Organization Profile
THOMAS VARGHESELABORATORY MANAGER
Nationality:Indian
Date of Birth:15th April 1960
Years of Experience: 26
Marital Status:Married
educational AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS:
B.Sc Physics (main) Chemistry and Mathematics subsidiaries
TRAINING
- Applications of Perkin Elmer GC-MS CLARUS 500 Mass Spectrometry system.
- Applications of Perkin Elmer ICP Spectrometer system.
- Internal Auditor ISO 9001
- Marshal testing of Asphalt and chemical analysis of cement and water from Civil Engineering Department Laboratory, Doha.
work EXPERIENCE:
May 1998 - DateLaboratory Manager, Gulf Laboratories Co, Doha – Qatar
Supervision of technicians, Chemist, and assistants involved in physical and chemical testing activities
Functional responsibility to ensure all testing procedures are carried out in accordance with required standards
Technical liaison with clients
Expedition, preparation, verification and issue of reports
Verifying that all Laboratory equipment have valid calibration records
Ensuring quality procedures are adhered to by Laboratory staff
Developing and implementation of Laboratory testing training programme
Carrying out capability studies
Coordinating with GeneralManager on commercial aspects for the Laboratory related projects.
Jan 1987 – May 1998Senior Laboratory Technician, Gulf Laboratories Co, Doha – Qatar
Liaison with client, supervision of technicians and assistants involved in physical testing activities
Chemical analysis of water, wastewater, cement, gypsum, concrete, aggregate and soil according to relevant standards
Calibration of Laboratory equipments
Developing and implementation of Laboratory testing training programme
Field-testing – Plate Load test, Dutch Cone Penetration and In-situ CBR test.
May 1981 – Dec 1986Laboratory Technician, Wimpey Laboratories Ltd UK
(Qatar Branch)
Routine sampling of aggregate and concrete from Ready mix batching Plants.
Aggregate Testing: All routine Physical& Chemical testing – Sieve analysis, Flakiness, Elongation, Ten percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Los Angeles Abrasion value, Soundness, Specific gravity & water and absorption, Sulphate, Chloride, Organic matter as per British and American standards.
Soil testing: Sieve Analysis, Liquid and Plastic Limit, Proctor and CBR, Sulphate, Chloride and Organic matter as per British standards.
Asphalt: Marshal Design, Asphalt core drilling, Density and thickness testing.
Concrete: Slump, temperature, cube making, crushing strength, core drilling, cover meter survey, dust sampling, Chloride permeability and water penetration.
In-situ Testing: In-situ Density, In-situ CBR, Plate loading and Dutch cone penetration tests,
K. M. ARUNANsenior CHEMIST
Nationality:Indian
Date of Birth:29th November 1954
Profession:Senior Chemist
Years of Experience:29
Marital Status:Married
KEY EXPERIENCE:
29 years experience in analysis of Water, Waste Water, Sea Water, Natural Gas, IronOre, Cement, Concrete, Soil, Limestone, Steel, Ferro Alloys, Slag etc. Thorough knowledge in the analysis of industrial water, waste water, sea water scales and deposits from water circulation systems and process equipment using instrumental methods as well as wet methods of analysis. Knowledge of General Laboratory Management and statistical quality control techniques. Familiar with preparation of documentation for ISO 9002 and ISO 14000-quality certification. Thorough knowledge in using and maintaining modern analytical instruments. Thorough knowledge and experience in Quality Circle Activities, Presentations and Announcements.
Familiar with the operation and routine maintenance of following instruments:
ICP - OES, Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer, Optical Emission Spectrometer, UV/VIS Spectrophotometers, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers, Infra Red Analysers, Universal Testing Machine etc
educational AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS:
B.Sc. Degree (Bachelor of Science) in Chemistry from the University of Calicut, Kerala, India.
Member of The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK
TRAINING
- Applications, instrumentation and routine maintenance of Perkin Elmer GC-MS CLARUS 500 Mass Spectrometry system.
