Position Applied for: QC Welding Inspector

N.KUMARESH

(ARAMCO APPROVED)

SAP NUMBER-70019405

Mobile No: +91-938*******

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking job in a competitive environment to indulge myself to take-up challenging technical tasks and associate myself with innovative projects works for the upsurge of the company.

SUMMARY

Having 10+ years of experience in the field of QA/QC in Oil & Gas, pipelines, Petrochemical projects and Thermal power plants.

Certified Welding Inspector from American Welding Society - Cert No: 09053311

ARAMCO APPROVED INSPECTOR SAP#70019405

Familiar with international codes ASME Sec I, II, V, VIII, IX, B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, and 31.8, AWS D1.1, API650, and API 1104.

Saudi Aramco Codes & Standards.

Carrying out the stage inspection as per the quality control plan/project document control and test pack preparation.

Conversant with all aspect of pipe line mechanical works stringing, welding lowering hydro testing etc…

Experience of working in Pipeline, Power plant, Gas plant (Economizer, Super heater, Re heater, STG, HRSG, GT) piping, pressure vessel, Fuel oil & Gas storage Tanks such as HFO/LFO, MEG, TEG, Corrosion etc.

Handling in different type of material CS, LTCS, SS Alloy P4, P5A, P15E (PIPE&TUBE).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SOUDH GAS COMPRESSION PIPELINE-HARADH

Project:

SOUDH GAS COMPRESSION PIPELINE-HARADH

Client:

Saudi Aramco

Company:

PETROJET, SAUDI ARABIA (July 2019 to July 2020)

Position:

QC Welding Inspector

Responsibilities

Responsible for Reviewing and preparation of Quality control procedure, Inspection and test plan then implementation as per client requirement.

Review of Inspection checklist, WPS&PQR

Review compliance to Saudi Aramco standards, specifications, drawings and codes as per project requirements

Inspection of welding equipment’s condition and calibration as appropriate carried out.

Inspection of Consumables, their package, handling and storage conditions.

Inspecting and witness weld fit-up, in process weld, post weld visual & NDT requirements for pipelines, Pre heat, PWHT.

Conduct tool box meeting(how to use welding accessories properly, how to prevent welding defect, how to perform proper welding procedure )

Issue and follow up status of non-conformities

Preparing/Review weekly status report like total weld length, total weld joints, total radiography completed, welders repair percentage submit to Aramco inspection department.

Conduct the weekly welder tool box meeting and improve the welder performance.

FADHILI GAS PROGRAM PROJECT

Project:

FADHILI GAS PROGRAM PROJECT

Client:

Saudi Aramco

Contractor:

Technicas Reunidas

Company:

SINOPEC (From OCT 2018 to APR 2019)

Position:

QC Welding Inspector

Responsibilities

Knowledge of reviewing ITP, Inspection checklist (SAIC) as well as WPS and PQR.

Co-ordinates with welding QC supervisor for Witnessing Welders Qualification Test (WQT) as per ASME Sec IX, ASME B31.3 & AWS D1.1

Perform Welders Certificate review and issuance of JCC card

Perform material receiving inspection and verification of welding consumable control in place (type, segregation, storage, issue, handling )

Ensuring WPS have been approved and available at the site

Perform Routing inspection of welding equipment, consumable baking oven and portable oven conditions

Maintain calibration certificates of welding machine, baking oven and purging gas analyzer, Bridge Cam, Calipers, Pressure Gauge, Relief valve, Test Manifold, Surface Profile Gauge, Elcometer (Paint thickness & Humidity) etc and always ensure their validity within the expiry date .

