Shakur Mahmud
Port Authority of NYNJ
Elmwood Park,New Jersey
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Engineer
10 Months- Condition Survey and Concrete Inspections
- Performed and prepared reports for a wide range of infrastructure and transportation projects involving concrete, asphalt, and subbase materials.
- Conducted sounding of decks and bridges to assess structural integrity and identify potential issues
- Coring, sampling of concrete and asphalt, and preparation of such materials for laboratory testing, which includes chloride analysis, strength and permeability
- Conducted pull tests on various materials to evaluate their strength and integrity. of various materials such as concrete, grout and mortar, tiles, and epoxy
- Conducted inspections and Quality Assurance Testing of cast-in-place concrete at various Port Authority facilities to verify specifications were met.
Industrial Hygiene/Construction Inspector
5 Years 10 Months- Consultant for Port Authority Materials Engineering Unit 2019-2025
- Inspected bridges and culverts for stormwater outfalls in Bergen County, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations
- Assessed the condition of asbestos containing materials and monitored the cleanup of any damaged material.
- Conducted bi-annual operations and maintenance inspections and compared findings from previous surveys
Asbestos PLM Analyst
5 Years 10 Months- Conducted laboratory testing of bulk and solid materials for asbestos content using polarized light microscopy (PLM)
- Prepared samples and determined visual percentages and optical properties of asbestos and non-asbestos materials to ensure accurate testing outcomes
- Maintained awareness of state-specific asbestos regulations, particularly in New York and New Jersey.
- Identified friable and non-friable materials while confirming adherence to state protocols for testing accuracy
- Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices as per company’s protocols
- Screened reports and verified results to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
Hazardous Materials Assessment
7 Months- Analyzed surface and soft sediment data to assess hazardous pollutants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals, informing remediation strategies
- Conducted analysis of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) to identify potential contaminant sources, contributing to improved water quality management
- Conducted environmental planning and analysis at Bureau
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Pending thesis
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Skills
Proficient in MS Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Sample Photography and Documentation
Geographic Information Systems using ArcGIS
Excavations for inspections of structural foundations
Operating an excavator
Materials testing
Materials characterization
Health and safety regulations
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certified
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician I
- ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician
- NJSAT Plant Technologist Level I
- NSJAT HMA Construction Technologist
- Past certifications include NY Building Inspector and Asbestos Project Monitor
Timeline
Materials Engineer
Port Authority of NYNJ
2025.04 - 2026.02Read More
Industrial Hygiene/Construction Inspector
Pennoni
2019.06 - 2025.04Read More
Asbestos PLM Analyst
EMSL Analytical, Inc.
2013.08 - 2019.06Read More
Hazardous Materials Assessment
NYC DEP Internship
2011.11 - 2012.06Read More
CUNY Queens College
Bachelor of Arts from Biology
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Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Science from Environmental Science
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