Welding Inspector/Coating Inspector
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India
Status:
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I prefer temp jobs.
Certifications
CSWIP 3.1, Welding Inspector (TWI - UK)
BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 3(TWI - UK)
NACE CIP - I, Coating Inspection Technician
Certified Welding Inspector Certificate, IIW, India
Certificate of Sea Survival & Offshore safety Induction.
SMTC, (OPITO Approved), East Malaysia.
Certificate No.A50.05.0021, Expiry Date:-27/03/2008.
ASNT Level II in
Ultrasonic Testing.
Radiography Testing.
Dye Penetrant Testing.
Magnetic Particle Testing.
BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 3(TWI - UK)
NACE CIP - I, Coating Inspection Technician
Certified Welding Inspector Certificate, IIW, India
Certificate of Sea Survival & Offshore safety Induction.
SMTC, (OPITO Approved), East Malaysia.
Certificate No.A50.05.0021, Expiry Date:-27/03/2008.
ASNT Level II in
Ultrasonic Testing.
Radiography Testing.
Dye Penetrant Testing.
Magnetic Particle Testing.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE
Total of 14 years experience in Oil & Gas field Inspection, Quality Control and Non Destructive Testing of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, cross country pipeline, onshore & offshore Piping, Turbine, Pump & Compressor rotors, Piping & Structurals for Petrochemical Plants, Power Plants and Storage Tanks.
Preparation of WPS, PQR as per requirement. Welders Qualification Test, Welding Inspection and NDT controlling.
Familiar with range of materials including carbon steel, low alloy steels, stainless steels & nickel-based alloys and all common welding processes like SMAW, GTAW, SAW, GMAW.
Inspection of surface preparation and coating inspection on pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks and structures.
Working together with clients. Reviewing & maintaining all kind of welding documents and as built Drawings.
Preparation of all inspection reports for submission to clients and maintain their inspection filing system.
Radiographic film interpretation and evaluation in compliance with relevant codes.
Working Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality System.
Total of 14 years experience in Oil & Gas field Inspection, Quality Control and Non Destructive Testing of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, cross country pipeline, onshore & offshore Piping, Turbine, Pump & Compressor rotors, Piping & Structurals for Petrochemical Plants, Power Plants and Storage Tanks.
Preparation of WPS, PQR as per requirement. Welders Qualification Test, Welding Inspection and NDT controlling.
Familiar with range of materials including carbon steel, low alloy steels, stainless steels & nickel-based alloys and all common welding processes like SMAW, GTAW, SAW, GMAW.
Inspection of surface preparation and coating inspection on pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks and structures.
Working together with clients. Reviewing & maintaining all kind of welding documents and as built Drawings.
Preparation of all inspection reports for submission to clients and maintain their inspection filing system.
Radiographic film interpretation and evaluation in compliance with relevant codes.
Working Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality System.
Comments
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer: TL Offshore SDN BHD, Malaysia for Shell Offshore Projects, Brunei.
Position: Welding Inspector/Coating Inspector
Period : March 2005 to July 2005.
Project
Champion West Phase 3 Development Project
Involves installation of 2 nos. of new DN400 10km pipelines transporting HP multiphase fluids from the new platform to the existing facilities on CPCB-07 platform with submarine cable for power supply from CWWJ-2 and riser installations.
Egret Oil Acceleration Project
Involves installation of 17km, DN400 oil pipeline from an existing offshore facility EGDP-1 to FACP-4. The new pipeline transporting Egret fluid in HP multiphase to FACP-4 Crude Stabilization facility prior transporting the oil to Seria Crude Oil Terminal (SCOT) AMAP-6
Activities:
Ensure that all offshore-related QA/QC work is carried out in accordance with the approved PQP and Inspection & Test plan.
Ensure all documentation to execute the work such as approved welding procedures, Quality Control procedures, NDT procedures, Codes; standards are available at work site.
Verify that all applicable equipment is calibrated and has valid certification.
Verify installation processes are carried out in accordance with approved procedures & specification.
Day to day inspection activity as per ITP; Organize NDT of welding joint.
Has the authority to reject defective work.
Co-ordinate with NDT supervisor appropriately.
Has the authority to Interpret and approve AUTO UT results on behalf of TL Offshore.
Ensure that all quality documentation and inspection reports are collated, endorsed and compiled correctly.
