Aut Inspector, Senior Welding & Coating Inspector

CURRICULUM VITAE

BALAJE .R

LOCATION-(Present) MEXICO (offshore)

EDUCATION Bachelorof Engineering:Mechanical Engg

AnnaUniversity (1stclass)

QUALIFICATIONS WELDING

CSWIP3.2.2–SeniorWeldingInspectorCertNo# 56454 ValidTill9thApril2020

Attended Training in IWIT (Internal Weld Visual Tool) Conducted by Chevron/Allseas in Italy

COATING

NACELEVEL2–CoatingInspectorCertNo# 18966

Valid Till 31st May 2021(Training to NACE Level 3)

NDT

CSWIP AUT DATA INTERPRETER LEVEL 2(Cert No- 109960)

ASNTLevel II –UT, PT, RT&MT, Radiographic Film Interpretation

QA/IRCA/QMS

LEADAUDITOR –QMS(IRCACertified)–ISO 9001:2008

OFFSHORE CERTIFICATES & MEDICAL

OffshoreSurvivalCertificate –BOSIET-Including Norwegian(OPTIOApproved) ValidTill 4thOctober 2022

Seaman’sPassportavailable –Panama Series –789004

OGUKMedicalAvailable

Seafarer MedicalAvailable

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate Available

Computer Skills – Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, Word, etc

CAREER SUMMARY Over 14 years’experience as Senior QA-QCMulti-Discipline/ AUT Inspector specializing in Piping,Welding& Coating Inspection, NDTfor Petroleum,Oil&Gas,FPSO, LNG,andRefineries&Manufacturing Industries.

MAJOR PROJECTS WORKED:

1.Polarled,Asgard&Valemon Subsea Compression,Edvard Krieg Project,GINA KROG/ STATOIL-NORWAY

2.Gorgon &Jansz Upstream Project /CHEVRON-AUSTRALIA

3.Lucius Field Development Project /ENTERPRISE FIELD SERVICES-USA

4.ROTA 3/PetroBras& Shell BC-10/Brazil

5.IKHWEZI/PETRO SA – SOUTH AFRICA

6.JUBLIEE PHASE 1A /TULLOW OIL-GHANA

7.Q4C / L6B-L8P4,WINTERSHALL – NETHERLAND

8.YORK FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT/SAIPEM-NETHERLAND & UK

9.BLOCK 15,17,CLOV,PAZFLOR,GIRI / TOTAL E&P – ANGOLA,BLOCK 31 PSVM /BP ANGOLA

10.SOUTH NEMBA,CONGO RIVER CROSSING,MAFMUEIRA/CHEVRON- ANGOLA

11.KIZOMBA SATELLITE/EXXON MOBIL-ANGOLA

SKILLS AND STRENGTH

1. Experiencein mechanical, weldinginspectionof vessels, Boilers,heatexchangers,and GasTurbine piping.

2. Experience in pressurepiping,processpipingcodesASMEB31.1/ B31.3,ASMESec II/V/VIII/ IX.

3. ExperiencewithAWSD1.1Structural weldingstandards& DNV OS F101 (Offshore)

4.Experiencein InspectionofCarbonsteel,CRA,Stainlesssteel, Duplex,AlloySteel,galvanizedand nickel, Inconel,nickel-copper,FRPandGRP. Perform PMI (Positive Material Identification) for special materials and verify the content percentage is according to the specification.

5. ExperiencewithInterpretation ofRadiographsforpipelinesasper the approved procedures and relevantacceptancecodes.

6.Familiarwithwelding processes SMAW,GMAW,GTAW,SAW,FCAW,PAW,OAW,OrbitalWelding, Brazing,Soldering,GrindingandCuttingProcess.

7. Experience inwelding procedures qualifications,welderperformance qualifications, Mechanicaland destructive tests.

8. Experience inwitness ofHydrotest,Pneumatic test and Leaktest.

9. ExperiencewithReviewofTest Packsforpipelinesasper the approved proceduresandproject requirements.

10.KnowledgeinCodes&Standards forWelding/Coating industrysuchasNACE,SSPC, BS,DNV,NORSOK,API,AWS,ASME,ISO&ASTM.

11. Involved ininspection andmonitoringwithstrongtechnicalbackgroundandgoodpracticalexperience in applying corrosion mitigationstrategies tooil/gas/petrochemicalindustry.

Detailedknowledgeand expertisein corrosionmonitoring, chemicalinhibitor treatment and injection,

Protectivecoatings,pipelineintegrity, corrosion/mechanical damage assessment andcathodic protection

(CP) systemdesign.