- Applications, instrumentation and routine maintenance of Perkin Elmer ICP Spectrometer system.
- Supervisory Management Skills
- ‘First Aid’ Course from the Ministry of Public Health, State of Qatar
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Jan 2000 – DateSenior Chemist, Gulf Laboratories Co.
1981 – 1999ANALYST/ TESTER - GRADE A, Qatar Steel Company Limited (QASCO), Technical Department, Quality Control Centre
QASCO is an integrated steel plant with Gas based Direct Reduction Plant, Utilities, Electric Arc Furnaces, Rolling Mill, Quality Control Laboratory and Environment Laboratory.
1978 – 1981 M/s. Metal rolling Works Ltd., Bombay, as a Chemist Supervisor.
1977 – 1978M/s. J. B. Metal Industries Pvt. Ltd, Bombay, as a Laboratory Chemist.
work EXPERIENCE:
Jan 2000 – DateSenior Chemist, Gulf Laboratories Co.
Analysis of water and wastewater according to APHA and USEPA Standards
Analysis of seawater according to APHA and USEPA Standards
Analysis of soils, solid waste and sediments for organic and metal contaminants according to USEPA Standards
Analysis of Cement & Micro silica according to BS and ASTM Standards
Analysis of Concrete according to BS and ASTM Standards
Analysis of Aggregate and Soil according to BS and ASTM Standards
TCLP analysis as per USEPA standards.
Chlorophyll and Microbiological analysis of water.
1981 – 1999ANALYST/ TESTER - GRADE A, QATAR STEEL CO. LTD.(QASCO) Technical Department, Quality Control Centre
Analysis of Industrial Water, Scales and Deposits formed in circulation water systems and other process equipment using instrumental methods as well as wet methods of analysis.
Analysis of Natural Gas using Gas Chromatograph
Analysis of Steel, Iron Ore, Oxide Pellets, Sponge Iron, Ferro Alloys and Slag using instrumental as well as wet methods.
Analysis of Limestone.
Analysis of Plant Solutions (Desulphurisation Plant)
Prepare and maintain control charts, calibration records, check sheets, maintenance records etc. to comply with the requirement of ISO 9002 certification. Conduct Quality Circle Activities. Prepare reports and presentations. Make presentations in annual conferences.
Maintain safety in the laboratory.
Mechanical testing of steel for Yield Stress, tensile Strength and Hardness.
Participate in company’s suggestion system.
1978 – 1981 M/s. Metal rolling Works Ltd., Bombay as a Chemist Supervisor.
Chemical Analysis of Aluminium. Mechanical testing of Aluminium rods. Checking of electrical conductivity. Maintaining stock of chemical reagents. Budget preparation. Attending claims.
1977 – 1978M/s. J. B. Metal Industries, Bombay as a Laboratory Chemist.
Chemical analysis of copper and copper based alloys. Mechanical testing of brass
LANGUAGE ability
Good command over English, Hindi and Malayalam.
FREDERICK C. ANDALCHEMIST
Nationality:Filipino
Date of Birth:12th July 1976
Profession:Chemist
Years of Experience:11
Marital Status:Married
KEY EXPERIENCE:
Good experience in Potable Water Treatment Plant. Worked in Ministry of Defence and Aviation Saudi Royal Air Force – fifth command of the defence group, operation and maintenance general inspection royal Saudi aviation defence forces and ministry of municipal affairs and rural affairs water and sewage authority eastern province Al-Khobar branch. Acquired good knowledge and experience in field operation and control of sewage treatment plant (industrial / domestic waste water, activated sludge process). Supervised potable and non-potable water network system for Al-Khobar city which includes routine quality control check, disinfection, bacteriological examination, blending and distribution. As a chemist, managed and controlled eight sites of water treatment plant. These include four reverse osmosis company (Metito, Jetco, Saudi Berkefeld and Emco). Performed physical and chemical analysis of bulk chemical (i.e. oxygen scavenger, bactericide and polyelectrolyte), generated sulphur dioxide solution and sweet water from reverse osmosis plant, microbiological and corrosion studies of sea water and water injection facilities.
educational AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS:
B.Sc. Degree (Bachelor of Science) in Chemistry from Far Eastern University in April 1998
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Sept 2004 – DateChemist, Gulf Laboratories Co.
