Welding Mechanical Engineering

P.GUNABALAN

Mobile India :+91-962*******

Email: **********@*****.***

Profile:

Dip. In Mechanical engineering and having more than 9 years of experience in the Enmas GB Power Systems Projects Limited (EGBPSPL) is a dynamic and successful operating in the field of power within the country and beyond. Power Boiler, Manufacturing, Erection, Commissioning Services, Operation & Maintenance. Welding stage Inspection, final inspection, packing and perversion for Pressure Vessels, tanks, valves, piping spools, skid assembly and structural. Coordinating for Welder Qualification and welding Procedures Qualification relevant to specific job needs. Monitoring post weld heat treatments of pipelines & vessels. Good practical, theoretical knowledge in the interpretation of drawings, working knowledge of international codes, specifications and QA/QC procedures. Interpretation of RT films, Evaluation of RT, MT, PT, UT and witnessing of destructive test specimens, witness for pipeline hydro test and valve hydro testing. Managed all assigned project both for Mechanical, Structural and Piping works multi discipline role,

Extend technical and documentation support to the ongoing / final stage projects in mechanical, electrical & structural. Worked experience in all type of welding activities. GTAW, SMAW, SAW and GMAW process. Welding inspection knowledge as per ASME sec. IX, AWS D1.1, API 5L, API 1104, ASME B 31.3, API 6D, ASME SEC.V, ASME SEC.VIII

Undertaken the Responsibilities Site surveillance inspections like welding and painting inspections, exquisite, fabrication and erection inspections, shutdown jobs and QA/QC activities.

Educational Background

:

Dip. in Mechanical Engineering -2008

Professional Qualification

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AWS Certified Welding Inspector, AWS ID.:751176 (Waiting For Result)

Dip. in Mechanical Engineering -2008

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ASNT Level II

Ultrasonic Testing

Radiography Testing

Magnetic Particle Testing

Penetrant Testing

Radiographic test film interpretation

Experience:

COMPANY : ENMAS GB POWER SYSTEM PROJECT LTD, CHENNAI:

JULY 2011 TO SEP 2017.

CLIENT : TAMILNADU NEWS PRINT & PAPERS LTD. (TNPL)

PROJECT : MULTI FUEL BOILERS-125 TPH IMPORTED COAL, RAW LIGNITE, BAGASSE, PITH

Nature of work :

Multi-disciplinary-responsibility (QA/QC Piping / Welding / painting / Structural Inspection) for quality assurance of Technimont, to ensure respective program are being executed according to approved procedures, Reference codes and client specifications.

Initiate daily safety toolbox to the workers and ensure that everyone is aware on safety procedures

Performing the Materials receiving inspection Material Identification and Fit up Inspection as per piping class according the drawings.

During fabrication material identification according to MTC, Material grade, heat number, thickness, length, and checking working going as per drawings and clients specifications

Joint fit up, aligning the joint main ting the pre heat, checking welding process, inter pass clean & Temp, background surfaces, NDT examination.

Raising request for fit-up inspection to client for alignment inspection, components bevel angle, root gap and alignment before welding for go head clearance to the welding.

Verify base materials and welding consumable materials matches to the requirement and ensure that the specified welding filler metals are used on each base metal

During the welding check bevel angle, root gap,pre heat temp, inter pass temperature, weld profile, travel speed of the electrode by welder, electrode consumption, and visual inspection of completed work.

Performing dimensional and orientation inspection along with client.

Do review weld and material traceability record on test package, conduct Pre-line walk down, ensure weld has been done by a qualified welder with an approved WPS and materials classification meets the requirements, check heat numbers as per materials certification and ensure all NDE for all welds prior to testing.

Witnessing the NDT tests like RT, UT, MPT, PT, and PMI and verify reports before submitting the clients.

Verification/Monitoring of all NDE activities Evaluating, interpreting and cross checking the results of NDT and cross check the NDT personnel work and auditing and grading the technicians as per knowledge and skill.

During Pre-Hydro testing activities, check all gauges calibration certificates in its maximum range against the require test pressure, recorder calibration certificate with the equipment used; ensure all paper works to be attached in the test package including water analysis report..

Surveillance inspection of Station piping spool fabrication as per fabrication drawing, visual inspection for joint fit-up, pre-heat and completed welds and Performing visual inspection after welding.

Witness Pre-Hydro-testing activities of piping

Preparation of Test packs and final dossier submission to client for approval.

Completing the final documentation work as per the site instruction and get sign off from client

Performing surveillance inspection along with client during the NDT activities and execution of the work during working hours.

Performing reinstatement job according to P &ID and punch list

Raising punch list and submitting to sub-contractor for the job.

Performing final inspection along with client.

Daily observing total number of spools welding and painting completed and according to that raises the request for inspection to the client.

Review of quality control program documents, method statements and Inspection and Test Plans as per the reference documents.

