GANGADHARA RAO JAKKU
Manager (Geophysicist) In Plant And Machinery Department
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Geophysicist & Operations Professional with 16+ years of experience across geophysical surveys, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), geotechnical investigations, oil & gas field operations, plant & machinery management, logistics, and procurement support. Strong background in field execution, data QC, equipment operations, SAP-based inventory and P&M management, and cross-functional team coordination. Proven delivery across oil & gas, infrastructure, telecom, mining, and water resource projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
SUE, P&M & Technical Operations Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd. / HFCL – India
10.2018 - Current
- Led onshore SUE, geotechnical, and GPR surveys for telecom, infrastructure, and water projects
- Managed operations and maintenance for 80+ HDD rigs, including 120 rock-enabled rigs
- Executed SAP-based inventory control, material booking, audits, and asset tracking
- Oversaw preventive maintenance for HDD, micro-trenching, micropiling, and trenching equipment
- Coordinated with site engineers, vendors, and state teams for smooth execution
- Supported warehouse operations, logistics planning, and material movement across sites
- Ensured HSE, QA/QC, and statutory compliance across field operations
P&M / SUE Support Engineer
Reliance Industries Ltd. / HFCL – India
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Led onshore SUE, geotechnical, and GPR surveys for telecom, infrastructure, and water projects
- Managed operations and maintenance for 80+ HDD rigs, including 120 rock-enabled rigs
- Executed SAP-based inventory control, material booking, audits, and asset tracking
- Oversaw preventive maintenance for HDD, micro-trenching, micropiling, and trenching equipment
- Coordinated with site engineers, vendors, and state teams for smooth execution
- Supported warehouse operations, logistics planning, and material movement across sites
- Ensured HSE, QA/QC, and statutory compliance across field operations
Seismologist / Senior Observer
Geofizyka Torun / Azimuth Group – Rajasthan, India
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Executed 3D seismic acquisition and field QC for Oil India Ltd. (Jaisalmer Basin)
- Supervised shot-point validation, statics correction, and acquisition quality
- Coordinated with processing teams for migration-ready seismic datasets
- Conducted HSE training for 100+ seismic field personnel
QC Geophysicist
Asian Oilfield Services Ltd. – India
04.2009 - 10.2012
- Managed 2D seismic field operations in complex terrains
- Optimized geophone layouts and wireless acquisition systems
- Ensured QC compliance, minimizing re-shoots and downtime
Geophysicist
Integrity Geoscience Pvt. Ltd. – Gurgaon, India
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Conducted gravity, magnetic, resistivity, and IP surveys for mining projects
- Generated subsurface anomaly maps using industry-standard software
- Supported exploration planning and technical reporting
Education
M.Sc. - Geophysics (Marine)
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, India01.2007
B.Sc. - Science
Sri Sai Ram Degree College
Parvathipuram, India01.2005
Skills
Field Operations & Site Supervision
Geophysical Surveys (Seismic, GPR, ERT, IP, MASW, Gravity, Magnetic)
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) & Utility Mapping
Geotechnical Investigations (CPT, SPT, Plate Load, HDD Feasibility)
Plant & Machinery (P&M) Operations & Preventive Maintenance
SAP MM / PM, Inventory & Asset Management
Logistics, Warehouse & Material Coordination
Vendor Coordination & Procurement Support
QA/QC, HSE Compliance & Risk Assessment
Data Reporting, Documentation & Client Coordination
ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, ProMAX, SeisWare, OpendTect, ReflexW, Oasis Montaj, MODFLOW, Plaxis, Global Mapper, MS Excel, MS Project, SAP MM/PM
Certification
PG Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment – NIFS (2011)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Notice Period: 1 Month
- Preferred Locations: India, Middle East, SE Asia, Africa
- Open to Field, Operations, Technical, Logistics, Contract & Full-Time Roles
- Date of Birth: 15 June 1983
Timeline
SUE, P&M & Technical Operations Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd. / HFCL – India
10.2018 - Current
P&M / SUE Support Engineer
Reliance Industries Ltd. / HFCL – India
12.2013 - 03.2016
Seismologist / Senior Observer
Geofizyka Torun / Azimuth Group – Rajasthan, India
11.2012 - 11.2013
QC Geophysicist
Asian Oilfield Services Ltd. – India
04.2009 - 10.2012
Geophysicist
Integrity Geoscience Pvt. Ltd. – Gurgaon, India
08.2007 - 02.2008
B.Sc. - Science
Sri Sai Ram Degree College
M.Sc. - Geophysics (Marine)
Andhra University