APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF QA/QC INSPECTOR (WELDING & NDT)

ASHOK KUMAR ALAGUPANDI E- Mail: acoxk9@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile no: +91-956*******

Availability : Immediate

SUMMARY:-

Welding / NDT / Structural QC Inspector, a competent professional with

around 13 years of work experience in Oil & Gas Field, Specialized in

Welding, NDT and Piping Inspection. Distinction of handling in various

projects like Construction of Offshore pumping & Mixing Skids and Trailers,

Gas Transmission Pipelines and facilities, Anchor Handling Tug / Supply

Vessels, Semi- Submersible Unit & Industrial boilers with clients like

British Petroleum, Caspian Drilling Company Ltd, Semb Corporation Gas Ltd,

BHEL, NTPC in Singapore, Azerbaijan & India. Proficient in undertaking QC

activities related to Fabrication/ Erection/ Welding of Piping, Pipelines &

offshore structures in accordance with ASME B31.3,B31.4,B31.8, API 1104,

API 5L,AWS D1.1,API570 and Project specifications.

Academic Qualification

> Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Alagappa Govt. Polytechnic,

Karaikudi, India.

Technical qualification

> CSWIP - 3.1 (Welding Inspector ) from TWI Cert. No - 85192

> AutoCAD - Level 4

> American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT):

Ultrasonic Testing ( UT ) : LEVEL II

Radiographic Testing ( RT ) : LEVEL II

Magnetic Particle Testing ( MT ) : LEVEL II

Liquid Penetrant Testing ( PT ) : LEVEL II

> Safety training courses

Shipyard Supervisors Safety Course

Lifting Supervisors Safety Course

> Having a valid Singapore Driving License No:G8022446R

Valid up to- 25/12/2017

Core Competencies Include

> Supervising all activities including providing technical inputs for

methodologies & coordination with site management activities.

> Well versed with engineering and construction drawings (ISO & Ortho),

specifications, procedures and symbols.

> Preparing and reviewing of Method Statements and Work Specific Quality

Control Plans.

> Evaluating radiographic and other NDT reports.

> Involving in preparation of WPS, PQR and conduct WQT & prepare WQR

accordance with code requirement.

> Familiar with blasting and painting equipment, methods and handling

all kinds of testing equipments.

> Developing and implementing testing procedures and systems.

Professional Experience:

Company : Tenglee Baku Marine & Engg (P) Ltd,

Azerbaijan.

Designation : QA/QC Inspector (Welding / NDT)

Period : OCT 2013 to SEP 2014

Project : Semi-submersible Unit & Floating Dock

Client : Caspian Drilling Company Ltd. (CDC)

Responsibilities

> Interpreting Drawings and specifications - Materials and Welding.

> Verifying correct application of Welding procedure - Welding

surveillance

> Monitoring Pre and post Welding Activities.

> Organizing Welder Qualification Test.

> Carryout Visual Inspection check - Joint fit up, Weld size, clad

restoring Size.

> Ensure the materials traceability, Weld No, Welder No, consumables etc

as per the project requirements.

> Carryout Repairs by identify from traces of radiography films.

> Surveillance inspection during welding includes welding parameter

inter pass temperature, weaving of electrode, baking and holding

ovens, control of electrode/filler wire according to WPS.

> Witnessing and Evaluation of Other NDE Activities as per code

Acceptances Limit.

> Preparation and Documentation of Quality control Records as per

Approved QCP for Client.

> Carryout visual inspection for weld profile and soundness of the weld,

preparation of final inspection reports. Coordinating with Surveyors,

Clients and NDT Department.

> Ensure the Electrodes are all maintained properly.

> Ensure the Low hydrogen Electrodes are kept in the ovens according to

the standard requirement.

> Maintain Calibration records for testing Instruments.

> Prepare and monitor Quality control Documents.

> Follow Standard of safety & comply by Company's Health, Safety &

Environment Management System.

Company : Yong Ming Marine & Engg (P) Ltd, Singapore

Designation : QA/QC Inspector (Welding / NDT)

Period : Nov 2011 to Sep 2013

Project : Offshore pumping & Mixing Skids and Trailors

Gas Transmission pipeline and facilities.

Client : British Petroleum & Semb Corp. Gas Ltd.

Company : Yong Ming Marine & Engg (P) Ltd, Singapore

Designation : QA/QC Inspector (Welding / NDT)

Period : May 2007 to Oct 2011

Project : Anchor Handling Tug / Supply Vessels &

Floating Dock

Client : PRM Off shores Heavy industries Ltd.

