QGIS
George Devasia
Gypsum Supply Superintendent
Doha
Summary
Experienced Section Head & Geologist with over 8 years of experience in Material Testing and Geotechnical Investigation. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of contractors and consultants in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented geologist collecting, testing, and reporting on field samples. Produces detailed, timely and accurate reports to support survey activities and aid in important decision-making. . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Section Head
Al Baraha Technical Laboratories
Doha
03.2017 - Current
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency.
- Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet production schedule parameters.
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
- Executed quality assurance audits and addressed non-complying issues to improve section performance.
- Managed project technical, schedule and cost risk factors to facilitate completion while minimizing negative outcomes.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Teamed with quality department to create organization's mission and vision statements.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Supervised daily operations of material testing and reporting.
Geological Technician
Baynunah Laboratories
Doha
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Recorded readings from site equipment and compiled data to determine optimal prospecting locations.
- Compiled important data from field teams and through public research to aid in prospecting research.
- Oversaw work of field personnel collecting geological samples.
- Maintained database of geological data and issued reports outlining details or trends.
- Reviewed photographs, logs and descriptions to plot data and coordinate prospecting activities.
- Helped supervise and improve bore drilling activities by collecting and analyzing quality samples.
- Produced accurate maps, cross-sections and notes for project leaders and other stakeholders.
- Sampled field geology and compiled data for potential sites.
- Operated testing equipment correctly to consistently obtain accurate results.
- Coordinated, manipulated and controlled data with gINT.
- Produced detailed reports and professional presentations for use by management and regulatory agencies.
- Prepared samples of soil and groundwater slides and compiled relevant documentation to be shipped to contracted laboratories.
- Maintained impeccable sample and testing logs for additional review and analysis by senior personnel.
- Tested and analyzed samples to determine content and characteristics using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
Geologist
Water and Sanitation Management Organisation (WASMO)
Rajkot
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Helped to solve geology-related issues at drilling sites using mapping and assessment techniques.
- Conducted geo-physical explorations in rocky terrains and rural locations for long-term planning purposes.
- Gathered geo-hydrological and geo-physical data to determine geological relationships in regional context.
- Used geological knowledge and expertise in geo-hydrology to characterize the aquifer.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Geology
Pondicherry University
Puducherry, India 07.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India 07.2008 - 03.2011
Skills
Training
Software
ArcGIS
GINT
Accomplishments
- Achieved laboratory accreditation through effectively helping with technicians.
- Achieved approval from Ashghal by completing audit with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of technicians in the development of Site Lab.
- Resolved ground water issue over 300 villages through geo-physical testing.
- Documented and resolved testing errors which led to addition of test scope.
Certification
ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 Awareness
Additional Information
Published a research article in Geological Journal as a co-author with Dr. R Banerjee, Dr. S Balakrishnan, and Dr. D Ray.
Article: Geochemical, mineralogical, and Sr-Nd isotopic compositions of ferromanganese encrustations from the Central Indian Ridge at 06°38.5'S. Geological Journal: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gj.3048.
Timeline
Section Head
Al Baraha Technical Laboratories
03.2017 - Current
Geological Technician
Baynunah Laboratories
01.2016 - 02.2017
Geologist
Water and Sanitation Management Organisation (WASMO)
08.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Applied Geology
Pondicherry University
07.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Mahatma Gandhi University
07.2008 - 03.2011
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