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OM VIR SINGH

OM VIR SINGH

Bulandshahr

Summary

GEOLOGICAL and GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING PROFICIENT Tunneling / Underground Tunneling Heavy Construction, geotechnical foundations, Investigation.

Engaged Geologist with 12+ years of experience in NATM Tunnel. Motivated, evidence-based thinker to prioritize projects while developing high-quality ppt models for reporting and to aid decision-making. Open to relocation for outstanding career opportunity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Geologist

RVR PROJECTS PVT LTD
04.2025 - Current
  • Maintained detailed records of geological findings and analyses, ensuring easy access to crucial information for future reference.
  • Developed training programs for newly hired staff, cultivating an atmosphere of continuous learning amongst employees.
  • Led a team of junior geologists, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure high-quality work output.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively for multi-million-dollar projects, delivering results on time and within budget constraints.
  • Supervised 6 geology interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project.
  • Conducted Tunnel explorations with staff numbering 6 in pune ring road locations for long-term planning purposes.

Geologist

Samsung C&T Corporation /Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd/Saudi Archirodon Company Ltd Joint Venture (SHAJV)
12.2022 - 03.2025
  • Project: Construction of HIGH SPEED RAIL & FRIGHT Tunnel (Each 12.5Km Tunnel), at NEOM Spine Infrastructure Project Lot 4&5. Based on DBM & New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM)
  • Duties and Responsibility: Reported to Manager
  • Detail study of civil and Geological Drawings for the day-to-day execution of tunnel support.
  • Supervision and monitoring of the support and excavation activity at site as per approved drawings/specification.
  • Interaction with Client & designer for the finalization of excavation and support methodology under poor rock Condition.
  • Plan for grouting of rock dowels and rock bolts.
  • Rock Mass Classification using Q, RMR and GSI System. Documentation / compilation of the Geological Reports. Recommendation of additional support and its approval from client.
  • Probe Hole Drilling and its interpretation for deciding the round length, Excavation method and additional support if required.
  • Core Logging and Permeability test for Geotechnical Investigation
  • Grouting plan/recommendation for the tunnel shaft and Slope stability
  • Compliance of Non-Conformance report (NCR) and Work Inspection Report (WIR).
  • Face stabilization in Adverse Geological Conditions.
  • Analysis of 3D and GT Monitoring instruments in tunnel.
  • Preparation of Geotechnical face mapping, probe drilling records, ground monitoring Records, water inflow and grouting information records.
  • Grout Specialist (Geologist):
  • Pre and Post Grouting Design, Planning, application at site and flow up the Grouting Drilling, and
  • Tunnels & Vertical & incline Operational and Ventilation Shafts.
  • Special Schedule Pre and post grouting for tunnel and shafts Plug/ Barriers.
  • Prepare Water Bearing Maps for Grouting Plans & Recommendation.
  • Destructive Probe-Holes Plan, Drilling, and analysis for excavation & Grouting.
  • Analysis of data for geological special structure for geological mapping & grouting works.
  • Geo-technical Instrumentation:
  • Monitoring rewired of Optical targets, MPBX, Pressure Cell, Inclinometer and Load cells in underground Cavern & Tunnel for rock movements.
  • Installed Temporary and permanent Manometer, Pressure cells for underground water analysis.

Geologist

Dilip Buildcon Limited
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Project = Tunnels, bridges, and formation works from Chainage 117+365 to 25+320 (7.955km) under Package-9 in connection with new single line Broad Gauge rail link between Rishikesh and Karanprayag (125Km) in the State of Uttarakhand, based on DBM & New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM)
  • PMC= Tumas-Altinok Jv
  • Client: Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL)
  • Duties and Responsibility: Reported to Manager
  • Responsible for all Geological/Geotechnical work, project quality compliances,geological investigation and underground excavation.
  • Geotechnical Monitoring, Data interpretation, Preparation of Geological Plan &Section.
  • Grouting plan/recommendation for the tunnel Slope stability
  • Rock Mass Classification: Rock Tunneling Quality Index (‘Q’) System & Rock Mass Rating (RMR) System, Rock Support Assessment.
  • 2D, 3D geological face logging and Mapping
  • Multi Drift Excavation ( 6 Drift) for Main Tunnel ( Triple Track for Railway Tunnel )
  • Probe Hole Drilling and its interpretation for deciding the round length, Excavation method and additional support if required.
  • Expertise in Multi drift Method (6 Drift Excavation) for excavation in loose rock formation to developed portal.
  • Preparation and Implement of Drill and Blast and Rock Bolt Plan by Using Sandvik-iSURE Software before next round.
  • Navigation for Tamrock 821and 922i before rock blot and face drilling.
  • MWD and Geological data collection for understanding and report preparation on thebasis of iSURE day by day.
  • Compliance of Non-Conformance report (NCR) and WIR.
  • Client: Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL)
  • PMC: AECOM

