APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF QA/QC INSPECTOR (WELDING & NDT)
ASHOK KUMAR ALAGUPANDI E- Mail: acoxk9@r.postjobfree.com
Mobile no: +91-956*******
Availability : Immediate
SUMMARY:-
Welding / NDT / Structural QC Inspector, a competent professional with
around 13 years of work experience in Oil & Gas Field, Specialized in
Welding, NDT and Piping Inspection. Distinction of handling in various
projects like Construction of Offshore pumping & Mixing Skids and Trailers,
Gas Transmission Pipelines and facilities, Anchor Handling Tug / Supply
Vessels, Semi- Submersible Unit & Industrial boilers with clients like
British Petroleum, Caspian Drilling Company Ltd, Semb Corporation Gas Ltd,
BHEL, NTPC in Singapore, Azerbaijan & India. Proficient in undertaking QC
activities related to Fabrication/ Erection/ Welding of Piping, Pipelines &
offshore structures in accordance with ASME B31.3,B31.4,B31.8, API 1104,
API 5L,AWS D1.1,API570 and Project specifications.
Academic Qualification
> Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Alagappa Govt. Polytechnic,
Karaikudi, India.
Technical qualification
> CSWIP - 3.1 (Welding Inspector ) from TWI Cert. No - 85192
> AutoCAD - Level 4
> American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT):
Ultrasonic Testing ( UT ) : LEVEL II
Radiographic Testing ( RT ) : LEVEL II
Magnetic Particle Testing ( MT ) : LEVEL II
Liquid Penetrant Testing ( PT ) : LEVEL II
> Safety training courses
Shipyard Supervisors Safety Course
Lifting Supervisors Safety Course
> Having a valid Singapore Driving License No:G8022446R
Valid up to- 25/12/2017
Core Competencies Include
> Supervising all activities including providing technical inputs for
methodologies & coordination with site management activities.
> Well versed with engineering and construction drawings (ISO & Ortho),
specifications, procedures and symbols.
> Preparing and reviewing of Method Statements and Work Specific Quality
Control Plans.
> Evaluating radiographic and other NDT reports.
> Involving in preparation of WPS, PQR and conduct WQT & prepare WQR
accordance with code requirement.
> Familiar with blasting and painting equipment, methods and handling
all kinds of testing equipments.
> Developing and implementing testing procedures and systems.
Professional Experience:
Company : Tenglee Baku Marine & Engg (P) Ltd,
Azerbaijan.
Designation : QA/QC Inspector (Welding / NDT)
Period : OCT 2013 to SEP 2014
Project : Semi-submersible Unit & Floating Dock
Client : Caspian Drilling Company Ltd. (CDC)
Responsibilities
> Interpreting Drawings and specifications - Materials and Welding.
> Verifying correct application of Welding procedure - Welding
surveillance
> Monitoring Pre and post Welding Activities.
> Organizing Welder Qualification Test.
> Carryout Visual Inspection check - Joint fit up, Weld size, clad
restoring Size.
> Ensure the materials traceability, Weld No, Welder No, consumables etc
as per the project requirements.
> Carryout Repairs by identify from traces of radiography films.
> Surveillance inspection during welding includes welding parameter
inter pass temperature, weaving of electrode, baking and holding
ovens, control of electrode/filler wire according to WPS.
> Witnessing and Evaluation of Other NDE Activities as per code
Acceptances Limit.
> Preparation and Documentation of Quality control Records as per
Approved QCP for Client.
> Carryout visual inspection for weld profile and soundness of the weld,
preparation of final inspection reports. Coordinating with Surveyors,
Clients and NDT Department.
> Ensure the Electrodes are all maintained properly.
> Ensure the Low hydrogen Electrodes are kept in the ovens according to
the standard requirement.
> Maintain Calibration records for testing Instruments.
> Prepare and monitor Quality control Documents.
> Follow Standard of safety & comply by Company's Health, Safety &
Environment Management System.
Company : Yong Ming Marine & Engg (P) Ltd, Singapore
Designation : QA/QC Inspector (Welding / NDT)
Period : Nov 2011 to Sep 2013
Project : Offshore pumping & Mixing Skids and Trailors
Gas Transmission pipeline and facilities.
Client : British Petroleum & Semb Corp. Gas Ltd.
Company : Yong Ming Marine & Engg (P) Ltd, Singapore
Designation : QA/QC Inspector (Welding / NDT)
Period : May 2007 to Oct 2011
Project : Anchor Handling Tug / Supply Vessels &
Floating Dock
Client : PRM Off shores Heavy industries Ltd.
