Jennifer Mary Jacob, Research Coordinator/Material Engineer

Jennifer Mary Jacob

Research Coordinator/Material Engineer

Ministry Of Environment, Qatar

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
15 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months

Research Coordinator/Material Engineer at Ministry Of Environment, Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2010 to January 2015

• Plan and coordinate the initiation of experimental research study protocol, and the establishment of operating policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the collection of research data.
• Identifying suitable techniques for analysis of data
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of technical support staff to ensure the smooth and efficient operation, manage LIMS
• Supervise and coordinate the provision of support services to researchers.
• Ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times as part of the implementation of quality management system
• Develop and maintain records of research activities, and prepares periodic reports
• Coordinate and contribute to regular steering committee meetings.
• Provision of research instruments as necessary to ensure quality data that correlates with research objectives.
• Write and edit technical reports and manuscripts for presentation to senior management.
• Responsible for some administrative tasks, such as maintainence and filing of summary sheets, datasheets on computer databases
• Maintain safe workplace practice and procedures in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety legislation.
• Compiling information from a wide variety of sources and then interpreting and presenting this, conducting literature or internet searches.
• Assist in the recruitment, training and supervision of research staff.
• Consult with staff on appropriate management of participant problems and concerns.
• Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within time frames to meet research objectives.
• Serve as liaison between the University, local government agencies, and other participating agencies;
• Promote research capacity building among university student groups.
• Organize events such as technical seminars, training and in-service sessions.

Project Engineer ( Structural) at Qatar Design Consortium
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2006 to February 2008

• Interpreting architectural drawings
• Carrying structural analysis, design and preparation of calculation sheet files
• Checking of drawings prepared by draftsmen
• Monitoring and controlling accuracy of designs and reinforcement code details
• Compliance with relevant Building Codes
• Interacting with office and construction team
• Researching project design requirements
• Coordinating design proposals with other departments
• Production of structural execution drawings

Project Engineer (Roads & Infra Structure) at Hyder Consulting
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2001 to June 2004

• Conducting the reconnaissance survey of the Road Project
• Processing survey data using SDR Mapping and MXRoads, creating DTM’s
• Preparation of material for presentations,
• Pavement design,
• Planning and development of Road Layout
• Highway geometry of major and minor hierarchy roads, kerb and gutter
• Intersection analysis and design of roundabouts
• Earthwork calculations
• Preparation of bill of quantities,
• Cost estimates and quality assurance aspects of design,
• Delivery of services
• Preparation of engineering reports
• Preparation of contract and tender documents
• Tender Evaluation and reporting
• Providing engineering comments on planning applications and policy development
• Attend company and client status meetings, liaised with local government and public enquiries
• Trained engineers in the use of SDR software, MX Road
• Managed small team of draftsmen and project sub groups to execute assignments
• Reporting to Project Manager

Design Engineer at DHV Consultants (U.K)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • August 1997 to June 2001

• Responsibility for all design related elements from feasibility studies, concept to detailed design
• Fixing the alignment of the road
• Design the Geometric Profile of the road based on the topographical survey
• Preparation of Plan and profile drawings
• Detailed horizontal and vertical elements of roads including junctions and roundabouts,
• Surface and foul sewer drainage systems,
• Traffic signs and road markings,
• Street lighting,
• Layout of electricity cables (transformers, feeder pillars, poles) & other utility cables,
• Earthwork calculations,
• Bill of quantities and Cost estimates

Design Engineer-Structural (Trainee) at Xavier & Associates, Kochi
  • India
  • August 1995 to March 1997

• Engineer in the structural design/works section.
• Structural design checks for buildings (residential villas & office buildings)
• Work undertaken included design and detailing of foundation elements of the project plus general site supervision, Responsible for set-up/ analysis, design and detailing in concrete of various elements for both single and multi storied buildings,
• Checking of design drawings, preparation of cost estimates

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Mahatma Gandhi University
  • June 1995

Specialties & Skills

Infrastructure Projects
Structural
Project Management
Deadlines Meeting
MS Office

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Intermediate
Tamil
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner