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Quality Assurance Control

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Singapore, Central Singapore Community Development

Posted:

April 20, 2024

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Personnel Particulars :

Name : Narayanan Murugan

Status in singapore : Singapore Permanent Residence

NRIC NO : S6981692D

Contact Number : HP : 91080257

Driving License : 3C (Own Car)

: ad445k@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

More than 15 years’ experience in Fabrication / Construction/ Assembly / Hook up / Integration/ Quality control/ Quality Assurance / Quality Auditing / Dimensioning / Supervision/ Monitoring/ Reporting and NDT in the field of “ Structural / Piping / Welding / Mechanical/Precommissioning/ Commissioning/Insulation/HAVC/Tubing/Painting of Topside Modules & Jackets, Turret, Wind farm Construction jobs in FPSO/FDPSO/ FSO/FSRU/ Well head / Central Processing Platform/ Semi-Submergible Rigs/Jack up Rigs/Drill Ships/Multipurpose self-Elevating Platform for Wind mill Erection/ Wind Farm Projects /FPSO Turret Project (Internal & External ).

Areas of Expertise: QA/QC Inspection, Supervision, Auditing, monitoring and reporting in

1. Structural - Fabrication/Construction/ Assembly/ Integration/ NDT/ Leak Testing

2. Welding - WPS/PQR/NDT Procedures/Spec./Drawings /Review//Visual/Witness/NDT

3. Piping - Fabrication/Construction/ Installation / Hookup / Integration /NDT/ Hydro test/Commissioning

4. Materials - Incoming Inspection / Mechanical test / Preservation.

5. Outfitting - Platform Access for Tank & Deck/ Living Quarters outfitting/Insulations.

6. HAVC - Fans & Ducting Installation/ Commissioning

7. Tubing - Hydraulic/Pneumatic/ Instrumentation

8. Mechanical - Marine/ Drilling Equipment’s Installation/Alignment/Preservation/NDT/MC/ Commissioning.

9. NDT - UT/RT/MT/PT follow up & witness/Radiographic Interpretation

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS:

Education :

*Master of Engineering – University of Australia - UNISA (KAPLAN Singapore, ( 2007-2009)

* Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1986 -1988)

Technical Qualification:

CSWIP 3.1 - Welding Inspector Certificate No. 473972 ( TWI)

CSWIP 3.2.2 - Senior Welding Inspector Certificate no : 44875 / 2

CSWIP 3.4 - Radiographic Interpretation Certificate no : 384755

API-570 - Piping Inspector (Course attended in setsco services)

ISO 9001 : 2015 Auditor / Lead Auditor course in Guardian Independent certification.( IRCA)

TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED :

1)Risk Assessment course

2)Marine supervisor course

3)Shipyard safety supervisor course

4)Time management course

5)Problem solving & Decision making course

6)Coping – stress course

7)Project planning & scheduling course – Ngee Ann polytechnic

8) CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector” - TWI

9) CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector TWI

10) CSWIP 3.4 Radiographic Interpretation TWI

11) API 570 Piping Inspector Course - Setco services pte Ltd

12) Innovation & Quality circles ( IQC ) - Psb Academy

13) Innovation & Creative Thinking course

14) Shipyard safety Instruction course for workers (General Trade)

15) BOSIET, HUET – Cert no : 841757070202190008 (OPITO Approved, Code 5707)

ACHIEVMENTS AND OTTHERS (IF ANY ) :

Experience in the field of Fabrication / Construction/ Assembly / Hook up / Integration/ Quality control/ Quality Assurance / Quality Auditing / Dimensioning / QA/QC Management, Inspection, Quality Auditing, Supervision, Monitoring, Reporting and NDT in the Projects like offshore Piping, structure, New Ship Building, Ship conversion Refurbishment works, Piping Fabrication/ Construction in Oil & Gas Rig jack-ups, FPSOs, FDPSO,FSO, FSRU, Semi-submersible Rigs, Drill ship, Self elevating platform(Heavy Lifting Barge) and equipment’s. Having wide knowledge on the P&ID, Isometric and Piping Drawing, International codes & standards like ASME,ASTM, API, BS, AWS, ISO as well as interaction with classification societies like ABS, DNV,LR. Welding inspections, piping inspections, visual, dimensional, painting inspection and witness Nondestructive tests on process piping, topside modules interconnecting piping, ballast and cargo tanks, living quarters structures. FPSO-Conversion duplex stainless steel, austenitic stainless steel, process pipe lines, Top side modules, Jackets and Marine (Engine room, Pump room, Pipe rack, Main Deck, accommodation) process piping, gas pipe lines, glass reinforced epoxy (GRE) piping, valves, mega structure and heavy structural fabrications & coating inspection etc. NDT [RT, UT, MT, and PT] hands on experience. Sub-sea flow control modules, Christmas tree assemblies, Compound valve blocks, Tubing heads, LRPs, umbilical, hydraulic flying leads and well jumpers, down hole drill pipes, mandrills and equipment, ROV Hydraulics intervention tools, API –tanks, ASME pressure vessels, refineries, Petrochemplants, Boiler pressure Vessel indust, and Inspection agencies Drill ships, FPSO – PEDs’ SDSS, DSS process pipe lines, CuNi on top side modules, CS, LTCS, Titanium, marine piping,,Radiography film interpretation, cross checking & witnessing of weld joint by NDE. Preparation and Review of NDT reports, supervising & monitoring the NDT Activities, Preparation and maintaining of quality records like Inspection test plan, quality control procedures and method of settlements, quality certificates, test packs and documents. Interpretation of codes, standards, specifications. Recommended practices, project specifications, Preparation of quality planes, process flow charts, work instructions & Engineering. Familiar with codes and Standards:- ASME Sec II, V, IX, VIII- Div 1 & 2, B31.3, 16.5, API - 1104, 570, AWS D1.1, ANSI, EN 287, EN288.

