Qc Welding inspector

Key Skills

Quality Assurance & Control

Auditing & Inspections

Project Execution

Material Management

Process Enhancement

Liaison & Coordination

Site Inspections

Reporting/Documentation

A result-oriented professional with excellence in implementing quality mechanisms to deliver desired output

Profile Summary

Dynamic professional with nearly 6 years of experience mechanical construction, Oil & Gas inspection activities; currently associated with Abdulla H. Al-Shuwayer Sons Trading and Contracting Company as QA/QC Inspector (Welding, Painting & Hydro testing)

Extensive experience in managing welding inspection activities as per welding procedures, monitoring welding jobs across the projects and maintaining the qualification list of welders

Proven acumen in preparing & implementing inspection & test plans, project specific procedures for fabrication, welding and NDT procedures

Managed inspection activities involving surface preparation, painting sequences as per code requirements and coordinating with client inspectors for approval.

Skilled at reviewing drawings and preparing project & technical specifications, method statements for inspection activities, inspection test plan, contract quality plan (CQP) and inspection forms formats

Proficient at liaising with Agencies, Engineers or Client and suggesting technical advice regarding welding matters

Hands-on experience in initial and final inspection of valves, hydro test and pneumatic test for valves as per API 598, inspection for fit up, weld visual, NDE activities, line check for received test pack; experience in interpretation of radiography examination film and calibration of welding machines

Comprehensive knowledge of various standards and codes - ASTM / ASME / and Aramco Standards

Soft Skills

Career Timeline

2013 TO 2014 – ARIYAS FABRIC ENGINEERING COMPANY

2014 TO 2017 – GULF SPECIALIZED MECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING COMPANY

Oct. 2017 TO TILL DATE – ABDULLAH H AL SHUWAYER SONS CO, KSA

Education

Diploma in Mechanical.

B.Tech Mechanical Engineer.

Certifications

Certified Welding Inspector (CSWIP 3.1) – Certificate No: 293182

ASNT NDT Level II - Dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Radiographic Testing and Ultrasonic Testing

Saudi Aramco Approved NDT COORDINATOR

Work Experience

Oct’17 to Present : Abdulla H. Al-Shuwayer Sons Trading and Contracting Company, Dammam, KSA (QA/QC INSPECTOR & Painting)

Project: Fabrication & Maintenance ; client: Sadara chemical plant.

Petrofac (Saudi Aramco)

Dynamic (Saudi Aramco)

Qurayyah sea water plant (SA)

Role:

Implementing measures for effective servicing & testing of:

Performing: (Piping Inspector) :

oReceiving and Inspection of all piping & Structural related materials as per the corresponding vendor Documents, MTC’s, MTO & Drawings.

oInspection of fabrication of piping spools & Structural members as per the approved IFCs

oEnsuring the materials are being stored and preserved as per the standard requirements

oIssuance & releasing of piping & structural components for various construction activities and preparation of final shipment to site

oInspection of weld joint preparation, dimensional verification, joint fit-up & alignment.

oPreparation & review of weld database summary.

oConducting inspection of valves, including material receiving, preservation, testing & its installation.

oConducting hydrostatic testing of pipelines followed by its lay-up activities.

oCompute bolt torqueing values based on standards & guide the bolt torqueing crew for the successful completion of the activity.

oPrepare inspection checklists & test reports for the client inspection department review & approval

oPreparation & updating the status of valves, i.e. detailed description, hydro tested dates & its due date, Designated location, preservation dates & its due dates.

oWitness and verification of the quality of water that is to be used for hydro test.

oInitiate NCRs/ Surveillance report against any activity / materials that conflict with quality requirements.

oInitiate Preventive / Proactive notifications to the concerned departments prior to the commencement of work.

oPrepare & maintain status of material receiving, fabrication, welding, site release & erection.

oInterpretation of drawing & guiding the construction team to execute the work.

oAssist Engineering department / construction concerning technical conflicts.

oEnsure that all Special Process Procedures are validated and performed within the established parameters.

oAssist in designing Manifold, its inspection, testing & package preparation

oRaising & closing of RFI in QMIS.

oEnsure that all non-conformances and proposed corrective actions are carried out on a timely manner.

