Danial Minhas
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Experienced construction materials technologist with a proven track record in documentation, problem-solving, and multitasking. Over 5 years of hands-on experience evaluating operational needs and conducting field and lab tests to assess material usability. Proficient in supply chain and materials management protocols, adept at managing site operations and coordinating with contractors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Materials Technologist (QA Inspector)
Thurber Engineering LTD.
03.2021 - Current
- Concrete Testing: Air and slump, shotcrete testing, bridge inspections, coring, grout/mortar testing, rebar scanning (GPR).
- Soils lab testing: Soils moisture content and ID's, Proctors, Atterberg Limits, grain size analysis.
- Soils Field Testing: Density testing, bearing assessments, proof rolls.
- Asphalt: Density testing, asphalt sampling, coring.
- Pile Monitoring.
- Vibration Monitoring.
Concrete Testing Technician
Englobe (McIntosh Lalani Engineering)
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Driving to construction sites around the province.
- Performing tests on various types of concretes (including grout, mortar, shotcrete, high/low slump concretes) to ensure it meets specifications.
- Conveying results to site superintendent or foreman and quality control technicians.
- Reading and interpreting drawings.
- Drafting reports for the results obtained and recording measures taken to bring concrete loads up to specifications, if initial sample was below specifications.
- Making concrete samples for lab testing.
- Picking up samples the following day and logging the samples in to the lab for testing.
Education
Civil Engineering Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
04.2020
Certified - undefined
Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL)
06.2025
Certified Engineering Technologist - undefined
The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
03.2024
Skills
- Superior ability to positively relate and communicate with people
- Employee leadership and motivation
- Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, Civil 3D and AutoCAD
- Lab testing expertise in soils, concrete, and asphalt
- Prior experience as a technician, supervisor and branch manager in the automotive industry
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Proven ability to perform under pressure
- Valid driver’s license
- Multilingual
- Non-destructive testing
- Materials analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) - June 2025
- The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) -
Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) - March 2024
Timeline
Construction Materials Technologist (QA Inspector)
Thurber Engineering LTD.
03.2021 - Current
Concrete Testing Technician
Englobe (McIntosh Lalani Engineering)
04.2020 - 12.2020
Certified - undefined
Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL)
Certified Engineering Technologist - undefined
The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
Civil Engineering Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
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