QA/QC, Welding,NDT,Painting Inspector
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Added: 9/29/2006
Last Updated: 9/29/2006
Last Updated: 9/29/2006
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Country:
India
Status:
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I am willing to work overseas.
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Certifications
Technical
- ASNT Level III in RT, UT & MT (Certificate No. 141140)
- ASNT Level II PT, VT
- Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), India, Radiography Testing Level I
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector ( Certificate No. 28746 )
- AWS –Welding Inspector (CWI) (Certificate No. 04041841)
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector-Level 2 ( Certificate No.44384 )
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 2 - ( Certificate No.49647 )
- Welding Technology course at M/S Advani Oerlikon Ltd., Mumbai, India in December 2001.
- Proficient in using MS office.
- Attended preparatory training programme for API 510 & API 653
- Attended 40 hrs.training for Sr.Project Inspector (Mechanical) in Saudi Aramco
- ASNT Level III in RT, UT & MT (Certificate No. 141140)
- ASNT Level II PT, VT
- Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), India, Radiography Testing Level I
- API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector ( Certificate No. 28746 )
- AWS –Welding Inspector (CWI) (Certificate No. 04041841)
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector-Level 2 ( Certificate No.44384 )
- BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 2 - ( Certificate No.49647 )
- Welding Technology course at M/S Advani Oerlikon Ltd., Mumbai, India in December 2001.
- Proficient in using MS office.
- Attended preparatory training programme for API 510 & API 653
- Attended 40 hrs.training for Sr.Project Inspector (Mechanical) in Saudi Aramco
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with First Class
Experience
CAREER SUMMARY
Has more than 20 years professional experience in Quality Assurance & Control in the field of Oil &Gas Plant, Refinery and Cross Country Pipe Lines and Nuclear field in Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Yemen & India. Demonstrated high level of integrity, technical skill, determination, leadership and responsibility in the performance of assigned tasks.
Key skills
- Providing technical advice, support and direction to the Project team on matters related to QA/QC.
- Worked as ASNT level III Supervisor in Gas pipeline projects in Qatar & Oman
- Worked as Client Inspector for oil operators like Saudi Aramco,TOTAL & PDO
- Familiar with CRC EVANS Auto welding process in cross country pipeline and AUT
- Review WPS,PQR,WQT,NDT & PWHT procedures, ITP & QCP
- NCR Control and maintain Corrective and preventive action status
- Exposure to Saudi Aramco, Total, PDO,Shell & Qatar Petroleum standards
- Performed Hot-Tap welds on live Oil and Gas lines in Oman and Yemen
- Handled Welding of Various materials
- Painting Inspection of Tanks, Vessels & piping
- Inspection of hot shrink sleeve application in pipeline field joints
- Carried out Internal and second party audits and reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2007 – Till today TOTAL E&P Yemen
Project: Kharir Block 10 Yemen
Permanent Gas Compression Project (CCU)
12” Export Pipeline Project
GTU Project
Basement Processing Unit Project (BPU)
QA/QC NDT level III
- Working as TOTAL Representative & responsible for the welding, Painting inspection, surveillance and Quality Control activities on site.
- Collecting the relevant objective proofs, ensuring that all welding operations are executed in accordance with all relevant Codes of Practices and Company procedures/practices.
- Review/approval of welding, NDT, painting, Hydro test , PWHT and ITP & QCP procedures as per TOTAL specifications & international code requirements
- Interpretation of piping & pipeline radiographs & monitor all NDT activities
- Witness WQT & monitor all piping & pipeline welding activities
- Receiving inspection of materials arriving at site.
- Painting inspection of Tanks, Pressure Vessel & Piping.
- Structural and piping weld inspections throughout the process plus any NDE, PWHT, hardness testing, PMI and pressure testing activities that apply.
- Monitor Contractor to ensure resolution of DR/NCR/CAR's in a timely manner &
Verify resolutions for the same are in accordance with authorized dispositions.
- Verify Contractor is obtaining the proper permits required for the work.
- Witness selected testing and Hold Point as indicated in the Contractor's ITPs
- Review selected Contractor inspection documents for completion and correctness.
- Participate as an observer in selected Contractor internal audits.
