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- CORE SKILLS -
Tank Inspection (API 653) ~ Pressure Vessel Inspection (API 510) ~ Pipeline Inspection (API 570)
Fitness for Service Evaluation (API 579) ~ Risk Based Inspection (API 580)
Specialized in Plant Inspection
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INSPECTION ENGINEER / QA/QC ENGINEER
Target Sector: Oil & Gas
„¯ A goal oriented Mechanical Engineer with over 14 years experience both in India and overseas in quality and process inspection, verification and management with well established companies in the petrochemical, oil exploration, mechanical equipment and structural fabrication and third party inspection sectors.
„¯ Currently Lead Inspection Engineer with Joint Operations, Kuwait attached to the Mechanical Maintenance Division and responsible for inspections of static equipment, supervising the quality of repairs, providing assessment of the condition of equipment and establishing testing procedures.
„¯ Possesses strong technical knowledge and experience; determined skills in leading, training and motivating inspection teams in multi cultural environments, continuously seeks to upgrade personal skills and keep pace with changing technology and methodology.
CERTIFICATIONS / CODE PROFICIENCY
„Ã Certified as follows:
* API - 653, Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector (No: 27301).
* API - 510, Pressure Vessel Inspector (No: 28106).
* ASNT NDT Level - III (RT, MT) - File #173 492.
* ASNT Level - II (UT, PT).
„Ã Strong working knowledge and experience of compliance with the following codes:
* ASME Sec. 1, 2,3,5,8,9
* ANSI B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8
* API 510, 570, 653, 575, 650, 620, 610, 1104, 2201
* AWS D1.1
* NACE, SSPC
* TEMA
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Inspection Operations
„Ã Conduct inspection of various static equipments including tanks, pressure vessels, heaters, towers, flare stacks and pipelines.
„Ã Inspect in-process fabrication of storage tanks, pressure vessels, piping and associated structures as per ITP.
„Ã Supervise all on - stream and shutdown inspection activities for stationary equipment and pressure relieving devices.
„Ã Carry out corrosion monitoring, root cause failure analysis, risk - based inspection, mechanical integrity studies and fitness - for - service evaluation.
„Ã Identify areas of concern and propose dedicated inspection procedures for their resolution and to improve plant integrity.
„Ã Undertake on-stream inspection and remaining life calculation of static equipments as part of Asset Integrity Programs.
„Ã Perform hydro testing of tanks and erected pipelines; conduct material inspection and verification, fit up inspection, weld visual and dimensional inspection.
„Ã Witness and review reports of PQR tests and all the NDT requirements like MPI, DPT, UT, PWHT, vacuum testing, visual inspection, hydrostatic testing and interpretation of radiographs.
Inspection Planning / Review
„Ã Advise on repair techniques, materials selection, welding procedures, inspection and testing requirements and establish coating / lining specifications.
„Ã Develop inspection and testing plans / procedures to ensure the adequacy of mechanical integrity of process equipments and piping.
„Ã Review and approve NDT methods for on-stream and out-of-service inspection; evaluate and approve NDT sub contractor profiles.
„Ã Review and certify welding procedure specification (WPS), supporting PQR, qualification of welders, WQT reports and welder cards.
„Ã Review line history sheets, weld mapping, P&ID, material traceability reports and hydrostatic test packages.
„Ã Prepare test packages for hydrostatic testing, coordinate NDT activities and attend repairs as per approved repair procedures.
Processes
„Ã Possesses experience and working knowledge with a wide range of processes including:
* Hot dip galvanization of materials.
* Welding procedure of S.S piping, alloy steel piping etc.
* Hot Tapping and Tie- in procedures as per API 2201.
* Welding processes like SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW and SAW.
* Fabrication of different material under P-numbers 1, 3, 4,5,8,9,34,43,45 and combinations.
* Process knowledge of saline water conversion, steel plants and methanol plants
* Structural fabrications (Tank, Pressure vessels, Heat exchangers etc.) and erection activities
* Sandblasting & painting as per steel structural painting council (SSPC) and NACE standards.
Quality Management
„Ã Lead quality processes to achieve project requirements, arrange and coordinate testing with third party inspection agencies.
„Ã Understand contract and specification requirements for the related discipline activity; perform inspections to comply with approved ITP's (Inspection & Test Plans) and code requirements.
„Ã Prepare and maintain related documents such as Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective Action Reports (CAR).
„Ã Understand the implementation of quality management systems and ensure quality records are maintained for system auditing.
Administration
„Ã Assist in the preparation of long and short-term inspection business plans and budgets.
„Ã Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment as well as work permit policies and procedures.
„Ã Build cross functional coordination with other divisions of the company and represent the Inspection Division at inter departmental meetings.
