CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: AJIN SATHYABABU

Designation: QAQC ENGINEER

IMO/Mob/Wapp number: +971-*********

E-mail/skype id: ad2vty@r.postjobfree.com

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Education:

• Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering:

• Diploma--- Mechanical Engineering:

Professional Qualification:

• API 936 – REFRACTORY PERSONNEL CERT ( API ID: 98867 )

• CSWIP - WELDING INSPECTOR- 3.1 (Cert. No- 80228)

• NACE CIP LEVEL - 2 (Cert. No-69884)/

• AMPP CIP LEVEL – 2 (Cert. No-69884)

• BGAS-CSWIP PAINTING INSPECTOR- 1, 2/3 (Cert. No 95274)

• ISO LEAD AUDITOR 9001: 2008,2015 (IRCA)

• ASNT LEVEL II (UT, RT, PT, MT) (2010)

• Packages: MS Office, AUTOCAD, PRO E, SOLID WORKS.

Prof. Affiliation:

• National Association of Corrosion Engineers-(NACE )International USA

• American Society of Non-Distractive Testing-(ASNT), USA

• The Welding Institute –(TWI)Cambridge/London

• American Petroleum Institute (API)

Approvals:/

Country of work

• BAPCO(BAHRAIN)

• PDO {OMAN},

• KNPC {KUWAIT},

• GASCO/ADNOC (UAE)

• DOLPIN ENERGIES(QATAR)

Key Work Experience:

• QC INSPECTOR (FIELD STRUCTURAL ERECTION )

• QC PIPING INSPECTOR.

• QC WELDING INSPECTOR

• QC PAINTING/COATING INSPECTOR.

• QC INSULATION INSPECTOR

• QC REFRACTORY INSPECTOR

Key Skill:

•Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2004 standards

•Good computing skills including Excel, Windows, MS-Word, MS-Mail, Intranet, Internet, Adobe Acrobat

•Extensive knowledge of the Construction processes, its implementation and management Adhere to and positively promote quality standards within T&D

•Ability to interface and interact with Management and Client representative at all levels

•Ability to work both at project and corporate levels

•Internal Auditor certification

•Qualified Engineer

•Multiple Technical skills for applications and implementation control

Key Summary: Over 12+ Years’ of experience in Quality Assurance and Control in various Upstream International EPCC Oil & Gas, Refineries, Petro chemical, Water Projects. Well experienced in executing quality functions from engineering to handover stage of the project. Experienced in various quality functions in corporate and construction site level including Engineering & Procurement quality management, management and welding quality control, inspection, testing, and documentation of products related to Oil & Gas Mid-Stream, EPC & Construction Projects, audits etc.

Experience in Fabrication, erection of Piping, Structural, various types of equipment in Oil and Gas/Petrochemical projects. Managed Multi-discipline QC Inspectors (Structural, Welding/Piping, Coating, Insulation, Refractory, Fireproofing etc.).

Preparation of various Procedures, PQP, Audit Plan, ITP, QCP. keen planner, implementer, abilities to accomplish the given task with high level quality compliance. An effective communicator, excellent interpersonal relationship, management skills.Conversant with International codes & Standards such as ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3/31.4/31.8, ASME Sec.II, ASME Sec.V, ASME Sec.VIII, ASME Sec.IX, BS EN ISO, API standards, Shell DEP etc.

Main Packages Done :Hydrogen Reformer,PSA, Boilers(nonboiler piping),MED

Work Experience

Employer 1 : Bahrain Special Technical Services (STS) W.L

Project : The Bapco Modernization Program (BMP)

Client : BAPCO

Job Title : QA/QC ENGINEER

Team handled (STRUCTURE, WELDING, HYDROTESTING & LINEWALK),COATING, INSULATION, REFRACTORY, PIPING, FIREPROOFING)

Duration : 13/02/2020 – 06/07/2023..

Employer 2 : GS ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Project : Clean Fuel Project MAA, Al-Ahmadi

Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company

Job Title : QA/ QC ENGINEER(COATING&INSULATION)

Duration : 4/ 04/2017 – 13/02/2020

Employer 3 : AL-TASNIM/AL-TURKI ENTERPRISES LLC.

