Geotechnical Engineer Training Program
Resume:
*. Name of Applicant
:
CESAR B. CABRERA
*. Current Residential Address
:
Unit 406 Pearl Building, Rosewood Pointe, Acacia Estate, Bgy. Ususan, Taguig City, Philippines
Mobile Nos.
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:
E-Mail Address
:
****************@*****.***; ****************@*****.***
3. Date of Birth
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03 June,1957
Citizenship
:
Filipino
Type of Government ID and
ID Number.
:
Passport / P6764580B
4. Education
:
Adamson University - B.S. Geology (1974-1978)
5. Membership in
Professional Associations
:
Geological Society of the Philippines
6. Other Trainings
:
2nd COASTPLAN Roving Seminar in Vietnam- 1996
Training Program on Deep Sea Bed mining for Managers, Policy and Project Planners for the enterprise of International Sea-bed Authority in China - 1995
Field Symposium and Conference on the Geology and Mineral Resources of the Baguio District and adjacent areas. - 1994
Geological Investigation of Celebes Sea regarding the Subduction Zone in the area and vicinity on board RV SONNE - 1991
Offshore Geophysical and Geological surveys and Towed gamma-ray Spectrometer demonstration Sponsored by CCOP and British Geological Survey in Palawan- 1989
Group Training Course on Offshore Prospecting in Japan - 1983
7. Countries of Work Experience
:
Saudi Arabia; Micronesia; Hong Kong and Bangladesh
8. Languages
:
Speaking
Reading
Writing
English
Good
Good
Good
Filipino (Mother Tongue)
Good
Good
Good
9. Employment Record:
From
To
Employer
Positions Held
2023
Present
Foresight Development and Surveying Company
Geotechnical Engineer
2023
2023
Shanxi Hydraulic Engineering Construction Bureau Co. Ltd.
Geotechnical Engineer/Tunnel Engineer
2022
2023
Sumitomo Mitsui Engineering Const. Bangladesh
Technical Supervisor-Geotechnical Eng’g
2019
2022
T.C.G.I. Engineers Philippines
Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
2017
2019
Tractebel Engie Group Philippines
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
2016
2017
DCCD-PRIMEX-ALAI-EDCOP-SYSTRA JOINT VENTURE
Senior Geotechnical Engineer(Consultant)
2015
2015
SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) Generation Inc
Senior Ground Investigation Geologist
2010
2014
Gammon Construction Ltd.
Hong Kong
Project Engineering Geologist
2009
2010
Pacific International Inc.(PII)
Geotechnical Engineer cum Laboratory in Charge
2007
2009
SAUDI LABS LTD., K.S.A
Site Investigation and Laboratory Testing
Geological Engineer
2004
2006
MEGA PHILIPPINES INC.,
Site Investigation and Laboratory Testing Geotechnical Contracting Company
Project Engineer/ Manager/Geologist
1998
2000
COLENCO Power Design Engineering (Quality Assurance and Consultant for CP CASECNAN Hydroelectric and Multi- Purpose Project
GEOLOGIST
1978
1998
Marine Geology Division, Mines and Geosciences Bu., Department of Environment and Natural Resources
SR. GEOLOGIST
9.0 Detailed Tasks Assigned
11. Work Undertaken that Best Illustrates
Capability to Handle the Tasks Assigned
Supervisions of nearshore geotechnical activities in jack-up rigs(pontoon) for CPT, SPT and continuous Core drillings. Systematic geotechnical borehole core logging of borehole drilling activities within the project sites. Full geological and geotechnical assessments of dam and slope foundation. Collects, examines, evaluation and laboratory analyses of soil, rock and water samples taken from project area. Prepares geotechnical and geological evaluation reports on designated project. Hands on computer experience on applications such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office COREL Draw, DIPS, WEDGE, UNWEDGE and SWEDGE
Name of assignment or project: Consulting Services for the Feasibility Study Detailed Engineering Design of Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project (Phase II).
