CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portfolio supports our clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future. CGG employs around 3,300 people worldwide and is listed on the Euronext Paris SA (ISIN: 0013181864). 

CGG is looking for an innovative and experienced Clastic Sedimentologist to act as as Technical Advisor in our highly collaborative team.

Based in North Wales, you will use your geoscience skills and be responsible for generating and interpreting geological data; compiling and synthesising results.  Using your clastic sedimentology expertise in an applied environment, you will technically lead a multi-disciplinary team and have responsibility for using a range of techniques and processes to contribute to exciting projects.

The successful candidate must be able to lead projects using a range of techniques, software and processes relating to the areas of clastic sedimentology.  They must have the ability to independently and accurately generate and interpret data and prepare professional reports related to their specific discipline.

Principle Accountabilities

•    Accurately generate and interpret data and prepare professional deliverables related to Clastic Sedimentology, notably:
o    To undertake core description, facies analysis and depositional modelling.
o    To conduct petrographic analysis utilising light microscopy, automated mineralogy (QEMSCAN) techniques, SEM and XRD in the assessment of detrital and authigenic mineralogy, phases of diagenesis and controls on reservoir quality.
o    To integrate core analysis and other geological data in the assessment of reservoir quality.
o    To integrate multi-datasets in sequence stratigraphic analysis and both facies and reservoir quality mapping.
•    Understand and integrate other technical disciplines in order to gain detailed subsurface insights
•   Significant experience in co-ordinating or managing projects that involve diverse data and stakeholders; ability to define and manage project deadlines
•    Lead client meetings, present both internally and externally at conferences
•    Support in the content creation and delivery of training programmes
•    Ability to rapidly locate, digest and compile information from different sources
•    Mentoring/coaching of more junior staff, providing feedback as and when required to aid their development
•    An understanding of data and technology impact, and the potential for enhancements to address technical and commercial opportunities
•    Experience through own research to engage critically, practically and creatively with current topics relating to geoscience
•    Knowledge of the energy sector, including a keen interest in energy transition
•    Contribute to business development for CGG
•    Willingness to travel at times required for business

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Educated to Degree, Masters or PhD degree level in the field of Clastic Sedimentology and have significant experience applying their knowledge in a business or academic environment.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Passion and enthusiasm for science, geology and problem solving challenges
• Ability to demonstrate experience in data interpretation
• Ability to build and develop positive client relationships
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver on project deadlines
• Open communication and collaboration with teams and clients
• Enthusiastic attitude towards learning and flexibility to adapt to new challenges or changes in direction
• Be intuitive, ask questions and will continuously seek to improve our interpretations and processes
• Strongly desirable: programming, data science, statistics, or related skills

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Discounts schemes, including Gym membership and a cycle purchase scheme
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages

We are Flexible

• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Buy & Sell Holiday Programme - you can buy extra holiday, sell unused holiday or even save it up!
• Relaxed dress code policy

We Care about the Environment

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.

Join us and share your talent and imagination to ‘see things differently’!

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.