Project : ONPLOT DELIVERY CONTRACT

Client : PDO OMAN

Job Title : QA/QC INSPECTOR

(STRUCTURE, WELDING, COATING, INSULATION, PIPING)

Duration : 3/01/2016 to 01/ 04/2017

Employer 4 : KAEFER INTEGRATED SERVICES PTY LTD

Project : Dolphin Energy Gas Plant Contract, Qatar \

Client : Dolphin Energy Qatar

Job Title : QA/QC SITE INCHARGE (COATING,INSULATION,REFRACTORY,)

Contractor : LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD/ QATAR

Duration : January 2012 – November 2015

AREAS OF EPERTISE

STRUCTURAL ERECTION & FABRICATION

Welding/Piping,Hydrotesting& Package preparation.

COATING & PAINTING & TSA Exposure

INSULATION

REFRACTORY & FIREPROOFING

QUALITY,CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

INSPECTION & DOCUMENTATION

Current Duties and Responsibilities:

1) STRUCTURAL ERECTION & FABRICATION:

Witness & Inspect structural steel for plumb, level, and elevation per AISC Codes and Standards.

Witness & Inspect welding and handling of welding materials for compliance with drawings and governing standards.

Witness & Inspect bolted structural connections by fastening materials, laying surfaces, tension, etc.

Witness & Inspect inspection of materials received on the job site.

Witness & Inspect the inspection of all phases of steel erection, equipment structure installation, etc.

Witness & Inspect pad plate elevation for structural columns before erection.

Ensure proper cleaning and paint touch up before erection.

Checking of verticality and alignment of structural columns.

Bolt tightening inspection of steel members.

Ensure the structure is installed as per the approved drawings.

Visual Inspection of welded joints of steel members according to code AWS D 1.1

Raise RFIs and prepare reports for the inspection performed and submit to contractor Q.C.

Submit inspection performed summery for contractor review on weekly basis.

Raise the request for the NDT of welded joints to NDT team.

Witness and monitor suppliers/contractors work activities, inspection, and test in accordance with the approved Quality Plan, ITP, Quality Procedures and etc.

Issue and follow-up of CAR & Non-conformity Report (NCR).

Monitor and control for pipe supporting work.

Monitor the progress through the cladding and grouting works.

Prepare monthly invoice in based on daily progress of welding and NDT process in work site.

Manage and control work distribution among workforce and ensure maximum productivity.

Responsible for as built drawing, Dossier, and field instruction for Structural work.

Witness and monitor suppliers/contractors work activities, inspection, and test in accordance with the approved Owner specification, Quality Plan, ITP, Quality Procedures and etc.

Preparation of Daily/weekly inspection reports, pre and post-reports, worksheets, noncompliance reports etc.

Update and maintain the latest revision of all project documents.

Review, coordinate and forward submittals, inspection requests, technical query to the project team and/or discipline engineers

Assist the project site team during internal, external and site surveillance audits.

WELDING & PIPING INSPECTION & COORDDINATION :

Monitoring the Inspection and test plan as per contract conditions and guide the site QA/QC staff.

Training and development of site QA/QC personnel and motivate the site QA/QC personnel for continuous improvement.

Assist in implementation of Quality Toolbox to site staff and monitor the performance, Provide the Quality Induction to all the project staff.

Review the Construction Quality and raised the nonconformance/s if it is not meeting the requirements. Provide the roots cause analysis of the site construction problems.

Coordination with Project Manager/Project In-charge for preparations of subcontract procurement schedule, verify the profile of subcontractors before submission to client for approvals and obtain the approval from concerned authorities.

Guide the subcontractor’s site staff for site inspection and testing requirements. Providing the training/induction to Sub Contractors site staff.

Coordination with Client/Consultant for the site Quality Problems and find the root cause. Participate in site meetings, site QA/QC Meetings.

