Indian International QA or QC Engineer

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Short Bio:

Highly accomplished professional with 9 years of hands on experience in Refinery, Offshore, Petro chemical, Cross Country Pipeline & Aviation Fuel Hydrant Line & Fuel Farm Tank. Extended expertise in Welding, Piping, NDT, WPS, PQR, Structural fabrications, destructive testing, PMI testing; Expertise in ASME, AWS, API codes and standards; ASNT, ASTM specifications, and well known of NDT techniques such as RT, UT, MT, PT; Well versed in piping and structural drawings, Heat treatment processes, We

Current location:  Kerala, India - View on map

Nationality: indian

Preferred Sector of Employment:  Oil, Gas and Energy

Spoken languages: english, Hindi, Malayalam, Thamil

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATES/LICENSE

Graduation Institution Board/University

Bachelor Engineering (Mechanical) 4 years V.M.K.V Engineering College Anna University

Diploma Engineering

(Mechanical) 3 years Sri Rama Govt Polytechnic Kerala Technical Board

Technical Certifications ◘ Certified Welding Inspector CSWIP 3.1 ◘ ASNT Level II – Radiography, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrate Testing ◘

ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditors Certified.

I.T. Skills ◘ Knowledge of major MS Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Project & PowerPoint, AutoCAD

DRIVING LICENSE ◘ India & Oman

CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Experienced with the following codes, standards and specifications: AWS D1.1, D1.5, API 1104, API 5L, ASME II, V, & VIII B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8 and other clients’ specifications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1. Company : Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production L.L.C (OOCEP) through Velosi L.L.C.in Oman.

Period : Feb 2013 – Till date

Role : QA / QC Inspection Engineer.

Client / Consultant : Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production L.L.C ( OOCEP)

Project : AbuTubul Block 60 – Construction of Field Gathering System and Gas Processing Plant

Key Accountabilities

• Performing all QA/QC inspection activities in accordance with the project Quality plan, procedures, applicable codes, standards and specifications.

• Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.

• Review and study OOCEP Project specifications, procedures and Contractor approved Q.C.P., Method statement requirements for different jobs.

• Performing Hold, Witness, Random and Surveillance / Monitoring activities of Quality inspections and tests at manufacturing facilities/workshops, construction sites.

• Inspecting materials as per applicable code & specification requirements and to ensure compliance with client requirements.

• Reviewing and evaluating Contractors Quality document submittals. (PQR,WPS,WQT, NDT Procedures, Mechanical Test Reports, Method Statements, Hydro test, coating & Painting reports, calibration & Batch Certificates, radiographic and other NDT reports related to this job.

• Conduct daily site visits and supervise, verify all QC activities are compliance with the specification and codes. If identified any discrepancies, generate the Log book entry.

• Inspection, sampling and testing of materials to assure that compliance with the contract specification.

• Witnessing of welders and welding procedures approval test as required.

• Verification and validation the calibration certification of welding machines / equipment’s as per requirements.

• Verification of welding electrodes baking and storage to all equipment’s meets job specification and code requirements.

• Provide technical support during Inspection visits of purchased equipment for compliance with project specifications.

• Coordination with NDT agencies for inspection & testing requirements, ensuring the availability of contractors QC Inspector during any operations.

• Witnessing Mechanical test, Weld visual, Interpreting RT films as well as Hydro test with respect to ITP.

• Inspection for Rotary Equipment and Static Equipment include Padding, Elevation, Position, Orientation, and Levelness, Pre shaft alignment, Run-out

• Promotes Quality Awareness among project team members, contractors and vendors.

• Attending quality meetings, addressing concerns related to quality & safety.

• Conversant in reporting/documenting Non-conformities, follow up Corrective and Preventive action to achieve timely and close out SOR (Site Inspection Report) /CAR (Corrective Action Reports) /NCR (Non-Conformance Reports).

• Perform external and internal inspections of pressure vessels.

• Check punch list activities, review and sign final test package and check all necessary documents are available; it meets the requirements of work completion.

2. Company : Amana Pipelines Construction L.L.C in Oman

Period : Oct 2010 – Jan 2013.

Role : QA / QC Engineer.

Client / Consultant : COWI-LARSEN

Project : Development of Muscat International Airport Project (Fuel Hydrant Line and Fuel Farm Tank)

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in developing the Project Quality Management system by establishing procedures, plans and work instructions as needed

• Independently handled Quality Control of a shop and ensured that process operations were adherent to approved procedure, specifications/drawings & Q.A. Plan.

