This document is a resume for Clifford Veneto Pereira, who has a Master's degree in geology and over 1 year of experience as a junior geologist. He has extensive experience conducting field tests of soils and rocks including cone penetration tests, pressuremeter tests, and permeability tests. He has worked on several projects in Oman and Abu Dhabi conducting these tests and logging core samples.
1. CLIFFORD VENETO PEREIRA
Contact Number: +971 56 4752046
E-Mail: cliffordpereira_04@yahoo.in
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Master’s Degree/Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
Junior Geologist with over 1 year experience in the field of engineering geology
Outstanding knowledge of Cone Penetration Test, Pressuremeter and Lugeon Packer Test
Outstanding knowledge of logging of borings, rock coring and sampling
Familiarity with geotechnical consulting, industry practices and report writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GULF LABORATORY FOR SOIL INVESTIGATION – ABU DHABI –U.A.E 28/01/2015 – Till Date
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Pre-bored Pressuremeter Testing in Soils
Cone Penetration Tests of Soil
Lugeon Packer Test
Electrical Resistivity Test of Soil
Conduct Core Logging (Analysis, interpretation and description of soil and rock samples)
Preparation of laboratory test schedules based on client requirements
Sampling and storing of core samples
Conducted U.C.S (Unconfined Compressive Strength) of Rock Cores
Point Load Strength Index of Rock
Particle Size Analysis of Soil
Lab Permeability of Soils (Constant Head & Falling Head Method)
Direct Shear of Soils Under Consolidated Drained Conditions
Thermal Conductivity/Resistivity of Soil and Soft Rock by Thermal Needle Probe Procedure
California Bearing Ratio of Laboratory Compacted Soils/ In-situ California Bearing Ratio
Static Plate Load Test of Soil
Bulk Density & Dry Density
Specific Gravity
Plastic Limit & Plasticity Index of soils
PROJECTS WORKED ON
Worked as the Offshore Field Geologist for The Liquid Bulk Berths Project in Duqm, Oman (Worley Parsons)
Worked as a site Geologist in Al Dabb’iya, for the Surface Facilities Phase 3 project in Abu Dhabi for (ADCO)
Worked as a site Geologist in Zirku Island, Abu Dhabi for (ADMA- OPCO)
Conducted Repetitive Static Plate Load Tests in Zirku Island, Abu Dhabi (ADMA-OPCO)
Conducted Cone Penetration Tests for the Pre-Cast Villa Project in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi (AECOM)
Conducted Cone Penetration Tests for the Rumaitha/Shanayel Expansion Project, Abu Dhabi (GS Engineering)
Conducted CPT, ERT, TRT for the Rumaitha/Shanayel Expansion Project, Abu Dhabi (Dodsal)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Master’s Degree in Science (Geology), Pune University, India 2012 – 2014
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Geology), Goa University, India 2009 – 2012
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Science), Goa Board, India 2007 – 2009
Secondary School Certificate, Goa Board, India 2006 – 2007
2. FIELD WORK
Geological field tours to Belgaum, Kankavli and Nagpur, India – Graduation and Post-Graduation
Hydro-Geological field work at Naigaon district – Final year of Post-Graduation
Project study of the Deccan Volcanic Province, Diveghat – First year of Post-Graduation
Project study of geology around Marihal village, Belgaum district – Final year of Graduation
KEY SKILLS
Quick adaptability to new technology and technical procedures.
Commercial awareness
Analytical thinking
Strong communication skills
Team player
Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook Express
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Urdu
REFERENCE
Available upon request