Chameera Illawathure
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Experience
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Marathon Gold
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Canada
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Geologist
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May 2021 - Present
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Geotechnician
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Sep 2020 - May 2021
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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College of the North Atlantic
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Faculty Researcher
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2020
Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Instructor (IA-Geological Technician Program)
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2020
Grand Falls-Windsor Campus, Canada
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Grenfell Campus, Memorial University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2019
Corner Brook, Canada
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Ev-Yol Construction Co.
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Iran
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Engineering Geologist
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2016
Uma Oya MPD Project, Sri Lanka -Responsible for geological mapping (ASTM & BS Standards) of dam abutments and foundations in 2 number of RCC gravity Dams 35 m & 50 m in heights. -Coordinate the junior geologists in NATM tunnel mapping at 3.8 km long reservoir link tunnel (Drill & Blast). Evaluation of rock quality in tunnel using RMR and Q system and groundwater conditions. And selection of rock supports to be applied. -Preparation of comprehensive geological and geotechnical mappings and reports for TBM intake tunnel… Show more -Responsible for geological mapping (ASTM & BS Standards) of dam abutments and foundations in 2 number of RCC gravity Dams 35 m & 50 m in heights. -Coordinate the junior geologists in NATM tunnel mapping at 3.8 km long reservoir link tunnel (Drill & Blast). Evaluation of rock quality in tunnel using RMR and Q system and groundwater conditions. And selection of rock supports to be applied. -Preparation of comprehensive geological and geotechnical mappings and reports for TBM intake tunnel and drill and blast tunnel portals. -Identification of potential locations for rock quarries inside the project premises. -Application of rock and slope stability analysis methods and identification of geological hazards during the construction. -Involving in grouting and water pressure tests. -Borehole logging in curtain grouting and exploratory boreholes. -Groundwater monitoring and crack surveying along the tunnel trace and influenced area by open blasting. -Provide supporting documentations for test blast and control blast designs. -Geological report writing for sub-contractor's invoices, etc.... Show less
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Hydrogeologist
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
Sri Lanka Identifying Groundwater issues, chemical, physical & Microbiological water quality measurements, Sub surface Hydrological investigations (1D & 2D Resistivity surveys), Test well drilling, Differential GPS Groundwater leveling techniques, Classification of soils, Aquifer parameter tests, Development of a Groundwater Model etc.
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Scientist/ Geologist
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Matale Engaged in Landslide studies & Investigations for ground suitability (Structure, Geology, soil conditions etc.) for building & other constructions.
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Field Geologist
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Nov 2010 - Feb 2011
Kaluganga Development Project, Sri Lanka Involved in field geological, structural & engineering geological mapping of surface and sub-surface for the proposed Main Dam site, Transfer canal trace, Tunnel trace, saddle Dam site & Reservoir area.
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Junior Engineering/Hydro Geologist
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Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
Sri Lanka Involved in many geotechnical site investigations for sub surface conditions.
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Trainee Geologist
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project Involved in Geological mapping, Preparation of detailed Geo-structural & rock support maps, Borehole drilling activities, Grouting techniques & water pressure tests at Main Dam site & Headrace Tunnel.
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Education
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
Master's degree, Environmental Science -
Postgraduate Institute of Science(PGIS), University of Peradeniya
Master's degree, Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology -
University of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology, Chemistry -
Vidyartha college, Kandy