Gopikrishnan P. G

Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in the supervision of laboratory operations, quality control, and testing of construction materials. Demonstrates proficiency in concrete and bituminous mix designs, procurement, installation, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory instruments. Adept at establishing laboratories and coordinating staff to ensure efficient workflow. Possesses excellent technical knowledge, organisational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. Known for a positive attitude, strong decision-making abilities, and exceptional management skills. Career goal includes leveraging expertise to enhance quality improvement initiatives within a dynamic organisation.

• ISO 17025-2017 Quality Awareness Course
• PDO Safety Training - HSE,H2S,IFR,DHR
• OXY Safety Training - HSE & Confined Space Entry

Suresh, Raghunathan, Country Manager, suresh.raghunathan@wimpeylab.com, +968-95530362, Wimpey Laboratories, Muscat, Oman

Dualization of Adam - Thumariat Road Part-1 & 3A (Wimpey Site Lab), Client: Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting LLC, Project Client: MOTC, Consultant: Parsons International & Company LLC, WAVE MUSCAT (Wimpey Site Lab), Client: The Wave Muscat, Project Client: Al Turki, Consultant: WS ATKINS and PARSONS

Rewarded best Technician of the year (2019) from Wimpey Laboratories.

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge. Gopikrishnan PG Date: 11-05-2025

• Managing day-to-day Quality Control Testing as per the project Specifications /Drawings.
• Preparation of RFI (Request for Inspection) for the approval from Consultants
• Acquiring the approval from consultants for various construction materials like Soils, Aggregates, stock piles and other construction materials etc.
• Pre-inspection of the testing areas and assuring the Quality of the work
• Preparation of Quality Control test reports as specified.
• Reviewing of test results.
• Maintaining the Laboratory as per ISO 17025-2017 requirements and quality measures.
• Dealing with Clients and Consultants for their various technical queries.
• Monitoring the smooth functioning of laboratory equipment and validating the calibration records.
• Reviewing the work program and modifying the Methodology for execution of various activities of site requirements.
• Coordinating with consultant and client for all Quality Control activities.
• Preparation of RFI and Work sheets for approval from consultants.
• Conducting routine and special tests relates Concrete, Soils, Aggregates and Asphalt.
• Responsibilities included in undertaking routine tests on Concrete, Soils, Aggregates and Asphalt as per British Standards, AASHTO, ASTM, ACI & BS EN.
• Carry out routine field test.
• Preparation Inspection records.
• Preparation of Test reports.

• Experience of Material Testing at Municipality, Oil and Gas field-PDO and BP, Road infrastructure and Building under the Specification of BS, ASTM, AASHTO, at different Projects in Oman.
• Material Testing experiences in:
• In-situ soil tests (Soil replacement method-FDT, In situ CBR & Plate Load tests etc.)
• Soil tests in Lab- ASTM/BS Standard- (MDD/OMC, Sieve Analysis, California bearing ratio, Atterberg limits, Hydrometer Test, Specific gravity, etc.)
• Concrete testing at Site & Lab.(Bleeding, Air Content, Water cement ratio of fresh concrete, Temperature Monitoring & Setting Time) Concrete mix design, Testing of Concrete Cubes for Compressive Strength, Water Absorption, Rapid chloride permeability, Water Penetration, Initial surface absorption test, Porosity, , Beam Flexural Strength , Kerbstone Transverse Strength and Water absorption Test, Cylinder Compressive ,Tensile Strength and Modulas of Elasticity Test, Core compressive strength, Block compressive strength and water absorption testing, Drying Shrinkage & Wetting Expansion, Paving block compressive and water absorption)
• Destructive/Non Destructive Testing – (Rebound Hammer, Ultrasonic pulse velocity, Pile integrity, Coating thickness, Half-cell potential survey, Depth of carbonation, Window log, Footing exaction log, Cover meter survey, Pull Off Test)
• Aggregate testing (Sieve analysis, Specific gravity, Sand Equivalent Value, Soundness, ACV, Impact Value, Soundness, Clay lumps and friable particles, Los Angeles Abrasion Value, 10% Fine value, Unconfirmed compressive strength, Point load index, Elongation & Flakiness Index, Crushed Face Analysis, Drying Shrinkage, Voided Shell Content, Particle Density & Water Absorption, Determination of breakage index—drop test of Rock, L/D ratio, etc.)
• Prime Coat and Tack Coat (Field Test, Temperature, Rate of Spray Test).
• Inspection & Witnessing of Physical Measurements and Laboratory Properties of Precast Polycerate, Fiberglass & Related Materials.