Engineer Mechanical

VENKKATESH GOPALAKRISHNAN

Mobile : +974******** (Qatar)

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

Proposed Position : QA/QC Engineer/Mechanical Inspector/Plant Inspector

OBJECTIVE

To achieve a position of Excellence in the Field of QA/QC, Inspection, Welding, NDT, Third-Party Inspection, Fabrication (Refinery Equipment’s)&Shutdown Inspection by contributing to the achievement of Organization Goals and Equipping myself with Technical Skills and Knowledge with betterment of my career.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

B.E. Mechanical Engineering from Anna University in 2008

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

API 510 – Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector (Certificate No. 63767)

CSWIP 3.2.1 – Senior Welding Inspector (Certificate No. 336845)

CSWIP 3.1 – Welding Inspector (Certificate No. 333432/1)

ASNT Level II in MT, PT, RT & UT

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES

Helicopter Underwater Escape Training(HUET) & Sea Survival

H2S Gas Awareness & Breathing Apparatus

Confined Space Entry

Working at Heights

QHSE awareness workshop on Business Excellence

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

A qualified Mechanical Engineer having experience of 9+ Years in Quality Assurance & Control & Shutdown Inspection in Oil & Gas field.

Familiar and conversant with the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Codes ASME Section II Part A,B & C, Section V, Section IX, Section VIII Div.1 & Div.2, B31.3, API 650 & other international codes.

Familiar with In-service inspection Code such as API 510, API 510, API 570, API 571, API 572, API 576 & API 577.

Expertise in Inspection of Pressure Vessel, Column, Tower, Heat Exchangers, Tank, Piping, Pipeline & Structures.

1.Designation : QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical

Organization :Galfar Al Misnad Engineering & Contracting WLL, Qatar

Duration : 10th December 2019 to Till Now

Project : 1. EPIC for Various Pipeline PCR’s at Dukhan Field (GC18103700)

2. EPIC for Welhead Topsides, Manifold Platform, PS-3 Modifications, Flowlines & Umbilical for BH Re-development – Phase-1B (GC17101000)

Client : Qatar Petroleum

Project : EPIC for Conversion of 3No’s Fixed Roof Tanks to Internal Floating Roof (TAAWC/AID/09/01/19)

Client : Woqod (Qatar Fuel)

RESPONSIBILITES

Responsible for effective implementation of quality management system of the project. Preparation and update of Project Quality Plan, Quality Control Procedures &Inspection test plans for various activities in line with Project/Client requirements.

Ensuring the implementation of Quality system among various departments to meet quality objectives.

Pre-qualification of vendors and subcontractors.

Monitor the Subcontractor’s performance for compliance with Quality requirements.

Study the Piping & Tank MTO’s and identify the PQRs/WPSs required for the project.

Preparation and getting the approval of required Proposed WPSs from the Client.

Reviewing the NDT procedures for its compliance to the client requirements prior to the submission to client.

Liaise with client on technical issues against stated requirements and resolve it through technical deviation requests (TDRs) or Technical Queries (TQ).

Preparation of monthly IMS reports.

Ensure the timely close-out of RFIs.

Pre-review of MTCs submitted by the purchase department.

Qualifying Welding Procedure and Preparation of WPS.

Conducting Welder Qualification Test and maintaining Welder continuation record.

Coordinate with Head (QHSE) for Internal/External Quality Audits and follow-up Audits.

Raise Non-Conformance (NCRs), where warranted, on process/product non-conformances.

Analyze corrective & preventive actions taken on CARs and NCRs in coordination with the Project Manager and close out NCRs if the actions taken are found satisfactory.

Maintain all relevant update Codes & Standards, Specification and Quality System documents.

Co-ordinate with Client and TPI for In-process inspection.

Identify in-house/external training needs relating to Quality for all personnel in the project in discussion with Project Manager.

Monitor all inspections as per the ITP and subcontract requirements.

2.Designation : Mechanical Inspector

Organization : Al-MutawaSamyong NDT Co., Ltd (Saudi Arabia& Bahrain)

Duration : 20th April 2017 to 30st September 2019

Project : 1. Segregate Gasoline Sewer System Project

2. EFPS in Refinery &Sitra Tank Farm Project

3. 5CDU Heaters Replacement Project

4. Firm up No.3 API Oil Separator Project

Client : Bahrain Petroleum Company Refinery

RESPONSIBILITES

Review work order for general quality assurance and specific customer requirements.

Attended Pre-Inspection Meeting

Inspection carried out as per QAP/ITP.

Ensure that all job has been done as per client and drawing than proceed inspection activities.

Review of Inspection & Test Plan, material verification, all stages of inspection, dimensional inspection and welding inspection.

Inspection of raw material as per P.O. reviewing of mill test certificate and related documents for traceability and conformance to mechanical/chemical properties in accordance with applicable Codes & Standard like ASTM, ASME, AWS, BS and API etc.

