Geoscience Manager in Sudbury

As a Geoscience Manager, you will be responsible for liaison with clients, and internal and external communications regarding planning and delivery of geophysical log data. You will be leading a small team of Geologists and field technicians and supporting quality control, processing, and interpretation of geophysical log data as well.

DUTIES

• Account Management: Increase the company’s involvement with existing clients; Attend client meetings and liaise with the field team to ensure a customer experience to the highest standard; Build referral and lead generation network; Serve as the main point of contact between Data, Operations, Safety and the Client; Support quoting and invoicing when required.
• Data Management: Checking and collating standard field data for delivery to clients utilizing in-house data checking software and workflows; Process and interpret geophysical log data according to prescribed workflows; Identify errors and areas of improvements for loggers, procedures and training; Ensure all archiving processes are adhered to.
• Reporting: Generate regular data reports of work completed (e.g. Logging Update report) for internal reporting and client reports; Report on data errors or omissions from the field; Reporting of any identified data quality incidents, including follow-up to ensure incidents are closed; Report on daily activities using a browser-based reporting system; Attend weekly Senior Staff Meeting with reports, feedback, and suggestions.
• Leadership: Mentor, lead and supervise field staff and supervisors to deliver safe and timely delivery of services in compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation as well as WSG and Client procedures; Notify the GM Executive of any issues affecting delivery or quality of services, personnel performance, and/or safety, and work with them to action these; Ensure that all equipment is maintained to the highest standards and ensure field staff are aware of, and exceeding the expected standard; Regularly (monthly at minimum) carry out field audits and inspections on equipment and personnel to ensure that all equipment inspections and safe work practices are followed appropriately and actioned in a timely fashion; Action feedback on field staff reviews and recommendations and mentor supervisors on the outcomes; Supply feedback for Supervisors reviews and recommendations; Lead field staff and supervisors in the implementation of improved procedures and systems; Support the Company’s Mentor Program to ensure that mentors provide quality mentoring, conduct trainee assessments and provide regular feedback; Actively seek out leading training innovations and industry trends that may benefit the Company and communicate any benefits to assist in the growth of the Safety and Training department.
• Safety: Mentor your team to take a proactive approach to HSE related procedures and regularly contribute to health safety and environmental forums, initiatives and consultations, including regular toolbox meetings and safety forums and audits; Take an active role in field and off-site safety forums with the client and external stakeholders; Lead field staff and supervisors in a culture of always operating company vehicles and equipment in a safe manner; Conduct inductions, training and seek knowledge from external sources to ensure that operations comply with all Regulatory, company and client safety requirements and pass this knowledge to your field staff; Ensure incidents are identified and reported as soon as possible, contribute as part of an investigation team, and action recommendations and controls as required.
• Service Quality Objectives: Able to generate results with less than 2% client rejection (error rate); Delivery of all data as per client requirements; Accurately report and close out Data Quality Incidents.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the identification and implementation of opportunities for continuous improvements in data collection, processing, and quality assurance of our geophysical data and services; Provide timely feedback, guidance and training to GEOSCIENCE team members.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years as a professional geoscientist;
• Experience with wireline logging data (preferably mineral logging but oilfield considered);
• Wellcad experience highly desirable;
• Televiewer interpretation experience highly desirable;
• Proficient spoken and written English;
• Good problem solving and time management skills;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Experience working in a service company environment highly desirable;
• Familiarity with Canadian mine geology desirable;
• High level of computer literacy;
• Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical Assessment.

EXPECTATIONS

• Every role within Wireline Services Group is expected to ensure the following objectives are achieved: Safety, Health and Quality - “Make sure we do things safely”; Ensure that all work practices are consistent with the WSG Safety Management System and Quality Management System, and that relevant statutory and client requirements are adhered to in a professional and safe manner; Support the implementation of specific strategies within the Group to minimize the exposure of health and safety related risk to employees and others from injury, loss or illness.
• Business - “Set the example”; As an employee that deals with external contacts and consultants: Demonstrate a high level of ethical behaviour in all interactions with third parties during and outside of business hours on behalf of the Group; Be prepared to review, change and flexibly manage your plans subject to business requirements; Present yourself professionally and to high standards at all times; Commit to uphold the company values, behaviours and reputation through exceptional performance, communication and transparency.