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KEY SKILLS
Quality professional with over 18 Years wide ranging experience Quality Management, both in Quality Assurance & Quality Control activities.
Established track record in documentation, implementation, auditing and certification of ISO 9000 Quality Management System(QMS), ISO 14000 Environmental Management System (EMS) and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and safety Management system (OHSMS) in Oil companies
Implementation of Asset Integrity Management System (AIMS) in E & P Oil company
Fully conversant with QA/QC activities, development and implementation of Project Quality Management System in PMC, EPCM, FEED, EPC projects in Oil & Gas companies.
Welding inspection, development of WPS, PQR, WQT, NDT, painting inspection, hydro testing activities in Oil Exploration & Production (E&P) Companies, Oil field installation (both upstream & downstream), Shut down and Maintenance in Petroleum Refineries
Fabrication, construction of Heavy Earth moving equipments and Fabrication, erection of boiler & its parts for 210 MW & 500 MW Power Plant.
Qualified Lead Auditor of Quality Management system, Qualified Welding Inspector, Qualified NDT Inspector, Qualified Quality System Manager
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering, (Four year Degree course)1990
Government College of Technology, Bharathiar University, TN, India
CERTIFICATIONS
IRCA Certified ISO QMS 2000 Lead Auditor (No:01181089), 2003
IRCA Certified ISO 14000 EMS Auditor (No:01181089), 2005
IRCA Certified OHSAS 18001 OHSMS Auditor (No:01181089), 2005
Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ CQA) by American society for Quality(No:33028), 2005
Certified Welding Inspector by American Welding Society (No: 98071641), 1998
Certified Senior Corrosion Technologist by NACE, USA (No: 9154), 2005
Certified Protective Coating Specialist by NACE, USA (No: 9154) 2005
Certified NDT Level II Inspector in DPT, MPT, RT, 1998
Certified Quality Manager (CQM) by Indian Institute of Quality Management, 2004
Certified Quality System Manager by European Organization for Quality (Dec 2005)
Certified Quality Auditor by European Organization for Quality (EOQ) (Dec 2005)
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Corporate Member of Institute of Quality Assurance (MIQA), UK. MIQA no: 5032639
(Equivalent to Degree in Quality)
Senior Member of American Society for Quality (SMASQ), No: 63136862
Member of American Welding Society (MAWS). No:146100
Member of National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), No: 196947-00
CAREER SUMMARY
March 2002 – Present
Zakum Development Company (ZADCO),ADNOC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Quality & Standards Engineer
Dec 1999 – Feb 2002
Kuwait National Petrochemicals company (KNPC) / Gulf Spic,
Quality Manager / Management Representative
April 1998 – Sep 1999
Kuwait Oil Company- Texaco (KOC JO), Wafra Oil field, Kuwait
Inspection Engineer
April 1996 – March 1998
Engineers India Limited(EIL), India
Inspection Engineer
Oct 1992 – April 1996
Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML), India
QA/QC Engineer
Nov 1990 – Oct 1992
SKI / Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd(BHEL), India
Fabrication Engineer
July 1987 – Nov 1990
BIW / National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd(NTPC), India
Erection Engineer
Key Achievements:
Achieved ISO 9001:2000 & ISO 9002: 1994 Certifications in Gulf SPIC, Kuwait, as MR.
Achieved ISO 9001:1994 & ISO 9002:1994 Certification, as Core Member of ISO 9000 & Total Quality Management Cell in BEML, India ( pioneer in earth moving equipments with turn over of US $ 300 M)
Achieved ISO 14000 EMS Certification in May 2005 in ZADCO
Achieving certification for OHSAS 18001 is in progress in ZADCO.
Awarded Best Performance PDO initiative Award 2005 in ZADCO.
Achieved Implementation of ISO/TS Spec 29001:2003– Specific Quality Management System for Petroleum and Natural gas industries in Satah Full Field development project, worth of US $ 220 million in ZADCO.
Implementation of Balanced Score Card system, monitor KPI's, reporting to Top Management.
Involvement in Implementation of Asset Integrity Management Systems (AIMS) in ZADCO and development of related Management systems like., Pipeline Integrity Management Systems (PIMS), Pressure Equipment Management System (PEMS), Structural Integrity Management System (SIMS), Corrosion Management System (CMS), Integrity Assurance Management System(IAMS), Maintenance Management System (MMS) & related procedures, Work Instructions.
