Welding Inspector

Curriculum Vitae

KARTHIK.D

(API ***/CSWIP*.*.*/BGAS Gr.II)

E-mail:- *******.******@*****.***

Mobile:-+91-969******* & +91-431-*******

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME).

SPECIAL COURSES AND CERTIFICATION

CSWIP 3.2.2 - Senior Welding Inspector ( ID No. 84158)

BGAS CSWIP-Painting Inspector Grade 3/2 (ID No. 94602)

API 570 - Authorized Piping Inspector ( ID No. 71970)

ASNT Level II - MPT, PT, RT & UT

Dubai Driving License No. 3814893 / 17.04.2020

CAREER OVERVIEW

A professional with 12+ years of working experience in oil and gas field offshore and onshore construction and installations.

Employment Details:

1. Company : Lindinger Inspection Services. Dubai - UAE Duration : Oct 2016 to Jan 2020

Position : QC Inspector (Welding and Painting)-Structural Steel Project -1 : Mina Al-Ahmadi (MAA) Refinery GT-5 Project, KNPC Vendor : Hanmaek UAE FZ-L.L.C, UAE.

Project -2 : Liwa Plastic Industrial Complex Project (Orpic Plastic LLC, Sohar, Oman) Vendor : Al Shafar Steel Engineering L.L.C, UAE.

Project -3 : Amursky Gas Processing Plant Project. Vendor : Shanghai COSCO Kawasaki Heavy Industries Steel Structure Co, Ltd. China Responsibilities:

Conducting and participation of pre-inspection meetings with client and Vendors and formulating the ways of inspection with the approved inspection test plan Review of Inspection & Test Plan, Material verification, all stages of inspection, Dimensional inspection, Welding inspection, Final visual & painting inspection. Material and welding consumable inspection:- Inspection of raw material as per procurement order (P.O.) and reviewing of mill test certificate (MTC) and related procurement documents for traceability and conformance to mechanical /Chemical properties in accordance with applicable Codes & standard

Fit-up Inspection:- Inspection of the fit-ups in the in-process stage with respect to visual, dimensional and orientation compliance as per the approved drawings and specifications Control of welding process as per applicable WPS & PQR requirements. Have been experienced and well versed with the codes like AWS D1.1.

Carrying out welding inspection of all kinds of structures, with the special interest in Heavy steel structures as per the related applicable codes and have been well experienced. Shut down Project:

Jobs involved welding inspection, material inspection, painting insulation, witnessing hydro test etc. Inspection involved for Piping, Tanks, Vessel patch repair etc. 2. Company : SGS QATAR ORYX GTL - QATAR

Position : Welding Inspector

Period : 18-Mar-2016 to 18-April-2016

Client : Shutdown Project in ORYX GTL - QATAR

3. Company : TUV Rheinland Arabia LLC - SAUDI ARABIA Position : Welding Inspector

Period : 08-Oct-2015 to 27-Nov-2015

Client : Shutdown Project in PETRO RABIGH - SAUDI ARABIA Responsibilities:

Review Contractor’s method statements, QC procedures, ITP and Quality Plan and assist with establishing acceptable working practices for construction activities. Perform routine surveillance, inspection, monitoring of Contractor’s site activities(Fabrication and Welding, NDT, Coating and Painting) in accordance with the Projects and Contractors, specifications, ITP and Quality Plans.

Effectively performing daily field “Hold”, “Witness”, and “Surveillance inspections & tests to ensure compliance with project quality requirements & specifications. Ensuring repair as per approved procedure.

Carrying out the welding inspection before, during and after welding operation as per approved test plan.

Review the Test Package. Preparation of Hydro test package prior to testing and prepare the Punch List. Involved in Punch List activities before & after testing. Offshore experience:

4. Company : Global Petro projects Services (SAIPEM - ENI) Project : GIRASSOL REVAMPING PROJECT.

Position : QC Welding Inspector

Period : May 2014 to Sep 2015

Client : Girassol FPSO 2 (Offshore), TOTAL Angola. Responsibilities:

Monitor and carry out day to day fabrication and inspection activities such as marking, cutting, edge preparation, fit up welding and assembly work. Prepare material/weld traceability, inspection reports and control of documents for regular inspection activities.

Review/maintain calibration records of inspection /test equipment. Monitor and control welding consumables.

Carry out the visual inspection on weld joints.

Co- ordinate and send request for inspection (RFI) to client and third party inspector as per ITP mark-ups.

As per project requirement, mark and identify the weld joints and send NDE request to NDE Sub contractor to perform the NDE on completed weld joint. Onshore Experience:

5. Company : INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL CO, UAE Project : Maintenance Project

Position : QC Welding Inspector

Period : Nov 2011 to Nov 2013

Client : GASCO & BOROUGE in Ruwais.