Month and Year: November 13, 2023 to Present
Location: Philippines
Client: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Main project features: Feasibility Study of the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Prpject(LLRN) Detailed Engineering Design of the LLRN Project (Phase II)
Positions held: Geotechnical Engineer(National Consultant)
Activities performed: Reconnaissance on Eastern side of Laguna Lake to confirmation of geotechnical situation and preparation of TOR with International Experts. Support for the preparation of TOR for Geotechnical Investigation Survey for Eastern Side. Support for the procurement of selection for the sub-consultant (capability, cost, etc). Preparation of the site investigation for GI survey. Communication with Sub-contractor during the survey period using the communication tool (viber, etc) and Physical meeting. Monitoring of GI survey (several time of week and concentrate for 1 week) and checking of the observed Borehole result and Laboratory Test. Informing to International Experts (Mr. Yokokawa and Mr. Koizumi). Support for the calculation of soft soil and liquefaction analysis. Support for preparation of some drawings for the Drawing for Viaduct/Bridge/Tunnel. Preparation of Report for the Draft Report on Topographic Survey and Geotechnical Survey Report and responsible for the Comment from DPWH..
Name of assignment or project: Construction of aqueduct tunnel BNAQ 07 from source in Bigte to La Mesa Dam.
Month and Year: March 27, 2023 to November 30, 2023 (09 Months)
Location: Philippines
Client: Manila Water and Sewerage System; Prime Water and Maynilad
Main project features: Construction of Water conveyance from Bigte – Novaliches Aqueduct Tunnel.
Positions held: Geotechnical Engineer/Tunnel Engineer
Activities performed: Provide expert engineering advice and recommendations for construction project. Perform geotechnical studies, field tests, analysis, and design. Prepare and present findings and recommendations to leadership. Organize and direct geotechnical site assessment. Develop engineering plans and specifications for tunnel construction projects.
Name of assignment or project: Consulting Services for Renewable and sustainable energy, Infrastructure and Water Resources Projects.
Month and Year: April 6, 2022 to March 18, 2023 ( 12 Months)
Location: Bangladesh
Client: Government of Bangladesh
Main project features: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge Construction Project (Package No. - WD2).
Positions held: Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
Activities performed: Geotechnical foundation design of railway viaduct and bridges (SPSP pile foundation). Steel Pipe Sheet Pile (SPSP). Geological analysis and geotechnical study of several priority areas of the project. Supervision of site works in accordance with Company and Project’s standards. Participate and coordinate for execution of Pile Dynamic Test of all Test piles of every SPSP pier.
Name of assignment or project: Consulting Services for Renewable and sustainable energy, Infrastructure and Water Resources
Month and Year: May 07, 2019 to March 15, 2022 (34 Months)
Company: T.C.G.I. Engineers Philippines
Location: Philippines
Client: Various client in the Philippines
Main project features: Consulting Services for Program Management, Construction Management, Capacity Building for Renewable Energy, Water Resources and Infrastructure.
Positions held: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Activities performed: Geotechnical foundation design of expressway roads and bridges (pile foundation). Geological analysis and geotechnical study of several priority projects of the company. Supervision of site works in accordance with Company and Project’s standards. Engaged in the study and development of South Luzon Expressway Extension Project. Geological and geotechnical study of the premises of Siargao Airport. Geological and geotechnical study on Light Rail Transit Line 2 West Extension Project (LRT 2). Engaged in the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project(NSCR) for Malolos, Bulacan to Minalin, Pampanga Railway Package 1 as Geotechnical Engineer.
Name of assignment or project: Consulting Services for Renewable and sustainable energy, Infrastructure and Water Resources
Month and Year: March 15, 2017 to May 06, 2019 (27 Months)
Company: Tractebel Engie Group Philippines
Location: Philippines
Client: Various client in the Philippines
Main project features: Consulting Services for Program Management, Construction Management, Capacity Building for Renewable Energy, Water Resources and Infrastructure.
Positions held: Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Activities performed: Geotechnical design and analysis. Supervision of site works in accordance with Company and Project’s standards. Conducts nearshore and offshore geotechnical and geological field investigation and assessment for the expansion of the existing terminal facilities in Batangas LNG Import and Regasification Terminal. Supervises nearshore geotechnical activities in jack-up rigs(pontoon) for CPT, SPT and continuous Core drillings. Participated on full feasibility study for a preliminary design of an additional Aqueduct (BNAQ7) to replace existing old and decommissioned Aqueducts(BNAQ 1&2) of the Angat water supply system for MWSS (ADB funded project).
