Principal Geophysicist - Land

Principal Geophysicist – Land

Fugro – Phoenix, Arizona

Building sound structures is reliant on full knowledge of the ground conditions at your site. That's why geological and geophysical surveys, including ground investigation and soil site investigation, are key. From mapping to modelling, onshore to offshore, Fugro captures all the information you need about your project site. This way, we help you reduce risks, stay on schedule and within budget.

The Principal Geophysicist will manage the setup, growth, and expansion of geophysics operations in the US Critical Minerals industry out of Phoenix, Arizona. This leadership role will actively engage in group marketing activities including client meetings, conference attendance, submission of technical papers, and technical presentations with primary emphasis on the Critical Minerals industry and a secondary emphasis on the infrastructure industry within the greater Rockies region.

Fugro will provide relocation for this job opportunity. The ideal candidate will reside or be willing to relocate to the greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

• Supports sales management (lead to tender) related to the USA Geophysics group with support of Commercial Director and Land Geophysics Operations Manager – USA with primary emphasis on the Critical Minerals industry (secondary emphasis on the infrastructure industry).
• Promotes recent Fugro innovative developments including screening activities within Fugro’s Ground
  
  IQ® framework.
• Supports bid/no-bids and project setup definitions for projects jointly in accordance with Fugro authorization matrix and with support of Commercial Director and Land Geophysics Operations Manager – USA.
• Involved in key account planning for the Critical Minerals industry (and supporting the infrastructure industry), selection of accounts, account managers (CRM) assignment and account plan development, execution, and review.
• Responsible for project management (start-up to evaluation) for assigned geophysical projects with support of the Land Geophysics Operations Manager – USA and Project Management Office.
• Responsible for collection of project receivables on managed projects past the due date.
• Supporting roll-outs/product implementations defined by Global and Regional Business Lines.
• Involved in relevant innovation processes related to the Critical Minerals industry.
• The acquisition, processing, interpretation and reporting of geophysical data and deliverables including client liaison on a project basis.
• They will be familiar with and comfortable operating a wide range of geophysical survey equipment and plant. The role may be part of a collaborative project team or may comprise leading projects of medium to high complexity.
• The role will require planning and supervision of project geophysical operations comprising both Fugro and external personnel. Project responsibilities will also include data QC and deliverables review as appropriate to their area of expertise.
• They will provide technical input and review for proposals and tenders and will make recommendations for optimization and/or supplementary investigations where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.
• Minimum of 8+ years of relative geophysical experience within the critical minerals/mining sector and/or infrastructure industry, post-graduate experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years in a managerial or leadership role is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geophysics is required, Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Registered Professional Geophysicist is preferred.
• Experience with Critical Minerals and infrastructure projects in the greater Rockies region is required.
• Effective client relationship management with a dedicated client base and the proven ability to produce annual revenue.
• Proven leadership experience regarding business development and business improvement processes is required.
• Possess a valid passport and current driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills…