SONY CHACKO

Contact: +919*********/+914********* ~ E-Mail: acbo9w@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking senior level assignments in Quality Assurance and Quality Control with leading organisation of repute.

PROFILE SUMMARY

Performance driven professional with nearly 10 years of expertise in Quality Assurance & Control and Inspection of

Piping / Welding across different industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Power Plant

Resourceful in Welding & Special Process Quality Management, NDT, Implementation & monitoring of QC Tools

Expertise in managing Quality Assurance & Control in Construction of Pipes, Pipeline and Equipment Welding for Oil &

Gas, Petroleum, Petrochemical and Refinery Projects

Sound knowledge of Codes & Standards such as ASME SEC IX/VIII -1/V/II/ B31.3, API 1104, AWS D1.1& ASTM stds.

Well versed with Client Engineering Standards includes Saudi Aramco (SAES), Worley persons, SABIC.

Holds the distinction of getting approval for Piping / Welding Inspection from various companies such as Saudi

Aramco, Saipem, Worley parsons, NCP, JGC, Daelim, Sabic, Sasref, CBI-Lummus, Fluor, Samsung, Petrofac, SK E

& C, etc.

An effective communicator with strong interpersonal, problem solving, people management & organisational abilities

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS / CERTIFICATIONS

Saudi Aramco approved Welding Inspector (SAP# 70012075)

CSWIP (3.1) Certified Welding Inspector (Certificate No. 33182/2)

ASNT NDT Level –II in UT, RT, PT & MT

Training in ASNT level 2 from Indus Can Petroleum Institute, India.

Specialization Course in Oil Field Engineering and Quality Control (Indus Can Petroleum Institute, India)

Specialization Course on Fibreglass Reinforced Thermosetting Resin (RTR) Pipe System handling & Assembly From

Bondstrand Ltd., KSA.

EDUCATION

2006 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Thiyagarajar Polytechnic College, Trissur with 75%

2004 B.Sc. (Mathematics) from Madras University, Chennai, with 50%

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sep’ 07 - Oct’13 with Mohammad Al-Mojil Group (MMG), Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Designation: QA/QC Inspector Piping/Welding

Key Result Areas

Implementing quality tools to ensure process capability per specification requirements, monitoring by control plan

preparing and implementing improvement and corrective action plant

Ensuring quality assurance for new products/equipment in manufacturing by inspection control in various stages, process

control as per standards

Maintaining quality standards for incoming materials ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, norms & practices

Developing a framework of quality standards, procedures & systems and overseeing smooth implementation at clients’ end

Managing quality assurance & control activities involving resource planning, in-process inspection and coordination with the

internal departments in adherence to policies and procedures

Conducting awareness program for welders, welding operators and fitters

Material inspection & verifying the material traceability, checking colour coding, test certificates & physical conditions

In-process inspection and quality surveillance & monitoring of welding parameters.

Guiding welders in attending repairs & verifying As-built Drawings with P&ID

Wasit Inlet Gas Process Project Package#1(Saudi Aramco) Nov‘12 – OCT’13

Highlights

Pivotal in managing Welding and other QC Inspection Activities of the project

Effectively monitored welders performance and to ensure that they performed with the limits of their Qualifications and

ensured the essential variables in accordance to approved specification

Pivotal in conducting stage wise inspection on welding i.e. before, during after and maintaining calibration certificates for

gauges and measuring instruments, corresponding records

Oversaw the interpretation of RT Films, Inspection of PT, MT & UT as applicable in the drawings and client specifications

Preparing Non-conformance Reports, resolution and implementation of corrective actions

Co-coordinating with client & co-inspectors to accomplish various quality requirements of the project.

MMG Fabrication Shop, Dammam Jan‘09 – Oct’12

Highlights:

Served as a Lead Inspector for renewal of ASME Certification

Efficaciously worked with 5 co-inspectors for Quality Assurance & Control

Pivotal in managing Welding and other QC Inspection Activities of various clients such as Saudi ARAMCO,WORLEY

PARSONS, NCP, JGC, DAELIM, SABIC, SASREF, CBI-Lummnus, SAIPEM, FLOUR, PETROFAC & SK E & C,etc.

Contributed significantly towards:

o Preparing WPS, PQR, WQTR & other Quality Control Documents

o PWHT / Stress relieving: Supervision & inspecting local stress relieving for weld joints & review of graph & records

o Co-coordinating with client & co-inspectors to accomplish various quality requirements of the project. Responsible

for quality report presented in Monthly PSR (Project Status Review) meeting for all projects

o Conducting PQR, WQT & Tool Box Meetings for Welders, Pipe Fitters, etc.

