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Muhammad Akram

Muhammad Akram

Sr. QA/QC CIVIL INSPECTOR
ARAMCO SAEP No: 80010655

Summary

Profile Summary: Sr. QA/QC Civil Inspector Approved by Saudi Aramco and has 13 years of international experience in Quality Control, Civil Construction industry, and Material Inspection. I have been involved in various engineering projects in Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, such as Site Civil Supervision, Architectural/Building, roads, sulfur railcar facilities, batch plant, Factory/Site precast work, and underground utilities. I have extensive technical knowledge and project quality control skills in Oil and gas refineries and Industrial sectors. I can work effectively with diverse and multicultural teams, and I am self-motivated and result oriented. I can handle pressure and challenging work conditions with professionalism and efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

MCCB Custom House
Nabha, Lahore

FBR
  • (Federal Board of Revenue, Achievements:
  • Inspection of construction work and finishing Excavation work as per standards
  • Quality control of work Execution
  • Inspection of excavation, foundation, steel, concrete, masonry and finishing work, etc
  • Checking of executed work and making bills of sub-contractors
  • Site supervision of all construction work (Structural & Non-Structural)
  • To ensure that the construction meets specification and building Codes
  • Making a Request for Information (RFI) to the consultant.

QA/QC Civil Inspector

Tecnicas Reunidas Saudia for Service & Contracting Co, LTD
05.2021 - Current
  • Approved by Saudi Aramco)
  • Project: MARJAN Increment Program, TANAJIB Gas Plant Project Package 09&11
  • Client: Saudi Aramco
  • Responsibilities /Achievements:
  • Monitoring and implementation of QMS Procedures, PQP, ITP & method statements and reporting deviations from management system / contractual requirements of the projects
  • Verifying that all necessary inspections and testing, as required of the project and statutory regulations, are carried out and appropriate records are updated and maintained
  • Coordinating quality activities with subcontractors and any other individual parties who may be working on the same site
  • Coordination with clients / third party, in accordance with approved ITP, for agreed witness inspections & tests
  • Reviewing and performing material receiving inspection as per company and client requirements, applicable standards / specifications etc
  • Performing assigned in-process and final products inspection and tests
  • Identification of non-calibrated equipment and informing Subcontractor QC for expediting arrangements with Calibration agencies for timely calibration of the equipment
  • Inspection and verification of the accuracy of dimension of units, quantity, supports, spacers, and location of reinforcement and cast in items, form and mold layout and other matters pertaining specifically to Quality in production
  • Checking adequacy of the form to produce units without displacement, distortion, or surface defects
  • Monitoring, inspection, and observation of all tightening and/or stressing operations to ensure that specified procedures are used
  • Inspection and verification of the accuracy Dimension of formwork or mold, and Quality of mold itself, Cleanliness and correct oiling of form, Correctness, position of reinforcement and quantities
  • Curing and Protection
  • Regular inspection of concrete proportioning, batching, mixing, handling, placing consolidation, finishing and protection
  • Inspection of all finished products for conformance with shop drawings and Specifications
  • This conformance must be within specified tolerances that are applicable to each unit or element produced for the Project work and are within the limits of the standard Appearance (finish) inspection as necessary to ensure that units have a uniform finish, color, shape, thickness, dimension, quality and matching the appearance of approved specimen samples
  • Dimension of formwork or mold, and Quality of mold itself, Cleanliness and correct oiling of form, Correctness, position of reinforcement and quantities
  • Curing and Protection
  • Inspection prior to deliver to site Before delivery to site, each precast element is checked against any variance with respect to approved shop drawings in respect of the following:
  • Control of Nonconforming Products The finished quality product not conforming to the requirements shall be identified, controlled & marked (REJECTED) to prevent its unintended dispatch or delivery and use on site, the same is applicable to incoming material, in-process & finished products alike
  • Submitting weekly report and requested information / statistics to Department QC Supervisor.

