Savvas Avramidis

Experience

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  GEOPRAXIS G.P. - Athens, Greece (Summer Internship)

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2009

  GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER ASSISTANT

   Participated in the desk study and assessed data on site information prior to field investigations. Consulted geological maps and aerial photographs in order to contribute on fieldwork geotechnical investigation program Interpreted design drawings and specifications Aided the Geotechnical Team Leader to deliver the agreed outcomes on time

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  GEOTECHNIKI G.P. - Athens, Greece (Summer Internship)

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  LABORATORY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT - TECHNICAL PERSONNEL

   Executed soil and rock laboratory tests  Inspected and ensured lab work was carried out according to specifications  Prepared laboratory testing reports and other deliverables for geotechnical projects Executed geotechnical field testing (moisture, density, etc)

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  GEOTECHNIKI G.P. - Athens, Greece (Summer Internship)

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  LABORATORY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT - TECHNICAL PERSONNEL

   Executed soil and rock laboratory tests  Inspected and ensured lab work was carried out properly  Prepared designs, reports, specifications and other deliverables for geotechnical projects

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  GEOPRAXIS G.P.

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER ASSISTANT - QC ASSISTANT

   Assisted in preparation of design documents, specifications and other deliverables, using various computer software Supervised site investigations including drilling, field monitoring and testing Monitored the progress of site investigations in relation to budget, keeping the Geotechnical Team Leader informed, and taking actions when necessary Followed the quality control system set by the Geotechnical Team Leader Participated in meetings with the lead Geotechnical Engineer

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  GeoPraxis G.P. - Athens, Greece

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2020

  CIVIL - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER - QC MANAGER

  Consulting Services to private clients and Public Agencies (ministerial departments, municipalities, e.t.c.) in the geological, geotechnical, geoenvironmental fields, for hydraulic, highway, port, landfill, industrial and residential building projects, including:- Earthwork inspection / consulting services- Embankment Construction Quality Control- Geotechnical Consulting Services in civil engineering projects for Soil improvement- Supervision services for exploratory drilling / pits and sampling in soil and rock for inland and near-shore projects- Responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing employee safety at work- Execution of “in situ” tests- Determination in situ of soil density by the method sand and cone- Plate Loading Testing- Permeability Test by MAAG methods- Standard Penetration Test (SPT)- Assessment/Evaluation of geotechnical investigation data for civil engineering project- Landslide Rehabilitation & Stabilization Studies- Geotechnical Design of Bridges, Over & Underpasses, Culverts, Retaining walls etc.)- Geotechnical Design of buildings (industrial, residential, etc)- Designing measures to mitigate earthquake induced problems to civil engineering structures- Soil improvement studies (preloading, etc)- Geotechnical studies for port facilities- Studies on rehabilitation of existing dumpsites and development of new Landfills- Rock Quality Designation - Rock Mass Classification- Assisting in Geological Mapping- Geological Profiles and Cross Sections- Investigation/evaluation of Borrow Pits – Disposal sites - Quarries- Reports of Geological Studies & Geological - Geotechnical Assessments- Studies of Geological Assessment of areas for Urban Planning – Development Show less

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  JV P&C Development-Ergotem S.A

  Dec 2020 - Nov 2022

  Construction of Fuel Storage Facilities, Camp Lemonnier, DjiboutiNew jet-fuel storage complex consisting of two cut-and-cover fuel storage tanks, with pump houses and filter building with an emergency generator, fuel truck loading stations, and fuel piping transfer and distribution systems.- Management of subcontractors- Work with the accounting department and subcontractors to keep billings and receipts current and accurate (also involved in contract negotiations)- Embankment Construction Quality Control and review all project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates and reports- Preparation of factual geotechnical reports, methods of statements and RFI- Supervising site investigations including field monitoring and testing- Monitoring the progress of construction on site in relation to quality, time and budget- Participating in meetings with the GovernmentReplace of Rowpu Storage Tanks, Camp Lemonnier, DjiboutiThe project is executed as design-build and is located at the ROWPU building and compound. Demolition and replacement of the two water storage tanks, including ROWPU piping- Directing the planning and development of the project scope, procedures - Preparing and submitting Quality Control Reports- Geotechnical Consulting Services for Soil improvement - Embankment construction quality control for the new Concrete Foundations- Preparation of factual geotechnical reports, methods of statements and RFI- Preparing laboratory testing reports and other deliverables for geotechnical projects- Monitoring the progress of construction on-site in relation to quality, time and budgetConstruction of Medical/Dental Facility, Camp Lemonnier, DjiboutiA single-story poured-in-place Medical Facility on reinforced concrete slab and foundations. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, communications, and fire and life safety systems required.- Following the quality control system set by the Government- Participating in meetings with the Government Show less Construction and management of the first-ever Concrete Batching Plant and Laboratory (Ergotem S.A) in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.- Executing, reviewing and reporting Soil and Rock lab/in situ tests (proctor, soil density test, etc.)- Executing, reviewing and reporting Fresh and Hardened Concrete testing (slump, air content, compressive strength test, etc.)- Training lab assistants- Creating Concrete Mix Designs - Supervision of the batching plant erection- Ordering supplies- Overseeing operations to ensure safety- Developing plans that help operations run smoothly- Managing production - Creating and managing budgets- Recruiting, training new employees- Overseeing work schedules to ensure coverage Show less

  • QC MANAGER - CIVIL - GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER (QC Specialist)

    Dec 2020 - Nov 2022

  • BATCHING PLANT MANAGER – LAB MANAGER

    Dec 2020 - Nov 2022
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  Ergotem S.A, Aluminium of Greece - MYTILINEOS

  Nov 2022 - May 2023

  QC MANAGER - JR PROJECT MANAGER

  Construction of two new mud washer tanks, Aluminium of GreeceErection of each mud washer tank with a Pipe Rack and the on-site installation of the bridge,drive and rake mechanism.- Following the Quality Control system- Preparing and submitting Quality Control and Daily Reports- Tracking activities from beginning to end- Managing supplies- Maintain a day-to-day effective relationship with members of all divisions anddepartments in connection with the project- Work with the accounting department to keep billings and receipts current and accurate- Monitoring the progress of construction on site in relation to quality, time and budget- Participating in meetings with the Client Show less

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  J/V P&C Development - ERGOTEM S.A

  May 2023 - now

  QC MANAGER - GEO SPECIALIST

  The upgrade of the power distribution system of ISA AIR BASE - KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN