CURRICULUM VITAE
Sooraj Balachandran
E-mail : sooraj333@gmail.com
Mob : +966 580726920 / +91 9526615770
Career objective
Looking for an organization where I can professionally provide surveying functions efficiently, and utilize my technical excellence in the field, in developing the projects to the exact specifications and offer highly customized service. I am having 15 years of work experience in GCC, Road, Rail & Survey field.
Technical Education & Qualification
Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from Board of Technical Education, Kerala. For the year 2002-2005
One year Survey Diploma from Central Institute Mallappally Kottayam Kerala.
Instrument Capabilities & Work Summary
Expert in Tunnel works, like excavation, primary & secondary lining.
Rail track lines installation supervision and alignment checking
Expert in using of TCP Tunneling Software in Topcon
Expert in using Magnet Field survey software
Expert in handling Survey Equipment’s – G P S (Leica, Topcon, Trimble & Chcnav iBase i73)
Total Station (Sokkia, Leica, Topcon, Nikon), Theodolite, Levels etc.
Site/field investigation and reporting
Establishment of monuments for horizontal and vertical controls
GPS surveying and processing
Topographic and Profile Surveys by using Total Station
Preparation of As-built drawings and plan in AutoCAD & Civil 3D
Preparation of contour plan and surface models such as DEM/DTM, TIN etc
Preparation of setting out details (coordinates and levels)
Setting out of structures and leveling,
Earthwork calculations,
Preparation of daily basis survey reports and project reports
All type of auto level machines
Computer Skills:
Windows Installation, software installation & hardware
Auto CAD (All version), Civil 3D 2017, AutoCAD 2009,2010 & 2014
Global Mapper, Google Earth pro
Ms Office (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel)
Windows Page Maker
Adobe Photoshop etc.
Professional Experience
Started working with Geo Harbour Middle East Saudi Arabia at their SPARK Aramco project and Red Sea Project
Worked with Perfect Survey Solutions (Sub) with Begorra Infrastructure and Developers Pvt Ltd from June 2019 to Dec 2021
Worked with Riyadh Metro Project (BACS) Almabani General Contracting from June 2015 to April 2019
Worked with L&T sub contractor Kerala Metro Rail as a Rail Site Supervisor from 2014 Jun to 2015 may
Worked with Best Infrastructure Developers LLC, Muscat, Oman as a Sr. Surveyor from Sep 2013 to June 2014
2-year experience as Sr. Civil Surveyor in Larsen & Toubro Sultanate of Oman May 2011- May2013
1-year experience in Land Surveyor in Al-Balagh contracting co, DOHA, QATAR February 2010- March 2011
4-year experience in U.A.E Bin Hafeez Est Abu Dhabi February 2006- January 2010
1-year work experience as Site Supervisor in Vadakkedathu Constructions Kerala May 2005- January 2006
Experience Record
(1) Jan 2022 to Dec 2022
Working as a Sr. Surveyor come site engineer in Geo Harbor Middle East Saudi Arabia at their Spark Dammam Project and Red Sea Solar Farm Project.
Responsibilities
Manage and plan Survey works according to the project
Prepare and plan the survey points, maps and contour
Assign survey crew for the survey works
Maintain Survey records data, prepare WIR for inspections
Calculating quantity of the materials and concrete
(1) June 2019 to Dec 2021
Worked as a Sr Surveyor come Site supervisor in Perfect Survey Solutions (Sub) with Begorra Infrastructure and Developers Pvt Ltd at their Kerala Road widening and reconstructing project
Responsibilities
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
(2) June 2015 to March 2019
Worked as Sr. Surveyor in Al-Mabani General Contractors at their Riyadh Metro Project
Responsibilities
Monitoring Tunnel works and establishing tunnel controls.
Rail track lines installation supervision and alignment checking
To calculate heights, depths, relative positions, distances, and other characteristics of the terrain to perform a work activity.
To compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data in order to determine positions, shapes and elevations of topographic features.
To establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
To sketch the path above a surface area, following any excavation work.
To prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports and legal descriptions of surveys in order to certify and assume liability for work performed.
To coordinate report findings with engineers and architectural personnel, clients, and other parties involved with the projects.
