RAMACHANDRAN. R

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CAREER OBJECTIVE :

Manifest my talents in responsible working condition where can utilize my skills & 13 years of total working experience in the Oil & Gas/ Petroleum/ Power/ Manufacturing sector in fabrication & erection in the field of Welding, NDT, piping, pipe line, structural & pressure vessels. Skills include conducting efficient and accurate material inspections, conducting quality tests, as well as troubleshooting and accurately diagnosing problems. Organize with an eye for detail and excellent multi-tasking skills.

PROFILE SNAPSHOT :

A competent individual with a sound academic record all set to shape a gratifying career in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Adept at keeping engineering coordination experience in Oil & Gas sector having familiar/exposure with EPC environment.

Expertise in Quality Control & NDT Inspections and exposure to leading Global client companies.

Hands on experience in the development of plans and procedures for focused Quality control and quality assurance management.

Technical coordination and establishing and maintaining quality standards.

Initiating, planning, and implementing process improvement strategies.

Motivating the team, leading by examples and delivering results as per set project objectives.

Ability to work efficiently in demanding work environments and meet deadlines.

In depth experience as an QC Inspector (Welding / NDT / Piping/Pipeline/Pressure Vessels/Structural/Mechanical - heat exchangers, heaters, boilers, turbines, pumps, castings, special equipment) in areas of quality inspections and risk assessment.

Proven capability in handling Structure Inspection, Piping, Pipe Lines, Pressure Vessel, Welding, and NDT.

In depth knowledge with hydro test activity like package preparation, package review, punch handling experience and package coordination with client.

Good field work experience Tie In welding preparation and coordinate with all Tie in related inspection for brown field site.

Good experience for team handling capability.

EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS :

Venkateshwara Polytechnic College, Pudukkottai, India

Apr- 2007

Diploma In Mechanical Engineering [70.75 aggregate FIRST CLASS]

Board of Higher Secondary Examination, Tamil Nadu

Mar- 2005

Intermediate(HSC), Gen,Machinist + Mathematics Stream [74% aggregate, DISTINCTION]

Tamil Nadu State Board,India

Mar- 2003

Secondary School Leaving Certificate [78.5% aggregate, FIRST CLASS]

TECHNICAL PROFILE :

CSWIP 3.2.2 Senior Welding Inspector - Level 3 TWI Certification, United Kingdom.

Certificate No:- 403225

Date of Expiry: 05-Mar-2025

CSWIP 3.1 - Welding Inspector - Level 2 TWI Certification, United Kingdom.

Certificate No: 68347

Date of Issue: 16 October 2012.

Date of Expiry: - 28-June-2022.

Institute Of Inspection Technology & NDT Resources, Trichy.

DOI :- 08-Jan 2009

DOE :- 31-Jan-2021

Non Destructive Testing (NDT) ASNT LEVEL II

Radiographic Testing (RT)

Ultrasonic testing (UT)

Magnetic particle testing (MPT)

Penetrant Testing (PT)

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) - New 30” Crude Transit Line NK to CMM, project EF1727.

Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) - Clean Fuel Project-Ahmadi Refinery.

Awarded For KNPC FCC/MAFP Block Major Shut Down & Revamp Project-2018.

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) –Feed Pipeline New Refinery Project (NRP).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

SK Engineering &Construction Ltd., KUWAIT

Mar 9-2016 to Jan 15-2020

Project : Clean Fuel Project (CFP).

From : Mar 9-2016 to Still going on

EPC : SK Engineering & Construction Ltd.,

Owner : Kuwait National Petroleum Company.

Roles & Responsibilities:-

The duties of the QC Inspector shall include but not be limited to the following tasks:

Working as an EPC QC Inspector – Piping/Welding & NDT in KNPC Clean Fuels project.

Working at KNPC/Brown Field (Revamp) & Green Field site and Fabrication Shop inspection activities.

Controlling & monitoring of sub-contractors Quality control activities in daily basis.