Responsibilities

> Performing Raw Material Inspection.

> General surveillance inspection - to ensure that sub contractor's

welding and piping related activities are executed in accordance with

relevant standards, specification & approved procedures.

> To monitor daily welding issues, techniques, production results, and

assists with management of the NDE and PWHT subcontractor.

> Ensure the Low hydrogen Electrodes are kept in the ovens according to

the standard requirement.

> Ensure the baked and exposed electrodes are not re baked.

> To check the electrode conditioning and preservation of low hydrogen,

SS electrodes ( backing, holding & portable oven temp.)

> Auditing the consumables store and verify the certificates of

electrodes, filler wires, shielding gases etc periodically.

> Ensure the exposed electrodes are being returned to baking oven and

marked for identification in order to issue prior.

> Reviewing and maintaining calibration certificates for welding

equipment.

> Checking the validity of welder qualifications for the work being

performed.

> Checking the applicability of the WPS utilized for the work being

performed and ensure compliance with regard to preheat, consumable and

welding parameters

> Ensure that only approved welding procedures are followed and welders

are qualified.

> Conduct weld audit and ensure that welding parameters are conformance

with WPS.

> Defect Analysis in welding and NDT fields (Cause, Elimination and

Rectification).

> To carry out the final inspection on structural as per drawing and

client

Specification and release product.

> To analyze the weld repairs and take corrective and preventive actions.

> Review the radiographic films on the percentage basis and approved.

> Interpret and review the Radiographic films of daily production &

repair welds as per Project specification.

> Witnessing of MT & PT

> Corrosion Monitoring/Thickness reduction Evaluation, Isometric drawing

making & Ultrasonic scanning on welds and parent metals

> Witnessing and reviewing of NDT methods such as RT, UT, MT & PT and

PWHT Set up.

> Making NDT request and coordinating with NDT crew

> Interpretation of Radiographs as per ASME/ANSI B 31.3 & API 1104.

> Monitoring Heat treatment process and conducting Hardness testing.

> Preparation and review of test packs and as built drawings.

> Assuring all the activities are done as per the Standards & Codes and

documented properly.

> Report the daily progress and activities to the client.

> Making a re-instatement punch list and clearing the items

> Preparation of Inspection Report and Final Document for Dossier

> Resolve the Technical queries raised by the subcontractors.

> Assist site QC Manager in coordinate with Engineering / Production

departments for the selection of proper joint configuration &

welding processes and to identify the welding and NDE requirements.

> Liaison with suppliers, sub contractors, client representatives etc.

for project related work and ensure that the quality control

requirements are fulfilled.

> Making Daily weld Fit-up report.

> Identify the joints to be made NDT according to the line designation

and daily production

> Coordination with External/Third party Inspector and fulfill the

requirement as per approved procedures.

Company : M/S. Pipelines and Process Equipments (P) Ltd.

Trichy, India.

(Fabrication of Industrial Boilers)

Designation : Quality Control Inspector

Period : June 2000 to Dec 2006

Nature of Job : To Carry out Inspection in the filed of

Fabricating

Pressure parts like Water wall Panels, Fluidized

Bed coils, Super heaters, Evaporator &

Economizer assembly, Air receivers, structural

columns & beams.

Duties & Responsibilities

> To inspect the incoming raw material.

> To inspect the Header holes marking & drilling.

> To conduct welder qualification test as per WPS and prepare WQT.

> To check FOT & inspect bends for ovality, thinning and Flow area.

> To check the rolling and Re-rolling of shells.

> To inspect the job through Liquid penetrant testing & Magnetic

particle testing.

> To inspect fit up stages & produce the reports accordingly.

> To check the Nozzle orientation markings.

> To organize the Non-destructive testing on weld joints by Radiographic

Testing and the film interpretation is done.

> To prepare Post weld heat treatment ( material spec, req. temp,

soaking period )movement sheet for stress relieving.

> To conduct the Hydro Test for package boilers, tubing's, coils

according to the Testing pressure.

> To do the final dimensional verification.

> To Co-ordinate with the third party inspectors from NTPC, BHEL &

Inspector of Boilers.

Personal Profile

Date of Birth : 20th May 1981

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : Indian

Languages known : English & Tamil

Passport Number : K9304374 valid up

to 29-01-2023

I hereby declare that the particulars mentioned above are true to best of

my knowledge and belief.

ASHOK KUMAR ALAGUPANDI

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