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THOMAS VARGHESE LABORATORY MANAGER

Nationality : IndianDate of Birth : 15th April 1960Years of Experience : 26Marital Status : Married

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS:

B.Sc Physics (main) Chemistry and Mathematics subsidiaries

TRAINING

1. Applications of Perkin Elmer GC-MS CLARUS 500 Mass Spectrometry system.

2. Applications of Perkin Elmer ICP Spectrometer system.

3. Internal Auditor ISO 9001

4. Marshal testing of Asphalt and chemical analysis of cement and water from Civil Engineering Department Laboratory, Doha.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

May 1998 - Date Laboratory Manager, Gulf Laboratories Co, Doha – QatarSupervision of technicians, Chemist, and assistants involved in physical and chemical testing activities

Functional responsibility to ensure all testing procedures are carried out in accordance with required standards

Technical liaison with clients

Expedition, preparation, verification and issue of reports

Verifying that all Laboratory equipment have valid calibration records

Ensuring quality procedures are adhered to by Laboratory staff

Developing and implementation of Laboratory testing training programme

Carrying out capability studies

Coordinating with General Manager on commercial aspects for the Laboratory related projects.

Jan 1987 – May 1998 Senior Laboratory Technician, Gulf Laboratories Co, Doha – QatarLiaison with client, supervision of technicians and assistants involved in physical testing activities

Chemical analysis of water, wastewater, cement, gypsum, concrete, aggregate and soil according to relevant standards

Calibration of Laboratory equipments

Developing and implementation of Laboratory testing training programme

Field-testing – Plate Load test, Dutch Cone Penetration and In-situ CBR test.

May 1981 – Dec 1986 Laboratory Technician, Wimpey Laboratories Ltd UK


(Qatar Branch)Routine sampling of aggregate and concrete from Ready mix batching Plants.

Aggregate Testing: All routine Physical& Chemical testing – Sieve analysis, Flakiness, Elongation, Ten percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Los Angeles Abrasion value, Soundness, Specific gravity & water and absorption, Sulphate, Chloride, Organic matter as per British and American standards.

Soil testing: Sieve Analysis, Liquid and Plastic Limit, Proctor and CBR, Sulphate, Chloride and Organic matter as per British standards.

Asphalt: Marshal Design, Asphalt core drilling, Density and thickness testing.

Concrete: Slump, temperature, cube making, crushing strength, core drilling, cover meter survey, dust sampling, Chloride permeability and water penetration.

In-situ Testing: In-situ Density, In-situ CBR, Plate loading and Dutch cone penetration tests,


K. M. ARUNAN SENIOR CHEMIST

Nationality : IndianDate of Birth : 29th November 1954Profession : Senior ChemistYears of Experience : 29Marital Status : Married

KEY EXPERIENCE:

29 years experience in analysis of Water, Waste Water, Sea Water, Natural Gas, Iron Ore, Cement, Concrete, Soil, Limestone, Steel, Ferro Alloys, Slag etc. Thorough knowledge in the analysis of industrial water, waste water, sea water scales and deposits from water circulation systems and process equipment using instrumental methods as well as wet methods of analysis. Knowledge of General Laboratory Management and statistical quality control techniques. Familiar with preparation of documentation for ISO 9002 and ISO 14000-quality certification. Thorough knowledge in using and maintaining modern analytical instruments. Thorough knowledge and experience in Quality Circle Activities, Presentations and Announcements.

Familiar with the operation and routine maintenance of following instruments:

ICP - OES, Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer, Optical Emission Spectrometer, UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers, Infra Red Analysers, Universal Testing Machine etc


B.Sc. Degree (Bachelor of Science) in Chemistry from the University of Calicut, Kerala, India.Member of The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK

TRAINING

Applications, instrumentation and routine maintenance of Perkin Elmer GC-MS CLARUS 500 Mass Spectrometry system.

Applications, instrumentation and routine maintenance of Perkin Elmer ICP Spectrometer system.

Supervisory Management Skills

‘First Aid’ Course from the Ministry of Public Health, State of Qatar

EMPLOYMENT RECORD:

Jan 2000 – Date Senior Chemist, Gulf Laboratories Co.

1981 – 1999 ANALYST/ TESTER - GRADE A, Qatar Steel Company Limited (QASCO), Technical Department, Quality Control Centre

QASCO is an integrated steel plant with Gas based Direct Reduction Plant, Utilities, Electric Arc Furnaces, Rolling Mill, Quality Control Laboratory and Environment Laboratory.

1978 – 1981 M/s. Metal rolling Works Ltd., Bombay, as a Chemist Supervisor.

1977 – 1978 M/s. J. B. Metal Industries Pvt. Ltd, Bombay, as a Laboratory Chemist.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jan 2000 – Date Senior Chemist, Gulf Laboratories Co.Analysis of water and wastewater according to APHA and USEPA Standards

Analysis of seawater according to APHA and USEPA Standards


Analysis of soils, solid waste and sediments for organic and metal contaminants according to USEPA Standards

Analysis of Cement & Micro silica according to BS and ASTM Standards

Analysis of Concrete according to BS and ASTM Standards

Analysis of Aggregate and Soil according to BS and ASTM Standards

TCLP analysis as per USEPA standards.

