Resident Geologist (Tunnel)
Confidential
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Job summary
Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm) seeks an experienced Resident Geologist to supervise geological aspects of underground excavations and tunnel construction for a hydropower project in Pahang, Malaysia. The role focuses on assessing ground conditions, excavation performance, tunnel support requirements, and geological risks throughout construction.
The candidate will monitor geological conditions, conduct tunnel-face mapping, evaluate rock mass classifications, review
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Geology or related discipline is required.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in tunnel construction, underground works, mining projects, or hydropower developments.
Responsibilities
- Monitor geological conditions during tunnel excavation.
- Conduct geological mapping of tunnel faces and underground structures.
- Assess rock mass classifications and excavation conditions.
- Evaluate tunnel support requirements and geological hazards.
- Review excavation records and contractor reports.
- Support design verification and construction decision-making.
- Coordinate with tunnel engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Prepare geological reports and technical recommendations.
Skills
Education
Job description
Our client is a leading international engineering and consulting group with a strong presence across Europe and Asia. The company delivers multidisciplinary services spanning design, project management, and construction supervision across infrastructure, buildings, and mission-critical facilities.
Location: Pahang, Malaysia
Project: Hydropower (700MW)
Company: Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm)
We are seeking an experienced Resident Geologist to supervise geological aspects of underground excavations and tunnel construction activities for a hydropower project.
This role is critical in assessing ground conditions, excavation performance, tunnel support requirements, and geological risks throughout the construction phase.
- Monitor geological conditions during tunnel excavation.
- Conduct geological mapping of tunnel faces and underground structures.
- Assess rock mass classifications and excavation conditions.
- Evaluate tunnel support requirements and geological hazards.
- Review excavation records and contractor reports.
- Support design verification and construction decision-making.
- Coordinate with tunnel engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Prepare geological reports and technical recommendations.
- Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Geological Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
- Proven experience in tunnel construction, underground works, mining projects, or hydropower developments.
- Strong background in rock mechanics and underground excavation.
- Experience with geological logging and tunnel mapping.
- Headrace Tunnel
- Tailrace Tunnel
- Drill & Blast Excavation
- NATM
- Underground Caverns
- Rock Support Systems
- Rock Bolting
- Shotcrete
- Geological Risk Assessment
- Hydropower Projects
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