Geotechnical unit Head:

* Unit Head (Geotechnical) shall be responsible for the overall technical matters related to the Geotechnical Division and shall report to the Technical Manager/Laboratory Manager.

* He / she shall be responsible for tendering and quotation of Geotechnical activities and ensure that the agreed price list approved by the Marketing In-charge shall be followed.

*Shall be responsible in processing the customer orders ensuring that the customer requirements are met in accordance with the contract specifications and applicable standard methods.

* Ensure that adequate contract review is being carried out with respect to the technical matters and shall advise the Technical Manager/Laboratory Manager accordingly.

* Verify and approve the geotechnical reports submitted by the Geologists.

* Clarify client’s doubts regarding the test results and testing procedures adopted.

* Ensure full compliance with the laboratories own policies and procedures as well as with the ISO / IEC 17025 and ISO 9001.

* Ensures that all staff under his/her control are adequately trained and experienced in their discipline to perform their duties in a satisfactory manner.

* Ensure availability of adequate resources to meet the customer requirements and where additional resources are required, the same shall be communicated to the Technical Manager/Laboratory Manager.

* Ensure good housekeeping in the department and ensure that all staff adapt to the necessary safety measures while at work.

* Responsible for updating the demand of software regarding technical concerns with the approval of Technical Manager/Laboratory Manager.

* All invoices, submitted by the Finance department shall be checked for the technical matters against the quotations.