Geologist

Job Description

Field Geologist
- Provide field services in accordance with client’s request and contract specifications.
- Organize field testing and supervision using appropriate techniques in coordination with the geologist/engineer and sr. geologist/sr. engineer.
- To be fully aware of the company’s contractual obligations for the project and to ensure they are met. Monitor and organise site progress, logging, data processing with project appointed engineer/geologist in office and support of technical assistants.
- Actively contribute to implementation of published Quality Assurance, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures in the work place.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor/Masters in Geology or a Similar Degree
- At least 5 years experience in soil investigation, logging, drilling methods, and detailed understanding of in-situ testing and familiarity with laboratory testing. Updated with geotechnical logging, laboratory, and in-situ-testing standards.
- Good English skills with more focus on verbal and listening.

Skills / Experience:

- Work closely with field team to implement the client geotechnical investigation requirements.
- Coordinate and perform geological field mapping using GIS (fluency in ArcGIS software preferred)
- Assist with project execution in the field and office.
- Lead operation team onsite to ensure that the site works performed as per required standard/specification and in a safely manner.
- Taking a responsibility of Site Supervision including all related site operation works and logistics Support
- Coordinate with Project manager to ensure that the site works performed as per required standard/specification and in a safely manner.
- Perform geotechnical logging/classification/sampling as per ASTM/BS/client specific requirement in Soil/Rocks and completion of borehole logs.
- Carry out in-situ test performance/processing as per required standard ASTM/BS.
- Taking core photographs as per required standard.
- Delivering the field data sheet in approved format to project team for further processing.
- Complete assignments in a timely, organized, and accurate manner.
- Maintain changeability and become self-directed to identify ways to support the project team.
- Ensures all activities are carried out with the highest regard to the health and safety of all involved.
- Be able to travel extensively (required), predominantly around the kingdom.
- Good working knowledge with MS office (word, excel etc).
- Support and encourage continuous improvement of the company’s processes, including safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
- Coach drillers and helpers in the field in order to stay aligned with project schedule and client’s needs.
- Liaise with client’s representatives in the field and maintain good relationship with them.
- Transfer his/her knowledge to entry level field geologist.
- Awareness of any specific health and safety measures needed on a project.
- Observe and follow all company safety rules and procedures and ensure safe working of fellow workers at all the time site.
- Client requirements and local legislation.
- Attend site meetings with client if necessary
- Maintain good relationship with peers and other department personnel (Operations, Laboratory, Commercial staff).

Role specific behavioral competencies required:

- Problem-solving/judgment: ability to work unsupervised and observe, think critically and to solve problems using data-analysis, interpretation, and reasoning skills.
- Teamwork: dedication and ability to work successfully with others in a team.
- Information & Communication: ability to receive information from, and convey information to others, in a timely and clear manner, using appropriate language, and communication tools.
- Client focus: ability to generate client satisfaction (internally and externally), potentially resulting in long term client relationships and additional business.
- Planning & organizing: able to set priorities and determine actions, time and resources (tools, software, people, and budget as appropriate.) to achieve pre-defined goals. Monitor and manage timely delivery, leading to reliability and client satisfaction.

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