology requirements, trends and gaps.
• An understanding of data and technology impact, and the potential for enhancements to address technical and commercial opportunities
• Advanced problem-solving skills, especially focused on finding new solutions to data identification, ingestion, consistency, loading, and output problems
• Ability to rapidly locate, digest and compile information from different sources
• Experience in coordinating or managing projects that involve diverse data and stakeholders; ability to define and manage project deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• An enthusiastic attitude towards learning and flexibility to adapt to new challenges and rapid changes in direction.

The roles are most suited to those who are currently working on or  recently completed an MSc or PhD, or candidates that that have industry experience and are interested in immediately embarking on a new opportunity.

We recognise the importance of work life balance for our employees, which is supported through our flexible working and relaxed dress code policies.

We recognise and actively support the wellbeing of our staff through many different initiatives;

• Promoting active lifestyles
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Many discounts schemes, including Gym membership and a cycle purchase scheme

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 7th October.

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