Onshore Geotechnical

Afungi

Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.

Our client, a global leading provider in the Oil and Gas industry, is looking to appoint a successful Loan Implementation and Management Specialist to be based in Afungi.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

For the Onshore Geotechnical Survey for the Project, we require a Third-Party Geotechnical QC (Inspector) at the site, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique for 3-month project.

The Onshore Geotechnical QC’s key responsibilities and daily activities include, but not limited to:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF ONSHORE GEOTECHNICAL QC

•    Monitor and assess Contractor technical procedures and processes 

•    Verify adherence to the contract technical requirements

•    Provide where appropriate, quality control / verification software to check performance of acquisition systems

•    Develop sampling/PCPT borehole prognosis based on available geophysical interpretation

•    Develop offshore laboratory testing prognosis, and determine portions of sample specimens for onboard testing and for storage

•    Determine sample adequacy (quantity and quality) for onshore laboratory testing

•    Verify adherence to the contract SSH&E requirements and Project SSH&E Plan

•    Evaluate deviations, provide recommendations to Company, and Communicate deviations to Contractor designated personnel

•    Recommend technical improvements or corrective actions

•    Represent and provide decision-making in Project related technical and commercial matters

•    Review, define and endorse Management of Change, including commercial implications

•    Participate in incident investigations, if required

•    Work with other Company Representatives and office-based project team 

•    Assist in technical audits (instruments and positioning accuracy) to assess compliance with Clients audit and contract requirements, as well as regulatory and industry standards

DAILY ACTIVITIES

•    Participation in Daily Meetings/Toolbox talks, including offering safety moments on occasion (to emphasize EM commitment to safety)

•    Check calibration certificates of equipment (drilling equipment, laboratory equipment, CPT, etc.)

•    Verify the investigation coordinates

•    Witness geotechnical investigation to ensure safety and minimal downtime

•    Witness sample extraction and handling to ensure data quality

•    Witness laboratory testing for adherence of standard practice

•    Verify sample storage status

•    Review CPT processing and interpretation

•    QA/QC of Laboratory data and borehole log

•    Review daily progress report with representatives