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Turan GÜRSEL

QA/QC MANAGER
Kartal

Summary

My Professional Life Plans with Project Requirement (Project Quality Plan (PQP), Construction and Design Risk Register Plan; Supply Chain Management Plan; Incoming Material and Equipment Management Plan; Construction Compound Selection and Management Plan Establishment, implementation and maintaining the Project quality Management in accordance with the requirements & provisions of ISO 9001. Development and management of project-oriented quality management system documents (Procedures, Application Methods, Material Approvals, Testing and Inspection Plans, Quality Records) Following up of the project quality programs, testing and inspection plans and controlling whether the construction works has been done according to the contracts, specifications, drawings, procedures and standards (Turkish, American and French standards as foreseen in project), Working in coordination with procurement and Logistics Department, generation of the quality requirements for suppliers and contractors and accordingly providing that these are controlled. Follow up of the approval processes of project materials, carrying out checks for compliance, storage and usage of the manufacturing-based materials. Organization of the quality control group carrying out tests in field activities in the laboratory under its roof. - The design of concrete for concrete works, Los Angeles, Micro Deval, Flakiness index of coarse aggregates, Blue Methylene, sieve analysis, etc. tests for aggregates , - Earthworks required for sieve analysis, Atterberg consistency limits, Sand Cone, plate loading and nuclear testing instruments used for Proctor and the impingement tests of the terrain at field. The preparation and presentation of the tests and designs of the required aggregate, bituminous and relevant materials tests for asphalt works of cold (PMAT & PMT design) and hot mixture (bituminous, basic, binder and stone mastic design). Tests performed on external laboratory - Aggregate, water and cement tests used in concrete (alkaline silica reaction, water analysis and cement-additive performance tests) - Tests of expansion joints and bearings for bridges and viaducts. - Tests for rail fastening components (angle guide,plastic dowel,baseplate pad,rail pad, single block pad, tension clamp,rail crew,rubber boots) - Mass Block (Concrete sleepers) tests for single sleeper block components - Rail welding qualification tests. - Precast Concrete pedestrian walkway production and installation. - Note: Carrying out all calibration and certification that has to be done all the test instruments . Monitoring the tests related to concrete, rebar and ground works in independent laboratories, controlling and managing non-conforming manufacturing and materials, ensuring that the relevant corrective and preventive actions are taken.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

QA/QC Manager

GULERMAK-YSE JV.
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the project
  • Preparation of Project Quality Plan (PQP), ITP (inspection test plan) and forms by me
  • Preparation or control of Project Construction Methods
  • (For example, Pile, Culvert, Underpass, Viaduct, Bridge, Rail Stocking methods, etc.)
  • Deciding on soil improvement works on site (geotechnical evaluation of the material from backfill and cut excavations)
  • CFA piling, bored piling and deep soil mix applications
  • Planning and execution of Bored Pile Loading and Integrity (Continuity) Tests
  • Monitoring and management of ground investigation drilling
  • Planning the rail acceptance tests and controlling the tests in the factory
  • Plans with Project Requirement (Construction and Design Risk Register Plan; Supply Chain Management Plan; Incoming Material and Equipment Management Plan; Construction Compound Selection and Management Plan)
  • Subcontractor companies to be submitted for approval
  • Determination of the location of quarries and carrying out the necessary tests for concrete-soil and superstructure
  • Quality Audit and Management
  • Coordination of work simultaneously with the work program
  • Manage relationships with employer and consultant officials, site supervisors, application subcontractors and supply providers
  • Carrying out studies with universities, accredited laboratories and opinion leaders
  • To manage concrete and soil laboratories, to ensure that all quality control activities and inspections are carried out in an integrated manner with the field
  • Site visits, follow-up of manufacturing activities and controls
  • Planning, providing and evaluating the effectiveness of quality trainings

QA/QC Manager

Aga Enerji Nakliyat Madencilik İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the project
  • Preparation of Project Quality Plan (PQP), ITP (inspection test plan) and forms by me
  • Preparation or control of Project Construction Methods
  • Control of Under-Rail Components
  • Tests of components under the rail (Angle guide, plastic dowel, plastic pad, under rail pad, under block pad, spring clamp, turnover, block drawing)
  • Mass Block tests of sub-rail components (concrete sleepers)
  • Control of rails and welding tests
  • Segment Production Factory
  • Production Planning
  • Marking, Shipping and Stocking Management
  • Quality Control and Management
  • Coordination of simultaneous work with the work program
  • Managing relations with administration and consultancy officials, field officers, application subcontractors and procurement providers
  • Carrying out studies with universities, accredited laboratories and opinion leaders
  • Managing concrete and ground laboratories, ensuring that all quality control activities and inspections are carried out in integration with the field
  • Site visits, follow-up of manufacturing practices and controls
  • Planning, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of quality trainings