July 1996 to Dec 1997Laboratory Technician, Far Eastern University, Philippines
Sept 1999 – Jan 2001Chemist, Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs Water & Sewerage Authority, Saudi Arabia
Oct 2002 – Sept 2004Ministry of Defence Aviation, Saudi Arabia – Chemical Laboratory Technician
work EXPERIENCE:
Sept 2004 – DateChemist, Gulf Laboratories Co.
Analysis of water and wastewater in accordance with APHA and USEPA standards.
Analysis of Soil, Aggregate, Concrete and Cement in accordance with BS and ASTM standards.
Environment analysis as per USEPA and APHA standards.
Microbiological analysis of water
Sample Preparation as per relevant standards
July 1996 to Dec 1997Laboratory Technician, Far Eastern University, Philippines
Perform physical analysis – microbiological and corrosion studies of seawater and water injection facilities
Perform physical and chemical analysis of bulk chemical (oxygen scavenger, bactericide and polyelectrolyte), generated sulphur dioxide solution and sweet water from reverse osmosis plant
Examination of Potable water
Methods for the analysis of Domestic waste water, activated sludge examination and bacteriological examination
Isolation of Crude Oil, Soil Analysis
Sept 1999 – Jan 2001Chemist, Ministry of Municipal & Rural Affairs Water & SewerageAuthority, Saudi Arabia
Analysis of water and waste water in accordance with APHA, Analysis of microbiological and corrosion studies of seawater and water injection facilities, Analysis of Soil
Oct 2002 – Sept 2004Ministry of Defence Aviation, Saudi Arabia – Chemical Laboratory Technician
Analysis of water and waste water in accordance with APHA
Analysis of microbiological and corrosion studies of seawater and water injection facilities
OOMMEN VARGHESEASSISTANT CHEMIST
Date of Birth:13th March 1979
Nationality:Indian
Educational Qualification :
Pre- Degree passed with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Details of Experience:
Gulf Laboratories Co.
(April 2007 to Present)
- Analysis of Acid soluble sulphate content of aggregate
- Analysis of water soluble sulphate content of soil
- Analysis of sulphate content of hardened concrete
- Analysis of Acid soluble sulphate content of soil
- Sample preparation for BOD and COD analysis
- pH, Electrical conductivity and Turbidity measurement.
- Sample extraction and concentration for GCMS analysis.
JERIN SAM KURIANCHEMIST
Nationality:Indian
Date of Birth:18th December 1983
Profession:Chemist
Years of Experience: 1
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
M.Sc. BIOTECHNOLOGY;
B.Sc. CHEMISTRY & MICROBIOLOGY
TECHNIQUES WELL VERSED WITH:
- Tissue culture, Cyto-chemical Techniques
- Chromatography
- Microbiological Techniques
- HPLC & Spectrophotometer
- Gas chromatography
- DNA / RNA Isolation techniques
- Microscopy
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Visual basic, C, C++.
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS PROGRAMS:
Six months training on Qualitative analysis of Well and Municipal water in Trivandrum City, India.
M.Sc, Dissertation Work: “Developments in Nutraceuticals” in National level conference at KarpagamScienceCollege, Coimbatore.
B.Sc, Project: “Isolation of non-cyclic Aromatic hydrocarbon degrading Fungi from Soil” done at Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR), Coimbatore
work EXPERIENCE:
Nov 2007 – DateChemist, Gulf Laboratories Co.