Inspection carryout on piping, Vessel, Heat exchanger, steel grating and vendor supply equipment inspection.(piping/welding /equipments)

Check and verify repair fabrication details and procedures.

Ensure that all operations concerning welding are carried out as per approved WPS.

Control of welding consumables (site storage, handling, conditioning & issuance).

Conduct in-process and post welding visual inspection.

Witnessed Diesel leak test, Vacuum box test, Final dimensional inspection and combination of Hydro-Pneumatic test as per ITP/Codes/Specification.

Execution, Witnessing and Documentation of Procedure Qualification Test as per PWPS and ASME Sec IX.

Execution, Witnessing and Documentation of Welder Qualification Test as per ASME Sec IX.

Review and record non-conformance and consulting with the concern person to determine the disposition of non-conforming.

3.Designation : QA/QC Engineer.

Organization : United Cooling Systems (P) Ltd.

Duration : 25th July 2012 to 15th April 2017

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

Attended ASME “U”, “U2” & NB “R” stamp certification auditing as Quality Control Engineer.

Providing technical support for engineering department in material selection, weld joint design, NDT requirements.

Preparation and approval of QA/QC procedures, Report formats, Inspection and Test plan, Welding and NDE plan as per project requirements.

Carry out receiving inspection of Plates, pipe, flanges, structural, pipe fittings, welding consumables and other materials used in the project as per purchase order and verify the Material test certificates which conforms to the material specifications as per international codes and standards like ASTM, ASME, AWS, BS, etc. and client requirements.

Issue non-conformance (NC) for violation found during inspection and submit it to immediate supervisor & Monitor the disposition of all issued non-conformance reports.

Preparation / Review of the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) as per project specifications and as per standards (ASME Section IX).

Witnessed the Welder Qualification Test and destructive testing (Tensile, Bend, Hardness, &Charpy V-Notch) &Non destructive testing (UT, MT, PT and RT) as per ASME Section IX requirements.

Continuously monitoring the performance of the welders to ensure their qualification continuity.

Carrying out the welding inspection before, during and after welding operation as per approved test plan, relevant Engineering drawing, international standard and project specification.

Check edge preparation and fit-ups to verify that fit-up is within tolerance, Dimension 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.

Checking heat treatments of Post forming Heat Treatment (PFHT) and Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) charts, as per Construction Code, approved drawings & specifications.

Performing various non-destructive testing works when required and Evaluate test result of various NDT methods (Mostly MT,PT,RT) against respective international standards.

Periodic check on existing inspection equipment for safe, reliable, continued operation, and updating calibration report and documents.

Preparation and witnessing of Hydrostatic or Pneumatic Test Packages and Test reports.

Review and verification of as built drawings & Preparation and approval of QA/QC Dossier.

TURNAROUND/SHUTDOWN EXPERIENCE

4.Designation : Plant Inspector

Organization : YANSAB, Unit- EG-1(Ethylene Glycol) Plant, Saudi Arabia

Duration : October 2018 to November 2018

5.Designation : Plant Inspector.

Organization : SipChem, Unit- EA(Ethyl Acetate) Plant, Saudi Arabia

Duration : May 2016 to June 2016

6.Designation : Inspection Engineer.

Organization : Essar Oils, Gujarat, Unit- DHDH

Duration : August 2015 toSeptember 2015

7.Designation : Inspection Engineer.

Organization : CPCL, Chennai, Unit- CDU/SRU

Duration : July 2015 to August 2015

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES

Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, Quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls.

Preliminary Visual Inspection of Vessels, Columns, Towers, Drums and Heat Exchangers and report Preparation.

In-service inspection of all kinds of static equipments, pressure piping, storage tanks and in onshore plants.

Familiar with various damage mechanisms in oil and gas production facilities with respect to commonly used materials in industry.

Ensure the integrity of vessel cladding, metallic lining and weld overlay to the Code requirement during turn around/shut down.

Perform internal inspection of distillation column and asses the condition of distributor piping, tray deck, tray valve, nozzle bore, random and packing, feed inlet line, liquid collector chimney tray, demister pad, tray support ring etc.

Perform external inspection of static equipment and asses the condition of concrete support, anchor bolt, grounding connection, nozzle misalignment, hotspots, vibration, protective coating/insulation and skirt support of vessel.

Review and analysis of previous inspection reports to summarize the integrity status of the equipment.

Monitor coating and insulation condition of equipment.

Witnessed final hydrotest on both shell side and tube side of heat exchanger after repair activities.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth & Status : 12.04.1991& Single

Age : 29

Languages Known : Tamil, English& Hindi

Nationality : Indian

Passport No : T6833052 (Valid until 02/07/2029)

Saudi Driving License : Valid until 11/07/2019

Permanent Address : 63.Kondareppar Street, Koranad,

Mayiladuthurai-609 001, Nagapattinam District,

TamilNadu, India.

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the particulars of information and facts stated above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Place : Sign :

Date : Name : Venkkatesh Gopalakrishnan

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