GPR Specialist; Ground Penetrating Radar

Hands-on end-to-end GPR competence

acquisition processing interpretation and reporting Able to select the right equipment and parameters for site conditions soil type salinity target depth diagnose data quality issues in the field and explain and defend interpretations to clients Some understanding of surveying fundamentals coordinate systems GNSS total-station control and working CAD GIS skills

define the scope of work for GPR enquiries and support quote preparation design the acquisition plan antenna frequency selection grid and line spacing survey control site constraints prepare method statements and risk assessments

perform GPR surveys for utility locating and subsurface investigations on complex or high-value jobs supervise and guide field crews on routine acquisition verify data quality on site before demobilization

interpretation and QC process interpret and QC all GPR datasets integrate GPR results with topographic survey data maintain processing standards templates and QA QC records

prepare accurate client-ready deliverables utility maps cross-sections depth tables interpretation reports field sketches in CAD GIS formats to PDO and other client specifications on time

liaise with client site representatives on project set-up scheduling site conditions and findings explain results and limitations clearly build the relationships that support repeat business and service expansion

develop SOPs and training material train and mentor field operators and the office processing technician towards independent acquisition and processing

perform routine care calibration and maintenance of GPR and associated field equipment manage software licenses advise on equipment software selection follow all company and client HSE requirements and use appropriate PPE

• Minimum 5 years of Ground Penetrating Radar experience covering both field acquisition and data processing/interpretation; 8+ years preferred.
• Experience in utility locating / subsurface utility mapping is essential; oil & gas plant, pipeline right-of-way or infrastructure project experience strongly preferred.
• Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Geophysics, Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline required; bachelor s degree preferred. Equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with at least one industry-standard GPR processing/interpretation package (e.g., Geolitix, GPR-SLICE, ReflexW, RADAN,  or equivalent) and with common single-channel and multi-channel GPR systems.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans and site layouts; competent with MS Word/Excel;
  AutoCAD and/or GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS) experience preferred.
• Fluent English (written and spoken);
  Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to drive and willingness to travel to remote field sites on an as-needed basis.
• Medically fit for outdoor field work in desert conditions, including extended standing/walking, lifting survey equipment and wearing required PPE.
• Oil & gas HSE certifications (H2S, defensive driving) an advantage; must be willing to obtain.