Job Title: Junior Site / Excavation Geologist

Experience: 2–3 Years

Location: Chennai

Job Type: Full time / Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on, field-oriented Junior Geologist with 1 to 2 years of experience to join our operations team. The ideal candidate will be heavily involved in on-site excavation monitoring, lithological logging, soil/rock sampling, and ensuring that excavation and earthmoving activities align with geological and geotechnical designs. This role requires working outdoors in diverse terrain and collaborating closely with civil, mining, and excavation teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Excavation & Site Oversight: Monitor daily excavation, trenching, and test-pitting operations to verify subsurface conditions against expected geological models.
- Geological Logging: Perform accurate lithological, geotechnical, and structural logging of drill cores, soil samples, and excavation faces.
- Sampling & Testing: Collect, label, and dispatch soil, rock, and aggregate samples following strict QA/QC protocols.
- Mapping & Data Collection: Assist in geological mapping, face mapping, and spatial data collection using GPS and GIS tools.
- Reporting:



Prepare concise daily shift reports, progress logs, and data entries regarding ground conditions and excavation volumes.
- Safety Compliance: Strictly enforce and adhere to site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, conducting regular safety audits and hazard assessments for earthworks.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./B.Tech) in Geology, Applied Geology, Earth Sciences, or Geotechnical Engineering.
- Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on professional experience in field geology, mining, civil construction, or excavation projects.
- Physical Fitness & Mobility: Physically fit with the capability to work long hours in rugged outdoor field environments, harsh weather, and remote project sites.
- Technical Proficiency: Basic understanding of geological modeling or mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS, AutoCAD, or RockWare) and proficiency in MS Excel.
- Licenses/Permits: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel or relocate temporarily to project sites.

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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