CURRICULUM VITAE

QA/QC ENGINEER  

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• 18 years of working experience in the field of Quality control & inspection, NDT  in oil & gas industry, Cross country pipeline and power plant, Piping, Furnace, Structural & Heat exchanger fabrication works.

• Carry out inspection in accordance with inspection and test plan, client’s specification, applicable standard codes, drawings, materials and ensure conformity of incoming materials and fabricated items to the requirements.

• Familiar with ASME, API, ANSI, ASTM and AWS codes and standards.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering From Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil          Nadu – 1993.

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATION 

1             CSWIP 3.1

    2          ISO 9001-2008 QMS LEAD AUDITOR

    3          ASNT NDT LEVEL II

                1)  Ultrasonic Testing,

                2)  Magnetic particle Testing,

                3)  Liquid Penetrant Testing,

                4)  Radiography Testing.

 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 1) Company              : Babu Engginering Corporation

     Designation       : Sr QA/QC ENGINEER

     Project                  : Thermal Power Plant Expansion. N.L.C.Ltd,

     Duration               : SEP 15 to TILL DATE

  2)Company          :    M/s LARSEN & TOUBRO LIMITED

      Designation      :    SR QA/QC ENGINEER

      Duration                AUG 12 to SEP 14

      Project              :     BOROUGE -3 ABUDHABI

• Conduct material receiving inspection before release for construction based on codes & standard and client specifications
• Line punching and test pack clearance for pressure test , witnessing the pressure test               
•  inspection reports according with RFI,
• Visual inspection for  welded joints,
• Preparation and review of structural mechanical completion dossiers

 3)  Company           :  M/s PUNJ LLOYD LIMITED, YEMEN

      Designation      :  QA/QC ENGINEER

      Duration             :  Jan 09 to  June 09

                                   :  Yemen

      Company            :  M/s PUNJ LLOYD LIMITED

      Designation      :  QA/QC ENGINEER

      Duration            :  NOV 10 toApril 12

      Project             :   SABAH SARAWAK GAS PIPELINE PROJECT (MALAYSIA)          

     DUTIES AND RESSPONSIBILITTES

• Monitoring welding activities as per wps
• Witness for tie-in joints and repair joints
• Preparation of pie book
• Preparation of trenching ,lowering, and backfilling reports
• Preparation of MC dossiers
• Witness for hydro test

Stringing witness   

• Conduct material receiving inspection before release for construction based on codes & standard and client specifications.
• Line punching and test pack clearance for pressure test , witnessing the pressure test and reinstatement.
• Inspection of bolt tightening and tensioning.
• Review of all certification and documentation to ensure validity and compliance with specifications, drawings, manufacturing and inspection test plans.
• Review RT films and all NDT reports
• Monitor and maintain records of certification and qualifications for welding, inspection and coating personnel in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor and maintain records of certification and qualifications for welding personnel in accordance with project requirements.
• Ensure that all welding and NDE are performed in accordance with relevant procedures/specifications by qualified people,
• Attend the daily meeting with client and respond to any QA/QC matters raised by the client or QA/QC Manager
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4)Company               : DODSAL ENGG.CONSTRUCTION.PVT.LTD, India & QATAR

     Project                 :  RGX-II,

     Designation       : QA/QC Inspector

     Duration              : Nov2006 to Jan 2009

     DUTIES AND RESSPONSIBILITTES

• Inspection and verification of various raw material like pipes, fittings, valves, and welding consumables with certificates as per codes and project specification.
• Inspection for joint fit-up and completed welds, preparation of Daily welding reports & Weld traceability records
• Inspect pipes after bending and witness the holiday test for the coating of pipes.

• Conduct inspections during fabrication to ensure bevel preparation, fit up, tack welding, electrodes, preheat, welding process and parameters meet qualified welding procedures and project specifications.

• Monitored welder’s performance, reviewed welder qualification record and welding activities to ensure the work is being carried out in accordance with approved welding procedure and client requirement.Insure consumables are stored and handled correctly. Ensure welds and repairs are made according to established Company procedures

• Monitoring welding activities, NDT, Mechanical testing, RT film interpretation and related documents.
• Check  welding parameters such as Voltage, Amperage, Travel Speed
• Carrying out the welding inspection before. During and after welding  as per approved test plan. Relevant codes and standard.

