Quality Control Engineer
Resume:
Aram S. Rashid
Austin, TX 78753
Email: ***********@*****.***
Cell: 512-716- 9598
Objective: To secure a challenging position which draws upon my engineering and leadership experiences
Work Experience:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Versar (Feb 2008 – Dec 2011) – Project Engineer
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Supervisor: Gary Lowe - 314-***-****
Duties: Assigned and successfully oversaw the construction on multi-million dollar projects that ranged in complexity. Projects ranged on value from $9.3M to $0.86M and involved prison renovations, new building construction, water system installation, security enhancements, and a sewage lagoon system. I provided daily onsite interaction with the contractor and was a quality assurance representative for the government to ensure the work force operated safely and within the scope of the engineering plans and specifications. I coordinated, inspected and monitored assigned projects from the beginning of construction through completion. I regularly interacted with various stakeholders on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to resolve issues and continue a forward momentum on my assigned projects. In addition, I reviewed designs, submittals and contractor shop drawings for compliance with government specifications, contract drawings, and applicable rules and regulations. I documented construction issues and concerns and worked with the contractor and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to resolve these issues in a timely manner to minimize impact to the project schedule. I assisted in developing cost estimates, statements of work for modifications, and participated in negotiations with contractors. As required, I acted as a translator to translate Arabic, Kurdish, and Turkish to English.
Hangar Company (Apr 2007 – Feb 2008) - Factory Manager
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Duties: Served as factory manager for a pre-engineered steel structure company. During my oversight, the company manufactured 50 Warehouse buildings, each 1000 M2 that included refrigerator and freezer facilities. Duties included ensuring manufacturing met requirements; work remained on schedule, and provided daily factory supervision.
Warzer Company (Mar 2006 – Feb 2008) - Project Manger and Quality Control Manager
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Duties: Acted as Project Manager and Quality Control Manager on the construction of a new Primary Healthcare Clinic. I coordinated with the customer (US Army Corps of Engineers) on behalf of the company and ensured that the work met the contract specifications, drawings, and building codes. I ensured the project remained on schedule and coordinated resources. I was responsible for the overall project coordination with team members to prepare all related data for procurement, installation, scheduling, quality control, and construction. Worked independently on assigned project with little guidance.
ICCB - Iraqi Consultants and Construction Bureau (Aug 2005 – Mar 2006) - Quality Control
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Duties: I performed the duties of Quality Control on the construction of a new Primary Healthcare Clinic. I provided daily oversight on the construction, and conducted three phase inspections to ensure the construction met the contract requirements. Three phase Quality Control inspections were conducted for each definable feature of work, and material testing was conducted with main Contractor (Parsons) and Customer (US Army Corps of Engineers) on all materials utilized on the project. All materials were verified to meet local building codes prior to use in the project.
Ababel Company for Construction (Mar 2005 – Dec 2005) – Site Engineer
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Duties: As a site engineer, I oversaw the construction of various projects including gardens, sewer system, water system, road construction, single story buildings, and a stadium. I was responsible to give instruction to the laborers, monitor construction, and ensure work progressed according to the project schedule and requirements.
Kurdistan saved of children (July 2004 – Mar 2005) – Site Engineer
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Duties: As site engineer, I supervised the construction of 50 houses. I provided instruction to the laborers and supervised the work as it progressed.
Sarchnar Cement factory (Dec 2003 – Jun 2005) - Supervisory Engineer
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Duties: I supervised the maintenance for the building and the furnace department.
Education:
College: University of Technology, Iraq
Bachelor of Science– May 2003
Major: Production Engineering. Minor: Metallurgy Engineering
Computer Skills: Proficient in Auto Cad, Auto Cam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Professional Societies and Activities: Member of Engineers’ Union, in Kurdistan\5704
Relevant Training:
Material Testing - Baghdad laboratory
Computer and Internet-University of Technology
Quality Control Management-US. Army Corps of Engineers
Safety & Health training - US. Army Corps of Engineers
Concrete and Structure training - Parsons- Erbil
References:
Mr. Gary Lowe, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Chief, Service Base and Physical Support, St. Louis, MO
Office Phone: 314-***-****, Work Cell Phone: 314-***-****, Email: ****.*.****@*****.****.***
Mr. Eric Valentine, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Welder, Memphis, TN
Office Phone: 901-***-****, Email: ****.*.*********@*****.****.***
Mr. Jay Fowler: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Chief of Construction Branch, St. Louis, MO
Office Phone: 314-***-****, Work Cell Phone: 314-***-****, Email: ***.*.******@*****.****.***`
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