Geotechnical Engineer United States
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RINCHEN LHAMO
Civil/Geotechnical Engineer
New York 11373, United States
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Fully Work Authorized, No Visa Sponsorship Required PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Skilled Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with over 12 years of experience in the design, estimation, drawing, site supervision, and execution of civil infrastructure projects, including involvement in four major hydropower plants under Druk Green Power Corporation Limited. This includes two years of experience at the Hydropower Research and Development Center. Extensive expertise in the preparation and evaluation of tenders and procurement documents, ensuring compliance with procurement norms, and managing procurement data transactions through SAP. Strong background in geotechnical instrumentation, monitoring, data interpretation, and report preparation, with a focus on dam safety and providing actionable recommendations for ongoing hydropower projects in Bhutan. KEY SKILLS
STAAD Pro • Slope stability modelling (Slope W) • Rock slope modelling (Rocscience) • Data analytics • AutoCAD
• Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring and Interpretation • ERP SAP • Contract Management • Project Management • Public Speaking • Research Report Writing • Microsoft Office • Fluent in English May 2022 – September 2024
Civil Maintenance Unit/ Kurichhu Hydropower Plant (60 MW), Druk Green Power Corporation Limited
• Maintenance & Operations Oversight: Manage civil maintenance for the Powerhouse, Dam complex, water supply, and residential quarters at Kurichhu Hydropower Plant.
• Civil Works & Budget Management: Oversee civil construction projects, tender evaluation, scheduling, procurement, and manage the maintenance budget.
• Geotechnical Data & Proposal Writing: Review geotechnical data for critical structures and contribute to proposal preparation, including a reservoir rim protection project worth Nu.132 million.
• ISO Compliance & Safety: Prepare ISO-related documents (BRR, HIRA, EAI), ensure workplace safety, and lead environmental protection initiatives.
• Dam Safety & Documentation: Participate in the Dam Safety Committee and ensure proper documentation and reporting for proposals, contracts, and safety-related works. June 2019- May 2022
Head, Centre of Excellence for Civil and Geotechnical Engineering/ Hydropower Research and Development Centre, Druk Green Power Corporation Limited
• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations of the Centre of Excellence for Civil and Geotechnical Engineering (CoECGE), ensuring effective applied research execution.
• Technical Expertise: Provide specialized services in civil, geotechnical, geophysical, and instrumentation fields, including data analysis and reporting.
• Capability & Staff Development: Build internal capabilities and lead, train, and evaluate staff to ensure operational efficiency and performance.
• New Service & Project Development: Introduce new testing services and lead the coordination of the Austrian government-funded hydropower safety project (Euro 600,000).
• Financial Management: Manage CoECGE's budget, prepare investment plans, and maintain financial oversight to support strategic objectives.
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• Procurement & Proposal Leadership: Lead procurement and business proposals, managing the purchase of geophysical and core drilling equipment (Nu. 28 million).
• Geotechnical Monitoring & Safety: Oversee geotechnical data interpretation for hydropower plants and ensure safety protocols, precision levelling, and 3D survey management for accurate monitoring. June 2016-June 2017
Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (720 MW)
• Secondment to 720 MW Project: Deputed from Druk Green Power Corporation to oversee the 720 MW project.
• Supervision & Management: Managed and executed work on the underground powerhouse, POTHEAD Yard and Tail Race Tunnel construction.
• Rate Analysis & Project Monitoring: Conducted rate analysis for extra items and monitored project progress, ensuring quality, budget compliance, and safety.
• Collaboration with Contractors: Worked closely with contractors to ensure quality standards and smooth project execution.
• Documentation & Contract Management: Managed contract reviews, documentation, and ensured timely submission of reports, proposals, and memos. November 2010 – June 2016
Head, Civil Maintenance Unit/Chhukha Hydropower Plant (336 MW), Druk Green Power Corporation Limited
• Operations & Coordination: Oversee and coordinate the civil maintenance unit's operations, ensuring efficient planning and execution of civil construction works including repair and maintenance of main entrance tunnel of powerhouse, silt flushing tunnel and diversion pipeline.
• Design & Retrofitting: Use STAAD Pro for designing and retrofitting civil structures.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Manage procurement processes, including specifications, cost estimates, and contract supervision.
• Procurement Data Management: Handle procurement data using SAP for efficient operations.
• Budgeting & Staff Management: Plan and manage the maintenance budget, while training, supervising, and evaluating staff performance.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
• Led design, drawing, cost estimation, tender evaluations, site supervision of construction and managed procurement and transactions through ERP SAP for the projects “Park and Parking Execution (2010-2011), Boundary Fencing in CHP Colony, Phuntsholing (2011), Remodeling of Office to Basic Health Unit Grade- I (2012-2013), Remodeling of Office to Basic Health Unit Grade-I (2012-2013), Guesthouse Remodification
(2013), Water Pipeline Realignment & Sedimentation Tank Construction(2014), and Repainting of Store Roof
• & Supervised Ceiling Installation construction (2015) activities, managed billing, and procurement through SAP for “720 MW
• Mangduechhu Reviewed design Hydropower and estimates, Powerhouse supervised Construction construction, (2016-and 2017)managed ” SAP transactions for the work
“HRDC Store Construction & Office Modification (2019-2022)
• Member in carrying out Rehabilitation of Head Race Tunnel of 1020 MW Tala hydropower Plant (2020)
• Monitored project progress, organized training, conducted material selection, managed procurement via SAP, and conducted site inspections for various hydropower projects for “Hydropower Safety Capacity Building & Rehabilitation Projects (2019-2024)”
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EDUCATION
August 2017 to May 2019
Master of Engineering (Geotechnical & Earth Resource Engineering)/Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand June 2006 to June 2010
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering/College of Science and Technology, Phuentsholing, Bhutan PUBLICATIONS
• A case study on slope instability of Punatshangchhu Hydroelectric Project Authority-I Dam in Bhutan- ICSciEnTec 2020 Conference
• Evaluation of Rock Slope Failure Mechanism for PHPA-I Dam in Bhutan- 21st Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference and 4th AGSSEA Conference (SEAGC-AGSSEA 2023) REFERENCES
• Mr. Yeshi Tenzin, Director, Operation & Maintenance Department, Druk Green Power Corporation, email – *.**********@*********.**
• Dr. Lhendup Namgyal, General Manager, Hydropower Research & Development Centre, Druk Green Power Corporation, email - *.***********@*********.**
• Dr. Geoff Chao, Associate Professor, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, email-geoffchao@ait.asia
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