Chlorophyll and Microbiological analysis of water.

1981 – 1999 ANALYST/ TESTER - GRADE A, QATAR STEEL CO. LTD.(QASCO) Technical Department, Quality Control Centre

Analysis of Industrial Water, Scales and Deposits formed in circulation water systems and other process equipment using instrumental methods as well as wet methods of analysis.

Analysis of Natural Gas using Gas Chromatograph

Analysis of Steel, Iron Ore, Oxide Pellets, Sponge Iron, Ferro Alloys and Slag using instrumental as well as wet methods.

Analysis of Limestone.

Analysis of Plant Solutions (Desulphurisation Plant)

Prepare and maintain control charts, calibration records, check sheets, maintenance records etc. to comply with the requirement of ISO 9002 certification. Conduct Quality Circle Activities. Prepare reports and presentations. Make presentations in annual conferences.

Maintain safety in the laboratory.

Mechanical testing of steel for Yield Stress, tensile Strength and Hardness.

Participate in company’s suggestion system.

1978 – 1981 M/s. Metal rolling Works Ltd., Bombay as a Chemist Supervisor.

Chemical Analysis of Aluminium. Mechanical testing of Aluminium rods. Checking of electrical conductivity. Maintaining stock of chemical reagents. Budget preparation. Attending claims.

1977 – 1978 M/s. J. B. Metal Industries, Bombay as a Laboratory Chemist.

Chemical analysis of copper and copper based alloys. Mechanical testing of brass

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Good command over English, Hindi and Malayalam.


FREDERICK C. ANDAL CHEMIST

Nationality : FilipinoDate of Birth : 12th July 1976Profession : ChemistYears of Experience :11Marital Status : Married

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Good experience in Potable Water Treatment Plant. Worked in Ministry of Defence and Aviation Saudi Royal Air Force – fifth command of the defence group, operation and maintenance general inspection royal Saudi aviation defence forces and ministry of municipal affairs and rural affairs water and sewage authority eastern province Al-Khobar branch. Acquired good knowledge and experience in field operation and control of sewage treatment plant (industrial / domestic waste water, activated sludge process). Supervised potable and non-potable water network system for Al-Khobar city which includes routine quality control check, disinfection, bacteriological examination, blending and distribution. As a chemist, managed and controlled eight sites of water treatment plant. These include four reverse osmosis company (Metito, Jetco, Saudi Berkefeld and Emco). Performed physical and chemical analysis of bulk chemical (i.e. oxygen scavenger, bactericide and polyelectrolyte), generated sulphur dioxide solution and sweet water from reverse osmosis plant, microbiological and corrosion studies of sea water and water injection facilities.


B.Sc. Degree (Bachelor of Science) in Chemistry from Far Eastern University in April 1998

EMPLOYMENT RECORD:

Sept 2004 – Date Chemist, Gulf Laboratories Co.

July 1996 to Dec 1997 Laboratory Technician, Far Eastern University, Philippines

Sept 1999 – Jan 2001 Chemist, Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs Water & Sewerage Authority, Saudi Arabia

Oct 2002 – Sept 2004 Ministry of Defence Aviation, Saudi Arabia – Chemical Laboratory Technician

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Sept 2004 – Date Chemist, Gulf Laboratories Co. Analysis of water and wastewater in accordance with APHA and USEPA standards.

Analysis of Soil, Aggregate, Concrete and Cement in accordance with BS and ASTM standards.

Environment analysis as per USEPA and APHA standards.

Microbiological analysis of water

Sample Preparation as per relevant standards

July 1996 to Dec 1997 Laboratory Technician, Far Eastern University, PhilippinesPerform physical analysis – microbiological and corrosion studies of seawater and water injection facilities

Perform physical and chemical analysis of bulk chemical (oxygen scavenger, bactericide and polyelectrolyte), generated sulphur dioxide solution and sweet water from reverse osmosis plant

Examination of Potable water


Methods for the analysis of Domestic waste water, activated sludge examination and bacteriological examination

Isolation of Crude Oil, Soil Analysis

Sept 1999 – Jan 2001 Chemist, Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs Water & Sewerage Authority, Saudi ArabiaAnalysis of water and waste water in accordance with APHA, Analysis of microbiological and corrosion studies of seawater and water injection facilities, Analysis of Soil

Oct 2002 – Sept 2004 Ministry of Defence Aviation, Saudi Arabia – Chemical Laboratory TechnicianAnalysis of water and waste water in accordance with APHA

Analysis of microbiological and corrosion studies of seawater and water injection facilities


OOMMEN VARGHESE ASSISTANT CHEMIST

Date of Birth : 13th March 1979Nationality : Indian

Educational Qualification :

Pre- Degree passed with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Details of Experience:

Gulf Laboratories Co.