 5) Company              : Babu Engginering Corporation

     Designation        : QA/QC ENGINEER

     Project                  : Thermal Power Plant Expansion. N.L.C.Ltd,

     Duration               : Mar 2001 to Oct 2005

     DUTIES AND RESSPONSIBILITTES

• The responsibilities include Fit-up and weld visual inspection, dimensional inspection, In process inspection , final inspection, NDT inspection and coating inspection of Pipeline.
• Ensuring that the fabrications carried out in accordance with the approved plans, specification and procedures and welding works carried out by qualified welders in accordance with the approved WPS.
• Stage wise inspection of pipe line construction as per approved drawing, visual inspection for joint fit-up and completed welds, preparation of Daily welding reports & Weld traceability records.
• Liaison with clients, raising deviation / concession request and technical queries as required by project within project specification.
• Maintain quality records as required by quality system, Monitor calibration status of inspection, measuring & testing equipment used in the contract.
• Controls welding parameters and consumables during installation/construction activities, supervising welding operations, Controls procedures and welders qualifications, Carry out visual inspections, Accepts Non Destructive Test-NDT inspection, Radiographic Film Interpretation,
• Maintaining latest revision of all project documents pertaining to quality. 
• Orderly collect, check and manage documents certifying tests, ensuring that all welding and testing related records form a complete package and reflect the ‘As Built’. 
• Monitor and maintain control records for welding consumable and welder performance record.
• Co-ordination with Client inspector for daily welding activities and for stage inspection. -Maintain & update all quality related documents at site.
• Witness NDT Test UT,MT,PT,Leak Test,visually accepted joints to cope 
  up with the NDT percentage requirements per line class & welders 
  performance % age for station piping.
• Preparation of punch list for the balance activities which are not 
  affecting hydro test completion and clear of punch list and post punch 
  list items after completion of activities.
• Radiography film interpretation and co-ordination with client inspector’s and sub contractor’s activities

6)  Company              :  Man takraf

      Project                 :Thermal Power Plant, N.L.C Ltd, Neyveli.

     Designation        : QC ENGINEER

     Duration               : Mar 1997 to Feb 2001

7)  Company              : M/s Krupp Forder Technik,

     Designation        : Site In charge (QC)

     Duration               :June-1994 to Feb 1997

• Prepare and issue for use, Projects quality plan, In conjunction with the Project Engineer compile, & issue ITP's to meet the project specific & contractual needs.
• Support Project Managers in the review and development of management systems and in the application of formal controls to ensure system document approval, trace-ability and effectiveness.

• Prepare the QC documents like Weld map, Material traceability Map/Report, Welding summary, Final dimension report, Nozzle orientation report and Ovality and straightness reports etc.

• Inspection of raw material as per procurement order and reviewing Mill certificates for mechanical / chemical properties in accordance with applicable codes & standards.

• Inspection and verification of various raw material like pipes, fittings, valves, structural material and welding consumables with certificates as per codes and project specification.

• Inspected/witnessed internal cleanliness, flange face finish, bolt torquing and condition of gasket.

• Conduct inspections during fabrication to ensure bevel preparation, fit up, tack welding, electrodes, preheat, welding process and parameters meet qualified welding procedures and project specifications.

• Conduct fit up visual & dimension inspections as per Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).

• Inspect all welding and fabrication within the scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, coordinates code inspection and assists in preparation of data reports.

• Performs surveillance over contractor welding machines and apparatus at frequent intervals to ensure that mechanical deficiencies do not cause weld quality problems, maintains surveillance of care, storage, and identification of welding electrodes, wire, gases, etc.

• Monitors welder qualification tests stipulated by the Company and required by regulatory bodies.

• Conducted/Reviewed PMI (Positive Material Identification) analysis.

• Ensure consumables are stored and handled correctly. Ensure welds and repairs are made according to established Company procedures

• Witnesses dye penetrant , magnetic particle and ultrasonic test examination.
• Ensures and witness the hydrostatic-test activities are performed in accordance with procedures and properly documented.

• Coordinate with client and third party inspection agencies.

        OTHER PERMANENT DETAILS

• Language Known           : English. Tamil & Hindi
• Date of Birth                     : 06th April 1970
• Marital Status                   : Un Married
• Nationality                        : Indian
• Passport No                      : M 9349015
• Date of expiry                : 10/05/2025
• Permanent address          : No 31/2 mela Padma salavar street.

                                                                : Mannargudi-614001

                                                                : Thiruvarur district                                                                          

                                                                : TamilNadu. 

                                                          : India