Barkilign Getahun

• Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Conducted sampling, as well as field and laboratory testing of construction materials for runway and access road pavement layers—including subgrade, subbase, base, and asphalt (binder and wearing course)—to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Supervised sampling and testing activities, ensuring procedures were carried out correctly and jointly with contractor.
• Performed quality control and quality assurance checks in accordance with ASTM/AASHTO standards.
• Prepared and reviewed test reports, maintaining accurate records of results and observations.
• Coordinated with contractors, and site teams to address material quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitored site activities to ensure proper material handling, placement, and compaction.
• Calibrated and maintained laboratory and field testing equipment.
• Monitored asphalt paving operations, including placement, compaction, and layer thickness control.
• Performed quality control for double asphalt layers (binder and wearing course) to meet airfield performance requirements.
• Coordinated jointly with Contractors during inspections, testing, and approvals.
• Prepared and submitted detailed test reports and maintained accurate quality records.
• Supervised material testing for construction of temporary terminal works.
• Identified non-conformance issues and recommended corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
• Coordinated joint inspections and supported temporary terminal construction quality control.

Location / Project: Gore-Metu Airfield Project

• Played an active role in troubleshooting technical issues related to equipment malfunction or procedural discrepancies within the laboratory setting.
• Enhanced lab team communication through regular updates on project progress.
• Improved material inspection processes by implementing new identification and tracking systems.
• Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
• Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
• Sampled products to verify compliance with standards

Location / Project: Gambella-Abobo-Gog-Dima // Lot II:Pungnido-Gog-Gilo River-72 Road Project

• Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
• Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
• Trained junior technicians on laboratory techniques and safety protocols, enhancing overall team proficiency.
• Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.