GEORGE MUTHUSWAMY, QA/QC Manager

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Aiming for career enhancement opportunities in Quality Control & Assurance / Electrical & Instrumentation with an organization of high repute, preferably in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical industry

Profile Summary

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Lead & Internal Auditor with an experience of nearly 28 years in:

Quality Control & Assurance Electrical & Instrumentation Installations Project Management

Audit / Inspection Client Relationship Management Team Management

Conversant with international standards, procedures, codes & ITPs like National Electrical Code (NEC), NEMA & IEC, Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards & Procedures, Qatar Gas Quality Control Procedures & Dubai electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) Quality rules & regulations

Proficient at carrying out testing, inspection & auditing for identifying defects and making relevant modifications to ensure smooth operations of process in Oil & Gas Plants & Construction industries

Effectively handled major clients like Saudi Aramco, Qatar Gas, Qatar Petroleum, Department of Civil Aviation Government of Dubai and Government of Tamil Nadu, India

Successfully executed projects like Upgrade Sulfur Facility in Uthmania Gas Plant (BI-10-00059), Saudi Aramco Bulk Plant, Qatar Gas II LNG Onshore Facilities, Expansion of Dubai International Airport, Air Show 2000, etc.

Holds the distinction of being recognized as Saudi Aramco approved E & I Inspection Engineer with SAP No. 70013334.

Secured Saudi Aramco approval as both QA Manager and QC Manager

Possess excellent communication, negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills

Core Competencies

Handling complete in-process quality control and continuous improvement in process capabilities & designs and managing quality across various functional departments as per ISO 9001:2008 standards

Monitoring project proposal & designs and executing project activities within time & quality procedures / schedules

Carrying out installation, calibration, pre-commissioning & testing of platform instrumentation in accordance with the company requirements and statutory government standards

Ensuring that all the activities are carried out within the safety procedures

Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst team members

Organisational Experience

COMPANY: Al Toukhi Company for Industry, Trading & Contracting as QA/QC Manager

PERIOD : 17th April 2016 to date

PROJECT : Construction of 230/13.8KV & 13.8KV/480V substations in Abu Ali Island

CLIENT : Saudi Aramco, BI: 10-00717-004

Main Equipments are:

230kv Gas Insulated Switch Gear – ABB, Switzerland

230/13.8kv, 60/80MVA Oil filled Power Transformers – Siemens AG, Germany -4 nos

13.8kv Indoor Metal clad Switch Gear – Alfanar, Saudi Arabia

13.8kv and 480v Cable bus – Wescosa, Saudi Arabia

13.8kv/480v,1500KVA Power Transformers – Wescosa, Saudi Arabia – 2 nos

230kv Power cable & Termination kits

Protection panels for power transformers

Role:

Develop, prepare and submit Project Quality Plan(PQP) and all other documents and arranging for approval by Project inspection department & and controlling a QC team of 32 personnel

Develop, prepare and submit all ITPs & check lists for 230KV System and arranging for approval

COMPANY: Al Meer Saudi Technical Services Co. Ltd as QA Manager

PERIOD…: July 2015 to March 2016

CLIENT….: Saudi Aramco, BI: 10-01305

PROJECT..: Upgrade Control Systems in Hawiyah GOSPS-4 & 13 and Uthmaniyah GOSPS-2 &4

Role:

Develop, prepare and submit Project Quality Plan(PQP) and all other documents and arranging for approval by Project inspection department

Develop, prepare and submit all special procedures required as per Schedule Q and arranging for approval

Develop, prepare and submit Material Requisitions (MR), Inspection Assignment Packages (IAP) and arranging for approval from SA VID.

Preparation and Issuing notifications for Pre Inspection Meetings (PIM), In Process Inspections (IPI), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), & Integrated FAT (IFAT).

Attending PIMs, IPIs and coordinating with vendor for early closure of punch lists issued during In Process Inspections.

Ensure timely quality management, tracking and control at project sites and collate and analyze site quality reports to ensure high quality, world class project management services to clients.

Conducting supplier surveys on supplier premises and arranging for approval of third party agencies (TPI), for precast foundations, concrete supply, asphalt supply, civil testing laboratories etc.

Coordinate with Project management to identify Saudi Aramco approved agencies for welder certifications, MV cable splicer certifications, and certification for instrument technicians for calibration.

Coordinate with Project Management and identify the third party agency for audits and arranging approval from SA PID.

Issuing notifications for 15% & 60% audit for procurement, engineering and construction phases and reporting the corrective actions taken for the observations and nonconformities issued during audit.

Coordinate with higher management and arranging for Management Review Meetings and reporting on the actions taken for the output of the meetings.

Approve competent quality personnel in accordance with job description envisaged for project as per Schedule Q.

Approve all document transmittals to client.