Oversaw the interpretation of RT Films, Inspection of PT, MT & UT as applicable in the drawings and client specifications

Saudi ARAMCO WIPS, (Aindar & Uthmaniyah) Sep‘07 – Dec’08

Highlights:

Essayed a stellar role in:

o Material inspection & verifying material traceability, checking colour coding, test certificates and physical conditions

o Verifying fabrication and erection of pipe spools as per isometric drawing

o Preparing Non-conformance Reports, resolution and implementation of corrective actions

o Surveillance Inspection in the store for ensuring the proper storage system of materials, equipments, welding

consumables and other bought out components

Instrumental role in Safely conducting stage wise inspection activities as per SATIP

Efficiently monitoring RTR Spool Installation, Assembly & Laying Inspection of RTR Pipes and Inspection of flange joint &

orientation of pipelines

Contributed significantly towards:

o Preparation of Hydro Test & Tie-in packages, Inspection reports and other relevant documents

o Line checking and preparing punch lists, review of Isometric Drawing and control sheets

o Witnessing Hydro Testing and Pneumatic Testing of Piping System and reinforcement pads

o Maintaining quality in accordance with applicable codes and specification and attending punch list activities prior to

final acceptance

Jun’07 - Aug’07 with BESL Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd., kerala

Designation: QA/QC Engineer (Single Point Mooring Project to Punch Lloyd for Cochin Refinery)

Highlights:

Significantly contributed towards:

o Checking the weld joints preparation as per client specifications, check Fit-up, Bevel Edge, Root Gap, Root Face,

Dimensional Tolerance, etc.

o Ensuring welding process, preheat and interpass temperature and in accordance to approved specification

o Service Activities inclusive of fabrication, installation of piping, hydro testing and commissioning works

o Preparing inspection request prior to accept the construction piping /welding work, Pressure testing and releasing

of fabricated pipe lines in order to prepare certification for the completed items

Maintained coordination with Construction, Testing Group and QC Department in the preparation test requirement of each

test pack and facile close out of any outstanding punch items

Dexterously involved in the preparation of Hydro test (Hydro and Pneumatic) packages for tie in and nearly installed lines

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Karpara Project Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Bihar May’06 - May’07

Designation: QA / QC Engineer

(Erection and Commissioning of 2 x 500 MW ESP to BHEL of National Thermal Power Plant Bihar, India)

Gopinath Engineering Co. Pvt. Ltd., Chennai (M/s of CRL, Chennai, India) May’00 - May’03

Designation: Supervisor

TECHNICAL PURVIEW

Hydrostatic Test, Pneumatic Test and Vacuum Box Test, Preheating and monitoring PWHT & conducting WQT, PQR, etc.

Isometric Lines Checking, Punch Listing, Test Pack Preparation and Box-up

Visual inspection and Non-destructive Examinations as per Codes & Standards

Radiographic Film Interpretations, Ultrasonic Test Witnessing and Interpretations of MPI & DPI

Inspection of Welding Consumables, Baking, Storage of Electrodes and Joint Preparation as per WPS

Calibration of welding machines, ovens & welder quivers and fabrication & Erection of Pipe Spools as per Isometric Drawing

Preparation of WPS, PQR, WQTR, Work procedures and other Quality Control Documents

Inspection of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Low Alloy Steel, Low Temp Steel and High Alloy Steel, etc.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 15th February1982

Residential Address : Kaithakalam House, Perambra P.O, Thrissur District – 680689, Kerala, India

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam

Ph No : 0091-480-***-****

* Please refer to the annexure for other details

ANNEXURE:

PROJECTS HANDLED

Project Title : Wasit Inlet & Gas Processing Facilities (Package#1 & Saudi Aramco/ SK E& C)

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 06’12 – 10’13

Responsibilities : Welding Inspector

Project Title : Wasit ISF Project (Saudi Aramco)

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 10’11 – 05’12

Responsibilities : Welding Inspector

Project Title : Manifa Core Hydrocarbon Project (Saudi Aramco/ SAIPEM)

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 06’ 10– 10’11

Responsibilities : Project Lead Welding Inspector

Project Title : Karan Utility and Cogeneration Project (Saudi Aramco/Petrofac)

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 07’11 – 12’11

Responsibilities : Welding Inspector

Project Title : NCP Petrochemical Project 8013 (Saudi Aramco/Worley Parson)

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 08’10 – 03’11

Responsibilities : Project Lead Welding Inspector

Project Title : NCP Petrochemical Project (Worley Parson /Daelim, JGC)

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 06’09 – 12’10

Responsibilities : Project Lead Inspector

Project Title : SASREF ULSD Project (CB & I Lummus LTD)

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 01’09 – 06’09

Responsibilities : Welding Inspector

Project Title : Saudi Kayan Project (SABIC/FLOUR ARABIA)

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 01’09 – 06’09

Responsibilities : Welding Inspector

Project Title : Fabrication of Air Receiver Tank for ASME Certification

Organisation : MMG

Duration : 01’10 – 03’10

Responsibilities : Lead Inspector

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