Responsibilities
> Performing Raw Material Inspection.
> General surveillance inspection - to ensure that sub contractor's
welding and piping related activities are executed in accordance with
relevant standards, specification & approved procedures.
> To monitor daily welding issues, techniques, production results, and
assists with management of the NDE and PWHT subcontractor.
> Ensure the Low hydrogen Electrodes are kept in the ovens according to
the standard requirement.
> Ensure the baked and exposed electrodes are not re baked.
> To check the electrode conditioning and preservation of low hydrogen,
SS electrodes ( backing, holding & portable oven temp.)
> Auditing the consumables store and verify the certificates of
electrodes, filler wires, shielding gases etc periodically.
> Ensure the exposed electrodes are being returned to baking oven and
marked for identification in order to issue prior.
> Reviewing and maintaining calibration certificates for welding
equipment.
> Checking the validity of welder qualifications for the work being
performed.
> Checking the applicability of the WPS utilized for the work being
performed and ensure compliance with regard to preheat, consumable and
welding parameters
> Ensure that only approved welding procedures are followed and welders
are qualified.
> Conduct weld audit and ensure that welding parameters are conformance
with WPS.
> Defect Analysis in welding and NDT fields (Cause, Elimination and
Rectification).
> To carry out the final inspection on structural as per drawing and
client
Specification and release product.
> To analyze the weld repairs and take corrective and preventive actions.
> Review the radiographic films on the percentage basis and approved.
> Interpret and review the Radiographic films of daily production &
repair welds as per Project specification.
> Witnessing of MT & PT
> Corrosion Monitoring/Thickness reduction Evaluation, Isometric drawing
making & Ultrasonic scanning on welds and parent metals
> Witnessing and reviewing of NDT methods such as RT, UT, MT & PT and
PWHT Set up.
> Making NDT request and coordinating with NDT crew
> Interpretation of Radiographs as per ASME/ANSI B 31.3 & API 1104.
> Monitoring Heat treatment process and conducting Hardness testing.
> Preparation and review of test packs and as built drawings.
> Assuring all the activities are done as per the Standards & Codes and
documented properly.
> Report the daily progress and activities to the client.
> Making a re-instatement punch list and clearing the items
> Preparation of Inspection Report and Final Document for Dossier
> Resolve the Technical queries raised by the subcontractors.
> Assist site QC Manager in coordinate with Engineering / Production
departments for the selection of proper joint configuration &
welding processes and to identify the welding and NDE requirements.
> Liaison with suppliers, sub contractors, client representatives etc.
for project related work and ensure that the quality control
requirements are fulfilled.
> Making Daily weld Fit-up report.
> Identify the joints to be made NDT according to the line designation
and daily production
> Coordination with External/Third party Inspector and fulfill the
requirement as per approved procedures.
Company : M/S. Pipelines and Process Equipments (P) Ltd.
Trichy, India.
(Fabrication of Industrial Boilers)
Designation : Quality Control Inspector
Period : June 2000 to Dec 2006
Nature of Job : To Carry out Inspection in the filed of
Fabricating
Pressure parts like Water wall Panels, Fluidized
Bed coils, Super heaters, Evaporator &
Economizer assembly, Air receivers, structural
columns & beams.
Duties & Responsibilities
> To inspect the incoming raw material.
> To inspect the Header holes marking & drilling.
> To conduct welder qualification test as per WPS and prepare WQT.
> To check FOT & inspect bends for ovality, thinning and Flow area.
> To check the rolling and Re-rolling of shells.
> To inspect the job through Liquid penetrant testing & Magnetic
particle testing.
> To inspect fit up stages & produce the reports accordingly.
> To check the Nozzle orientation markings.
> To organize the Non-destructive testing on weld joints by Radiographic
Testing and the film interpretation is done.
> To prepare Post weld heat treatment ( material spec, req. temp,
soaking period )movement sheet for stress relieving.
> To conduct the Hydro Test for package boilers, tubing's, coils
according to the Testing pressure.
> To do the final dimensional verification.
> To Co-ordinate with the third party inspectors from NTPC, BHEL &
Inspector of Boilers.
Personal Profile
Date of Birth : 20th May 1981
Marital Status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Languages known : English & Tamil
Passport Number : K9304374 valid up
to 29-01-2023
I hereby declare that the particulars mentioned above are true to best of
my knowledge and belief.
ASHOK KUMAR ALAGUPANDI