CURRICULAM VITAE

N.B. RENGARAJU, NDT-Level III

***, **********, ***** ******** *******,

Eastern Express Highway, Majiwade,

THANE – 400 601.

Contact Details: Home: 022-********, Mob: 982*******

E-mail: ac1tb1@r.postjobfree.com

Date of Birth : 27/04/1964

Sex : Male

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Marathi & Tamil

Qualification : Higher Secondary School Certificate (Science)/

Mill-Wright Mechanic Certificate from NCTVT, Govt. Of India, (4 years course) done at M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Mumbai.

Technical Qualification : ASNT Level III in Radiography Testing

ASNT Level III in Magnetic Particle Testing

ASNT Level III in Penetrant Testing

ASNT Level III in Ultrasonic Testing

ASNT Level III in Visual Testing

Radiation Safety Officer–AERB (India)

ASNT Level II in Eddy Current Testing

NDT Memberships : ASNT, America and ISNT, India

Familiar Specification Codes : American Society of Mechanical

Engineers (ASME)

American Petroleum Institute (API)

British Standards (BS)/EN/ADM Standards

American Welding Society (AWS D1.1)

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Computer knowledge : Working knowledge of MS-word, MS-Excel etc.

Passport No : P2712443

Date of Issue : 04/07/2016

Date of Expiry : 03/07/2026

Place of Issue : Thane

TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN NDT/NDE: 22 years & 6 months

ACHEIVEMENT: Awarded the Best Performer in “Contribution in NDT for Industrial Applications” for the year 2011-2012 by ISNT, Mumbai, India.

SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE

**At present working as NDT level-3 freelancer in Mumbai from Feb 2017

A.Feb-2016 to Jan-2017: Employed with MMHE, Malaysia, as NDT Lead/Level-3 & NDT Trainer for MMHE.

Responsibilities:

1.To provide Technical Expertise on all NDT matters as required on projects.

2.Procedure Writing for NDT Methods, RTFI as Level-III based on Client requirements, Structural Welds as Per AWS D1.1/DNV-OS-F101 & Pipeline (as per API-1104)/Piping (as per ASME B 31.3)Welds, ASME Sec.VIII, Div.1/2 for Boilers & Pressure Vessel Weld Joints, Witnessing & Certifying UT, VT, MT & PT requirements. Field Visits for sorting NDT application problems.

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3.Assist NDT Manager in implementing & monitoring QMS.

4.Assist & give back-up support to NDT Co-Ordinators or Project Team Leads on all NDT matters.

5.Review client’s specifications and scopes of work. Prepare NDT procedures to achieve maximum output in accordance with specified quality.

6.Review & Approve subcontractor’s NDT Procedures & Working Standards/Technical Submissions.

7.Ensure that records are maintained for all NDT activities to demonstrate achievement of client’s needs & for Quality Audit purposes.

8.Maintain departmental project NDT files so that information is readily available to other department members.

9.Training & Certification in NDT Methods.

B.July-2015 to Jan-2016: Employed in Mumbai, India as NDT Level-III/Training & Certification Program

conductor/RSO/RTFI in a private Ltd company at Mumbai, India.

C.June-2014 to June-2015: Employed as NDE-Level-III for DAEWOO E&C, Sadara Tank Farm Project, Jubail, KSA.

Responsibilities:

1.RTFI of Tank(API 650/620) & Associated Pipings (ASME B 31.3/31.1) Weld Joints.

2.NDT Procedure writing/reviewing to suit Client’s Quality requirements & NDT productivity. Witnessing & Certifying UT, MT, VT & PT requirements.

3.Co-ordinate with NDT Co-Ordinators/Project Leads for

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proper execution of NDT requirements.

D.June-2013 to June-2014: Worked in Mumbai, India as NDT Level-III/Training & Certification Program conductor/RSO/RFI in a private Ltd company at Mumbai, India.

E.April to May – 2013: Employed as Operations Manager with a NDT Service Provider in Doha, OATAR.

F.Jan.2013 to Mar.2013: Employed as NDT Level-III/Training & Certification Program conductor/RSO/RFI in a private Ltd company at Mumbai, India.