QA/QC Group Chief

Kalyon İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the project
  • Preparation of Project Quality Plan (PQP), ITP (inspection test plan) and forms by me
  • Preparation or control of Project Construction Methods
  • Tests required for Concrete, Asphalt and Earth works in the laboratory and approved by the employer
  • (Highways technical specification - 2013 is used.)
  • Control of Aggregate, Cement and Additives coming to the concrete plant
  • Operation of the concrete plant and delivery of concrete for the necessary construction works
  • Regular performance of the iron tests (tensile-bending tests) prescribed in the project and approval by the employer
  • Preparation of the quality control plan and procedures required in the project
  • Inspection of the works to be done in field activities (pre-concrete control and compaction tests required for earthworks) and approval by the employer
  • Approval of the suitable materials to be used in the construction work with the certificate by the employer
  • Following the reports of the quality control field team and laboratory team on a daily basis
  • Quality control of concrete of suitable quality for construction and bored pile works by the quality control team
  • Compaction tests in Rock filling and Filling works required for earthworks - Plate loading, Troxler & Dinamic plate loading
  • For tunnel works, taking the core samples from shotcrete concrete at the rate specified in KTŞ-2013 and controlling the casting of the arch concretes and de-montage the formwork

QA/QC Group Chief (Manager)

Özgün-Nurol İnş.-Kalyon İnşaat JV
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the project
  • Preparation of Project Quality Plan (PQP), ITP (inspection test plan) and forms by me
  • Tests required for Concrete, Asphalt and Earthworks to be carried out in the laboratory and approved by the employer (French Standards are used)
  • Control of Aggregate, Cement and Additives coming to the concrete plant
  • Operation of the concrete plant and delivery of concrete for the necessary construction works
  • Regular performance of the iron tests (tensile-bending tests) prescribed in the project and approval by the employer
  • Preparation of the procedures required in the project
  • Inspection of the work to be done in field activities (pre-concrete control and compaction tests required for earthworks) and approval by the employer
  • Approval of the suitable materials to be used in the construction work with the certificate by the employer
  • Following the reports of the quality control field team and laboratory team on a daily basis
  • Control of concrete of suitable quality for construction and Bored Pile works by the quality control team
  • Compaction tests required for earthworks - Plate loading or Troxler
  • Taking of coring samples from shotcrete concrete at the rate specified in the contract for tunnel works

QA/QC Chief

Tekfen İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
02.2012 - 05.2014
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the Project
  • Conducting the tests required for concrete in the laboratory and having it approved by the employer
  • Control of Aggregate, Cement and Additives coming to the concrete plant
  • Making concrete delivery to the places required for the operation and construction of the concrete plant
  • Regular performance of the reinforcing bar tests (tensile-bending tests) prescribed in the project and approval by the employer
  • Preparation of the procedures required in the project
  • Inspection of the work to be done in field activities (control before concrete casting) and approval by the employer
  • Approval of the suitable materials to be used in the construction work with the certificate by the employer
  • Realization, follow-up and reporting of welding applications and tests

QA/QC Chief

Tekfen İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
07.2011 - 01.2012
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the project
  • Tests required for concrete and earthworks are carried out in the laboratory and approved by the employer
  • (American and British standards are used)
  • Regularly conducting the iron tests foreseen in the project and having them approved by the employer
  • Preparation of the procedures required in the project
  • Inspection of works to be done in field activities (pre-concrete control and compaction tests required for earthworks) and approval by the employer
  • Approval of the suitable materials to be used in the construction work together with the certificate by the employer
  • Following the reports of the quality control field team and laboratory team on a daily basis

Quality Control and Concrete Batching Plants Chief

Tekfen İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
02.2009 - 02.2011
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the project
  • The tests required for concrete are carried out in the laboratory and approved by the employer (tests are made according to British standards)
  • Control of Aggregate, Cement and Additives coming to the concrete plant
  • Operation of concrete plants and delivery of concrete where necessary
  • Regularly conducting the iron tests prescribed in the project and having them approved by the employer
  • Preparation of the procedures required in the project and the forms to be used in field activities
  • Inspection of the work to be done in field activities (approval by the employer before concrete casting)
  • Approval of the suitable materials to be used in the construction work with the certificate by the employer
  • Daily follow-up of the reports of the quality control field team and the laboratory team

