Senior Geologist

Arab Center for Engineering Studies; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) is seeking a geotechnical professional in Saudi Arabia for comprehensive site investigations, data collection, lab coordination, and detailed reporting to support engineering projects. The candidate will coordinate with authorities for permits, prepare Method Statements, QA/HSE plans, and deliver weekly progress updates.

Field supervision and safety compliance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct efficient site investigation and detailed technical analysis of earth material and risk assessment of geological hazards.
• Ensure geological factors affecting engineering works are identified and provided for.
• Review plans that conform to specific ordinances dealing with the earth and soil stability.
• Obtain Permit to work from authorities for all drilling and field works.
• Undergo Exams/ Interviews to get the approval of Authorities including 3rd party HSE training i.e., WMS, H2S, TBOSIET, etc.
• Obtain NOCs from Authorities for field drilling works.
• Review and provide detailed information to management about the project requirements during the Technical/Financial Proposals. Assist in company registrations with clients and authorities.
• Preparation of Method Statements, Task Risk Assessments, and Logistics.
• Conduct Mobilization Plan and HSE / QA Plans.
• Prepare Progress Reports and present them in Weekly Project Meetings.
• Provide training to Drillers & prepare documentation records for External Quality & HSE Audits by Authorities & Clients.
• Perform procurement of the new Equipment / Devices for the department.
• Setup & troubleshoot the CPT Equipment, Thermal & Electrical, and Resistivity Equipment.
• Programming / Installation / Downloading of the data from Leve loggers, Vibrating Wire Piezometers.
• Work on the allocation of Boreholes and preparation of Borehole Layouts & Google Earth Layouts for Municipality Permits / Authority NOCs.
• Prepare Underground Utility Scanning Reports for Permits.
• Receive and verify the Daily drilling Samples and Reports
• Arrangement of Marine Vessels for Oil Field Islands and Offshore Drilling project.
• Provide and prepare information in response to clients’ complaints.
• Prepare Project Planning Package including the S-Curve, Weekly Report Form, Progress Tracker, etc.
• Prepare records and questionnaires for Fair Labor Standard. Audit requirements for special projects.
• Document the Access / Security Passes for projects.
• Supervise and carry out field tests such as permeability, vane shear, and pressure meter.
• Ensure all samples are in a proper sequence and well-identified.
• Make a visual description of encountered soil and rock materials during drilling and prepare Logs.
• Take photographs of rock core samples and download the photos in the project folders.
• Conduct off-site inspection visits and prepare site inspection reports.
• Collect data by utilizing various types of field instrumentation such as inclinometers, piezometers, and settlement monitoring devices
• Conduct laboratory testing schedule for the geotechnical investigation samples in coordination with the geotechnical engineer.
• Assist geotechnical engineer in the preparation of factual and routine geotechnical reports.
• Check the initial draft borehole and trial bit logs after typed by Data Entry and submitted to the reporting engineer for his final modification according to the lab test results.
• Prepare geotechnical reports in conformance with related standard test methods and customer requirements.
• Organize records and files for plans and ongoing projects, including incoming & outgoing correspondences, project specifications, and drawings, lab test forms, and all related ISO forms.
• Design and analyze various permanent and temporary earth retaining systems such as concrete gravity, soldier beam, and lagging and sheet pile walls, along with associated slope stability analysis utilizing several computerized solution techniques.
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of geotechnical samples.
• Ensure customers’ requirements are carried out in accordance to contract specifications, and international or approved in-house policies and procedures.
• Perform effective field investigations of concerned subdivisions in reference to the structural stability of existing excavations.
• Allocate sites to drillers and arrange field geologists for site work.
• Instruct drillers on the drilling methodology and tools.
• Check and sign the daily drilling reports belonging to his projects on daily basis and write his notes, if required.
• Follow up on the implementation of the safety regulations and protection measures in the field.
• Study composition, structure, and history of the site.
• Address all types of drainage, soils, and geological requirements.
• Examine rocks, minerals, and fossil remains to identify and determine the sequence of processes affecting the development of the earth.
• Assess the integrity of soil, rock, groundwater, and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects.
• Carry out special projects, specifically on engineering geology, and prepares corresponding reports.
• Prepare and write technical and financial proposals.
• Following up on the department invoices and helping in the collection
• Ensure all drilling rigs and instruments are fit for use by implementing a calibration and maintenance program.
• Ensure health and safety regulations during drilling and field testing are well implemented.
• Perform site inspection during the proposal stage to describe site condition, geology, and accessibility.
• Keep records and update the required training courses such as H2S, HEWT, PTW, Operators certificates ... etc. for all department staff.
• Marketing the department in coordination with the Marketing Officer and Department Manager.
• Guide any visitor to the core description area and make a good presentation.
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

• Conduct efficient site investigation and detailed technical analysis of earth material and risk assessment of geological hazards.
• Ensure geological factors affecting engineering works are identified and provided for.
• Review plans that conform to specific ordinances dealing with the earth and soil stability.