AUDITING EXPERIENCE

1.Participatedin both internal&externalaudits.Preparingtheauditschedule and conducting theaudits for sub-contractors,Welding,NDT,Coating accordingly.(ISO9001:2008),QMS

2.ExternalAudit–BP-Cameron/Block31Project, PSVM,

3.ExternalAudit–CHEVRON/DSME-SouthNembaProject

4.ExternalAudit–Ponticelli/Exxon Mobil–KizombaSatellite Project

5.ExternalAudit–TOTAL-CLOV Project - Coating

6.InternalAudit–Coating/Prezioso,-NDT/Occeaneering/Welding

AUT, PAUT, TOFD & UT EXEPERIENCE

Experience with Interpretation of AUT (Pipe Wizard Analysis) OLYMPUS OMNISCAN MX2 (Tom view Software),TOFD (Time of Flight Diffraction) for pipe lines as per the approved procedures and relevant acceptance criteria.Familiar with AUT Systems like RTD (Roto Scan), Olympus-RD Tech(Phased Array-Pipe Wizard),Shaw Pipeline- IN focus

Responsible for audits of mainline and double joint AUT weld scans, system set-ups, Providing input and assistance with AUT-related technical deviation requests and associated documentation.Online Monitoring and Evaluate the Scan result of Girth Welds Using Tomo Viewer

Actively involved in preparing the Audit schedule, Checklist for NDT Sub-Contractors & perform the AUT Audit as per the Plan,Check the AUT Calibrations (Cal. IN & Cal. OUT) and as per the Procedures, Provide reporting of AUT QA/QC metrics to the Project Team

Complete spot-checks of contractor AUT procedures, inspection activities and quality records to verify adherence to project specifications, with detailed reviews of AUT scans

Conversant in ASME Section V,ASTM E1961,BS 7706, DNV OS F101- APPENDIX D & E,API 1104& Total E & P Standards, Project NDE Specification.

Preparing Scan Plan for TOFD and Phased Array for Weld scan using ES BEAM TOOL by Eclipse Scientific. Having Sound Practical Knowledge in PAUT(performing the initial calibration set up & scan)

These include Reviewing NDE Procedures, supervising of personnel, logistics, Having Sound Practical Knowledge in Ultrasonic Testing (A-SCAN) and able to scan the weld joints & identifies the defects

To Ensure timely and appropriate reporting of non-conformances with follow-up review and assistance to confirm close-out.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Jan 2013 – To Till Date ALLSEAS

Position: QC SUPERVISOR / AUT INSPECTOR / SENIOR LEAD WELDING & COATING

Vessels Worked: Pioneering Spirit, Solitaire, Audacia, Lorelay, Togmor

Prestigious Projects Worked –Nord Stream 2 (2400km From Russia to Germany/48”) Turkstream (980km/Russia to Turkey-32”),Sur De Texas-Tuxpan(700km – 42” /USA-Mexico),Polarled (482 km - 36”/Offshore-Norway/1st Deepest Pipeline in Continental Shelf),Rota 3-Offshore Brasil-300km(20” & 24”)

Location -Offshore – Gulf of Mexico, Brasil, Norway, Netherland, Denmark, South Africa, Italy,Mexico

Involved in various Diameter of Pipe Size (2” to 42” Inch) including Piggy back & CRA Pipeline. Including Installation of PLET, PLEM (Manifolds) &Inline TEE Structures

OFFSHORE WELDING

1.Input the Pipe Sequence Numbers & ensure the pipeline anode sequence is placed in order and upload in the Pipe Tally system. Verifying the transition joint is placed as per the given sequence ex(CWC-Thickness Change),material thickness change etc

2.Uploading all pipe tracking data, weld information, NDT Report information data in to the pipe book.

3.Involved with CRA Pipeline Project carrying out Camera Inspection for the root and Digital radiography for final weld or AUT

4.Monitoring the rod store temperature, fit up check, hi-low, welding parameters & visual inspection as per the approved project QC Plan. Conduct Welder Qualification Test (WQT) as per the approved WPS.

OFFSHORE COATING

1. Verifying all the Heat Shrink sleeves are received on board with mentioned batch numbers & respective certificates. Involved in all type of offshore coatings HSS, FBE, Concrete, CMPE, GSPU, SPU, IMPP, Infill Gravel, Foam, Flame Spray, Powder Coating Etc.

