Engineering Geologist- Ikeja

Our client, a construction, geotechnical, and Geo-environmental company, is seeking to hire qualified candidates for the below position

Role: Engineering Geologist

Remuneration: 200,000 - 250,000 Net

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full time, On-site

Job description

• Supervise the foundation investigation and installation/construction of the project

• Conduct, oversee and supervise on-site and laboratory analysis of soil samples.

• Carry out Pile Integrity Test (PIT)

• Carry out structural integrity test – ultrasonic test

• Manage safety and health issues on the site

• Supervise drillers, casters, iron benders on site

• Work with surveyors to get exact points for each pile installation

• Decide on equipment and quantity of materials required to execute project

• Ensure required equipment and materials get to site

• Supervise the test - run all equipment to ensure their effectiveness

• Supervise the set-up of equipment's to commence work.

• Work with the project manager to manage and account for project budget

• Manage equipment breakdown on site

• Manage all regulatory compliant issues on site

• Ensure project is delivered at the highest quality within the lowest possible budget

• Manage end to end delivery of projects

• Produce periodic reports on ongoing and completed project within the required time frame

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, Geophysics, civil engineering
• Minimum of a second-class lower degree from a reputable institution.
• 3-4 years of experience as a geologist
• Familiarity with basic geological computer programs designed specifically for analysing samples using geological data.
• Great scientific reasoning and mechanical know-how.
• Working knowledge of pile installation, subsoil and geophysical investigation
• Able to work under pressure and a strong attention to detail.
• Strong research capabilities and a willingness to learn new analytical tests, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Able to prioritize effectively and balance assigned tasks.
• Ensures full compliance with the company's Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Knowledge of geological and geotechnical interpretation with understanding of geological origin and processes.
• Evidence of personal investment in academic or extracurricular field.