Karmelo Lerin, Senior QAQC Engineer

Karmelo Lerin

Senior QAQC Engineer

Contraco WLL

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
20 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :20 years, 3 Months

Senior QAQC Engineer at Contraco WLL
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since June 2016

Employer : Contraco W.L.L. (Main Contractor)
Position Held : Sr. QAQC Engineer (Project Site Designation)

From - To : June 2016 to Present
Project : Hilton Beach Resort and Villas
(Hotel, Mall, Mosque, Villas, etc. - Construction to ID / Fit-Out Scope)
Location : Salwa, Qatar
Client : Private Engineering Office (PEO) / Hilton
Consultant : Dar Al-Handasah

From - To : January 2021 to Present
Project : Maintenance Facility Building and Close-Out Stage of Golf Course Field
Location : Al Rayyan - Doha, Qatar
Client : Qatar Foundation / Education City Golf Course
Consultant : ASTAD / Ramboll

From - To : February 2023 to Present
Project : Development of Doha Air Base (Multiple Facility Buildings)
Location : Doha, Qatar
Client : Qatar Armed Forces (QAF)
Consultant : CICO Consulting Engineers
Work Responsibilities:
• Oversee the daily routine and activities of QAQC Engineers and Inspectors.
• Review and Revision of Project Quality Plan as needed.
• Plan and Perform QMS Audit as per ISO 9001 / Project Procedures including Subcontractors to ensure compliance to quality requirements.
• Control and Verify Non-Conformance to avoid recurrence. Ensure on-time closure.
• Review Drawings & Materials Submittals for site coordination, implementation, and inspection.
• Generates, Review and Revision to Streamline Project Quality Processes, Procedures, Forms and Check Sheet to align with quality requirements and other standards.
• Partake 3rd Party or Corporate Quality Audit for Certification or Compliance Verification
• Preside QAQC Trainings as per developed schedule plan.
• Prepare & Monitor Monthly Data Reports Analysis or KPI (NCRs, CARs, IRs, MIRs, etc.) in reference to Project Quality Objectives.
• Perform Site Works & Material Inspection & Monitoring. Check Test Results & Field Feedback Reports.
• Participate QAQC-Related Meetings
• Closing Consultant / Client Snags and Process / Prepare Project Close-Out and Handing-Over Documentation / Dossier.
• Coordination with QAQC Manager for smooth QAQC workflow.

QHSE Engineer / Officer at ATS Group Limited
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2011 to November 2015

Employer : ATS Group Limited (Client Representative / Project Management)
Position Held : QAQC / QHSE Engineer
From - To : June 2011 to November 2015
Project : Abu Dhabi Security Program
(Installation of On-Shore Oil and Gas Plant Security Facilities; Telecommunication Towers and Security Services; Perimeter Smart Fences / Gates, Highway Roads Camera Poles / Gantry, Road Crossing Services - NDRC and Reinstatement, etc.)
Locations : On-Shore (Habshan, Sahil, Shah) and City - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Client : CICPA and MCC
Work Responsibilities:
• Review Consultant and Contractor Project Quality Plan.
• Review Pre-Qualification and other QAQC Submittals (MS, ITP, ATRs and Materials)
• Plan and Perform Site and QMS Audit to Consultant, Subcontractor and Supplier according to ISO 9001 / Project Procedures. Provided thorough Audit Report.
• Generates Weekly and Monthly QAQC Reports for Management (Data Analysis or KPI) Review.
• Represent Kick-Off and other QAQC meetings.
• Conduct / Partake QAQC Trainings and Workshop
• Raises NCRs, CARs and QORs to Consultant, Contractors and Vendors and monitor on-time closure.
• Manage Site Inspection and Testing including Control and Monitoring of Materials Delivered to Site
• Witness Factory-Acceptance-Tests (FATs) and provide feedback.
• Review Concrete Mix Design. Witness Plant Trial Mix for verification.
• Evaluate Consultant and Contractor QAQC Reports
• Cross-Check Site Progress Record to Validate Contractor Invoices prior Management Approval
• Conduct Tool-Box-Talk and Supervise Safety Implementation at work areas.
• Review and/ or Revised HSE Submittals
• Coordination with Construction Team and QAQC Manager for any QAQC-related concern at site.