Geologist

MAX Infra India Ltd.
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Construction of 3RD Line BG Tunnel T-1, T2, T3, T4, T5, Between BKA-BNI on Bhopal – Itarsi route on Bhopal Division.
  • Duties and Responsibility: Reported to Manager
  • Responsible for all Geological/Geotechnical work, project quality compliances,geological investigation and underground excavation.
  • 3D geological face logging of T4 and T5 Rock Mass classification based on RMR and GSI calculation.
  • Geotechnical Monitoring, Data interpretation, Preparation of Geological Plan &Section.
  • Rock Mass Classification: Rock Tunneling Quality Index (‘Q’) System & Rock MassRating (RMR) System, Rock Support Assessment.
  • Experience of drilling & blasting pattern for subsurface in different type of rock.
  • Responsibilities of Epoxy Grouting for Cracks repairing in Existing Tunnel with safety asper Railway guide line and Cracks mapping as per site for billing purpose.
  • Client: Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL)
  • PMC: AECOM

Officer Geology

Patel Engineering Ltd.
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • CONSTRUCTION OF TUNNEL T-2 (BETWEEN KM 33.212 & 38.375 APPROX.) ON KATRA -BANIHAL SECTION OF UDHAMPUR – SRINAGAR – BARAMULLA NEW BG RAILWAY LINEPROJECT (PACKAGE T-2), DDC- GEODATA INDIA
  • Client: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
  • Duties and Responsibility: Reported to Manager
  • Weekly meeting conduct at sites and review of project schedule, ensuring of coastcontrol within budget, planning for cash flow requirement.
  • Responsible for all Geological/Geotechnical work, project quality compliances,geological investigation and underground excavation.
  • 3D geological face logging/Mapping of main and Escape tunnel, cross passage, Rock Massclassification based on RMR and GSI calculation.
  • Geotechnical Monitoring, Probe hole & Data interpretation, Preparation of Geological Plan & Section.
  • Rock Mass Classification: Rock Tunneling Quality Index (‘Q’) System & Rock MassRating (RMR) System, Rock Support Assessment.
  • Probe Hole Drilling their interpretation and deciding round length, Excavation method and Grouting Methods.
  • Monitoring & analysis of deformation by use of specific instrumentation (Multipoint borehole extensometer). Preparation of Geological Reports and Claims. Inspection of tunnel.
  • Experience of drilling & blasting pattern for surface and subsurface in different type of rock.

Sr. Geologist

Sunam Infrastructure Nirman PVT. LTD
11.2018 - 08.2019
  • JOB PROFILE:
  • Posted as a Sr. Geologist Cum Underground Manager at Upper Kalanga Hydro Electric Project, 38.46 MW, Bajhang (Nepal).
  • Project Synopsis –
  • Construction of Underground HRT 7.8 Km, Surge Shaft (40m Depth X 6M Dia,),) TRC+ ADIT-1(4m X 160M), and for Upper Kalanga Gad Hydro Electric Project, 38.46 MW, Bajhang (Nepal) on the Kalanga Nala in , Bajhang District, of Nepal. Tunnel is D, Horse shape and Circular Surge Shaft excavated bydrill & blast method. Optimize Controlled Blast Design or Pattern Making for all sites.
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Rock Support on the basis of NATM method and Rock Mass Classification ( Q-Value), RMR
  • Tunnel face log, 3D log, and rock mass classification in respect of RMR and Q-Value.
  • Responsible for all Geological /geotechnical work, project quality compliances, Geological investigations, and underground excavation/ head race tunnel, surge shaft.
  • WPT and Grouting work for DAM Foundation
  • Tunnel face log, 3D log, and rock mass classification in respect of RMR and Q-Value.
  • Tunnel supporting with ribs, Rock bolt with resin/cement grouted, rock anchors, fore polling, umbrella roofing, pipe roofing.

