Muhammad Shoaib

Professional Summary

Experienced Civil & Geotechnical Laboratory Technician / Inspection Engineer with over 5 years of professional experience

in material testing within ISO 17025-certified laboratories. Skilled in performing, supervising, and validating tests on soil,

concrete, asphalt, aggregate, steel, and water samples. Proficient in Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) for metallic

analysis, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and ISO standards. Proficient at laboratory

management, equipment calibration, and technical reporting. Committed to delivering quality assurance, maintaining safety

standards, and supporting project objectives through precision testing and analytical excellence.

Skills & Core Competencies

• Technical & Analytical Skills | Civil & Geotechnical Testing | Concrete, Soil, Asphalt, Aggregate & Steel Testing | Mechanical

& Chemical Analysis | Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) | Field Density, UCS, Proctor & Direct Shear Tests | Concrete &

Asphalt Mix Design

• Quality & Compliance Skills | Laboratory Supervision | ISO 17025 Documentation | Calibration & Maintenance | QA/QC

Verification | Report Preparation & Data Interpretation | Safety & Equipment Handling

• Software & Technical Tools | AutoCAD | Creo | MS Office | Laboratory Data Systems | CAD/CAE Product Design

• Communication & Coordination Skills | Team Supervision | Client Coordination | Technical Documentation | Report

Presentation | Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Experience

Lab Technician / Inspection Engineer | SGS Pakistan Pvt. Limited – Karachi, Pakistan | April 2024 – Till Date

• Conduct civil and geotechnical material testing including soil, concrete, asphalt, aggregate, and steel samples.

• Perform Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) for metallic elemental analysis ensuring high testing accuracy.

• Execute mechanical testing procedures while maintaining strict compliance with relevant international testing standards.

• Maintain calibration records and laboratory documentation following ISO 17025 quality assurance protocols consistently.

• Prepare and validate test reports ensuring accuracy, traceability, and adherence to project QA/QC requirements.

• Assist in client inspections, audits, and ensure laboratory safety and procedural compliance at all stages.

• Coordinate with project engineers and report directly to Laboratory Manager for timely deliverable submissions.

Senior Lab Technician | F&M Private Limited – Karachi, Pakistan | April 2020 – April 2024

• Supervised daily laboratory operations including testing activities for civil and geotechnical engineering materials.

• Conducted soil, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and steel tests according to ASTM, AASHTO, and BS standards.

• Ensured calibration, preventive maintenance, and documentation accuracy of all laboratory testing equipment.

• Prepared detailed analytical test reports ensuring timely submissions and compliance with project specifications.

• Performed subsoil investigations, field density assessments, and trial pit testing for geotechnical analysis.

• Supported asphalt and concrete mix designs ensuring compliance with performance and quality control requirements.

Testing Equipment Operated:

Universal Testing Machine (UTM) | Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) | Compression Testing Machine | California

Bearing Ratio (CBR) | Consolidation Apparatus | Direct Shear Testing Machine

Education

Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) – Civil | Jinnah Polytechnic Institute, Karachi – 2023

Intermediate (F.Sc.) | Government Degree College, Tando Muhammad Khan – 2018

Certifications

• CAD/CAE & Product Design – DHA Suffa University, Karachi

• AutoCAD & Creo – City & Guilds, London