(April 2007 to Present)

Analysis of Acid soluble sulphate content of aggregate Analysis of water soluble sulphate content of soil Analysis of sulphate content of hardened concrete Analysis of Acid soluble sulphate content of soil Sample preparation for BOD and COD analysis pH, Electrical conductivity and Turbidity measurement. Sample extraction and concentration for GCMS analysis.


JERIN SAM KURIAN CHEMIST

Nationality : IndianDate of Birth : 18th December 1983Profession : ChemistYears of Experience : 1

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

M.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY;

B.Sc. CHEMISTRY & MICROBIOLOGY

TECHNIQUES WELL VERSED WITH:

Tissue culture, Cyto-chemical Techniques

Chromatography

Microbiological Techniques

HPLC & Spectrophotometer

Gas chromatography

DNA / RNA Isolation techniques

Microscopy

COMPUTER SKILLS:

MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Visual basic, C, C++.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS PROGRAMS:

Six months training on Qualitative analysis of Well and Municipal water in Trivandrum City, India.

M.Sc, Dissertation Work: “Developments in Nutraceuticals” in National level conference at Karpagam Science College, Coimbatore.

B.Sc, Project: “Isolation of non-cyclic Aromatic hydrocarbon degrading Fungi from Soil” done at Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR), Coimbatore

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Nov 2007 – Date Chemist, Gulf Laboratories Co. Analysis of water and wastewater in accordance with APHA and USEPA standards.

Analysis of Soil, Aggregate, Concrete and Cement in accordance with BS and ASTM standards.

Environment analysis as per USEPA and APHA standards.

Microbiological analysis of water

Sample Preparation as per relevant standards

March 2007 – Oct 2007 Quality Control Chemist

M/s Sangros Pharmaceutical, Kerala, India, a reputed pharmaceutical company that manufactured renowned brands like NICIP MR and LITACOLD for companies like CIPLA, LITAKA Ltd.


Job Profile

Analysis of raw materials for tablets and capsules as per cGMP.

Analysis of finished products (Tablets and Capsules) as per cGMP.

Analysis of packing materials.

IPQC (In process quality control) inspection.

Preparation and maintenance of STP’s and SOP.

BMR and BPR documentation.

Calibration and operation of instruments: Dissolution test apparatus, HPLC, Spectrophotometer, Melting Point Apparatus, Bulk Density apparatus, Electronic Balance, Polar meter, Refract meter, pH meter, TLC and Karl Fischer apparatus.


KODAKKAT BHASKARAN MAJNU RADIATION PROTECTION OFFICER

Nationality : IndianDate of Birth : 22nd Dec 1955Years of Experience : 13Marital Status : Married

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Pre-degree

TRAININGS:

Successfully completed the course in DOS, dBase III Plus and Word Processing

Completed the course of MS-Excel in Grade ‘1

Completed Radiation protection in Industrial Application

Completed Radiation protection officer training

Completed training in Basic Concrete Technology and related field practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jun 2007 – date Radiation Protection Officer & Senior Technician in Concrete Section, Gulf Laboratories Co.Liaison with client regarding concrete testing works at central lab and on-site laboratories

Responsible for Nuclear gauge instrument and activities

Responsible for organising calibration of all laboratory equipments, which are using in the central lab and site laboratories.

Oct 1997 – May 2007 QA/QC supervisor & Head of Concrete Section, Gulf Laboratories Co.Responsible for all testing works in the Concrete lab.

Carrying out all physical and geological laboratory test, asphalt testing, aggregate testing, soil testing, compressive strength test and preparation of concrete cube test results, field testing, in-situ density, in-situ CBR and plate bearing test.

Was appointed between Nov. ‘97 to Jan. ‘99 as Third Party Inspector at the Methanol/MTBE Facility Project of QAFAC - Mesaieed by Chiyoda Corporation, the Main Contractor.

QA/QC inspection of all ingredients for concrete and asphalt. Quality control for all concrete works, soil compaction and asphalt laying. Submission of weekly and monthly reports of all supervision works.

Dec 1994 - Mar 1997 Civil Foreman, Taylor Woodrow International Ltd. Construction of New Flour Mill for Qatar Flour Mills Company Project at Doha port in Qatar.

Supervision of entire site work which included piling and the latest technology of slip form which was carried out both during day and night. Carrying out the instruction issued by the construction manager and forwarding the same to the various subcontractors employed on the job. Coordinating with the subcontractors and ensuring that the work has been carried out satisfactorily as per the instructions issued.


Maintaining site diary of different jobs carried out and handing over the same to the construction manager for comments. Maintaining work allocation schedule of labour employed by the subcontractors and also hired labour employed by TWI at different site locations for costing purpose. Maintaining plant allocation schedule for different work carried out by the subcontractors. Carrying out different instructions issued by the Project Manager and supervising the same to ensure that the work has been carried out satisfactorily.

Apr 1994 - Nov 1994 Civil Foreman, Al Saif Maintenance and Decoration Co. W.L.L. Doha, Doha English Speaking School project.

