Hamzah_Al-Hashemi

Mr. Hamzah M. B. Al-Hashemi

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Visiting Lecturer - University of Bahrain

Geotechnical Design Engineer - Geofem Ltd.

  • Civil Engineer Geotechnical Engineer

Consulting

  • Data Management Deep Excavations Retaining Walls Engineering Geology Shallow Foundations Shaft Foundations Pile Foundations
    Oil & Gas Landfill Engineering Contaminant Transport Remediation Technology Material Reuse Seismic Resistivity Gravity GPR Geosynthetics for Containment Geosynthetics for Flow Geosynthetics for Reinforcement Geofoam Deep Dynamic Compaction Grouting Stabilization Deep Soil Mixing Ground Freezing Lime Stabilization Prefabricated Vertical Drains Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) Pressuremeter Dilatometer Borehole Logging Laboratory Testing Centrifuge Testing Landslides Constitutive Modeling / Soil Behavior Finite Element / Finite Difference Discrete Element Offshore Geotechnics Rock Mass Characterization Slope Stabilization Slope Stability Analysis Settlements Shear Strength of Underground Materials Soil Behavior Modeling Tunneling in Rock Tunneling in Soils Jacked Tunnels Visualization

  • MSc or Equivalent
    • M.Sc. in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering - King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals : 15/08/2015 - 17/05/2018
  • BSc or Equivalent
    • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering - University of Khartoum : 24/09/2007 - 31/12/2012

  • "3rd Place Award" in KFUPM Research Forum KFUPM, 2018
  • Employee of The Month ACES, 2015

  • Geofem Ltd. : ( 13/02/2023 - Present )
    • Geotechnical Design Engineer

    • - Work collaboratively with a team of geotechnical professionals to develop & design innovative solutions for clients.

      - Utilize remote sensing & satellite techniques such as InSAR to enrich the FEA analyses & Geohazard monitoring.

      - Assist with business development efforts, including proposal writing and client communication.

      - Participate in team meetings to discuss project progress, design approaches, and recommendations for clients.

      - Conduct geotechnical investigations, including site visits, drilling, and laboratory testing.

      - Develop geotechnical design reports and construction recommendations for a variety of projects.

      - Collaborate with other design disciplines, such as civil and structural engineers, to integrate geotechnical considerations into the overall design approach.

      - Stay current with new technologies and best practices in geotechnical engineering and remote sensing, and share knowledge with team members.
  • University of Bahrain : ( 10/02/2020 - Present )
    • Visiting Lecturer

    • All praise be to almighty God, the challenge accepted. I've taken a visiting/part-time #Lecturer position at the #University of #Bahrain #UoB, #Civil Engineering Department, Geotechnical #Engineering Field. I hope to meet and exceed the university and my students' expectations. Finally, and again, I will try my best to convey the passion of #Geotechnical to the new generation. I would like to thank my company as well who allowed and encouraged me to do so.
  • Strong Force-MGC W.L.L., Bahrain : ( 01/01/2022 - 05/01/2023 )
    • Technical Manager (Geotechnical)

    • Technical Manager (Geotechnical) & ExCo member - Roles:
      - Established & launched the Geotechnical department.
      - Conduct & Manage Geotechnical projects, team, analysis & report activities.
      - Establish and evaluate acquisitions, JVs. new products/services launching, sustainable procurement.
      - Prepare Geotechnical techno-commercial proposals.
      - Member of the Executive & Hiring Committee.
      - Conduct technical presentations, training & marketing.
      - Attend and manage meetings with clients.
      - Conduct technical and soft-skills training for peers and managee.
      - Initiate Geotechnical solutions.
      - Participate & initiate value-engineering alternatives.
      - Technical research and R&D.
      - Strong FEM skills & background.
      - Project planning.
      - Plan and interpret site investigations.
      - Programming and software development.
      - Storytelling.
      - Part-time lecturer.
      - Innovative Geotechnics.
      - Onshore & offshore.
      - Performing engineering design & analysis of foundations and ground improvement (e.g., piles, micro-piles, piled raft, etc.) & earthen structures, FEA/FEM, DEM, strengthening, underpinning, ANN, among others.
  • Strong Force-MGC W.L.L., Bahrain : ( 01/09/2018 - 31/12/2021 )
    • Geotechnical Design Engineer

    • SF-MGC (http://sf-mgc.com/) was established in Malaysia over 2 decades ago and has since then significantly grown in size and strength. With an ideology of being an innovative post-tensioning partner to all our clients, we have successfully been able to help meet their requirements.

