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A keen analyst with 11 years of experience in QMS Implementation, Testing & Inspection, Inspection Co-ordination, Welding Operations, Audits etc. Currently functioning with Chiyoda Corporation, Qatar, as a Welding Engineer. Displayed proficiency in carrying out Testing & Inspection of Unit Piping & Structurals of Reformers, Charge Heaters & Columns in Refinery, Metering Skids, Chemical Injection Skids, Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Boiler Packages, Air-cooled Heat Exchangers, Condensers, Storage tanks & Dearators, Materials, Welding, Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing thereby preventing non - conformance in process materials, during cutting, fit-ups, welding etc. Deftness in overseeing QMS implementation as per applicable Codes and Standards. Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills with the distinction of receiving appraisals and recognition for excellent performance. Familiar with ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, IBR, BS, EN Codes, Standards & Specifications.
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Core competencies
QMS Implementation
„« Developing Quality Plans and Quality Control Procedures in accordance with contract requirements and applicable Codes and Standards like ASME, AWS, IBR, ASTM, API etc.
„« Devising and implementing process & quality plan & reviewing analytical documents, SOPs, general test procedures, protocols and their summary reports.
„« Reviewing and ensuring all contract documents that pertain to the quality aspects of the work to be performed under the contract.
„« Compiling and reviewing pertinent records of inspection and test for individual job orders.
„« Ensuring implementation of HSE policy and HSE plan in my area of their jurisdiction.
Testing & Inspection
„« Completing NDT operations such as Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing - Flaw detection, corrosion mapping, thickness gauging, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic particle testing, Hardness Testing, Positive Material Identification, Welders Performance Test, Welding Procedure Testing and Heat treatment.
„« Incoming Material inspection.
„« Coordinating with Third party Inspection Agencies, Clients & Contractors.
„« Attending & Conducting Pre-Inspection & Pre-Manufacturing Meetings with Client's.
„« Inspecting work in progress for conformance with the latest approved revisions of drawings and specifications and verifying that finished work meets acceptance criteria.
„« Monitoring shop floor fabrication ensuring that production activities are in accordance with project specification thereby preventing non - conformance in process materials, during cutting, fit-ups, welding, NDT, inspection and testing, painting and erection.
„« Ensuring Fit-ups are correctly made as per WPS and randomly checking that Internal Release Note Information is correctly filled by the shop foreman for proper tractability information.
„« Inspection of Plates, Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Gaskets, Valves, Stud Bolts at Stockiest end as per respective materials specifications, Codes, Standards & Client's Specifications.
Welding / Painting
„« Familiar with welding processes like SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW and related process.
„« Reviewing and commenting on subcontractors submitted welding and QC procedures prior to submission to field quality manager and company.
„« Monitoring welding parameters, pre-heating & interpass temperatures as per approved WPS.
„« Providing information on material and weld traceability and NDT as well as complete welder audits to check on welder performance, use of consumables, welding machines, WPS etc.
„« Checking approved PWHT procedure is available and witness PWHT.
„« Organizing and conducting inspection of fabrication items prior to painting by carrying out visual inspection for welding and materials for finish and appearance.
„« Assisting commissioning team during pre-commissioning activities.
„« Fabricating Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Air- cooled Heat exchangers, Condensers, Storage Tanks and Dearators.
„« Managing the sand/grit blasting and painting of structure's as per specifications.
Documentation/ Audits
„« Carrying out internal / external audits for existing systems and procedures for ensuring compliance with ISO systems/ procedures.
„« Conducting internal audits within the department and other units and recommending scope for improvement in system, process and product.
„« Liaising with Documentation Clerks and coordinating for providing any missing information for the compilation and coordinating Activities with external inspection Agencies.
„« Preparing ITP's.
„« Maintaining all the documents of appropriate quality records, making WPS, PQR and WPQ as per the standards as well as preparing Inspection Reports and maintaining Records.
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Purview:
Reviewing: Test procedures/ WPS, PQR & WQT and Quality control plans.
Examining: Radiographs, Witness Ultrasonic Testing, Witness Liquid Penetrant Testing, Witness Magnetic Particle Testing, Witness Positive Material Identification, Review of PWHT charts/reports, Visual & Dimensional Inspection, Witness/Review Stage wise activities as per ITP/Fit-up and Welding Inspection, Witness Pneumatic Testing, Witness Hydrotest, Surface preparation & Painting Inspection as per applicable Codes, Standards & Specifications.
