Desley Khan
Nadi,Fiji
Summary
Adept Laboratory Technician known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in sampling and testing of bitumen and asphalt materials, quality control procedures, and laboratory equipment maintenance. Excels in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project outcomes and laboratory operations. Proven history of adhering to regulatory guidelines and performs exceedingly well under pressure. Testing and operating in an IANZ accredited Laboratory provides an extensive field of learning and gaining experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Higgins Contractors Ltd, FIJI
Lomolomo, Nadi
10.2022 - Current
- Collected, labeled, tested and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications
- Bitumen testing - tested for penetration, softening point and Brookfield viscosity of various bituminous materials.
- Asphalt testing - sampled and tested asphalt mixes for the various projects.
- Core testing - extracted cores from site, trimmed and tested said material in the lab.
- Concrete testing - sampled, cured and tested various sizes of concrete samples.
- Aggregate testing – sampled, prepped and tested various aggregate sizes. Conducted weekly plant aggregate sampling, QC testing to ensure that agreed supplier specifications are within the limitations and assisted with field testing.
- Calibrated various testing equipment according to standards.
- Analyzed and reported test results.
- Provided technical support to supervisors and subcontractors.
- Ensure all work performed satisfies the Quality Management System, Workplace Health and Safety, Environment, and legislative requirements.
Skills
- Strategic thinker
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Test result interpretation
- Strong organizational ability
- Innovative
Certification
- 2024 - Groundtest Certificate - Handling of NDM Equipment
- 2024 - NATA Certificate – Understanding NATA ISO/IEC 17025 Requirements
- 2023 - Safe Handling of Bitumen
- 2022 - Bachelor Degree of Engineering, Civil (Hons.) - Fiji National University
- 2022 - Certificate in Plumbing & Sheet Metal
Projects
2022 - 2024
- Nadi Airport Runway Upgrade - Tested samples from Asphalt pavement and mix discharged from the asphalt plant and compiled reports.
- Kings Road Upgrade - sampled and tested aggregates, asphalt and concrete that were used on various stages of the project.
- Maintenance Zone - assisted with field testing, sampled materials from quarries, conducted laboratory testing on both aggregate and asphalt materials used.
References
Reference's and Certificates are available upon request
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Higgins Contractors Ltd, FIJI
10.2022 - Current
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