Conduct the site quality audit of sub-contracting activities. Participate in QA/QC Audits conducted by QA /QC Manager and client.

Maintain and distribute all QC records at site, Co-ordination with QA/QC Manager for the follow up the day-to-day activities and of Quality Management System as per ISO 9001.

Monitor the Repair works because of poor quality of works and find the cost of poor quality. •Co-ordination with Project Manager/Project In-charge for preparations of construction material schedule, verify the material with specifications before submission to client for approvals and obtain the approval from concerned authorities.

Verify the daily records of welding consumables usage reports of subcontractor latest report on weekly basis.

Preparation of Weld Quality plan, ITP & Procedures.

Witnessing Gravity leak test for non-pressure piping system as per ITP.

Verification & Evaluation of WPS, PQR, WQT.

Conducting / witnessing welder performance qualification tests.

Surveillance check for the PWHT activities as per the code and licensor requirements.

Witness of Hardness Test after PWHT as per the line class requirements.

Inspection of flange face and bolt torque inspection.

Review of test package preparation, line check and raising punches.

Check clearing of punch items and witness of hydro test.

To Co-ordinate with qc department system and sub-system completion.

To organize walk through with client and get the final punch list and updated in the Go completion system.

To minimize the punch list and categories them and distribute to each discipline.

Experienced in inspection and testing of piping system, valves, fittings, rotating equipment’s.

COATING & PAINTING & TSA Exposure

Preparation and Review of Quality Procedures / Safety Procedures / Quality Auditing. Coating conditions Survey and reporting. Coating Failure Analysis, investigation and documentation.

Preparation and Review Surface preparation and Coating Application procedures, the maintenance of many existing structures or items in new construction, whether it is in the fabricating shop or in the field.

When coating problems arise, knowledge, and the technical resources to investigate the causes and develop the right solutions for needs, solve accordingly.

Coatings problems associated with structural & architectural steelwork in the building and construction industries, Oil & Gas upstream and downstream areas are also major work areas. Conducting Plant Survey for Existing Coatings Conditions.

A complete plan to evaluate in detail the condition of the protective coatings in Oil & Gas upstream and downstream facility for the coating’s rehabilitation based on economics, appearance, overall exposure, and safety and experienced in plant maintenance coating programs

Managing and planning repairs, renovations and other maintenance needs of coating systems on industrial structures can be a daunting task.

Subsequent selection of coating materials and corresponding levels of surface preparation for the chosen maintenance strategy are equally important in protecting fixed assets.

Coating System & Material selection according to the environmental zone.

Preparation and Review of Quality Procedures / Safety Procedures / Quality Auditing.

Coating conditions Survey and reporting. Coating Failure Analysis, investigation, and documentation.

Conducting training for experienced and non-experienced Industrial Coating personnel including Supervisors, Blasters, Applicator personnel’s (proper surface preparations, applications, and quality control procedures give a better-quality product to be applied). Abrasive blasting / Airless spray-painting Existing employees evaluation & certifications (SSPC accreditation).

Witness, Verify, Review the Coatings must be applied under the correct specifications, conditions and manufacturer’s guidelines.

Resolving the most complex coating issues in any onshore / heavy industries pertaining to coating / Insulation / Fireproofing / Welding.

Analysis of Failed Coatings: Identify the material handling and storage conditions at the time the work was performed, conduct interviews and discussions, carry out intensive field investigations to examine the existing condition of the coating system.

Performing necessary field and possible certified laboratory testing to determine the cause of the failure. reach an accurate conclusion and to provide the best economical corrective action recommendation for the problems found.

Necessitate technical support or expert advice on which services, documentation, document preparation, review, field Inspection, expert opinions, depositions and trial testimony. Products, coatings or pre and post surface treatments and coating applications are best suited to their specifications.

Coating & Welding Inspection report review / approval

Witness and Review, determine the cause of Premature corrosion failures, problem solving & trouble shooting involving Stainless Steels, Galvanized steel, Low Alloy steels, and Aluminum Alloys in marine and industrial environments are routine business areas. Failures due to the interaction of impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems, sacrificial anodes or stray AC currents are also a focus area.

