India based experienced welder and painter

Available
Serial No: 16049
Skills keywords: piping

Short Bio:

1. ASNT Level-II certification in RT, UT, MPI and PT.
2. CSWIP 3.2.1 Sr. Welding Inspector
3. BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 2.
4. Certified ISO 9001:2000 – Lead Auditor

 Experience in QA/QC activities in fabrication and welding of line-pipes, pipelines, Tankages. Piping, Structural, Shop fabrication, CRA, Painting Inspection, NDT – Onshore & Offshore

Current location:  Maharashtra, India - View on map
Nationality: INDIAN
Preferred Sector of Employment:  Oil, Gas and Energy
Spoken languages: english
Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

ualifications

Bachelors Degree In Production Engineering. (I st Class Division)

Relevant career qualifications:

1. ASNT Level-II certification in RT, UT, MPI and PT.

2. CSWIP 3.2.1 Sr. Welding Inspector

3. BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Grade 2.

4. Valid HUET – Offshore.

5. Certified ISO 9001:2000 – Lead Auditor.

Career Summary

Company : M/s Induspect PTY LTD, Perth, Australia
From May 2014 to Nov 2014
Working as a Mechanical Engineer

The major Inspection Highlights are:

 Responsible for the Project Quality Inspection and Coordination for the fabrication activity at Vendors/ Contractors place.

 Overall Project co-ordination for with the vendors and contractors to verify that the inspection and testing are performed in accordance with the approved procedures and policy.

 To work in coordination with vendors QC personnel for execution of the projects.

 Monitor & Witness of Fit-up, In process welding & Post weld Inspection as per ITP.

 Prepare and Review WPS/PQR as per Code Requirements,

 Monitor and Perform Witness Procedure Qualification & Welder Qualification Test for Qualified Welders for carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, duplex materials, CRA as per Standard and Client’s Procedure.

 Inspection of activities as per approved ITP, Client’s Standard & checklists.

 Consumable T.C. Review & Monitor Issue, Drying & Storage as per Requirement.

 Ensure that QA requirements are incorporated as per Contract and Purchase order.

 Monitor and prepare Welder Repair rate, Welder’s Performance records

 Managing Vendors, suppliers, in source inspection, expediting and receiving inspection of material

 Witness/ Review NDE (UT, MT, RT, PT) as per ITP.

 Maintain weld repair rate, NCR summary, material receiving

 Preparation and submitting Weekly reports and Inspection Schedule to Client

 Review of Test Pack & witness pressure test of Piping system.

 Prepare monthly quality report and promote Quality awareness among team members, vendors and contractors.

 Responsible for overall supervision and coordination of the quality control activities for the Projects.

 Participate and provide input into technical HSE and integrity reviews.

 Monitor for blasting and Witness Surface preparation, Coating application of piping & structural parts.

 Surveillance at site & Ensure activities as per Safety & Quality Requirements

 Ensure effective implementation of HSE plans, procedure and specification.

Company : M/s Energy Engineering LLC, UAE
From Dec 2012 to March 2014
Worked as a Lead– Inspection & Expediting Engineer

EXPEDITION

 Review of purchase order, project specifications and identify key milestones.

 Meet and discuss with the key project personals regarding the project progress and pro-active planning

 Understanding current project status through site walk and interactions with down the level production team who are responsible for the actual production

 Identifying lags in project schedule

 Managing Vendors, suppliers, in source inspection, expediting and receiving inspection of material

 Foreseeing bottlenecks and resolving it through pro-active planning.

 Prepare Recovery plans on Orders those are behind the delivery schedule to achieve targets.

 Monitor the timely delivery of sub-contracted items

 Liaise with QC for timely stage wise clearance and with the presence of TPI or Client representatives

 Project a delivery schedule and liaise with Client and contractor in-order to make arrangements for shipping

INSPECTION

 Monitor all aspects of Quality Control relative to welding during the construction in order to ensure adherence to the company’s’ technical requirements and applicable codes .

 Ensure proper implementation of Quality system and Quality Plan as approved for the assigned projects.

 Coordination with the vendor’s / contractors Quality person in-charge for the smooth execution of project.

 Provide weekly input to the QMS reporting system, with regards to trends and unresolved exceptions and problems.

 Act as a main point of contact between vendor and Client.

 Coordinate with the Quality Engineer to determine any root cause or corrective actions.

 Review Contractor’s completion files for accuracy and adequacy.

 Provide expertise to site team to avoid/resolve quality problems.

