Hasnain Karim

Having 11 years comprehensive experience in On-shore & Off-shore operations related to infra structure, construction, earth work, geotechnical works, ground improvements and material testing. Proficient in grasping new technical concepts and utilizing them in an effective manner.  Expertise in contributing to the design, testing and report writing in Pakistan and UAE.Having 11 years comprehensive experience in On-shore & Off-shore operations related to infra structure, construction, earth work, geotechnical works, ground improvements and material testing. Proficient in grasping new technical concepts and utilizing them in an effective manner.  Expertise in contributing to the design, testing and report writing in Pakistan and UAE.

NATIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PAKISTAN (NESPAK)

     Post: Geotechnical Engineer (September 2019 – April 2022)

• To plans, organizes, directs, schedules, trains, monitors and formally evaluates the work of assigned employees.
• To ensure performance and quality of the work accordance with project specifications.
• Review of geotechnical reports and field tests report for analysis of design.
• Develops and presents the both oral and written reports to the project director and client.
• Monitoring the geotechnical investigation including filed testing and verification test.
• Supervision of Topographic survey, Geological Mapping, ERT and Seismic survey.

WSP MIDDLE EAST, UAE

Post: Geotechnical Inspector (July 2016 – August 2018)

Approval: MUSANADA

• To inspect and record the construction work carried out by contractor on site.
• To ensure performance of the work in strict accordance to the drawings and specifications.
• To ensure work is completed as scheduled and in strict accordance with project specifications, prescribed methods and procedures.
• Supervision of site activities according to approved drawings, method statements & ITP’s.
• Ground improvement work supervision such as Stone Columns (wet & dry method), DC/DR, RIC and cavity grouting works with all safety quality control measurements.
• Review of geophysical and soil investigation reports and CPT test results.
• Supervision of verification tests such as zone load test and plate load test.
• To inspect the data acquisition by MASW method geophysical survey.
• Assist the RE in reviews of geotechnical and design reports.

MATRIX Laboratory For Geotechnical Services & Material Testing, UAE

Post: Geotechnical Engineer (January 2015 – July 2016)

• Conduction of soil investigation studies and preparing the factual geotechnical reports.
• Supervision of field tests and lab tests related to geotechnical engineering.
• Conduction and preparation of final test reports for special tests.
• Interpretation of test results and report to lab manager in case of any failure in test result.
• To check the suitability of material under the specifications limit.
• Conduction of soil and rock laboratory testing and preparation of reports.
• Preparation of site plan and follow up the all activities carried out on site.
• Preparation of borehole logs on “gINT software”

IVCC ENGINEERING (Pvt.) Ltd. Pakistan

Post: Engineering Geologist (November 2012 – October 2014)

• Perform sampling, testing, maintaining the record and reporting as per project specification.
• Conduction of pilling, drilling and dewatering activities with all safety quality control.
• Soil investigation studies and interpretation of borehole logs and make factual reports.
• Perform checks of material delivered to the project for conformance with approved source.
• Preparation of bar bending schedule with project specifications and approved drawings.
• Inspection of aggregate material for suitability and slump test for concrete.
• Seepage well drilling and monitoring of groundwater with digital peizometer.
• Monitoring and channelize the drainage pattern as per project specifications.
• Installation of inclinometer and monitoring the ground movement.
• Collection of field samples and preparation of schedule for laboratory testing.
• Preparing of daily site reports for all activities carried out on site.
• Coordination with clients regarding site works.

Drillers Engineers and Constructors (DECON) Pakistan

Post: Field Geologist (September 2011 – August 2012)

• Collecting and preserving the soil and core samples from site.
• Selection of suitable soil and core samples as per international standards.
• Identification and description of soil and core samples.
• Preparation of borehole logs and their cross sections.
• Installation and monitoring of peizometer for ground level.
• Conduction of field test and all in-situ testing on site.
• Preparation of schedule for laboratory routine testing.

Preparing and maintaining monthly, weekly and daily progress reports.

EDUCATION:

Degrees                                          CGPA/Div                  Session

BS (Hons)/Msc Geology                      3.2/4.0                          2011                                                         Intermediate                                             1st                                           2007                                                        Matriculation                                            1st                                           2005