2. Perform all type of test- Salt test, Profile, Dust Check, Peel test, Impact test, Foam density check etc as per the offshore project specification. Conduct PPT, PQT as per the project requirements

3. Inspection of Shrink sleeves to make sure no voids traps after the final heating is over.

4. Monitoring the activities all around the shift and mention in the specific report format.

Sep 2012– Dec 2012 TULLOW, TECHNIP(SERIMAX)-USA,Ghana-Offshore

Vessel Name: G-1200

Position - QA/QC Supervisor/Manager (Welding, AUT, Coating)

Project: Jubilee Phase 1A

12” Water Injection Flow line & 10” Dual Flexible Risers

Monitoring all the Shift QC Inspectors & directly reporting the daily activities and schedule to the Project manager

Jun2012–Sep 2012 WINTERSHALL(GRUPSERVICII PETROLIERE)-Netherland’s Offshore

Vessel Name: GSP FALCON

Lead MultiDiscipline Inspector (Welding, AUT, Coating)

Project: Q4-C/10’’Re-Routing

Dec2008–May2012 TOTAL (SUBSEA7)-Angola/Onshore

QA/QC SUPERVISOR

Projects Involved–CLOVforTOTAL(Doublejoints, RiserTower, Mudmat,FLET,Manifold,CCF,etc),SOUTHNEMBAforChevron (DeckJacket 124meters Height)andalsoCRX (CongoRiverCrossing) InvolvedintheInspection(BothWelding, AUT&Coating)of offshoresurface andsubsurfaceinfrastructure like Deck,JacketInstallation,DoubleJoints BuoyancyTanks, SuctionPiles,RiserTowers,BargePipeLine Laying, Manifold,Jumpers andBUOY

Jun2007–Nov2008 QP, RASGAS,QATAR GAS (Applus Velosi)-Qatar/Onshore

QA/QCMultiDiscipline Inspector

Offshore linepipe (54 km): InspectionduringFBEand Concrete Weight Coating, installationofanodesandloadout to barges.Painting inspectionduring factoryapplicationofZincrichEpoxy on42”pipesfor aboveground.

Onshore pipeline: Inspection during 2.4 km - Dia 42” condensate pipelineconstruction,aboveandbelowground,weldingand coating relatedactivities,PWHT &Hydrotestwitness,vendorassessment,HSE activities, QAand SUSAaudits.

May2006–June2007 VIJAYTANKS&VESSELSLTD-India

InspectionEngineer

InvolvedinConstructionofStorageTanks(CryogenicandCrudeOil), Sphere, Column, includes welding, coatingand NDTactivities.

PIPING &WELDINGINSPECTOR

1.Material inspectionofRawmaterials, prefabricated materials&Reviewof materialcertificates to checkcompliancewith projectspecifications andmeetingtherequiredmechanical/physical/chemical compositionvalues.

2.CheckupofMTC'Sofall receivedweldingconsumables atsitetoensurethatall weldingconsumables, gases, flux,fillerwires meetthecode/specificationrequirementand are ingoodconditionpriorto use.

3.StagewiseInspection asper QCplan offabrication: like MaterialIdentification, MaintainingMaterial trace ability,welder Qualification,DimensionalChecks,Fitup/ToleranceChecksandallother activities concerning theQualityControl.

4.Toidentifyand prepareWeldingProcedureSpecification(WPS) &PQRforjobsasper specifications andverifyWeldersmeetPQRrequirements.

5.TomonitorWelderperformance andconductvisualinspection ofwelds andrepairsaccordance with companyproceduresand internationalcodesof practice.

6.EnsureCalibration of weldingmachinesandOvensatregularintervals.

7.Establishingthatweldingprocedures areavailableatshopfloor,havebeenapproved asrequiredand are being employedinweldingproduction.

8.Conversantwith InternationalCodes likeASMEsectionII,V, VIII,IX,ASMEB31.3,AWSD1.1,API

1104, API650,ISO 5817,API5Letc

9.Conduction ofWeldersqualification tests asperAWSD1.1,ASMEIX,API1104 andapplicable project specificationsand verifying welderperformancerecord.

10.Tocoordinatewithclientstoundertake procedureQualificationTest(PQT)andinspection test specimenandwitness destructivetests.

11.Welding inspection of various pipingmaterialslike duplex stainless steel,low temperaturecarbon steel, stainless steel,internalcoated piping using with coatedsleevepipe,whichprotectsthecorrosionof weldarea.

12. Preparationandmaintenance of welding summary, statistics,weldrepairanalysis,testpackages, reportsanddocumentation.

13.Identifyingtherootcauses oftheweldingrelated problems andtakingthecorrectiveandpreventive action.

14.Toconductawareness training programonqualitywelds andNDTforwelders.

15.Responsibleforthemarkingandrectificationofall weldrepairs identifiedbyvisualandNDE process.

16.To observeandmonitortheimplementationof inspectionand testplanwithRegards towelding related activities andNDT.

17.WitnessofallNDTProcess andreviewingNDTreports.

