What it does: CGG is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring.
Mission: To combine human ingenuity, data and new technology to solve digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future.
Size and presence: We have 5000+ employees all over the globe.
Best known for: Driven by science. Sparked by collaboration. Propelled by ambition. Our passion for innovation helps foster change for tomorrow.
The good bits: The working environment was quite good.
The not so good bits: Low work-life balance in the company.
In 1926, Conrad Schlumberger, and his brother Marcel Schlumberger, formed Société de Prospection Electrique (SPE) which specialized in oil and coal exploration as well as civil engineering.
In March 1931, SPE and Société Géophysique de Recherches Minières (SGRM), both specialists in seismology and magnetometry, merged into La Compagnie Générale de Géophysique (CGG). SGRM provided 5,000,000 francs of capital and CGG capital of 120,000 francs. In his premises at 30 rue Fabert, in Paris, Conrad Schlumberger decided to transfer the subsurface business to CGG while SPE retained the logging. At the same time, Raymond Maillet from SGRM was appointed President of CGG.
The first two years of business for CGG were shaky. Near-surface surveys (hydrology, mining and civil engineering) and oil exploration were not enough to break even in a period when oil was worth 10 cents a barrel. In 1966, CGG opened its first seismic data processing centre in Massy, France.
Curious and passionate about constantly advancing science and technology to discover new insights, innovations and solutions for all our stakeholders
Always inclusive and believing good ideas can come from anyone, anywhere
Caring deeply about the Earth and doing the right thing, always acting safely and with integrity
Continuously delivering outstanding service for our clients
Not your average 401k plan ... when you contribute up to 5%, not only will we match that, but we will also add 2%!
How does a lunchtime yoga class sound? We offer group exercise classes, a full onsite (and free) fitness centre and more!
CGG provides short-term disability and long-term disability coverage at no cost to you. All you need to worry about is getting better.
Family comes first. Our program allows mothers and fathers to take time off from work for childbirth, and adoption and to bond with their new child.
Don’t worry, we haven't forgotten about pets! Our animals need insurance too, and we offer options to meet every budget.
Career development can't happen without self-care. We provide resources to support your wellness. Participate in wellness activities to earn $65 quarterly!
At CGG, we respect and promote human rights, maintain mutually beneficial relationships with local communities, and develop local content where practicable. This commitment extends to our suppliers through their engagement with our Supplier's Code of Conduct.
CGG takes an active role in each of the local communities where we operate. Every year, more than one hundred actions are taken to improve community services, environmental protection, education, and the health and safety of these local communities.
Since 2012, CGG has partnered with a microfinancing organization to assist entrepreneurs who would not normally have access to financial services. These small-scale loan programs enable our employees to choose projects that are the most meaningful to them individually. More than one thousand projects worldwide have been supported by this initiative.