Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Geologist professional with over 17 years of experience in soil investigation, engineering geology, laboratory testing, and project management. Currently leading the Soil Investigation and Laboratory Department at Geonamics (M) Sdn Bhd, overseeing geotechnical investigations for infrastructure, buildings, marine, and industrial projects across Malaysia. Experienced in tendering, project execution, quality management, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Recently completed ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17065 training to strengthen expertise in inspection systems, conformity assessment, and quality assurance in accordance with international standards.
• Lead and manage the Soil Investigation and Laboratory Department. • Oversee project tendering, cost estimation, quotations, and contract negotiations. • Plan and coordinate site possession, project execution, and resource allocation. • Monitor project progress to ensure timely completion, quality, and client satisfaction. • Supervise field and laboratory operations in accordance with industry standards and client specifications. • Manage geotechnical investigation programmes including boreholes, CPT, pressuremeter, geophysical surveys, and laboratory testing. • Provide technical guidance to engineers, geologists, and site personnel. • Ensure compliance with ISO quality management systems and continuous process improvement. • Completed ISO/IEC 17020 (Conformity Assessment – Inspection Bodies) and ISO/IEC 17065 (Conformity Assessment – Certification Bodies) training, enhancing knowledge in inspection processes, quality assurance, impartiality, and international compliance requirements.
• Managed geotechnical site investigations for highways, bridges, buildings, and infrastructure projects. • Prepared technical proposals, tender documents, and contract documentation. • Supervised borehole drilling, Cone Penetration Testing, trial pits, and field-testing activities. • Interpreted subsurface conditions and prepared factual geotechnical investigation reports. • Coordinated with clients, contractors, laboratories, and project teams to ensure project delivery. • Maintained ISO 9001 Quality Management System documentation and quality control procedures. • Provided technical support to design engineers through geological interpretation and engineering recommendations.
• Planned and supervised soil investigation programmes for civil engineering and development projects. • Managed drilling crews, subcontractors, and laboratory testing activities. • Logged soil and rock cores in accordance with BS and ASTM standards. • Conducted geological mapping and engineering geological assessments. • Coordinated project schedules, budgets, and field resources. • Prepared geotechnical factual reports and assisted in engineering interpretation. • Ensured compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Conducted limestone exploration programmes in the Kinta Valley, Perak. • Performed geological mapping and mineral resource evaluation. • Supervised exploratory drilling and rock sampling programmes. • Logged drill cores and collected representative samples for laboratory analysis. • Assisted in geological modelling and reserve estimation. • Prepared exploration reports and maintained geological databases.