Perform pre-welding and fit-up inspection for proper root gap, groove angle, root face, Misalignment as per WPS

Perform in process weld inspection for preheating and inter-pass temperature, suitable electrode and filler wires are used as per approved WPS

Post weld Visual inspection of completed joints for excessive reinforcement and other surface irregularities such as undercut, cracks, mechanical damage and arc strikes

Preparation of daily welding inspection report (DWIR) and weekly as well as monthly welders repair rate (WRR) to control the repair rate within the acceptable percentage limit

Raising weekly RFI for weld visual inspection and NDE

Review Hydro test packages

FADHILI GAS PROGRAM PROJECT

Project:

FADHILI GAS PROGRAM PROJECT

Client:

Saudi Aramco

Contractor:

Technicas Reunidas

Company:

NESMA HAVATEK (From May 2017 to Sep 2018)

Position:

QC Welding Inspector (Storage Tank)

Responsibilities

Knowledge of reviewing ITP, Inspection checklist (SAIC) as well as WPS and PQR as per SAIC W-2001

Co-ordinates with welding QC supervisor for Witnessing Welders Qualification Test (WQT) as per ASME Sec IX, ASME B31.3 & AWS D1.1

Perform Welders Certificate review and issuance of JCC card as per SAIC 2035

Perform material receiving inspection and verification of welding consumable control in place (type, segregation, storage, issue, handling )as per SAIC 2010 AND SATR 2020

Ensuring WPS have been approved and available at the site

Perform Routing inspection of welding equipment, consumable baking oven and portable oven conditions

Maintain calibration certificates of welding machine, baking oven and purging gas analyzer, Bridge Cam, Calipers, Pressure Gauge, Relief valve, Test Manifold, Surface Profile Gauge, Elcometer (Paint thickness & Humidity) etc. and always ensure their validity within the expiry date

Perform pre-welding and fit-up inspection for proper root gap, groove angle, root face, Misalignment as per WPS and SAIC W-2085

Perform in process weld inspection for preheating and inter-pass temperature, suitable electrode and filler wires are used as per approved WPS and SAIC W-2086

Post weld Visual inspection of completed joints for excessive reinforcement and other surface irregularities such as undercut, cracks, mechanical damage and arc strikes as per SAIC W-2087

Preparation of daily welding inspection report (DWIR) and weekly as well as monthly welders repair rate (WRR) to control the repair rate within the acceptable percentage limit

Raising weekly RFI for weld visual inspection and NDE

Witnessing and monitoring the required NDT (PT, MT, RT and UT) has been covered.

Prepare Hydro test package & Pre punch list.

MASTER GAS SYSTEM EXPANSION PHASE-I

Project:

MASTER GAS SYSTEM EXPANSION PHASE-I

Client:

Saudi Aramco

Company:

SEPCO (Shandong Electric Power Construction), SAUDI ARABIA (July 2016 to Feb 2017)

Position:

QC Welding Inspector

Responsibilities

Responsible for Reviewing and preparation of Quality control procedure, Inspection and test plan then implementation as per client requirement.

Review of Inspection checklist, WPS&PQR

Review compliance to Saudi Aramco standards, specifications, drawings and codes as per project requirements

Inspection of welding equipment’s condition and calibration as appropriate carried out.

Inspection of Consumables, their package, handling and storage conditions.

Inspecting and witness weld fit-up, in process weld, post weld visual & NDT requirements for pipelines, Pre heat, PWHT.

Conduct tool box meeting(how to use welding accessories properly, how to prevent welding defect, how to perform proper welding procedure )

Issue and follow up status of non-conformities

Preparing/Review weekly status report like total weld length, total weld joints, total radiography completed, welders repair percentage submit to Aramco inspection department.

Conduct the weekly welder tool box meeting and improve the welder performance.

MECI FABRICATION SHOP

Project:

MECI FABRICATION SHOP

Client:

Aramco

Company:

SAMSUNG ENGINEERING, SAUDI ARABIA (May 2015 to Nov 2015)

Position:

QC Welding Inspector

Responsibilities

Study contract & project specification thoroughly for developing QCP and ITP for various project to meet customer’s expectation/requirements comprehensively,

Review & preparing of the WPQR, WPS and conducting the Welder Performance Qualification Test as per the WPS.

Review the materials Mechanical Test reports and NDT Test reports.

Prepare the Welder Identify card.