Quality Assurance :

Review the Quality documents of ITP/WPS/PQR/WPQRS, Specification, Drawings, Material certificates, Material Traceability, NDT Procedures and NDT Qualification records for the Projects assigned.

Conducting Project quality audits to verify the requirements are met as per company and Customer requirements

Establishing quality standards, implementing stringent quality control systems to enhance quality of Weldments and reduce rejection level. Analysing quality problems and submitting reports for correcting the process.

Generate and verify the inspection test plans (ITP) in accordance with customer’s specifications/ requirements.

Conversant with Quality Assurance techniques NDE {UT, RT, MT & PT}

Verification of PWHT reports in respect to procedures and specification

Review and verification of Material certificates and Cutting Plans before Fabrication

Verification of Dimension before and after Welding as per special requirements

To associate for line walks as indicated in the Isometric and P&ID for piping works.

Witness Pneumatic, Hydro, Vacuum and Helium Tests

Re-instatement of various piping system completions and clearance of Punch lists

Review of Radiography Films and NDE Test reports

Preparation and submission of final document clearance

Witness on Welder Qualification

Review of vendor documents

Quality Control:

Thorough study on various Structural and Piping drawings

Identification of material and stamp transfer

Monitoring Weld joint preparation

Perform fit-up inspection during shop fabrication & erection on structures and piping.

Verification of Structure and Piping Dimensions as per requirements.

Monitoring of Pre Heat treatment before Welding

During welding, check proper parameters as per WPS and Procedures

Monitor PWHT in special requirements

Co-ordinate dimension checks before and after Welding as per special requirements

Witness WPS consequent PQRs in requirements and also witness Welder Qualification and Performance Tests.

Inspection & co-ordination of Insulation in LQ Quarters and Piping in Engine room.

Inspection & co-ordination of HAVC on Deck, Engine room, LQ and pump room.

My Strengths and Abilities:

Knowledge in Piping, Structural, Outfitting, Quality management system, Auditing, Supervision, monitoring, Reporting, Welding, NDT Techniques, Codes / Standards, Classification Rules and computer office applications.

Daily work planning/Control, Record daily work progress and report to Project Management Team (PMT). Ensure the project MDR/VDBs are proper maintained & comply with clients requirements.

Surveillance vendors/sub-contractors fabrication activities during fabrication & installation of the project. Carryout final inspections & produce report/punch list. Interface between construction and engineering group. Mark-up drawings as per site construction (As-Built)

Review/Assist in preparation of project specifications and technical documentation. Discuss /Explain project requirements to the sub-contractors. Project execution and pre inspection meetings.

Familiar with materials fabrication of Carbon steel, Low carbon steel, Alloy steel, Stainless steel, Copper nickel (CuNi), Duplex, Super duplex, PVC/ABS pipes, GRE pipes & AISI 4130.

Review / conduct the welding procedures, welder qualifications, welding consumables handling and storage requirements. Verify the weld maps, steel cutting plans, drawings are meeting the design requirements of the project. Ensure the sub-contractors are using the latest drawings and procedures during the fabrication & installation.

Monitoring and check the weld joints preparation (Fit-up), conduct dimensional checks prior to start welding. Make sure the weld performs in acceptable environmental conditions and as per the required procedures, qualified welders, use proper welding consumables. Monitoring pre-heat, inter-pass temperature & post weld heat treatment. Conduct visual inspections after cool down the weld zone to normal temperature.

Review nondestructive testing (NDT) plans, procedures and requirements for the project. Monitoring NDT activities, percentages and prepare progress reports. Review NDT reports, interpret RT films and endorsements.