 Provide early warning of potential quality problems and ensure non-conformances are identified, tracked and closed.

 Inspection for the OCTG and NDT activities for various projects as per the codes and Client Specification.

 Monitoring of weld procedures (WPS, PQR) and welder qualification testing.

 Verifying dimensions, welder’s certifications, material certification and traceability for all materials and consumables being used in construction. .

 Verify that all testing procedures have been approved and are on site.

 Confirm testing parameters are duly recorded and that testing equipment is calibrated.

 Monitor the effectiveness of the Contractor’s material traceability process.

 Monitor the weld preparation and welding process.

 Monitor NDE and ongoing compilation of weld records.

 Ensure non-conformances are identified, tracked and closed out prior to acceptance of the work.

 Witness Contractor’s activities and ensure Contractor’s quality records are acceptable.

 Review or witness in process and hold point inspection during construction in accordance with the Contractor’s ITP.

 Witness acceptance tests and perform final quality check prior to acceptance

The major Inspection Highlights are:

 Inspection of heat exchanger, vessels, columns, and tanks fabrication and welding.

 Preparation of WELD Maps for Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers and Storage Tanks

 Inspection for the Blow out Preventer, Diverter and Overshot Packers assembly, Choke & Kill manifolds for the various drilling companies at various vendor location in UAE and Oman.

 Inspection for Shutdown at VTTI, Fujairah for Tanks, Vessels and Pipings.

 Inspection of the control valves and safety relief valves at various vendor locations.

 Carry out the Inspection of Incoming Materials and Electrodes along with MTC’s.

 Witnessed of raw material test of HDPE/ PP/ GRP/GRE/FRP pipes like Resin, Glass Roving, Glass-Chopped Strand Mat, Woven Roving etc for various project as per ISO Standards.

 Witnessed for the Qualification Test for HDPE/ PP/ GRP/GRE/FRP pipes, fittings & flanges like Barcol Hardness, Loss of Ignition, Glass/Resin Ratio, DSC, Axial and Hoop Tensile Strength, Impact, Hydro test etc as required by the Clients Specification as per international standards for various Client.

 Inspection for the OCTG Casing and tubing pipes for visual, Dimensional, Thread Inspection, Drifting, Thread gauging and NDT for the Pipe body and upsets

 Witness of Visual, Dimensional, product marking and other test as per the frequency of approved ITP.

 Witness and monitor for the repair, storage and handling of GRE/FRP/GRV pipes, fittings & flanges in the vendor’s facility.

 Fit-up Inspection activities carried out as per client approved Drawing and ITP.

 Welder qualification and identification as per WPS.

 Monitoring of all Welding Activities. (Inspection of pre & post welding).

 Visual Inspection of all welding.

 Monitor welder performance & welding activities to ensure work is being carried out in accordance with the approved welding procedure.

 Inspection of consumables being used during welding (i.e. check consumables condition & storage)

 Confirmation for the achievement all required inspection through Construction Management System (CMS) in computer.

 Monitoring & reviewing of all NDT (PT, MT, RT & UT) according to client’s Specifications & Codes.

 Carry out the Final Visual and Dimensional Inspection as per approved Drawing.

 Prepared dimension reports and all inspection reports.

 Preparing of the Test Packages, QA/QC Format, Reports and CMS data with computer.

 Reviewing of Heat Treatment records.

 Inspection of Hydro test, Leak test, Pneumatic test, Flushing/Air blowing and Reinstatement.

 Carried out inspection during different stages of Valve casting and ensured casting facilities are in line with project requirements

 Inspection of sand blasting and painting

 Inspection of shipment activities.

 Co-ordination with Client for regular update of the status.

 Review of Incoming material test certificates for shell plates (including Stainless steel

 Cladded), Nozzle pipes, flanges, elbows, steel structural shapes and consumable electrodes and filler wire material certificates from approved material suppliers against actual material traceability.

 Witnessed in- process fabrication stages for shell plate cutting, rolling, drilling and various fit-up stages. Also for the fittings and for nozzle fabrication.

 Review of approved welding procedures, qualification records and welding operator’s certificates.

 Participate in the preparation of Work Procedure and Work Instruction related to Mechanical, Welding and NDT activities

 Preparation of Inspection Verification Plans

 Initiate and preparation of Site Queries and Clarification Request to verify discrepancies in the work with reference to drawings, Technical Specifications or actual site conditions.

 Material Inspection & Control comprehensive traceability.

 Steel Structural fabrication and welding Inspection according to ASME VIII & AWS D1.1.

