S. VENKATESAN (VEN) (CWB II /ISO/ASNT II-VT,MT, PT, UT, RT,RTFI) QA/QC
Education:
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Qualifications:
CWB level II –Reg. 15851 ( ASME B 31.3, W 47.1 & W 59, API 650, Z662)
CWB Level II # 15851 - Welding Inspector according to CSA W178.2
CWB Level II # 15851 - ASME B31.3: Process Piping Endorsement.
CWB Level II # 15851 - CSA W47.1/W59: Welded Structures Endorsement
CWB Level II # 15851 - API 1104: Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities Endorsement
CWB Level II # 15851 - API 650: Welded Steel Tanks for Fuel Storage Endorsement.
CWB Level II # 15851 - CSA Z662: Oil and gas pipeline Endorsement.
ASNT-SNT-TC- 1A Level 2 in-VT/RT/RTFI/UT/MT/PT
Certified Welding Inspector- AWS (Certificate no: 10012541)
Saudi Aramco Inspection Dept., SAP No – 70010898
Management Systems implementation and Audits in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 22000, HACCP RVA 2006, BRC, Global GAP.
HELICOPTER UNDERWATER ESCAPE TECHNIQUES
Computer Skill : Windows XP / 2000, MS-Office & Conventional Packages
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over all 22 years of Quality Control experience in Oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery industry, Refinery Shutdown work as QA/QC Inspector. Knowledge of codes / standards: ASME B31.3 / B31.8 / B31.9 / B16.5 / B16.34, ASME Sec. I, II & V & VIII & IX, API 510 / 570 / 650 & W47.1 - W59, CSA Z662.
Materials Involved:
Carbon Steel - SA 105, SA 106, SA333.API 5L, SA53. / Alloy Steel: SA 182, SA 335, SA 336. Non Ferrous: SB 171 C46400, SB 111 C44300, B466, and B444. / Stainless Steel: SS 304, 316, 321 and NACE
Companies & Projects History:
Employer : SAMJIN Construction. - SUNCOR ENERGY- FORT HILLS
Duration : August 2016 - to - TILL
Position : QA/QC Inspector
Employer : ONEC INS.- SHUTDOWN
Duration : July 2016 -to- August
Position : QA/QC Inspector
Employer : REVOCN- CNRL HORIZON- SHUTDOWN
Duration : June 2016- July 2016
Position : QA/QC Inspector
Employer : Alegro Project, CNRL Froth Treatment - Train II
Duration : April. 8th 2016 to June 2016
Position : QA/QC Inspector,
Employer : SGS Canada, PCL Project Edmonton Arena District (EAD) Tower D RFP # 1-2015
Duration : Dec. 8th 2015 to March 2016
Position : QA/QC Inspector,
Employer : LMC – CNRL HORIZON
Duration : Sep 2015 – Dec 2015
Position : QA/QC Inspector,
Employer : HB Construction- PEMBINA NGL Plant.
Duration : Aug – Sep 2015
Position : QA/QC Inspector,
Employer : TEAM INDUSTRIAL (shutdown)
Duration : Aug 2015
Position : QA/QC Inspector- SYNCRUDE
Employer : TUV Nord
Duration : April 2011-to-July 2015,
Position : QA/QC Inspector,
Projects
1)Manifa CHF Project,
2)Dhahran Bulk Plant BI: 10-00789 & Dhahran Tank Farm BI: 10-00611
3)Petro Rabigh II Project
Company : SK Engineering & Construction
Project : BAB Gas Compression Project
Position : QA/QC Mech. Inspector (Equipment’s/Welding/Piping) Three Storage Tank Construction Inspection activity.
Duration : October 3rd 2010 to March 10th 2011
Company : C.C.I.C (Consolidated Contractor Int’l. Company
Project : Khursaniyah Gas Plant Project
Position : QA/QC Inspector (Welding/Piping)
Duration : December 2008 to January 2010
Company : C.C.I.C (Consolidated Contractor Int’l. Company
Project : Khursaniyah Producing Facilities Project
Position : QA/QC Mech. Inspector (Welding/Piping)
Duration : December 2007 to December 2008
Company : M/s. Alpine Inspection
Company : M/S. IDEA PVT. LTD
Position : Q.C Engineer - Piping
Duration : March 2006 to October 2007
Company : M/S. SGS Ltd
Position : Q.C Engineer- Equipment’s & Piping
Duration : August 2005 to February 2006
Company : EMIRATES INDUSTRIAL LABORATORY, United Arab Emirates
Position : Team Leader - Equipment’s & Piping
Duration : April 2005 to July 2005
Company : M/S. BALAJI Inspection Services
Position : Q.C Engineer - Equipment’s & Piping
Duration : October 2004 to March 2005
Company : Saudi European Petrochemical Company (IBN ZAHR), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Position : Inspection Engineer
Duration : September 2004 to September 2004 Company
Company : M/s. LAKSMI Fabricators
Position : QC Engineer
Duration : July 2003 to August 2004
Company : Sri Ragavendra Spectra Metallurgical Lab
Position : QC Supervisor / NDT Inspector
Duration : September2002 to June 2003
Company : Sri MURUGA Agencies
Position : QC Supervisor / NDT Inspector
Duration : July1996 to August 2002
Company : SCANNERAY Metallurgical Services
Position : QC Supervisor / NDT Inspector / NDT Technician
Duration : April 1993 to July 1996
DETAILS OF EXPERIENCE
•Preparation of Project Quality Plan (PQP), Quality Control Plan (QCP) Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) in accordance with the applicable quality system standards and or Contractual specification requirements. Review of Planning Package, Construction Work Package to understand the scope of work.