18.Monitoringcalibration ofInspection,Measuring&Testing Equipments.

19.WitnesstheHydrostatic test, pneumatic test,Pressuretestand vacuumtest as per projectprocedure.

20.Carryoutinspectionandevaluation offitness for serviceof equipmentslike pumps &motors,static equipmentslike vessels,heater package,flarestacketc.withthirdpartyandobtainedfinal acceptance.

21.Maintainthelatestversionofallcontracts documents, drawings,specificationsandInternational standards.

22.Inspectionand witnessingofcathodes protectionsystemusedin the onshorefacilities,whichincludes

pipingsystem, pipeline,andstoragetanketc.

23.ResponsibilitiesincludingmonitoringTOMAWAC system(Traceabilityof MaterialsandWelded AssemblyControlsystem),coordinating allrelevantdepartments, in order togetfinalmaterialtraceability report. Familiarization in PTS (Pipe Tally System)

24. Preparation ofTest Packs individualsystemwise, which includesmaterialcertificates,welding history records, NDTreports,equipment&installationandalignmentreport,CPreports, compilingsub- contractorsdocuments,coating reports,hydro testreports, pneumatic testreports,pressuretestreports etc, and gettingclient's approval.

25. Submissionoffinal reportsanddocuments forQA/QCDeptforreviewandapprovalfromclients.

COATING INSPECTOR

1.Studying projectspecifications andmakingfamiliarwith projectqualityrequirements.

2.ChecktheAbrasives andblastingActivities andensurethequalitypractice.

3.CheckingProduct identification, Packingcondition,DocumentationandverifyingDeliveryNotes

MaterialBatchCertificates.

4.MonitoringallFBECoatings inPipelines andrelevantactivities.Involved inPassiveFire Protection applicationandmonitoringaspects.

5. VisualCheckonPaintStorageCondition.

6.CheckingQCinstruments/Equipmentsarecalibrated as perprojectsQAproceduresandmake availabilityof allthecalibrationcertificates atsite office.

7.Coordinating withcontractorforMakingsufficientnumbers ofPaintTestpanels foreachpaintsystem andqualifying throughnecessarynondestructiveand Destructivetests like DFTchecks,cross cut,pull of Adhesion testasper ISO,ASTMstandards.

8.Identificationwithreference toPaintsystembypipingclasswith thespecificationrequirements.

9.Checkthe blasting pressureatnozzlebyusingHypodermic needlegauge.

10.MonitordailyTemperature,RelativehumidityandDewPointRecords.

11.CheckingSurfaceCleanliness,AnchorProfile andAbrasives as per therequirementsofthe project specifications. Check profileheightbyusingTestextape& Calibrated micrometer

12.VerifyingMaterialsmeetingtopaintsystem, Paint mixingratio,and Potlife asper thePaintProduct

Data Sheet.

13.CheckWetFilmThickness (WFT),DryFilmThickness (DFT)foreachcoatasper project/

manufacturer’srecommendations.

14.Completion ofdailyprogressandweeklyInspectionreportsheets.

15.Visual CheckonStorageCondition, Storage area, foradequatestorageareaand verifynoDamage to painteditems.

16.Check forPainted surfacefreefromdefects like Sagging,holidays,peeloff,runs, orangepeels etc.

17.Attendingweeklyqualitymeetingswithclientandcontractors,subcontractor’squalityrepresentative

andsolving projectqualityrelated problems.

18.Checkingthe epoxy,liningpaint, andPolyurethanewith coal tarmixedcoating., Performholiday testing forPP,FRP,and Polyurethanecoatedpipes for loweringintrenches.

19.CheckActivities thatare deviatingfromProjectSpecifications.

20.MonitortheAbrasiveswhenspecified non-recyclable.

21.Makingarrangementsfor necessaryMaterialVerification &Traceability, ofpainting/coatingmaterials andavailabilityof Batch and testcertificates.

22.Makingperiodicalchecks in contractorspaintingstorage andpaint applicationfacilities toconformthe proper storage,mixing, thinning,applicationmethodsandtechniques toconformprojectpainting/coating specification/manufacturersrecommendationsandinternationalstandards aremet.

23.SubmissionofFinal Painting InspectionReportforClient’sApproval.

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Nationality : INDIAN

Date of Birth : 10/07/1985

Father’s Name : RAMANATHAN.K

Sex : MALE

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Languages known : FLUENT ENGLISH, HINDI, TAMIL, FRENCH

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Mobile Number : +91-918*******,+91-958*******

Home Town : Srirangam, Trichy

AVAILABLE VISAS: USA (B1 OCS, B1/B2, SCHENGEN, GHANA, ANGOLA-Expired)

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