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Umer Habib

Hydrologist
Perth,WA

Summary

Enthusiastic Hydro-geologist prepared to take next step with new team in engineering industry. In-depth knowledge of hydraulic structures, dams, watershed improvement, rail hydraulic structures, flood, and drainage pump systems, water quality treatment systems and stream restoration projects. Resourceful professional with excellent interpersonal skills to work as part of team to accomplish challenging objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Consultant Hydrologist

Emerge Associates
12.2023 - Current
  • Implemented innovative data collection techniques to enhance accuracy of hydro-geologic assessments.
  • Improved water management strategies with development of effective groundwater models.
  • Enhanced environmental protection efforts by identifying and assessing contaminant migration pathways.
  • Monitored regional groundwater levels and quality in Western Australia while enabling informed decision-making for resource allocation.
  • Provided timely solutions to client inquiries, maintaining strong business relationships and fostering customer satisfaction.

Exploration Geologist

Zenith Minerals Limited
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Investigated composition, structure and history of Earth's crust by collecting, examining, measuring and classifying soils, minerals, rocks and fossil remains.
  • Coordinated stakeholder engagement sessions to gather input and address public concerns regarding water resource management projects.
  • Investigated groundwater contamination sources through subsurface investigations and remediation planning efforts.
  • Improved water resource management by conducting hydro-geologic and hydraulic analyses.

Exploration Geologist

Stellar Resources
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Used geochemical, geophysical, and drilling methods to design sediment-hosted Tin mineralisation exploration programs.
  • Collected and recorded samples and data from diamond drilling in Tasmania and Western Australia.
  • Collected, reviewed, and interpreted real-time and long-term geological data gleaned from potential orogenic gold zones in Australia
  • Planned and conducted geological, geochemical, and geophysical field studies and surveys by collecting samples and conducting drilling and testing programs
  • Compiled data, prepared reports, completed underground modeling, and created maps with QGIS and Leapfrog.

Lab Demonstrator

University Of Tasmania, Sandy Bay Campus
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts
  • Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students

Field Geologist

Hanan Tech Pt Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Developed accurate proposals and determined costs for investigation procedures.
  • Performed geotechnical analysis and research to assess construction site conditions for COMSATS
  • Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, job sites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
  • Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
  • Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements for water quality protection.

Education

Ph.D. - Geological And Earth Sciences

Centre For Ore Deposit And Earth Sciences
Hobart, TAS
04.2018 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

COMSATS Institute of Information And Technology
Abbottabad
03.2015 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

Department of Geology
Peshawar, KPK
11.2009 - 07.2013

Skills

ARC-QGIS/Micromine

Accomplishments

  • Secured a fully paid Scholarship during master’s course and research work in 2015 and 2017
  • Won best poster presenter award at ICNCG conference, Pakistan in 2017

Certification

BSBWHS414 "Contribute to WHS risk management"