Familiar with ASME Section IX, Section V, Section II C, Section II A, ASME B31.3, ASME B16.5, API 570, API 650, API 653, API 1104, API 5L, ASTM's, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.3, ASME Sec VIII Div 1 & 2, BS7191, BS EN 287-1, BS EN 15614-1, EN10025, PDO ERD's, ONGC Spec's.
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Career Highlights
Since June'2007 with Chiyoda Corporation, Qatar as a Welding Engineer
Projects Handling:
Project Name: Qatar Gas 3 & 4 LNG Onshore Project
Client: QATAR GAS, QATAR
Nature of Work:
* Reviewing and commenting of subcontractors submitted welding and QC procedures prior to submission to field quality manager and company.
* Providing information on material and weld traceability and NDT as well as complete welder audits to check on welder performance, use of consumables, welding machines, WPS etc.
* Ensure that, the Welding Procedures, Welders were qualified as per Client's specification.
* Review and monitor sub-contractors welder's performance on weekly basis.
* Materials involved are CS, CS NACE, LTCS, LTCS NACE, Alloy 625, Alloy 825, Hastalloy, Austanic Stainless Steels, Austanic Stainless steels for Cryogenic service and SS316L, Alloy 625 & Alloy 825 Clad.
* Provide technical clarifications regarding materials and welding / NDT aspects to project teams during project engineering/procurement/execution stage.
* Review vendors documents and procedures related to materials/welding/inspection, NDT and equipment and provide technical input to project managers regarding their compliance to project requirements.
* Responsible for developing and establishing welding procedures specifications and arrange for qualification of the same for various projects complying with applicable code and Clients specifications.
* Coordinate with welding superintendent for training and qualification of adequate number of welders/welding operators to meet project requirements.
* Liaise with clients to obtain approval of welding procedures and welders/welding operators' qualification and maintain records.
* Represent the company in any technical discussion with the clients for resolving matters related materials/welding/NDT.
* Troubleshooting any problems related to welding/NDT during project execution. Provide advice to welding/QC personnel to resolve any welding/NDT related problems.
* Initiate and contribute to introduction of new welding equipment/accessories, new welding techniques/methods and new welding consumables to improve the quality standards and economy of welding performed within the company.
May'2002 - May'2007 with Bureau Veritas, Dubai, as a Sr. Surveyor - Energy and Process
Key Projects Handled:
Project Name: DOLHIPN PROJECT
Client: DOLPHIN ENERGY, QATAR
Inspection Purview: Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Gaskets & Stud Bolts at Stockiest End as per ASTM, API standards and TOTAL Specifications.
Inspection of Filters as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1 and TOTAL Specifications and all Incoming material.
Project Name: CCPP-22 Dubal Gas Fired Combined Cycle Power Plant Project
Client: Alstom, France
Inspection Purview: Boiler Package for 2 Units which includes, Heat Exchanger Modules, Boiler Supporting Structures, Casing Panels, Inlet/Outlet Duct Panels & Stack and all incoming material
Project Name: OGD-III PROJECT OF GASCO
Client: GASCO, ABUDHABI
Highlights: Represented as an Approved GASCO representative.
Inspection Purview: 36nos Solid Stainless Steel Vessels, SS 316 Clad Vessels & Inconel 625 Overlay vessels as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1 and GASCO Specifications and all Incoming material.
Project Name: Facilities Upgrade And Relocation Of U/G Piping For GC-S3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 21, 23, BS140 AND BS 150(GROUP A FOR KUWAIT OIL COMAPNY)
Client: Petrofac International Ltd, Sharjah
Inspection Purview: 19 nos Chemical Injection Packages which involves Storage Tanks, Structural Skids, Piping Fabrication stage inspections as per Approved ITP and KOC Specifications; Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Gaskets & Stud Bolts at Stockiest End as per ASTM, API standards and KOC Specifications.
Project Title: EPC WORK OF ZWSC-CSP & GG II DEBOTTLENECKING / CSP SLOPS & DRIAN / CSP KO DRUM FOR ADMA-OPCO, ABUDHABI
Client: National Petroleum Construction Company, Abu Dhabi
Inspection Purview: Inspection of Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Valves & Stud Bolts at Stockiest End as per ASTM standards, Purchase Order & PR requirements and ADMA-OPCO Specifications.
Project Name: 9 WELL PLAT FORM PROJECT OF ONGC
Client: Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India
Inspection Purview: Plates, Pipes, Fittings, Flanges & Sections at Stockiest End as per BS, ASTM, API standards and ONGC Specifications.
Inspection of 45 nos of OCI Storage Vessels, Instrument Gas Receivers, Crude Condensate Drums, Pipes Separators & Glycol Seal Pots Pressure Vessels as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1 and ONGC Specifications.