G.Feb. 2012 to Dec. 2012: Employed as Radiographic Film Interpreter ASNT Level-III with Alkhaja Pimex LLC for ADCO’s SAS FFD Project executed by TR/CCC (Consolidated Contracting Company) in ABUDHABI, UAE.

Responsibilities:

1.RTFI as per API-1104 for Pipeline Welds.

2.RTFI as per ASME B 31.3/31.1 for Piping Welds.

3.RTFI as per API 620/650 for Storage Tank Welds.

4.RTFI as per ASME Sec IX for Welding & Welder performance Qualifications.

5.RT Report making and submission to Contractor.

6.Witnessing & Certifying UT, MT & PT requirements.

7.Field Visits for sorting surface indication aspects with VT & other NDT applications.

H.Feb. 2001 to Feb.2012: Employed as NDT Level-III/NDT Radiography Film Interpreter- Level-III/NDT Co-Ordinator/RSO/

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Training & Certification Course Organizer with M/s. Rank Radiographic Testing Private Ltd. located at

Thane, Maharashtra, India.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of each position is detailed below.

I.Feb.1997 to Jan.2001 – Employed as Manager (NDT)/Level-III with M/s. Rank Radiographic Testing Pvt.

Ltd., Thane. Got certified as NDT Level-III from American Society for Non-Destructive Testing, Ohio, America. Also, got approval from AERB, Govt. Of India, to work as Radiation Safety Officer.

Job Responsibility:

1. R.T. Film Interpretation and Reporting of Pipeline and Piping weld joints.

2. Analyze Reshoots and correspond with Site Supervisor for keeping it under control. If necessary, visit site for study of weld joint configuration and geometrical approach constraints and then suggest most appropriate shooting technique.

3. Prepare procedures and shooting techniques for procedure qualification.

4. Administer vision test requirements for NDT Level-I and II technicians.

5. Other regular functions as a Level-III for the organization.

More than 12 years experience in the field of Quality Assurance / Quality Control for the fabrication and erection of components for Oil & Gas, Refinery, Chemical and Petrochemical Plant, Power Plant

and other related industries. Also experienced in Off-Shore and Plant Shut down applications.

Experience in NDT Radiography Film Interpretation & Reporting Inspection of following:

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Radiographic Film Interpretation in various types of joints

(Piping, Pipeline, tanks, vessel and Nozzles)

Radiographic Film Interpretation in various types of Casted

Valve Bodies and Fittings.

Radiographic Film Interpretation of Piping and fitting materials (of various grades) such as flanges, elbows, tees, weldolets etc. (CS, SS, INCONEL, CLADDED PIPE)

RT, MT, UT & PT of Cross country Pipelines and Station piping works.

Construction/Repairing of Pressure vessel, Heat exchanger etc.

Pipeline valves (as per API 6D), Station piping valves (as per API 598)

Welded/Fabricated Structural items.

Familiar in using International Codes, Standards and Specifications i.e. ASME, ASTM, BS and API etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review/Approval of NDT Inspection & Test Plan/s, NDT Quality Control procedures etc.

Monitoring / Witnessing all the NDT applications in Welding, Fabrication and Erection related activities as per client approved Inspection & Test Plans/Quality Control procedures.

Inspection of incoming materials and reviewing test certificate as per code.

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Inspection of piping materials identification as per isometric

drawings.

Witnessing of activities like PQR, Welder’s qualification Tests, Mechanical testing and preparation of PQR records and WQT certificates.

Stage wise inspection before, during and after fabrication.

Plan, Co-ordinate and Review of radiographic films, Witnessing of UT, MPI, DPI, Hardness, PWHT and review of test reports.

Review of Daily Welding reports & Welding Pipe book.

Witnessing of Weld repair activities as per client approved WPS.

Issue of Non- conformance reports & verification of Corrective/Preventive action

Liaison with client inspectors for inspections of Hold and Witness Point.

