Field Geologist

3 weeks ago

Kuwait City, Al Asimah HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L Full time
HR with 12+ years of experience | Employee Relations | Expert in Interpreting and Administering Contracts | Link between Management and Employees

This job description appears to be a mix of HR expertise and geotechnical field responsibilities, which may confuse potential applicants. To improve clarity and focus, it should be clearly divided into sections such as 'HR Qualifications' and 'Field Responsibilities'.

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Geotechnical Field Engineer / Supervisor
  1. Supervise the drilling crew and labors in the field for geotechnical investigations and field testing.
  2. Perform inspections on drilling and sampling operations in the field.
  3. Inspect proposed construction sites and ensure proper setup of test equipment and drilling machinery.
  4. Arrange and coordinate all logistical activities such as site accessibility, water supply, and sequencing of drilling and site activities in collaboration with the senior management.
  5. Read and interpret project specifications and verify the Scope of Work (SoW).
  6. Create visual descriptions of encountered soil and rock materials during drilling and prepare Field Logs.
  7. Log trial pit samples and supervise field tests such as SPT testing, rock coring, permeability, and vane shear tests.
  8. Take photographs of rock cores and soil samples, ensuring proper storage and disposal of geotechnical samples.
  9. Perform Pile Integrity Testing (CSL, PIT, static pile load tests).
  10. Check and sign daily drilling reports and document notes as required.
  11. Follow safety regulations and protection measures during drilling, especially in Oil & Gas geotechnical projects.
  12. Maintain a tidy work environment at the site testing area.
  13. Ensure calibration and proper functioning of testing equipment.
  14. Prepare borehole logs, cross-sections, and general layout reports using gINT software.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or a relevant science from an accredited university.
  • Experience in geotechnical projects, preferably in the Oil & Gas sector.
  • Proficiency in gINT software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and database management.
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