Welding Inspector Qc

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MEENAKSHISUNDARAM

Mobile: +91-852*******, +974-********

Email: ************@*****.*** / ****************@*****.**.** Career Objective : QA / QC Inspector (Welding Inspector) Years of Experience

: 8+ Years.

Current Industry : Oil & Gas industry.

Functional Area

: Inspection in Petrochemical/Oil &Gas/Construction/Shutdown Organization : Madina Group W.L.L, Doha.

Current Location : QATAR.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION / QUALIFICATION

CSWIP - 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector (Certificate No. 386890) The Welding Institute, (TWI) U.K .

SNT-TC-1A Certified NDT Level-II Technician (UT, MPT, LPT, RT). OTHER SKILLS

Computer familiar with MS-Office (Word, Power Point, excel, etc.)

Safety – Undergone Client/Plant safety training matrix and familiar with procedures. EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Over 8+ years of working experience in inspection & Quality Control (QA/QC) activities of Pipeline, Plant Inspection, related to construction, commissioning as well as maintenance of petrochemical, Oil & Gas field industries. Extensive inspection experience in welding of Onshore structures, industrial equipment’s, Vessels, Heat exchangers, Tanks, piping, Pipeline and structural components also involved with In-plant inspection this includes in process, Shutdown and Turnaround activities. Good exposure to international codes and standards. Handled key roles in trouble shooting and process improvements with proactive approach and clear communication skills. Gained experience in different Vendor Inspection, welding process. Outstanding Leadership performed throughout the carrier.

Description of Jobs handled / Responsibilities:

• Experience has been gained from Welding Inspection for various materials such as CS, SS, and Copper nickel & Dissimilar materials on a wide range of mechanical, structural and piping projects.

• Inspection of Incoming materials like consumables, Pipes, Plate, Valves, Pipe fittings, Gasket and structural items and review the Material Test Certificate and consumables Certificate as per requirements.

• knowledge of various welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and SAW) and materials.

• Well conversant with recognized standards and codes such as ASME SEC V & IX, AWS, API, ASTM, etc.

• Well Knowledge about NDT methods such as (MT, UT, RT, LP, PMI, HT, FT).

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, Isometric, P&ID, technical notes, procedures and specifications.

• Ability to coordinate with customers and third-party inspectors.

• Review the track records of Periodic Calibration of welding machines, Baking/Drying ovens, Pressure Gauges and other Instruments.

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• Witnessing of Welding Procedure Qualification and Welder Qualification Tests and review the WPS & WPQ as per code.

• Witnessing/Inspect the bevel Preparation, fit-up, Alignments, Dimensional, Root run, final and NDT Activities and visual inspection.

• Monitor and verify the welding Parameter and condition of welding consumable as per Approved WPS, and ensure the only approved welding procedures are followed and welders are qualified.

• Carried out stage vice Inspection of Piping, Pressure Vessels, Structural Steel and Tanks as per approved ITP.

• Documents Preparation like Material traceability. Welding Summary and NDT requisition based on the welding status report.

• Co-Ordinate with Fabrication Dept day-to-day activities, Co-ordination and Expediting the NDT requirements.

• Carry out audit and quality surveillance on fabrication sub - contractors and offshore installation procedures and inspection and test plans to ensure compliance.

• Verify that fabrication sub - contractors and offshore installation are performing all activities in accordance with project requirements, specifications, and procedures.

• Carry out inspections and surveillance activities as detailed in fabrication sub - contractors' and offshore installation approved Inspection & Test Plans.

• Witness of fabrication sub - contractors and offshore installation inspection activities and review of records as required.

• Carry out continual monitoring for quality and compliance to project data sheets, standards and specifications.

• Verify that all approved welding activities are performed strictly in accordance with project requirements

• Verify that all approved inspection techniques are performed strictly in accordance with the project requirements.

• Monitor fabrication sub - contractors and offshore installation as necessary, to verify project materials, welding consumables and welding quality meets the required criteria, together with workmanship meeting the requirements of the project specifications, standards and procedures.

• Report / validate progress as required by project team.

• Shall perform a variety of inspection functions with minimal supervision as required to verify compliance with project requirements.

• Prepare daily reports on the work in progress.

• To advise on repair techniques, material selection, welding procedures, Inspection and testing requirements.

• Carry out Material identification and correlate Mill Test Certificates of Vendor and Company supplied material as per Engineering Specifications. Carry out visual and dimensional checks.

• Review and sign Material Receipt Vouchers and recommend remedial measures for non-compliance of materials. Supervising Receiving inspection of materials & Equipment’s.

• To perform piping line check to ensure correct line pipe, valves, fittings other accessories, pipe straightness, pipe evaluation, pipe supports, flange to equipment free span and other required inspection before hydrostatic testing.

• Witness the hydrostatic test and review the reports.

• Perform piping line check after reinstatement to ensure all items are in correct position and location as per P&ID.

• Interpret radiographs in accordance with the specified industry codes, standards and procedure for the work.

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• Provide weekly input to the QAQC reporting system, with regards to trends and unresolved exceptions and problems.

• Provide early warning of potential quality problems and ensure non - conformances are identified, tracked and closed.

• Provide expertise to site team to avoid / resolve quality problems.

• Mentor team members as required and directed.

• Conduct aligned duties as directed by QC Lead & QC Coordinator

• Preparing the ITP (Inspection Test Plan) documents.

• Preparing the Method of statements for approval from client.

• Planning, Execution & monitoring the work force their Deployment as per plan.

• Preparing Documentation for quantity analysis and inspections.

• Project planning, scheduling, work progress report, deviation and discrepancy report

• Experienced with Post Weld Heat Treatment cycles by monitoring the heating rate, soaking time and cooling rate, verification of the Charts in conjunction with the relevant specification and or procedure.

• Inspection of welding consumables complying with the approved welding procedures and maintain the baking records of Low Hydrogen Electrodes.

• Reporting to the QC Lead & QC Senior Welding Inspector to ensure that all inspection of welding, painting, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical activities are performed as per specification and international standards.

• Report any non - complying items to the QC Lead & QC Senior Welding Inspector that need to be isolated to prevent inappropriate use.

Major client / projects Undertaken:

Period: From June 2017 to till date

Company: Madina Group W.L.L (Q. I. S)

Position: Welding inspector

Project: QCHEM (Qatar Chemicals), RLOC Maintenance Location: QATAR

Period: Jan 2017 to Mar 2017 (3 months)

Company: Bureau veritas

Position: NDT Inspector

Project: QChem (Major Turnaround)

Location: Qatar

Period: From Jan 2014 to Jan 2017

Company: Madras Radiography Engineers

Position: QA/QC & NDT inspector

Location: Vellore, India

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KEY POINTS AND CARRIER EXPOSURE -

Onshore: Petrochemical, Refinery, Gas Expansion and NGL Plants & Cross-country pipelines Equipment’s

• Pressure Vessel, Heat Exchanger, Boiler, Furnace, Heater, Column, Tower, Tanks Industrial filters and various types of construction.

Inspection Techniques

• Material, Welding, Piping, Erection, Dimensional, Visual, Heat treatment.

• In-Services Inspection of Equipment’s, Piping and accessories in Petrochemical industries. Corrosion monitoring, Equipment Repair, Boiler / Furnace tube repair/replacement and shut down activities.

PERSONAL DETAILS

• Date of Birth: 27 May 1995

• Languages Known: English, Hindi, and Tamil

• Nationality: Indian

• Passport No: M8014515 issued at Madurai, valid till March 2025

• Location Preference: anywhere preferably in middle east

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