„Ã Function as part of a team, supporting other QA/QC Inspectors / Coordinators and provide direction consistent with the company vision, values and mission statement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOINT OPERATIONS, WAFRA, KUWAIT Lead Inspection Engineer (Jan 2004 to present)
An organization comprising of Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC) & Saudi Arabian Chevron established for the management of oil exploration in the onshore Partitioned Neutral Zone (PNZ). It operates 4 fields - Wafra, South Umm Gudair, South Fuwaris & Humma and currently has a production of 350,000 BOPD. Reporting to the Superintendent, Asset Integrity Division and leading a team of inspectors.
Responsibility Outline: Inspection of Static Equipment, Baseline survey of equipments, Supervision of On - Stream and Shutdown Inspection Activities, Corrosion Monitoring, Failure Investigation, Plant Integrity Improvement, HSE Compliance, SOP / Policy Implementation, Technical Advice on Repairs / Materials / Welding Procedures / Testing Requirements, Development of Inspection / Testing Plans / Procedures, Remaining Life Calculation of Static Equipments, Review & Approval of NDT Methods / NDT Sub Contractor Profiles, Preparation of Inspection Business Plans & Budgets
Key Accomplishments
„Ã Developed and implemented repair procedures for vessels, tanks and pipelines in compliance with API and ASME Codes.
„Ã Developed and updated equipment history records of equipments in the facility.
„Ã Conducted material corrosion, root cause failure analysis, risk - based inspection, mechanical integrity and fitness - for - service evaluation.
„Ã Established different types of internal and external coating / lining specifications.
„Ã Prepared elaborate inspection reports indicating recommendations for the repair / replacement of equipment including specifying materials to be used, welding electrodes, corrosion rate, remaining life and next inspection date calculations.
„Ã Gained knowledge and experience of Automated Ultrasonic (AUT), Guided Wave Ultrasonic (GWUT), Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) and Intelligent Pigging techniques.
KUWAIT SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR YARD COMPANY, KUWAIT Inspection Engineer (May 2002 to Dec 2003)
An ISO-9001, ASME 'U','PP','R' stamp and API Monogram certificate accredited company involved in the manufacture of pressure vessels, tanks, columns, heat exchangers and piping for petrochemical and refinery construction works including blasting (garnet, grit & sand) and coating activities. The company also undertakes various NDT inspections, third party inspection and provides manpower to refineries and oilfields.
Reported to the QA / QC Manager, managed a team of 4 and was seconded to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) as Inspection Engineer responsible for on-stream & out-of-service inspection of static equipments, corrosion monitoring and thickness survey of pipe lines, scheduling inspection activities and preparing inspection checklists for equipment.
Key Accomplishments
„Ã Managed the inspection of a project for the construction of two 100,000 BBLS free water knock out process tanks, disengaging drums and related piping as per ITP.
„Ã Conducted in-process inspection / review of various NDT methods, witnessing of pressure testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and review of final quality dossier as part of the assignment.
„Ã Handled the inspection activities for the fabrication of nine U- stamped HP and LP separators for KOC, Kuwait.
KHALIL BAHMAN TRADING ESTABLISHMENT, KUWAIT QA / QC Engineer (Apr 2001 to Dec 2001)
An ISO-9001; ASME U, PP and R stamp certificate accredited company undertaking the fabrication of various mechanical equipment, structural, hot dip galvanization and blasting / coating activities.
Reported to the Works Manager, led a team of 4 and was involved with the 93% Hydrogen transfer line from Shuaiba Refinery to Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery under the management of Clough Engineering Limited, for KNPC, Kuwait.
Key Accomplishments
„Ã Conducted material identification, PMI, mill test certificate verification and in - process inspection of pipelines.
„Ã Entrusted with the preparation of the relevant documents, updating procedures / standards and client coordination.
„Ã Carried out various NDT requirements, interpretation of radiographs and inspection of blasting & Painting.
„Ã Monitored different welding processes like SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW and SAW.
„Ã Participated in ASME "U" Stamp and "R" stamp vessel manufacturing and repairing activities.
„Ã Coordinated all the Shop Inspection activities with the client, prepared & reviewed the WPS & PQR, and conducted welder qualification test / prepared WQT.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
(Jun 1993 to Mar 2001)
Company Location Designation Period
Inspection & Consulting Services Bureau India QA / QC Engineer Jan 1999 to Mar 2001
Nassar-S-Al-Hajri Corporation Saudi Arabia QA / QC Engineer Oct 1996 to Oct 1998
S S Stainless Equipment & Systems Pvt. Ltd. India QA / QC Engineer Jun 1993 to Sep 1996
TRAININGS ATTENDED
API 570 Piping Inspection Program ~ Reliability Centred Maintenance Program ~ Incident and Injury Free Orientation
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
BE (Mechanical) from KVG college of Engineering, Mangalore University, India in 1993 (First Class - 67%).
Pre Degree from St. Paul's College, MG University, India in 1988 (Second Class - 52%)
S.S.L.C from Holy Infant's Boy's High School, India in 1986 (First Class - 74%)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 2 May 1971.
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Malayalam
Holds a valid passport and Kuwaiti/Indian Driving License
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