CURRICULAM VITAE

POSITION: QA/QC – TPI INSPECTOR / INSPECTION ENGINEER (WELDING / PAINTING)

PRABU ELLAPPAN

Nationality: Indian

DOHA, QATAR.

Mobile: +974-******** / +91-900*******

E-mail : adlyrw@r.postjobfree.com

adlyrw@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

B. Tech - in Mechanical Engineering

DME - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

CSWIP 3.1 (UK - TWI Certified Welding Inspector Cert. No: 366308 – re-certified after 10 Years.

BGAS-CSWIP- Grade-2 - Painting Inspector (BGAS ID-596152) UK

ASNT LEVEL-II in RTFI,

Radiographic testing,

Liquid Penetrant Testing,

Ultrasonic Testing,

Magnetic Particle Testing.

GULF Experience:

Applus Velosi - Velosi Certification LLC. Doha, Qatar - (From July 2019 to till date)

QCON - Qatar Engineering and Construction Co. W.L.L. Doha, Qatar (QCON) - (From July 2013 to July 2019)

FERNAS Construction Company - Doha, Qatar - (From December 2007 to June 2013)

Riyadh Geotechnical Foundation (LLC) – Saudi Arabia - (From Feb 2006 to July 2007)

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

More than 17+ years’ experience in the field of Quality Assurance / Quality control for the fabrication, welding, welding supervision & inspection, Witnessing of NDT Inspections and erection of rotary & static equipment, components and Corrosion Inspection, Coating /painting Inspection, Wrapping & insulation (Surface preparation, test before paint application, WFT, DFT, Climate conditions) for Oil & Gas, Refinery, chemical and petrochemical plants, Desalination plant, power plans, & Fertilizer plants like shut down and general construction projects.

I am successfully involved in QA/QC Environment continuously in the cross-country pipeline, on plot piping, pressure vessels, Boilers, tanks, Heat Exchangers, Steel Structures, Valve Testing, utility water Drainage network system - HDPE Pipe line, furnace, offshore MFP’S platforms template Jackets and Deck. offshore CRA Pipe line and in-service plant maintenance and shutdown inspection.

Company:

1.Applus Velosi - Velosi Certification LLC. Doha, Qatar - (From July 2019 to till date)

TPI Department as TPI Inspector / Inspection Engineer.

Projects:

Client: WOQOD

Contractor: GASCO Qatar

Project: Revalidation of Bulk LPG Installation.

Revalidation of Under Ground Storage Tank (Gasoline / Diesel)

External & Internal visual inspection of tank, External visual inspection of piping, Witness of thickness gauging for tank / piping, Witness of hydro testing, witness of safety valve calibration, Witness of leak testing and Coating dry film thickness verification, Successful completion of all activities issue of fitness certificate.

Client: SWIRE OILFIELD SERVICES

Contractor: PETROTEC

Project: Recertification of Offshore Tank according to INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG) CODE.

2.5 years certification: External & Internal visual inspection of tank, Witness testing of Pressure / Vacuum valve and Witness of leak proof testing 5 years certification: External & Internal visual inspection of tank, Witness testing of Pressure / Vacuum valve, Witness of thickness gauging, Witness of hydro testing and Witness of leak proof testing, Successful completion of all activities issue of Inspection report and Periodic Inspection certificate.

Client: TOTAL

Contractor: MANWEIR Qatar

Project: Call Off Contract for Safety and Mechanical Valves refurbishing

Services.

Visual inspection of valves in received condition, witness of Pre-pop and seat condition, Updating Performance Assessment Sheet, Visual inspection after dismantle of valve, Replacement Material inspection, witnessed hardness & MPI, Monitor of ongoing assembly and testing activities, Witness of final pop up, seat testing and back pressure testing. Final visual inspection before delivery and sealing of valve.