Apr. 1993 - Mar. 1994 Civil Foreman, Pluto International W.L.L. Doha


ABEYSINGHE M. PRIYANKARA LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : Sri LankanDate of Birth : 5th August 1972Profession : Lab Technician Years of Experience : 14

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Testing of materials such as soils, cement, concrete and aggregates, asphalt testing, in-situ testing etc


Pre-Degree from Sri Lankan Board of Education 1988

TRAININGS:

Full Course Training of Aggregate, Soil, Concrete and Asphalt Testing as per BS and ASTM Method from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agricultural Laboratory, Doha, State of Qatar during May 1998.


Completed Training in Basic Concrete Technology and related field practice.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1992 – Date Laboratory Technician, Gulf Laboratories Co.Aggregate Testing

Sieve Analysis, Flakiness, Elongation, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Soundness

Soil Testing

Sieve Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Proctor, California Bearing Ratio

Concrete Testing

Trial Mixing, Fresh Concrete Slump, Temperature, Cube Making, Air Content, Bleeding, Density, Cement Content, Cube Testing, Core Drilling and Testing

Asphalt Testing

Marshal Testing, Field Sampling, Temperature Measuring, Binder Content and Grading

Field Testing

Insitu Density Test, Insitu California Bearing Ratio, Plate Loading Test, Cone Penetration Test

Familiar with BS and ASTM Standards

Project Laboratory operation.

1999 – 2001 working at ALBA Bahrain. Collecting Asphalt and concrete sample from batching plant and performing tests.


THOMAS N. JOSEPH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : IndianDate of Birth : 1957Years of Experience : 17Marital Status : Married

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Testing of materials such as soils, concrete and aggregates


Pre Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1991 – Date Gulf Laboratories Co. Lab Technician

Concrete TestingFresh Concrete Slump, Temperature,

Cube Making, Cylinder Making,

Air Content, Density,

Cube Testing, Cylinder testing

1989 – 1991 Gulf Laboratories Co, Doha – Senior Laboratory Assistant

Assist technicians in the following tests.

Aggregate TestingSieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index,

Specific Gravity, Water Absorption,

Soil TestingSieve Analysis,

Atterberg Limits, Proctor,

Concrete TestingFresh Concrete Slump, Temperature,

Cube Making, Cylinder Making,

Air Content, Density,

Cube Testing, Compression Test of Cubes, Cylinders and Blocks

Field TestingIn-situ Density Test, Plate Loading Test

Project Laboratory operation.ALBA, Bahrain.

Mesaieed Refinery Expansion

Dolphin Energy, Ras laffan

Rasgas RL 3- Common Off plot Projects


THOMAS VARGHESE (RENJI) LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : IndianDate of Birth : 1959Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 16

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Testing of materials such as soils, cement, concrete and aggregates


Secondary School Leaving Certificate

TRAININGS:

Short training in Aggregate and Soil testing from Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture, Central Material Laboratory, Doha, State of Qatar

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1987 to Present Gulf Laboratories Co, Doha – Qatar

Aggregate TestingSieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Aggregate Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Clay Lumps, Clay Silt, Soundness and Drying Shrinkage

Soil TestingSieve Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Proctor, California Bearing Ratio and Sand Equivalent Value

Concrete TestingTrial Mixing, Fresh Concrete Slump, Temperature, Cube Making, Cylinder Making, Air Content, Bleeding, Density, Cement Content, Cube Testing, Core Drilling and Testing, Dust Sampling, Compression Test of Cubes, Cylinders and Blocks

Field TestingIn-situ Density Test, Plate Loading Test and Initial Surface Absorption Test

Project Laboratory operation experienceWorked as the senior Laboratory technician in the following project Laboratories to carry out the concrete, soil and asphalt testing works including coordination with client and consultants and test reporting.

CHIYODA – Qatar Gas LNG, Ras Laffan

TOYO ENGINEERING – Qatar Gas upstream, Ras Laffan

LG ENGINEERING – NODCO Refinery, Mesaieed.

NASSER AL HAJRI CONST. Co.- Dolphin Energy project, Ras Laffan,

DESCON Eng. Co. Sell GTL project , Ras Laffan


ABBY JACOB LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : IndianDate of Birth : 1978Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 10

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Testing of materials such as concrete and aggregates


Secondary School Leaving Certificate

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1998 to Present Gulf Laboratories Co, Doha – Qatar

Aggregate Testing

Sieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Aggregate Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Clay Lumps, Clay Silt, Soundness and Drying Shrinkage

Concrete Testing

Trial Mixing, Fresh Concrete Slump, Temperature, Cube Making, Cylinder Making, Air Content, Bleeding, Density, Cube Testing, Core Drilling and Testing, Dust Sampling, Compression Test of Cubes, Cylinders and Blocks

Field Testing

In-situ Density Test and Initial Surface Absorption Test

Project Laboratory operation.