• Monitoring and coaching inspectors on all activities related to Welding, NDT and other Quality related issues.

• Ensuring Sub-contractor’s performance on activities related to inspection, NDT activities and compliance with Company contract requirements and all applicable Codes, Standards, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• Organize, implement, conduct and manage the QA/QC Programs as per the Company’s Quality Policy

• Coordinate the document controls of technical submittals, drawings, etc with the Project Team and to ensure that the QA/QC validation has been done, to ensure their issue, amendments and recall of controlled documents

• Review of WPS, PQR, ITP, Weld Plan, Procedures as per project specifications and standards

• Material verification with the support of mill test certificate (MTC).

• Verification to ensure that the applicable welding procedures specifications (WPS) are approved by the appropriate authorities prior to start any welding activities.

• Verification and correctness of welding consumable such as Welding electrodes, filler wires, consumable, inserts, gases, fluxes, etc.

• Verification of dimensions fit-up and welds preparations in compliance with the applicable engineering standards and drawings.

• Verification to ensure that adequate and valid welder approvals are available and only approved welders processing valid welding cards are used / engaged in production / activities.

• Providing and guiding to welder to weld distortion control and welding sequence in accordance with job code requirements.

• Perform surveillance visits / inspection during welding and fabrication activities to verify and ensure the compliance with the specified procedures, including any pre-heat, interpass temperature control and post weld heat treatment (PWHT).

• Prepare, review, and approve weld procedures and special material applications for fabrication and construction

• Witnessing and monitoring of NDT activities as per approved procedure and applicable codes.

• Witnessing PMI & PWHT.

• Monitoring welder performance and repair rates of each welder in accordance with job quality and code requirements.

• Interpretation of Radiographic Films and Witnessing PT, UT & MT and Review of Heat Treatment chart.

• Co-ordination with the TPI, client/consultants to maintain the quality to move the project smoothly.

• Walk through inspection, Line check-up and punch list preparation and punch list clearing of erected pipe lines and piping’s.

• Preparation of pressure test packages.

• Conducting and witnessing of cleaning and flushing activities

• Preparation of final QC dossier for handing over to the client and maintain proper filling system (as per Organization procedure) with full traceability for retrieving the document Monitoring / checking of Preparation and conducting of Pressure test activities.

• Handling Internal, External & Clients Audit.

3. Company : Lahoud Engineering Company LTD , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Period : Oct 2009 – May 2010.

Role : QA / QC Engineer.

Client / Consultant : Borouge-2, Polyolefin’s Project, U.A.E.

Key Accountabilities

• Carryout all Inspection and Testing at all stages of projects as per the ITP and Contract requirements.

• Develop, qualify and approve procedures, establish and approve techniques, interpret codes, standards, specifications and procedures; and designate particular NDT methods, techniques and procedures to be used.

• Plan and coordinate with client representatives to perform joint inspection and generate Inspection reports/records.

• Effectively and accurately interpret specification and drawings.

• Notifying the non-conformances identified during site inspection and review corrective measures for Closeout.

• Raising Inspection Rejection Report form for non conformity observed as per procedure.

• Effectively Interpreting Radiography Films as per the code and specification.

• Compiling and maintaining pertinent records of inspection and tests and perform documentation handover.

• Perform external and internal inspections of pressure vessels

• Assist QA/QC Manager in preparation of Project Specific QC procedures, Inspection & Test Plans, etc, as required.

• Training the Execution Engineers/ supervisors on ITP/QC Procedures.

• Conduct audits/verifying the corrective and preventive actions whenever requested by QA/QC Manager.

4. Company : Punj Lloyd Ltd. Bharth Oman Refinery Ltd. Bina in M.P.

Period : Oct 2008 – Sept 2009.

Role : QA / QC Engineer.

Client / Consultant : Bharth Oman Refinery ltd.

Key Accountabilities

• Performing all QA/QC Engineering/inspection activities in accordance with the project Quality plan, procedures, applicable codes, standards and specifications.

• Coordination with Client/its Representative /Third party inspectorate / ASME Authorized inspector / Suppliers for inspection requirements of the project

• Reviewing positive material identification (PMI), and post weld heat treatment (PWHT) and hardness testing reports.

