Richard Karanja
Calgary,AB
Summary
Highly productive and detail-oriented Quality Control Technician with 3 years of experience in the construction industry . Thrive in team environments by maintaining effective relationships and making a positive impact on operations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Geotechnical Technician
Watt Consulting Group
06.2023 - Current
- Inspected density and moisture content levels in soils at various construction sites such as bridges and underground works .
- Recorded readings from nuclear gauges and air meters and compiled data to ensure results were met according to city specifications.
- Coordinated with subcontractors on site to ensure quality was met in accordance with proposed guidelines
- Combined results into reports including photos and descriptions of testing areas.
- Collected samples for additional review and analysis by laboratory and senior personnel.
- Communicated daily with site management regarding new tasks and schedule changes
Geotechnical Technician
Lone Pine Geotechical Ltd.
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Built positive relationships with clients and subcontractors through effective collaboration to gain positive results
- Performed concrete air tests, slump tests , and prepared cylinders for strength testing .
- Used nuclear gauges at various depths to gather compaction data such as density and moisture contents of soil
- Recorded test results and stored data for office records
- Ensured results were in compliance with proposed guidelines
- Took corrective steps with others on site to fix inadequate results
- Trained new employees on company procedures such as work tasks as well as onsite safety
Quality Control Technician
Standard General
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established specifications and protocol.
- Recorded and organized test data for report generation and analysis.
- Compaction of trial mixes with the use of a marshall drop hammer.
- Determination of density and air content percentage in test samples.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Analyze problems and implement corrective actions.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Collaborated with others in a team setting to achieve desired results in a timely manner.
- Followed safety procedures such as the use of personal protective equipment , as well as the maintenance of a clean work environment.
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB02.2021
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Data interpretation
- Data entry
- Materials inspections
- Reporting and documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Soil testing
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Geotechnical Technician
Watt Consulting Group
06.2023 - Current
Geotechnical Technician
Lone Pine Geotechical Ltd.
03.2022 - 06.2023
Quality Control Technician
Standard General
07.2021 - 11.2021
Diploma - Civil Engineering Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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