Name of assignment or project: Geotechnical and Geological Investigations Studies Phase I for the proposed Alimit Hydroelectric Power Project and Pump Storage Project located in Ifugao Province Philippines
Month and Year: April 06, 2015 to December 05, 2015 (9 Months)
Location: Philippines
Client: SN Aboitiz Power, Inc.
Main project features: Geotechnical and Geological Investigations Studies Phase I for the proposed Alimit Hydroelectric Power Project and Pump Storage Project located in Ifugao Province Philippines.
Positions held: Senior Ground Investigation Geologist
Activities performed: Assist in leading and supervising the geotechnical investigations across the Alimit Project site. Acts as deputy to Lead Ground Investigation(GI) Geologist. Coordinate with the investigation contractors, manage costs time and quality investigations. Undertake planning, management and coordinate with other GI Geologists. Coordinate with SNAP Sr. Geologist and Project Director. Performs such additional duties and functions as may be assigned by the designated immediate superior from time to time.
Name of assignment or project: Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A: Construction of Sewage Conveyance System from North Point to Stonecutters Island in Hong Kong
Month and Year: November 04, 2010 to July 31, 2014 (33 Months)
Location: Hong Kong
Client: Drainage Services Department
Main project features: Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2A Construction of Sewage Conveyance System comprises of 4 shaft up to a depth on 165 m. 8 raise bores shafts, 12 km of tunnel constructed by drill and blast excavation, shot Crete, systematic high pressure grouting and concrete lined. The 12 km long tunnel was made from North Point to Stonecutters Island in Hong Kong
Positions held: Project Engineering Geologist
Activities performed: Conducts geologic mapping investigation on full section of deep excavation (165m depth) production shaft sinking and tunnel adit every advance excavation progress. Evaluation of the shaft rock class using Q value system to determine and recommend type of support works for every excavated section. Conducts convergency monitoring by extensometer reading to evaluate shaft and tunnel movement after excavations. Makes geotechnical reports for the pre-installed piezometer instruments exceedances surrounding the project site.
Name of assignment or project: Weno Road Drainage and Utilities Upgrading Project
Month and Year: December 14, 2009 to October 20, 2010 (10 Months)
Location: Chuuk, Micronesia
Client: Government of Chuuk Micronesia
Main project features: Weno Road Drainage and Utilities Upgrade Project Phase I
Positions held: Geotechnical Engineer cum Laboratory in Charge
Activities performed: Conducts geotechnical investigation and evaluation of existing road profile section of the project during excavation of sewer manholes and sewer pipelines. Prepares geotechnical evaluation report of the abovementioned projects. Acts as in charge of the laboratory for all tests within the project area. Conducts Digital Cone Penetration Tests (DCPT) and Static Cone Penetration Tests (SCPT) of existing subsurface soil within the project area to verify stability of ground condition. Soil profile logging of all trenches and excavation for sewer manholes, pipeline connection, waterline including those recently backfilled trenches. Preparation of geotechnical reports related to subsurface profile section, groundwater condition and other earthworks activities including laboratory tests results.
Name of assignment or project: •Drilling for proposed construction of residential/commercial buildings, towers, bridges and railway tracks.
•Resistivity measurement project for transmission towers.
•Measurement of water head piezometer on some boreholes within the project area.
Month and Year: May 29, 2007 to June 30, 2009 (25 Months)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Client: Various clients in KSA
Main project features: Company provides site investigations, material testing, quality control and geotechnical engineering services to consultants and contractors in the construction industry in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia.
Positions held: Geological Engineer
Activities performed: Conducts subsurface geotechnical and geological studies for foundation of several high rise buildings that include residential (villas) and commercial buildings, as, hotels, shopping malls, hospitals & mosque, as well as communication and power transmission towers including cloverleaf roads and bridge overpass/underpass and railway track lines. Manages core logging, analyses and interpretation of soil and rock sample data collected during drilling operations of the above project sites and prepared geological and geotechnical reports thereafter with recommendation of subsurface improvement. Soil laboratory analyses and study of the gathered samples such as water, rock and soil from field projects. Preparation of day to day geotechnical and geological reports of the abovementioned projects.