Client: Ras Laffan Olefin Company (RLOC) (Managed by Q-Chem) - Supplied through Applus Velosi working for RLOC

Project: EPIC of Additional C9+ Tank, 2nd Pygas Shipping tank & 2nd Equalization tank in RLOC & EPIC of Peripheral Associated works for Three New Tanks and one New Cracked Gas Dryer in RLOC

Contract Ref: RL/TC/T/36/16 & RL/TC/T/23/17

Duration: Oct 2020 to Jan 2021

Designation: QC Tank Inspector.

Material Inspection, Material Test Certificate Review, Weld visual inspection, NDT reports review, film interpretation, Weld summary for Test Pack review, visual and dimensional inspection, Painting, Blasting, and Valve testing witness Inspection.

Call-Off Assignments

Review of Inspection & Test Plans and Inspection procedures.

Raw Material inspection and MTC review according to the international codes and standards.

Fittings, valves, equipment and instruments inspections according to the project specifications and

applicable standards and codes

Preparation of Welding Procedure Specification, conducting Welding Procedure Qualifications &

preparing Procedure Qualification Records. (As per ASME Section IX, AWS D 1.1 & ISO 15614)

Witnessing of Welder Qualifications and preparing Welder Certificates. (As per ASME Section IX,

AWS D 1.1 & ISO 9606)

Performing Inspection activities for structural work (like weld Visual and witness of NDT as per AWS D1.1 and ISO 5817), (alignment & bolt tightening verification as per QCS, AISC and RCSC)

Stage inspection of welding activity (pre heat inter pass cleaning inter pass temperature and visual

inspection of completed welds)

Witnessing NDT tests and reviewing all NDT (PT, MPT, UT and RT) reports.

Reviewing of PWHT chart.

Witnessing of PMI (Positive Material Identification for S.S pipe, plate and forging specifications)

Witnessing of Mechanical Destructive Lab tests such as Tensile, Impact, Bend, Hardness and Fracture test.

Final visual and dimensional inspection based on client approved drawing and specification.

Ensuring calibration of all Measuring and Inspection Instruments.

Witnessing of Hydrostatic and Pneumatic tests as per International Codes and Standards.

Witnessing the various types of valve testing as per project specifications, API 598, API 527

Inspection of Weld related and installation of piping as per ASME B 31.3

Ability to interpret with P&ID, G. A. isometric diagrams, equipment layout and piping layouts

Verification of documentation and the procedures as per ASME B 31.3 prior to Hydrostatic test of

piping.

Review of NDT procedures and documents (Reports) and the defect indication interpretations as per ASME B 31.3

Inspection and testing of Surface preparation, Coating Application of Spray fire resistive material -

cementitious fire proofing, Intumescent fire proofing.

Hands on practical experience for visual inspection of abrasive, grit, garnet, Blasting & Painting

Inspection by using different measuring instruments

Carried out material inspection, witnessed hardness, NDT, monitored on going manufacturing and

assembly inspection activities. Witnessed hydro testing of valves, tubing head spool assembly according to API 6A PSL-3, drift test, final assembly inspection & packing and marking inspection.

Inspection and witness of pressure testing for Safety Valves (PRV/SRV) as per API 527.

Witness of Pop-up test and seat leak test for Safety valves (PRV/SRV) as per API 527.

Review of valve data sheet and test reports.

Clients: MED GULF, PETROTEC, MANWEIR, BLACK CAT WOOD, HBK-SF, GULF STEEL, SOLB 26, TORONTO PETROLEUM, MACE Qatar, AL BALAGH, GASCO, COASTOL, FRIJINS, ARABIAN GULF, VENTURE GULF, MEDTEL, ELEMENT LABORATORY.

Client: WSP (Louis Berger) Consultant - Doha, Qatar. (Supplied through Applus Velosi working for WSP)

Project: Lusail Stadium and Precinct

Client: Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC)

Duration: July 2019 to July 2020

Designation: Welding / Painting Inspection Engineer.