Record and compile weld joint report.
Employer :BOTAS;-PETROLEUM PIPELINE CORPORATION, TURKEY
Project :BAKU-TBILISI-CEYHAN(B T C)CRUDE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT
Period : August 2004 to December 2004
Position : Welding Inspector / Coating Inspector
Duties:
Assist all construction inspection activities i.e. welding, NDE, testing, coating and painting, welding procedures and welders qualifications, independent quality integrity verification and documentation (test packs and quality plans) reviews and approval.
Co-ordinate and plan the activities of the team of pipeline supervisors / inspectors.
Assist the Company Site Representative in the (pre) mobilization inspections, i.e., welding and NDE procedure qualifications including welders. Ensure that the development and tests of the welding procedures and welder qualification tests are carried out, approved and documented.
Ensure that prescribed tests are carried out and witnessed, stage inspections are carried out, monitoring activities executed, documentation prepared and authorized.
Coordinate, monitor performance and ensure adequate documentation on any additional inspections, tests required during the works.
Employer : M/s.PUNJ LLOYD LTD., Georgia. (SPIE PETROFAC JOINT VENTURE) For AGT PIPE LINE PROJECT, GEORGIA, (BP)
Period : March 2004 to May 2004
Position : Welding Inspector
Duties :
Witness welder’s qualification tests and review WPS.
Checking the correctness of materials being used.
Ensure that welding inspection, technique applications are suitable for the purpose and are to the required standards.
Perform visual & weld inspection and evaluate the welding quality & strength in accordance with BP & industrial standards.
Control of welders’ performance in production welding.
Documentation of QA/QC records, an Inspection report includes material identification and welding.
Employer :AIB-VINÇOTTE International & Partners (LLC) Muscat, For Petroleum Development Oman, (PDO)
Period : June 2001 to Oct.2003
Position : QC Inspector
Duties :
Prepare and execute inspection plans in conjunction with maintenance and operations.
Execute visual inspections of static equipment, dimensional Inspection of various pipelines and pressure vessels, weld examination by Non destructive testing.
Responsible for preparation of Inspection reports in accordance with PDO standards. .
Ensuring that the correct drawings and documents are being utilized.
Inspection of excavation, sand blasting, installation and welding of repair sleeves, replacement sections coating, backfilling etc.
Monitor the preparation and coating of the painting carried out during the hook up
Documentation of QA/QC records, Inspection reports package includes material identification, welding, NDT records and painting records.
Preparation of final documents for submission to the clients.
Employer : NDT & Corrosion Control services, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Period : November 1994 to January 2000
Position held : QC Inspector / NDT Inspector
Duties :
Involved T&I and OSI activities in Yanbu COT, NGL, Abqaiq gas plant, GOSP’s and pump stations. Visual inspection for external corrosion and cracks on equipment.
Ensure that welding inspection, technique applications are suitable for the purpose and are to the required standards.
Ensuring that the correct drawings and documents are being utilized
Checking the correctness of materials being used and ensuring traceability where required
Perform visual & weld inspection and evaluate the welding quality & strength in accordance with Saudi Aramco & industrial standards.
Witness welder’s performance qualification tests and review WPS.
Evaluates test results against designated standards. Prepares reports outlining findings and conclusions.
Recommend the required NDT and evaluate the findings based on Saudi Aramco standards.
In Radiography, experience in X ray and Gamma radiography (X ray machine and various Isotopes like Co60, Ir192, Crawler) Interpretation of radiographs of weldments, against the code/standard/specification.
Ultrasonic examination of raw materials, welds of various configuration like 'T', 'K', 'Y', butt joints, T connectors, full penetration joints, corrosion mapping, thickness survey of pressure vessels, piping against various codes.
Magnetic Particle Testing by using permanent Magnetic yoke with dry, wet fluorescent and non-fluorescent methods.
Dye penetrant testing of weldments by using solvent removable, with fluorescent and non-fluorescent methods.
Employer : GB Engineering Services, Trichy, India.
Period : May 1993 to September 1994
Position held : Welding Inspector
Duties :
To prepare the plan for cutting the plates according to the fabrication requirements.
Ensuring that the correct drawings and documents are being utilized.
Checking the correctness of materials being used and ensuring traceability where required
Control of welders’ performance in production welding, welding supervision.
Arranging the PWHT for the required jobs and final inspection of the jobs.
