Familiar Technologies: Over eight years’ Middle East experience in petroleum, marine and land geophysical survey data processing and reporting.
Experienced in SMT Kingdom software for seismic and geologic database creation, management and interpretation.
Proficient in CAD and GIS mapping using softwares uSMART, InRoads, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Atlas Seismic, Global Mapper, etc..
Regions of the world you have worked: India, UAE, Qatar and Kenya
Resume: UNNIKRISHNAN KARUMATHIL
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over eight years’ Middle East experience in petroleum, marine and land geophysical survey data processing and reporting.
Experienced in SMT Kingdom software for G&G database creation, management and interpretation.
Proficient in CAD and GIS mapping using softwares uSMART, InRoads, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Atlas Seismic, Global Mapper, etc..
A total of 18 years’ post M.Sc. experience in various fields of academic research, teaching, groundwater consultancy, marine survey data processing, GIS, 2D seismic survey designing, 2D seismic data processing and G&G database creation, management and interpretation.
EXPERIENCE:
CURRENT: EAST AFRICAN EXPLORATION LTD: Dubai UAE
(March 2009 ) Geoscientist
Create and maintain seismic and geological data base in SMT Kingdom, loading 2D seismic and well data and assist in interpretation for oil & gas exploration.
Responsible for the entire geological and geophysical data base of the company.
Responsible for the entire mapping needs of the company and preparation of various thematic maps for seismic surveys, using softwares ArcGIS, uSMART, InRoads, MicroStation, Atlas Seismic, Global Mapper, and AutoCAD.
April 2006 to Feb 2009 UPSTREAM PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS: Dubai, UAE
Sr.Marine Operations Geoscientist
Design and prepare various GIS maps for seismic surveys, using softwares like uSMART, InRoads, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Atlas Seismic, and Global Mapper.
Create and maintain seismic and geological data base in SMT Kingdom and assist in interpretation for oil & gas exploration.
2-D Seismic survey data processing using VISTA software.
2-D & 3-D Survey designing using software – MESA.
Conduct sub-bottom profile surveys prior to Piston coring for deep sea sediments.
Major Projects
• Multibeam Bathymetric & Sub-bottom Profiling surveys for Mombasa Port Development – Kenya Ports Authority. Project carried out by SECO, Mombasa, Kenya. (Used Geopulse Pinger & CODA ‘Geosurvey’ for acquisition and Coda ‘Geokit’ for processing of SBP data) – Jan-Feb 2008. Entire mapping done using uSMART & InRoads software on the MicroStation Platform.
• Piston Coring Campaign off Kenya as part of the East African Exploration Programme, 2006.
• Preparation of various thematic maps for the Transition Zone Seismic Survey around Songo Songo Island, off Tanzania, 2006-07.
Apr 2002 to Mar 2006 MARTIN MID EAST LLC: Dubai, UAE
Senior Marine Geologist / Sr.Data Processor
Prepare oceanographic and land survey charts using uSMART and InRoads software on MicroStation Platform.
Process bathymetric, geophysical (Sub-bottom, Side Scan & Magnetometer), oceanographic (Current & Tide Data) and geotechnical data.
Conduct single & multi-beam bathymetric surveys in the nearshore, coastal and harbour areas, using Reson NaviSound, Reson SeaBat 8125 & 8101 and GeoAccoustics – GeoSwathe echo sounders.
Conduct sub-bottom profiling and side scan sonar surveys.
Provide managerial, logistic and technical support to projects and QA/QC of data, maps and reports.
Assist Sr.Managers in preparation of quotation and tender documents.
Major Projects
• Bathymetric & Geophysical Surveys and Geotechnical Investigations at Al Raha Beach for Aldar properties, Abu Dhabi (Project Coordinator).
• Bathymetric, Oceanographic and Geotechnical Investigations for Buhaira Retreat, Abu Dhabi for Cansult Ltd (Project Coordinator).
• Bathymetric Survey for the Jumeirah Coastal Zone Management for Overseas AST – Interbeton.
• Bathymetric, Oceanographic and Geotechnical Investigations at Umm Bab, Qatar for SMEC Intl.
• Bathymetric Survey at Palm Jumeirah for Kerzner International.
• Water Quality Surveys at Palm Jumeirah for Kerzner International
• Volume Calculations for Palm Jumeirah for Nakheel using Swath Bathymetric Data
• Cable Route Surveys from Jabal Dhana to Sir Baniyas for Nexans Norway – Bathymetric and Geophysical Surveys.
• Offshore Pipeline Route Surveys for Technip – Topographic, Bathymetric and Geotechnical Investigation.
• Geotechnical Investigations at Khor Fakkan Port for Halcrow.
• Geotechnical Investigations for the New Duqum Port, Sultanate of Oman for AZD Surveying Company.
• Bathymetric and Geophysical Surveys in Umm Qasr Channel, Iraq for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company and Bechtel.
Jul 2001 – Mar 2002 MES PONANI COLLEGE: Ponani, Kerala, India
Lecturer in Geology
Teach Petroleum Geology, Marine Geology, Palaeontology and Physical Geology at UG and PG level.
Guide M.Sc. students in dissertation work.
Do consultancy and exploration (Electrical Resistivity Survey) for site selection for bore well and dug well.
Jan 2000 – Jul 2001 ATTAPPADY HILLS AREA DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY: Agali, Kerala, India
Hydrologist
Investigation, planning and implementation (with people’s participation) of various water resources development projects in the tribal tract of Attappady, Kerala, India.
Responsible for the monitoring of around 30 groundwater springs in the project area.
Design and supervise artificial recharging of groundwater and rainwater (roof water) harvesting programs in the project area.
Dec 1998 – Jan 2000 MES PONANI COLLEGE: Ponani, Kerala, India
Lecturer in Geology
Teach Petroleum Geology, Marine Geology, Palaeontology and Physical Geology at UG & PG level.
Nov 1992 – Dec 1998 BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India.
Junior / Senior Research Fellow
Conduct geophysical, hydrogeochemical, hydrogeological and remote sensing investigations for a research project on Salt Water Intrusion and its Environmental Implications in the Coastal Areas of Tamil Nadu
Analyse geophysical, hydrogeochemical and hydrogeological and remote sensing data.
Prepare the maps, charts, and report of the project (Report submitted to the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi).
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Earth Science
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India
M.Sc. Marine Geology
Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi, India
B.Sc. Geology
University of Calicut, Kerala, India
Diploma in GIS & Remote Sensing
Centre for Environment and Development, Kochi, India
Certificate Course in Basic Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, India
International Postgraduate Course on Hydrological Data for Water Resources Planning
Czech Agricultural University, Prague, Czech Republic
COMPUTER
SKILLS:
ArcGIS and Atlas Seismic for GIS mapping and plotting.
uSMART & InRoads for survey data processing & charting.
MicroStation and AutoCAD for various CAD, marine & land survey data plotting.
SMT Kingdom for seismic & geological database creation and structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation.
Global Mapper for georeferencing and coordinate transformations of various maps and satellite images.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office suite software.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Holds valid Indian and UAE Driver’s license for LMV
Indian Nationality
Presently employed in UAE under DMCC free zone visa
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Health: Good Built: Lean & Athletic Marital Status: Married with one child
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:
Sports & Games: Cricket (Was captain of the Club cricket team), Shuttle bad-minton and Carrom Board (Was University Champion for three years).
Others: Interested in dramas, one-act plays and other group activities. Like to travel and see and experience new places and cultures.
REFERENCES: Will be provided on request
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