Review of QC Procedures and Inspection Test Plans as submitted to the PMC ensure compliance with project requirements.

Witnessing of Welding Procedure Qualification testing and review of PQRs.

Witnessing of Mechanical testing at laboratory for PQRs.

Witnessing of Welding Procedure Specification testing and review of WPSs.

Witnessing of Welder Qualification testing and review of WQTs.

Reviewing and approving of Sub-Contractor submitted NDT procedures.

Witnessing of PWHT, HT, and PMI Inspection.

Witnessing of Initial Thickness Survey (ITM).

Witnessing of Dye penetrant test/Magnetic particle test site inspection and reviewing reports.

Performed with sub-contractor daily Fit-up/Welding Visual Inspection at process involved SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW.

Witnessing with Tie-In welding actives and inspected with stage wise NDE.

Raw material inspection, visual inspection, dimension, verification of correctness, identification and correlation with mill test certificates.

Monitor the stage wise inspection of Piping & steel structure fabrications at contractor fabrication premises and verify the product conformity as per project specifications, and international codes/standards.

Inspection for erection / installation of mechanical static & rotating equipment such as reactor, column, drums, exchangers, boilers, condenser, vent stack, volume tank, analyzer house, pumps and compressor, agitator, air cooled heat exchanger, and other related equipment. Responsible for the inspection and preparing report on static and rotating equipment at new and revamp refinery sites.

Good experience for repair welding inspection for vessel’s and column Inspection’s.

Ensures qualified welders are identifiable by welder ID cards at shop & site.

Ensures that Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) are raised by sub-contractors once the activities deviated from the Contract Specifications and international codes/standards

Coordinate all site inspections with the site PMC Inspector’s.

Ensures that the job was done as per Client requirements and Standards and Certify the quality of work done.

Involved material All types of CS and LTCS (A333 Gr-6), B729 (UNS N08020), 304L, 316L, A335 (P11), A335 (P5), A335 (P9) and JR materials.

Reviewing the Test packages and conducting line checks & issuing punches to sub-contractors and guide with PMC Inspector’s.

Witnessing Hydro/ Pneumatic tests as per approved project specifications and procedures.

Conducting post-test punch clearing line checks.

Involve with Shut-Down activities & TIE-IN packages review.

Manage workloads and priorities resources to ensure that all work is completed on time and to the company standards and clients expectation and in compliance with all HSE policies, practices and procedures.

ABB S.p.A Process Automation Division, KUWAIT

5-May- 2015 to 31 Dec-2015

Project : “New 30” Crude Oil Transit pipeline TL-4(CMM TO NK).

From : May 5- 2015 to Dec-2015.

EPC : ABB S.p.A Process Automation Division.

Owner : Kuwait Oil Company.

Roles & Responsibilities

Worked as a QC Inspector - Welding & Pipeline and Piping (30” crude transit line) directly reporting to QC manager.

Responsible for material receiving inspection & Inspection of fabrication, Welding and erection of piping and Pipe lines.

Monitor the stage (in-process) inspection of Pipelines & Steel structure fabrications at contractor fabrication premises and verify the product conformity as per project specs, and international codes/standards.

Ensure that fabrication & erection activities which do not conform to project requirements is identified and controlled to prevent its unintended release for erection.

The issuance of nonconformance reports in conjunction with the site sub-contractor QC manager.

Coordination with the field subcontractors and the Third-Party NDT Inspection Company.

Coordinate all site inspections with the site subcontractors.

Coordinate with the customers/client QC inspectors for the resolution of site problems.

Review work procedures and method statements for compliance with good work practices and the customers contract specializations

Performed with sub-contractor daily Fit-up/Welding Visual Inspection at process involved SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW.

Coordination with the field subcontractors for all welding procedure specifications and procedures qualifications reports

Witness welder’s performance qualification tests and makes judgment as per applicable codes and job specification.

Ensure qualified welders are identifiable by welder ID cards at shop & site.

Review of the radiographic film and all NDT reports on a daily basis.

