Purushotam Nanda
Geologist
Angul,OD
Summary
Passionate and detail-oriented Geologist turned Geotechnical Engineer with hands-on experience in diverse subsurface investigation projects, including work under BARC. Skilled in executing critical field tests such as Standard Penetration Test (SPT), Packer Permeability Test, Pressuremeter Test, and CPTu, with a solid foundation in drilling supervision and borehole logging. I enjoy translating field data into meaningful insights that contribute to safe and sustainable infrastructure. Known for my adaptability on site, willingness to take responsibility, and eagerness to keep learning, I bring both technical expertise and a strong work ethic to every project.
Overview
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1
year of professional experience
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2
Certifications
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3
Languages
Work History
Geologist
Nagpur Metro rail project phase 2
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: S & R Geotechniques Pvt. Ltd.
- Conducted Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) and supervised borehole core drilling up to 30 meters' depth. Collected high-quality undisturbed soil samples (UDS) in soft soil zones to enable accurate lab-based analysis of compressibility and shear strength. Prepared detailed bore logs, supported foundation recommendations in coordination with the project consultant, and made daily project reports.
Geologist
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) – Package 11, JNPT–Vaitarana Section (Kharbav, Mumbai)
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted Cone Penetration Tests (CPT) to assess soil stratigraphy and strength for track foundation design. Performed PQ core drilling to retrieve high-quality rock cores from deeper strata for lithological classification and RQD assessment. Ensured proper handling, labeling, and transport of samples to the laboratory as per standard protocols.
Engineering Geologist
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, BARC
08.2025 - Current
- Conducting packer permeability tests independently for subsurface investigations.
- Gained practical knowledge of pressuremeter testing and its applications in soil characterization.
- Preparing site records, borehole logs with structural descriptions (RMR value), and assisting in geotechnical data analysis.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - GEOLOGY
Jiwaji University
Gwalior, Madhyapradesh06.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - GEOLOGY
Utkal University
Puri, Odisha08.2022
Skills
Topographical mapping
core drilling
Core logging & sampling
Rock & Mineral identification
Standard penetration test
Undisturbed sample
AutoCAD
Arc-Gis
Google earth-engine
Strata Management
Exploration
Underground mining
Engineering geology and Sub-surface mapping
Drilling operations
Certification
AutoCAD (2024-07 - 2024-08) During this course I learned introductions, drawing, & editing commands, precision, Function keys, toolbar application, Geometrical Calculation, Tools & Editing, Layering, Blocks & Attributes, Hatching, Layout, 3D Visualisation.
Timeline
Engineering Geologist
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, BARC
08.2025 - Current
Geologist
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) – Package 11, JNPT–Vaitarana Section (Kharbav, Mumbai)
03.2025 - 06.2025
Geologist
Nagpur Metro rail project phase 2
09.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - GEOLOGY
Utkal University
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - GEOLOGY
Jiwaji University