Manager (Geology)

Drillcon Infrastructure Pvt Ltd.
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • JOB PROFILE:
  • Posted as a Manager (Geology) at Lower Solu Hydro-Electric Projects 82 MW, Solukhumbu (Nepal).
  • Project Synopsis – Construction of Underground HRT (4mx4m), Surge Shaft (Dia. 7.2m), Vertical Pressure Shaft (Dia-3m) TRC+TRT (4mx4m), ADIT-2(4mx4m),, and Open Excavation,Valve House, Power House Complex, etc.. at Package-III for Lower Solu Hydroelectric Project ,Nepal
  • Duties and Responsibility: Reported to Manager
  • Responsible for all Geological /geotechnical work, project quality compliances, Geological investigations, surface mapping, and underground excavation/ head race tunnel, surge shaft, valve house, and penstock and power house.
  • Involved in – Geo-technical test like soil sampling for bearing capacity.
  • Experience of stereo-net pole plotting and wedge analysis.
  • Tunnel face log, 3D log, and rock mass classification in respect of RMR and Q-Value.
  • Tunnel supporting with ribs, Rock bolt with resin/cement grouted, rock anchors, forepolling, umbrella roofing, pipe roofing.
  • Slope stability, Slope protection in soil & Overburden for Power house, and Surge shaft.
  • Self-drill anchor installation& load test/ rock bolt pull out test.
  • Reinforced Shotcrete like SFRS as well as PFRS quality control.
  • Supervision of Deformation and water pressure through Load Cell, MPBEX, Inclinometer Probe, Piezometer and Bi- Reflector Target in Tunneling and Slope protection for PH slope, Valve House Slope, and HRT
  • Recommendation to Face plug and Backfilling to Controlling tunnel collapse
  • Experience in loose formation support

Project Assistant (Geology)

CSIR- CIMFR, ROORKEE
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • JOB PROFILE:
  • Worked as a Project Assistant under the Guidance of Dr. Harsh Kumar Verma (Sr. Scientists ) CSIR- CIMFR, ROORKEE
  • Posted in Vishnugad- Pipalkoti Hydo Electric Power Project, Chamoli, Uttrakhand (4X110 MW), District- Chamoli, under the coordination of Hindustan Construction Company, India
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Optimize Controlled Blast Design or Pattern Making and Ground Vibration (Peak Particle Velocity) monitoring through seismograph and preparation of monthly report.
  • Preparation Drilling & Blasting Patterns for all tunnel and Shaft Blasting Excavation.
  • Prepared Core logging, In-situ permeability test in overburden by constant head method and in rock mass by single & double packer method.
  • Prepared 3-D log on the basis face logging of underground excavation for drafting, Rock mass classification according to Q and RMR System, Geological index straight value
  • Making Geological Reports and Face Log after every blast too.
  • Monitoring of Tunnel Failure and over break day to day.

Sr. Manager

BALAJI GEOTRAK TECHNOWIZARD PVT. LTD
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Experience in the field of Geotechnical Engineering, which includes soil testing like as Plate Load Test for the new building foundation on land under the project of AAR ESS ENGINEERS at Lohaghat, Pithoragarh, Munsiyari, Roorkee place of Uttrakhand.
  • Desktop Study of promising Area using GIS Software, GPS Survey, Field Mapping, Well site Geology through Geophysical Vertical Electric Sounding, Geophysical Logging

Hydro – Geologist

CENTRE FOR GROUND WATER RECHARGE
10.2012 - 07.2014
  • Experienced in the field of Geophysical (Resistivity- Vertical Electric Sounding) from Odisha Government Irrigation Department for Groundwater exploration for Irrigation Purpose in Balangir and Kalahandi District of Odisha and Irrigation Purpose and Domestic Purpose in Raipur, Durg District of Chhattisgarh
  • Experienced in the field of water reservoir and underground water recharges through Adopting Rainwater Harvesting Structure like Recharge Pit, Recharge Trench, Recharge Well Etc

