ABDUSSALAM V.K
Lead QA/QC Civil Engineer Wind Farm Substation Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia +966 540401275 0091-8547065651 (India)
[email protected]
Saudi Council of Engineers Reg. #234274 Transferable Iqama Valid KSA Driving License
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-oriented Civil Engineer/ Lead QA/QC Civil Engineer with 19+ years of experience, including 14+ years in Saudi Arabia, specializing in wind energy, power, substation, infrastructure, and heavy civil projects. Most recently served as QA/QC Manager for Huasheng Construction under Energy China (CEEC) on the 2 GW Starah Wind Power Project.
Experienced in leading QA/QC teams, managing WTG foundations, Met Mast foundations, precast concrete works, substation civil works, roads, cable trenching, and mass concrete. Strong expertise in QA/QC systems, ITPs, RFIs, MIRs, NCRs, NDT, geotechnical testing, third-party laboratory coordination, and EPC/client coordination, ensuring compliance with ASTM, ACI, BS, IEC, and ISO 9001 standards.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• QA/QC Management, ITP, MIR, RFI, IR & NCR
• WTG Foundations & Anchor Cage Installation
• Met Mast Foundation Construction
• Precast Concrete Production & Installation
• 600 kV Substation Civil Works
• Crane Pads, Hardstands, Roads & Culverts
• Cable Trenches, Duct Banks & Underground Utilities
• Concrete Mix Design, Mass Concrete & Temperature Monitoring
• Plate Load Test, Field Density Test & Soil Investigation
• NDT (UPV, Rebound Hammer & Core Test)
• ASTM, ACI, BS, IEC & ISO 9001 Standards
• EPC, Consultant & Client Coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
QA/QC (Civil) – Huasheng Construction (Subcontractor under Energy China – CEEC)
Starah Wind Power Project, Saudi Arabia 2 GW September 2025 – Present
• Lead QA/QC activities for WTG foundations, Met Mast foundations and precast concrete works.
• Manage substation civil works, crane pads, hardstands, roads, culverts, cable trenches and underground utilities.
• Review QA/QC plans, ITPs, Method Statements, RFIs, MIRs and NCRs.
• Coordinate inspections with EPC, consultants and clients.
• Manage batching plant quality, concrete mix approvals and third-party laboratory testing.
• Monitor mass concrete temperature, curing and concrete testing.
• Supervise plate load tests, FDT, soil investigation and geotechnical reports.
• Lead QA/QC engineers and inspectors ensuring compliance with ASTM, ACI, BS, IEC and ISO 9001.
Lead QA/QC Engineer – SEPCO3 (Chinese EPC Contractor)
Alghat Wind Farm Project, Saudi Arabia 700 MW January 2023 – September 2025
• Lead QA/QC for substation civil works.
• Inspection of WTG foundations, Met Mast foundations and precast works.
• QA/QC for 100+ km internal roads, crane pads, hardstands and culverts.
• Cable trenching, duct banks and underground utilities inspection.
• Concrete technology, NDT, plate load tests, FDT and quality documentation.
Coordination with Chinese management, consultants and clients.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• QC Engineer – Binsammar Contracting Co. (2016–2020)
• QA/QC Engineer – Al Majal Al Arabi (2012–2016)
• Senior Site Engineer – Siras International (2011–2012)
• Project Engineer – Asadhullah Est. (2010–2011)
• Site QC Engineer – Petromin (2009–2010)
• QS / Site Engineer – Azzam Contracting Co. (2008–2009)
• Civil Engineer – Jewel Homes Pvt. Ltd. (2006–2008)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Excel, MS Word, Photoshop
• QA/QC Documentation & Reporting
• Quantity Estimation & BOQ
• Concrete Technology & Geotechnical Testing
• ASTM, ACI, BS, IEC, ISO 9001
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India (2002–2006)
PERSONAL DETAILS
• Nationality: Indian
• Date of Birth: 21 February 1983
• Languages: English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam
• Iqama: Transferable
• Driving License: Valid Saudi License