 Inspection during Fabrication, Erection and welding of Tank Steel Lining (Large capacity Oil and water storage Tanks) and related piping works according to API-650 & API-620.

 Inspection during Fabrication, Installation/Erection and welding of piping work according to ASME B31.1 & ASME B31.3.

 Inspection during Fabrication, Installation/Erection & welding work of Hydrocarbon Pipelines and related facilities as per API-1104 and ASME B 31.3.

 Coordinate with NDT section for carrying out of Non-Destructive testing.

 Monitoring of all NDT, QA/QC Inspection activities as per ITP.

 Final inspection as per Check lists for Job Pack Closeout.

 Inspection and verification of Lines and Equipment as per Tag numbers.

 Perform NDT Inspection (RT, MT, PT, and LT & VT) according to the client specifications.

 Review of radiographs according to ASME Section V, VIII, IX, B31.3, B31.1, API -1104 & AWS D1.1.

 To perform UT thickness gauging and lamination check for plate & pipe.

 To perform Hardness Testing.

 Witnessing/Performing of Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks, Piping works and BOP Stacks

 Witnessing/Performing of Pneumatic Testing of Piping and Vessels.

 Witnessing of Heat treatments of Welds pre and post welding.

 To perform Blasting Painting & Insulation Inspection according to applied Specifications.

 Involved in the preparation of Welding procedures and Specifications (WPS/PQR).

 Review of incoming inspection reports and materials test certificates.

 Assist the QC field Supervisor in preparing the two-week inspection look ahead schedule.

 Issue of Non-conformity reports against non-complying conditions.

 Strict follow-up of the implementation of approved Inspection Test Pan (ITP).

 Implementation of QA/QC procedure as per ISO norms and standards.

 Monitoring condition of surface, atmosphere & medium – before, during & after blasting.

 Witnessing Surface preparation as per relevant Codes, Standards & Specification.

 Inspection of painting for DFT, Adhesion & Surface finish.

 Liaison with client/inspection agencies of daily site activities. Review Contractor’s method statements, QC procedures, ITP and Quality Plan and assist with establishing acceptable working practices for construction activities. Preparation of NCR log, issuance of Root Cause analysis and corrective action against Non-conformities, Two Weeks Look Ahead Schedule, and Monthly Quality Management Report are the other familiar areas.

 Responsible for inspection activities, sand/ grit blasting, painting of weld head/tie-in spools, plate forms, pipe supports, application of heat shrink sleeves and other miscellaneous painting works

 Ensure the use of correct blasting and painting materials as per the requirements of construction drawings and painting data sheet.

 Support and implement HSEQ management systems.

Company : M/s Velosi, KSA
From July 2012 to Oct 2012
Worked as a QA/ QC Welding Inspector – Offshore ( As a PID on behalf of Saudi Aramco)

Worked as a PID – Saudi Aramco for Inspection of Piping, Structural and painting / coating for offshore platform hook-ups and modification at Safaniya field- SFNY 960/969, 930/939, 117/132, for Well Hook Up & PDHMS, SWC.MPFM Installation & SCADA Integration.

Job Responsibilities:

 Review of Contractor’s Quality Document including Project Quality Plan, Quality Control Procedures, QC Personnel Qualification.

 Internal & External Auditing & Follow-up for Corrective Actions.

 Overall Control of Quality Activity, supervision and Technical Support at site, Resolution of Quality related issues.

 Internal project review and coordination meetings.

 Conduct Weekly QC Meeting with Contractor & Report to Head office.

 Focused Quality Assessment of activities and report to Field supervisor

 Weekly Report Preparation & Highlight of work Completed & Submit to Field Supervisor.

 Support the assessment Group in Quality Audits.

 Review WPS/PQR as per Code Requirements,

 Witness Welder Qualification Test & issue JCC for Qualified Welders as per Aramco Procedure.

 Inspection of activities (RFI) as per ITP, Aramco’s Standard & checklists.

 Witness of Fit-up, In process welding & Post weld Inspection as per ITP.

 Consumable T.C. Review & Monitor Issue, Drying & Storage as per Requirement.

 Monitor Welder Repair rate, Welder Performance & take CA/PA if reqd.

 Witness/ Review NDE (UT,MT,RT,PT) as per ITP

 Review of Test Pack & witness pressure test of Piping system.

 Witness Surface preparation, Coating application of offshore piping & structural parts.

