QA/QC

WASIM AKRAM

UAE Diver License No.: ******* Nationality: Indian

Email add: ************@*****.*** Civil Status: Married Mobile #: +917*********

QA QC Supervisor / Specialist with 9+ years of Management, Training, Auditing, Inspection and Engineering work experience in Oil & Gas sectors. Well versed in QA/QC activities (API 7-1, API 5DP, API Q1, Monograms & QMS) including audits & recommending and implementing corrective actions, providing accurate documentation of statistical reports, and ensuring overall compliance. Demonstrated excellence in communication skills with various levels of management, auditees, trainees, suppliers and contractors.

CERTIFICATIONS

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector (Certificate No.431614)

QMS Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015

ASNT Level-II (PT, MPT, RT, UT)

Valid UAE Driving License

EDUCATION

1. Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical – (KCT Collage of Engineering Gulbarga) Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, Karnataka INDIA. 2. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – KCT Polytechnic Collage Gulbarga Approved by AICTE Bangalore.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Internal & External Customer

Satisfaction

Quality assurance and control

QMS Development, Implementation,

Document Control and record

keeping

Knowledge on International Codes

/Standards/Specs: ISO 9001:2015, API

Spec 7-1, 7-2, DS-1, NS1, API Q1, ASME

IX.

Welding Procedures Specification &

Welder Qualifications

Vendor Inspections & TPI Coordination

Process Continuous improvement

QHSE Induction

Certified Lead Auditor for

o Quality Management Systems

Process Validation

MTC Review

Team Leader

Monitoring of Calibrations, Inspection &

Testing

NCR Root Cause Analysis

Incident Investigation & Reporting

5’S Implementation & Audit

Workstation Audit

GEMBA

MS Office, MS Power Point, MS Word & Excel

Professional Experience:

NOV GRANT PRIDECO DRILLING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING LLC – Abu Dhabi

QA/QC Supervisor / Specialist // May 2014 to Aug 2020.

Exceptional technical knowledge of API and premium VAM and GP Rotary shoulder connections. Experienced in Subs, DP and Drill collars material requirements/Test requirements as per API 7-1, NS1 and DS1 standards.

Major clients were ADNOC/NDC, Gasos, Bomco, Sinopec, Abraj, Aban, Rowan, KDC, EDC, KCA Deutag, JDC, COSL, Slumberger, Saipem.

A Certified Company for ISO 9001:2015, API Q1, API 7-1, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 18001:2007, GP / VAM Rotary shoulder Connections and various Hard banding. Responsibilities

Perform an Internal Process Audit based on the Internal SOP, International Specification and Industry Specification (ISO 9001, API Q1 and API 5DP).

Review and monitor of Quality Issues as a Facility Key Performance Indicator (e.g. Scrap and Rework) and generate a Quality Report every month to Local Management Team as a Facility Monthly Management Review and KPI.

Lead Continues Improvement Projects & teams.

Reduce rework rate from 13% to 2% in 4 years by CITs.

Reduce the defect transfer rate by 45% through Auto control project.

Coordinated and liaise with TPI (Third Party Inspection Companies) for all QA/QC external inspections and testing.

Evaluate and Monitor the performance of Raw Material Supplier and Local Approved Supplier for Critical Parts and Services.

Review of Material Test Certificates of solid bars and tubes against API 7-1 and internal company standards requirement as per PO.

Prepare Quality Certification Package.

Took a part to Conduct an internal QMS audits.

Lead Quality control team throughout Manufacturing Process for all QA/QC activities from incoming inspection to final delivery of the products.

Develop Manufacturing Order / test plans for customers as per requirements.

Monitor and improve the effectiveness of QMS standards and procedures.

Monitor Non-Conformances, Lead RCA for appropriate corrective actions and correction / action plans and follow up with relevant functions. (Audit Findings, Supplier Performance and Internal Issues).

Develop WPS – Welding Procedure Specifications with respect to ASME section IX.

Validate the Processes (Phosphating, Hard banding & MPI) to comply API Q1.

Conduct Weekly Quality Huddle (Toolbox Meeting) with shop floor workers, inspectors and supervisors to discuss/solve the inline quality issues.

Provide support to management operations for safe and quality work.

Lead in incident investigations and reporting to relevant management as required.

Develop safety culture through behavioral based training program.

Identify, assess, risks on daily basis including 5's' situations.

Responsible for all record keeping in relation to all QA/QC documentation.

Workstation Audits.

Key Achievements:

6 years without Lost Time Incident.

Customer Satisfaction – High quality final packaging, Defect free products delivery.

Reduce rework rate from 13% to 2% in 4 years by CITs.

Reduce the defect transfer rate by 45% through Auto control project.

Initiated visual management on each process.

Develop of Safety and Quality standards for each process / workstation.

Hard banding Process Qualification and Welder Qualifications.

Awarded with Safety and Quality Excellence Award from Corporate 2016.

Awarded with Best Threading Plant Award from Corporate 2017.

Development of 5’S’ Standards.

VAM Drilling FZCO Dubai

Quality Control Inspector // Feb 2007 to Mar 2010

Company Profile: A leading MNC Company in Manufacturing of Drill pipes Responsibilities:

Ensured & Performed Safety to the compliance of safety procedures according to the company and industry standards.

Performed 5’S at workstation to achieve 5’S standard at high level.

Performed inspection of Incoming raw materials (Tubes, Tool Joints, Hard banding wire, Thread protectors etc.).

Performed various inspections including first article and in-process inspections of API and premium VAM Rotary shoulder connections, Hardbanding on the tool joints.

Performed inspection of phosphate chemical as per Standard work instructions

(Free Acid Point, Total Acid Point, Iron Point age).

Performed MPI & UT Inspection on drill pipes as per API 5D.

Coordinated with TPI for inline inspection.

Ensured the Pipe traceability throughout the process.

Witnessed and Reviewed Impact test on test weld as per API 5D.

Coordinated with Test Laboratories for Calibration of Instruments & Equipments and Maintaining Calibration Records.

Prepared Non-Conforming Report.

Analyze the root cause and control it by taking appropriate corrective/preventive actions.

Identified and make it segregated for non-confirming products.

Conducted training programs for all new inspectors. Key Achievements:

Assist in Development of Quality Inspection Standards

On time delivery of Product

Quality Improvements

Assist to develop 5’S standard

CIT on Traceability

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Languages known: English, Urdu, Hindi, Kannada. (Both read and write) Date of Birth: 1st Jan 1987

Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Indian

Religion: Muslim

Passport No: N5939341

Expiry on: 21-May-2026

Permanent Address:

H/NO.12/3/14

BEACH MOHALLA

TIMMAPUR

POST RANGAMPET

TQ SHORAPUR

DIST YADGIR

DECLARATION :

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Wasim Akram

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