Sell GTL project, Ras laffan for soil & concrete testing works

Dolphin Energy project, Ras laffan for Concrete & soil testing works

Qatar Gas Debottle Neck, Ras laffan for Concrete & Soil testing works

Sulphur Recovery Expansion, Ras laffan for concrete & soil testing works

QAFAC – Mesaieed for concrete and soil testing works


D.M.D.R NUWAN DASSANAYAKE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : Sri LankanDate of Birth : 31st July 1975Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 12

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Testing of materials such as Asphalt, soils, cement, concrete and aggregates


GCE (A/L) Examination

Diploma in Civil Engineering by Ministry of Higher Education

TRAININGS:


WORK EXPERIENCE:

Jan 2004 to date Laboratory Technician, Gulf Laboratories Co. WLL, Doha Project Laboratory operation.

Working as Material Engineer

At New Doha International Airport project laboratory since October 2005. Performing marshal design, bitumen testing and quality control of all asphaltic, soil back filling and compaction and concrete works.

Soil TestingSampling of borrow areas for selected materials

Testing of soil for in-situ density, Evaluation of sub-surface soil using Static Cone Penetrometer, Dynamic Cone Penetrometer etc. (SCPT & DCP)

Particle size distribution, Hydrometer Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Determination of OMC & MDD of soils by proctor Compaction Test (Standard & Modified), Determination of CBR value of soil, Specific Gravity Test, Evaluation of bearing capacity of soils using the Mackintosh Probe, Moisture Condition value test (MCV),

Concrete & AggregateDesign of concrete mixes with ingredients available, Sampling of fresh concrete for compressive strength test, Slump test, Determination of air voids in fresh concrete, 10% fines value, Sieve analysis, Flakiness & Elongation Index, Specific gravity & water absorption for concrete aggregate, Supervision of batching and placing of concrete at site, Batching of mixes at mixer and placing the mixes at site, Testing of concrete test cubes and cylinders for compressive strength

Bitumen

Design of hot mixed hot laid asphaltic concrete mixes by Marshall Method, Analysis of Asphaltic samples including cores for bitumen content, grading density, flow, stability & voids analysis of compacted mixes, Sampling of laid Asphaltic concrete using core-cutter, Calibration and Supervision of Asphalt Plant and Machinery.


Sept 2002 – Dec 2003 Senior Laboratory Technician, China Harbour Engineering Company (Group) – ADB Funded Road Network Improvement Project

Oct 2001 – Oct 2002 Senior Laboratory Technician, Daewoo – Keangnam Joint Venture – Colombo – Katunayake Expressway ProjectIn charge of the material testing laboratory established In the first Expressway project in Sri Lanka

Jul 1997 – Sept 2001 Laboratory Technician, Kesngnam Enterprises Ltd., Srilanka – ADB funded third Road Improvement ProjectThe rehabilitation work involved the extension to existing structures, construction of new bridges and culverts, strengthening and widening of existing carriageway surface correction with regulating course mix and surfacing with a wearing course.

May 1996 – Jul 1997 Trainee Technical Officer, Tudawe Brothers Ltd., Sri LankaRehabilitation work carried out on Nawala - Nugegoda road, Nugegoda – Pitakotte road, Mirihana – Athul Kotte road and Boralla – Rajagiriya road funded by World Bank

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

English, Hindi & Sinhalese


G.D.R JAYASURYA LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : Sri LankanDate of Birth : 26th August 1966Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 9

KEY EXPERIENCE:




Diploma in Civil Engineering by Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

March 2006 to date Laboratory Technician, Gulf Laboratories Co. WLL, Doha Soil TestingSampling of borrow areas for selected materials

Particle size distribution, Hydrometer Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Determination of OMC & MDD of soils by proctor Compaction Test. (Standard & Modified), Determination of CBR, Specific Gravity Test, Evaluation of bearing capacity of soils using the Plate bearing test,

ConcreteDesign of concrete mixes with ingredients available, Sampling of fresh concrete for compressive strength test, Slump test, Determination of air voids in fresh concrete,

Supervision of batching and placing of concrete at site, Batching of mixes at mixer and placing the mixes at site, Testing of concrete test cubes, cores and cylinders for compressive strength

BitumenDesign of hot mixed hot laid asphaltic concrete mixes by Marshall Method.

Analysis of Asphaltic samples including cores for bitumen content, grading, density, flow, stability & voids analysis of compacted mixes, Sampling of laid Asphaltic concrete using core-cutter, Calibration and Supervision of Asphalt Plant and Machinery

Aggregate.Sieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Aggregate Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Clay Lumps, Clay Silt, Soundness and Drying Shrinkage

Dec 2003 – March 2006 Senior Laboratory Technician, Roughton International (U.K)Conduct all laboratory and field testing of soil, aggregate and Asphalt in accordance with BS and ASTM

Prepare test request and quality control check list prior to testing

Prepare official test reports of all testing conducted


Dec 1998 – Dec 2003 Senior Laboratory Technician, National building research organisationIn charge of the material testing laboratory established In the Expressway project in Sri Lanka

Aug 1995 – June 1998 Laboratory Technician, A. K. Diyaba lanage Ltd., Sri Lanka –Conduct all laboratory and field testing of soil and Asphalt in accordance with BS and ASTM. Field testing – In-situ density test and In-situ CBR.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:



NESTOR .P. MANITI LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Nationality : FilipinoDate of Birth : 10th October 1969Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 13

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Testing of materials such as soils, cement, concrete and aggregates, monitoring of piling works


Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Holy Angel University, Philippines

TRAINING ACI Concrete Inspector Radiation Protection in Industrial Application

WORK EXPERIENCE:

June 2007 – Date Gulf Laboratories Co. Laboratory supervisor –

Aggregate and Soil section.