Education

M.Tech. - Geology

Dr. Hari Singh Gour University Sagar
01.2012

B.Sc. (Hons) - Geology

Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, U.P
01.2009

Associate of Science - PCM

U.P. Board
AMICD BULANDSHAHR
01.2005

10th High School - PCM

U.P. Board
01.2003

Skills

  • Auto cad Windows 10, 13,16, MS-office, DTP, PLAXIS, Unwedge, DIP
  • Sandvick- iSure Software for Tunnel Line, Drill Plan and Rock Bolt Plan
  • Structural geology
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Rock mechanics
  • Groundwater hydrology
  • Drilling operations support
  • 3D geological modeling
  • Geostatistical analysis
  • Geological mapping
  • Geologic risk assessment
  • Drilling operations
  • Report preparation
  • Data analyzation
  • Professionalism
  • Risk assessments

Accomplishments

  • Complete the 6Km High Speed Rail Tunnel,6km Fright Tunnel, and 500m two adit Excavation and Prepared all geological, Grouting documents.
  • Complete the 1.5Km Escape Tunnel and 450M Triple Track Tunnel Excavation and Prepared all geological documents and blasting patterns
  • Breakthrough of 530mX14mX9m double track tunnel and one single line tunnel 1.1KmX9mX9m with Trolley Refuse and E & M. at Bhopal Division M.P.
  • Breakthrough of 5.10KM two tunnels (Main Tunnel &Escape Tunnel) with 4 Cross passage 28.60, also Trolley Refuse and E & M. at USBRL-T2 J&K
  • Completed 3km HRT and 20M Surge Shaft with fully supports as per issued drawings/design andwithout any accident in my Supervision and instructions as a Underground Manger Cum Sr. Geologist at Upper Kalanga Gad Hydro Electric Project (38.46MW), Bajhang, Nepal. M/S SunamInfrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Completed 600m HRT + ADIT-2 out of 1.5km in poor to very poor rock categories, 180m TRC, 50m Vertical Surge Shaft, Bottom Horizontal Pressure shaft 110m with Rock Classification for Permanent rock support, Slope protection from EL. 1320 to 1280 in Power House Complex and El.1761 to 1737.5 for Valve House through Soli Nails/Rock anchor-Wiremesh+Shotcrete and open excavation at Lower Solu Hydroelectric Project, (82MW) Solukhumbu, Nepal M/S Drillcon Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
  • Completed 1.0 km HRT + ADIT (Head Race Tunnel), 0.5 km Adit to TRT (Tail Race Tunnel), 0.5 km PH and TH Centre Gullet and Slashing, 1.0 km Main Access Tunnel(MAT), 2.0 km others tunneland 0.200 km open excavation in Vishnugad- PipalkotiHydo Electric Power Project Uttrakhand (4X110 MW), District- Chamoli, M/S Hindustan Construction Company

