Asha Sedeq

Seeking a challenging position as a Material Engineer - Civil where I can apply my expertise in materials engineering, QA/QC, and laboratory supervision to ensure quality, support successful project delivery, and contribute to organizational growth.

SENIOR LAB ENGINEER - Advanced Technical Services Company - KUWAIT

(2024-02)

• Lead a team of QC Engineers, QC Inspectors, and Laboratory Technicians to ensure effective quality control and laboratory operations.
• Ensure all material testing was performed in accordance with ASTM, ACI, BS, AASHTO standards, contract specifications, and project quality requirements.
• Trained laboratory technicians in field and laboratory testing procedures, leading to their successful ACI Certification.
• Provided technical guidance and mentoring to engineering and laboratory personnel on quality control, testing procedures, and material management best practices.
• Planned and managed laboratory and field testing schedules, coordinated with clients and project teams, reviewed job orders, and verified test reports prior to submission.
• Conducted and supervised testing of concrete, soil, aggregates, asphalt, and steel, including strength, durability, stability, and corrosion testing in compliance with project specifications and international standards.
• Managed day-to-day laboratory operations, ensuring timely execution of testing activities and full compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) and HSE requirements.
• Maintained complete and traceable records of testing activities, calibration certificates, equipment maintenance, laboratory procedures, and reference standards.
• Developed and implemented material testing and inspection procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Supervised material sampling and testing activities both on-site and in the laboratory, ensuring correct testing procedures, accurate data analysis, and reliable reporting.
• Verified equipment calibration, testing methods, and documentation to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results.
• Investigated material non-conformances, performed root cause analysis, and recommended appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Prepared and submitted material test reports, inspection reports, technical documentation, and quality records to clients, consultants, and project teams.
• Coordinated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and clients to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
• Reviewed and approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Material Submittals in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage, and use of construction materials in accordance with HSE requirements and project procedures.

MATERIAL ENGINEER - INDIAN ENGINEER CONSULTANCY - A.P. INDIA

(2015-07 - 2023-09)

• Reviewed and inspected Material Approval Requests (MAR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), and Work Inspection Requests (WIR) submitted by contractors.
• Reviewed contractor's concrete mix designs, material submittals, technical data sheets, material samples, laying methods, sampling plans, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Ensured all construction materials delivered to site complied with approved submittals, project specifications, and relevant international standards.
• Verified that laboratory and testing equipment were properly calibrated and maintained, and coordinated third-party testing when required.
• Prepared and maintained Material Logs, Material Submittal Registers, testing records, calibration certificates, and material approval status reports.
• Coordinated with project managers, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve material and quality-related issues.
• Reviewed and approved supplier/manufacturer documents, material submittals, technical data sheets, and material samples prior to submission to the Client/Consultant.
• Conducted incoming material inspections and ensured proper handling, storage, identification, and traceability of construction materials.
• Verified laboratory test reports and inspection results to ensure compliance with contract requirements and issued Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where necessary.
• Identified non-compliant construction activities, reported deviations from approved drawings and specifications, and monitored corrective actions until closure.
• Reviewed material test results and laboratory reports submitted by contractors and verified the implementation of corrective actions for non-conforming materials.
• Monitored field and laboratory testing of concrete, soil, aggregates, road base, asphalt, steel, and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities.
• Performed regular site inspections and coordinated with clients, consultants, designers, and contractors to resolve technical, material, and specification-related issues.
• Conducted internal quality audits and routine inspections to ensure compliance with Quality Control procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project specifications.
• Ensured all construction activities were executed using approved materials and in accordance with project specifications, contract requirements, Quality Management System (QMS), and HSE procedures.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve material, quality, and construction-related issues.
• Enforced Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures to ensure the safe execution of all material-related activities.

MTech - Structural Engineering - JNTUK (2013 - 2015)

BTech - Civil Engineering - JNTUK (2009 - 2013)