Project Name: Darood On-Shore Facilities and New Plant - Kharg Island, Iran
Client: Petrofac International Ltd, Sharjah
Inspection Purview: Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Valves, Strainers, Gaskets, Barred tees, Angles, Beams, Channels, Plates, Pumps, Witness Functional Test of Valves, Hydrotest of Valves, Functional test of pumps as per data sheets,
Tanks API 650.
Project Name: BCP-B2 PROJECT OF ONGC
Client: Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India
Inspection Purview: Plates, Pipes, Fittings, Flanges & Sections at Stockiest End as per BS, ASTM, API standards and ONGC Specifications.
Project Name: AL-KARKARA Field Development Project
Client: Qatar Petroleum Development, Qatar
Inspection Purview: Gas Dehydration Package & Gas Sweetening Package and Glycol Still Column, Glycol Cartridge Filters, Activated Carbon Filter, Reflux Condenser, Chemical Storage Tank, Glycol Surge Drum, Glycol Flash Drum, Glycol Re-Boilers, Knockout Drum, Sweet Gas Scrubber, Reflex Accumulator, Charcoal filter, Stripper Vessel, Glycol Contactors as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1, ASME Sec VIII Div2, Structural Skid as per AWS D1.1 and Piping ASME B31.3.
Project Name: Light Naphtha Isomerisation Unit. North Refeniries-Baiji, Iraq.
Client: Oil & Gas Ltd, Dubai
Inspection Purview: 13 nos of Dryer Feed Bottom Heat Exchanger, Dryer Overhead Condensers, Dryer Reboiler, Reactor Effluent Trim Cooler, Absorber Feed Heat Exchanger, Stabilizer Feed Bottom Heat Exchanger, Stabilizer Rebolier, Stabilizer Overhead Trim Cooler, Isomerisation Trim Cooler & Reactor Feed Effluent Heat Exchangers per ASME Sec VIII Div 1, TEMA and Client's Specifications.
Project Name: Salman Offshore Facilities EPC2, Iran.
Client: Global Process Systems, Dubai
Inspection Purview: Diesel Coalscer Package & LP Fuel Gas Treatment Package; Condensate Export Dehydrator Coalscer, Fuel Gas Scrubber, Diesel Fuel Sludge Tank as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1, Structural Skid as per AWS D1.1 and Piping as per ASME B31.3.
Project Name: DOHA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EXPANSION, QATAR
Client: ETA MECHANICAL, DUBAI
Inspection Purview: Structural Fabrication; Columns, Main Beams, Floor Beams, Roof Structures at Workshop, etc.
Other Projects:
Darquian Oil Field Development Project, Iran for Petro Iran, Iran
Inspection of Valves, Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Metering Skid, Pumps at Vendor place.
EPIC of top side facilities to the M.P.C at Masaieed Industrial City, Qatar for ARCHIRODON
Construction (Overseas) Co.Sa
Inspection of Oil Metering Skid and Review final documentation of Pressure Transmitters, Pressure Displacement Meters, 4 Way divertor Valve, Basket Strainer, Quick Opening Closure, Pressure Transmitters, Temp transmitters, Thermowells, Pressure gauges, Diaphragm differential pressure switches, Double Window sight Flow Indicator, Microset meter prover sphere detector, Polyurethane Inflatable sphere, Floating Ball valves, Thermal Relief valves, Gate Valves, Instrument fittings as per QP specifications and data sheets.
PS2/3 Living Quarters and Power Upgrade Export Project Of Qatar Petroleum, Qatar for Larsen &
Toubro Ltd, India
Inspection of Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Valves, Gaskets, Angles, Beams, Channels, Plates as per BS EN, ASTM standards and QP Specifications.
Hydro Cracker Unit 3000, Saudi Arabia for Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Inspection of Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers as per Shell Specifications.
N9 & N10 WELL PLAT FORM PROJECT OF ONGC for Larsen & Toubro Ltd, India
Inspection of Plates, Pipes, Fittings & Sections at Stockiest End as per BS EN, ASTM standards and ONGC Specifications.
Salman Oil & Gas Field Integrated Development, Iran for Petroiran Development Co, Iran
Inspection of Glycol Still Column, Glycol Filters, Activated Glycol Filter, Reflux Condenser, Chemical Storage Tank, Glycol Surge Vessel, Glycol Flash Vessel, Glycol Re-Boilers, Glycol Contactors as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1, Structural Skid and Piping.
Zirku Production Facilities - Satah Plant Modifications, Abu Dhabi for ZAKUM DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY, ABUDHABI
Inspection of Sour water Stripper Vessel as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1.