Achieved timely completion of all QA/QC activities as "QA/QC Manager", during General Refinery Shutdown 2001 (GRTA) in Umm Al Nar Refinery, Takreer, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi.
Achieved early completion of Construction of Pig Launcher (East & West) & inspection of 10" Ring Main of Water Injection Loop in DG 900 in Wafra Oil Field, Kuwait for Kuwait Oil Company - Texaco (Joint Operations) – Project cost of US $ 360 million.
Implementation of American Petroleum Specification API Spec Q1.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
March 2002 - Present
ZADCO / ADNOC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Quality and Standards Engineer.
Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities in Zakum Development Company (ZADCO), an Offshore Oil Exploration & Production (E&P) Company under Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Permanent Member of Prequalification Committee for evaluation, selection of product, service providers, Contractors. Member of tender evaluation committee for major tenders. Carrying out Supplier Evaluation Audits, evaluating Quality requirements in tenders, carrying out Tender evaluation Audits. Evaluating Project Quality Plan and approving plan for Project execution. Carrying out Project Quality Audits to ensure compliance to the requirements of Project Specifications.
Carrying out Contract Compliance Audit to ensure compliance to contract requirements. Developed, implemented "Tender Evaluation Criteria" for all kinds of tenders, service orders in ZADCO. Implementation of "Balanced Scorecard System" in Facilities Integrity department, ZADCO. Provide technical expertise, advice relevant International standards, and specifications to meet Quality Requirements in company activities, implement Quality Management system specifications. Ensure strict compliance to Quality requirements in company activities of prequalification, tender evaluation, PMC/EPCM/EPC Projects Execution. Carried out painting inspection on piping, structural related Project P 8151-Gas Lift operability Project in Upper Zakum oil filed, worth of US $1.2 Million.
Involved in Implementation of Asset Integrity Management Systems (AIMS) in ZADCO and development of related Management systems like., Pipeline Integrity Management Systems (PIMS), Pressure Equipment Management System (PEMS), Structural Integrity Management System (SIMS), Corrosion Management System (CMS), Integrity Assurance Management System(IAMS), Maintenance Management System (MMS) & related procedures, work instructions. Provision of all International Codes, Standards, Specifications and Practices & SHELL DEPs to company users. Document, review periodically and implement relevant company Procedures / specifications & ensuring the proper implementation.
Core Member of ISO 14000 Environment Management System implementation (EMS) and achieved certification in May 2005. Functioning as Focal Point of OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and safety Management System implementation and certification in ZADCO. Carrying out Internal audit of EMS as per ISO 14001:2004 requirements in ZADCO and Internal audit of Occupational Health & Safety Management System as per OHSAS 18001:1999 requirements in ZADCO. Functioning as Lead Auditor / Sole Auditor and auditing suppliers, contractors, consultants, ZADCO personnel (internal audit) to ensure compliance to the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & International Standards.
Projects Involved:
1.Satah Oil field development (SFFD) project - PMC, FEED, EPC (US$ 220 Million).
2.P 8151 –EPC - Gas Lift Operability up grade project in CC & Satellites in UZ (US$ 2M)
3.P 8658 –Hazardous Area Classification (US$ 0.5M)
4.P 8194 – EPC - UZ Western Area development – Slot Extension(US$ 1.2M)
5.P 7180 – Halon Replacement (US$ 2.4M)
6.P 8159 – Arzanah Jetty Cathodic Protection
7.Connectors for Emergency Pipeline Repair System (EPRS)
8.P 8169 – EPC-Offshore produced water facilities project (US$ 1.5M)
9.P 7133 & P 8120 – Satah Plant Modifications EPC (US$ 4M)
10.P 7210 – EPC – Zirku Production Facilities rehabilitation (US$ 2M)
11.P 8226- EPC – Replacement of 18" West Oil Trunk Line
12.P 8221 – EPCM & EPC – UZ WAD Slot extension as west and east facilities
13.P 8224 – EPCM & EPC – UZ WAD Gas injection facilities
14.P 8276 – EPCM & EPC – UZ WAD Gas & water injection top side facilities
15.P 8228 – EPCM & EPC – UZ WAD New gas injection platform
Dec'99–Feb 2002
GULF SPIC/Kuwait National Petroleum Company,Kuwait
Quality Manager / Management Representative
Responsible for all Quality Assurance & Control activities in Gulf spic, which is a Major EPC contracting company and mechanical maintenance contract with Mina Abdullah Refinery of Kuwait National Petroleum Company –KNPC, Maintenance of Turbo Machinery & Rotating Equipment, Valve Testing activities. Worked as Quality Manager & Management Representative. Annual turnover of US$ 65M.
