Ricardo Jimenez

Experience

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  Materials Engineer

  May 1994 - Jan 2002

  Materials Engineer
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  Ultra construction & Engineering Co.

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2011

  QA/QC Manager

  ◦ Prepare Quality Assurance Program and Quality Inspection Test Plan◦ Implement QA/QC Program and constantly updating it to suit project requirements◦ Prepare Method Statements of Construction and related works to comply with project specifications and safe execution.◦ Delegate work assignments of QC Engineers and Inspectors and oversee all activities in the Quality Control Department◦ Address corrective actions to non-conformities of materials, structures or work components to satisfy project requirements◦ Conduct periodic inspection and audit of plants and suppliers to evaluate performance and compliance with project specifications and ISO 9001 Show less

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  Muharraq STP Co.,

  Dec 2011 - Nov 2014

  Assistant Resident Engineer

  ◦Review IFC drawings to ensure that the EPC contractor is using the latest and approved version for construction reference at site.◦Coordinate with the EPC Contractor regarding schedule of works, site inspection and field tests to ensure RFIs are attended without delay.◦Consolidate Inspector’s reports and prepare Daily site diary and weekly report for the Resident Engineer.◦Monitor the daily site activities of the EPC Contractor and Sub Contractors to assess performance and progress of work in respect to the project work program.◦Review document submittals by the contractor including Method Statements of construction for permanent and temporary works, vendor’s profile and materials proposed for use in the project.◦Conduct site visits to vendor’s facilities in cooperation with QA/QC to ensure compliance of vendor and product to ISO 9001.◦Ensure that the construction works are executed in accordance with the approved Method Statements and materials including compliance with safety regulations.◦Issue Non Conformance Report to any work or materials that are non compliant with project specifications.◦Review As-Built Survey inspection report and As-Built Drawings for compliance with project requirement.◦Attend final inspection of works including reinstatements prior to hand over and approval.◦Communicate to the Resident Engineer concerning any site observation affecting the work for his guidance and resolution. Show less

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  G.P. Zachariades Engineering & Construction Co.

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2017

  QA/QC Manager

  ◦Develop the Project Quality Plan covering all construction activities and applicable processes which directly affect quality.◦Ensure implementation of project specifications and contract quality requirements.◦Responsible for coordinating all aspects of QA/QC of the project.◦Ensure that all pre-construction inspection are attended and completed Works are signed off and approved by the owner/consultant ◦Liaise with the consultant to ensure resolution of quality inspection problems and corrective actions are implemented, inspected and approved to close NCRs and to prevent recurrence in the future.◦Report QA/QC activities and accomplishments on Weekly Project Meeting.◦Manage the Quality Control department personnel in delegating daily site works inspection, reports and documentation.◦Report directly to the Project Manager any quality related issues at site during execution of works. Show less

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  AECOM

  Mar 2017 - May 2020

  Senior Inspector of Works

  Supervised microtunnelling project in Diyar Al Muharraq. Responsible for inspection and approval of microtunnelling works, manholes and construction of pumping station construction.

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  Tilke & Partners W.L.L.

  Mar 2021 - now

  QA/QC Manager

  Responsible for all quality matters in the construction of New Exhibition and Convention Center. Coordinate with the main contractor all inspections of on-going and completed works. Report to the Client quality related issues and resolve for project compliance.