As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services, our Client is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice. They require a Geotechnical Engineer to provide expertise on a Tank farm and Pipeline Project based in Angola.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for establishing a material testing laboratory, monitoring the resources of manpower and laboratory equipment on site.
Planning for the mobilization of rig machines to sites as per plan. Visiting sites at field investigation times.
Responsible for all technical reviews of Geotechnical related documents/drawings.
Responsible for co-ordinating with interdisciplinary counterparts, EPC Contractor, and vendors.
Responsible for Review/Implementation and use of Quality Control Documents; Quality Manuals, Quality Plans, Procedures, Method Statements, Inspection and Test Plans.
Reviewing and approving project material certification and QC personnel.
Supervising/approving field inspection activities of EPC contractors and third party inspection agencies.

Qualifications and Experience Required:
Candidate should be M. Tech./M.S. in Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering or equivalent.
Must have substantial experience in Geotechnical Investigation & laboratory Test for Oil & Gas projects.
Excellent communication and report writing skills and the ability to self-check and produce accurate work.
Should have hands on experience in carrying out detailed geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing and reporting for Tank Farm projects (especially for storage tank foundations, earthen dike, cutting, filing, grading, roads, storm water drainage, pipe racks, pumps & compressor foundations and all associated Civil works).
Preparation of geotechnical investigation reports with appropriate recommendations for foundations, deep foundations and ground improvements for the respective structures based on the site data as well as requirements of the client.
Describing the SPT soil samples and rock cores from the drilled boreholes. Sampling and testing the physical and chemical properties for the soil, rock and groundwater.
Conducting Field Density tests on embankment, sub grade, sub base and base courses.
Conducting Plate load Test on embankment and Storage Tank foundations, sub grade, sub base and base courses.
Conducting Electrical Resistivity Test for soil.
Testing of characterisation (Grain size analysis and Atterberg limits) and laboratory moisture-density characteristics (modified compaction) of soils.
Testing of in-situ density and moisture content, field CBR at test pit locations.
Should be well Conversant with international codes & standards such as ACI, ANSI, UBC or IBC, ASTM, BS & API 650.
Knowledge of Portuguese would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits:
A competitive tax free salary for the right candidate.
Accommodation provided.
Transportation provided.
Medical and life insurance cover.
Flexible annual leave.
Flight tickets provided.
End of term benefits.