Site Geologist - Grouting and Tunnels

SMEC; Pakistan; Sur place; PKR 2 000 000 - 4 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SMEC in Pakistan is seeking an experienced Site Geologist - Grouting & Tunnels for a hydropower project based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The role involves geological investigations, monitoring ground conditions, and providing technical support for tunnelling and grouting to ensure compliance with project specs.

You will monitor geological conditions during tunnel work, supervise grouting operations, and maintain thorough records while coordinating with design and construction teams to address

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Engineering Geology from a recognized university.
• 7-10 years of overall professional experience, including at least 3 years in tunnelling and grouting works.
• Experience in hydropower, dam, or underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of geological mapping, rock mass classification, and grouting techniques.
• Ability to interpret geological conditions and provide practical recommendations for site activities.
• Strong technical reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and assess geological conditions during tunnel excavation and underground construction activities.
• Supervise and monitor grouting works, including consolidation and curtain grouting.
• Conduct geological mapping, face mapping, and rock mass assessments.
• Identify geological hazards, including faults, fractures, weak zones, and groundwater conditions.
• Provide geological recommendations for excavation methods and ground support requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and site teams to address geological challenges.
• Maintain geological records, reports, and documentation of tunnelling and grouting activities.
• Ensure all works comply with approved specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Connaissances

Geology knowledge

Geological mapping

Rock mass classification

Grouting techniques

Problem-solving

Reporting

Coordination

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Engineering Geology

Description du poste

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Site Geologist - Grouting & Tunnels for a Hydropower Project based in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The successful candidate will be responsible for geological investigations, monitoring ground conditions, and providing technical support for tunnelling and grouting activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and engineering standards.

• Monitor and assess geological conditions during tunnel excavation and underground construction activities.
• Supervise and monitor grouting works, including consolidation and curtain grouting.
• Conduct geological mapping, face mapping, and rock mass assessments.
• Identify geological hazards, including faults, fractures, weak zones, and groundwater conditions.
• Provide geological recommendations for excavation methods and ground support requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and site teams to address geological challenges.
• Maintain geological records, reports, and documentation of tunnelling and grouting activities.
• Ensure all works comply with approved specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

You have a proven record in a similar role, gained in a consultancy setting, and a passion for building trusted relationships that drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Engineering Geology from a recognized university.
• Minimum 7-10 years of overall professional experience, including at least 3 years in tunnelling and grouting works.
• Previous experience in hydropower, dam, or underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of geological mapping, rock mass classification, and grouting techniques.
• Ability to interpret geological conditions and provide practical recommendations for site activities.
• Strong technical reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.