Thushan Igalawithana
Piliyandala
Summary
Performance-driven and dedicated Tunnel Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer with over 10 years' experience in Tunneling (TBM & NATM), Project Management, Concrete and Geotechnical Investigation projects and wide range of engineering applications with excellent communication skills & team work spirit
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Geotechnical Engineer
Knight Piesold
Perth
03.2024 - Current
- Successfully directed construction operations for TSF.
- Coordinated with contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Implemented QA/QC procedures to ensure materials and construction methods met design requirements and Performed on-site testing and inspections
- Prepared detailed site reports, including construction progress.
- Communicated technical information effectively to stakeholders at site
- Geotechnical investigations, including borehole drilling supervision and logging,
- Fostered a collaborative work environment, encouraging team input and innovation.
- Managed construction supervision of TSF and geotechnical site investigations for projects in Ivory Coast and Zambia.
Project Engineer (Tunnel)
Nippon Koei-Frichtner GMBH JV
Moragolla Hydropower Project
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Blast design and approval for Underground Tunnels (NATM), Surface and Shafts
- Installation and monitoring of supports in the Tunnels & Shafts
- Penstock installation and concrete lining
- Review of design and preparation of construction drawings for tunnel support, shaft excavation
- Planning and scheduling of underground excavation and resource planning
- Implementation of QA/QC processes for tunneling, Penstock installation and Concrete lining
- Review of Method statements, Meetings and documentation
- Contractor's claim management, Review of IPC.
Site Manager/ Tunnel Engineer
Yooshin Engineering Corporation
Design & Build New Mutwal & Torrington Tunnels, Sri Lanka
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervision of Tunnel excavation using EPBM and installation of Tunnel lining
- Construction of Inlet and Outlet Structures and Canal Section- Piling, Concrete, Cofferdams
- Strategizing and Coordination of Tunnel excavation, shaft excavation works and supervision of construction
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes in site and ITP of precast concrete segment production and structures
- Review of design and preparation of construction drawings for tunnel support, shaft excavation, Inlet-Outlet Structures
- Preparation and review of construction method statement and safe operational procedures
- Contract Administration, Review of IPC.
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Soiltech (Pvt)Ltd, Sri Lanka
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Engineer in charge for Geotechnical Investigation Projects and preparation of reports
- Coordinating Slope Stabilization Projects
- Review of design and preparation of construction drawings for slope support
- Soft & Hard Ground improvement systems
- Project Engineer in charge Horizontal Drilling and Installation of Underground Pipe Lines
- Coordination of administration works, Selection of Subcontractors, Review of IPC of Sub Contractor's.
Tunnel Engineer
Amberg Engineering AG
Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project, Sri Lanka
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Planning and Supervision of TBM Tunneling work, Tunnel Lining Installation
- Coordination and Management of underground blasting (NATM) in Link Tunnel and Tunnel Lining Installation
- Blast design for Link Tunnel, Adit Tunnels & Surface Blasting's
- Assessment of Geology and Tunnel Seismic Prediction Test (TSP)
- Coordination of administration works, Review of IPC of Contractor's
- Successful ground improvement (Cement /Chemical Grouting)
- Quality control in Precast segment production/shotcrete
- Surface water and settlement monitoring.
Project Engineer
Department of Irrigation & Water Resources
Moragahakanda Project, Sri Lanka
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Oversight of the area clearance of Kaluganga dam
- Handled Infrastructure development projects in the resettlement area
- Supervision of Access Road Construction to Kaluganga Dam
- Management of site works in resettlement areas
- Review of IPC of Contractor's.
Demonstration Instructor
Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Conducting laboratory tests about materials, Geo-technical investigations
- Coordinated lab works, Demonstrations for Students of the department.
Trainee Mining Engineer
Aruwakkakalu open cast mine, Holcim (Lanka) limited
05.2012 - 11.2012
- Successfully trained in blast pattern designing and Multi scale blasting
- Planning of surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor handling and extraction of ore
- Designing of extraction locations, drilling locations, size, quality and potential profitability of mineral through examine of maps
- Supervise and coordinate the work of technicians, survey personnel and operators
- Prepare reports, estimates, work schedules in developing and operating mines
- Practiced design, implement and monitoring of quarry operations effectively
- Implemented and coordinated mine safety program for labors regarding explosive handling.
Education
M.Sc. In Geotechnical Engineering -
University of Moratuwa
true06.2024
B.Sc. Engineering (Hons)- Mining and Mineral -
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
01.2013
G.C.E. Advanced Level and G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
Royal College,Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
Skills
- Tunneling (TBM/NATM)
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Drill & Blast
- Raise Boring/Shaft Sinking
- Site Investigation
- Precast Concrete Production
- Tunnel Supports
- Grouting & Concrete repairs
- Penstock Installation
- Slope Excavation and Stability
- Project Management, Scheduling and Control
- Quality Assurance
- Administrative Proficiency
- Project Estimations
- Technical report preparation
- Detail Design and Construction drawings
- Autocad
- MS project
- MS Office Suite
- Plaxis
- Geoslope
Birthday
05/29/1988
Languages
- Sinhala (Native)
- English - Fluent
Certification
- Associate Member of Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) -AM25800
- Associate Member of Engineering Council Sri Lanka (ECSL)
- Member of Engineers Australia (EA ID - 9920559 )
- Member of Mining and Minerals Engineering Association Sri Lanka (MMEA)
References
- Dr. David Lees, PhD, M.Sc (Hons), MIEAust, CPEng, Chief Resident Engineer- Mahaweli Water Security Investment Project (MWSIP), 0061438445820 (International), +94773125670, david.lees@external.tractabel.engie.com
- Eng. Charles Mann, M.Sc (Hons) (UK).BSc (Mining eng)(U.K.), Team Leader Underground Supervision, ILF Consulting Engineers (Asia) Ltd, +959429949905, +9895317097, Charles.Mann@ilf.com
- Eng. Upul Goonasekara, DeputyMoragollaManager, Moragolla Hydropower Project, Nippon Koei Co.Ltd JV with Fichtner GMBH, +94777253388, upulg77@yahoo.co.uk
Timeline
Site Geotechnical Engineer
Knight Piesold
03.2024 - Current
Project Engineer (Tunnel)
Nippon Koei-Frichtner GMBH JV
05.2021 - 03.2024
Site Manager/ Tunnel Engineer
Yooshin Engineering Corporation
03.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Soiltech (Pvt)Ltd, Sri Lanka
03.2017 - 02.2019
Tunnel Engineer
Amberg Engineering AG
11.2014 - 03.2017
Project Engineer
Department of Irrigation & Water Resources
04.2014 - 11.2014
Demonstration Instructor
Department of Earth Resources Engineering, University of Moratuwa
01.2014 - 04.2014
Trainee Mining Engineer
Aruwakkakalu open cast mine, Holcim (Lanka) limited
05.2012 - 11.2012
M.Sc. In Geotechnical Engineering -
University of Moratuwa
B.Sc. Engineering (Hons)- Mining and Mineral -
University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
G.C.E. Advanced Level and G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
Royal College,Colombo 07, Sri Lanka
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