Senior Geologist A

 

  • Head a geological survey team from the field offices in the conduct of reconnaissance/semi-detailed geologic survey with particular emphasis on the ff:
  1. Mapping of geologic structures such as faults, folds, strike and dip of beads, rock boundaries/contracts and determining the nature of valleys and streams;
  2. Locating favourable sites for dam/reservoir projects and construction materials, determining the existence of springs and possible seepages and collecting rocks/soil samples for permeability/plasticity analysis in the laboratory;
  • Undertake well site geology including the interpretation of core/drill samples;
  1. Interpret geology from aerial photographs and correlate surface and sub-surface data from geologic maps, sections and core/drill samples;
  2. Advise drillers on the depths of holes and when to continue or stop drilling;
  • Supervise/participate in the collection of and compilation of available data such as reports/manuscripts, well logs and sub-surface exploration works and prepare plans/programs for the surface and sub-surface geologic investigation works of proposed dam and reservoir projects;
  • Perform other related functions.