Analysis of water and wastewater in accordance with APHA and USEPA standards.
Analysis of Soil, Aggregate, Concrete and Cement in accordance with BS and ASTM standards.
Environment analysis as per USEPA and APHA standards.
Microbiological analysis of water
Sample Preparation as per relevant standards
March 2007 – Oct 2007 Quality Control Chemist
M/s Sangros Pharmaceutical, Kerala, India, a reputed pharmaceutical company that manufactured renowned brands like NICIP MR and LITACOLD for companies like CIPLA, LITAKA Ltd.
Job Profile
- Analysis of raw materials for tablets and capsules as per cGMP.
- Analysis of finished products (Tablets and Capsules) as per cGMP.
- Analysis of packing materials.
- IPQC (In process quality control) inspection.
- Preparation and maintenance of STP’s and SOP.
- BMR and BPR documentation.
- Calibration and operation of instruments: Dissolution test apparatus, HPLC, Spectrophotometer, Melting Point Apparatus, Bulk Density apparatus, Electronic Balance, Polar meter, Refract meter, pH meter, TLC and Karl Fischer apparatus.
KODAKKAT BHASKARAN MAJNURADIATION PROTECTION OFFICER
Nationality:Indian
Date of Birth:22nd Dec 1955
Years of Experience:13
Marital Status:Married
educational Qualification:
Pre-degree
TRAININGs:
Successfully completed the course in DOS, dBase III Plus and Word Processing
Completed the course of MS-Excel in Grade ‘1
Completed Radiation protection in Industrial Application
Completed Radiation protection officer training
Completed training in Basic Concrete Technology and related field practice.
work EXPERIENCE:
Jun 2007 – dateRadiation Protection Officer & Senior Technician in Concrete Section, Gulf Laboratories Co.
Liaison with client regarding concrete testing works at central lab and on-site laboratories
Responsible for Nuclear gauge instrument and activities
Responsible for organising calibration of all laboratory equipments, which are using in the central lab and site laboratories.
Oct 1997 – May 2007QA/QC supervisor & Head of Concrete Section, Gulf Laboratories Co.
Responsible for all testing works in the Concrete lab.
Carrying out all physical and geological laboratory test, asphalt testing, aggregate testing, soil testing, compressive strength test and preparation of concrete cube test results, field testing, in-situ density, in-situ CBR and plate bearing test.
Was appointed between Nov. ‘97 to Jan. ‘99 as Third Party Inspector at the Methanol/MTBE Facility Project of QAFAC - Mesaieed by Chiyoda Corporation, the Main Contractor.
QA/QC inspection of all ingredients for concrete and asphalt. Quality control for all concrete works, soil compaction and asphalt laying. Submission of weekly and monthly reports of all supervision works.
Dec 1994 - Mar 1997Civil Foreman, Taylor WoodrowInternational Ltd.
Construction of New Flour Mill for Qatar Flour Mills Company Project at Doha port in Qatar.
Supervision of entire site work which included piling and the latest technology of slip form which was carried out both during day and night. Carrying out the instruction issued by the construction manager and forwarding the same to the various subcontractors employed on the job. Coordinating with the subcontractors and ensuring that the work has been carried out satisfactorily as per the instructions issued. Maintaining site diary of different jobs carried out and handing over the same to the construction manager for comments. Maintaining work allocation schedule of labour employed by the subcontractors and also hired labour employed by TWI at different site locations for costing purpose. Maintaining plant allocation schedule for different work carried out by the subcontractors. Carrying out different instructions issued by the Project Manager and supervising the same to ensure that the work has been carried out satisfactorily.
Apr 1994 - Nov 1994Civil Foreman, Al SaifMaintenance and Decoration Co. W.L.L. Doha, DohaEnglishSpeakingSchool project.