Provide daily oversight of construction surveillance reporting on safety and quality system and submit to QA/QC Manager in weekly basis.

CLIENT : CENTURY PULP & JK PAPER LTD

PROJECT : RECOVERY BOILER-1200TDS/D & 1400TDS/D

COMPANY : INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES, CHENNAI:

JUNE 2008 TO JUNE 2011

Scope of the job :

Checking WPS and PQR approval as per sec 1X, Gen specification for fabrication of welding.

Verification of welder approval certificates and welder qualification as per the approved WPS.

Check welding consumable visual 100% and verify material certificates like electrode control sheet, MRIR.

Check visual 100% daily fabrication joint fit-up alignments.

Check applicable daily weld production

Verify NDT reports visual 100%, Butt weld RT 100%, fillet weld MPI 10% and Hardness testing 10% daily

Check the post weld heat treatment (PWHT) temperature record sheet

Preparing the pressure test report and mechanical clearance certificates for Hydro testing

Preparing the test pack and get approval from the client

Material Identification and Fit up Inspection as per piping class

Preparation of QA documents WPS, Welder performance certificates and got approval from consultant and maintaining files.

Conducted different welder qualification tests for different processes (GTAW, SMAW) for various materials used in the project.

Application of codes and standards and correct use of approved procedures and inspection.

CLIENT : L& T (BANGLADESH)

PROJECT : PRESSURE VESSEL & HEAT EXCHANGERS PANEL

Design, Detail Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Assembly and supply of 70 Nos.

10 nos. of Pressure Vessels,

60 Nos. of Heat Exchangers,

Module Structure Fabrication

Assembly, E&I, Testing, Insulation, Fire Proofing

Module Size – Total Tonnage 250 Ton

Nature of job:

Verification of material storage on wooden pieces for specially stainless steel contamination

Material fit-up inspection with client for bevel angle, root gap, root face according to WPS.

Consumable log book verification

Fabrication store baking oven, electrode oven, temperature verification for moisture avoidance

Verify the welder’s electrode consumption sheet daily and signing.

Observing and guiding to welders for sub sequent welding between bevels.

Surveillance inspection for welding verifying the filler and electrodes according to wps and clients specifications.

Radiography Film interpretation and NCR issue if any deviation of work

Sub-contractor quality international services, primarily they complete the inspection of final dimensional inspection, visual inspection of weld profile and offer us and I will check if anything deviate from speciation will reject and there after I was offered inspection to client.

Act as a NDT co-ordination for NDT request preparation after welding completion and giving the request to NDT companies.

Preparing test pack with all client signed reports and completed lines and conduct line check before submitting the test pack

Conduct the hydro test of piping lines with client’s approval and presence.

Performing Inspection for site surveillance and supervision of the welding/painting/NDT Activities carried out on the Construction sites and/or Contractor's workshops in accordance with approved Contractors ITP Inspection points and related notifications.

Coordination with the clients, field subcontractors and the Third Party NDT Inspection Company

Experience and knowledge for the weld ability on a wide range of base materials with different weld processes and thicknesses.

Monitoring of weld equipment’s functionality and calibration.

Management of welding consumables and review of certificates.

Witnessing during welding repairs on site and failure analysis.

Monitor the Welding activities (Before, during & after) as per Quality Control Plan and according to Codes & standards.

Witnessing for checking of the pre-heat and inter pass temperature.

Ensuring that welding/NDT activities are carried out by Contractors in accordance with approved Welding/NDT Procedure Specifications, Method Statements, Project Specifications, Project Procedures and relevant Codes & Standards.

Drawing up and filling of the Welding summary.

Witnessing during NDT activities on site (UT,MT,PT,PMI,Hardness)

Witnessing during PWHT activities on site.

Paint thickness check on piping, equipment and tank.

Witnessing of all test to be executed on piping and tanks (pneumatic, hydro, leak testing etc) according to approval procedures, ITPs, Standard and Codes.

Before preparing the Project Dossier Review all Test pack documents (As builts,Weld maps,P&IDs,PQRs,WPSs,PWHT charts,Welder qualifications,consumable cerificates,piping check list,base material certificates,supports,NDE reports,NDE operator qualifications, Punch lists,Gauges calibration certificates,Hydrotest reports,).

Preparation of Test packs as per the Index Specifications.

Punch list preparation & clearing of A item for Hydro test.

Coordination and performing line checking on site to opening and closing punch list item on piping,pressure vessels,boilers,steel structures,machinery and tanks.

Witnessing & Review of Hydro test, Pneumatic test & NDE

Client : ISMT LTD & KAMACHI POWER CORPORATION LTD

Project : 1X40MW & 2X35 MW

Work summary :

Multi-disciplinary-responsibility (QA/QC Piping/Welding Inspection/painting) for quality assurance of Trags Company to ensure respective program are being executed according to approved procedures, codes, specifications.