oEnsure that construction activities are progressed as per latest revised IFC drawings.

oConduct inspection of activities of construction & testing works at site as required by the SATIPs to verify the product conformity and full compliance with IFC drawing, project specification and project contract documents.

oEnsure the quality of site is always implemented at site.

oIdentification of piping material for each line and segregating shop joints & field joints as per isometric weld map drawings.

oPreparation of Pre-test punch listing of lines prior hydrotest and closing ‘A’ items before commencing the activity.

oCarry out inspection of Subcontractor jobs, suppliers & vendors as per required specification & standards.

oCoordinate with client inspection department for the closing of PMCC punch items for commissioning of the line.

oConducting hydro test inspection of pipe spools as per specified pressure, chemical cleaning, flushing of water.

oPreparing of hydro test package for piping.

Performing : NDT COORDINATOR :

oprepare the Heat Treatment movement sheet for stress relieving .

ocalculate the PWHT charts.

oprepare the NDT offer list as per the NDT requirements.

oCo-coordinating with NDT & post weld heat treatment personnel.

oPrepare the PWHT reports & reviewing the temperature charts.

oPerforming blasting and painting inspection activities for pipe spools.

oMonitoring PWHT for vessel & pipe spools in furnace.

oDoing interpretation of radiography examination film.

oConducting hydro test inspection of pipe spools as per specified pressure, chemical cleaning, flushing of water.

oPreparing of hydro test package for piping.

oPerforming borescopic inspection in piping.

Performing :Welding Inspector:

oWelding inspection in carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy steel materials as per applicable codes, standards & specifications

oWelder Qualification Test (WQT) and ensuring welding works as per Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

oMaterial identification, Positive Material Identification (PMI), correlating Mill Test Reports (MTR) of Vendor and company supplied material as per engineering /project specifications

Administering the verification of MTC as per international standards and ensuring traceability of the material

Generating and maintaining the welder's weekly performance report

Managing Non Destructive Test (NDT) such as Radiographic Test (RT), Ultrasonic Test (UT), Penetrate Test (PT) and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)

Preparing:

oDocumentation as per acceptance requirements, weld summary and NDE reports prior to pressure test

oWPS and its supporting PQR (familiar in welding process)

Maintaining instrumental calibration and documenting certificate of inspection, measuring & test instruments/equipment, and so on

Monitoring painting / coating related works while ensuring that final products are as per company procedure, client requirement and international codes

Verifying baking and holding oven temperature, current and voltage of rectifier, preheat, post weld heat and inter-pass temperatures

Significant Achievements:

Completed quality projects within time by taking proactive approach, and by being persistent in overcoming difficulties that arise in pursuit of a goal

Dec’14-Jan’17 Gulf specialized mechanical &Engineering company (Gulf piping company) Abu Dhabi, UAE as QA/QC inspector.

Project: Fabrication & welding; client: blue water, petrofac, zadco. (UAE)

Role:

Performed:

oFit up, dimensional inspection for wind mill tubular tower, box columns, plus, columns, ceiling girders and its comportment assembly

oDPT & MPI inspection on structural beams; RT inspection for towers & pipes; ultrasonic testing of weld joints for =panels, windmill towers, columns and beams

Engaged in:

oWeld joints repair & ensured corrective actions as per repair procedures

oQC painting / coating activities on daily basis

Collaborated with TPI for material, fabrication & welding inspection

Managed the preparation and approval of QA/QC procedures of non-destructive techniques like MPI, DPT, RT& UT, Hydro Test Package, Punch List & Painting

Visited construction site on daily basis to ensure work, materials, equipment are as per QA/QC program, project drawing & specifications

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 1st AUGUST 1991

Languages Known: English, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi

Address: 22, Pathal vilai, veppamoodu junction, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India

Nationality: Indian

Passport Details: K5347342 (Valid Till 09/07/2022)

Driving License: Indian Driving Licence no:TN74 201******** (Valid Till 06/08/2029)

Marital Status: Single

SRIKANDAN KRISHNAKUMAR

(QA/QC Welding inspector, NDT & PWHT inspector (SAUDI ARAMCO APPROVAL)

Mid-Level Assignments:

QA/QC Testing & Inspections Process Enhancement

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Industry Preference: Oil & Gas

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