Ali Angori
Clyde North
Summary
Experienced geotechnical engineer with a strong grasp of field engineering principles and a proven track record of delivering successful projects in the geotechnical sector. Eager to explore new engineering opportunities to expand expertise, leverage technical skills, and contribute leadership abilities to support company growth and team development. Committed to continuous learning and making a positive impact on organization and professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geotechnical Field Engineer
Chadwick Geotechnics Pty Ltd
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted field inspections and monitoring programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in geotechnical engineering.
- Planned and conducted geotechnical investigations effectively.
- Preparation of proposals and tenders for geotechnical investigation projects.
- Assisting senior engineers with project planning and management and liaising with clients and subcontractor.
- Geotechnical site investigations in accordance with Australian and industry standards, including:
- Desktop studies
- Gathering field data and field sampling including soil and environmental samples.
- Installation of monitoring instruments including Groundwater Monitoring Wells, Inclinometers, and Vibrating Wire Piezometers.
- Supervision of subcontractors
- Preparation of geotechnical site investigation reports, including:
- Borehole and test-pit logs (Core-GS)
- Foundation recommendation
- Preparation of figures/diagrams, plans
- Perform Geotechnical Assessments, including:
- Piling Rig Assessment
- Plate Load Testing
- Footing Inspection
- Crane Pad Assessment
- Perform thermal and earth resistivity testing
- Laboratory testing
- Site liaison person for managing contractors.
- Site liaison person with client.
- Responsible for ensuring smooth running of projects on site.
- GITA Supervision works.
Field and Laboratory Technician
Ground Science Pty Ltd
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Earthworks supervision and geotechnical field testing.
- Observe and document the construction activities and verify works comply with the project specification requirements and AS3798 guidelines.
- Performing field density tests using nuclear density gauge and collect and record the test data onto GeoTester System Civil laboratory testing in accordance with AS 1289
- Produce detailed daily reports and site plans.
- Liaising between senior geotechnical engineer and the clients
- Document soil properties and ensure the material quality is within project specification
- Record and provide evidence that the project requirements have been achieved
- Data entry and processing of results and maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Performing various types of laboratory testing in accordance with AS 1289.
- Coaching and training staff.
Freelance Interpreter
Self Employed
01.2012 - 06.2021
- Contract Interpreter at Department of Home Affairs & Others.
- Worked as professional interpreter in the Persian and Hazaragi languages.
- Provided onsite and telephone interpreting service between stakeholders and their non-English speaker clients.
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Worked and interacted with stakeholders in different industries and communities.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
Roadside Asset Conditions Surveyor
Brimbank City Council
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Identified and classified different assets.
- Used different applications to locate, assess, record and photograph roadside assets.
- Developed and executed methods to calculate roadside asset conditions and risks.
- Utilised MyPredictor to devise three-year maintenance and capital works program.
- Gathered, organized and modeled data for reports and presentations.
- Created long term financial plan.
- Conducted asset valuation with finance staff.
- Prepared conditions report.
Multicultural Education Aid
Narre Warren South P-12 College
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted Culturally and Linguistically Diverse students with mathematics, physics, and English
- Assisted teachers to provider additional support to CALD students as required during and after school hours
- Organised and ran after school homework club for CALD students.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Civil & Infrastructure
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12-2016
Advanced Diploma - Interpreting
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12-2016
Skills
- Site Investigation
- Field data collection
- Site inspections
- Quality assurance
- Report preparation
- Project management
- Site supervision
- Project permits
- Proposal and estimation
- Instrumentation
- Geotechnical Laboratory Testing
- Problem solving and task oriented
- Problem-solving skills through experience as a geotechnical engineer
- Compliance with Australian and industry standards
- Independent task completion
- Timely and efficient
- Effective communication
- Collaborate confidently with diverse stakeholders
- Effective collaboration with senior project stakeholders
- Ability to produce clear and concise documentation
Certification
- Full Victorian Drivers Licence
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Provide First Aid and CPR
- Portable Moisture / Density Gauge Operator Licence
- Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) Member
- Engineers Australia Member (MIEAust)
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES
DARI – speak, read, and write
PERSIAN – speak, read, and write
HAZARAGI – speak
Community Service
Noor Foundation Inc, Australia (2014 to 2018)
Founder & Secretary
Managed two major projects, Project You Are Not Alone (Project YANA) – brought together a group of university students to provide assistance to the newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers in Victoria; and, Discourse Room – ran fortnightly sessions to discuss and explore the different problems facing the Afghan community in order to figure out better approaches for their integration into the Australian society.
Timeline
Geotechnical Field Engineer
Chadwick Geotechnics Pty Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Field and Laboratory Technician
Ground Science Pty Ltd
07.2021 - 08.2022
Roadside Asset Conditions Surveyor
Brimbank City Council
02.2016 - 05.2016
Freelance Interpreter
Self Employed
01.2012 - 06.2021
Multicultural Education Aid
Narre Warren South P-12 College
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Civil & Infrastructure
RMIT University
Advanced Diploma - Interpreting
RMIT University
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