KIRANCHAND S, Lead QA/QC Engineer

KIRANCHAND S

Lead QA/QC Engineer

KAD Construction LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
15 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 10 Months

Lead QA/QC Engineer at KAD Construction LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2020

Project Title: MBR Package 45 - PA-04 Grading, Roads, Shallow and Deep Services (LOA: 6428) / Client: EMAAR/ Consultant: Jacobs /PMC: EllisDon Project Scope Road networks, Deep Services -Sewer networks & Storm water drainage network; Shallow services - DM Irrigation networks, DEWA-WD Potable water networks, DEWA-ED Ducts, Fire Fighting networks, Telecommunication networks, EMAAR IT networks.

Duties & Responsibilities :

1) Established Project Quality team and organization, developed Project Quality Plan, identified key procedures and monitored implementation as per the Project QA/QC Plan, Contract Specifications, Company Quality System and provide support, guidance to the QA/QC project team where necessary.
2) Established Quality Audit schedule for project encompassing the specific project requirements. Facilitates all internal and external Quality audits and briefs management with the results. Effectively documents, follows-up and closes corrective actions - both internal and external. Analyzes findings/ issues/ non-conformances identified during audits to determine program quality and identify performance trends.
3) Ensured the project KPI’s are defined, measured, and monitored and actions implemented for any identified gap. Monitored and analyzed the Customer Satisfaction.
4) Collaborated with management for interface on Quality activities with internal or external organizations (client, consultant, suppliers and subcontractors).

QA/QC Manager at China State Construction Engineering Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2018 to September 2020

Project Title: ITS2020 - Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) for Dubai - iTraffic - Phase 1 - Package 1C - Local Infrastructure Work (Civil, Electrical and Communications). Value: 170 Million Dirhams/ Client: Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)/ Consultant: Parsons Overseas Ltd Project Scope Implementing complete fiber

Duties & Responsibilities

1) Conceptualized, developed & implemented Project Quality Plan (PQP), method statements, ITP’s & material submittals based on project specification & standards.
2) Established & monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure quality performance in different areas of work development and at various project phases.
3) Implemented CSCEC training plan for each year; ensured that the required initial & continuing training of QA/QC department personnel’s (both in-house & subcontractor level) are conducted and adapted according to the need .
4) Provided input to management on organizational performance metrics, and process or procedural system improvements & coordinates lessons learnt process for the project, following up with project personnel and reporting accordingly.
5) Gave Quality performance of project's presentation to management and interfacing effectively with a diverse group of professionals
6) Acted as liaison with client, consultant, subcontractors, suppliers and/or internal departments on quality related matters
7) Performed QA audits (internal and/or external), reviews, surveillances and follow-ups
8) Implemented procedures checklists, drawings, and Inspection Request (IR); coordinating and signing off the stage-wise inspection from start to finish, and also reviewing the related processes in line with the requirements

Sr. QA QC Engineer at AFCONS Construction Mideast LLC, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2016 to September 2018

Project - R 1005/1; Improvement of Al Awir road & International city accesses, Dubai.
Value - 200 million Dirhams
Client - Roads & Transport Authority (RTA)
Consultant - Louis Berger SAS Company
Scope - Road networks, Bridges - Vehicular & Pedestrian, Interchanges, Utilities including DEWA-ED & DEWA-WD Potable Water networks, DM Storm water networks, DM Irrigation networks, RLTA street lighting works, Telecommunication networks.

Duties & Responsibilities

1) Implemented, maintained & monitored the QA/QC Plan for the Projects, cost effectively in line with Company’s Quality Management System/Contract Specifications and managing project QA/QC team effectively to achieve them.
2) Supervised and monitored the construction and development activities such as site inspections, procedures, complying to project specifications, method statements, , inspection of the monitoring and measuring devices, review all inspection and testing plans and related activities, follow up of non conforming items(NCRs), field non conformity analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
3) Provides leadership, guidance and training to Site personnels; monitors performance, and identifies skills, training, and capabilities needed for Quality activities. Develops and provides consistent quality training programs to key Resource Center personnel including direct reports.
4) Conducted Internal Audits as per the approved Audit Schedule, initiate and follow-up Observations /Non-Conformance Report (NCR) till close-out,

QA QC Engineer - (Civil) at Island Waves Contracting LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2015 to July 2016

Project - Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, District One - Infrastructure works Package 1 & 2 : Agreement No: MSD1/419DM1/022
Client - meydan SOBHA
Consultant - AE7

