Senior
Observer: The Senior Observer is
responsible for all aspects of operating and troubleshooting the company owned
and operated recording systems (ARAM24 MKII, SERCEL 408 UL) as well as being
responsible for management, organization and training of all recording crew
activities. A strong knowledge in recording electronics is required for the
repair and maintenance of recording equipment. The Senior Observer reports
directly to the Party Manager.
Observer: The Observer must
be qualified and have knowledge of the ARAM24 MKII and SERCEL 408 UL
recording systems and is responsible for managing the daily recording
operations including a recording crew of up to forty crewmembers. The
Observer is also responsible for equipment inventory and reports directly to
the Senior Observer.
Coordinator: The Line Coordinator
is responsible for the maintenance; deployment, retrieval and tracking of
all recording equipment associated with the on-line operation and for the
daily assignment of line crews. The Coordinator may be responsible for
orientation, training and supervision of the recording crew and for
operation of the Kodiak system. The Line Coordinator reports directly to
the Observer and the Senior Observer.
Trouble Shooter: The
Troubleshooter is responsible for the deployment, retrieval and
troubleshooting of all recording equipment associated with the on-line
operation as well as being responsible for maintaining, replacing and
repairing such equipment. The Troubleshooter reports direction to the
Observer,
Shooter: The Shooter is
responsible for the organization, operation and monitoring of all seismic
blasting equipment and explosives as well as being responsible for training
and monitoring shooter’s helpers. The Shooter must possess a valid blasting
certificate, driver’s license and quad certification and may also be
required to assist the line crew, as requested by senior personnel. The
Shooter reports directly to the Observer.
Line Driver:The Line Truck Driver
is responsible, based on instructions from the Line Coordinator, for the
layout, pickup and transportation of all on-line recording equipment. The
LTD must possess a valid driver’s license and is responsible for a six
member crew. The Line Truck Driver reports directly to the Line
Coordinator.
Recording Helper: The Recording
Crew Helper (“jughound”, “juggie” “hound”) is responsible for the placement
and connection of all cables, geophones and other ground equipment.
Advancement to a more senior position on the recording crew requires skills
and experience that can only be gained on the recording crew. The Recording
Crew Helper reports directly to the Line Truck Driver.