2.QCON - Qatar Engineering and Construction Co. W.L.L. Doha, Qatar. (From JULY, 2013 to JULY 2019)

QC Department as SR. QA/QC Inspector / Engineer - Welding / Painting

Project: Fabrication Works for Subsea and Brown Field Onshore Facilities (BARZAN PIPELINE PROJECT EPC) CONTRACT NO: 1239119 (Project No: 033884) (Offshore CRA Pipe Line and Associated Structures Pre-Fabrication (APR 2019 to till June 2019)

Client: SAIPEM / QATAR GAS (QG)

Project: BAB & CAB INLET FILTERS REPLACEMENT ONSHORE FABRICATION AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES. (OFFSHORE PLATFORM, DUCT and TEMPLATE) CONTRACT No. 450******* (Project No. RFM-CA-17.097) – JAN 2019 to MAR 2019.

Client: NOC (North Oil Company) / QATAR PETROLEUM (QP)

Project: EPIC of New Sour Gas Compressor at NGL-3, Mesaieed (Contract No: GC14104300) DEC 2016- FEB 2017 & APR 2018- JAN 2019

Client: QATAR PETROLEUM (QP)

Project: EPC WORKS FOR TREATED INDUSTRIAL & PROCESS WATER (TIPW) PROJECT – Mar-2017 to Mar2018. (Contract No: CT/RG07/G068/15)

Client: Ras Gas Company Ltd.

Project: 16” Pipeline Replacement Project (DP4 to DP3 and DP3 to DP2 (Contract No: 0898-PT-D6901-SFM01-001-00) (OFFSHORE PIPE LINE) – DEC 2017 to MAR 2018.

Client: QATAR PETROLEUM - QP / Mc DERMOTT.

Project: Installation Works – Online Job 2018 (Job No. J-01 & J-02) (Contract No: 704816)

Client: QATAR FERTILISER COMPANY (QAFCO) MAR 2018 - MAY 2018

Designation: QC Engineer.

Project: QG2, QG3 & QG4 FLARE REDUCTION PROJECT (Contract No: FRP-SCA-16044-001)

Client: CHIYODA ALMANA / QATAR GAS - MAR 2018 - APR 2018 (Pre- Fabrication at Yard)

Project: QAFCO-1 PLANT PLANNED SHUTDOWN

JOBS IN 2017-PACKAGE 3 & 8 – Replacement of A2 RG Boiler 1513 with higher capacity (Contract No: 01-1702)

Client: QATAR FERTILISER COMPANY (QAFCO) FEB - MAR 2017.

Project: Shutdown Maintenance Works at NGL-4 Plant, Mesaieed Operations – FEB-2017 (Contract No: GC16102000)

Client: QATAR PETROLEUM (QP)

Project: EPC of Sales Gas Back-Up Supply Project (Piping/Pipeline) From Train 6 & 7 To QP Station A1

Client: Ras Gas Company Ltd.

Project: Industrial Water Management Project – EPC Works (Qcon)

Client: DOLPHIN ENERGY LTD.

Project: A FRAME WORK CONSTRUCTION CALL-OFF AGREEMENT - TASK ORDER # 20B (FMP-796 - Addition of Breather Valve and Emergency Relief Protection for Sour Water Tank-109-0T0300) & (FMP-958 - Installation of Modified Ridge Ventilator System

Client: DOLPHIN ENERGY LTD. (Duration: April 2016 to Dec 2016)

Designation: QC Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities:

Preparation and submitting the documents of PQP, WPS’s / PQR, WQT and ITP’s for client review / approval

Inspection of Company free issue materials and reviewing inspection test certificates.

Preparation of Inspection procedures for piping and structural and submitting for client review / Approval

Preparation of MAR’s and submitting for client review / approval as per the project requirement.

Reviewing and submitting for NDT subcontractor procedures RT, UT, PT, MT client review / approval.