LANGUAGES ACQAITANCE

Hindi
English

EXECUTIVE SKILL

  • Dynamic professional with sound experience of more than 12+ years in the field of Geological & Geotechnical engineering for various multicore hydro power projects & large undergroundRailways civil structures, tunneling.
  • Tunnels – NATM Methods ¬
  • High Speed Rail Tunnel and Fright Tunnel (12.5 Km Each 16m Height and 15m Width) Excavation, Geological Mapping 3-D / 2-D , Face logs , Tunnel wall logs , tunnel geological and geotechnical logs , geological and Geotechnical, rock mass classification with different methods Q values , RMR , SMR, GSI
  • Main Tunnel Triple Track (750mX21mX11m) excluding 5.75KmX9mX9m , And Escape Tunnel 6.50Km X 6m X 5m with 24 Cross Passages 25mX6mX6m. Multi Drift Excavation for 21 m wide and 11 m height tunnel for Railways project (there was 6 drift)
  • Main tunnel-5092m, Escape tunnel 5071m and Cross passage (14No.X28m) -392m, Total NATM tunnel 1055m at USBRL-T2. ¬ Tunnel-1= 1080M, Tunnel-2=200M, Tunnel-3=200M, Tunnel-4=140M, Tunnel-5=530M at 3rd BG line between BKA-BNI on Bhopal Division. ¬
  • Work with Fully Automatic and Semi-Automatic Tamrock of Sandvik and preparation and implement of Drill Blast and Rock Bolt Plan by the using iSURE Software and interpretation of MWD data.
  • Prepare geological L-section of excavated NATM tunnel based on routine face logging. Analysis of probe hole data and based on that prediction for further geological conditions and suggestion preventative measures if strata is weak or unstable.
  • Evaluation of rock mass strength and geological rock, rock mass & soil material property. Understanding and monitoring of slope and retaining structures and ground improvements with different methods. Interaction with the different client and discussions andprofessional relationship and approvals.
  • 3-D / 2-D , Face logs , Tunnel wall logs , tunnel geological and geotechnical logs , geologicaland Geotechnical, rock mass classification with different methods Q values , RMR , SMR, GSI , rock mass supports designs and recommendations estimations Construction, planning & Monitoring of large civil structures, Tunneling, shafts, penstocks tunnels.
  • Facilitated construction of surface and underground structures like tunnels, caverns, underground power houses, Dams, dam foundations, HRT, Adits & portals, including rock support in Himalayan geology.
  • Geotechnical instrumentation: Commissioned, installed and monitored instrumentation such as load cell, MPBX, tape extensometers with convergence points, back slopes in surface, tunnel excavation (Heading / Benching) and monitoring of rock mass behaviors.
  • Understand of back analysis and monitoring of instrumentations, and monitoring records, deformation, plotting of ground mass behaviors.
  • Experience of drilling & blasting pattern for surface and subsurface in different type of rock.
  • Slope treatment, geological slope mapping, devolvement portal of railway tunnel and HRT.
  • Experience in Grouting (chemical &cement), pre – post high pressure grouting work for rock consolidation, rock bolting, rock anchoring, soil nailing,self- drilled anchors and slope stability.
  • Contact Grouting work for filling gap between Lining and Membrane
  • Recommendation & supervision of Grouting such as Consolidation grouting, Curtain grouting, Contact grouting, PU Grout, Bentonite Grout, Epoxy grouting for Cracks repairing in old/Existing Rail Tunnel.
  • Preparation of geological sections such as longitudinal sections, Cross- sections, Geological plan & Grid plan.

Disclaimer

Above-mentioned matters are very correct in my belief. I assure you that I will work with honesty and full of responsibility Name: OM VIR SINGH Date: 2025-07-10 Place: Bulandshahr, India

Hobbies and Interests

Motivational Speech, play Games, Listening and Singing Songs.

Timeline

Senior Geologist

RVR PROJECTS PVT LTD
04.2025 - Current

Geologist

Samsung C&T Corporation /Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd/Saudi Archirodon Company Ltd Joint Venture (SHAJV)
12.2022 - 03.2025

Geologist

Dilip Buildcon Limited
06.2021 - 07.2022

Geologist

MAX Infra India Ltd.
10.2020 - 06.2021

Officer Geology

Patel Engineering Ltd.
08.2019 - 10.2020

Sr. Geologist

Sunam Infrastructure Nirman PVT. LTD
11.2018 - 08.2019

Manager (Geology)

Drillcon Infrastructure Pvt Ltd.
07.2017 - 10.2018

Project Assistant (Geology)

CSIR- CIMFR, ROORKEE
05.2016 - 06.2017

Sr. Manager

BALAJI GEOTRAK TECHNOWIZARD PVT. LTD
10.2014 - 03.2016

Hydro – Geologist

CENTRE FOR GROUND WATER RECHARGE
10.2012 - 07.2014

B.Sc. (Hons) - Geology

Aligarh Muslim University

10th High School - PCM

U.P. Board

M.Tech. - Geology

Dr. Hari Singh Gour University Sagar

Associate of Science - PCM

U.P. Board
OM VIR SINGH