• Ensuring Sub-contractor’s performance on activities related to inspection, NDT activities and compliance with Company contract requirements and all applicable Codes, Standards, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• To ensure that only Calibrated Equipment / Instrument are used on the project and proper calibration records are maintained

• Fit-up checks, Weld visual and independent handling of Piping / Tankage/Structural fabrication and erection for CS, SS,DSS and LTCS using various welding process like GTAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW, etc at various periods of time

• Reviewed drawings & verified stages of NDE. Planned, performed and reported NDE as per QAP. Carry out final stage inspection like NDE during stage inspection, final inspection before PWHT, NDE after PWHT etc as per QAP.

• Distributed workload among Inspectors and technicians as per individual capacity and ensured avoiding backlog of work.

• Coordinated radiography test planning & test results communication with Inspection and Fabrication Departments.

• MDR preparation and submission for vessel and coordinating with client for clearance

• Ensured maintenance of discipline at the work site.

5. Company : Punj Lloyd Ltd.

Period : Sept 2007 – Oct 2008.

Role : QA / QC Engineer.

Client / Consultant : Reliance .

Project : East – West Gas Pipeline (EWPL) Project (Biggest Pipeline project in India).

Key Accountabilities

• Independently handled Quality Control of a shop and ensured that process operations were adherent to approved procedure, specifications/drawings & Q.A. Plan.

• Lead a team of QA/QC, Welding, NDT, PWHT Inspectors

• Monitoring and coaching inspectors on all activities related to Welding, NDT and other Quality related issues.

• Ensuring Sub-contractor’s performance on activities related to inspection, NDT activities and compliance with Company contract requirements and all applicable Codes, Standards, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• Provide technical support to the Project Manager and guidance to site staff in submission of materials for approval, request for inspection, shop drawings, As-built drawings, O & M manual.

• Raise, track and analyze NCR’S, CAR’S and Audit findings for continuous improvement of QMS.

• Conduct Audits on Sub-Contractor’s and Supplier’s.

• Undertook stage wise inspection of raw materials under third party inspection agencies & Reliance Industries Limited.

• Carried out Dye Penetration test of root run & weld joints, review of radiography films and Hydro/Pneumatic test for Filters. Prepared Inspection Reports as per approved Drawings, Final Documents according to Client specs and submitted & acquired approval from inspection agencies. Monitoring various activities of oil & gas pipeline [cross Country] construction such as Trenching, Field Joint Coating, Crossings by Open Cut Method, Bored Crossings, Lowering–In, Backfilling, hydro testing etc. in accordance with approved procedures, applicable codes, construction drawings, etc.

• Prepared Inspection Reports as per approved Drawings, Final Documents according to Client specs and submitted & acquired approval from inspection agencies. Monitoring various activities of oil & gas pipeline [cross Country] construction such as Trenching, Field Joint Coating, Crossings by Open Cut Method, Bored Crossings, Lowering–In, Backfilling, hydro testing etc. in accordance with approved procedures, applicable codes, construction drawings, etc.

6. Company : Offshore Marine tech Pvt. Ltd.

Period : Jun 2006 – Sept 2007.

Role : QA / QC Engineer.

Client / Consultant : Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)

Project : Supply, Fabrication & installation of Flow Arms for Development Wells, Injectors and worked Over Wells of Mumbai High (Offshore Works)

Key Accountabilities

• Reviewing of Material Test Certificates and ensure traceability.

• Study Project Specifications, Testing Procedures, Inspection Plans and follow the Project requirements

• Fit-up checks, Weld visual and independent handling of Piping / Structural fabrication shops for CS, SS and LTCS using various welding process like GTAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW, etc at various periods of time

• Punch listing, Witnessing and review of Piping Hydro-test, Pneumatic-test packages and clearing in scheduled time

• Ensuring all the NDT activities are carried out as per the client requirements.

• Filling, Documentation and Retaining of all Fabrication, Hydro-testing and NDT inspection activities undergone in pipes and getting clearance from the client.

7. Company : Depak Engineering.

Period : 2002-2003.

Role : QA/QC Assistant Engineer.

Client / Consultant : VVS Ltd. MUMBAI.

Project : Fatty Alcohol revamp project

Key Accountabilities

• Independently handled Quality Control of a shop and ensured that process operations were adherent to approved procedure, specifications/drawings & Q.A. Plan.

• Undertook stage wise inspection of raw materials under third party inspection agencies, NPCIL, UHDE, BHEL and Reliance Industries Limited.

• Carried out Dye Penetration test of root run & weld joints, review of radiography films and Hydro/Pneumatic test for Filters.

• Prepared Inspection Reports as per approved Drawings, Final Documents according to Client specs and submitted & acquired approval from inspection agencies.