Quality Management System
As Management Representative for ISO 9000 Quality Management System, documented Quality Manual, Procedure Manual, Work Instructions, Specifications, forms. Implemented ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems as per ISO 9002: 1994 & ISO 9001:2000 Standard requirements. Achieved ISO 9002: 1994 & ISO 9001:2000 Certifications and effectively maintained.
Organized Management Reviews at periodic intervals. Ensured prompt corrective / preventive actions for continuous system improvement. Organized periodic external, internal Quality audits and reporting its effectiveness to Top Management. Developing Training Programs and training the Company Employees in ISO 9000 QMS. Trained Company Engineers as ISO 9000 QMS Internal Auditors. Procurement, Maintaining & Updating all the relevant International Standards. Functioned as ISO 9000 QMS Auditor and audited applicable Organizations / Sub contractors / Vendors.
Quality Control
Preparation of Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) and implementation in Projects. Evaluating inspection reports and test results as per International Standards/ Customers Standards / specs. Carried out detailed technical evaluation of machinery, materials to ensure conformity to requirements. Preparation of Welding Procedure (WPS), Qualifying as Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Conducting Welders Qualification Test (WQT) for Qualifying Welders. Carrying out Welding Inspection, Witnessing Non Destructive Testing and Carrying out Painting Inspection of Water Injection Pipelines, facilities piping and related Structures. Witnessing / Conducting Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) activities such as Stress Relieving and Conducting Hydro Test activities.
Projects Handled as Project QA/QC Manager:
1. EPC Project of North Oil Field Development project in Ahmadi, KOC in Kuwait (US $ 126 Million).
2. EPC of Flare Gas Line, Slope line, Pipe rack modification project in Mina Ahmadi Refinery, KNPC.
3. EPC of Hopper piping modification project in ethylene, poly glycol unit of Equate Petro Chemicals Company, (EQUATE) in Kuwait
4. EPC Revamping Project of desalter Unit -Crude Unit in Shuiba Refinery, KNPC, Kuwait.
5. General Refinery Shut down during (GRTA – 2001) of Umm Al Nar Refinery, TAKREER, ADNOC
in Abu Dhabi and carried out Inspection activities on Heat Exchangers, Fin Fan
Coolers, Vessels, Tanks, Refraction Towers and Heaters, relevant Piping modifications
April.98 - Sep.99
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) - TEXACO JO, Wafra Oil Field,
Inspection Engineer
Inspection of welding, fabrication, Construction activities of Pipelines, Oil Storage Tanks (10,000 BBL ) and related Facilities. Monitoring Quality activities as per Texaco approved Quality Plan, Project Audit on contractors. Inspection of internal coating of line pipes, painting inspection of pipelines, piping, structures, epoxy coating, wrapping and holiday inspection and witnessing hydro Test. Witnessing LPT, MPT, UT, vacuum test, radiographic interpretation of weld Joints. Witnessing welding procedure qualification, welder qualification. Construction of east & west Pig Launcher and Receiver and 10" Ring Main of Chemical Water Injection Loop at PNZ-DG 900 in wafra oil Field. Construction 12" pipelines (Upstream) connecting Bingham Shipping Pump no:1 & 2, 12" Drain line, Purge Gas Line at SUG, wafra. Inspection of 18 branch Manifold in Oil Separator, Repair work on Flame Arrestor at 50,000 BBL tank, SUG, Wafra.
Projects Worked:
1.Construction & inspection of 10" Ring Main of Water Injection Loop in DG 900 in Wafra Oil Field, Kuwait for Kuwait Oil Company - Texaco (Joint Operations) – US $ 360 million
2.Modification of Bingham Shipping Pump no:1 & 2, 12" Drain line, Purge Gas Line at SUG, wafra
Apr.96 - Mar.98
Engineers India limited (EIL), India
Inspection Engineer
Worked in Kandla - Bhatinda Cross country pipeline Project (1443 Km) at Bhatinda and Sangruza Delivery stations. Inspection of Welding, Fabrication, Construction activities of piping & related facilities, Coating, Wrapping, Holiday Inspection, Witnessing Hydro test. Witnessing Welding Procedure Qualification & Welders Test. Material Inspection of Pipes, Valves, Fittings & related materials to the relevant International Standards.
