Geologist

Job Title: Geologist

Location: Qatar

Reports To: Project Manager/Engineering Manager

Job Summary: The Geologist is responsible for executing and overseeing all geotechnical site investigation activities, ensuring proper sample preservation, supervising drilling and investigation works, and preparing necessary documentation and reports. The role involves coordinating with the engineering team to ensure that all project requirements are met efficiently and in accordance with relevant standards and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Execution of Soil Investigation Activities:

• Plan and carry out soil investigations as per project requirements.
• Conduct geotechnical field testing and sampling to gather data for analysis.

• Monitor and manage soil testing and investigation works, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Ensure that all activities comply with environmental and safety regulations.

• Oversee the drilling teams and ensure that all drilling operations are conducted safely and effectively.
• Verify that drilling equipment is maintained and used according to best practices.

• Coordinate and organize the work schedules for the drilling and investigation teams.
• Ensure proper staffing levels for each phase of the investigation.

• Ensure the accurate collection, preservation, and labeling of geotechnical samples for analysis.
• Maintain a record of all samples, ensuring proper storage and handling.

• Prepare and maintain detailed borehole logs and field reports, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of data.
• Record all relevant geotechnical data and measurements taken during the investigation.

• Identify and report any nonconformities encountered during the investigation to the engineering team.
• Propose corrective actions to resolve noncompliance issues.

• Assess and provide the Project Engineer with the required resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure that adequate resources are available for smooth project execution.

• Analyze collected soil data to generate reports and recommendations.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, presenting findings and providing insights to support engineering decisions.

• Coordinate with engineers and other technical staff to integrate geotechnical data into project designs.
• Provide technical support during the design and construction phases of the project.

• Ensure that all site activities comply with relevant safety standards and regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness among the workers and site teams.

• Communicate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders regarding site activities and progress.
• Present geotechnical findings in meetings as required.