Ensure weather conditions are acceptable in line with applicable standards/ specifications (Environmental, time and economic constraints).

Ensure manufacturer’s instructions and MSDS are followed while handling & storage of Painting/Coating materials abrasives at site.

Ensure that data sheets are available, material traceability is maintained, and correct material used.

Monitor performance of contractors, ensure Applicators are competent and where required have valid certification for the process in use, equipment is in serviceable condition.

Ensure inspection and test equipment is serviceable, with in calibration period and personnel are knowledgeable in its use.

Ensure weld area is covered before blasting, where pressure testing is not completed.

Ensure protection of flange serration, instruments etc. before blasting.

Ensure surface preparation blast profile/cleanliness meet requirements.

Continuous monitoring of surface cleanliness and record surface profile (Should take place at least three times during the coating process: before any surface preparation activities starts, after surface preparation, before coating begins and between each application of coating in a multi-coat system).

Monitor wet film thickness during application and application technique.

Inspection and Verification of incoming materials,like

Monitoring of size, shape, dryness, cleanliness, conducting chloride tests for abrasives (copper slag),Check the paint drum (manufacture paint name,batch number, batch certificate,Expiry date, etc.. ),3LPE Pipe, Heat Shrink Sleeve(H.S.S),STOPAQ Wrapping Band, Insulation materials and its Storage condition, Material traceability

Check calibration of equipment’s.

Monitoring and measure the climatic condition, such as Humidity, DPT, Surface temperature, Steel Temperature etc. Prior to Blasting, Profile as per client specification.

Monitor mixing and thinning of the paint as per manufacturer data sheet, Monitor coating application and WFT. Ensure Over coating intervals between each coat of paint, DFT, Surface preparation prior to each coat are well maintained.

Inspects all plant assets within the LNG, OAG and IGD Plants, Utilities and off-plots areas to provide quality assurance and quality control of maintenance program for painting, insulation, fireproofing and refractory for ensuring plant fabric maintenance and integrity.

Advises the contractor on the coating systems, insulation systems and monitors the application.

INSULATION INSPECTION

Construction Material Approval review

Inspect insulation material to verify the manufacturer, type of product, and thickness of insulation, and batch number.

Ensure manufacturer’s instructions and TDS are followed while handling & storage of insulation materials at site.

Verify insulation materials are stored off the floor under shade in secured and well-ventilated areas away from moisture and water which may lead loosening of insulation strength.

Ensure piping and equipment is clean, dry, and free from grease, dirt, loose rust, and scale.

Verify austenitic stainless-steel vessels, equipment, and piping need special attention to prevent contamination due to corrosive products like chlorine, chlorides, and surface is wrapped with aluminum or stainless-steel foil as per project specification.

Inspect insulation/cladding at each stage as indicated on ITPs.

Review and approval of Material approvals of Insulation materials. Monitor Fabrication Contractors insulation materials receipt, storage and handling processes

Preparation of ITP, Method Statement for Insulations.

Ensured all previous activities such as Hydro test, Painting and Mechanical completions prior to Insulation releases for Lines.

Verifying PUF materials are stored according to data sheet specified temperatures. Conducting a qualification test for Polyurethane Foam (PUF) applicator. Conducting Visual inspection of PUF Thickness and their failures.

Inspections of PIR (for Cold insulation), 1st, Mylar foil & 2nd layer, and application of Vapor Barrier’s. Verify thickness and other requirements during Insulation.

Verification of dimensions, materials, equipment, and consumables comply to design details and tolerances are within drawing, code, written instruction and specification acceptance criteria. Execution of job as per the specification.

Issue, Review, monitor and closeout of NCR’s/ quality observations to Contractor .Review Contractors and Fabrication Contractor Insulation records Monitor execution of insulation and activities

Cladding sheet installation, SS band fixing. Inspection of all joint sealants after cladding works. Carryout Final Inspection of Insulations

Review and approval of Complete checklist on activities to evaluate and monitor implementation of quality management systems. Verify final Dossiers.