Documentation of QA/QC records, Inspection reports package includes material identification, welding, NDT records and painting records.
Preparation of final documents for submission to the clients.
Employer : GB Engg. And NDT Services, Trichy, India.
Period : May 1989 to February 1992
Position held : NDT Technician (MULTI DICIPLINE)
Duties :
In Radiography, experience in Gamma radiography (Ir.192) Interpretation of radiographs of weldments, castings against the code/standard/specification.
Ultrasonic examination of raw materials, butt joints, full penetration joints, white metal bond testing, corrosion mapping, thickness survey of pressure vessels, piping against various codes.
Magnetic Particle Testing by using Prod, Magnetic Yoke (various volts and currents), coils and permanent yoke with dry, wet fluorescent and non-fluorescent methods, demagnetization techniques.
Dye penetrant testing of weldments by using solvent removable, water washable methods with fluorescent and non-fluorescent methods.
Employer : Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, Trichy. India.
Period : April 1988 to April 1989
Position held : Technician apprentice
Duties :
Worked as a QC Inspector to check the welding parameters such as inter-pass temperatures, root-bevel checking and surface preparation as per the WPS.
Worked with the Inspectors and to perform NDT & Pressure test.
Interpret drawings and other documents.
Verify that the work conforms to requirements of the applicable standards, drawings, and other documents.
Prepare clear and concise reports and maintained all other its relevant reports.
Employer: TL Offshore SDN BHD, Malaysia for Shell Offshore Projects, Brunei.
Position: Welding Inspector/Coating Inspector
Period : March 2005 to July 2005.
Project
Champion West Phase 3 Development Project
Involves installation of 2 nos. of new DN400 10km pipelines transporting HP multiphase fluids from the new platform to the existing facilities on CPCB-07 platform with submarine cable for power supply from CWWJ-2 and riser installations.
Egret Oil Acceleration Project
Involves installation of 17km, DN400 oil pipeline from an existing offshore facility EGDP-1 to FACP-4. The new pipeline transporting Egret fluid in HP multiphase to FACP-4 Crude Stabilization facility prior transporting the oil to Seria Crude Oil Terminal (SCOT) AMAP-6
Activities:
Ensure that all offshore-related QA/QC work is carried out in accordance with the approved PQP and Inspection & Test plan.
Ensure all documentation to execute the work such as approved welding procedures, Quality Control procedures, NDT procedures, Codes; standards are available at work site.
Verify that all applicable equipment is calibrated and has valid certification.
Verify installation processes are carried out in accordance with approved procedures & specification.
Day to day inspection activity as per ITP; Organize NDT of welding joint.
Has the authority to reject defective work.
Co-ordinate with NDT supervisor appropriately.
Has the authority to Interpret and approve AUTO UT results on behalf of TL Offshore.
Ensure that all quality documentation and inspection reports are collated, endorsed and compiled correctly.
Record and compile weld joint report.
Employer :BOTAS;-PETROLEUM PIPELINE CORPORATION, TURKEY
Project :BAKU-TBILISI-CEYHAN(B T C)CRUDE OIL PIPELINE PROJECT
Period : August 2004 to December 2004
Position : Welding Inspector / Coating Inspector
Duties:
Assist all construction inspection activities i.e. welding, NDE, testing, coating and painting, welding procedures and welders qualifications, independent quality integrity verification and documentation (test packs and quality plans) reviews and approval.
Co-ordinate and plan the activities of the team of pipeline supervisors / inspectors.
Assist the Company Site Representative in the (pre) mobilization inspections, i.e., welding and NDE procedure qualifications including welders. Ensure that the development and tests of the welding procedures and welder qualification tests are carried out, approved and documented.
Ensure that prescribed tests are carried out and witnessed, stage inspections are carried out, monitoring activities executed, documentation prepared and authorized.
Coordinate, monitor performance and ensure adequate documentation on any additional inspections, tests required during the works.
Employer : M/s.PUNJ LLOYD LTD., Georgia. (SPIE PETROFAC JOINT VENTURE) For AGT PIPE LINE PROJECT, GEORGIA, (BP)
Period : March 2004 to May 2004
Position : Welding Inspector
Duties :
Witness welder’s qualification tests and review WPS.
Checking the correctness of materials being used.
Ensure that welding inspection, technique applications are suitable for the purpose and are to the required standards.