- Participate in punch-list preparation prior to final acceptance for turnover.
Aug 2006 - Mar 2007 Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) Through Velosi LLC Group
Project: 20 “Dia & 36” Dia.Cross Country Gas 120 Km (each) Kauther Pipeline
Sr.Inspection Engineer –Mechanical (Welding/NDT Level III)
- Work as PDO Representative and render NDT level III services
- Supervise multidiscipline Inspector & NDT technicians to ensure their safety at work and quality of inspections
- Review of RT films and witness UT,MT for Auto & Manual welding pipeline joints
- Review of NDT Procedures,ITP,WPS,Material Certificates and QC procedures to meet PDO , Shell specifications & International Codes requirements
- Witness , review WPS,PQR,WPQ and Inspection of welding on site
- Monitor AUTO Welding, welder/welding operator performance & repair rate
- Inspection of blasting & hot shrink sleeve application, holiday test on field weld joints
- Inspection of Pressure Vessels and other mechanical equipments
- Monitor corrective actions to close out nonconformities, submit site inspection report, liaison with clients, consultants and EPC contractors
Mar 2006 - Aug 2006 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (SAUDI ARAMCO)
Project: Riyadh Refinery Diesel Hydrotreater Project - Technip.
Sr. Project Inspector (Welding / Plant & Equipment)
- Work as ARAMCO Representative in refinery & other facilities
- Perform in depth design reviews to verify to conformance to ARAMCO standards and specification on project in the design and construction stage.
- Review of WPS,PQR,WPQ and issue Welder cards on project
- Inspection of piping & Pressure Vessels/Equipments on Diesel Hydrotreater project
- Monitor PWHT,Blasting ,Painting, Welding & NDT activities
- Writes inspection Reports, Worksheets, Non-compliance Reports and makes log book entries of on site inspection findings and maintain inspection records.
- Review of test packs, Conduct final walkthrough,punchlisting &,review of PZV document files for plant handover
- Inspection coverage during shutdown activities in plant.
- Monitor Proactive & after the fact violations & corrective actions to close out the non conformities
Sept 2004 - Jan.2006 Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCIC), Qatar
Client: Qatar Petroleum
Project: Raslaffan to Mesaieed 36” Dia.120 Km Cross Country Gas Pipeline
NDT Level III Supervisor-QA/QC
- Review & certify NDT procedures as per QGPC specification
- Interpretation and evaluation for 100% X-ray of weld joints, witnessing ultrasonic testing of tie in weld joints.
- Develop welding procedures and perform PQR, WPQ for the final approval.
- Witness hydro testing & pigging operations of pipeline
- Lead teams of inspectors, welders assign inspection tasks & monitor their performance.
- Interaction with client (QP) and TPI (BV) for QA/QC activities.
- Supervise NDT technicians to ensure their safety at work & quality of inspections
- Supervision/guidance for construction & inspection of Pressure Vessels i.e. Pig Launcher & Receivers as per ASME section VIII Div.1 Edition 2001.
- Monitor Post weld heat treatment for Piping & Pressure Vessels
- Monitor Blasting/Painting of field joints & inspection of GRP lamination
Jul 1994 - Jun 2004 KSB Pumps Ltd. Pune India
Manufacturer of Oil & Gas & Nuclear application Pumps & Valves
Assistant Manager, Quality Control
- Day to day work to conduct and co-ordinate NDT examination, evaluate results, prepare reports, offer NDT examination to third party inspection agencies like: NPCIL, EIL, LRIS, BVIS, PDIL, QUEST, SGS, TPL, TUV, etc.
- Preparation of Quality Control Plans & NDT procedures for various Nuclear Projects of M/s. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL).
- Witness / offer hydro test, pneumatic test and helium leak test for various pump components/assembly.
- Monitor, witness welding activities like WPS, PQR & WPQ as per ASME Sect. IX.
- To visit various Subcontractors and bought out material suppliers for dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, NDT and hydro testing.
- Inspection of heavy forgings, critical castings, fabrication and various high pressure piping and fittings at Vendor’s place as per specification.
