QA/QC Engineer
Resume:
A.RAJAMANIKANDAN
QA/QC Engineer
Mobile: 009**-********
*********@*****.***
B.E Mechanical Engineering (1995-1999)(From Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamilnadu, India).
API-510 (Certificate No: 42755)
API-653 (Certificate No: 48481)
API-570 (Certificate No: 51827)
AWS –CWI (Certificate No: 09013561)
ASNT Level –II in UT, RT, MT, LPT
18 years of Mechanical Inspection / QA/QC experience (13+years in Kuwait and 5 years in India) associated with the construction projects in Oil &Gas and Petrochemical sector.
Professional Profile:
Working as an Inspection Engineer for Kuwait Oil Company through Worley Parsons Kuwait- Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development Program Phase (60 MBOPD) Project from 2017 to May 2019.
Worked as a QA/QC Engineer for KNPC MAB Refinery –Clean Fuels Project from 2014 to 2017.
Specific expertise in QA/QC activities related with Fabrication, Erection, NDE, Mechanical Clearance, Testing and Painting activities of Piping, Pressure vessels, Storage tanks.
Conversant with ISO standards and codes like ASME section-IX, section-VIII division-1 & 2 section II Part-A & C, section-V, ASME B-31.3,31.4,31.8 ASME B16.9 & B 16.5, Shell DEPs, API 650,510,570,653 and API 1104 etc.
Successfully handled various projects independently
Areas of expertise:
Coordination of project QA/QC activities with EPC and ensuring KOC & KNPC procedure requirements are being followed at every stage in the project
Participating in PIM with Vendors for the fabrication and Manufacturing of bought–out items.
Conduct of base line thickness survey for piping & equipment.
Inspection activities related with shutdown works including hot tapping and Tie-In works.
Leading the team of the quality control engineers and inspectors for the various disciplines
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Organizing of QC Engineer/Inspectors as per work requirements for all disciplines.
Monitoring of Inspection activities and co-ordination for quality related issues with Clients.
Attending of Monthly/Weekly progress meeting with Clients.
Liaisons with Client’s Representatives for smooth progressing of the Project.
Conducting the Internal Audits on the regular basis for the effective implementation of ISO and Project requirements.
Preparation of project quality plans, Quality Control Procedures and Inspection & Test Plans for various activities.
Preparation of WPS, PQR and carrying out the Welder Performance Qualification tests.
Witnessing the mechanical testing of materials and Welding procedure coupons tests.
Review and approving of Material test certificate as per the specific requirements.
Material Receiving Inspection and Material Identification of project materials as per Client’s procedure.
Implementation Quality requirements through Inspection at site along with the QC Team.
Training and familiarization of project requirements to the all of the discipline QC engineers and Inspectors.
Issuing of Site Instructions and Internal NCRs to the construction team for substandard activities.
Stage wise Inspection of fit-ups, dimensional, welding etc, if required.
Preparation of weld maps.
Stage wise Inspection of fit-ups, dimensional, welding etc, if required.
Verify compliance with quality control procedures and systems for welding, PWHT, NDT, and materials traceability control, including compliance with safety requirements.
Analyzing on welder repair rates, collect welding statistical information for quality and progress management, and advice on measures for improvements.
Interpretation of radiographs as per relevant Code.
Witnessing the other NDT, PWHT, Pressure testing and Pneumatic tests as per approved procedures.
Witnessing the Surface preparation and Painting and different types of coating Inspection.
Inspection of Heat Shrink Sleeve coating for the joints and Thermal Insulation works.
Witnessing the Holiday Inspection of Coating/Lining works.
Preparation and Submission of Line-wise, NDT, Hardness records etc. for the Hydro test Packages.
Preliminary walk-down inspection for the Pressure testing along with the client’s representatives.
Issuing the Punch items to Construction departments before the pressure tests.
Co-ordination with Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Teams for the start-up of the plant.
Preparation of Final Punch list and Co-ordination of Walk-down Inspection for Mechanical Completion of the project as per Contract terms and conditions.
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Preparation and handing over of the Final Construction and Quality Dossier to the client as per contract requirements.
Visual inspection of GRP & RTRP pipe fabrication, erection, alignment, elevation checking and conducting hydro test.
Co-ordinated for Shutdown works including hot tapping and Stopling of piping Tie-In works.
Well familiar with Refinery safe work practices.
Employment History:
Employer : Kuwait Oil Company (through Worley Parsons Kuwait)
Project : Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development Program Phase -1
Designation & Duration : Inspection Engineer, July 2017 to May 2019
Employer : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (through HESTON Kuwait)
Project : Clean Fuels Project - EPC Package 2 (MAB-2).
Designation & Duration : QA/QC Engineer Aug 2014 to June 2017
Employer : GS Engineering & Construction, Korea
Project : North LPG Tank Farm Project at MAA Refinery
Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), Kuwait
Designation : QA/QC Engineer
Duration : Jan 2012 to Aug 2014
Employer : Integral Services Co W.L.L, Kuwait
Project #1 : New Facilities for H2S Removal from SWS Flash Drum off gas in sour
water at MAB Refinery
Project#2 : Parallel H.P.Steam Header Gas plant at MAA Refinery
Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), Kuwait
Designation : QA/QC Engineer
Duration : Oct 2010 to Dec 2011
Employer : Ahmadiah Contracting &Trading Co., Kuwait
Project : Revamp of Effluent Treatment Facilities at MAA, MAB & SHU Refineries
Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC), Kuwait
Designation : QA/QC Engineer
Duration : April 2009 to Sep 2010
Employer : Integral Services Co W.L.L, Kuwait
Project#1 : Facilities Upgrade and Relocation of U/G Process Piping For GC-22
Client : Kuwait Oil Company
Main Contractor : SK Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd
Designation : QA/QC Engineering
Duration : May 2006 to April 2008
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Project #2 : Turn Around 2006 (Polyethylene Mechanical)
Client : Equate Petrochemical Company
Employer : SPIC JEL Engineering Construction Ltd, India
Client : Re vamp of thermal power plant. (Annual maintenance)
Project : 2x125 MW Akrimota Thermal Power Project, Gujarat.
Client : Spic -India
Project : Phosphoric Plant (PA), Sulphuric Acid Plant.
Employer : Babu Engineering Corporation, India
Project : Balance of Plant (BOP).
Client : Neyveli Lignite Corporation.
Personal Profile:
Date of Birth : 1st May 1975
Sex : Male
Languages Known : English, Tamil & Malayalam
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Address for Communication : 165, Sri Narayana Swamy Bhavan
Pulavar Vilai, Ganesapuram, Nagercoil-629001
Driving License : Valid Kuwait Driving License
Passport Detail:
Passport No. : Z2402581
Place of Issue : Kuwait
Date of Issue : 4th Oct 2012
Date of Expiry : 3rd Oct 2022
(A.RAJAMANIKANDAN )
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