On a personal note, the role also offered the right balance. “I could start working closer to home (Manchester) whilst still having the opportunity to work onsite or away from the office. Having that day-to-day variety is important to me.”
Sam’s career in geophysics started with a twist of fate. “After not getting my initial university choice to go to Leeds, I took my second choice to go to Bangor, which was a decision purely due to my mum going there. It was at Bangor my eyes were opened to Oceanography and Offshore Geophysics. Since then I've always just trusted my instincts and just given each decision a fully positive mental commitment.”
Before joining SEP, Sam worked as a wireline logging engineer. “It’s something that’s taken me all over the world,” he says, and he’s looking forward to what’s next with SEP.
What keeps him energised? “The anticipation of that next project or enquiry that comes in. The Offshore Industry is broad and constantly evolving—the projects are only getting bigger and more complex as offshore renewable energy becomes more in demand.”
Outside of work, Sam enjoys anything outdoors. “Whether that's climbing, wild swimming or in the camper van, I'm happiest when I'm outside. So it's an even better bonus that part of my job involves being out on a boat in nice weather (most of the time!) all over the UK & Ireland.”