Competent Engineering professional offering Geotechnical Design & Recommendations / Ground Improvement / Soil Testing / Quality Assurance with a growth oriented organization. History of success in performing load and cost calculations and establishing clear parameters. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of Engineering Geology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Geo-Engineer
Terrasearch Gulf Soil Testing LLC
05.2024 - Current
Preparation of BH logs and correlation with the site conditions
Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
Bearing capacity recommendations - Shallow and Deep foundation.
Analyses the test results from different departments to interpret the data with respect to the site conditions.
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Advanced Laboratory Center LLC
01.2024 - 05.2024
Performed geotechnical analysis encompassing bearing capacity tabulations including moudlus of subgrade reaction (Isolated/Raft Foundations) and Deep foundation tabulations (Pile foundation).
Calculation of pile parameters - Compressive strength, Tensile strength, Vertical Stiffness, Horizontal stiffness, Pile settlement, Horizontal Subgrade modulus corresponding to the Toe level.
Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements with respect to the Dubai Building Code, DDA Circular.
Computed material parameters pertaining to the site for shoring/slope.
Liquefaction analysis to confirm the stability of ground.
Recommendation for various ground improvement techniques if required.
Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
Acted as contact for client's communication with field personnel.
Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations.
Geotechnical Engineer
Advanced Laboratory Center L.L.C
01.2019 - 10.2023
Technical feasibility validation for all the inquiries
Scheduling field work and laboratory tests
Field visits and sampling - soil and ground
Carrying field tests pertaining to the nature of the project
Ascertaining the procedures of test based on specific standards : BS 5930:2015, BS1377: 1990, ASTM,..
Receives the samples from site, identify, label and store properly as per the defined procedure
Preparation of the borehole logs based on the visual description of the samples
Conducting various laboratory tests including UCS, Sieve Analysis, Point Load Test, Direct Shear..
Preparation of interpretative / factual geotechnical reports for construction or improvements for foundations
Inspect the performance and quality control of the method of arrangement for the received samples from the drillers and coordinate with the site engineers and operation supervisor to achieve the best quality and performance.
Petroleum Data Analyst
Petrolink Data Services PVT. LTD.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Monitoring real time drilling and logging data (WITS and WITSML) of wells for clients all over the world
Spotting and reporting issues in real time displays
Maintaining quality data flow in the WITSML viewer
Training in Real time Admin, creating templates and connecting real time plots
Rectifying issues reported by the Analyst.
Asst. Prof. ADHOC
Christ College Autonomous
01.2017 - 01.2018
Augmenting subject knowledge and enhancing the practical approach as an Asst. Prof. ADHOC
Field based curriculum reinforcing subject knowledge
Conducting visual media based sessions to improve understanding.
Education
MSc. Geology -
University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala
01.2016
BSc. Geology and Water Management - undefined
M.G University
Kottayam, Kerala
01.2014
Skills
Preparing Geotechnical Reports
Client Specific Discussions
Technical reporting
Field Mapping And Field Equipment Familiarity Like Toposheets, GPS (ETrex 60 And ETrex VISTA), Gramin ETrex And MapSource, Brunton Compass, Clinometer
Land Surveying By Tripod Method
Construction And Identification Of Geological Cross Section
Quality Analysis Of Ground Water
Remote Sensing And GIS - ArcGIS 104 And ERDAS - Digitisation, Buffering, Spatial Analysis, Data Interpretation, Image Downloading, Image Rectification And Enhancement
Major And Minor Element Analysis By XRF Interpretation Of The Data Obtained From XRF Using NORM Calculation And Plotting Different Binary And Ternary Plot In PetroGraph
Real Time Monitoring Of Wellsite Data
Compiling The Real Time Well Site Data Available In Either WITS Or WITSML From Different Contractors And Finally Providing A Single Window Which Helps In Decision Making
Real Time Administration Works So As To Ensure The Data Continuity
Generation Of Reports Daily And Section Wise Based On The Requirement To Get A Detailed Investigation Of The NPT [Non-Productive Time] And ILT [Invisible Lost Time]
Accomplishments
University First rank holder during MSc. Geology (July 2016).
Certified as a participant of the 11th NNRMS training programme entitled: Application of Geoinformatics for Disaster Management, sponsored by ISRO and conducted by GSITI, Hyderabad (22 March 2018).
Certified as the Third prize winner in the oral presentation competition in the one day seminar on International Day For Preserving Ozone Layer held at Dept of Botany, University College, Thiruvananthapuram (16 September 2015)
Certified for being an NSS volunteer during graduation (March 2014). Position certificate for YOGA competition in university level (January 2014). Certificates for Dance competition in college level (2011-2014).
Selected for Science Academies' Summer Research Fellowship Programme for Students and Teachers 2018 selected and sponsored collectively by Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy, The National Academy of Sciences, India (21 February 2018).
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/05/1993
Nationality: Indian
References
Dr. Linto Alappatt, alappatlinto@gmail.com, 0091 8547201311
Mr. Petes George, petesgeorge@gmail.com, 00968 95800845
Timeline
Geo-Engineer
Terrasearch Gulf Soil Testing LLC
05.2024 - Current
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Advanced Laboratory Center LLC
01.2024 - 05.2024
Geotechnical Engineer
Advanced Laboratory Center L.L.C
01.2019 - 10.2023
Petroleum Data Analyst
Petrolink Data Services PVT. LTD.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Asst. Prof. ADHOC
Christ College Autonomous
01.2017 - 01.2018
MSc. Geology -
University of Kerala
BSc. Geology and Water Management - undefined
M.G University
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