Software

XPSWMM

HEC-RES

AutoCAD

ARC-GIS

2D-FLOW

Publications

Shah, S. H. A., Sajjad, R. U., Javed, A., Habib, U., Ahmad, F., & Mohamed, A. Geotechnical Investigation and Stabilization of Soils through Limestone powder at Abbottabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan: A Cost Effective and Sustainable Approach. Frontiers in Earth Science, 11, 1243975.
Habib, U., Meffre, S., Berry, R., & Belousova, E. (2022). Provenance of lower Paleozoic sedimentary rocks in Tasmania and Waratah Bay, southern Victoria: constraints from detrital zircon hafnium isotopes and trace- element geochemistry. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/08120099.2023.2137847
Shah, S. H. A., Habib, U., Mohamed, A., Aziz, M., Rehman, Q. U., Saleem, A. (2022). Laboratory and Insitu stabilization of compacted clay through granite waster powder. Sustainability, 14, 14459.
Shah, S. H. A., Tanoli, J. I., Habib, U., Rehman, Q. U., Ali, E., & Mohamed, A. (2022). Assessing Potential of Dor River as Small Hydro Project for Lessening Energy Crisis and Enhancing Tarbela Reservoir Life in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Water, 14(17), 2683.
Habib. U, Meffre. S, Berry Ron., Kultasyos. S. (2021). Detrital zircon age constraints and provenance of the Paleozoic sediments in Tasmania and Waratah Bay, Victoria. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences. (650- 665). DOI:10.1080/08120099.2022.20004933.
Habib, U., Musgrave, R., & Meffre, S. (2022). Paleomagnetic testing of the Lachlan Orocline hypothesis: Overprinting of remanence in Paleozoic rocks of the Lachlan Orogen in southeast Australia. Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 69(1), 61-82.
Asghar A., Habib.U., Rehman.A., Noor.Z., Zain. A., & Muhammad,I. (2016). Tectonic Imprints of the Hazara Kashmir Syntaxis on the Mesozoic Rocks Exposed in Munda, Mohmand Agency, Northwest Pakistan. Acta Geologica Sinica-English Edition, 90(2), 440-455.
Qureshi, K. A., Shah, M. R., Meerani, I. A., Fahad, S., Hussain, H., & Habib, U. (2020). Sedimentology and Economic Significance of Hangu Formation, Northwest Pakistan. International Journal of Economic and Environmental Geology, 11(1), 48-554.
Habib, U., Sabir, M. A., Abbas, Q. S., & Shah, S. H. A. (2018). The causes and prevision of mine subsidence in lesser Himalayas, Abbottabad. Journal of Himalayan Earth Sciences, 51(2A), 1-7.5.

Confrences:
Sabir, M. A., Shah, S. H. A., & Habib, U. (2017, April). Establishment of hydroelectric microgrids, need of the time to resolve energy shortage problems. Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET) (pp. 16-21). IEEE.6.
Habib, U., Meffre, S., Berry, R., Belosouva. E.,Bottrill, R. (2022) Geochronology, geochemistry, and zircon Hf-isotopic systematics of the middle Cambrian igneous suites and metasedimentary rocks in western Tasmania and central Victoria (In review Lithos) Conferences:
Habib, U., Meffre, S., Bottrill, R., (2021) Age constraints on the formation and emplacement of Cambrian Ophiolites along Heathcote, Dookie, and Governor fault zones, Central Victoria. Australian Earth science convention, Tasmania.
Habib, U., Meffre, S., Gun, K., Berry, R.F. (2021). Provenance of Late Cambrian- Ordovician sedimentary rocks in western, north-eastern Tasmania and southern Victoria: Constraints from U/Pb dating, zircon geochemistry and εHf isotope. Australian Earth science convention, Tasmania
Habib, U & Sabir, A. (2018). Empirical modelling EM: A generic approach applied to valuate mine subsidence, upheaval and valley siege along Sherwan Valley, Abbottabad. Earth Sciences Conf Pakistan. 42pp
Habib, U., Nawaz, A., Imran, M., & Shah, D. A. (2017, January). Comparison between physico-mechanical properties of granite and rhyolite in Sawabi area, Northwest Pakistan. In International Conference on New Challenges in Geotechnical Engineering.

Timeline

Consultant Hydrologist

Emerge Associates
12.2023 - Current

Exploration Geologist

Zenith Minerals Limited
07.2022 - 11.2023

Exploration Geologist

Stellar Resources
02.2022 - 07.2022

Lab Demonstrator

University Of Tasmania, Sandy Bay Campus
02.2021 - 05.2021

Ph.D. - Geological And Earth Sciences

Centre For Ore Deposit And Earth Sciences
04.2018 - 12.2021

Field Geologist

Hanan Tech Pt Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2018

Master of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

COMSATS Institute of Information And Technology
03.2015 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

Department of Geology
11.2009 - 07.2013
Umer HabibHydrologist