Hi, I'm Berat Goktas — a Mining Engineer specializing in tunnels, TBM, and geotechnical systems.

― Work experiences

Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)

Control Engineer

Yüksel Project – Istanbul, Turkey

• Led TBM operations for a metro tunnel project, managing groundwater ingress and fault zones

• Conducted performance analysis and ensured compliance with quality standards

• Supervised TBM control teams, promoting safety and operational efficiency

Technical Office Engineer

Zela Construction – Istanbul, Turkey

• Supported tower construction with quantity takeoffs, cost control, and site inspections

• Managed subcontractor activities and finalized account settlements

Field Engineer

Kors Construction – Istanbul, Turkey

• Oversaw installation of stormwater and wastewater pipelines for a major hospital infrastructure

• Coordinated daily operations and enforced safety protocols on-site

Field & Structure Engineer

KOCM JV – Istanbul, Turkey

• Contributed to excavation and structural lining of NATM tunnels (~7 km)

• Oversaw concrete lining, retaining wall construction, and structural reinforcement

• Assisted with deformation monitoring through field measurements and reporting using Excel

• Supported drawing updates and as-built documentation using AutoCAD

Tunnel Engineering Intern

Eurasia Tunnel Project (Yapı Merkezi & SK JV) – Istanbul, Turkey

• Observed slurry TBM operations under the Bosphorus

• Gained exposure to segment installation, mucking, and pressurized excavation

Mining Intern

Eti Maden – Eskisehir, Turkey

• Assisted with drilling, blasting, and haulage in open-pit mining operations

• Learned field procedures on bench design and safety standards

I’m a tunnel and mining engineer with over six years of hands-on experience in large-scale underground infrastructure. I specialize in both TBM and NATM tunneling, and have led complex field operations in geologically challenging environments.

My work bridges the gap between site and design — from excavation and deformation monitoring to reporting and safety compliance. Whether it's leading a TBM shift or troubleshooting a lining issue underground, I bring structure to uncertainty.

Where Engineering Meets the Ground

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