- Inspection of Blasting/Painting activities on pumps & base frames
- Review of Heat Treatment for various forgings & PWHT
- Inspection of Pressure Vessels,API Plan 52 system
Jan 1994-Jul 1994 L K M (India) Ltd., Pune, India
Manufacturer of Austenitic Stainless Steel Pumps & Valves
Quality Control Supervisor
Swedish Collaborated Company, a subsidiary of Alfa Laval. India Ltd. was responsible for all Quality Control functions required for Pumps & Valves (Export Quality)
Apr 1991 - Jan1994 Klockner Windsor India Ltd. – Thane, India
Manufacturer of Injection Moulding Machines
Jr. Officer Quality Assurance
Responsible for all NDT and Dimensional Control inspection.
Aug 1989- Aug 1990 Indian Aluminum Company Ltd. – Thane India.
Manufacturer of Aluminum Foils
Apprentice Technician
Worked in various manufacturing sections
Has more than 20 years professional experience in Quality Assurance & Control in the field of Oil &Gas Plant, Refinery and Cross Country Pipe Lines and Nuclear field in Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Yemen & India. Demonstrated high level of integrity, technical skill, determination, leadership and responsibility in the performance of assigned tasks.
Key skills
- Providing technical advice, support and direction to the Project team on matters related to QA/QC.
- Worked as ASNT level III Supervisor in Gas pipeline projects in Qatar & Oman
- Worked as Client Inspector for oil operators like Saudi Aramco,TOTAL & PDO
- Familiar with CRC EVANS Auto welding process in cross country pipeline and AUT
- Review WPS,PQR,WQT,NDT & PWHT procedures, ITP & QCP
- NCR Control and maintain Corrective and preventive action status
- Exposure to Saudi Aramco, Total, PDO,Shell & Qatar Petroleum standards
- Performed Hot-Tap welds on live Oil and Gas lines in Oman and Yemen
- Handled Welding of Various materials
- Painting Inspection of Tanks, Vessels & piping
- Inspection of hot shrink sleeve application in pipeline field joints
- Carried out Internal and second party audits and reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2007 – Till today TOTAL E&P Yemen
Project: Kharir Block 10 Yemen
Permanent Gas Compression Project (CCU)
12” Export Pipeline Project
GTU Project
Basement Processing Unit Project (BPU)
QA/QC NDT level III
- Working as TOTAL Representative & responsible for the welding, Painting inspection, surveillance and Quality Control activities on site.
- Collecting the relevant objective proofs, ensuring that all welding operations are executed in accordance with all relevant Codes of Practices and Company procedures/practices.
- Review/approval of welding, NDT, painting, Hydro test , PWHT and ITP & QCP procedures as per TOTAL specifications & international code requirements
- Interpretation of piping & pipeline radiographs & monitor all NDT activities
- Witness WQT & monitor all piping & pipeline welding activities
- Receiving inspection of materials arriving at site.
- Painting inspection of Tanks, Pressure Vessel & Piping.
- Structural and piping weld inspections throughout the process plus any NDE, PWHT, hardness testing, PMI and pressure testing activities that apply.
- Monitor Contractor to ensure resolution of DR/NCR/CAR's in a timely manner &
Verify resolutions for the same are in accordance with authorized dispositions.
- Verify Contractor is obtaining the proper permits required for the work.
- Witness selected testing and Hold Point as indicated in the Contractor's ITPs
- Review selected Contractor inspection documents for completion and correctness.
- Participate as an observer in selected Contractor internal audits.
- Participate in punch-list preparation prior to final acceptance for turnover.
Aug 2006 - Mar 2007 Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) Through Velosi LLC Group
Project: 20 “Dia & 36” Dia.Cross Country Gas 120 Km (each) Kauther Pipeline
Sr.Inspection Engineer –Mechanical (Welding/NDT Level III)
- Work as PDO Representative and render NDT level III services
- Supervise multidiscipline Inspector & NDT technicians to ensure their safety at work and quality of inspections
- Review of RT films and witness UT,MT for Auto & Manual welding pipeline joints
- Review of NDT Procedures,ITP,WPS,Material Certificates and QC procedures to meet PDO , Shell specifications & International Codes requirements
- Witness , review WPS,PQR,WPQ and Inspection of welding on site
- Monitor AUTO Welding, welder/welding operator performance & repair rate
- Inspection of blasting & hot shrink sleeve application, holiday test on field weld joints
- Inspection of Pressure Vessels and other mechanical equipments
- Monitor corrective actions to close out nonconformities, submit site inspection report, liaison with clients, consultants and EPC contractors
Mar 2006 - Aug 2006 Saudi Arabian Oil Company (SAUDI ARAMCO)
Project: Riyadh Refinery Diesel Hydrotreater Project - Technip.