Inspection & verification of the welding consumable (Electrode, wire, flux, etc.,) are maintaining storage as per the welding procedure & specification.

Ensure satisfactory identification of materials, proper production of piping and fittings, verify the proper size and schedule of pipe, rating of the flange face and fittings.

Inspecting weld fit-up, weld visual & NDT requirements for pipelines, pre heat, PWHT.

Fully responsibility for Radiography film interpretation and Repair ratio.

Identify the root cause of the welding related problems and taking the corrective and preventive action.

Preparing & maintaining QA/QC documents.

YANBU POWER & DESALINATION PLANT PHASE-3

Project:

YANBU POWER & DESALINATION PLANT PHASE-3

Client:

SALINE WATER CONVERTION CORPORATION (SWCC)

Company:

SAMSUNG ENGINEERING, SAUDI ARABIA (May 2014 to May 2015)

Position:

QC Welding Inspector

Responsibilities

Study contract & project specification thoroughly for developing QCP and ITP for various project to meet customer’s expectation/requirements comprehensively,

Review & preparing of the WPQR, WPS and conducting the Welder Performance Qualification Test as per the WPS.

Review the materials Mechanical Test reports and NDT Test reports.

Prepare the Welder Identify card.

Inspection & verification of the welding consumable (Electrode, wire, flux, etc.,) are maintaining storage as per the welding procedure & specification.

Ensure satisfactory identification of materials, proper production of piping and fittings, verify the proper size and schedule of pipe, rating of the flange face and fittings.

Monitoring of welding process such as SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW and EGW.

Performing inspection of welds,NDT,weld repair of Power plant Pipe, Tube and Panels of Boilers, Super heater,Re heater,Economizer,Steam Turbine Generator, Pressure Vessel, Fuel oil Tanks such as HFO,LFO.

Inspecting weld fit-up, weld visual & NDT requirements for pipelines, pre heat, PWHT & witness of hydro test, pneumatic, etc.

Fully responsibility for Radiography film interpretation and Repair ratio.

Identify the root cause of the welding related problems and taking the corrective and preventive action.

Review and preparing of the hydro test pack.

SUR INDEPENDENT POWER PLANT

Project:

SUR INDEPENDENT POWER PROJECT

Client:

PHOENIX POWER COMPANY

Company:

DAEWOO E&C, OMAN (DEC2012 – DEC2013 Pipe line)

Position:

QA/QC Piping Inspector

Responsibilities

Study contract & project specification thoroughly for developing QCP and ITP for various project to meet customer’s expectation/requirements comprehensively.

Execute the specific inspection on materials, equipment and construction/installation activities on site.

Issue the relevant quality records and when necessary support the Quality Control Manager/Supervisor for NCR, CAR, PAR reports and verifying conformity of the work.

Inspector of incoming materials such as Welding Consumables, Pipe Spools, Elbows, Flanges etc. as per code.

Preparing and reviewing PQR/WPS as per code specification.

Witness the Procedure Qualification Test & Welder’s Qualification Test.

Review the materials Mechanical Test reports and NDT Test reports.

Reviewing Welding requirements for field erected Structures, Vessels, Tanks, Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) and other process plants.

Performing inspection of welds,NDT,weld repair of Power plant Pipes and tubes of Boilers, Super heater,Re heater,Economizer,Steam Turbine Generator, Pressure Vessel, HRSG, Fuel oil Tanks such as HFO,LFO and Water tanks.

Welding Inspection of HRSG Pipes, Monitoring of various grade Alloy pipe (P91, P22, P11), CS and SS.

Witness of all kind NDT, PMI, Hardness Test, Preheat and PWHT activities on site.

Orderly collect and manage/check documents certifying test, controls and inspections documents, ensuring that all welding and testing related records from a complete package the As-Built.

Preparing & maintaining QA/QC documents.

SHOAIBA POWER PLANT

STAGE III

Client

SAUDI ELECTRICITY COMPANY – SAUDI ARABIA (SECO)

Contractor (Organization)

National Contracting Company Ltd.