To prepare / supervise preparation of all data, charts, records, and to record the results of land surveys and features.
To verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at various sites.
Tunnel excavation primary lining and secondary lining of short Crete,
(3) June 2014 to May 2015
Worked with L&T sub contractor Kerala Metro Rail as a Rail Site Supervisor from 2014 Jun to 2015 may
(4) September 2013 to June 2014
Working as a Sr. Surveyor in Best Infrastructure Developers LLC Oman Infra Projects mainly in Roads
Project (1): Design & Construction of Improvements on Sultan Qaboos Street from Al Mawelah Interchange to Muscat International Airport Interchange
(5) May 2011 to May 2013
Working as a Civil Surveyor in Larsen & Toubro Oman in
Project: 1) Power Transmission and Distribution Almuna and Barka
Consultant: Majan Electrical Company
Project: 2) Salalah International Air Port Project
Consultant: Cowi-Larson
Project: 3) MOD Project, Rusayl, Oman.
Consultant: National Engineering Office ( NEO )
Project: 4) PDO Marmul Power System Upgrade /132KV
Consultant: Velocy
(6) February 2010 to February 2011
Working as a Sr. land surveyor in Al-Balagh Contracting co: DOHA, QATAR at their building works
Project: 1) Civil Defense Headquarters, Wadi Al Sail, Doha, Qatar
Consultant: Davis Langdon
Project Value: Qr: 200 million
Nature of Works: Multistory buildings, underground parking’s, Mosque, Swimming
pool, Roundabout, kerb stones, pipe line networks etc.
(7) February 2006 to January 2010
Working as a Land Surveyor in Bin Hafeez Est. Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. at their infrastructure works (Road Pipe Line Bridge section etc.)
Project: 1) Rehabilitation, Upgrading and widening of Abu Dhabi
Dubai Road, Contract 1B
Consultant: Parkman Ltd.
Project Value: Dhs. 159,686,508.08
Nature of Works: Road Works including Bridge and Culverts, Water works,
Surface Drainage works, Telephone Relocation works &
Electrical works, Facing Panels
Project: 2) Construction of the Dualling between Baniyas East and Al
Heeliyah Road Relocation and Protection of Waterlines
Consultant: Ital Consult
Project Value: Dhs. 800 million
Nature of Works: Construction and Widening of Roads, Construction of Bridge
Underpass Culverts & Water works, Drainage and Storm water
Works, Telephone & Electric Relocation Works
Project: 3) Replacement of Roundabouts with Signalized Intersections in
Mohamed Bin Zayed City (Civil works)
Consultant: De Leuw Cather International Limited Engineers and Planners
Project Value: Dhs. 250 million
Nature of Works: Replacement of Roundabouts with Signalized Intersections and
Widening of roads and extensions of ducts and making culverts etc.
Responsibilities
Setting out for earthworks and all other structure related works.
Managing the surveying crew in their day to day works.
Co-coordinating with the chief surveyor to achieve a steady progress
Co-coordinating with the Project Engineers, Site Engineers etc.
Handling vide variety of surveying equipments
To manage a daily production sheet for the project.
To record survey data’s in an efficient manner
Calculating the levels and co-ordinates for all works.
Setting out of curves and reference points using total station
Establishing levels for filling works, asphalt works, concrete works,
Waterline installation and storm water works.
Study all project drawings and prepare the schedules for surveying of the project
Submit all necessary documents to Consultants/Quantity surveyor including RFI
and WIR
Follow-up approval of works and any necessary corrective actions required for non-conforming areas
(5) May 2005 to January 2006
Working as a Site Supervisor in Vadakkedathu Constructions, India, Kerala at their Road Works
Responsibilities
Supervise the road work in good manner
To manage a daily production sheet for the project
Valid Driving License
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Indian
Contact Details
E-mail : sooraj333@gmail.com
Mob : +91 9526615770 (India )
+966 580726920 (KSA)
Passport Details
Passport Number: V3052915
Place of Issue: Trivandrum, India
Date of Issue :20-10-2021
Date of Expiry: 19-10-2031
Personal Details
Name: Sooraj Balachandran
Sex: Male
DOB: 27-09-1984
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Arabic (Spoken)
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief
Sooraj Balachandran