Sr. Project Inspector (Welding / Plant & Equipment)
- Work as ARAMCO Representative in refinery & other facilities
- Perform in depth design reviews to verify to conformance to ARAMCO standards and specification on project in the design and construction stage.
- Review of WPS,PQR,WPQ and issue Welder cards on project
- Inspection of piping & Pressure Vessels/Equipments on Diesel Hydrotreater project
- Monitor PWHT,Blasting ,Painting, Welding & NDT activities
- Writes inspection Reports, Worksheets, Non-compliance Reports and makes log book entries of on site inspection findings and maintain inspection records.
- Review of test packs, Conduct final walkthrough,punchlisting &,review of PZV document files for plant handover
- Inspection coverage during shutdown activities in plant.
- Monitor Proactive & after the fact violations & corrective actions to close out the non conformities
Sept 2004 - Jan.2006 Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCIC), Qatar
Client: Qatar Petroleum
Project: Raslaffan to Mesaieed 36” Dia.120 Km Cross Country Gas Pipeline
NDT Level III Supervisor-QA/QC
- Review & certify NDT procedures as per QGPC specification
- Interpretation and evaluation for 100% X-ray of weld joints, witnessing ultrasonic testing of tie in weld joints.
- Develop welding procedures and perform PQR, WPQ for the final approval.
- Witness hydro testing & pigging operations of pipeline
- Lead teams of inspectors, welders assign inspection tasks & monitor their performance.
- Interaction with client (QP) and TPI (BV) for QA/QC activities.
- Supervise NDT technicians to ensure their safety at work & quality of inspections
- Supervision/guidance for construction & inspection of Pressure Vessels i.e. Pig Launcher & Receivers as per ASME section VIII Div.1 Edition 2001.
- Monitor Post weld heat treatment for Piping & Pressure Vessels
- Monitor Blasting/Painting of field joints & inspection of GRP lamination
Jul 1994 - Jun 2004 KSB Pumps Ltd. Pune India
Manufacturer of Oil & Gas & Nuclear application Pumps & Valves
Assistant Manager, Quality Control
- Day to day work to conduct and co-ordinate NDT examination, evaluate results, prepare reports, offer NDT examination to third party inspection agencies like: NPCIL, EIL, LRIS, BVIS, PDIL, QUEST, SGS, TPL, TUV, etc.
- Preparation of Quality Control Plans & NDT procedures for various Nuclear Projects of M/s. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL).
- Witness / offer hydro test, pneumatic test and helium leak test for various pump components/assembly.
- Monitor, witness welding activities like WPS, PQR & WPQ as per ASME Sect. IX.
- To visit various Subcontractors and bought out material suppliers for dimensional inspection, mechanical testing, NDT and hydro testing.
- Inspection of heavy forgings, critical castings, fabrication and various high pressure piping and fittings at Vendor’s place as per specification.
- Inspection of Blasting/Painting activities on pumps & base frames
- Review of Heat Treatment for various forgings & PWHT
- Inspection of Pressure Vessels,API Plan 52 system
Jan 1994-Jul 1994 L K M (India) Ltd., Pune, India
Manufacturer of Austenitic Stainless Steel Pumps & Valves
Quality Control Supervisor
Swedish Collaborated Company, a subsidiary of Alfa Laval. India Ltd. was responsible for all Quality Control functions required for Pumps & Valves (Export Quality)
Apr 1991 - Jan1994 Klockner Windsor India Ltd. – Thane, India
Manufacturer of Injection Moulding Machines
Jr. Officer Quality Assurance
Responsible for all NDT and Dimensional Control inspection.
Aug 1989- Aug 1990 Indian Aluminum Company Ltd. – Thane India.
Manufacturer of Aluminum Foils
Apprentice Technician
Worked in various manufacturing sections