Role

QC Welding Inspector(Pipeline)

Period

April 2010 –April 2012.

Responsibilities

Work experience includes managing Quality related matters of Piping, Welding, PWHT, Hardness test; Hydro test, Pneumatic test, &NDT related activities.

Codes and standards used are ASME 31.3, ASME 31.1, B31.4

ASME BPV code Sect. I, II, V, VIII, & IX, API1104 &AWS D1.1, D1.2 various other client’s Specification.

Verify records of Calibration, Inspection and Test equipment.

Preparation of WPS and witnessing PQR & WPQ for accordance to Projects.

Witness welder’s qualification, issue respective cards and maintain qualification records.

Inspection of material and welding consumables as per Specifications.

Establishing the WPS for SMAW & GTAW process according to ASME Sec-IX, AWS D1.1 Standards for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel and Dissimilar Material. .

Visual inspection of welding Carbon Steel, Low Alloy Steel (P1, P4, P5A) and Stainless Steel (P8).

Radiographic film interpretation and evaluation in compliance with relevant codes.

Monitoring the PWHT temperature and chart.

Prepare daily Fit up and welding reports.

Preparation of Hydrostatic Test Packages and Pneumatic Test reports

Coordinate with client representative for daily piping line inspection, prepare punch list prior to test and witness Hydro test, Pneumatic test.

Provide proper set of documentation and ensure quality records, files are properly maintained.

CROSS COUNTRY PIPE LINE

Client

KUWAIT OIL COMPANY, Kuwait.

Contractor (Organization)

Heavy Engineering Industrial Shipbuilding Co,

Role

QC Inspector

Period

Mar2008 – Jan 2009

Responsibilities

Carried out day-to-day inspection at site and responsible for all the quality related activities at spread.

Knowledgeable experience in SMAW, TIG, MIG in cross-country Pipeline with challenging environment.

To check all repairs are perform correctly & non-destructive tests are regularly repeated.

To keep a report file for all non-destructive tests.

Reviewed radiographs according to ASME Sec V, ANSI/ASME B31.3 & API 1104.

Handling Tie and mainline welding activities – fit up, pre heat, interpass temperature, weld visual and release for NDT.

Preparation of daily reports, fit up, visual and NDT.

Check and record pipe sequence

Carry out visual inspections and issues relevant reports

Plans relevant to welding by organization in charge of construction activities

Examine visually work in progress and effectively supervise repair procedures

CROSS COUNTRY PIPE LINE

Client

RELIANCE REFINERY. Gujarat.

Contractor (Organization)

INDUSTRIAL X-RAY & ALLIED RADIO GRAPHERS (I) Pvt Ltd Mumbai

Role

NDT coordinator

Period

Jan2004 – Feb 2007

Responsibilities

Carried out day-to-day inspection at site and responsible for all the quality related activities at spread.

Knowledgeable experience in SMAW, TIG, MIG in cross-country Pipeline with challenging environment.

Coordinating with Front end and Back end Production team related to quality activities for smooth operation of Site.

Co-ordination of Quality inspection matters with management, Client and Customers.

Initiating, recommending and assisting in providing effective solution to such problems that may arise concerning visual inspection, magnetic particle testing, inspection, penetrant testing and Radiographic testing inspection.

Fully responsible for Radiographic interpretation

SKILLS

D.M.E

AWS-CWI

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

MS Office, MS EXCEL

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name

KUMARESH.N

Date Of Birth

01/06/1983

Nationality

Indian

Languages Known

English, Tamil, Hindi & Malayalam.

Marital Status

Married

Gender

Male

Address

Permanent Address:

Kumaresh.N

37/3, Shanmugavalasu,

Velampatty (P.O), Palani

Dindigul District

Tamil Nadu. India. PIN 624617

Passport No

R7684918

Place of Issue

RIYADH

Date of Expiry

04/07/2027

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the above furnished details are true to the best to my knowledge

KUMARESH.N

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