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Irfan Shahzad, Senior QA/QC Engineer

Irfan Shahzad

Senior QA/QC Engineer·URBACON TRADING AND CONTRACTING/KCT

Qatar

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 11 months

Senior QA/QC Engineer

July 2013 - Present

URBACON TRADING AND CONTRACTING/KCT

Doha, Qatar

July 2013 - Present

Carry out obligatory internal audits of the construction project.
Organizing/Preparation for BSI audits
Monitoring of Infrastructure/Road works (Earth work, Sub-Base, Base, Asphalt work and Road marking.)
Monitoring the phases of quality control of work as per specification.
Conducting required testing during execution. (CBR Test, Plate Load Test, F.D.T, Slump Test, Temperature).
Issue non-conformance reports when the specification or procedural requirements are not met.
Documenting all inspections and tests on pro-formats as required by the Project Quality Plan.
Conduct snagging/punch list prior to handing-over of completed works.
Liaising with consultant, subcontractor, Site Engineer, Structural Engineer & general workforce involved in the project
Review material submittals (data sheets, samples) of suppliers & subcontractors.
Conducting trial mix prior to approval of Concrete suppliers and Perform random audit of systems.
Supervision of Architectural works (I.e. Architectural Screed, False Ceiling, Block work, Plaster & Painting works)
Monitoring Fit-Out activities (I.e. Gypsum/Acoustic Boarding, Final finishes and branding, Installation of offices.)
Steel Structure:
Performing Material Inspection for the Steel Members arriving at site.
Performing inspections for the Steel Frames. (I.e. Cinema (19 Nos.), Carrefour, Kidzmondo, Xtreme Land, KidZania.)
Monitoring the installation works prior to submission for inspection & advising of any deviation from the specification.
Conducting off-site inspections of materials and fabrications in accordance with the specified requirements.
Precast Production:
To carry out daily Pre-Pour and Post Pour Inspections and preparation of daily Production and delivery reports.
Directs quality control inspections & testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
Fire Damage Structure:
Monitoring/supervision of all activities related to Fire damage Area i.e. Strengthening for Beams & Slabs and Repairing works.
Testing: i) Steel Structure: (PMI, MPI, UT, Hardness of Steel, Torque Tightening and Steel Sample Collection)
ii) Concrete Structure: (UPV, Schmidt Hammer, Pull out Test, Concrete Sample Collection)

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Quality Control

QC Engineer

May 2012 - July 2013

Trans Middle East General Contracting L.L.C.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

May 2012 - July 2013

Responsible to carry out inspection and test requirements of the project scope as per client specification, international codes and standards, as well as Inspection test Plan (ITP) and Method statements.
Maintain latest revision of relevant specifications, contract documents and drawings related to civil discipline.
Maintain daily routine surveillance on site and identify any discrepancies and generate Non- Conformity Report (NCR) of works and coordinate with discipline engineers to ensure corrective actions.
Responsible to review and verification the certificates & documents of materials prior to installation with respect to the specifications, standard drawings, manufacturing as well as inspection test plan.
Generate daily, weekly and monthly reports on Quality status of all activities with their schedule for completion.
Maintain Standard Quality, Health Safety and Environment (QHSE).
Coordination with third party for the testing of Rebar, Concrete, Bricks and Field Density Test.
Preparation of all check lists required for inspection of construction activities.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

QA/QC Inspector

September 2009 - May 2012

Eden Housing Ltd

Lahore, Pakistan

September 2009 - May 2012

Inspection and Surveillance Supervision of construction activities and insure work Quality at site.
Verification of sub-contractor running bills.
Keeping a daily log of all the Inspection Requests submitted by the Construction Supervisor.
Monitoring of Infrastructure work (Earth work, Sub-Base, Base, Asphalt work and Road marking.)
To monitor installation of underground services like Water supply, sewerage, gas, telephone and electricity.
Insures that pertinent quality control reports are created on a regular basis.
Inspection of construction material according to project specification.
Coordination with third party for the testing of Rebar, Concrete, Bricks and Field Density Test.
Monitoring of Pressure Test, Air test and Hydro test for Water Supply, Sui Gas and Manholes respectively.
To prepare Punch lists (Snag list) for rectification of work.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