Approve quality system deliverables as per Schedule Q, Attachment V.

Manage project management processes at all stages of client project Set up project-specific QA/QC plan, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and method statements.

Conduct regular inspections to monitor the progress of contractor work as per defined quality standards.

Implement timely and appropriate corrective, preventive and defect repair actions in case of deviations by coordinating with Project Management Team and contractors as required.

Coordinate with various project parties to ensure timely quality monitoring, control and remedial actions

Attend project meetings and represent all quality control issues and actions.

Coordinate closely with Program Managers QA/QC to maintain awareness of QPMs Quality policy and action Quality management plans accordingly.

Ensure appropriate usage and application of the Project Management System (PMS) with respect to entry and analysis of work related data for day to day functioning to facilitate seamless communication of all relevant (technical/non-technical) information across the organization on a real time basis for maximum effectiveness.

Synergize with the project commissioning team to ensure that all projects are meticulously commissioned to deliver world class standards of quality to QPM clients Manage client relationships for quality control aspects on projects

Ensure timely QA/QC reporting and QA/QC documents archiving

Prepare various site QA/QC reports as required.

Coordinate with Project Manager to analyse quality reports and ensure compliance to defined standards in all stages of project.

Maintain awareness of industry trends, methodologies, tools and best practices in project site QA/QC control.

COMPANY….. : VELOSI Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.

POSITION….. : Senior Inspection Engineer (SA PID) - Electrical, Instrumentation and Cathodic Protection

SAP NUMBER.: 7001334

PERIOD August 2011 to June 2015

CLIENT……… : Saudi Aramco

PROJECTS WORKED:

BI 10-00059, Upgrade Sulfur Facility in Uthmaniyah Gas Plant

BI 10-03263, Upgrade Flare Systems in Uthmaniyah Gas Plant

BI 10-00235, Replace Sales Gas Compressor Motors

BI 10-00879, CO2 Capture & Injection Facilities in Uthmaniyah – It includes 86 KM pipe line

BI 10-00865, Upgrade power transmission Systems at 36 locations- SAOO

BI 10-01256, Interconnection Co-Generation Facilities at Hawiyah Gas Plant (BI 10-01256)

Role:

Ensured that:

oContractor’s QC organisation chart and manning levels are as per the requirement

oProcedures of QC and associated ITPs for material receiving, storage, preservation & traceability are approved prior to material receiving activities

oCable splicers hold valid splicer certificates and measuring & testing instruments have valid calibration certificates

Handled issues pertaining to contractor quality system requirement, use and issuance of RFIs, the placement of inspection logbooks & material submittal processes

Conducted:

oReceived materials inspections to ensure that they are in compliance with standards, codes & specifications

oSurveillance inspections, made log book entries and attended RFIs

oInterviews of contractor’s proposed QC candidates to know if they are sufficiently experienced & qualified to perform inspection activities

Carried out activities related to the verification of:

oPurchase orders, delivery notes and supplier’s inspection release / records while receiving products

oPre-commissioning activities performed prior to PMCC, making punches and ensuring that installation is sound & safe for MCC & start with action word-up

Monitored and approved contractor’s construction & pre-commissioning activities and quality plan that included Inspection Test Plan (ITP), Method of Statement (MOS) & tie-in packages

Coordinated with Project Management Team (PMT) for:

oEnforcing & interpreting company standards / specifications and recommending solutions pertaining to construction issues

oEnsuring that all facility exception items are identified and all log book entries & NCR are resolved / included in FEIL

Issued NCR to contractors & Equipment Deficiency Report (EDR) to VID for deficiencies in activities and contractor supplied materials / equipment

Signed Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC) after verifying that the project has met with all the requirements of documents, company standards, procedures & applicable national / international codes

Highlight:

Received Appreciation Certificate for completing the accomplishment of reviewing Saudi ARAMCO Checklist, Test Reports & Inspection Test Plans

COMPANY : Bureau Veritas Company, AL Khobar, KSA

PERIOD….: January 2011-July 2011

POSITION: Project Inspection Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation)

CLIENT… : Saudi Aramco

PROJECT. : BI 10-00610 Saudi Aramco Bulk Plant, Al Jouf

Role:

Supervising a team of Contractors ten QA/QC personnel.

Monitoring inspection activities of Oil & Gas Plant

COMPANY: Consolidated Contractors International Co. (CCIC), Qatar as QA/QC Manager

PERIOD.. : August 2007- November 2010

CLIENT… : Qatar Gas

PROJECT. : QGX II – LNG Plant Construction

Responsibilities:

Plans, implements, and maintains the quality system and quality manual in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsible for the establishment of a fully documented project quality system in line with the Contract requirements and company procedures covering construction, installation of equipment's and Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning

Formulates and maintains quality objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals.

Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel in organization.

Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.

Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.

Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.

