HOST COMPANY DETAILS

TRAINEESHIP DETAILS

Position Code

TS0307001

Number of Positions

1

Company Industry

Geophysics

Length of Training

18 months

Location

Fords, NJ (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Ideal Start Date

flexible

Size of Company

19

Salary

$3000/month

Year Founded

1984

Housing

None

Company Activities

Company is a full-service geophysical firm that conducts geophysical surveys for engineering, environmental and archeological projects. We have two office sites, in Salem, NH, and Fords, NJ, which are involved in the same company activities.

TRAINEESHIP DESCRIPTION

Field of Training

Geophysics

Trainee’s Title

Geophysical Trainee

Supervisor’s Background

Vice President is a retired professor at MIT, has a PhD from Harvard in Geophysics and has been with the company for 16 years.

President holds an MS in Geology from Boston College and founded company 23 years ago.

Main Tasks / Responsibilities

- Learn applied geophysics from design to implementation of field programs.

- Gain proficiency in equipment and methods in surface and borehole geophysics.

- Participate in surveying, site visits, process data and reporting.

Key Objectives of Training

Trainee will gain an understanding of the technical and practical applications of geophysics and geology to engineering and environmental investigations/projects.

Methods of Training

On-the-job training, Training seminars/classes, Some observation only, Weekly department meetings

HOST COMPANY PREFERENCE AND REQUIREMENTS OF TRAINEE CANDIDATE

Academic Background/ Professional / Practical Experience

Degree in Geophysics or Geology

Skills / Knowledge/ Language Proficiencies

Must have excellent command of written and spoken English.

Other Relevant Details/ Additional Materials for Submission

Please submit university transcript and letter of reference from a professor.

Trainee must have access to a car, since there is no public transportation at either site.