Project: Provision of Minimum Facility Platforms - IS-Q08B, IS-28B & IS-29B OFFSHORE TEMPLATE JACKET, DECK PLATFORMS, OXY Project. (Modification)

Client: OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM OF QATAR LTD

Duration: May 2016 to July 2016 at FAB. Yard

Designation: QC Engineer

Project: 1. EPIC TO PROVIDE FIRE WATER PUMP'S TIE'IN WITH TANK 171-TK-006 (MOC-603, MOC-626 & MOC-1031) – Contract No # (TC-CN-002-14-EN and TC-CN-017-14-EN)

Project: 2. Major Shutdown 2016 and In-Service Maintenance Contract Project (TC-CN-030-12-MN)

Client: ORYX GTL

Duration: April 2015 to April 2016

Designation: SR. QC Inspector

Project: QAFAC CDR Maintenance

Client: QAFAC

Duration: March 2015 to April 2015

Designation: Sr. QC Inspector-Painting

Project: Provision of Minimum Facility Platforms (MFP’s) - IS-T06C, IS- V07B, IS-S09C, IS- 04C, IS-Q08B, IS-28B & IS-29B OFFSHORE TEMPLATE JACKET, DECK PLATFORMS OXY Projects.

Client: OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM OF QATAR LTD / QP

Duration: September 2013 to March 2015

Designation: SR. QC Inspector

Project: EP3 FURNACE / TANK Project’s

Client: CTCI / QAPCO

Duration: JULY. 1st 2013 to September 2014

Designation: Sr. QC Inspector

Major Projects Handled with:

3.FERNAS Construction Company - Doha, Qatar.

Client: Qatar Petroleum (QP)

Duration: 05 December 2007 to 24 June 2013

Designation: QA/QC Welding / Mechanical Inspector

Projects with Qatar Petroleum - QP:

1.EPIC Of Consolidated Fuel Gas Supply Projects Within Mesaieed & Raslaffan Areas, Owner of Qatar Petroleum, 36” Dia Pipeline and on plot station Piping Various Dia’s. (Contract No # GTC 07/106/ED)

2.EPIC Of Fuel Gas Supply to QNCC-IV & GCC-I Plants at UMM BAB, Owner of Qatar Petroleum, 36”, 12” & 2” Pipeline & on plot station Piping - Various Dia’s.(Contract No # GC 07102800)

3.EPIC Of Gas Supply to UMMBAB & DUKHAN(GSUD), Owner of Qatar Petroleum, 36” Dia Pipeline & Various Dia’s on plot Station Piping. (Contract No # GC 08112500)

4.EPIC Of Gas Supply to MESAIEED CONSUMERS, Owner of Qatar Petroleum, 36” Dia Pipeline & Various Dia’s on plot Station Piping. (Contract No # GC 10101300)

5.EPIC OF ADVANCED PACKAGE FOR THE UPGRADATION OF DRAINAGE NETWORK IN QP REFINERY, MESAIEED. Owner of Qatar Petroleum, Various Dia’s HDPE Pipe Line & Carbon Steel-Process Piping on the Pipe Rack. (Contract No # GC 10103400)

Pipe Line, on plot Station Piping and HDPE Drainage Network Pipeline system Projects.

4.Riyadh Geotechnical Foundation (LLC) – Saudi Arabia

Duration: Feb 2006 to July 2007

Designation: QA/QC INSPECTOR

Project / Clients:

1. Saudi Aramco mobile refinery co. Ltd., Yanbu.

2. Saudi electricity co., western region steam power plants projects.

3. Saudi archirodon co. Ltd., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

4. Al-Zamil Heavy industries ltd.,

5. Saline water conversion corp’s., Jeddah Desalination power plant – KSA

INDIAN EXPERIENCE:

Company: RELIANCE Refineries Ltd, Jam Nagar, Gujarat India.

Project: RELIANCE Refinery Projects Shutdown and Maintenance

Duration: Sept. 4th 2005 to Jan. 20th 2006

Designation: QA/QC Inspector

Company: Scaanray Metallurgical Services, Chennai, India.

Duration: April. 4th 2005 to Aug. 25th 2005

Designation: QA/QC Inspector

Project / Client:

1. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.,

Vizag.