•Review of WPS, PQR for various materials and Conduct WQT related documents according to Codes and Standards of the Projects, and maintaining welder continuity records.
•Interfaces with responsible for inspection and control activities. Liaises with Clients about Quality matters, Ensures that safety standards are observed and guarantee the quality and quantity of the work.
•Responsible for the inspection/testing/installation were to carry-out inspections of contractors according to ITP such as review drawings, procedures.
•Material inspection (MRR) and material verifications, review the MTC for valve, pumps, compressor Package units and Structural, Piping and Pipe fittings. Familiarize with contract specification, applicable codes and standards.
•Weld Fit-up Inspection, Consumable control, Dimensional Inspection, Visual Inspection on completed welds.
•Coordinate NDE and review of NDE reports, RT film interpretation, PWHT chart’s, Hydro test, PMI Testing and Review of Quality control Packages. Inspection and review activity carried out to accept the packages and report and make punch list.
•Hydro test pack preparation, carry out punch-listing pre/post test. Witness/supervise Hydro/pneumatic testing activities (test packs, weld and NDT records etc) and reinstatement check and review
•Review and follow-up on NCR and CAR, Plan and active in line with project progress and Inspection & Test Plan.
•Documentation of all Inspection reports, AB 83,Quality turnover preparation and coordinating with client for approval and ensure all the activities carried out to all HSE Policies and Procedures.
Exposure in the field of Equipments:
Inspection of installation of static equipments-foundation checking. Horizontality / verticality, nozzle orientation inspection of internals etc.
Inspection of Columns, and pressure vessels etc during ATA
Here, I worked as a Team Leader Job involves UT, MT, PT and vacuum test on heat exchangers, columns, furnaces, reactors, pressure vessels, air coolers and storage tanks, during shut-down activities.
Inspection of Erection/Fabrication lines for Pressure Vessels Tanks and Pipes and their dimensional Inspection as per client approved drawings
Inspection rotary equipment’s-foundation checking, elevation checking, Horizontality / verticality, nozzle orientation, preliminary alignment checking, release for grouting, final alignment, free and flange alignment, flange parallelism, pre-commissioning activities etc.
Checking final alignment (free and flanged) flange parallelism with suction and discharge piping, half- coupling distance.
Stage wise inspection of pre – fabricated vessels and piping right from material identification to final hydro testing and final certification.
Corrosion monitoring of process plant equipment’s such as heat exchangers, column, fired heaters, storage tanks, boilers and piping by Ultrasonic thickness measurement.
On stream condition monitoring of static & rotary equipment’s & Temperature survey of fired heaters and high temperature equipment’s and forecasting the top management about the health condition and recommending the remedial measure to be taken.
Exposure in the field of Coating & Insulation Inspection:
Prior to the painting activity inspect the surface conditions and also monitor and record weather conditions periodically before commencing any painting / coating operation at the project site
Work involved in selecting the paint systems according to the specification, Preparation and application methods.
Controlling, management and execution of all specified inspection activities as per inspection specification and codes, witness procedures and tests and interpret results accurately. Random check on incoming materials for proper certification / verification and inspection records to ensure product identification and trace ability. Following of Quality Control Procedure (QCP) Inspection Test Plan (ITP) and Method of Statement
Inspects compressors, air blast hoses and other items of equipment necessary to achieve satisfactory blasting nozzle pressures
Check coating thickness to ensure conformance with Code and Standard requirements Performs holiday testing of critical coatings Review and comments on quality control program developed in construction contractors
Witness the Insulation works (Hot, Cold and Cryogenic Acoustic) carried out by the crew within their disciplines to meet the Project Specification & as per Approved Method statements and following Inspection and Test Plans to achieve the Project Quality Standards.
Perform final inspections. Identify and records quality problems using nonconformance procedures. Verify implementation of approved corrective actions. Perform stage inspections as required in the Project. Ensuring that all work performed both on and off site strictly following safety standards