 Surveillance at site & Ensure activities as per Safety & Quality Requirements

Company : M/s GL-Noble Denton, UAE
From Aug 2011 to June 2012
Worked as a Multi Disciplinary Inspector – Offshore.
Project : ADMA Demothballing project
Client : ADMA – OPCO
Location – Zakum Central Super Complex – CSP platform – Zakum field (Offshore).

Job Description

 Inspection for the all Hook up activities and modification of existing 16” Oil Main ring and related piping on the live CSP Platform, Hot tapping and stoppling operation.

 Inspection for the modification of all radial piping from the wellheads and extension of deck and related structural fabrication.

 Involvement in all QA/QC related activities, NDT and Painting.

 Assisting to Project Quality Lead in preparation, reviewing project procedure, QC Inspection /

Installation forms and Quality Report and Performing Audits.

 Coordination with all Sub-contractor & Vendors for preparation and reviewing their Inspection and Testing Forms and Final Handover Documents required.

 Demonstrate/ understanding of Contract requirements with respect to Certification of the works.

 Managing and coordinating with a team of Contractor QC Engineers for various day to day inspections on Refurbishments Rigs.

 Review of vendor’s and sub contractors WPS/PQR/WPQ, NDE procedures, Hydro & Pneumatic test procedures, prior to submitting for approval.

 Review of ITP, NDE plan, different procedures for the entire project.

 To attend daily / weekly meeting with client and project team on the .

 Establish and Operate a System Punch List Database, for controlling of discipline punch list.

 Ensure effective implementation of HSE plans, procedure and specification.

 Checking of safety documents and permits at Site.

Company : M/s Vincotte India
From Nov 2009 to July 2011 Worked as a Manager – Inspection and testing;
Project : Dahej – Vijaypur Pipeline Project ; Client : GAIL, India

Inspection of Pipelines of 48”OD x 15.9/ 17.5/ 23.8 mm WT for API 5L X70 & X80 with Automatic PWT and CRC welding process with Auto UT process ( TOFD and Phased Array).

Project: C4 Gas ; Client : Fluxys SA, Brussels ;
Inspection of Pipes of 20”OD x 8.8mm WT L415MB as per EN10208-2 – 48.5 kms at Borusan Mannesmann, Izmit – Turkey

Job Description

 Supervision of day to day activities & welding according to the approved procedures and reporting as per approved inspection and test plan.

 Monitor all aspects of Quality Control relative to welding during the construction in order to ensure adherence to the company’s’ technical requirements and applicable codes .

 Ensure proper implementation of Quality system and Quality Plan as approved for the assigned projects.

 Coordination with the vendor’s / contractors Quality person in-charge for the smooth execution of project.

 Provide weekly input to the QMS reporting system, with regards to trends and unresolved exceptions and problems.

 Act as a main point of contact between Contractor and PMC/Client.

 Incoming materials inspection with regard to the actual traceability against manufacturer certificate (MTR)

 Routine Check of compliance to the approved Quality Plan.

 Monitoring and Review of construction / installation sketches and Shop Drawing’s.

 Monitoring of job site Quality Control Inspection Progress.

 Review of inspection and test plan, material verification, WPS, PQR, MTR and all stage of final inspection.

 Perform in process inspection such as material, layout, fit-ups, visual, and dimensional control, piping and storage tanks etc in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and required tolerance.

 Monitoring/surveillance of welders and welding activity.

 Verify consumable storage, backing and its issue/control.

 Final dimensional and weld visual inspection as per client approved fabrication drawing’s ,client inspection package and quality plan

 Review of approved welding procedures, Qualification records and welding operators.

 Witnessing and monitoring NDT Test’s.

 Review of projects scope of work, project specification, drawing like pipeline alignment sheet and isometric.

 Conduct inspection of fabricated materials at yard prior to delivery to site.

 Witnessing of mechanical tests for production test coupons for low temperature services and code requirement.

 PWHT (post weld heat treatment) and stress relieving chart as per the approved procedure.

 Visual inspection and hydrostatic/pneumatic test witnessing of valves.

 Review of NDT procedure with respect to the project specification and standards.

 Preparing Procedure for new Materials & techniques as per code.

 Involvement in the complete QA/QC activities related to the inspection of pipelines, qualification of welding procedures, welders ( Auto / Semi Auto/ Manual) , visual and NDT Inspections, Field Joint coatings, Hydro test , Station piping etc.

Company : M/s Velosi, Oman
From Apr 2009 to Nov 2009 Worked as a Multi Disciplinary Inspector for the following projects;

Projects :

 Inspection of ERW pipes of various sizes as per ISO-3183-3 of approx. 900 kms for PDO at PCK, China.