2. Hyundai Motors & Southern Alloy Foundry, Chennai.

3. AUDCO India LTD, and L&T, CHENNAI,

4. Chennai Petro Chemicals, Chennai,

5. NEPC INDIA LTD., CHENNAI.

Company: Sri Balaji Inspection Services, Chennai

Duration: July. 02nd 2004 to March 21st 2005

Designation: QC Engineer/ Inspector

Project / Client:

1. Chambel Fertilizer & Chemical Ltd, Kota, Jaipur, Gujarath

2 Narmada Valley Fertilizer and Chemicals Ltd., Bharuch, Gujarat,

3. Oswal Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd., Shahjahanpur, U.P,

4. Sri Ram Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Kota, Jaipur,

5. Tamil Nadu Petro Product Limited, Chennai,

Company: Irico Inspection and NDT Engineers – Chennai.

Duration: Nov. 01st 2003 to June 27th 2004

Designation: QC Inspector

Project / Client:

1. AUDCO Valves India LTD,

2. Kannabran Engg Works, Coimbatore.

3. PK STEELS LTD, Kozhikode, Kerala.

Company: Escon Technical services India Pvt Ltd., Coimbatore.

Duration: April 2002 to October 2003

Designation: Asst QC Inspector

Project / Client:

1. SRI Valves PVT LTD, Coimbatore.

2. Velmurugan Steels PVT LTD, Coimbatore.

3. VS Alloys PVT LTD.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Welding / Fabrication Activities

Witnessing of activities like PQR, welder’s qualification Tests and preparation of PQR records and WQT certificates.

Inspection of incoming materials and reviewing test certificates as per code.

Ensure all the inspection quality plans, procedure codes and standards are being followed in the production activities

Monitoring / Witnessing all the Welding, Fabrication & Erection related activities as per client approved Inspection & Test Plan/s, Quality Control procedures.

Inspection of piping materials identification as per isometric drawings.

Set up a number system for the welds, compile and maintain weld history records and isometrics containing weld numbers and welder’s identification.

Preparation of method statements on distortion control, improving productivity and automating welding systems.

Stage wise inspection before, during and after fabrication.

Monitoring over all welding in the field / workshop with respect to the correct usage and application of the WPS, welding consumable.

Visual inspection of various types of on plot welding activities structural steel works, pipe supports as per client specification and requirements.

Visual inspection at fit up stage of weld joints as per drawing requirements.

Witnessing of UT, MPI, DPI, Hardness, PWHT and review of test reports.

Witnessing of PAUT and review of test reports.

Reviewing of Radiography films and ensures the welding quality and controls the repair rates through implements of quality checks.

Preparation of Daily Welding reports & Welding Pipe book.

Witnessing of Weld repair activities as per client approved WPS.

Line walk and Punch List preparation before Hydro Test

Preparation and Reviewing of Hydro test packages

Witnessing of Hydro testing, Pneumatic testing as per client approved procedures.

Reinstatement of piping systems after completion of all hydro testing activities.

Preparation and Verification of Mechanical Completion Package / Inspection Record Books.

Issue of Non- conformance reports & verification of Corrective/Preventive action

Knowledge of painting inspection activities.

Raise NCR/CAR/TQ/CR/TDR.

Liaison with client inspectors for inspections of Hold and Witness Point.

Attend construction & client meetings

Inspection of Tie-In welding activities.

Experienced in Fabrication, Installation, Testing and Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning related to Pipelines, Station Piping, and Structures etc.

Monitor sub contractor’s performance for compliance with quality requirements (NDT / PWHT) as required.

Compile daily welding reports, verify weld production reports and ensure compliance to NDT requirements.

Pipe book / Test pack compilation and preparation. (Preparation of the relevant documents by proper inspection, verification, reviewing & compiling as per the client’s requirements for final submission to the client for their review, approval & certification of the job completion on all aspects).

Preparation and Reviewing of Construction Dossier for final submission

Witnessing of various Dia’s of HDPE Piping fusion welding activities, such as material inspection, test certificates and calibration certificates review, HDPE Pipe site erection & installation, HDPE fusion welding visual inspection and, Mechanical testing, Pressure test witnessing (Tensile test, Hydrostatic test, Gravity test & Air test) as per ISO standard 4427 & client specification and requirements.