Witnessed Refinery Maintenance & shut down Inspection of vessel, column, Heat exchanger & Pipings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As NDT Co-Ordinator/Level-III

1. Head of a team of 25 NDT personnel which includes 2 NDT Managers, 8 certified Multiple NDT Level-II Technicians, and 10 Assistant Multiple NDT technicians.

2. Responsible for continuous improvement of the Quality of Services offered by the firm. Arrange the extra infrastructure required procurement of facilities and hiring of manpower for further growth of business.

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3. Be aware of the latest/expected needs of NDT in Industries by regularly attending Technical Sessions, Seminars or Panels at local Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNT) chapters or at NDT-related national meetings

4. Attend Business promotion meets with clients and explore for new avenues in NDT/QA/QC requirements.

5. Responsible for Inspection related activities for the company.

6. Visit client’s premises for witness of tests/inspection and certify as Level-III and correspond with Authorised Inspector for his final certification.

7. Assist clients in carrying out critical repairs.

8. Visit clients as an Authorised Inspector appointed by Inspection Agencies.

As NDT Training and Certification Course organiser

1. Regularly conduct Training & Certification Programs in NDT methods for personnel from leading Inspection Agencies, own Clients and others interested in making a career in NDT.

2. Organise NDT Training & Certification Programs in client’s premises with more stress on his practical needs.

3. Conduct “Introduction to NDT” programs to spread awareness of NDT to interested clients in their premises.

Responsibilities:

As Manager (NDT): Responsible for all NDT operations of the firm and report directly to Director-Technical.

1. Co-ordinate with clients and arrange for manpower/technicians

To carry out NDT in their premises.

2. Radiography (By X-Rays & Gamma Rays) activity planning with respect to work load factor and safety aspect. Visit clients place and demarcate areas (depending on occupancy factor) to be cordoned during radiography. Instruct client for the necessary

arrangements to be made by him for safe and smooth conduct of Radiography.

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3. Understand the requirements of MT (Visible or Fluorescent, Wet or Dry, by Yoke or Prods), PT (Visible or Fluorescent, Water-Washable, Post-Emulsifiable or Solvent Removable Methods) and UT (Angle or Normal Scan, Frequency required with respect to

penetration, check for calibration of machine etc) and plan for manpower.

4. Give advice to the concerned person about the salient features of the job to be tested

by him.

5. Check and keep all instruments to be used in NDT in proper working conditions.

Arrange for Repairing and Re-calibration of the faulty instruments.

Responsibilities as a NDT Level-III

1. Responsible for establishing Techniques, Interpreting Codes, and Designating the Test Method and Technique to be used. Make NDT procedures for specific requirements of jobs and submit it to client for his approval before carrying out NDT.

2. Make site visits to understand the NDT requirement for the job in order to make an appropriate NDT procedure and also for cost estimation and quotation.

3. Conduct periodic refresher courses in NDT methods for subordinates to keep them in conjunction with latest developments in NDT.

4. Training & Certification of subordinates/beginners as NDT Level-I or II in RT, MT & PT methods as per recommended practice SNT-TC-1A document.

5. Interact with client and his Authorised Inspector in case of any unexpected deviation is needed from the approved procedure/written document while practically doing NDT. Re-document the deviation and get prior approval of the client for the

deviation.

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6. Build a trust with different Authorized Inspectors/Clients by continuously enhancing the quality of service provided by the firm for their continuous patronage.

Responsibilities as a Radiation Safety Officer

1. Organize a radiation protection programme (RPP) appropriate for the radiation facility to ensure that safe work practices are

followed by the radiographers and trainees.

2. Carry out routine measurement and analysis on radiation and

radioactivity levels around radiation installation and maintain records.

3. Inform in writing to the licensee or any other regulatory body about any safety related incident.

4. Investigate any situation that could lead to potential exposures/abnormal exposures and report findings to the

employer, licensee. Suggest appropriate actions to prevent

recurrences.

5. Advice the employer regarding the necessary steps aimed at ensuring that the terms & conditions of the licence issued by the competent authority, are adhered to; the safe storage and movement of radioactive material within the radiation installation.