• Obtain Permit to work from authorities for all drilling and field works.
• Undergo Exams/ Interviews to get the approval of Authorities including 3rd party HSE training i.e., WMS, H2S, TBOSIET, etc.
• Obtain NOCs from Authorities for field drilling works.
• Review and provide detailed information to management about the project requirements during the Technical/Financial Proposals. Assist in company registrations with clients and authorities.
• Preparation of Method Statements, Task Risk Assessments, and Logistics.
• Conduct Mobilization Plan and HSE / QA Plans.
• Prepare Progress Reports and present them in Weekly Project Meetings.
• Provide training to Drillers & prepare documentation records for External Quality & HSE Audits by Authorities & Clients.
• Perform procurement of the new Equipment / Devices for the department.
• Setup & troubleshoot the CPT Equipment, Thermal & Electrical, and Resistivity Equipment.
• Programming / Installation / Downloading of the data from Leve loggers, Vibrating Wire Piezometers.
• Work on the allocation of Boreholes and preparation of Borehole Layouts & Google Earth Layouts for Municipality Permits / Authority NOCs.
• Prepare Underground Utility Scanning Reports for Permits.
• Receive and verify the Daily drilling Samples and Reports
• Arrangement of Marine Vessels for Oil Field Islands and Offshore Drilling project.
• Provide and prepare information in response to clients’ complaints.
• Prepare Project Planning Package including the S-Curve, Weekly Report Form, Progress Tracker, etc.
• Prepare records and questionnaires for Fair Labor Standard. Audit requirements for special projects.
• Document the Access / Security Passes for projects.
• Supervise and carry out field tests such as permeability, vane shear, and pressure meter.
• Ensure all samples are in a proper sequence and well-identified.
• Make a visual description of encountered soil and rock materials during drilling and prepare Logs.
• Take photographs of rock core samples and download the photos in the project folders.
• Conduct off-site inspection visits and prepare site inspection reports.
• Collect data by utilizing various types of field instrumentation such as inclinometers, piezometers, and settlement monitoring devices
• Conduct laboratory testing schedule for the geotechnical investigation samples in coordination with the geotechnical engineer.
• Assist geotechnical engineer in the preparation of factual and routine geotechnical reports.
• Check the initial draft borehole and trial bit logs after typed by Data Entry and submitted to the reporting engineer for his final modification according to the lab test results.
• Prepare geotechnical reports in conformance with related standard test methods and customer requirements.
• Organize records and files for plans and ongoing projects, including incoming & outgoing correspondences, project specifications, and drawings, lab test forms, and all related ISO forms.
• Design and analyze various permanent and temporary earth retaining systems such as concrete gravity, soldier beam, and lagging and sheet pile walls, along with associated slope stability analysis utilizing several computerized solution techniques.
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of geotechnical samples.
• Ensure customers’ requirements are carried out in accordance to contract specifications, and international or approved in-house policies and procedures.
• Perform effective field investigations of concerned subdivisions in reference to the structural stability of existing excavations.
• Allocate sites to drillers and arrange field geologists for site work.
• Instruct drillers on the drilling methodology and tools.
• Check and sign the daily drilling reports belonging to his projects on daily basis and write his notes, if required.
• Follow up on the implementation of the safety regulations and protection measures in the field.
• Study composition, structure, and history of the site.
• Address all types of drainage, soils, and geological requirements.
• Examine rocks, minerals, and fossil remains to identify and determine the sequence of processes affecting the development of the earth.
• Assess the integrity of soil, rock, groundwater, and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects.
• Carry out special projects, specifically on engineering geology, and prepares corresponding reports.
• Prepare and write technical and financial proposals.
• Following up on the department invoices and helping in the collection
• Ensure all drilling rigs and instruments are fit for use by implementing a calibration and maintenance program.
• Ensure health and safety regulations during drilling and field testing are well implemented.
• Perform site inspection during the proposal stage to describe site condition, geology, and accessibility.
• Keep records and update the required training courses such as H2S, HEWT, PTW, Operators certificates ... etc. for all department staff.
• Marketing the department in coordination with the Marketing Officer and Department Manager.
• Guide any visitor to the core description area and make a good presentation.
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.

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