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About the Role

Fleet Space runs geophysical field programs across the Americas that feed directly into ExoSphere, our satellite enabled mineral exploration platform. As our Geophysical Operations Lead, you will be the person on the ground who makes sure that operations are set up & run smoothly. The Geophysical Operations Lead is the primary technical authority and crew supervisor to lead Seismic, MT, ANT, and Gravity crews, standing up new projects from the ground up and act as the technical authority who keeps our field programs producing data our clients can trust.

Responsibilities

Lead the mobilization and start-up of new field MT, ANT, and Gravity projects across the Americas, from initial planning through first productive station.
Recruit, build, and onboard field crews for new project starts, working with the Americas Operations Manager on staffing plans and timelines.
Stage equipment, confirm instrument readiness, and set up field QC and safety standards before crews begin acquisition.
Coordinate early-stage project logistics locally (crew scheduling, equipment readiness, initial site set-up) in partnership with the Logistics function.
Act as the ramp-up lead so new projects reach full technical and operational discipline quickly, reducing reliance on other regional leads for field start-up.
Maintain accurate equipment inventory, calibration status, and readiness records for sensors, coils, magnetometers, gravimeters, and related field kit.
Help coordinate equipment staging, packing, and dispatch for outbound projects, and inspection, testing, and return-to-stock for equipment coming back from the field.
Identify and escalate equipment faults, damage, or shortages; coordinate repairs, refurbishment, or replacement to keep the fleet field-ready.
Act as the in-field technical authority for MT, ANT, and Gravity acquisition.
Ensure all MT sensors, electrodes, coils, magnetometers, and grounding setups follow strict method standards.
Validate that Gravity stations meet accuracy, drift, and loop requirements before moving to the next point.
Perform field-level QC reviews, including time-series checks, noise inspection, electrode/coil performance, magnetic/electric channel balance, gravity drift analysis, and station metadata accuracy.
Identify technical issues early (noise sources, grounding problems, instrument faults) and resolve them in-field.
Reject and re-acquire stations that do not meet quality thresholds.
Lead MT, ANT, and Gravity crews to deliver accurate, method-consistent data across all stations.
Supervise Crew Chiefs and technicians; provide method training, technical guidance, and QC mentoring.
Ensure technical discipline is maintained even in remote, challenging conditions.
Support the sales team with technical input on MT, ANT, and Gravity proposals and client inquiries, including feasibility, crewing, and equipment estimates.
Join client-facing calls when technical credibility is needed to answer acquisition-methodology questions.
Provide field-based insight to help shape accurate, competitive project bids.
Produce high-detail daily reports including station counts and performance, instrument issues, QC results, re-acquisition needs, environmental or noise constraints, and next-day technical plan.
Communicate technical risks clearly to the Operations Manager.
Communicates daily movement, terrain, and access requirements early.
Flags technical locations that may require alternative access routes.
Ensures crews deploy only where permits and access are confirmed.
Conducts micro-scouting or point adjustments to ensure MT coils, electrodes, or Gravity points are technically viable.
Identifies environmental factors (EM noise, cultural noise, magnetic interference) and adapts station placement accordingly.
Leads daily safety briefings with a technical focus (electrical safety, magnetometer hazards, trip/fall risks).
Ensures all fieldwork aligns with Fleet’s and its clients’ HSE standards.
Conducts regular HSE audits and spot-checks of third-party contractors and subcontractors working on or around project sites, verifying compliance with Fleet and client HSE requirements.
Conducts HSE checks and coaching of the internal field team, including PPE use, vehicle safety, fatigue management, and adherence to safe work procedures.
Escalates HSE non-conformances – internal or third-party – promptly and ensures corrective actions are tracked to closure.
Maintains HSE inspection records and incorporates findings into daily reporting.
Recommends method improvements, workflow optimizations, and equipment enhancements.
Mentors crews to raise technical capability and consistency.
Contributes to updates of MT/Gravity SOPs, QC guidelines, and troubleshooting frameworks.

Requirements

3+ years of geophysical field experience in active or passive seismic MT, Gravity, EM or related Geophysical acquisition methods.
Experience standing up new field projects or crews from scratch (staffing, equipment mobilization, ramp-up) strongly preferred.
Comfortable managing equipment inventory and warehouse operations, or willing to learn.
Experience managing / supervising field teams.
Strong technical understanding of MT acquisition is valued, including electrode deployment, grounding methods, telluric noise management, magnetometer orientation, sensor diagnostics, and time-series QC.
Strong Gravity acquisition knowledge is valued, including drift correction, loop ties, station QC, and terrain adjustments.
Ability to diagnose and resolve field noise, instrument faults, and technical anomalies.
Experience leading field crews in technical methods.
Comfortable supporting sales/client conversations with technical input, without prior formal sales experience required.
Strong technical reporting and communication skills.
Ability to work in remote, challenging environments with minimal support.
Strong technical leadership presence in the field.
Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients.
High attention to detail and rigorous quality focus.
Calm, pragmatic problem-solving in difficult field conditions.
Strong mentoring, training, and team-building capability.
Culturally aware and respectful in local settings.
Degree or diploma in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Extensive experience in geophysical field acquisition (MT, Gravity, EM, or active/passive seismic) required; MT and Gravity method training will be provided where needed.
Valid driver’s license and ability to work extended periods in remote locations.
Fluent in English with additional Spanish and French language skills highly desirable.

Skills

Seismic
MT
ANT
Gravity
Geophysical field operations
Crew supervision
Project start-up
Equipment management
Technical authority
Data quality control
Field leadership
Problem-solving
Sales support
Client communication
Technical reporting
HSE compliance
Continuous improvement
Electrode deployment
Grounding methods
Telluric noise management
Magnetometer orientation
Sensor diagnostics
Time-series QC
Drift correction
Loop ties
Station QC
Terrain adjustments
Spanish
French

Location

Toronto

Work Type

Field
Warehouse

Experience Level

3+ years of geophysical field experience
Experience managing / supervising field teams

Education Level

Degree or diploma in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or related field preferred

Benefits

Extremely flexible work culture
Learning budgets
Access to confidential Psychologist appointments via Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity to be part of an amazing STEM program

About the Company

Fleet Space Technologies' vision is to build technologies to help humanity explore and connect the Earth, Moon, and Mars.
Developed and launched one of Australia's largest constellation of satellites.
Created satellite enabled mineral exploration technology (ExoSphere).
Sent Australia's first seismic technology (SPIDER) to the Moon in 2026.
ExoSphere is an end to end mineral exploration solution powered by space and AI, aiming to accelerate critical mineral discovery needed for clean energy technologies.
Applies technology to innovative solutions for defense and space exploration.
Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, with a growing team across the USA, Canada, and beyond.
Raised over $200M AUD in venture funding.
Backed by premier investors including Blackbird, TVG, Grok, and In-Q-Tel.
Completed a $150M Series D in December 2024, at a valuation of over $800M.
Recognised by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) as the number 1 fastest growing technology company in Australia in 2023.
Company culture is ambitious, innovative, and collaborative, putting customers first.
Company values guide towards ambitious, collaborative success, AD ASTRA (“To the Stars!”).
Values include: Add Value, Drive Excellence, Agile Action, Seek Truth, Take Responsibility, Radical Ideas, Always Deliver.

Equal Opportunity

Fleet is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fleet is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, colour, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.