Responsible for all testing works in the soil and aggregate Lab. Supervising technicians and assistant technicians. Training giving to the new comers. Reviewing and implementing new test procedures. Co- coordinating with Laboratory manager on technical aspects for the Laboratory testing works. Verifying and confirming all work sheets prior to given for typing.

Nov 2005 – May 2007 Gulf Laboratories Co. – Laboratory TechnicianSampling

Aggregate, Soil, Rock, Asphalt and Concrete from various sites

Aggregate Testing

All routine Physical testing – Sieve analysis, Flakiness & Elongation Index, Specific gravity & water absorption, Soundness, Los Angeles Abrasion value, Ten percent Fines value, Aggregate crushing value. As per British and American standards

Soil Testing

Sieve Analysis, Liquid and Plastic Limit, Proctor, CBR and Plate bearing tests as per British & ASTM standards

Asphalt

Asphalt core drilling, density and thickness testing, Marshall Designing, Binder content and grading tests.

Concrete

Design of concrete mix, Slump, temperature, cube making, crushing strength, core drilling, cover meter survey, dust sampling, chloride permeability, water absorption and water penetration

Field Testing

Since December 2005, working at New Doha International Airport site as a Third party inspector to monitor the piling works including measuring the pile depths, record the material strata and pile load testing.


Jun 2000 – Aug 2001 Material Technician, Eagle ridge Development Corporation, Site development of 65 Hectare BCDA Global City Project.

Conduct all laboratory and field testing of soil in accordance with BS and ASTM



Dec 1996 – Jul 1998 Senior Lab Technician, Limjoco Group Construction Corporation

Sampling and testing of fresh concrete, cube making, curing and testing

Preparation and Maintain reports and documents


Mar 1992 – Nov 1995 Lab Technician, RD. Policarpio Construction Corporation

Preparation of design mix in Asphalt & Concrete



Sampling and testing of Asphalt material.


ROBERTO MALANUM LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Date of Birth : 20th August 1973Nationality : PilipinoYears Experience : 8 years

Educational Qualification :

B. Sc in Chemical Engineering.

Training: Radiation Protection in Industrial Application

Details of Experience :

Gulf Laboratories Co. –Laboratory Technician(November 2005 to Present)

SamplingAggregate, Soil, Rock, Asphalt and Concrete from various sites

Aggregate TestingAll routine Physical testing - Sieve analysis, Specific gravity and water absorption, Soundness, Ten percent Fines value, Los Angeles abrasion value as per the relevant British and American standards

Soil TestingSieve Analysis, Liquid and Plastic Limit, Proctor and CBR as per British & ASTM standards

AsphaltAsphalt core drilling, density and thickness testing, Marshall Designing, Binder content and grading tests.

ConcreteDesign of concrete mix, Slump and temperature measuring cube/cylinder making at site and batching plant.Crushing strength of cubes, cylinder. Core drilling, cover meter survey, and dust sampling. Chloride permeability, water absorption and water penetration.

Field TestingIn-situ Density (using nuclear gauge and Sand replacement), In-situ CBR, Plate bearing tests.

Geerco Lime and Saudi Bricks Co. Ltd, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.(July 2003 to September 2005)

Job Profile

Perform Physical and chemical testing for the primary product that is limestone and burnt lime to assure that their specifications are met.

Maintain reports and documents Assist in generation and experimentations of laboratory testing specification and to attain quantitative goals


Coordinate with counterparts that reflect products and material quality to the production manager of serious or continuing problem

Conduct inspection of sample analysis.

Medical Disposable Industrial Complex, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.(November 1999 to November 2002)

Job Profile

Perform sampling, testing and evaluating raw materials, in-process and finished goods in accordance with the specified sampling plan, test methods and specifications.

Monitors each production process for compliance with specified parameters. Maintain reports and documents.

Intertek Testing services, Alabang, Philippines(March 1997 to September 1999)

Job Profile

Perform Laboratory operation through the immediate solution of the process and to meet the required turn around time and yield target Support the shift supervisor with inputs or suggestion to upgrade yields and productivity of area of responsibilities Conduct inspection of sample analysis


ROBERTO ANGELES SAMIA JR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : FilipinoDate of Birth : 18th January 1978Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 4

KEY EXPERIENCE:



Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Holy Angel University, Philippines

WORK EXPERIENCE:

June 2007 – Date Gulf Laboratories Co. – Laboratory TechnicianSamplingAggregate, Soil, Rock, Asphalt and Concrete from various sites

Aggregate TestingAll routine Physical testing – Sieve analysis, Flakiness & Elongation Index, Specific gravity & water absorption, Soundness, Los Angeles Abrasion value, Ten percent Fines value, Aggregate crushing value. As per British and American standards

