Sameera Wagaarachchige

Experience

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  Maga Engineering

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  Trainee Material Engineer

  •Performed soil, concrete, and asphalt testing, including mix designs,slump testing, and strength testing.•Led the coordination of lab team activities, ensuring accuracy andeff iciency in testing procedures.

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  K D Ebert Sons & Holdings (Pvt) Ltd

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

  Material Engineer •Soil testing (SA, PI, PROCTOR, CBR) and Concrete testing (Mix Designs, Slump, Testing for strength)•Aggregate testing (SA, FI, AIV, CSD, PROCTOR, CBR, etc.)•Asphalt testing (Mix Designs, Bitumen Extraction, Marshall, Specific Gravity, etc...)•Deport tray test, Prime and Tack coat testing for surface treatment.•Coordination of Laboratory team activities with the staff.

  • Materials And Process Engineer

    Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Material Engineer

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
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  Edward and Christie

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2021

  •KOLONNAWA CANAL DIVERSION – SCHEME IV: A USD 7 million project by E&C – RR Joint Venture O&M Road, Bridge, Gate Structure entails tasks like bored piling, Sheet piling, Gabian constructing, Earthworks, Retaining wall construction of more than 6m height, RC walls, Capping beam construction, Sheet pile painting with measuring specification requirement on thickness, Bridge gate construction, and Installation of control gates.•Quality assurance documentation such as Project Quality manual, method statements, NCR raising, Correct to actions, RFI, Checklist and etc.. •Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) – Standards Penetration test and Ultrasonic Testing (UT).•Project planning and development, monitored progress using MS Project and P6, and managed cash flow while adhering to deadlines and monitoring Bill of Quantities (BOQ).•Developed procedures for quality inspection, ensured compliance with ISO standards, and organized external quality inspections to maintain high-quality standards.•Problem-Solving and Analysis: Utilized problem-solving techniques like the 5 WHYs and Ishikawa Diagram with 5M’s to identify root causes and develop effective solutions, ensuring smooth project execution. Show less •REHABILITATION OF OCEAN PATHWAY FAST TRACK PROJECT PHASE 2 - GALLE: Totaling USD 1.3 million, the project includes pre-casting concrete elements, constructing a viewpoint structure in the coastal area, public toilets, children’s park creation, buildings resting areas, and more.•Bridge construction at the ocean by No. 32 columns. Rock dowelling, building construction using corrosion-resistant materials. Stone facia and landscaping, Road construction, Tree planting, Pipe and Box culvert construction, interlock paving, bollard construction and DB construction, and Precast element use for construction.•Led project planning, monitored progress using MS Project, and managed cash flow and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) to ensure adherence to deadlines and budget.•Developed procedures for quality inspection, ensured compliance with ISO standards, and organized external quality inspections to maintain high-quality standards.•Building materials testing and selection for project requirements, with special attention to corrosion prevention due to location in a coastal area. Show less

  • Project and Planning Engineer and Quality Assurance Head

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Materials Engineer

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Access Engineering PLC (Official)

  Apr 2021 - now

  Materials Engineer and Plant Coordinator

  •Project Details: - Rehabilitation of 79.93 km of rural roads in Gampaha, package 2, totaling USD 15.2 million. •Served as Senior Decision Maker and Concrete Plant Coordinator.•Managed direct sampling and testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and water materials. Developed specialized mix designs, analyzed test results, and supported BOQ preparation, maintaining meticulous records.•Coordinated lab team activities, ensuring effective quality assurance in concrete and asphalt plants. Conducted product risk assessments and managed laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance.•Reported to management on project progress and handled special projects. Conducted testing and selection of materials for buildings and roads, ensuring adherence to project specifications. Show less