Sammy Lewis
Houston
Summary
Previously held ACI Field Tech -1 certification. Previously held ACI Strength Testing Certification. Previously held ACI Aggregates 1 & 11 Certification. Nuclear Density Certification.
Professional with significant experience in quality assurance, prepared for ensuring top-notch product standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Dependable and flexible, adept at identifying defects, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Known for precision in executing test plans, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong communication with cross-functional teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC/QA Tech
Baker Construction
9016 Bluebonnet Blvd
04.2026 - Current
- Inspection of AS Built to ensure construction meets quality benchmarks of plans and drawings.
- Work with foreman and crews to make sure they are following proper procedures for backfilling .
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure adherence to safety regulations and quality benchmarks.
- Conducted thorough inspections of construction materials for compliance with quality standards.
Senior Laboratory Technician
ATL Associated Testing Laboratories
Sugar Land, TX
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised laboratory operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices and laboratory procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Tecnical Services/ Production
Heidelberg Materials
Houston, TX
03.2019 - 04.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of production plant operations, including quality control to make sure all products produced met all specified requirements before leaving the plant. Batch plant operator as well as QC / QA Technician.
Site lead Fugro Engineering
Shell Franklin Project
Monaca, PA
01.2013 - 01.2017
- In charge of on- site lab with a crew of 14 techs. Testing concrete making and breaking cylinders, density testing, sand cones and nuclear density and various on-site inspections.
Senior Specialist
Fugro Engineering Consultants
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Duties: Deep Foundations monitoring and inspection. LNG Project Freeport Texas.
- DeWall Pile installation, LNG Project Hackberry LA DeWall Pile Installation, LNG Project Sweeny Texas Phillips 66. Auger cast Pile Installation and inspection; Kinder Morgan Project Galena Park Texas Auger cast Pile installation and inspection.
Senior Specialist
Fugro Geotechnical Engineering Consultants
New Orleans, LA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Project: Anadarko Project Mozambique Africa.
- Duties, QA/QC, set up lab procedures, introduce technicians to ASTM Standards; provide support and assistance of everyday lab activities.
Senior Specialist
Fugro Geotechnical Engineering Consultants
Jacksonville, FL
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Project: ST. Vincent's Hospital.
- Duties: special inspections, threshold inspection, footings inspection, Steel and Re-bar inspection. Concrete testing including temperature, slump, air, unit weight, making curing cylinders.
Senior Specialist
Aviles Engineering
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Project: Metro Rail Extension Houston TX.
- Duties, instructing technicians on ASTM Standards for, concrete testing, slump, air, temperature, making curing cylinders, unit weight. Soils testing, various ASTM Standards Compressive Strength of cylinders and beams. Soil Density testing with nuclear gauge. Construction materials testing. Re-Bar and steel Inspection.
Senior Specialist
Fugro Geotechnical Engineering Consultants
New Orleans, LA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Army Corps of Engineers Project. World's largest pump station Plaquemines Parish Belle Chasse LA.
- Duties: Lab Management, overseeing lab activities. Soils testing, Soil sampling, one point and 5-point proctors. Sand Cone test, Atterberg Limits, -200s, Gradations, Organic Ash, Moisture contents. Temperature, slump, unit weight, making and curing cylinders.
Senior Specialist
Eustis Engineering
Metairie, LA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Army Corps of Engineers Project. St Bernard Parish. New Orleans La.
- Duties, instructing concrete field technicians on a 7-mile flood wall protection project. Testing concrete for slump, air, temperature, unit weight, making and curing cylinders.
- Re-Bar and steel inspection.
QA/QC Lead
Texas Industries
Houston, TX
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Concrete mix design, Aggregate Testing, Batch plant operation, Job site Inspections. Various projects in the Houston area. Texas Children's Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Toyota Center, George R Brown Convention Center, University of Houston downtown, University of Houston Law School Main Campus, Memorial Hermann Hospital Northeast. Federal Reserve Bank, Federal Court House Building and Town Center Square Sugar Land TX.
Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01-1982
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San Diego Mesa JR College
01-1979
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Mira Masa High School
01-1977
Skills
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Calibration standards
Certification
- ACI
- August 2015 to August 2020
- 1 ACI Field Tech -1, 8-2020 exp.
- 2 ACI Strength Testing Technician 8-2022 exp.
- Non-CDL Class C
- April 2024 to October 2032
- Basic class c
Timeline
QC/QA Tech
Baker Construction
04.2026 - Current
Senior Laboratory Technician
ATL Associated Testing Laboratories
06.2025 - 04.2026
Tecnical Services/ Production
Heidelberg Materials
03.2019 - 04.2025
Site lead Fugro Engineering
Shell Franklin Project
01.2013 - 01.2017
Senior Specialist
Fugro Engineering Consultants
01.2013 - 01.2017
Senior Specialist
Fugro Geotechnical Engineering Consultants
01.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Specialist
Fugro Geotechnical Engineering Consultants
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Specialist
Aviles Engineering
01.2010 - 01.2011
Senior Specialist
Fugro Geotechnical Engineering Consultants
01.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Specialist
Eustis Engineering
01.2009 - 01.2010
QA/QC Lead
Texas Industries
01.1998 - 01.2009
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San Diego Mesa JR College
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Mira Masa High School
San Diego State University