      Subsequently venturing into the Middle-East primarily Bahrain & UAE, SF-MGC is currently leading in Post-Tensioning projects. SF-MGC is committed towards quality and now has embarked into its Quality Management System under the Provision of Engineering Design and Construction Services for Pre and Post-Tensioning of Structures.

      SF-MGC is committed to deliver quality engineering and construction services to its clients.

      Main Tasks:


      •Perform geotechnical analysis and study to assess construction site condition.

      •Plan and conduct geotechnical exploration effectively.

      •Conducting field investigations including logging of geotechnical & environmental boreholes.

      •Providing field monitoring and testing for construction projects.

      •Analyze geotechnical findings, perform appropriate calculations and prepare data reports to Manager.

      •Performing engineering design of foundations (e.g., piles, micro-piles, piled raft, etc.) & earthen structures, and preparing reports.

      •Develop proposals and determine cost and schedule for investigations.

      •Provide direction to the technical team in field inspection activities.

      •Interact with customers and team members to complete the assigned project on-time.

      •Evaluate team performance and determine training needs to meet performance objectives.

      •Perform basic office administration tasks when needed.

      •Assist Manager in design and evaluation of constructions.

      •Develop design drawings and specifications for construction projects.

      •Review and approve geotechnical designs developed by outside consultants.

      •Review construction design proposals and approve geotechnical aspects.
  • Bright Eye Est. : ( 01/10/2016 - 20/07/2018 )
    • Geotechnical/Civil Engineer

    • The primary duties can be summarized as follows:

      -Geotechnical desk studies.
      -Site investigation, inspection, and reconnaissance.
      -Specialized field and lab testing supervision.
      -Special geotechnical studies.
      -Boring layout.
      -Foundation design.
      -Ground improvement.
      -Numerical modeling.
      -Geotechnical reports and design.
      -Reviewing the subcontractors' geotechnical reports.
  • KFUPM : ( 01/09/2017 - 30/01/2018 )
    • Teaching Assistant

    • Served as a Teaching Assistant for Undergraduate Course CE353 (Geotechnical Engineering - I) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
  • ACES : ( 10/09/2013 - 10/09/2016 )
    • Geotechnical Engineer

    • Sr. Geotechnical Engineer (Civil Engineer)/ Project Manager:

      Lead, Plan, Direct and Conduct work survey to analyze the likely behavior of soil and rock, direct supervision of the ongoing project, reporting, preparation and writing technical and financial offers.

      -Principal Duties and responsibility:

      1- Implement section's policies, goals, objectives and procedures and support in their development as needed.
      2- Oversee the implementation operation plans, policies, plans .procedures and transition/big plans.
      3- Marketing the department.
      4- MANAGE project budget.
      * Technical Duties:
      5- Prepare daily drilling work program.
      6- Ensure all customers' requirements are carried out by contract specification, international and approved in-house policies and procedures.
      7- Conduct off-site inspection visits and prepare site inspection report.
      8- Collect data by utilizing various types of field instrumentation such as inclinometers, piezometers, and settlement monitoring devices.
      9- Conducted visual description of obtained samples.
      10- Prepare laboratory testing program for Geotechnical investigation.
      11- Prepare Geotechnical reports in conformance with related standard test methods.
      12- Organize records and files for plans and ongoing projects.
      13- Prepare and write both technical and financial proposals.
      14- Perform laboratory analysis and field testing results and finding using computer programs.
      15- Follow-up the implementation of safety regulations and protection measures in the field.
      16- Follow-up the implementation of field and laboratory plans and programs.
      17- Produce maps of soil types.
      18- Design and analyze shallow and deep foundation.
      19- Design and analyze: Earth retaining systems - sheet piles - stability of the slope.
      20- Instruct drilling methodology and tools.
      21- Plan and program site investigation.
      22- Prepare project quality plan (PQP).
      23- lead the planning and implementation of the project.
  • Saudi Oger Ltd. : ( 01/06/2013 - 30/07/2013 )
    • Estimation/Planning Engineer

