Basnagodage Kasun Chanaka Basnagoda
Engineering Geologist
Cooma,NSW
Summary
Experienced Chief Geologist with a strong background in geological mapping, rock mass evaluation, and tunnel investigations on large-scale projects such as Snowy 2.0. Skilled in using RMR, GSI, and Q systems, conducting probe drilling and OTV, and leading a team of geologists. Proven ability to communicate technical findings to stakeholders and deliver accurate reports and practical solutions for complex geological challenges.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineering Geologist
Webuild Australia
04.2022 - Current
- Conducted geological mapping for TBM operations, drill and blast tunnels, and slopes, and performed detailed rock mass evaluations utilizing RMR, GSI, and Q classification systems.
- Prepared comprehensive geological reports, documenting findings and analyses, and assessed tunnel support requirements based on design specifications, providing recommendations for additional support measures as necessary.
- Performed probe drilling and prepared detailed reports on drilling parameters and outcomes.
- Conducted optical televiewer (OTV) and endoscope to obtain high-resolution, 360-degree images of probe walls for structural analysis.
- Analyzed discontinuity data from OTV to accurately characterize rock mass features and orientations, assessed potential geological hazards during tunneling, and developed practical mitigation strategies and solutions based on site data and analysis.
- Led daily meetings to communicate geological findings and monitoring data to clients and design teams.
- Presented technical information clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project progress and geological conditions in accordance with employer requirements and project objectives.
Tunnel Geologist
Infotechs IDEAS (Pvt) Ltd
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Infortechs Ideas Pvt Ltd (Tractebel-Engie-Geo-Consultant JV)
- Supervision of contractors geological tunnel mapping
- Rock mass classification and slope stability analysis.
- Determining the tunnel supports based on approved design drawings.
- Preparation of detailed as-built, geo-structural maps and rock support maps for the tunnel.
- Geological probing and groundwater monitoring.
- Pre-excavation grouting and post-excavation grouting.
- Supervision of instrumentation and monitoring.
- Infortechs Ideas Pvt Ltd (Tractebel-Engie-Geo-Consultant JV)
Engineering Geologist
OMRANMARU Construction Company
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Preparation of Geological maps of TBM tunnel.
- Determining the tunnel supports based on approved design drawings.
- Geological probing and groundwater monitoring.
- Prediction of weak underground situations and design a better grouting plan for high water ingress situations.
Engineering Geologist
BAZMAN Construction Company
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Preparation of geological maps of tunnel structures foundations, embankments and slopes.
- Data analysis with DIPS and related software.
- Quality controlling works in tunnel gate structures concreting work.
Engineering Geologist
EV-YOL Construction Company
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Geological and geotechnical site investigations work.
- Preparation of geological Maps of dam foundations, embankments and other slopes.
- Preparation of reports for quantifying of rock, soil and weathered rocks volume.
- Quality controlling and quantity surveying works in concrete dams.
Engineering Geologist
FARAB Construction Company
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Geological and geotechnical mapping.
- Geological and geotechnical site investigations.
- Stability analysis and underground support system design works for the Link Tunnel.
Engineering Geologist
University of Peradeniya
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Geological and geotechnical mapping.
- Project risk analysis around the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project area.
Engineering Geologist
EV-YOL Construction Company
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Geological and geotechnical site investigation.
- Tunnel mapping, data collection, interpretation and documentation works.
- Preparation final geological maps with AutoCAD.
Geologist
Geo Engineering & Consultant (Pvt) Ltd
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Geological and geotechnical site investigations.
- Rock and soil testing.
- Report preparation works.
Education
MSc. - Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
University Of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University Of Peradeniya
Skills
Tunneling Q-System
Publications
BLAST DESIGN MODIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE RATES OF EXCAVATION OF UMA OYA PROJECT LINK TUNNEL, Kasun Basnagoda, J Ranasooriya, 2016
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Developed and implemented advanced Excel macros to automate repetitive data processing tasks, significantly reducing manual workload and improving data accuracy.
- Designed and managed automated databases using Power Query, enabling seamless data cleaning, transformation, and consolidation from multiple sources.
- Created AutoCAD 2D models to interpret global geological conditions and ground instabilities, enabling the identification of potential failure modes at various project locations.
Timeline
Engineering Geologist
Webuild Australia
04.2022 - Current
Tunnel Geologist
Infotechs IDEAS (Pvt) Ltd
01.2019 - 04.2022
Engineering Geologist
OMRANMARU Construction Company
11.2018 - 01.2019
Engineering Geologist
BAZMAN Construction Company
04.2018 - 10.2018
Engineering Geologist
EV-YOL Construction Company
12.2016 - 03.2018
Engineering Geologist
FARAB Construction Company
09.2015 - 12.2016
Engineering Geologist
University of Peradeniya
06.2015 - 08.2015
Engineering Geologist
EV-YOL Construction Company
07.2014 - 05.2015
Geologist
Geo Engineering & Consultant (Pvt) Ltd
01.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University Of Peradeniya
MSc. - Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
University Of Peradeniya
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