Reviewing the inspection and testing methods and procedures for Radiographic, Dye Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, and Ultrasonic inspections.

Witnessing of welder qualifications testing and procedures qualification testing.

Reviewing of the welding summery reports.

Advising the site subcontractors with regards to welding and testing.

Witness for Hot Tapping (INSERVICE) Welding procedure Qualification (PQR) and monitoring site welding activities.

Inspection for erection / installation of mechanical static & rotating equipment such as reactor, column, drums, exchangers, boilers, condenser, vent stack, volume tank, analyzer house, pumps and compressor, agitator, air cooled heat exchanger, and other related equipment. Responsible for the inspection and preparing report on static and rotating equipment at new and revamp refinery sites

The completion of QC site instructions and coordinate their closure the review of inspection test packages during construction activities.

Ensure that Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) is raised once the activities deviated from the Contract Specifications and international codes/standards.

Checking the hydrostatic test packages for NDT compliance prior to testing.

Attending daily Test packages progress & Target chasing meetings.

Attending Weekly QC meetings with Sub contractors.

Prepare and reviewing of pipeline welding book.

Assist the QC manager and construction manager in resolving any discrepancies and ambiguities.

Reviewing the Test packages and conducting line checks & issuing punches to sub-contractors and guide with PMC Inspector’s.

Review and preparing of Final Dossiers and submitting for client approval.

Compliance with the project’s & International HSE regulations.

Hyundai Engineering & Construction.Ltd, SAUDI ARABIA

23-Feb-2013 to31-Jul-2014

Project : “Ma’aden Aluminum Refinery Project”

From : Feb 2013 to Jul-2014

EPC : Hyundai Engineering & Construction ltd.

Owner : Ma’aden Bauxite Company.

Roles & Responsibilities:-

Inspection for QC work covering, contract scope of work & based on project quality plan in accordance with the client technical specification and standard.

Inspection of fit up and welding activities in Fabrication of piping spools and pressure vessels.

Coordinating with NDT Subcontractors for NDT testing activities.

Inspecting client supplied material. (Checking materials as per correct MTC).

Welding monitoring and initiate NDT requests at the appropriate time according to requirement.

Monitor the stage wise inspection of Piping, Pipelines & steel structure/Tanks/Vessel fabrications at contractor fabrication premises and verify the product conformity as per project specifications, and international codes/standards.

Monitoring welding parameters as per approved WPS

Monitoring welder performance and weld repair status.

Ensure that the welding works are carried out as per the approved Procedures, Inspection and test plans.

Verify calibration status of Monitoring and Measuring devices related to welding work.

Co-ordinate with Third party inspection agency on day to day Inspection activities

Witnessing hydro test and pneumatic tests as per client approved procedure.

Preparing punch list by line checking after complete erection prior to hydro test.

Issue non-conformance reports on nonconforming material and workmanship.

Closing of reinstatements and punch items after hydro test.

Inspection of Valve Installation and Gasket Installation.

Witnessing DPT and MPI as per requirement.

Interpreting of RT film.

Reviewing all inspection records for releasing to painting.

Preparing punch list after complete erection of each system for checking proper gasket installation, supports and tightening of bolts.

Structural installation and Inspection activities.

Reviewing PWHT Reports.

CC & MC walk down conducted with client representatives.

MC Punch verification and punch clearance inspection with client.

Commissioning Assistance to Client Representatives (Packages).

Arabi Enertech.ksc, KUWAIT

02-Jan 2011 – 15-Dec 2012

Project : “(KOC) New 30” Crude oil Transit Line (TL-4)”

From : Jan 2011 to Dec 2012

EPC : ABB S.p.A Automation Ltd.

Owner : Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait.

Roles & Responsibilities:-

Quality Control Inspection and necessary documentation covering receiving materials in-process and final inspection of piping and Pipe line welding works.

Performed with sub-contractor daily Fit-up/Welding Visual Inspection at process involved SMAW, GMAW, GTAW.

Planning Coordination in site Inspection activities.

