Johnny Zhao

Coordinate equipment, materials, and supplies for practical courses while managing inventory control, quotes, and purchasing. Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, perform instrument calibrations, and troubleshoot technical malfunctions with vendors and IT. Ensure strict health and safety compliance by maintaining current MSDS and securely storing and disposing of hazardous waste.

Civil Engineering Technologist - Durham College - Whitby, ON

(2022-08)

• Coordinate equipment, materials, and supplies for practical courses while managing inventory control, quotes, and purchasing.
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, perform instrument calibrations, and troubleshoot technical malfunctions with vendors and IT.
• Ensure strict health and safety compliance by maintaining current MSDS and securely storing and disposing of hazardous waste.
• Provide technical demonstrations to staff and students on equipment operation and create up-to-date SOPs and maintenance logs.
• Plan complex lab setups (including outdoor surveying in challenging weather), mentor work-study students, and facilitate student recruitment events.

Geotechnical Laboratory and Field Technician - Soil-Mat Engineers & Consultants Ltd. - Hamilton, ON

(2018-08 - 2022-07)

• Managed geotechnical field operations on active construction sites, coordinating with municipal inspectors and contractors to resolve compliance issues and maintain schedules.
• Conducted standard geotechnical lab tests (Sieve Analyses, Hydrometer, Atterberg Limits, Proctor) and in-situ compaction testing, proof rolls, and subgrade evaluations.
• Calibrated equipment to ensure testing met ASTM, CSA, and CCIL certification standards, and prepared detailed reports for Principal Engineers.
• Evaluated construction drawings, monitored watermain and sewer installations, and provided QA/QC for concrete (CSA A23.1/A23.2), earthworks, and site servicing.

Quality Control Technician (Co-op) - Lafarge Canada Inc. - Caledon, ON

(2017-04 - 2017-12)

• Sampled, tested, analyzed, and documented aggregate materials for quality assurance and production control.
• Inspected and maintained laboratory testing equipment, assisted with daily production reporting, and participated in safety and quality control initiatives.

Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology - McMaster University (2023-09 - 2028-08)

Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology - Mohawk College (2015-09 - 2018-08)