QA/QC Inspector Civil/Batch Plant

Tecnicas Reunidas Saudia for Service & Contracting Co, LTD
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • (Approved by Saudi Aramco)
  • Project: Ras Tanura Refinery Clean Fuels Project, Saudi Aramco
  • Client: Saudi Aramco
  • Responsibilities /Achievements:
  • Ensure that the Project Quality Plan is implemented at all the times during the stages of works
  • Supervise and Control all Civil Works as per IFC Drawings and Standard Specification
  • Ensure that the work procedures and method statements being implemented in site
  • Monitoring all Precast work according to approved drawing, design, schedule and quality standard
  • Material receiving inspection of various materials like, FBE coated Rebar, Anchor Bolts and Embedded Items
  • I was responsible in Precast Factory (Ranco Zamil Riyadh) for elements mold inspection, prior to pouring, Rebar inspection, pouring of (Grey & White) concrete, concrete steam curing inspection
  • Monitoring also demolding and handling of elements, repairing of elements, storage of elements and Transportation from factory
  • Checking all precast members shall be marked to indicate its location and orientation in the structure and date of manufacture
  • The finish of exterior surfaces shall be in accordance with the Project Specifications and as shown on contract drawings
  • Complete reviews and assessment activities within assigned batch plants as allocated by supervisor in accordance with project plan and associated procedures, specifications, and standards
  • Assess batch plant QC laboratory to determine that their equipment, procedures/techniques, sample recording and result reporting is in compliance with the applicable standards and client specifications
  • Performs “Hold”, “Witness”, “Surveillance” inspections and tests and monitor various batch plants to ensure compliance with the contract requirements and project quality specifications
  • Record reports and endorse reports of inspection and compile scope files to identify inspection status
  • Ensures that Batch plants QAQC documents and monitoring reports are properly maintained in accordance with the required project procedures and specifications
  • Record any non-conformance and batch plant practices, materials and equipment and report to the Supervisor in detail the potential problems for early resolution
  • Witness batch trial mix design (Concrete & Asphalt) & laboratory testing (Batch Plant & Third Party) and conducts QC surveillance in compliance with the approved standards
  • Complete verifications as required on testing laboratory and batch plant’s personnel qualifications and the correct application of requirements for training and testing
  • Inspect and monitors materials, equipment, and calibration of testing tools & equipment as applicable to ensure batch plant compliance to applicable codes and Saudi Aramco Standards.

QA/QC Civil Supervisor

POSSO Engineering & Construction, Saudi Aramco
10.2015 - 04.2018
  • Approved by, )
  • Project: Aramco Sulfur Railcar Loading Facilities Project, Berri Gas Plant to Wasit & Khursaniyah Gas Plant, KSA
  • Client: Saudi Aramco
  • Responsibilities /Achievements:
  • Monitoring of construction activities as per Saudi Aramco Standard and Procedure such as SAES, SAEP, SAMSS, SATIP, SAIC, and ensure its implementation for ongoing project activities
  • Lead the team of QC Inspectors for monitoring the on‐going daily construction inspection\activities at the site
  • Reviewing the construction method statements (MS) and making comments as per project specifications, procedures & Inspection Test Plan (ITP)
  • Coordination with Client inspectors for getting the feedback for open logbook entries (LBEs) and follow-up of corrective actions to close those violations within Agreed Completion Date (ACD)
  • Ensuring all construction works including, but not limited to, concrete pouring, rebar fixing, Coating applications of internal & external on concrete structures, grouting, plastering, and general building finishing works are as per the specification
  • Perform “Hold” “Witness “and “Surveillance” Inspections and tests at manufacturing facilities or construction sites to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco requirements and project specifications
  • Inspect material and equipment as applicable to ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco for proper handling storage and protection at Saudi Aramco facilities and/or construction sites
  • Monitor contractor’s quality systems, records and quality personnel for compliance with requirements
  • Review and evaluate contractor’s quality document submittals
  • Review of all drawing and specification
  • Maintaining records of work carried out, and ensuring plant and other resources are recorded accurately
  • Verification of work before the start and during execution
  • Checking all anchor bolts, footing, and pedestals as per IFC drawings
  • Earthworks inspections such as field density test, sand bedding & final Inspection
  • Prepare Inspection Requests for Client Inspection
  • Monitoring the Fireproofing work as per Aramco Approved WMS
  • Material receiving inspection of various materials
  • Inspection of surface preparation & coating applications as per specifications prior to backfill
  • Quality assurance of ready-mix concrete used for various structures
  • Ensure health and safety of site staff and take part in weekly Health and Safety tours with Client and Contractor.