Project-1: Replacement of Portable Water line in GASCO, SGP. Scope : Replacement of Portable Water line, 2” & 3” dia (Seamless Pipes – APL 5L Specification) Project-2: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF HEXENE 1 COMONOMER FEED TO PE1 LINE in BOROUGE 1 & 2

Scope: Installation the New line LTCS (Seamless Pipes – A333 Gr.6 Specification) Project-3: ETHYLENE RECOVERY PIPELINE FROM BOIL OFF GAS COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE in BOROUGE 1 & 2

Scope: Installation the New line SS, CS & LTCS (Seamless Pipes – A312 tp304, A106 & A333 Gr.6 Specification) in Ethylene Area.

Responsibilities:

Review of all applicable documents such as Scope of work, Drawing, Quality plan, Procedures, Codes and Standard.

Surveillance inspection of construction activities in accordance with approved ITP and project requirements, and report findings.

Review the PWPS, Witnessing of PQR & Qualifying the WPS. Witnessing of Welder Qualification Test and Prepare the Welder Performance Qualification Record with Welder ID.

Re-validation of Welder Qualification based on performance in accordance with the Code and Project Specification requirements.

Carry out Material inspection for Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Bolts & Nuts Gaskets etc. and Review manufacture test certificate.

Prepare a Request for Inspection & Material Inspection Report for all incoming material. Ensuring that all the welding related records such as weld maps, welding procedure, welder qualification documents and calibration records of welding related equipment’s etc. are maintained as per code requirements.

Inspection of welding consumables and ensuring the proper storage and handling of welding consumables and controlled in accordance with approved Consumables control procedure. Monitoring shop and field fabrication spool Welding as per Isometric Drawing. Checking weld joint preparation, fit up, alignment & dimensional inspection as per drawings. Preparing the Daily wise for Fit up Inspection Report & Weld Visual Inspection Report. Monitoring of NDE inspections

Interpretation of Radiography films (the report of NDT). Responsible for monitoring and recording painting activities as required by the Specification, Inspection & Test plan, and witnessing each stage till final inspection. Analyzing Blasting Inspection, Stage-wise Inspection, In-process Inspection, Final Inspection of painting systems & clearance.

Familiarize with the Approved Quality and Inspection plan Verification of Technical data sheets compliance with the specification. Visual Check on Paint Storage Condition.

Monitor daily Temperature, Relative humidity and Dew Point Records. Check Wet Film Thickness (WFT), Dry Film Thickness (DFT) for each coat as per project / manufacturer’s recommendations.

Check profile height by using Testex tape & Calibrated micrometer. Verifying Materials meeting to paint system, Paint mixing ratio, and Pot life as per the Paint Product Data Sheet.

Check for Painted surface free from defects like Sagging, holidays, peel off, runs, orange peels etc.

Prepare the As-Built Drawing attach in the Test Pack Prepare the Test Package. Preparation of Hydro test package prior to testing and prepare the Punch List. Involved in Punch List activities before & after testing Joint walk around with construction quality before hydro testing and inspection of supports, valve directions, insulation, painting, fittings etc. at appropriate times Witness the Hydro Test & preparation of final QA/QC dossier for submission to client 6. Company : VASAVI POWER SERVICES Pvt Ltd.

Client : GNFC, Bharuch, Gujarat.

Project : 1x33.3 MW CPSU PROJECT (Non - IBR Piping, CS & SS Pipe Line) Position : QC Welding Inspector

Period : Jan 2011 to Sep 2011

7. Company : M/s METAL ENGINEERS, BHEL.

Client : Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited

Scope : Shop Fabrication of Duct, Structural’s, Spool Pipes Position : QC Welding Inspector

Period : May 2007 to Dec 2010

Responsibilities:

Witnessing of Welder Qualification Test and Prepare the Welder Performance Qualification Record with Welder ID.

Re-validation of Welder Qualification based on performance in accordance with the Code and Project Specification requirements.

Inspection of welding consumables and ensuring the proper storage and handling of welding consumables and controlled in accordance with approved Consumables control procedure. Checking weld joint preparation, fit up, alignment & dimensional inspection as per drawings. Monitoring field fabrication spool Welding as per Isometric Drawing. Preparing the Daily wise for Fit up Inspection Report & Weld Visual Inspection Report. Select the 10% RT Joint & Offering of joints and organizing the NDE team. Interpretation of Radiography films (the report of NDT) Prepare the As-Built Drawing attach in the Test Pack. Prepare the Test Package.

Preparation of Hydro test package prior to testing and prepare the Punch List. Involved in Punch List activities before & after testing. Witness the Hydro Test.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Nationality : Indian

Date of birth : 12th February 1987.

Marital Status : Married

Language Known : English, Hindi, Tamil.

PASSPORT DETAILS:-

Passport Number Z3272547

Date of Issue & Expiry 03.12.2015 & 02.12.2025

Place of Issue Tiruchirapalli

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