Responsibilities:
Responsible for soil investigation (SI), geotechnical investigation and ground condition assessment for large-scale reclamation and soil improvement projects.
Plan, coordinate and supervise various soil investigation works.
Supervise SI contractors and ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved method statements, specifications, ITP and project requirements.
Review and interpret borehole logs, CPT/CPTu data, vane shear results and laboratory test results.
Assist in developing and updating geotechnical/soil profiles and ground models.
Coordinate and supervise installation of geotechnical instrumentation.
Establish baseline readings and coordinate regular instrumentation monitoring and interpretation.
Monitor ground response during different stages of reclamation, filling, surcharge and consolidation.
Coordinate with soil improvement contractors, SI contractors, instrumentation contractors, surveyors, laboratories, consultants and client representatives.
Review instrumentation installation records, calibration certificates and monitoring data.
Verify the quality and reliability of SI and instrumentation data and coordinate laboratory testing.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly SI/geotechnical monitoring reports.
Maintain proper records of boreholes, CPT/CPTu, VST, instrumentation and monitoring results.
Assist the Geotechnical Engineer/Project Manager in assessing settlement, consolidation, stability and ground improvement performance.
Provide technical recommendations where actual ground conditions differ from design assumptions.
Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, toolbox meetings and coordination meetings.
Ensure all geotechnical and SI activities comply with Singapore project requirements, safety requirements and relevant standards.
Perform other geotechnical and soil-investigation related duties as required by the project team.
Requirements:
Degree/Diploma in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction projects with experience in geotechnical instrumentation, monitoring and site investigation.
Experience in reviewing geotechnical investigation reports, instrumentation data and onsite test results as well as preparing geotechnical monitoring and SI reports.
Good understanding of soil settlement, consolidation, pore pressure and lateral ground movement.
Good communication and coordination skills with the ability to work independently and supervise site investigation and instrumentation subcontractors.
Able to work in Tuas, 5.5 day work week
Marine, Civil Engineering & Construction Company