Name of assignment or project: Geological and Geotechnical Investigations, Geophysical Surveys, Water Resources Development and in specialized fields such as Bored Piling, Rock Anchoring, Soil Nailing, Micro Piling and Grouting
Month and Year: July 16, 2004 to January 31, 2006 (19 Months)
Location: Philippines
Client: Various Clients
Main project features: Company provides Geological and Geotechnical Investigations, Geophysical Surveys, Water Resources Development and in specialized fields such as Bored Piling, Rock Anchoring, Soil Nailing, Micro Piling and Grouting.
Positions held: Project Engineer/ Manager/Geologist
Activities performed: Conducts geotechnical investigation and evaluation of all transmission towers of the National Transmission Corporation; Standard Penetration Test and Rotary drilling of every tower sites including resistivity measurements (for groundwater detection). Rectification and remedial measures existing foundation problems. Soil laboratory study of the gathered samples from field projects. Supervises bored and mini piling activities.
Name of assignment or project: Casecnan Multipurpose Power Project
Month and Year: February 16, 1998 to October 31, 2000 (32 Months)
Location: Philippines
Client: California Energy
Main project features: Casecnan Multipurpose Power Project is a water diversion scheme for hydropower generation and irrigation purposes
Positions held: GEOLOGIST
Activities performed: Undertakes daily detailed Geologic mappings of full section of all tunnels (excavation by Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Wirth and Robbins including Drill and Blast) within the whole project area. Assessment of tunnel condition right after every excavation utilizing the Rock Mass Rating Classification according to BIENNIAWSKI and Q, Rock Quality, in order to recommend appropriate final supports for the tunnel. Undertakes detailed bore hole core logging and geotechnical description of rock core and sediments/soil samples derived during drilling operations on site. Geotechnical analysis of Piezometer bore holes were also done on some area of the projects. Undertakes detailed Geological and Geotechnical mappings of slopes and rock surface basement of roads and bridges within the project sites including the foundation preparation of inlet dams.
Name of assignment or project:
•Geo-hazard study and mitigation project.
•Research and study the effect of mine tailings/wastes produces by mining companies on agricultural lands and along stream segments.
• Hydrological data collection.
•Batangas-Mindoro power cable laying project.
•Leyte-Bohol power cable laying project.
•Surigao-Leyte power cable laying project.
•Manila Bay (Cavite side) reclamation project.
•Leyte-Cebu power cable laying project.
•Above survey projects involved geophysical (seismic, magnetics, side scan sonar & others) and geological explorations and data acquisition and interpretation.
Month and Year: June 18, 1978 to February 15, 1998 (236 Months)
Location: Philippines
Client: Marine Geology Division, Mines and Geosciences Bu., Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Main project features: The Marine Geological Survey Division (MGSD) is in charge undertake marine geoscientific surveys (including coastal/offshore geohazard assessment, mineral exploration and geo-environmental study), and Research and Development on geosciences, and provide marine geoscientific services..
Positions held: SR. GEOLOGIST
Activities performed: Coordinates with the Supervising Geologist in the planning and execution of geophysical/geological and mineral survey operations. Conducts near-shore and offshore reconnaissance, semi-detailed and detailed geophysical/geologic surveys on board survey vessel/motorized boat using side scan sonar, magnetic and gravity survey, seismic reflection and echo sounder, for route assessment of seabed structure in view submarine cable laying interconnection project. Interprets the geology of an area based on existing and updated information obtained from the field and reports submitted by the geologist, in relation to the geologic history, structures, lithology and coordinates with Sr. Science Research Specialist II in the geological interpretation of geophysical data, analyzes remote sensing data and multi-spectral photos. Evaluates the mineral potential of an area and delimits in order of priority target areas for intensive exploration to be undertaken by field party, including selection of sites for drilling and other exploratory work/activities. Analyses and detailed core logging of rock and sediments/soil samples gathered during survey operations.
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