Geologist (Pakil)
Mandaluyong - Philippines
Job Summary
- Bachelors degree in Geology Engineering Geology or Geological Engineering.
- Masters degree in Engineering Geology or Geotechnical Engineering (preferred especially for senior roles).
- Minimum 510 years experience in hydropower dams tunneling mining or large infrastructure projects
- Conduct detailed geological and geomorphological mapping of the project area including dam site waterways intake and powerhouse.
- Identify and characterize rock types structural features (faults joints fractures) and soil formations.
- Perform assessment of geological hazards (landslides slope instability erosion seismic features).
- Plan and supervise drilling borehole logging test pits geophysical surveys and in-situ testing (Lugeon permeability tests).
- Prepare detailed geological logs for core drilling and assist in rock mass classification (RMR Q-system GSI).
- Evaluate foundation stability for dam structures tunnels surge shafts and other components.
- Provide recommendations on foundation treatment such as grouting rock bolting drainage and slope stabilization
- Develop geological prognosis for tunnel routes
- Provide real-time geological mapping during tunnel excavation (face mapping).
- Identify potential tunneling hazards (water ingress squeezing ground fault zones).
- Recommend excavation methods and support systems based on ground conditions.
- Assess groundwater conditions aquifer behavior seepage patterns and potential impacts on civil structures.
- Recommend groundwater control measures
- Prepare geological reports hazard assessments and data summaries for feasibility design and construction stages.
- Maintain daily site records and coordinate with design teams to update geological models.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications related to geological conditions.
- Inspect excavation works support installation grouting operations and slope/rock stability.
- Work closely with civil structural and geotechnical engineers for design optimization.
- Support Environmental and Social teams on issues related to geological impacts and community risks.
Skills
- Geological mapping core logging field inspection
- Rock and soil mechanics
- Dam design principles and foundation treatment
- Strong experience in geological mapping core logging and geotechnical site investigations.
- Proficiency in classifying rock mass (RMR Q GSI).
- Knowledge of geophysical survey methods.
- Familiarity with tunnel excavation methods (NATM/SEM) and rock support systems.
- Understanding of foundation treatment techniques (grouting shotcrete anchors drains).
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