Supervise/Monitoring of on-site installation process. Issue site modification drawings if there are any clashes occurs during installation. Verify the pipe line supports, gaskets, securing devices, bolt & nuts, structural brackets, beams as per the design.

Prepare / review of the weld traceability records prior to final inspection of pipe lines and structures. Make sure the weld joint numbers, spool numbers, welder IDs, materials heat numbers, NDT report numbers, WPS numbers and any other test requirements are correctly summarized and properly documented.

Prepare inspection and test records (ITRs), test packages & testing plan. Make sure all the required ITRs, mark-up drawings, punch list forms, testing accessories are recorded properly. Verify and closeout Mechanical Completion Records (MCs) as required.

Carryout final inspections of pipe lines, structures, foundations, vessels, heat-exchangers supports, instruments, valves and directions are installed and secured as per the schematics, P&IDs, arrangement drawings.

Raise / Prepare punch lists and issue to the sub-contractors to follow-up. Maintain data base summary record of the punch lists. Verify all the punch items are completely attempted and rectified as per given category A/B.

Witness / verify pressure testing of pipe lines, tanks & pressure vessels to required pressure. Verify the pressure gauge and pressure recorders calibration certificates are valid. Check for the items if there is any leaks occur during testing. Check the high and low points vents are provide, valves and instruments are removed during testing. Maintain the testing completion summary up to date and update project team.

Check the re-instatement of the systems after the satisfactory of the pressure testing. Check the instruments, valves are re-installed, testing blanks are removed, spools are re-installed. Completed systems are released to the commissioning team.

Review and maintain manufacturer data records (MDRs) all the records comply with contractual obligations.

Conduct audits as per the client requirements and comply with ISO requirements. Prepare audit check lists, audit plans and audit reports. Organize audit opening and closing meetings. Audit the subcontractors are fulfil the ISO certification standards. Verify the in process documentation & maintaining records.

Review and approve contractors QA/QC procedures, plans to comply with project requirements & specification standards.

Prepare and issue nonconformance reports (NCR) and maintain logs. Review subcontractors NCRs and Corrective action reports (CARs). Ensure that sub-contractors are taking proper corrective actions for the issued NCRs.

Carryout incoming inspection for ship equipment’s. Ensure that the delivery items are correct and free from the damages.

Conduct QA/QC meetings with subcontractor QA/QC teams. Attend for site / construction and VSCC meetings

Supervise / Lead team inspectors. Assign inspection assignments to group inspectors. Review Inspectors deliverables, analyze and resolve issues and problems emerging during the quality control activity.

Prepare and issue Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) to vendors / sub-contractors. Prepare inspection reports and work procedures as required by the projects specifications, codes and standards.

Review the vendor equipment’s specification prior to procurement. Conduct audits in vendor premises prior to fabricate the equipment. Witness Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) as required.

Verify/inspection of incoming materials to comply with the project requirements, specifications, drawings, applicable standards and classification requirements.

Coordinate with the project certification / classification surveyors for the ongoing construction daily inspections and witness as per the classification body requirements. Follow up with third party surveys, welding inspections, load tests, pressure tests, system inspections, fire and safety escape plans, load/draft/under water markings, equipment’s/systems commissioning, hull and tanks final inspections, materials verification, nondestructive testing (NDT) witness / review reports, till the satisfaction of the classification body requirements.

Project Experience :

SBM OFFSHORE – PROSPERITY FPSO Project, Keppel, Tuas Year 2021 to Till date.

Johan Castberg FPSO (Satoil ) Project – Sembcorp Marine – Tuas Mega yard Year 2019 to 2021

Technip FMC Karish & Tanin FPSO, SMOP Sembwang Shipyard Year 2019 to 2019

Total Kaombo FPSO, Sembwang Shipyard Year 2017 to 28-12-2019

Teekay Libra FPSO, Jurong Shipyard Year 2016 - 2017

Hercules Offshore Jurong Shipyard Year 2014 – 2016

SBM OFFSHORE INC Keppel – TuasYear 2013 - 2014.

Gulf Drilling International (GDI) Keppel-fels Year 2012-2013

WORKFOX SEAFOX- 5 Keppel-Fels Year 2010 - 2012

(Multi-purpose Elevating platform for Wind mill Erection )

PETROBRAS P-58 Keppel - TuasYear 2010

Seafox-6 Jack up Rig Keppel Fels – Gul road Year 2009

Aban Ice Drill ship Sembwang Shipyard Year 2009

Azurite FDPSO Conversion Project ( Prosafe) Keppel - BenoiYear 2008 to 2009

PETRO JACKUP RIGS (Maresk& Petro Jack) Jurong shipyard Year 2005 to 2008

PETROBRAS - 50 FPSO (PETROBRAS) Jurong shipyard Year 2004

RIG – 185 SANTAFE (Semi-submergible Rig) Jurong shipyard Years 2003

PETROBRAS-43 FPSO (PETROBRAS) Jurong shipyard Year 2002 to 2003

SENDJE CEIBA FPSO Jurong shipyard Year 2001 to 2002

(Bergesen DY offshore AS ( Norway )