Apr. 1993 - Mar. 1994 Civil Foreman, Pluto International W.L.L. Doha
ABEYSINGHE M. PRIYANKARALABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nationality:Sri Lankan
Date of Birth:5th August 1972
Profession:Lab Technician
Years of Experience:14
KEY EXPERIENCE:
Testing of materials such as soils, cement, concrete and aggregates, asphalt testing, in-situ testing etc
educational qualification:
Pre-Degree from Sri Lankan Board of Education 1988
TRAININGs:
Full Course Training of Aggregate, Soil, Concrete and Asphalt Testing as per BS and ASTM Method from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agricultural Laboratory, Doha, State of Qatar during May 1998.
Completed Radiation protection in Industrial Application
Completed Training in Basic Concrete Technology and related field practice.
work EXPERIENCE:
1992 – DateLaboratory Technician, Gulf Laboratories Co.
Aggregate Testing
Sieve Analysis, Flakiness, Elongation, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Soundness
Soil Testing
Sieve Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Proctor, California Bearing Ratio
Concrete Testing
Trial Mixing, Fresh Concrete Slump, Temperature, Cube Making, Air Content, Bleeding, Density, Cement Content, Cube Testing, Core Drilling and Testing
Asphalt Testing
Marshal Testing, Field Sampling, Temperature Measuring, Binder Content and Grading
Field Testing
Insitu Density Test, Insitu California Bearing Ratio, Plate Loading Test, Cone Penetration Test
Familiar with BS and ASTM Standards
Project Laboratory operation.
1999 – 2001 working at ALBA Bahrain. Collecting Asphalt and concrete sample from batching plant and performing tests.
THOMAS N. JOSEPHLABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nationality:Indian
Date of Birth:1957
Years of Experience: 17
Marital Status:Married
KEY EXPERIENCE:
Testing of materials such as soils, concrete and aggregates
educational qualification:
Pre Degree
work EXPERIENCE:
1991 – DateGulf Laboratories Co. Lab Technician
Concrete Testing
Fresh Concrete Slump, Temperature,
Cube Making, Cylinder Making,
Air Content, Density,
Cube Testing, Cylinder testing
1989 – 1991Gulf Laboratories Co, Doha – Senior Laboratory Assistant
Assist technicians in the following tests.
Aggregate Testing
Sieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index,
Specific Gravity, Water Absorption,
Soil Testing
Sieve Analysis,
Atterberg Limits, Proctor,
Concrete Testing
Fresh Concrete Slump, Temperature,
Cube Making, Cylinder Making,
Air Content, Density,
Cube Testing, Compression Test of Cubes, Cylinders and Blocks
Field Testing
In-situ Density Test, Plate Loading Test
Project Laboratory operation.
ALBA, Bahrain.
Mesaieed Refinery Expansion
Dolphin Energy, Ras laffan
Rasgas RL 3- Common Off plot Projects
THOMAS VARGHESE (RENJI)LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nationality:Indian
Date of Birth:1959
Profession:Lab Technician
Years of Experience:16
KEY EXPERIENCE:
Testing of materials such as soils, cement, concrete and aggregates
educational qualification:
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
TRAININGs:
Short training in Aggregate and Soil testing from Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture, Central Material Laboratory, Doha, State of Qatar
work EXPERIENCE:
1987 to PresentGulf Laboratories Co, Doha – Qatar
Aggregate Testing
Sieve Analysis, Flakiness Index, Elongation Index, Specific Gravity, Water Absorption, Ten Percent Fines Value, Aggregate Crushing Value, Aggregate Impact Value, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, Clay Lumps, Clay Silt, Soundness and Drying Shrinkage
Soil Testing
Sieve Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Proctor, California Bearing Ratio and Sand Equivalent Value
Concrete Testing
Trial Mixing, Fresh Concrete Slump, Temperature, Cube Making, Cylinder Making, Air Content, Bleeding, Density, Cement Content, Cube Testing, Core Drilling and Testing, Dust Sampling, Compression Test of Cubes, Cylinders and Blocks