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Current vacancies
Job Type: Permanent
Location: UK
Job Purpose:
Reporting the Head of Digital Solutions, the Senior Data Analyst and Developer leads the development and maintenance of a pool of software tools and workflows aimed at transforming raw acquired data into actionable information used in optimising industrial processes. Tasks also include the application of signal processing techniques and leading research for improved data analysis workflow developments, internal and customer data analysis, presentations of results internally and externally, standardising and communicating the expectations of the Data Services team within the company and managing the onboarding process for new Data Services members.
Key Accountabilities:
Customer and lab-based data analysis and reporting:
- Data analysis following known workflows
- Tailored data analysis solutions for complex cases
- Data presentation in meetings and reporting to project teams and management
Algorithm development and implementation into Rapid application tools for other data analysts to use:
Improve and maintain available data processing software algorithms and tools in Matlab and/or Python
Develop and test new algorithms in line with new solutions or product developments
- Implement algorithms into software tools transferable to other data analysts
- Ensure software development adheres to robust software engineering practices
- Develop/improve data analysis processes, including evaluating alternative software solutions
- Train field/data analysts across the company
- Advising, recommending and problem solving
- Liaising with the Edge team on software integration
Communicating Data Services’ expectations and standards with all business units:
- To act as Data Services’ liaison with all business units
- Communicating the Team’s capabilities and workflows, and setting the expectations of jobs
- Setting out new or customised workflows for specialised job types
Standardising practices in the Data Services team and managing Data Services training processes:
- Setting standard practices and infrastructure for use by the team
- Ensuring all team members are familiar with workflows and best practices
- Standardising the onboarding process for new Data Services members
- Acting as a point of contact for team members undergoing training
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- PhD in Physics, Engineering or an Electronic-engineering related domain
- Acoustics background
3 to 4 years of experience in distributed sensing solutions and/or software development - Data analysis and interpretation of complex datasets
- Matlab, Python, C++, Rapid Application development skills (GUI writing)
- Signal processing, image processing, including array processing
- Analytical and Problem solving
Strong attention to detail - Ability to work with diverse, multi-discipline work groups
Applications/Enquiries:
Candidates are advised to email an up-to-date CV stating the job role they are interested in to: ukjobs@silixa.com
Silixa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Permanent
Location: UK
Job Purpose:
Reporting to Senior Geophysicist as a Line Manager, you will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):
Key Accountabilities:
Distributed fibre-optic sensing (DFOS) data processing and analysis.
Geophysics equipment and software management.
Plan and perform DFOS measurements and deployments.
Contribute to the ongoing development of Silixa products offered for alternative energy solutions (e.g., carbon, capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and geothermal energy) and science.
Assist project delivery, documentation, and data management.
Adhere to company and client HSE requirements and local legislation at all times and actively promote safe work practices.
Collaborate with teams across the business and support sales/revenue goals
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate will possess:
MSc in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, or substantial experience in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics role.
Good working knowledge of and experience in geoscience or geotechnical fieldwork.
Experience in data processing.
Programming skills in, e.g., Python, Matlab, C++.
Team player with independent problem-solving ability.
Good organisational, communication and time-management skills.
Understanding of signal processing techniques (applied to acoustics, image processing, or seismic datasets).
Fluent in English.
Have strong written and spoken communication skills.
Willing to travel to client sites and conduct fieldwork.
Collaborate with internal teams and external clients across functions such as commercial, production, support, and R&D.
Useful to have:
- Experience in Distributed Acoustic Sensing data acquisition and processing.
- Skills in large data management.
Wellbeing & Certification:
Some field assignments may require industry-specific health or offshore certifications. Silixa will cover the cost of any necessary medical assessments for certification suitability.
Applications/Enquiries:
Candidates are advised to email an up-to-date CV stating the job role they are interested in to: ukjobs@silixa.com
Silixa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
