Geotechnical Engineer / Oman

Our client are seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to be based at Site in Oman on a 11/3 week rotation.

Minimum requirements are:

* The candidate should hold an engineering degree from a recognized institution / university

* The candidate must have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering

* The candidate must have hands on field experience on construction projects

* The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of soil conditions in the middle east, particularly in desert conditions and Sabkha / Salina conditions.

* The candidate must be fluent in the English language, both spoken and written, and must possess strong communications and interpersonal skills

* Professional membership / chartership is a considered an asset

* Previous experience in Oil & Gas upstream and midstream projects is considered an asset

Job Duties:

* This position is based on site, with a rotation (11 on, 3 off). The candidate is expected to be outdoors in the field for significant amounts of time.

* Perform initial well pad site visit upon release of sketch from BP wells team. Conduct constructability review based on geotechnical and general topographical conditions.

* Assessment of contractors trial pit reports and determination of bedrock depth in relation to stove pipe, raft foundation, and pile depth.

* Confirmation of pile socketing depth during piling operations and foundation formation.

* Review of Contractor pile testing records.

* Witness / review plate load testing of well pads and roads.

* Determination of future borrow pit locations and extent/ classification of materials.

* Ongoing assessment of suitability of material from borrow pit locations.

* Confirmation of correct mix of wearing course materials Gypcrete/ Chalky limestone.

* Inspection of all AGI permanent foundation formation / excavation and earthworks.

* Pipeline trench and bell hole stability confirmation (Oversite of Contractors Site Engineers Assessment).

* Support Wadi identification and rationalization exercise for pipelines including review of pipeline depth of cover.

* Support the definition of Salina extents during the construction of pipelines and roads.

* Supervise on site backfill compaction and testing for pipeline trenches.

* Support / supervise further in-field trial trench excavation and assessment for pipelines.

* Resolve site construction issues, including the encounter of unexpected soil conditions, provide on site advise on potential design solutions for such conditions.

* Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

If you meet the above criteria please apply by sending full CV.