QA/QC Engineer

June 2008 - August 2009

PEARL NLC, W.L.L

Doha, Qatar

June 2008 - August 2009

Create, use and implement test forms and procedures.
Follow inspection and test plan for the civil, structural and building works and carries out the various
stage inspections and tests, record findings, prepare various reports.
Monitoring of Infrastructure work (Earth work, Sub-Base, Base, Asphalt work and Road marking.)
Preparation of all check lists required for inspection of construction activities
Receives instructions, documents, technical specifications and details regarding civil works.
Maintain all Technical data regarding Civil works.
Inspection of construction material according to project specification.
Implementation of project specification & project quality plan at site.
Coordination with site lab and third party for the testing of construction material.
Coordination with third party for the testing of Rebar, aluminum coating, Cube Test and Field Density Test.
To arrange Nuclear Density Test, Asphalt Test and Concrete Strength test (Ferro scan) at site.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

QA/QC Inspector

November 2005 - April 2008

DESCON Engineering Qatar, L.L.C.

Qatar

November 2005 - April 2008

Project ------------------------- Shell Pearl GTL Project, (Oil & Gas)
Contractor ------------------------- JGC/KBR Joint venture.
Client ------------------------- Shell Ltd.

2) Project ------------------------- Qatar Gas 3&4 Onshore Project, (Infrastructure & WWTP)
Contractor ------------------------- Chiyoda Technip Joint Venture
Client ------------------------- Qatar Gas.

3) Project ------------------------- Dolphin Upstream & Compression Facilities. (Oil & Gas)
Contractor ------------------------- JGC Middle East FZE (Japan Gas Corporation)
Client ------------------------- Dolphin Energy Limited.

Responsibilities:
Receives instructions, documents, technical specifications and details regarding civil works.
Attending Kick off Meeting and preparing Minutes of Meetings.
Monitoring of Infrastructure work (Earth work, Sub-Base, Base, Asphalt work, Road marking and Hydro testing)
To monitor installation of underground services like Water supply and sewerage work.
Follow inspection and test plan for the civil, structural and building works and carries out the various
stage inspections and tests, record findings, prepare various reports.
Preparation of all check lists required for inspection of construction activities.
Surveillance Supervision of construction of Elevated Structures and Erection of Precast Members.
Inspection of all construction activities at site like Foundation, Manholes, RC Pits & Elevated Structures.
Making of RFI’s for the construction activities.
Maintain all Technical data regarding Civil works.
Construction supervision for quality control according to ITP & project specification
Coordination with site lab and third party for the testing of construction material.
Monitor Concrete Strength reports for Precast Members.
Monitor Rebar, Sand and Back Fill Material’s Test deficiency according to project specifications.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

QA/QC Engineer

May 2005 - November 2005

Habib Rafiq (Pvt) Ltd.

Lahore, Pakistan

May 2005 - November 2005

Making of AFI’s for the construction activities.
Preparation of all checklists required for inspection of construction activities.
Follow inspection and test plan for the civil Works.
Inspection of Construction activities at site like U/G Services, Road Work and Building works.
Implementation of project specification & project quality plan at site.
Coordination with site lab and third party for the testing of construction material.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

Site Supervisor

May 2003 - April 2005

IZHAR CONSTRUCTION (Pvt.) Ltd.

Pakistan

May 2003 - April 2005

Supervise the construction of building activities.
Making of daily progress reports.
Coordination with Client for the construction of Project.
Inspection of formwork, rebar bending and fixing.
Inspection of concrete works, scaffolding and compaction Work as per Client standards.
Construction supervision of infrastructure work of industrial estate.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Site Engineer

August 2002 - May 2003

Rahat Estates Johar Town, Lahore.