Co-ordinate day-to-day inspection activities with consultant and client.

Liaise with the construction Manager / Area Engineer in case of non-conformance and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Witnessing of Valve Pressure testing as per API 598 and API 6D witnessing the Hydro tests for Station Piping’s and Pipe Line.

Inspection of Pressure Vessels and exchangers Inspection.

Material inspection and review of material test certificates.

Witnessing of PMI inspection to verify the material grade.

Dimensional inspection of tube bundle after tube expansion, Inspection of tube-to-tube sheet expansion, strength weld visual inspection, witnessing DP test, hydro test, pneumatic test, drying out, name plate installation etc., as per API 660, 661 & TEMA for Shell & Tube heat exchanger, Air cooled heat exchanger.

Visual inspection, Dimensional Inspection of assembly and witnessing of hydro test for Plate heat exchanger as per API 662.

Material Inspection, Dimensional inspection, fit-up and weld visual inspection, witnessing NDT & Hydrotest and final MDR review as per ASME VIII Div. 1.

In service external visual inspection various pressure vessels, witnessing UT thickness gauging, calculating minimum thickness required, corrosion rate and remaining life as per ASME Sec VIII Div. 1, PD5500, API 510, AD 2000.

Liaise with Third Party Inspection – VELOSI, BUREAU VERITAS, DNV-GL, and INTERTEK.

Familiar with Codes & Standards: API 1104, ASME B31.3/31.4/31.8, ASME SEC IX, ASME SEC VIII, ASME SEC V, AWS D1.1, API 650 & ISO 4427

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Blasting and Painting Inspection activities

Review of painting specifications, blasting and painting procedures and ITP prior to inspection.

Responsible for incoming coating / painting material inspection and has to ensure whether these materials suit to meets the requirements of project specifications.

For compliance with Health, Safety & Quality requirements in accordance with project specification.

Before Painting application; checking of surface preparation, cleanliness degree, and surface roughness, blasting grade, salt contamination measurement, surface defects, blasting abrasives.

During Painting application; checking of weathering conditions, Steel temperature, WFT, multi component mixing ratio, painting tools, thinning, and application technique.

After Painting application; verifying/inspection of DFT, adhesion, holidays, drying, and paint defects.

Check calibration certificate for all painting inspection equipment.

Painter & Blasting Operator qualification test.

Check the repair & touch up and marking the defect.

Check after lining application from pinhole by holiday test.

Preparation of all necessary QA / QC painting / coating documents and handed over to client’s review / approval.

Courses and seminars attended:

Welding inspection course held by CSWIP at TWI Ltd.

Safety training (H2S & Safe working inside plant) attended with Qatar Gas

Safety Training attended for H2S and Breathing apparatus handling with Venture Gulf training centre, Qatar.

Safety training and seminar attended for plant safety with Qatar Petroleum, NGL-Operations at Messaied

Safety training and seminar attended for the plant safety and emergency evacuation with QAFCO / QAFAC at Messaied

Coating Inspection course held by BGAS at TWI Ltd.

Safety training attended for working at height, confined space & plant safety with Oryx GTL

Safety training attended for Confined space entry with Venture Gulf training centre, Qatar

Personal Details:

Nationality : Indian

Profession : QA/QC Inspection Engineer

Date of Birth : 03.05.1981

Total experience : 16+ yrs.

Passport No : L1450552

Date of Expiry : 03/06/2024

Visa Status : Residence Visa (Transferable)

Approval : Approved as Sr. QC Inspector from Qatar Petroleum, Occidental Petroleum of Qatar LTD, NOC (North Oil Company) ORYX GTL, Ras Gas, Qatar Gas, QAFCO, QAFAC, Dolphin Energy, QVC, QCHEM, WOQOD, CHIYODA ALMANA, SAIPEM, Mc DERMOTT and CTCI.

Driving License : Qatar (Lic No:281********) & Indian Driving License.

Computer Skills : MS Office

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