Northern Oman Gas Project Facilities Expansion for Dodsal, Oman
Inspection of HP Gas Test & Production Separators, HP Fuel Gas Scrubbers, LP Fuel Gas Scrubbers, HP Fuel Gas Super heaters per ASME Sec VIII Div 1, Structural Skid & Piping, Control Valves & Actuated Ball Valves.
Oct'2001- Apr'2002 with Galfar Engineering & Contracting LLC. Muscat. Oman, as a QC Inspector (Welding/NDE)
Key Projects Handled;
Project: North Oman Engineering Service contract C2K-8002
Client: Petroleum Development Oman.
Inspection Purview:
„« Verification that the correct materials are used.
„« Identification and specification of materials in relation to scope of work.
„« Familiar with ERD's and specifications.
„« Involved in preparation of WPS and Procedure qualification of On-Plot, Class 1&2 piping as per ASME Sec IX, PDO ERD's and API 1104.
„« Ensured that all welding works are as per approved procedures and plans.
„« Witness welder's qualification & ensure that the welders are qualified to the WPS and check the parameters.
„« Monitor welder performance, receive and review NDT reports.
„« Interpretation of Radiographs.
„« Stage wise fit-up and welding inspection.
„« In-process inspection, pre-heating, interpass temperature, stage wise inspection up to final completion of the weld.
„« Liaise with work co-coordinator in case of non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are taken.
„« Welding consumable handling and verification in accordance with ASME section 2-part C.
„« Documentation works in QA/QC.
„« Verify calibration status of IMTE used.
„« Liaise with the company representative for the conduct of day-to-day quality related activities.
„« To ensure fulfillment of all Inspection and test requirements at all stages as per the QCP and contract requirements.
„« Compile and review pertinent records of Inspection and test for individual job orders.
„« Ensure implementation of HSE policy and HSE plan in my area of their jurisdiction.
Jul'1998- Oct'2001 with M/s Technip KTI Ltd. Noida. India, as a Engineer (QA/QC)
(An affiliate of Technip Benelux B.V The Netherlands). AN ISO 9001 involving in Consultancy, Basic Engg., Detail Engg, Fabrication, Erection & Commissioning of DHDS Units, Hydrogen plants, Charge Heaters, Reformers & Columns in Refineries.
Key Projects Handled;
* DHDS Hydrogen Reformer Package at Cochin Refineries Ltd, Cochin, India.
* CDU & DCU Revamp project at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Guwahati, India.
* FPU-II Revamp Project at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Baroda, India.
* DHDS Hydrogen Reformer Package at Indian Oil Corporation, Guwahati, India.
Inspection Purview:
„« Involved in preparation of WPS and co-ordination for procedure qualification and preparation of PQR for CS, AS, INCONEL, SS & CLAD materials as per ASME Sec IX & AWS D1.1.
„« Conducting welder qualification tests & job allocation for welders
„« Incoming material inspection of Plates, Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Gaskets, Stud bolts.
„« Stage wise fit-up and welding inspection.
„« On-line erection inspection.
„« Inspection of Rotary & Static equipments after installation.
„« Inspection of Trays in each level of the Columns.
„« Monitor welder performance.
„« Monitoring welding parameters, pre-heating & interpass temperatures as per approved WPS.
„« Stage wise Fit-up and Weld visual inspection, Radiography interpretation, PT & MT.
„« Preparation, Review & Approval of ITP's.
„« Piping Loop clearance with NDTs & Hydro test.
„« Review of PWHT charts and check for hardness.
„« Grit blasting and painting of spools as per specifications.
„« Co-ordination with client and third party inspection agencies.
„« Documentation works in QA/QC.
„« Fabrication of structurals, piping and erection supervision.
„« Planning and scheduling works.
„« Assisting commissioning team during pre-commissioning activities.
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Previous Experiences
Jul'1997-Jul'1998 with M/s Jord Engineers India Limited, Baroda as a Graduate Engineer Trainee (QA/QC)
Handed the fabrication of Air-cooled Heat Exchangers for Refineries & Petro-chemical plants.
Aug'1996- Jul'1997 with M/s Reliance construction corporation, Baroda as a Graduate Engineer Trainee
Handled the fabrication of Condensers, Storage Tanks and Dearators for Power generation plants at ABB power generation plant, Baroda.
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Academic Credentials
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Bharath Institute of Science and Technology under University of Madras, Tamil Nadu, India, 1996.
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Professional Enhancements / Certifications
ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MT.
AWS - Certified Welding Inspector. (Certificate no: 00071831)
API - 570 Piping Inspector (Certificate no: 29084)
API - 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector (Certificate no: 29324)
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