QA/QC and Laboratory Chief Engineer

Gama İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
03.2008 - 07.2008
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the project
  • Tests required for Concrete and Earthworks to be carried out in the laboratory and approval by the employer
  • Controls of Aggregate, Cement and Additives
  • Regularly conducting the steel tests prescribed in the project and approval by the employer
  • Preparation of the procedures required in the project and forms for improper work and submitting to the necessary units
  • Inspection of the work to be done in field activities (pre-concrete control and compaction tests required for earthworks) and approval by the employer
  • Approval of the suitable materials to be used in the construction work with the certificate by the employer
  • Following the daily reports of the quality control field team (superstructure-infrastructure for construction works) and the laboratory team
  • Control of the precast site before and after pouring concrete
  • Placing and controlling steel works in appropriate places in the field

QA/QC Chief

Gama İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
02.2007 - 03.2008
  • Carrying out all quality control and quality assurance activities within the scope of the project
  • Tests required for Concrete and Earthworks to be carried out in the laboratory and approved by the employer
  • Control of Aggregate, Cement and Additives coming to the concrete plant
  • Regularly conducting the iron tests prescribed in the project and having them approved by the employer
  • Preparation of the procedures required in the project and forms for improper work and submitting to the necessary units
  • Inspection of the work to be done in field activities (pre-concrete control and compaction tests required for earthworks) and approval by the employer
  • Approval of the suitable materials to be used in the construction work with the certificate by the employer
  • Following the daily reports of the quality control field team (superstructure-infrastructure for construction works) and the laboratory team
  • Control of the precast site before and after pouring concrete
  • Placing and controlling steel works in appropriate places in the field

Quality Control Engineer

Gama İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
02.2005 - 01.2007
  • Carrying out all quality control activities within the scope of the project
  • Approval of field activities (concrete-earthworks-steel) (According to Turkish Standards)
  • Concrete sampling and pressure test (7 and 28 days)
  • Sand Cone and Troxler (compaction) test on the field
  • Steel Tensile and bending tests
  • Plate loading test on the field
  • Pressure testing of fire line pipes
  • Control and sampling of concrete pouring in Sleeper, Main piperack, slug catcher fields and precast field

Quality Engineer

Drilling Companies
01.2002 - 12.2004
  • Batching of concrete design and manufacturing process, quality control tests, preparation of reporting, field applications and control

Project Engineer

Ministry of National Defense
08.2000 - 08.2001
  • Checking the earthquake resistance of military buildings
  • Taking core samples from buildings
  • Reporting of completed works

Project Engineer

Dokuz Eylul University
09.1996 - 09.1999
  • Marking of hot and cold water areas in field works
  • Taking samples from areas with water
  • Reporting of field works

Education

Master of Science - Geological Engineering

Dokuz EylülNiversity
İzmir, Turkey
09.1996 - 03.1999

Geological Engineering

Dokuz EylülNiversity
İzmir, Turkey
09.1991 - 03.1996

Skills

Ms Windows Applications

Certification

Halkapınar Karst Systems Hydrogeology Symposium, 05/01/99

Drivinglicense

B, 1998

Militaryservice

Completed, 2000-2001

Smokinghabit

No

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/06/71
  • Nationality: Turkish
  • Marital Status: Married

Educationalstatus

  • Bachelor, Geological Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Engineering, İzmir, Turkey, 1996
  • Master’s, Geological Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University, Institute of Science and Technology, İzmir, Turkey, 1999

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Upper intermediate (B2)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Interests

Civil works ( railway,asphalt,concrete and eartworks)

Rail way ,Highway,Pipeline and Rafinery

Timeline

QA/QC Manager

GULERMAK-YSE JV.
07.2023 - 11.2024

QA/QC Manager

Aga Enerji Nakliyat Madencilik İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.
07.2019 - 11.2022

QA/QC Group Chief

Kalyon İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
01.2017 - 11.2018

QA/QC Group Chief (Manager)

Özgün-Nurol İnş.-Kalyon İnşaat JV
08.2014 - 06.2016

QA/QC Chief

Tekfen İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
02.2012 - 05.2014

QA/QC Chief

Tekfen İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
07.2011 - 01.2012

Quality Control and Concrete Batching Plants Chief

Tekfen İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
02.2009 - 02.2011

QA/QC and Laboratory Chief Engineer

Gama İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
03.2008 - 07.2008

QA/QC Chief

Gama İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
02.2007 - 03.2008

Quality Control Engineer

Gama İnşaat Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
02.2005 - 01.2007

Quality Engineer

Drilling Companies
01.2002 - 12.2004

Project Engineer

Ministry of National Defense
08.2000 - 08.2001

Master of Science - Geological Engineering

Dokuz EylülNiversity
09.1996 - 03.1999

Project Engineer

Dokuz Eylul University
09.1996 - 09.1999

Geological Engineering

Dokuz EylülNiversity
09.1991 - 03.1996
Turan GÜRSELQA/QC MANAGER