SENDJE BERGE FPSO Jurongshipyard Year 2000 to 2001

(Triton Energy / BergesenDY ASA)

PETROBRAS - 37 FPSO

(Client : Petrobras (Brazil) Jurong shipyard Year 1998 to 1999

NAVION MUNIN FPSO Jurongshipyard Year 1996 to 1998

(Client: Stat oil Orient)

Atwood Hunter (Semi submergible Rig) Jurong shipyard Year 1995 to 1996

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY -1

Position : QA/ QC Inspector (Mechanical / Piping ) (Client Rep)

Project : SBM Offshore, PROSPERITY FPSO Project – Keppel Tuas

Location : Keppel Tuas

Period : 01-Nov-2021 to Till date

Duties and Responsibilities :

Installation of Engines, GTG, Main Compressors, Pumps in Topside Module of Power Generation, Water Injection, Chemical Injection, TEG Modules, Utility Module, Sea water Module, Engine room, pump room and main deck.

Follow up construction activity as per project schedule

Review of WPS and Procedures and Test Packs & Dossiers for the fabricated spools & piping system.

Attending for daily basis VSCC meeting, Progress meeting and discussion on schedules, daily progress and solve all site issues or problems

Piping Orientation check visual inspection of Marine Process, Production, Service, Utility, Firefighting, HP Flare, Vent, Drain piping systems as per P&ID and ITP

Monitored /Checked welding parameters

Monitoring of all welding works like parameters and surveillance reports for Sub-Conractors.

Involved in the inspection activities of WBT Ballast pipe Line and Sea Water system pipe Line.

Supervision and monitoring of all fabrication & erection works and installation of pipe spools

Review and approved of weld maps for Piping

Successfully managed visual inspection, welding, line check, hydro test, chemical cleaning & reinstatement, punch list clearance of topside modules and turret piping system as per P & ID

Witness and Reviewed of PMI & Ferrite number for all SS, Duplex and Super duplex piping.

Line walks to punch list Construction & Engineering deficiencies.

Apply / Control / Witness of NDT, Hydrostatic/ Pneumatic Tests, Chemical Cleaning & Hot Oil Flushing

Monitoring of all welding works like parameters and surveillance reports for Duplex and Super duplex Pipes.

Raise NCR for if found any non conformance activities and provide corrective action if applicable.

Verification of completed punches & System line walks on behalf of operations team to ensure the installed items complying with specifications and safe for operation and maintenance.

Visual inspection of foundation check, alignment check and bolt tightening of equipments and its associated equipments during installation.

Visual inspection for Static equipment installation, bolt tightening for anchor bolts & internal inspection as per specification.

Preparation of tie-in records & maintaining of inspection records.

Surveillance inspection to ensure compliance of procedures and project requirement.

Pre-commissioning line walks for the installed process, utility pipelines for its compliance.

Inspection of Incoming Pipe Raw materials& Fittings, review of materials test certificates.

Inspecting materials as per applicable code & specification requirements and to ensure complaints with client requirements. Review Material Receiving inspection and Verify calibration status of inspection and testing equipment is valid.

Check Fit-up and Weld visual inspection as per QC plan of fabrication like Material Identification, fit up, weld visual, NDT clearance, Dimension as per the approved QAP, specification and relevant standards.

During inspection ensures the integrities of equipment by visual inspections, carrying out NDT methods of UT, RT, MT, and PT depending on the requirements of the status of equipments.

Supervision and Co-ordination of NDT Jobs as per project quality plan.

Review / Witness / Qualifying of WPS, PQR & WQT packages.

Witness for mechanical, destructive, chemical, corrosion testing and analytical approach to welding of base materials such as Carbon Steel, Low Temp Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and Duplex, etc.

Review ITPs, NDT procedures.

Radiographic film interpretation and Review the Reports.

Monitor & Reviewed of all NDT works &reports PT, MT, RT, UT, PMI, and PWHT according to Project ITP.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY -2

Position : QA/QC Inspector ( Piping / Welding / Structural) (Client Rep)

Project : Johan Castberg FPSO (Statoil ) Project

Location : SembCorp Marine – Tuas Mega yard

Period : 25-11-2019 to 30-10-2022

Duties and Responsibilities :

Fabrication, Construction and Erection of Heavy Structural and Welding of Primary & secondary Structures of Topside Modules Pancakes, Nodes, Columns, Bracings, Foundations, Pipe Rack, Turret, LQ Structures, Tanks, Jacket Platforms, Offshore Structures, Engine room, pump room and main deck.