    • Planning Engineer at The King Khaled International Airport - Riyadh (KKIA):

      Saudi Oger Ltd is a Saudi construction company, incorporated in January 1978 with its headquarters in Riyadh. The initial paid up capital of SR 1 million was subsequently increased to the present level of SR 750 million.
      The role key features and duties are:
      - Supervision of Planning/Estimation Data Entries at the airport.
      - Quality assurance through conducting tests within the airport facilities.
      - Maintaining project schedule by observing progress and solving any problems.
      -controlling projects cost.
      - Preparing AutoCAD drawings of KKIA projects.
  • University of Khartoum : ( 01/10/2012 - 28/04/2013 )
    • Teaching Assistant

    • I was part of the Civil Engineering Department as a Teaching Assistant. I have been delivering lectures on different subjects like Fluids Mechanics, Hydraulics, FORTRAN Engineering Applications, Soil, and Asphalts tests at the college laboratory.

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German Medium Medium Low

  • Estimation of SWCC for Unsaturated Soils and Its Application to Design of Shallow Foundations
    Proceedings Article published 2018 Apr in Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
    Authors: Hamzah M. Beakawi Al-Hashemi
    http://dx.doi.org/10.11159/icgre18.131
  • A review on the angle of repose of granular materials
    Journal Article published 2018 May in Powder Technology volume 330 on pages 397 to 417
    Authors: Hamzah M. Beakawi Al-Hashemi, Omar S. Baghabra Al-Amoudi
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2018.02.003
  • Utilisation of GIS Concepts for Foundation Design on Problematic Eastern Saudi Arabian Sabkha Soil
    Journal Article published 2018 Jan 31 in Geotechnical and Geological Engineering volume 36 issue 4 on pages 2481 to 2494
    Authors: Hamzah M. Beakawi Al-Hashemi, Baqer M. Al-Ramadan, Naser Al-Shayea
    http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10706-018-0477-z
  • Characterisation and Index Properties Correlations for Marlstone and Marly Limestone of Saudi Arabia
    Proceedings Article published 2017 Apr in Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
    Authors: Yassir M. Mustafa, Hamzah M. Al-Hashemi, Ahmed H. Bukhary
    http://dx.doi.org/10.11159/icgre17.104


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Estimation of SWCC for Unsaturated Soils and Its Application to Design of Shallow Foundations
Proceedings Article published 2018 Apr in Proceedings of the 3rd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
Authors: Hamzah M. Beakawi Al-Hashemi
http://dx.doi.org/10.11159/icgre18.131
A review on the angle of repose of granular materials
Journal Article published 2018 May in Powder Technology volume 330 on pages 397 to 417
Authors: Hamzah M. Beakawi Al-Hashemi, Omar S. Baghabra Al-Amoudi
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2018.02.003
Utilisation of GIS Concepts for Foundation Design on Problematic Eastern Saudi Arabian Sabkha Soil
Journal Article published 2018 Jan 31 in Geotechnical and Geological Engineering volume 36 issue 4 on pages 2481 to 2494
Authors: Hamzah M. Beakawi Al-Hashemi, Baqer M. Al-Ramadan, Naser Al-Shayea
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10706-018-0477-z
Characterisation and Index Properties Correlations for Marlstone and Marly Limestone of Saudi Arabia
Proceedings Article published 2017 Apr in Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
Authors: Yassir M. Mustafa, Hamzah M. Al-Hashemi, Ahmed H. Bukhary
http://dx.doi.org/10.11159/icgre17.104

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