QAQC Engineer at Ali & Sons Contracting Company
  • United Arab Emirates
  • November 2008 to May 2011

Position Held : QAQC Engineer From - To : November 2008 to May 2011 Project and Location : Al Wahda Mall 2 - Abu Dhabi, UAE

QAQC Engineer at Ali & Sons Contracting
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2008 to May 2011

Employer : Ali & Sons Contracting Company (Main Contractor)
Position Held : QAQC Engineer
From - To : November 2008 to May 2011
Project and Location : Al Wahda Mall 2 - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Work Responsibilities (Synopsis from previous Main Contracting Companies):
• Develop and Reviewed QAQC Procedures and Forms to meet project quality requirements.
• Review Project Quality Plan and Point-Out Items that required changes and amendments.
• Participate in Project Quality and Progress Meeting with Consultants and Client. Likewise, Kick-Off Meetings and other Quality-Related Meetings.
• Review Material Submittals according to Project Quality Requirements or Specification.
• Perform Material Receiving Inspection and Monitor Required Testing and Results for Compliance.
• Conduct Daily Site Inspection for Civil, Structural & Architectural Works for Consultant Final Inspection.
• Monitor Production of Pre-Cast Structure to meet Quality Product Requirements.
• Represent Project QAQC Department for Internal and External Audit.
• Prepare QAQC Reports as required internally and by Consultant / Client.
• Originate NCR & CAR to Construction Team or Subcontractor for any Deviation of Works and Products.
• Manage and Control Consultant-Issued NCR to prevent reappearance and for on-time Closure.
• Review consultant feedback in all QAQC Submittals and ensure to address and close-out on time.

QAQC Engineer / Inspector at Arabian Construction Company (ACC)
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2005 to October 2008

Employer : Arabian Construction Company-ACC (Main Contractor)
Position Held : QAQC Engineer / Inspector
From - To : January 2005 to October 2008
Projects and Location : 1. Central Market Re-Development- Abu Dhabi, UAE
(Comprises 88 Flrs. Residential, 63 Flrs. Office and 53 Flrs. Hotel Towers)
Aldar Properties PJSC - Client
December 2007 to October 2008

2. Residential Tower on Plot 44- Dubai, UAE
(2B + G + 35Flrs. + Lower and Upper Roof)
EMAAR - Client
March 2006 to December 2007

3. The Petroleum Institute Building- Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) - Client
January 2005 to March 2006


Work Responsibilities :
• Develop and Reviewed QAQC Procedures and Forms to meet project quality requirements.
• Review Project Quality Plan and Point-Out Items that required changes and amendments.
• Participate in Project Quality and Progress Meeting with Consultants and Client. Likewise, Kick-Off Meetings and other Quality-Related Meetings.
• Review Material Submittals according to Project Quality Requirements or Specification.
• Perform Material Receiving Inspection and Monitor Required Testing and Results for Compliance.
• Conduct Daily Site Inspection for Civil, Structural & Architectural Works for Consultant Final Inspection.
• Monitor Production of Pre-Cast Structure to meet Quality Product Requirements.
• Represent Project QAQC Department for Internal and External Audit.
• Prepare QAQC Reports as required internally and by Consultant / Client.
• Originate NCR & CAR to Construction Team or Subcontractor for any Deviation of Works and Products.
• Manage and Control Consultant-Issued NCR to prevent reappearance and for on-time Closure.
• Review consultant feedback in all QAQC Submittals and ensure to address and close-out on time.

QAQC Inspector / Jr. Civil Engineer at Taisei Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2003 to January 2005

Employer : Taisei Corporation (Main Contractor)
Position Held : QAQC Inspector / Jr. Civil Engineer
From - To : July 2003 to January 2005
Project and Location : Shuweihat Water Transmission Scheme- On Shore- Abu Dhabi, UAE
(240kms. double water line of Ø1600mm. DI pipe with two pumping stations that includes Non-Destructive Road Crossing Works- NDRC)
Client : Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA)

Work Responsibilities:
• Develop and Reviewed QAQC Procedures and Forms to meet project quality requirements.
• Review Project Quality Plan and Point-Out Items that required changes and amendments.
• Participate in Project Quality and Progress Meeting with Consultants and Client. Likewise, Kick-Off Meetings and other Quality-Related Meetings.
• Review Material Submittals according to Project Quality Requirements or Specification.
• Perform Material Receiving Inspection and Monitor Required Testing and Results for Compliance.
• Conduct Daily Site Inspection for Civil, Structural & Architectural Works for Consultant Final Inspection.
• Monitor Production of Pre-Cast Structure to meet Quality Product Requirements.
• Represent Project QAQC Department for Internal and External Audit.
• Prepare QAQC Reports as required internally and by Consultant / Client.
• Originate NCR & CAR to Construction Team or Subcontractor for any Deviation of Works and Products.
• Manage and Control Consultant-Issued NCR to prevent reappearance and for on-time Closure.
• Review consultant feedback in all QAQC Submittals and ensure to address and close-out on time.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Eastern Visayas State University (Former Leyte Institute of Technology)
  • March 2021

Specialties & Skills

Document Review
ISO Auditor
Document Preparation
Quality Inspection
Testing
INSTALLATION
CONSULTING
MANAGEMENT
PERIMETER
PROBLEM SOLVING
QUALITY ASSURANCE
SYNOPSIS
MICROSOFT WORD
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AUDITING

Languages

Filipino
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2022

Hobbies

  • Basketball, Jogging, Swimming and anything that connects with nature