 Inspection for the Incoming material, review of MTC’s and related documents and On-plot piping for PDO – Qarn Alam Steam Project .

 Inspection of Structural fabrication for MCD Ph 3 and Tuleilat station expansion project as per AWS D 1.1 for PDO at GPS Barka, Technogears and AOTC, Ghala

 Inspection of Piping – DSS / CS for MCD Ph 3 and Tuleilat station expansion project for PDO as per ASME B31.3 and PDO specification at GPS, Barka site.

 Inspection of blasting and Painting of the piping and structural as per PDO specification for various PCS systems.

 Inspection for OCTG as per PDO Specifications at Quarn Alam Steam project

 Witnessing for the lab testing for qualification of WQT and other material test at Bodycote, Ghala.

 Witnessing for the qualification of WPS/ PQR/ WQT for various positions, sizes and material for the PDO projects.

Company : M/s Germanischer Lloyd, India
From Sept 2006 to Mar 2009 Worked as a Sr. Inspection Engineer – Offshore and Onshore for the following projects;

Major Projects:

• Inspection of Pressure Vessel – Separators -03 nos with fabrication and welding of Solid CRA and CRA Clad Material Overlay welding for Petrofac/PDO as per PD5500 at Godrej, Mumbai for Harwell Cluster Project Phase II, UAE.

• Inspect for the qualification of Welding procedures for CRA welding for for Petrofac/PDO as per PD5500 at Godrej, Mumbai for Harwell Cluster Project Phase II, UAE.

• Inspection of Fabrication and Machining of Windmill components like Stator ring, Disc Rotor and Stator carrier Arm for M/s Enercon at M/s Godrej.

• Inspection of Pressure Vessel – 04 nos for HZL, Zawar as per ASME SEC VIII Div.1 at M/s Aquatech, Navi Mumbai

• Inpection of Fast Flush Tanks – 06 nos for ENOC as per ASME Sec. VIII Div.1 and Pipe Frame Grid structure at M/s Consite, Wada.

• Inspection of various sizes and thickenss of Lines Pipes and Coatings as per API, ISO, DIN, NACE – FBE, 3LPE, 3LPP, Concrete, Internal Epoxy linings, Coal Tar Enamel for various clients in India and abroad across various locations in India and abroad.

• Inspection for OCTG, Line pipes and coatings as per API 5CT and API 5L specification for major Clients at various vendor location.

• Inspection of various types of valves of different sizes for HZL, Zawar

• Inspection for Storage tankages as per API 650 & API 653 for CAIRN Energy

• Inspection for Water Injection System for M/s Loesche India at M/s Lechler India, Thane.

• Inspection for fabrication and machining of Stator Housings for M/s Siemens Ltd.

• Witnessing the physical and chemical test at lab for various clients.

• Inspection for CRA lined pipes – 406.4mm x 7.9mm WT API5L X65 + 2.05mm Alloy 825 Lined Line Pipes as per API 5L D.

• Inspection of Vendor Inspection for Alstom, Loesche, L&T, FLS Minerals, ENOC etc at various vendors in Mumbai and its suburbs.

• Inspection of various structural, fabricated items etc carried out for Internal projects at Mumbai

Client : CAIRN Energy India, Barmer Rajasthan.

• Inspection of Pipeline for 12”OD x 9.5mm WT – Gas pipeline from MPT to RGT – 90Kms & 20”OD x 7.9mm WT- Water pipeline from MPT to NR1 – 20 Kms

• Inspection of fabrication and erection of structural and piping works at upstream for CAIRN Energy India at Barmer, Rajasthan.

• Inspection for qualification of WPS/ PQR / WQT for various positions, sizes and different standards for Pipeline, Piping, Structural & Tankages

• Inspection of Connecting Pipeline to Well pads for various sizes within MPT – 66kms.

• Inspection for Storage tankages as per API 650 & API 653

• Inspection of blasting and painting of various structurals, piping, field joint coating for Pipeline and storage tanks.