Perform visual & weld inspection and evaluate the welding quality & strength in accordance with BP & industrial standards.
Control of welders’ performance in production welding.
Documentation of QA/QC records, an Inspection report includes material identification and welding.
Employer :AIB-VINÇOTTE International & Partners (LLC) Muscat, For Petroleum Development Oman, (PDO)
Period : June 2001 to Oct.2003
Position : QC Inspector
Duties :
Prepare and execute inspection plans in conjunction with maintenance and operations.
Execute visual inspections of static equipment, dimensional Inspection of various pipelines and pressure vessels, weld examination by Non destructive testing.
Responsible for preparation of Inspection reports in accordance with PDO standards. .
Ensuring that the correct drawings and documents are being utilized.
Inspection of excavation, sand blasting, installation and welding of repair sleeves, replacement sections coating, backfilling etc.
Monitor the preparation and coating of the painting carried out during the hook up
Documentation of QA/QC records, Inspection reports package includes material identification, welding, NDT records and painting records.
Preparation of final documents for submission to the clients.
Employer : NDT & Corrosion Control services, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Period : November 1994 to January 2000
Position held : QC Inspector / NDT Inspector
Duties :
Involved T&I and OSI activities in Yanbu COT, NGL, Abqaiq gas plant, GOSP’s and pump stations. Visual inspection for external corrosion and cracks on equipment.
Ensure that welding inspection, technique applications are suitable for the purpose and are to the required standards.
Ensuring that the correct drawings and documents are being utilized
Checking the correctness of materials being used and ensuring traceability where required
Perform visual & weld inspection and evaluate the welding quality & strength in accordance with Saudi Aramco & industrial standards.
Witness welder’s performance qualification tests and review WPS.
Evaluates test results against designated standards. Prepares reports outlining findings and conclusions.
Recommend the required NDT and evaluate the findings based on Saudi Aramco standards.
In Radiography, experience in X ray and Gamma radiography (X ray machine and various Isotopes like Co60, Ir192, Crawler) Interpretation of radiographs of weldments, against the code/standard/specification.
Ultrasonic examination of raw materials, welds of various configuration like 'T', 'K', 'Y', butt joints, T connectors, full penetration joints, corrosion mapping, thickness survey of pressure vessels, piping against various codes.
Magnetic Particle Testing by using permanent Magnetic yoke with dry, wet fluorescent and non-fluorescent methods.
Dye penetrant testing of weldments by using solvent removable, with fluorescent and non-fluorescent methods.
Employer : GB Engineering Services, Trichy, India.
Period : May 1993 to September 1994
Position held : Welding Inspector
Duties :
To prepare the plan for cutting the plates according to the fabrication requirements.
Ensuring that the correct drawings and documents are being utilized.
Checking the correctness of materials being used and ensuring traceability where required
Control of welders’ performance in production welding, welding supervision.
Arranging the PWHT for the required jobs and final inspection of the jobs.
Documentation of QA/QC records, Inspection reports package includes material identification, welding, NDT records and painting records.
Preparation of final documents for submission to the clients.
Employer : GB Engg. And NDT Services, Trichy, India.
Period : May 1989 to February 1992
Position held : NDT Technician (MULTI DICIPLINE)
Duties :
In Radiography, experience in Gamma radiography (Ir.192) Interpretation of radiographs of weldments, castings against the code/standard/specification.
Ultrasonic examination of raw materials, butt joints, full penetration joints, white metal bond testing, corrosion mapping, thickness survey of pressure vessels, piping against various codes.
Magnetic Particle Testing by using Prod, Magnetic Yoke (various volts and currents), coils and permanent yoke with dry, wet fluorescent and non-fluorescent methods, demagnetization techniques.
Dye penetrant testing of weldments by using solvent removable, water washable methods with fluorescent and non-fluorescent methods.
Employer : Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, Trichy. India.
Period : April 1988 to April 1989
Position held : Technician apprentice
Duties :
Worked as a QC Inspector to check the welding parameters such as inter-pass temperatures, root-bevel checking and surface preparation as per the WPS.
Worked with the Inspectors and to perform NDT & Pressure test.
Interpret drawings and other documents.
Verify that the work conforms to requirements of the applicable standards, drawings, and other documents.
Prepare clear and concise reports and maintained all other its relevant reports.