Soil & Rock TestingSieve Analysis, Liquid and Plastic Limit, Proctor, CBR, Point load Index, Uniaxial compressive strength as per British/ASTM and ISRM standards

ConcreteDesign of concrete mix, Slump, temperature, cube making, Cylinder making, beam making and crushing strength

May 2006 – May 2007 Material Technician, R.D. Policarpio Construction Corporation

Conduct all laboratory and field testing of soil in accordance with BS

and ASTM




Dec 2004 – Dec 2005 Senior Lab Technician, Eagle ridge Development Corporation




Mar 2003 – Nov 2004 Lab Technician, NCR Construction Supply incorporation




ACE M. BRIONES LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : FilipinoDate of Birth : 23rd August 1983Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 2 years


Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

TRAINING:

BASIC CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY AND RELATED FIELD PRACTICE

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Testing of materials such as concrete and aggregates

WORK EXPERIENCE:

July 2007- To date Gulf Laboratories Co. Senior Technician, Concrete section.

Responsible for receiving concrete samples

Organising samples for curing and testing as per client’s request.

Testing of cubes, cylinders, blocks and core samples in accordance with BS/ ASTM standards.

Report preparation and verifying the typed reports..

Jan 2007 – June 2007 Gulf Laboratories Co. Laboratory Technician

Concrete

Cubes, blocks and Cylinder testing in accordance with BS & ASTM standards. Result preparation.

Aug 2005 – Dec 2006 Material Technician, Associated Service & Testing Centre, Philippines

Slump & temperature measuring and Cube and Cylinder make at site and batching plant.

Compression test of cubes and cylinders.


RODERICK .M. PERILLO LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : FilipinoDate of Birth : 06th March 1976Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 10

KEY EXPERIENCE:



Mechanical and Production Engineering Technology, From Technological University, Philippines.

TRAINING:

Safe use of Density Moisture Nuclear Gauge, Road Institute, Saudi ArabiaSafety Precautions on Highway Constructions, PhilippinesRadiation Safety and Training Program, Philippines

WORK EXPERIENCE:

January 2007 – to date Gulf Laboratories Co. – Laboratory TechnicianSampling

Aggregate, Soil, Rock, Asphalt and Concrete from various sites

Aggregate Testing

All routine Physical testing – Sieve analysis, Flakiness & Elongation Index, Specific gravity & water absorption, Soundness, Los Angeles Abrasion value, Ten percent Fines value, Aggregate crushing value. As per British and American standards

Soil Testing

Sieve Analysis, Liquid and Plastic Limit, and Proctor as per British and ASTM standards

Rock Testing

Geotechnical investigation samples testing for uniaxial compression and point load index testing.

Concrete Testing

Making cubes, Cylinders and beams. Compressive strength of cube and cylinder. Flexural testing of beams. Tensile strength of Cylinder.

Sept 2004 – Sept 2006 Lab Technician, Geotechnical Testing Centre, Saudi Arabia

Conduct all laboratory testing of soil, Asphalt, concrete and aggregate in accordance with BS and ASTM

Prepare test request and quality control checklist prior to testing

April 2003 – May 2004 Lab Technician, Anderson Asphalt, Philippines

Sampling and testing of Asphalt sample, Assisting in Marshal design.



Aug 2000 – March 2003 Lab Technician, CM Pancho Construction, Philippines.


Sampling and testing of fresh concrete, cube making, curing and testing.


Sampling and testing of Asphalt material.

April 1996 – May 1998 Limojoco Group of Company, Philippines

Preparations of design mix in Concrete




RANASINGHE R.C.A.K MATERIAL ENGINEER

Nationality : Sri LankanDate of Birth : 17th December 1968Profession : Material EngineerYears of Experience : 17

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Testing of materials such as Asphalt, soils, cement, concrete and aggregates



Diploma in Civil Engineering by Ministry of Higher Education

Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering at open university of Sri Lanka.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

November 2007 to date. Material Engineer – New Doha International Airport– CP 27. On-site Laboratory. Performing Marshal Design for runway and taxi way, Concrete mix design for pavement works. Quality controlling of all asphaltic, soil back filling, compaction and concrete works. Liaise with client and contractor.

May 2004 – Oct 2007 Senior Laboratory Technician, Cardno MBK International – ADB Funded Road Network Improvement Project.Performing all types of tests related to Road projects.

Soil TestingSampling of borrow areas for selected materials

Particle size distribution, Hydrometer Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Determination of OMC & MDD of soils by proctor Compaction Test. (Standard & Modified), Determination of CBR, Specific Gravity Test, Evaluation of bearing capacity of soils using the Plate bearing test,


Supervision of batching and placing of concrete at site, Batching of mixes at mixer and placing the mixes at site, Testing of concrete test cubes, cores and cylinders for compressive strength


Analysis of Asphaltic samples including cores for bitumen content, grading, density, flow, stability & voids analysis of compacted mixes, Sampling of laid Asphaltic concrete using core-cutter, Calibration and Supervision of Asphalt Plant and Machinery


Aggregate.Sieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Aggregate Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Clay Lumps, Clay Silt, Soundness and Drying Shrinkage

November 2002 – May 2004 Senior Laboratory Technician, CHINA HARBOUR Engineering Co.

