Senior Geologist

Job Description

Who we are:

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution Fugros global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise helps us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs so they can design build and operate their assets more safely sustainably and efficiently. But were always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

Job Purpose:

Manages geological work around the process of acquiring analyzing and interpreting geological data to provide accurate and customized services to clients. Provides geological advice in multiple specialized technical disciplines and develops solutions for clients by putting acquired geological data into context.

Collaborates closely with colleagues in the Engineering team Project team Operations team and Laboratory team in-country and regionally to ensure support is provided where needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Preparation:

• Review project requirements and implement appropriate methodologies and techniques.
• Assist in technical reviews during the proposal and planning stages.
• Prepare method statements and quality plans for field investigations.
• Develop and maintain tracking sheets for effective project monitoring and team coordination.

Project Execution:

• Act as the Lead Geologist onsite for large-scale or high-profile projects as required.
• Ensure the technical quality of fieldwork completed for assigned project tasks.
• Plan monitor and prioritize workloads across engineering operations laboratory commercial and consulting teams to meet project timelines.
• Coordinate with site teams to collect and validate data from ground investigation activities.

Field Testing:

• Review and approve in-situ testing results and borehole logs prior to client submission.
• Guide engineering team members in interpreting test results and preparing technical reports.

Mentoring:

• Monitoring and mentoring the field geologists.

Geology / Engineering:

• Evaluate site geological conditions to determine engineering soil and rock parameters.
• Identify and assess geohazards while forming conclusions and recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams on technical deliverables.

Reporting:

• Prepare reports and laboratory programs and obtain client approvals in coordination with senior stakeholders (Principal/Senior Engineering Geologist/Project Engineer).
• Develop foundation soil parameters perform design assessments and engineering analyses and prepare final reports for approval.
• Review and validate reports and analyses prepared by team members.

Client Delivery:

• Deliver services in line with established standards client requirements and contract specifications.
• Ensure accurate data management across site laboratory and office functions maintaining strong QA/QC compliance.

Project Management:

• Act as Product Manager for selected small to mid-sized projects including coordination with cross-functional teams client interactions progress tracking and invoicing.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Department on contractual and commercial matters.

Resource Management:

• Maintain and update reference materials and knowledge repositories for team learning and development.
• Stay updated on industry technologies standards and best practices.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 1215 years of relevant professional experience.
• MSc Geology OR M. Tech in Geology or PhD in Geology is mandatory.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to take initiative work independently and demonstrate confidence in execution.
• Strong communicator. Promotes open communication across the organization. Empowers & connects other people with positive impact provides energy and demonstrates passion trust & respect.

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster we think youll be able to do what you do best better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm your keen eye and your can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the worlds leading Geo-data specialist we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse driven team.

Our view on diversity equity and inclusion:

At Fugro our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints experiences knowledge and talents gives us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome but discrimination harassment inappropriate behavior and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging of safety and acceptance that makes us feel more connected to Fugros purpose together create a safe and livable world and to each other.

HSE Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the safety of self and others at the site. Prevent damage to equipment and assets. Responsible for following all safety signs/procedures/ safe working practices. Responsible for using appropriate PPEs Responsible for participating in mock drills. Entitled to refuse to undertake any activity considered unsafe. Responsible for filling up of hazard observation card wherever a hazard has been noticed at site. Responsible for safe housekeeping of his workplace. To stop any operation that is deemed unsafe. To be able to operate a fire extinguisher in case of fire. To report an incident as soon as possible to the immediate supervisor and the HSE manager. To complete HSE training as instructed to do so.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.