Geophysicist

Project Geophysicist & Hydrographer

Company Brief:

Planys Technologies is a leading underwater inspection and survey company in India, specializing in robotic and data-driven solutions for complex submerged environments. The company delivers advanced inspection, survey, and diagnostics services using indigenously developed ROVs and AUVs. With a strong presence across infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors, Planys is expanding its survey and geophysics vertical to support critical applications such as subsea asset mapping, and inland water surveys. The company integrates cutting-edge sensing technologies with robust field execution and analytics to provide reliable, engineering-grade insights to clients including PSU energy companies and EPC contractors.

Role & Responsibilities

This role involves planning, execution, interpretation, and reporting of geophysical and/ or hydrographic surveys for pipeline and infrastructure projects. The candidate will be responsible for meeting client qualification requirements, ensuring data integrity, and signing off survey and geophysical reports submitted to clients.

Survey Planning & Execution

·       Familiarization with survey equipment and learning operation procedures

·       Familiarization with industry survey software or OEM software

·       Plan and execute river crossing surveys, including:

o   Sub-bottom profiling (SBP)

o   Side Scan Sonar (SSS)

o   Bathymetry (Single Beam / MBES)

o   DGPS positioning

·       Ensure compliance with client specifications and QA/QC protocols

·       Mobilization and operation of survey equipment in inland or nearshore environment

·       Health and safety compliance during project execution

·       Regular equipment maintenance and upkeep

Geophysical Data Processing & Interpretation

·       Process and interpret:

o   Sub-bottom profiles (sediment layers, strata identification, buried artifacts)

o   Sonar imagery (bedforms, obstructions)

·       Generate:

o   Riverbed profiles

o   Burial depth assessments

o   Crossing feasibility insights

Reporting & Sign-Off

·       Prepare and review:

o   Final survey reports

o   Geophysical interpretation reports

·       Act as the qualified signatory, ensuring reports meet client eligibility criteria

·       Interface with clients, consultants, and EPC contractors for clarifications

Compliance & Documentation

·       Maintain documentation as per:

o   Tender requirements

o   Industry standards (IHO S-44 for hydrography where applicable)

·       Ensure calibration, logs, and traceability of survey data

Additional Responsibilities

·       Execute and/or supervise SSS, MBES surveys, CIPL surveys or similar requirements

·       Integration with ROV-based inspection surveys where required

Note: Travel Requirement

Active participation and leadership in key product trials is essential. The role requires frequent travel, including extended assignments within India and abroad. Candidates unwilling to travel should not apply.

Skill Matrix

S. No

Skill Required

Area

Expectation (Basic / Working / Independent / Signatory)

1

Sub-Bottom Profiler (SBP) Survey and Interpretation

Technical

Signatory

2

Geophysical Reporting & Sign-off

Technical

Signatory

3

PSU Tender Compliance

Contractual Compliance

Signatory

4

Bathymetric Survey (SBES/MBES) execution and interpretation

Technical

Independent

5

Side Scan Sonar (SSS) execution and interpretation

Technical

Independent

6

Survey Planning & Line Design

Technical

Independent

7

DGPS & Positioning Systems

Technical

Independent

8

Geophysical Data Processing Software (Hypack / SonarWiz / Qinsy)

Technical

Independent

9

River Survey Field Operations (currents, turbidity, logistics)

Operations

Independent

10

Integrated Interpretation (SBP + SSS + Bathy correlation)

Technical

Signatory

11

Client Interaction & Technical Defence

Domain

Signatory

12

Equipment Handling & Survey Mobilization

Technical

Working

Eligibility/ Qualification Requirements

1.      Education: M.Sc. / M. Tech in: Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Marine Geophysics, OR B. Tech (Geology) with strong relevant experience,

2.      Experience: 3 – 8 years,

3.      Minimum 3+ years in river / inland / nearshore survey projects

4.      Experience in:

·       Sub-bottom profiler data interpretation

·       Bathymetric surveys

5.      At least 10-15 completed relevant projects. Basic details of all the projects are mandatory to submit along with the CV as an annexure. No candidature will be considered without this.

6.      Exposure to MBES surveys

7.      Knowledge of:

·       IHO standards

·       Inland/ nearshore water survey challenges (high turbidity, currents)

8.      Experience working with EPC contractors

9.      Mandatory Skills

·       Strong understanding of: Sediment classification & stratigraphy, River morphology

·       Hands-on experience with: SBP systems, DGPS

·       Survey software (Hypack / Qinsy / SonarWiz or equivalent)

·       Report writing and interpretation capability

10. Travel & Field Requirements

·       Extensive fieldwork across India (rivers, remote sites) Deployments ranging from 1-4 weeks continuously Hands-on role (not desk-only)