Coordinate with client Quality Team for preparation of Inspection package

Material Controlling as per Clint Requirement.

Preparation of Inspection & Test Plan in accordance to client requirements, Plants standard and company’s Quality Control Procedure.

Requested and arranged NDT activities RT, UT, MT, and PT.

Witnessing DPT and MPI as per requirement.

Interpreting of RT films.

Reporting Work Progress,

Coordination with QC Engineer on day-to-day Basis for Progress Review,

Implementation of Inspection of work strict compliance to project specification.

Inspection with Client, Supervision of Technicians and Involved in Testing and Commissioning of Piping Related Job & special Packages.

TPS Builders. Ltd, INDIA

May-2009 – Nov -2010

Project : “2 x 1000MW Nuclear Power Project”

From : May 2009 to Dec 2010

EPC : Bharat Heavy Electrical.Ltd

Owner : Kudankulam Nuclear Power Corporation, India.

Roles & Responsibilities:-

Nuclear Power Plant Construction Project (KKNPP).

Conduct inspection based on project Quality Plan Quality Control Procedure and relevant client standards Industry code i.e. SNIP,GOST (Russian Standard’s),

Preparation of Quality Records and monitoring of work to maintain and quality of works.

Daily routine of Surveillance of self-area.

Review design and shop drawing, all fabrication procedures, Welders procedure Qualification, material receiving report.

Preparing of weld map on isometric drawings.

Supervised teams of subcontractor on the construction of piping.

Performing witness Inspections and monitored setting, leveling, grouting and completion of mechanical equipment packages.

Supervise PQR, review NDT report, and review all welders’ certificates.

Review welding consumable certificates & storage.

Supervise on site every fabrication activities. Issue NCR when necessary.

Requested and arranged NDT activities RT, UT, MT, and PT.

Involve in HSE activities, notify and advice client site Rep on construction and Quality matters as required.

Shyam Enterprises, INDIA

20-May-2007 to30-May-2009

Project : “2 x 1000MW Nuclear Power Project”

From : May 2007 to May 2009

EPC : Bharat Heavy Electrical.Ltd

Owner : Kudankulam Nuclear Power Corporation, India.

Roles & Responsibilities:-

Inspection of incoming material receiving inspection.

Handling of pre-fabrication inspection activities at work Shop and Field Fabrications.

Good knowledge in review of Isometric, Plan drawing, P&ID, etc.

Review welding consumable certificates & storage.

Witnessing of in process welding activities.

Performed with sub-contractor daily Fit-up/Welding Visual Inspection at process involved SMAW, GMAW, GTAW.

Inspecting of Fit-up& dimensional inspections, as per approved ISO drawings.

Requested and arranged NDT activities RT, UT, MT, and PT.

Witness of all NDT testing & review of reports

Witnessing of Hydro Test.

Preparation of daily inspection reports.

Good knowledge in Safety and Environment

GOOD KNOWLEDGE IN INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS :

AWS Standards.

ASME SEC IX: Welding and Brazing standards.

ASME SEC II: PART A/B/C/D

ASME SEC V: Non-Destructive Examination.

ASME SEC VIII: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

ASTM Standards.

ASME B31.3.B31.1.

ASME B16.5, API 5L,API 582

SHELL DEP.

API 570,510,653,1104

SNIP, GOST RUSSIAN STANDARDS.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY :

Adept with the knowledge of:

Microsoft Office (Well versed MS excel, MS word, Power Point, MS outlook).

Auto Cad 2007

PERSONAL DETAILS :

Father’s Name : Rajagopal

Sex : Male

Religion & : Hindu

Date Of Birth : 27/Jun/1988

Marital Status : Married

Passport No : M9887050

Date Of Issue : 08/Dec/2015

Date Of Expiry : 07/Dec/2025

Nationality : Indian

Place Of Issue : Kuwait

Linguistic Abilities : English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.

DECLARATION :

Declaring that all the above furnished statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

PLACE: - INDIA

DATE: - (RAMACHANDRAN R)

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