NACE II Coating or Paintg Inspector, QA/QC /Sales in Paints or marine

VIVEK KUMAR TOTALA

: 009********** / ******** / 098********

: ****@******.***&***********@*****.***

: Hempel Paints Bahrain SPC, P.O Box 997, Manama, Bahrain

In quest of professional enrichment opportunities in Quality Assurance & Control / Inspection /

Testing with growth oriented organization

PROFILE SUMMARY

• A competent professional with over 6 years of experience in

Quality Control, Process Improvement, System Implementation,

Customer Satisfaction, Inspection & Testing

• Possess a very good understanding of quality assurance in flow

process and operations

• Proficient in implementing cost saving measures to achieve

substantial reduction in terms of man days & energy consumption

• Showed competency in handling process improvements and quality

related activities involving resource planning & mobilisation, in-

process inspection and co-ordination with internal departments

• Demonstrated proficiency in executing various tests & inspection of

various products in accordance with various quality standards;

expertise in maintaining quality standards for incoming materials

• Ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, norms &

practices, identifying gaps and taking corrective action

• Sound knowledge and experience of coatings and inspections

in tank coatings (various types), concrete coatings, silicon coatings

(Fouling release), Anti-foulings and Pipeline coatings

• Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and

motivating teams to achieve their objectives

• Deft in maintaining high quality standards with first-class

analytical, design and problem solving skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Reviewing quality assurance procedures, inspection manuals & inspection report & vetting as per the standards

• Scheduling Inspection Engineers to meet the execution targets

• Taking corrective & preventive actions on the non-conformance or rejection of the incoming material

• Ensuring the documentation and implementation of procedures and systems as per QMS at all stages of process

• Analysing non-conformances and improving supplier quality to meet the organization’s requirements

• Taking stringent quality measures including preparation / maintenance of necessary documents to ensure

compliance with above standards & customer requirements

• Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operations

• Developing & evaluating vendor and conducting periodic audit of vendor and subcontract process

• Creating & sustaining dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high

performance amongst team members

CERTIFICATION

• NACE "Coating Inspector Level 2-Certified" (2010)CIP No. 27215

WORK EXPERIENCE

Since Sep’11 associated with Hempel A/S, Hempel Paints Bahrain S.P.C., as Senior Executive / Coating Advisor

(PCMC& TSD)

Key Highlights

• Extended assistance in the efficient flow of Technical Services

in the area and ensure compliance with Hempel Paints

Guidelines and Policies as Management Directives.

• Actively participated in:

o Audit process and knowledge of the Role profiles and KPI’s.

o Training/Career pathway process by attending training programs as outlined by the Regional PC/MC Sales

and TSD Director.

• Involved in selling TS when opportunity arises in Arab Ship Building and Reparing Yard (ASRY, Bahrain) and other

Protective division like Ministry Of Bahrain etc.,

• Acted on TSPO request and submit daily activities, progress and expense reports for internal and external

invoicing. Reports summary on monthly basis.

• Maintainedspecifications procedures&issued are correct and in line with Company and Corporate Guidelines.

• Extended assistance to Regional PC/MC Sales and TSD Director with resource planning and manpower allocation.

• Assigned projects &participated in daily inspections & prepared project (final/progress) reports.

• Employed as Paint manufacturers Technical Representative and involved in working on various Marine Dry-

docking and New build projects, oil & gas and local projects like Cargo hold and ballast tank refurbishments and

condition surveys as well as internal and external hull refurbishments on multiple types of vessels including but

not limited to VLCC, LNG, Bulk carriers, chemical tankers and various Rigs throughout the Bahrain

o Involved in testing monitoring gauging and comparing coating preparation and application for

conformance to manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications

o Conducted specification writing and coating failure analysis investigations on numerous projects

o Carried out Coating Conditions surveys with research and development of marine coatings

Jul’10 to Jul’11 associated with Berger Paints India Ltd., designated as Senior Executive/ QC and

Painting/Coating Inspector Engineer

Key Highlights

• Distinction of being QA/QC Painting Inspector & carried out inspection

before, during and after surface preparation and coating application

operations

• Led responsibilities as Painting/Coating Inspector with IOCL (Indian Oil

Corporation ltd) Paradip Refinery Project in Paradip, Orissa behalf of

Berger Paints India Ltd from Dec ‘10.

• Carried out inspection activities for Structural, plates, tank and its lining

• Acquired knowledge of:

• CS1 structural’s and same for fire proofing jobs with concreting of 3-4 coat system.

• Various paint application method and knowledge of paint like epoxy, Inorganic, etc.

• Paint defects as runs, sags, drips, over-spray & under thickness shall be rejected and repaired as necessary.

• Involved in prepare a report, filling up all relevant information in to the Painting Inspection Report and submit

them to the Client for acceptance.

• Ensured quality standard in each and every step of the coating process such as Grit blasting, power tool cleaning,

and Vacuum cleaning, full coat spray painting&stripe coating

• Carried out checks of DFT of the coated surface and give instruction to the sprayer and touch up painters for the

DFT and proper condition of the coated surface

• Knowledge of:

• Surface contamination test for chlorides

• Relative humidity test.

• Blasting standard inspection

• Very well knowledge in blasting standard (SA1, SA2, SA21/2, SA3, SP11, SP3 & SP12)

Jun’07 to Jun’10 associated with R.A. Engineering and Construction Ltd., as Senior Executive/QC Inspector

Engineer

Key Highlights

• Actively involved in managing all Quality Inspection regarding Painting and Blasting Activities.

• Conducted checks of the humidity of the air presents in the coating area and maintained it through the process.

• Ensured quality standard in each and every step of the coating process. (Grit blasting, power tool cleaning, and

Vacuum cleaning, full coat spray painting, stripe coating and final inspection).

• Checked the DFT of the coated surface and give instruction to the sprayer and touch up painters for the DFT and

proper condition of the coated surface.

• Managed humidity gauge (Sling psychrometer) WFT gauge, DFT gauge, steel temperature gauge, Profile gauge and

holiday detector etc.

• Handled the gamut of activities encompassing:

o Block stage blasting and painting for the new ship.

o Different types of pipes to apply the painting

o Quality control report and do the necessary documentation.

ACADEMIC DETAILS

• B.E. (Chemical) from Sathyabama University, India in 2007 with 84%

o Achieved Top five ranks for 4 semesters.

o Participated in cultural events of college for 2 years and won prize for evening

slot program.

Other Courses

• NACE Level 2 from NACE (National Association for Corrosion Engineering) in 2010

MAJOR PROJECT HANDLED

Title: Production of Caustic Soda/Caustic Flakes Using Membrane Cell Process

Company; Tamil Nadu Petro-products Ltd.

Tenure: Since Mar’07

Title: Role of Bioreactors in Effluent Treatment Plant

Company; Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Tenure: Dec’05

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

• Attended In-plant training in:

o Binani Zinc Limited, Kerala where worked in Production Plant.

o Cochin Minerals and Rutiles Limited, Kerala where worked in Production Plant.

o Manufacture of Ammonia, Madras Fertilizers Ltd.

PERSONAL DETAILS

8th March 1986

Date of Birth:

Permanent Address: 60, Pursawalkam High Road, flat no 1-b, Navnidhan Apartments, Chennai-7,

Tamil Nadu, India.Telephone No. : +914*-********

Nationality: India

Gender: Male

Marital Status: Married

Passport No.: F5647739

Languages Known: Tamil, Hindi and English

Location Preference: Anywhere in India/ Overseas Assignments

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