Company : M/s Velosi, India
From Sept 2004 to Aug 2006 Worked as a Inspection Engineer for the following projects;

Major Projects: Executed OCTG, Line pipe and coatings inspections for National and International Clients for various sizes and thickness. Some of the Clients are listed below,

International Clients
Dolphin Energy Ltd
Saipem-CCC
Oman Gas Company, Oman
Hussan Juma Backer T & C Co. LLC. Oman
AGIP Oil Co Libya
Hunt Oil/Gulf Interstate Engg: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
PDO, Oman RGTIL
Qatar Petroleum GAIL, India
KNPC
KOC
NIOC

National Clients:
Essar Oil Refinery Co Ltd, India
Gujarat Adani Port Ltd, India
Gujarat Adani Energy Ltd, India
Gujarat Gas Company Ltd, India
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
RGTIL
GAIL, India

Inspection of Pipelines of GSPL-ECL-MAYTAS for Bharuch-Jamnagar Pipeline and GGCL for Mora- Vapi Pipeline.

Inspection for the fabrication of Pressure vessel – 03 nos at M/s Godrej for KNPC.

Other Vendor Inspections

• Inspection of fittings Elbows, Flanges, Tee, Reducers etc for various clients.

• Inspection of Structural, strainers, as per drawing and specification at various vendors all over India for ISPAT

industries ltd.

• Inspection of Valves for different size and class as per API 6D, API 598, API 600for various client like KNPC,

KOC, Qatar Petroleum, PDO etc.

• Review of inspection and test plan, material verification, WPS&PQR Mechanical an chemical testing, all stage of final inspection.

• Welder Qualification test as per project requirement.

• Review of approved welding procedure, Qualification records and welding operator’s

Witnessing and Monitoring NDT Test.

• In Coming Material Inspection, with regards to the actual tractability against manufactures Certificate.

• Witnessing of PQR/WPS – Welder’s qualification test on Carbon steels and alloy materials of various projects.

• Witnessing of all mechanical tests & Chemical tests for production.

• Witnessing Hydro testing, pneumatic test and vacuum test activities as per approved procedure and drawings required pressure and holding time.

• Review of NDT procedures with respect to the project specification and standards.

• Radiographic Film interpretation with reference to the standards and its approval with client.

• Witnessing calibration of Auto and Manual UT and scanning on Welds Seam.

• Verification and review inspection reports for submittal to client.

• Preparing final inspection reports and documents for client reference and approval, this might include, final dimensional reports, pressure test certificate (such as hydro, pneumatic, vacuum which ever required) Material traceablity, as built drawings, NDT Certificates/charts and other pertinent documents required.

• Inspection of Hot Dip Galvanising for Structural Products , fittings etc for M/s L&T, Powai, at Wada, Dist. Thane

• Inspection of HDPE Pipes, Casing and Tubing pipe as per API 5CT , Optical fibre cables etc. for various clients at different location in India.

• Inspection of blasting and painting of various structurals, piping, field joint coating for Pipeline and storage tanks.

M/s S.V.Tank and Vessel Ltd., Navi Mumbai, INDIA
From: June 2002 to Aug 2004 Responsibilities: Inspection and Co-ordination to working teams in terms of QA/QC activities at shop, project planning and control of operations,

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation and Witnessing of Welding Procedure Qualification Record, Welding Procedure Specification and Welder Qualification Test.

• Preparation / Maintaining of QA/QC documents such as QAP, Procedures etc.

• Vendor Assessment and Inspection of material, correlation of mill certificates, dimensional checks, condition of materials, documenting and reporting of non conformity ( if any) to specification.

• Inspection of welding consumables and equipments, checking of storage and baking of electrodes, verifying all welding parameters according to WPS.

• Inspection of Welding (check joint fit-ups, seam orientation, alignment, visual inspection etc).

• Interpretation of RT films and Review of PWHT/NDT reports and acceptance as per standards.

• Dimensional checks as per approved drawings.

• Witnessing of Hydro test.

• Handling Third Party Inspection.

 Material Inspection.

Material Inspection in accordance with ASTM standards.

• Inspection of Pipe fittings, flanges, etc; correlation of mill test certificate, dimensional checks, condition of materials, documenting and reporting of non conformity (if any ) to specification.

 Fabrication Inspection

Typical Stages are – 1. Raw material Inspection

2. Monitoring of Electrodes handling.

3. Monitoring welding parameters.

4. Monitoring preheat and interpass temperature.

5. Final welding visual inspection.

6. Set up of all activities

Familiar with following international codes and standards like ASME Sec. VIII, Sec. IX, Sec V, PD5500.

 Non Destructive Examination

Involved in Interpretation & Evaluation of NDT reports (RT, UT & PT)

 PWHT

Involved in Scheduling and monitoring PWHT.

 Hydrostatic Testing

Involved in

– Monitoring & Inspection during hydro testing

– Verification of Pressure gauge & chart reader calibration

– Preparing test certificate.

– Interpretation of results and documentation.

 






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