Geologist

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Arunachal Pradesh; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong seeks a Geologist for a full-time, site-based role in Arunachal Pradesh. The candidate will lead field mapping, collect surface and subsurface data, and coordinate with civil teams to assess rock mass and geological hazards for hydroelectric infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years of post-qualification experience in mountainous terrains, with strong logging, data correlation, and reporting skills for audits and client reviews.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Geology is mandatory.
• Experience in field mapping, structural geology, lithostratigraphy.
• Knowledge of geological logging and rock mass assessment.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field Mapping & Face Logging: conduct surface/underground mapping and maintain logs.
• Structural & Rock Mass Analysis: measure joints, faults, dip/strike and assess rock mass quality.
• Core Drilling & Logging: oversee core drilling, perform logging, collect samples.
• Geological Hazard Identification: identify hazards like weak zones, faults, seepage, unstable slopes.
• Data Correlation & Mapping: correlate surface data with subsurface logs to update models.
• Documentation & Reporting: maintain daily logs and technical reports for audits.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with civil engineering and site teams as ground-conditions authority.

Skills

Field mapping

Structural geology

Lithostratigraphy

Rock mass assessment

Geotechnical data logging

Education

M.Sc. in Geology

Job description

Geologist Position

Project: HEO 240 MW Hydro Electric Project Location: Project Site, Arunachal Pradesh Employment Type: Full-time, Site-based Experience Required: 7 to 10 years (Targeting ~7 years)

Qualifications

M.Sc. in Geology (Mandatory requirement).

Strong theoretical and practical foundation in structural geology, lithostratigraphy, and field mapping techniques.

Experience Overview Minimum 7 years of post-qualification field experience in geological mapping, surface and subsurface data collection, and geotechnical/rock mass assessments, preferably within large-scale infrastructure, mining, or hydropower projects in complex mountainous regions (such as the Himalayas).

Key Responsibilities

• Field Mapping & Face Logging: Conduct rigorous surface and underground geological mapping (rock outcrops, quarry sites, tunnel faces, and dam foundations) and maintain accurate lithological and structural logs.
• Structural & Rock Mass Analysis: Measure and analyze structural data (joints, faults, shear zones, dip/strike) and evaluate rock mass quality using standard empirical rating systems to understand ground behavior.
• Core Drilling & Logging: Oversee exploratory core drilling programs, perform detailed physical core logging, and systematically collect representative rock and soil samples for laboratory testing.
• Geological Hazard Identification: Spot and evaluate potential geological risks early—such as weak zones, active fault lines, unpredicted seepage, or unstable slopes—and provide critical inputs to the project management team.
• Data Correlation & Mapping: Correlate surface mapping data with subsurface drilling logs to update geological cross-sections and structural models.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive daily geological records, photographic logs, and technical reports for audits and client reviews.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with civil engineering and site execution teams, serving as the primary authority on ground conditions to help bridge science with construction realities.

About the Company

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.