Consistently monitoring & Closure of logbook entry / surveillance violation.

REFRACTORY & FIREPROOFING INSPECTION

Construction Material Approval review

Ensure that all inspections and testing pertaining to refractory installation are carried out in accordance manufacturer written installation procedure, approved drawings, and project specifications.

Conducts Presentation Seminar for first kick-off start of work in Refractory for Field Operation Groups and other Quality Control personals.

Attending project meetings especially quality control related. Working under full compliance to existing construction, quality, and safety policies.

Check that subcontractor’s applicators are properly trained and conversant with the equipment, materials and application techniques being used.

Prepare MRIR for Incoming Materials. Check All Incoming Materials Stored Kept in dry, covered and off the ground. Check Batch certificate, self-life certificate, product data sheet, MSDS. Verify Material packing & free from transport, mechanical damages.

Ensure materials and applicator qualification test results are fully documented.

Monitor applicator, materials qualification test and dry out (where applicable) conducted by the manufacturer to ensure compliance with job specifications and product data sheets

Conduct Pre-job meeting prior to commencement of work. Discuss all relevant job standards, specification & Method statement.

Monitor surface preparation, Materials mixing, coating application.

Ensure the Environment Conditions prior to application. Surface Temperature,

Monitoring Mixing Ratio Gunning Activities

Significant Knowledge about Refractory Brick lining, Castable, Gunning and Ceramic Fiber lining.

Reviewing and analyzing Vendor Documents, General Arrangement and Cross Section drawing Data sheet and confirming them

Generates, monitor, and closes out exception item list, punch list pro-actively ahead of succeeding activities like pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-ups, and the likes.

Check the lining integrity prior to start dry out and after dry out by hammer test, and report any anomalies

Verify accurate installation and dry out records are being documented by the contractor in line with approved QCP/ITR’s and ITP’s.

Directly reporting to immediate quality control in-charge assigned in the project.

Monitor and executes quality related issues guided by approved Project Quality

Interface with Client Project Representatives, Project Management Team, and Vendor/Manufacturer Representatives regarding quality control issues.

Assures that documents are approved, reviewed and available at site prior utilization of materials, equipment.

QUALITY

Construction Material Approval

Maintaining quality standards for incoming/ outgoing materials, ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards, norms & practices. Monitor package / equipment compliance to statutory regulations, Release package / equipment as per project inspection and release process

COORDINATION

Co-ordination with PMC & Main Client for Final Coating/Insulation Inspection works carried out and attending all the Punch list items and rectification. Participate (as necessary) in management visits / audits as requested.

INSPECTION & DOCUMENTATION

Review and approval of complete checklist, ensure verification, inspection and release activities are carried out in a timely manner as per approved Quality Control Plans, procedures, standards and specifications

Review Supplier / Sub - contractor Fabrication / Certification / Data Dossiers on an ongoing basis and prior to release and endorse as appropriate / required.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

To Speak - English, Hindi, Tamil, Arabic

To Write - English, Hindi,

To Read- English, Hindi,

PERSONAL PROFILE

Name : SATHYABABU AJIN

Father’s name : G. SATHYABABU

Gender : Male

Nationality : Indian (Kerala State)

Date of birth : 20-12-1988

Contact number : +91-811*******(India) (whatsapp)

: +973-******** (BAHRAIN)

Address : Ajibhavan, Kizhakkanela P O,

Parippally, Kollam (dist.), Kerala

Pin- 691574

PASSPORT DETAILS

Passport number : R 5990967

Issue date : 06/12/2017 (reissued)

Expiry date : 05/12/2027

Place of issue : (INDIAN)

DRIVING LICENCE DETAILS

Licence number: B 0630658

Issue date: 31-05-2007

Expiry date: 30-05-2027

Place : (INDIAN)

GCC Licence number: 881285102

Issue date: 08-10-2020

Expiry date: 07-10-2025

Place of issue: (BAHRAIN)

PLACE : UAE

AJIN SATHYABABU

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