Geowynd is part of the Ocean Infinity group offering market leading geoconsulting and laboratory business supporting the offshore energy sector.. We are a geosolutions company that deploys smart data analytics to interpret and integrate big data from the seabed and sub-seabed to realise opportunities for offshore energy assets. Our mission is to deliver data-driven advanced geotechnical analysis to our clients to the highest standards and to ensure that ground risks are mitigated and design opportunities are realised. We find innovative reliable solutions for some of the world’s most complex geotechnical problems. We are committed to supporting the global transition towards fossil-fuel free living, enabling people and the planet to thrive.
At Geowynd we embrace a culture of innovation and continuously strive for improvement through team collaboration and continued learning. This collaboration is fostered through initiatives such as: internal technical workshops, technical focus days, active engagement with university research, and encouragement to attend technical conferences and training. Our aim is the continual development of engaged, passionate engineers and geo-professionals that solve complex problems that add real value to renewable energy projects. During your career at Geowynd, you’ll have the chance to work on some of the largest offshore renewable energy projects in the world and work within a technical leading team.
We only employ the best people. People with a desire for excellence, a curious nature, people who are thoughtful, humble, collaborative and accountable.
We reward our people well. Beyond what’s usually considered to be the ‘market average’. The opportunities for people in our business can be limitless, spanning a multitude of disciplines and open to all, regardless of background and experience level.
Geowynd is seeking a Principal Geotechnician to perform advanced laboratory testing at our geotechnical laboratory in Southampton, UK. The Principal will be responsible for providing high quality, high value data for interpretation. Focus shall be on on supervision and execution of advanced laboratory testing, and data processing of same, but other duties will include calibration of equipment, and an active role in the quality management and accreditation process, including being audited by internal and external assessors.
Work Country: United Kingdom
Work location: Onsite
Department: Soils Laboratory
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
What will you do:
- Demonstrating, supervising, and performing advanced laboratory testing, including monotonic and cyclic direct simple shear, triaxial, and resonant column testing;
- Providing training to junior personnel for execution and processing of the above test types;
- Processing test data with the utmost diligence, taking care to ensure the data is as accurate as possible;
- Ensuring test programming and tracking software is updated to allow accurate progress updates to be provided to clients;
- Performing daily equipment & environmental quality checks throughout the laboratory;
- Supervising and performing equipment calibrations and checks;
- Taking an active role during accreditation assessments and performing verification tests, as required;
- Leading or assisting in the training of colleagues as required by the laboratory management;
- Ensuring a high level of cleanliness throughout the laboratory facility, and ensuring the equipment is maintained to the highest standard.
Who you are:
- Proven experience in the execution and supervision of geotechnical laboratory testing across a range of soil types and test methods;
- Experience in the execution and supervision of laboratory equipment calibrations and checks.
- An aptitude for mechanical testing;
- An eye for detail, and the ability to follow written procedures;
- Thoughtful, thorough and conscientious;
- Ability to take ownership and engagement in the work;
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to work well in a team and independently;
- Open and receptive to new and different ideas;
- Good practical experience with office tools: MS Office, Google Drive, Teams, e-mail, among others.
Desirable:
- Experience with performance of internal laboratory audits;
- Experience with internal or external geotechnical laboratory accreditation processes;
- Formal health & safety training;
- An interest in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
Salary for the position: Up to £75,000 per year
Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.
What you can expect:
Since the beginning we are committed to provide all our people with the best possible work conditions and benefits. Therefore, as we grow globally, we are constantly striving to go beyond what’s usually considered to be the ‘market average.
At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.
There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.
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