Lahore, Pakistan

August 2002 - May 2003

Inspection of executed work with full confidence and direct the inspection if any discrepancy is observed.
Provide input to subordinates performance evaluation.
To prepare daily inspection reports of the executed activities.
Plan to implement the quality standard of the executed activities.
Plan to implement the quality standard as per specifications

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Associate Engineer

June 2001 - July 2002

S.A Salam Services (Pvt.) Ltd.

Lahore, Pakistan

June 2001 - July 2002

Project management of civil activities.
Responsible to prepare daily inspection reports of executed work.
Inspection of formwork, rebar bending and fixing.
Inspection of concrete works, scaffolding, and compaction work as per Client standards.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Preston University

November 2012

November 2012

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3.1 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.1 out of 4

01) VVIP Wukair Villa. 02) Marina Mix 12D. 03) Al Wajba Palace, 04) Duhail Palace, 05) Panorama Tower, 06) Lusail Palaces, Qatar. 07) Bu Thelah Farm Project, Qatar. 08) Lusail OfficeTower-1, Qatar. 09) APEC Kidzania, Qatar. 10) Mall of Qatar 11) Mirfa-Ruwais Nitrogen Pipeline Project. Abu Dhabi, 12) Eden Place, Lahore, 13) Eden Boulevard, Lahore, 14) Eden Residencia, Lahore, 15) Eden Lane Villas-II, Lahore, 16) 10 Nos. Kindergarten Schools around Doha, Qatar. 17) Shell Pearl GTL Project, Qatar 18) Qatar Gas 3&4 Onshore Project, Qatar. 19) Dolphin Upstream & Compression Facilities, Qatar. 20) Bahria Town Housing society, Lahore, 21) DGKCCL Khair Pur, Kallar Kahar.
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Punjab Board of Technical Education

June 2001

June 2001

Diploma, Civil Engineering

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 65%

GPA (percentage): 65%

01) VVIP Wukair Villa. 02) Marina Mix 12D. 03) Al Wajba Palace, 04) Duhail Palace, 05) Panorama Tower, 06) Lusail Palaces, Qatar. 07) Bu Thelah Farm Project, Qatar. 08) Lusail OfficeTower-1, Qatar. 09) APEC Kidzania, Qatar. 10) Mall of Qatar 11) Mirfa-Ruwais Nitrogen Pipeline Project. Abu Dhabi, 12) Eden Place, Lahore, 13) Eden Boulevard, Lahore, 14) Eden Residencia, Lahore, 15) Eden Lane Villas-II, Lahore, 16) 10 Nos. Kindergarten Schools around Doha, Qatar. 17) Shell Pearl GTL Project, Qatar 18) Qatar Gas 3&4 Onshore Project, Qatar. 19) Dolphin Upstream & Compression Facilities, Qatar. 20) Bahria Town Housing society, Lahore, 21) DGKCCL Khair Pur, Kallar Kahar.
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Skills

QC
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Installation
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Manufacturing
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Computer Skills
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AutoCad
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AutoCAD 2D
Intermediate
AutoCAD 2D
Intermediate
MS Office
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Languages

English

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Training and Certifications

Certifications
Basic Fire Fighting
Safety Zone S & S. Consultancy
Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Basic First Aid
Safety Zone S & S. Consultancy
Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

Training
BCMS AWARENESS & INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING – ISO 22301:2019
INTERTEK Global International, Qatar.
Jan 2022
BCMS INTERNAL AUDITOR COURSE – ISO 22301:2019
COMS VENTAGE, Qatar.
Jul 2020
INTERNAL AUDITOR COURSE TRAINING - ISO 45001:2018
BUREAU VERITAS, Qatar
Oct 2018
QMS LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING - ISO 9001:2015
IRCA CERTIFIED
Nov 2016

Hobbies and interests

Cricket and Gym