QA/QC Civil Inspector

Samsung Engineering Saudi Arabia
12.2014 - 05.2015
  • Approved by Saudi Aramco)
  • Project: CO2 Capture and Injection & Facilities, Uthmaniyah, KSA
  • Client: Saudi Aramco
  • Responsibilities /Achievements:
  • Daily inspection of road works in accordance with the approved plans and standards
  • Supervision of Road works Subgrade, Formation, Subbase, Base Course, and Asphalt work
  • Inspection of field density test (FDT) for all RTR subgrade, and back filling
  • Frequent checking of quality between batching plant, laboratory, and job sites
  • Prepare non- conformance report (NCR) if the scope of work and quality of material did not comply with clients approved standard
  • Implement & ensure that workmanship, material equipment’s are handled with strict adherence & conform to Saudi Aramco Approved Drawing, Standards & specification
  • Checking of all material delivered to the site as per MIR, supplier certificate and delivery note, and recorded
  • Taking sampling of material as per project specifications
  • Ensure all materials are up to standard and equipment is in running order
  • Review third party test reports.

Quality Controls Inspector

AL-Khodari & Sons
03.2013 - 11.2014
  • (Approved by Saudi Aramco)
  • Projects: Wasit Gas Plant Project, KSA
  • Client: Saudi Aramco
  • Responsibilities /Achievements:
  • Inspection of construction activities in accordance with the approved quality assurance plan (QAP)
  • Inspection of concrete before pouring, witnessing quality testing on site according to the client’s standard
  • Inspection of formwork, rebar’s, Pre-closing and for pre-pouring of sub-structure/ structural concrete
  • Inspection of field density test (FDT) for all RTR sub-grade and backfilling
  • Inspection of architectural finishing tiles, door, painting, cladding panel, ceiling, and gypsum board
  • Ensuring all inspection, measuring and test equipment’s are controlled, calibrated, and maintained
  • Initiating actions to prevent occurrence and recurrence of non-conformities found
  • Report to Aramco Representative any violations/nonconformities found during material receiving, construction and installation phase.

QC inspector

AIRRS Associates Pvt. Limited
04.2011 - 02.2013

Site Supervisor

Eden Housing Ltd
Lahore
01.2010 - 04.2011
  • Site supervision of all construction work (Structural & Non-Structural)
  • Execution of the work according to drawing and specifications
  • All task related to Structural (form fixing, steel reinforcement fixing & concreting)
  • Submitted the check request and pour slip and allow to work
  • Maintain the levels and demarcation according to drawing and elevations
  • To ensure that the construction meets specifications & building codes.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Civil

Preston University

Diploma of Associate Engineer - Civil

Punjab Board of Technical Education

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I. (Certification ID #02062607) Quality Management System Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 Training certified. - undefined

Skills

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Work Availability

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Timeline

QA/QC Civil Inspector

Tecnicas Reunidas Saudia for Service & Contracting Co, LTD
05.2021 - Current

QA/QC Inspector Civil/Batch Plant

Tecnicas Reunidas Saudia for Service & Contracting Co, LTD
05.2018 - 04.2021

QA/QC Civil Supervisor

POSSO Engineering & Construction, Saudi Aramco
10.2015 - 04.2018

QA/QC Civil Inspector

Samsung Engineering Saudi Arabia
12.2014 - 05.2015

Quality Controls Inspector

AL-Khodari & Sons
03.2013 - 11.2014

QC inspector

AIRRS Associates Pvt. Limited
04.2011 - 02.2013

Site Supervisor

Eden Housing Ltd
01.2010 - 04.2011

MCCB Custom House

FBR

Bachelor of Technology - Civil

Preston University

Diploma of Associate Engineer - Civil

Punjab Board of Technical Education

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I. (Certification ID #02062607) Quality Management System Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 Training certified. - undefined

Muhammad AkramSr. QA/QC CIVIL INSPECTOR