Oct.92 - Apr.96
Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), India
QA/QC Engineer
QA/QC activities related to structural welding, assembly, commissioning & roll out of heavy earth moving equipment of dozers, dumpers, loaders, excavators, walking dragline. Development of WPS, PQR and WQT. Development of Set Up Fixtures & Assembly Fixtures for Track assembly for all kinds of Dozer & Excavator Equipment. Core Member of ISO 9000 & TQM Cell. Prepared, documented Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures & related Work Instructions as per ISO 9000 Standards requirements in EM Division. Guided all 33 departments in documentation of their Department Operating Procedures to meet ISO 9000 Quality Management System requirement. Achieved ISO 9001:1994 & ISO 9002:1994 Certification for EM Division & Heavy equipments division and effectively maintained with improvements. Audited several departments, sub contracting companies, Vendors for adherence to ISO 9000 standards requirement which resulted in continuous Quality improvement. Achieved Quality Management System Certification of ISO 9001:1994 & ISO 9002: 1994, as Core Member of ISO 9000 & Total Quality Management Cell, in Bharat Earth Movers Limited, (pioneer in Heavy earth moving equipments with annual turn over of US $ 300 Million).
Nov.90 - Oct.92
Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) / SKI,India
Fabrication Engineer
Fabrication of Boiler Structural, Beams, Columns, ducts & Pressure Vessels related to 210 MW & 500 MW Steam Boilers. Witnessing out Non destructive testing & PWHT of Structural, Air Heater Columns and Ducts. Supervising Fabrication, Testing, Pre-assembly & Erection of Sound Hood Assembly Unit for Steam Turbines.
July 87 - Nov.90
National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd / BIW,India
Erection Engineer
Erection of Boiler Structural, Air Heater, ESP (Electro Static Precipitator) for 200 MW & 500 MW Boilers & training and Qualification of Welders. Improvement of Quality & Safety Aspects of personnel in Fabrication, Erection & Commissioning Work.
TRAINING:
Six Sigma Implementation training, 2003
Quality Manager Training in Indian Institute of Quality Management, India, 2004
IRCA Certified ISO 9000 QMS Lead Auditor Training course, BV Kuwait, 2000
IRCA Certified ISO 14000 EMS Auditor Training course, BV Dubai, 2003
IRCA Certified OSHAS 18001 OSHMS Auditor Training course, BV India,2004
IRCA Certified ISO 9000:2000 Transition Auditor Training course, BV India, 2002
Introduction to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9000:1994 Quality Management System. BV Kuwait, 1999
CALM Training and Document & Data Control in BEML, India 1994
Total Quality Management training in BEML, India, 1993
H2S Gas in Oil field in Joint Operations (KOC – Texaco), Kuwait,2001
EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) training by M/s Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), 2001
Helicopter Underwater Escape (HUET) Training & H2S gas Course in ZADCO, 2004
Advanced Specification Writing in ZADCO, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi, 2003
Technical presentation Skills in ZADCO, ADNOC, Abu Dhabi,2003
Balanced Score Card Implementation training in house in ZADCO, 2005
HSE Management of Contractors - training course by Bureau Veritas in ZADCO, 2004
ADNOC Commercial Aware program by Central Institute of Purchasing & supply, CIPS, UK, 2005
PAPERS AND LECTURES:
Delivered lecture on ISO 9000 Quality Management System requirements and implementation.
Delivered lectures in ISO 9001: 1994 QMS Internal Quality Auditors Training for officers and trained them as Internal Quality Auditors
Delivered lectures in ISO 9001: 2000 QMS Transition Internal Quality Auditors Training for officers in Gulf SPIC and trained them as Internal Quality Auditors for new standard.
Delivered presentations on ISO 14000 Environmental Management System requirements,
Delivered lecture on Total Quality Management practices in Projects.
Presentation on Use, benefits and browsing Online International standards, SHELL DEPs.
KNOWLEDGE OF CODES AND STANDARDS:
API, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, NACE, SSPC, BSI, ISO, TEMA, API Spec Q1
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
Windows XP, MS Office XP, Internet & Intranet, Adobe Acrobat full package, MAXIMO CMMS --Computerized Maintenance & Materials Management System
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: English, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Little Arabic
Driving License: Holding Valid UAE and Kuwait Driving License
Reference: Available upon request.
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