Co ordinates & conducts quality system audit at site.

Decides whether to accept a product or continue business with a vendor based on a review by the quality assurance engineer.

Reviews all data obtained during all quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.

Develops new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities.

Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.

Compilation of final construction quality documentation as per the project quality plan / contractual obligations for the project

Directs workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.

Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.

Plays active role on quality management teams within organization.

Designs and implements quality training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.

COMPANY: Thermo Co. LLC, Dubai, UAE as QA/QC Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation)

PERIOD.. : April 2002 – March 2007

CLIENT… : Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai

PROJECTS: Air Show 2000

Expansion of Dubai International Airport

Construction of Concourse Building for Dubai International Airport

Few High Rise Building Projects

Responsibilities:

Plan, lead, coordinate and perform internal QA audits during detail design, procurement, construction, installation and pre-commissioning

Review contractors/vendors QA documentation such as project quality plan(PQP), Method of statements, ITPs, QA surveillance results, audit reports etc

Provide technical advice to Project & Construction teams on QA related matters to resolve quality issues and incidents

Develop and suggest practical changes to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness of project QA/QC procedures

Liaise with outside agencies such as consultants, contractors, vendors and accreditation & certification bodies to assess QMS of the intended organization

Implement and maintain QMS processes, procedures, manual and guide lines for execution of Quality activities throughout project phases.

To provide coaching and on the job training to projects & contractor personnel to implement quality activities as per QMS

Attend all required meetings to ensure QA expectations and requirements are discussed and discussed with contractors and project team

Works in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and safety implications

Compilation of final construction quality documentation as per the project quality plan / contractual obligations for the project.

Highlights:

Steered efforts in carrying out pre-commissioning activities of 2 nos 33 KV Electrical Sub-stations

Successfully executed mechanical completion of 3 projects such as QGX II, LNG on shore facilities

COMPANY: Thermo Co. LLC, Dubai, UAE as QA/QC Inspector (Electrical & Instrumentation)

PERIOD…. : March 1998 – March 2002

Client Department of Civil Aviation Government of Dubai

Role:

Carried out activities related to installation and calibration of Field Instruments like FITs, LITs, PITs & H2S Detectors and testing of MOVs, FCVs, Pressure & Differential Pressure Gauges

Monitored various quality documents & procedures like ITPs

Prepared Critical Activity Reports (CAR) for non-conformances

Highlights:

Successfully conducted inspections for installation, testing & pre-commissioning of:

o33KV Electrical Sub-stations

o132/33 KV, 66/33 KV, 33/11 KV, 33/6.6 KV and 6600/440 V Power Transformers

o33 KV, SF 6, Siemens GIS Switch Gear and 33 KV fully Insulated ISO Bus bar

o11 & 6.6 KV ABB Switch Gear and 11 KV & 6.6 KV MV Bus Duct

o415 V LV Switch Gear & LV Distribution Transformers

oLighting Distribution, Annunciator & Interposing Relay Panel

oSubstation & Plant Grounding System

oStreet & Fence Lighting and Plant Lighting System

oTermination & Testing (OTDR) of Fiber Optic Cables

Effectively carried out inspections for:

oIR, Solo Run/Bump tests of MV & LV Motors

oGlanding & termination for LV, 6.6 KV & 11 KV Cables

oHI-Pot Test for 6.6 KV, 11 KV, 33 KV & 66 KV Power Cables

oPlugging of 33KV & 66 KV Cables

oFunctional Test of Battery Charges & UPS Systems

oCharging & discharging test of Battery Banks

oCable Trays & Trenches and Duct Banks

oInstrument Loop Checking

oTubing Installation and Leak Test of Impulse Lines

Previous Experience

August 1987-November 1997 Tamil Nadu Electricity Board as Junior Engineer (Electrical)

Client: Government of Tamil Nadu, India.

Certifications

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Lead Auditor

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Internal Auditor

Trainings Attended

Quality Management Training

Incident Injury Free (IIF)

Job Safety Task Instruction (JSTI)

Seminars Attended

ISO 9000-2008

IIF Supervisory Skill

Saudi Aramco Safety Orientation for Uthmania & Hawiyah Gas Plants

Education

1978 Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Govt. Polytechnic Nagarcoil, State Board of Technical

Education, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Other:

Diploma in MS-Office from CSC Computer Institute, Coimbatore in 2004

IT Skills: MS-Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) and Internet Applications

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 26th February, 1959

Nationality: Indian

Passport Status: Z 2132263

Date of Issue: 5th November, 2015

Date of Expiry: 4th November, 2025)

Visa Status: Employment (transferable)

Driving License Details: Saudi Arabia Driving License

Marital Status: Married

Permanent Address: 2A, Jeyakrishna layout, P.N Pudur, Coimbatore - 641041, Tamil Nadu

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam

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