Christopher Ulbata, Senior QA/QC Engineer - Laboratory (E-Ring Road Project)

Christopher Ulbata

Senior QA/QC Engineer - Laboratory (E-Ring Road Project)

Daewoo Engineering & Construction

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Experience
19 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 1 Months

Senior QA/QC Engineer - Laboratory (E-Ring Road Project) at Daewoo Engineering & Construction
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since June 2018

 Established Asphalt Plant Factory Production Control and Laboratory Quality Management System complying with QCS 2014 and Public Works Authority Guidelines.
 In-charge in laboratory and plant trial mix design process (Concrete and Asphalt).
 Preparation of Asphalt Mix Design submittals for Laboratories and Standardization Affairs (LSA) approval.
 Supervise and monitor the operation of 2 asphalt plants.
 Supervise and monitor the operation of Asphalt QC Laboratories.
 In-charge in quality control and mix design adjustment of hot asphalt mix production.
 Ensured asphalt raw materials complied with project specification.
 Identifies potential causes of non-conformities and take necessary corrective and preventive actions to remove the cause.
 Analyzed asphalt production control charts.
 Review of test reports and raised non-conformance in case of failed results.
 Conduct staff training and quality field talks.

Senior QA/QC Engineer / Senior Material Engineer at JH Construction
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2020 to December 2021
QA/QC Engineer - Laboratory (New Orbital Highway - C4 Project) at Daewoo Engineering & Construction
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2016 to June 2018

 Established Asphalt Plant Factory Production Control and Laboratory Quality Management System complying with QCS 2014 and Public Works Authority Guidelines.
 In-charge in laboratory and plant trial mix design process (Concrete and Asphalt).
 Preparation of Asphalt Mix Design submittals for Laboratories and Standardization Affairs (LSA) approval.
 Supervise and monitor the operation of 4 asphalt plants.
 Supervise and monitor the operation of 2 Asphalt QC Laboratories.
 In-charge in quality control and mix design adjustment of hot asphalt mix production.
 Ensured all concrete and asphalt raw materials complied with project specification.
 Identifies potential causes of non-conformities and take necessary corrective and preventive actions to remove the cause.
 Analyzed concrete and asphalt production control charts.
 Review of test reports and raised non-conformance in case of failed results.
 Conduct staff training and quality field talks.

QA/QC Engineer (Palestinian & Sudanese School Project) at Urbacon Trading & Contracting (UCC)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2013 to January 2016

 Preparation of Project Quality Plan, Inspection Test Plans, weekly and monthly quality reports.
 Perform site inspections (civil and architectural works) and ensuring that works are done as per approved drawings.
 Perform internal audits to assess and verify the effectiveness of Integrated Management System within the project.
 Issuing of non-conformance or observation report in case of works found not following approved drawings and method statements.
 Review of method statements and test reports.
 Ensured all delivered materials are complying with project specification and approved by the client.
 Prepare snag list and monitor de-snagging progress.
 Conduct staff training and quality field talks.

QA/QC Engineer (Bani Hajer Road Project) at Burhan International Construction Co.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2012 to June 2013

 Report and coordinate with Project Manager and QA/QC Manager all the quality matters obtained during operation.
 Liaise with construction team, subcontractor & consultant to ensure all inspection and testing requirements are fulfilled and work quality is achieved in order to meet contract requirements for constructing of roads, soakaways, manholes, sewerage lines (normal trench & micro tunnel) & utilities.
 Monitor the implementation of Project Quality Plan (PQP) and applicable Inspection Test Plan (ITP).
 Perform pre-inspection to ensure that activity is carried out in accordance with the approved method statements and drawings prior to the inspection by supervision consultant.
 Monitor site laboratory tests and implement standard testing procedure to ensure quality of tests being conducted.
 Review test results and prepare documents prior for submission to the client.

QA/QC Engineer - Laboratory (Nakilat Project) at Daewoo Engineering & Construction
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 2008 to November 2011

 Liaise with construction team, subcontractor, consultant and QC Inspector to ensure all inspection and testing requirements are fulfilled and work quality is achieved in order to meet contract requirements for constructing of Dry Docks, Piers & Quay Walls.
 Monitor the implementation of Project Quality Plan (PQP) and applicable Inspection Test Plan (ITP).
 Analyze and perform quality tests on construction materials such as concrete, steel, rock, soil and aggregates in accordance with project specifications and other standards specified by the Consultant.
 Supervise site batch plant operation and concrete production.
 Prepare weekly and monthly reports on laboratory test and quality evaluation performance.
 Prepare technical material submittals for consultant’s approval.

Laboratory Engineer at Stanger Macau Testing Ltd.
  • Macau
  • March 2005 to July 2008

 Monitor the implementation of the Laboratory Quality Management System in main and site laboratory operations.
 Supervision of daily laboratory testing operation.
 Prepare concrete cube statistical analysis.
 Involved in various geotechnical and civil construction material testing such as concrete cube compressive test, steel reinforcement tensile test, anchor bolt test, rock core test, concrete core test, sieve analysis, field density test, plate bearing test, pile integrity test, pile driving analysis & ground vibration monitoring test.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • at Central Luzon State University
  • November 2002

Specialties & Skills

Inspection
Aggregates
Production
Quality Management
Autocad 2010
Primavera P6
MS Word
MS Excel

Languages

English
Intermediate
Cantonese
Beginner
Filipino
Expert

Memberships

International Code Council
  • Professional Member
  • January 2011
American Concrete Institute
  • Individual Member
  • July 2010
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - Qatar Chapter
  • Regular Member
  • February 2010
Filipino Association of Materials Engineers - Qatar
  • Regular Member
  • January 2016