Supervise and coordinate reviews of Trags company and contractor documentation to ensure completeness and correctness for turnover.

Supervise review of quality control program documents, method statements and Inspection and Test Plans.

Provide daily oversight of construction surveillance reporting on safety and quality system and submit immediate to lead QA/QC Engineer in weekly basis.

Verify base materials and welding consumable materials matches to the requirement and ensure that the specified welding filler metals are used on each base metal or combination of base materials.

Dimensional checking of structural components on all modules prior to the start of full welding; correct all items if there is any discrepancy and schedule for re-inspection with client .

Daily monitoring/ surveillance of all NDE required activities like PWHT, PMI, and Hardness Testing as per line class requirements, review reports and accept as per standard procedure.

Ensure the line is completed as per the ISO, and ensure that all welding is completed for that particular ISO including pipe supports and releasing line for steam tracing.

Do review weld and material traceability record on test package, conduct Pre-line walk down, ensure weld has been done by a qualified welder with an approved WPS and materials classification meets the requirements, check heat numbers as per materials certification and ensure all NDE for all welds prior to testing.

During Pre-Hydro testing activities, check all gauges calibration certificates in its maximum range against the require test pressure, recorder calibration certificate with the equipment used; ensure all paper works to be attached in the test package including water analysis report.

Conduct Post restoration walk down, ensure all punch list items has been sign off, all changes and modification must be marked as built on the drawings & releasing line for painting and insulation.

Initiate daily safety toolbox to the workers and ensure that everyone is aware on safety procedures

Prepare, Plan, Implement, Execute & Monitoring of the Quality System and Inspection to the requirement of Specification, Code and Standards as applicable to job in order to minimize time and cost by effective implementation to meet the project goal.

Preparation of Test packs and final dossier submission to client for approval.

Completing the final documentation work as per the site instruction and get sign off from client.

Knowledge in referring the standards ASME section, B 31.3, section II, Section V, VIII, IX, AWS D1.1

Client : JEPPIAAR POWER & TULSYAN NEC LTD

Project : 1X30MW & 2X35 MW

Work summary :

Carried out all position of grooved weld, in the position such as Flat, Vertical, Overhead, Horizontal. Carried out fillet in similar position.

For the welding, following standards, code & specification. Referring the documentation and maintaining the welding procedures, checking the welder qualification, hold points, erection of welding inspection methods, checking the welding equipments, Materials in filler for electrode type to be selected.

Joint fit up, aligning the joint main ting the pre heat, checking welding process, inter pass clean & Temp, background surfaces, NDT examination.

Monitoring of weld appearance, size of the weld to be check, accuracy check of welding, maintaining post weld treatment.

Processes handheld such as GTAW, SMAW,

NDT Inspections such as, RT, PT, UT.

In Pipe welding worked in different schedules and different materials of pipe, sizes from 1/2inch to 30 inch of, CS, SS, Alloy steel, Schedules 40, 80, 120 and etc

Doing Material Inspection and checking the Material Specifications, Material Grade, Chemical Composition, and Dimensions

Submitting WPS/PQR for the client’s approval

Controlling the welding consumables and maintaining the Storing procedures as per code/standards

Check the parameters of welding and counter check with approved WPS.

Before welding, doing the fit up inspection for proper root gap, groove angle, root face and checking the preheat temperature

During welding, conducting the In-process welding inspection, checking the preheat and inter pass temperature, electrical parameters and inspecting proper cleaning between the weld beads

Monitoring welding processes with pre and post-weld heat treatment process if any requirement as per code and drawings

After welding, doing the final Visual Inspection and offering for Non Destructive Testing as required

KNOWLEDGE OF REFERENCE CODES:

ASME B31.3 (Process piping)

ASME Section IX, VIII, V,

API 1104

AWS D1.1

ISO 9001:2008

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparing and review of quality control program documents, method statements and Inspection and Test Plans

Performing stage by stage inspection and in process inspection as per the ITP

Monitoring the welding (before, during & after Welding)

Coordinating the welder qualification

Welders audit on daily basis

Performing defect analysis

Visual inspection for all jobs

Preparation the documentations for the test packs and final dossier submission to client for approval.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

Good Communication Skills

Ability to deal with people diplomatically

Ability to train the people in a process

Willingness to learn,

Ability to grasp things better

Strive for perfection.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Gunabalan

Father Name : Periyakaruppan

Gender : Male

Nationality : Indian

Date of birth : 27th March 1989

Religion : Indian-Hindu

Marital Status : Married.

Languages Known : Tamil, English, and Hindi

Passport No : J1948138

Passport Expiry date : 08/07/2020

Passport issued at : Madurai

Permanent Address : 1/55, Yadava Street,

Ariyanendal (Post),

Paramakudi (TK)

Ramanathapuram District,

Tamil Nadu

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the above-furnished details are true and correct to best of my knowledge.

Yours Sincerely

(P.GUNABALAN)

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