Duties & Responsibilities:
1) Reviewed, understood and discussed project scope of work & specification requirements with Project Manager and prepared the project QA/QC documents
2) Coordinated all inspections, monitored the required tests, recorded & ensured inspections and tests performed as per the contract plan & specifications
3) Supervised all construction activities including provisioning of quality inputs for enhancing methodologies of construction; coordinated with the site management while ensuring compliance for various construction activities as per the norms & regulations
4) Performed joint investigation with main contractor & consultant on material/work non-conformance, when required and closed the same without delay

Material / QA QC Engineer at Delma Engineering Projects LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2014 to June 2015

Project - Maintenance and Rehabilitation Works For Internal Roads- Abu Dhabi Main Land (Area 4 & 8) & (Area 5, 6 & 7); Agreement No.3/2013 & 4/2013
Value - 135 million Dirhams
Client - Abu Dhabi Municipality
Consultant - AECOM Middle East Ltd
Project Scope - Road networks & Infrastructure works.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1) Checked & set up laboratory equipment as required complying contract specifications; monitored & ensured the same were regularly calibrated as per the requirements and records were maintained
2) Ensured and maintained the quality of material used in project by conducting required test as per relevant AASHTO/ASTM/BS standards & technical specifications
3) Inquired, submitted & followed up for obtaining approvals from the consultant & client for material technical submittals to be incorporated permanently for the project deliverables
4) Assisted the QA/QC Manager for the preparation and maintenance of project quality control system
5) Prepared method statements, ITP & audit follow-up
6) Updated site team from time-to-time about site observations and quality deficiencies

Technical Engineer at UltraTech Cement Ltd
  • India
  • December 2010 to May 2014

UltraTech Cement Ltd. is the largest manufacturer of grey cement, Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) and white cement in India. It is also one of the leading cement producers globally.The company has an installed capacity of 69.3 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) of grey cement. UltraTech Cement has 13 integrated plants, 1 clinkerisation plant, 19 grinding units and 7 bulk terminals. Its operations span across India, UAE, Bahrain, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1) Conducting various quality tests for construction raw materials and concrete as per IS Standards.
2) Providing Concrete Mix Designs to clients as required and carry out trails in their site.
3) Redressal of quality complaint effectively on time, handling technical trouble-shooting on the project site.
4) Conducting regular internal audits and reviews to ensure adherence to pre-set norms; ensure conformance across all functions and processes

Junior Inspector at Tokyo Engineering Consultancy
  • India
  • October 2009 to December 2010

Tokyo Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. (TEC) is a leading Japanese consulting firm in the water sector, providing integrated services for water and environmental engineering works for over a half century.

Project - JBIC assisted Kerala Water Supply Project, Cherthala, Kerala, India
Client - Kerala Water Authority
Project Scope - Construction of Over Head Service Reservoirs \[OHSR\] of having capacity varying from 1.62 ML to 4.77 ML

Duties & Responsibilities:
1) Inspect the sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety
2) Responsible for the construction of telemetry buildings, administrative building and Staff housing.
3) Supervision in laying treated water transmission lines \[MS, PE, GRP, DI\] pipes
4) Conducting quality tests at regular intervals and prepares reports as per specifications.
5) Arranging the weekly progress meetings with subcontractor’s and follow up the drawings and details needed.
6) Reviewing of contractor’s method statement and material approval.

Site Engineer at Formexx construction company Pvt Ltd
  • India
  • July 2008 to September 2009

Project - Construction of Residential building
Client - Maruthi Homes
Project Scope - (G+5) floors; 30000 sq ft

Duties & Responsibilities:
1) Project coordination, planning & execution of day to day activities in site.
2) Preparing the status of project fortnightly and projecting on critical issues, pending approvals, quality issues.
3) Preparation of bar bending schedule and subcontractors interim invoice
4) Coordinating with the consultant for all Engineering & Technical aspects of the project.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Calicut university
  • June 2008

Specialties & Skills

Construction & Property
Quality Management
Infrastructure Projects
Civil Engineering
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Quality Management Systems -QMS
ISO 9001:2008
Inspection & Testing
Material Selection & Submittals
Method of Statements
Roads & Utilities
Infrastructure development

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Languages

Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Tamil
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate

Memberships

Extracurricular: Member of National service society
  • Member

Training and Certifications

Chartered Quality Professional - PCQI (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2022
Valid Until:
January 9999
ISO 9001:2015 - QMS Lead Auditor - IRCA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2016
Valid Until:
January 2042
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE-ASQ) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2022
Valid Until:
January 9999