Laboratory in charge of the material testing works.

Project: Improvement of existing 13 Km of Roadway from Palmadulla to Madampe, Sri Lanka

August 2001 – Sept 2002 Laboratory Technician, Daewoo Keanganm joint venture., Sri Lanka – ADB funded third Road Improvement ProjectThe rehabilitation work involved the extension to existing structures, construction of new bridges and culverts, strengthening and widening of existing carriageway surface correction with regulating course mix and surfacing with a wearing course.

July 1996 – June 2001 Laboratory Technician, Scott Wilson Krikpatrick & Partners. Sri LankaRehabilitation work carried out on Matara - Aukressa road, Nugegoda – Pitakotte road, Mirihana – Athul Kotte road and Boralla – Rajagiriya road funded by World Bank

October 1992 – June 1996 Laboratory Technician, DHV/RDC. Sri LankaAvissawella – Rathnapura Road, Avissawella – Hatton Road and Avissawwella – Homagam Road project

LANGUAGE ABILITY:



MULLLERYAWAGE SAMANTHA JAYALAL PERERA LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : Sri LankanDate of Birth : 11th May 1972Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 14

KEY EXPERIENCE:





WORK EXPERIENCE:

December 2007 to date Laboratory Technician, Gulf Laboratories Co. WLL, Doha Soil TestingParticle size distribution, Hydrometer Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Determination of OMC & MDD of soils by proctor Compaction Test. (Standard & Modified), Determination of CBR



Analysis of Asphaltic samples for bitumen content, grading, density, flow, stability & voids analysis of compacted mixes, Sampling of laid Asphaltic concrete using core-cutter, Calibration and Supervision of Asphalt Plant and Machinery

Aggregate.Sieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Aggregate Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Clay Lumps, Clay Silt, Soundness.

Aug 1996 – Nov 2007 Senior Laboratory Technician, Bandaragma Asphalt Plant & Aggregate Quarry.Fully responsible for quality control of Asphalt production. Including Marshal Design, relevant QC testing works.

Testing of soil and sub-base material -Sieve analysis, Atterberg limit, proctor, CBR and linear shrinkage.

Aggregate Testing: Sieve analysis, Flakiness & Elongation Index, Specific gravity & water absorption, Soundness, Los Angeles Abrasion value, Ten percent Fines value, Aggregate crushing value. As per British and American standards


May 1992 – April 1996 Laboratory Technician - DHV/RDC Project consultants.Material testing laboratory established In the Road project of Homagama, Rathnapura and Avissawella – Hatton. Sri Lanka

Conduct all laboratory and field testing of soil and Asphalt in accordance with BS and ASTM. Field testing – In-situ density test and In-situ CBR.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:



S.M.HEMANTHA LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Nationality : Sri LankanDate of Birth : 18th October 1976Profession : Lab TechnicianYears of Experience : 8

KEY EXPERIENCE:





WORK EXPERIENCE:

December 2007 to date Laboratory Technician, Gulf Laboratories Co. WLL, Doha

Soil Testing

Particle size distribution, Hydrometer Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Determination of OMC & MDD of soils by proctor Compaction Test. (Standard & Modified), Determination of CBR

Concrete

Design of concrete mixes with ingredients available, Sampling of fresh concrete for compressive strength test, Slump test, Determination of air voids in fresh concrete,

Bitumen

Design of asphaltic concrete mixes by Marshall Method.

Analysis of Asphaltic samples for bitumen content, grading, density, flow, stability & voids analysis of compacted mixes, Sampling of laid Asphaltic concrete using core-cutter.

Aggregate.

Sieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Aggregate Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Clay Lumps, Clay Silt, Soundness.

Aug 2006 – Nov 2007 Senior Laboratory Technician, V.V Karunarathna & Squire Mach Joint venture. A major Road construction Co. in Sri Lanka.

Testing of Asphalt:

Marshal Design, Analysis of Asphaltic samples for bitumen content, grading, density, flow, stability & voids. Sampling of laid Asphaltic concrete using core-cutter.

Testing of soil and sub-base material –

Sieve analysis, Atterberg limit, proctor, CBR and linear shrinkage. And in-situ density test.

Aggregate Testing:

Sieve analysis, Flakiness & Elongation Index, Specific gravity & water absorption, Soundness, Los Angeles Abrasion value, Ten percent Fines value, Aggregate crushing value. As per British and American standards


July 2001 – July 2006 Laboratory Technician – V.V. Karunarathe & Co. Ltd – Road projects.

Material testing laboratory established in various Road project.

Conduct all laboratory and field testing of soil and Asphalt in accordance with BS and ASTM. Field testing – In-situ density test and In-situ CBR.

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THOMAS VARGHESE - Gulf Laboratories Home - … · Web viewTHOMAS VARGHESE (RENJI) LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Nationality : Indian Date of Birth : 1959 Profession : Lab Technician Years