6. Ensure that personnel monitoring devices are provided to radiation workers in the facility and are used as required.

7. Monitoring instruments are calibrated periodically and calibration records are maintained.

8. Tests and Maintenance schedules for safety related components and systems are in accordance with the instruction manual of the facility.

9. All operational and safety functions of the facility are in order prior to restarting the facility each time after servicing and repair.

10. Assist the employer in the safe disposal of radioactive wastes.

11. Develop suitable emergency response plans to deal with accident situations and maintain emergency preparedness.

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Conduct emergency drills to ensure effectiveness of emergency response plans.

12. Obtain regulatory consent for source loading/unloading, modifications to the design and for any operation not originally authorized by the competent authority.

13. Furnish to the licensee and the competent Authority the

periodic reports on safety status of the radiation installation.

14. Maintain servicing, operation log books, QA and other safety records.

J. Feb. 1996 to Jan.1997 – Employed as Management Trainee/Site-In-Charge (RT Level-II) with M/s. Rank Radiographic Testing Pvt. Ltd., Thane. Got certified

from BARC as RT-Level-II. Also, got certified as Level-II in MT, PT & UT methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform independently NDT (RT, MT, PT & UT) operations as per approved procedure/written document, observe the indications, interpret and evaluate the observations and make Test Reports.

2. Observe the safety of Radiation Equipments as per stipulated conditions laid down by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Govt. Of India for the safe operations of the equipments, radiation detection equipments, personnel monitoring units etc. Check and

maintain log book for the use of Radiation equipments, monitor and guide RT-Level-I and trainees in routine jobs.

3. Review the test reports of NDT performed before submission to clients. Interact with client and his Authorized Inspector for any clarification needed in the interpreted and evaluated test reports and furnish more information needed about the procedure of performing the particular NDT method.

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4. Visit clients place and understand his NDT needs. Gather information needed for making NDT procedure and estimate the cost for making a quote.

5. Understand the different Codes of Manufacture like ASME Sec.VIII Div.1 & 2, ASME Sec.III- NA to NF, BS 5500, EN/ADM, AWS, API etc. and their recommendations for NDT with

Acceptance Standards so that appropriate interpretation and evaluation can be done for various jobs. Refer to reference

radiographs like ASTM-446, 186, 272, 192, 310 (for castings

radiography) etc. for ease of evaluation and most appropriate reporting.

K.Feb.1995 to Jan.1996 – Employed as Management Trainee/Asst. Technician in Radiography Testing (RT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing(PT) & Ultrasonic Testing (UT) NDT Methods. Got certified as RT Level-I from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Govt. Of India.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist Senior Technicians in performing the stipulated NDT method as per approved procedure/written practice documents.

2. Worked as a Radiographer (RT Level-I) in attending RT of pressure vessels, pipe lines, castings etc. The responsibility was to take RT as per clients offer list in the factory/site premises, process the radiographs in a dark room, and make things ready for further interpretation and evaluation.

L. Off-shore Experiences

Worked with M/s. Subtec (ONGC Oil Platform) for period of thirty days in 1997coordinating and performing UT, MT, RT, and PT NDT Methods.

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M. Other Overseas Experience

Worked as NDT Engineer for Petroleum Tankers Recertification Program for Govt. Of Syria, Damascus in 2001 through Velosi, India, on Contract basis for 45 days.( Job Profile : NDT,

Thickness Measurement, Welder Qualification Process etc.)

OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES:

Worked as a Senior Marketing/Service Engineer in a Private Limited Company from 1987 to 1995 involved in Erection, Commissioning and Retrofitting of CNG Systems for various

Industries all over India.

During this period, interacted with Reputed Organizations like GAZ De FRANCE, Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL),Various Govt. Of India Ministries, etc for the Feasibility Study,

Environment Impact Studies, and Installation & Commissioning of Projects.

Also, involved with firms like Landi Renzo(Italy), GAIL etc for a Pilot Project in 1992 for

retrofitting of CNG Kits in Passenger Cars like Fiat, Premier Padmini, Maruti Models etc.

After this successful project, was responsible for marketing of CNG kits.

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DATE: 13-08-2017

PLACE: THANE, INDIA. N.B. RENGARAJU

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