Welding Inspector Supervisor

RESUME

Welding Inspection Supervisor

P MUNIVENKATARAJU

E-Mail: *******@*****.***

Kuwait

Mobile: +965-********

Seeking challenging assignments in Quality Compliance, Welding & Piping, Storage Tanks, Structure, and Pipeline & NDT Inspection with the organization of repute.

(Certified in Certified in AWS-Certified Welding Inspector, CSWIP-3.1 Certified Welding Inspector & ASNT Level II in VT, PT, UT, RT, MPT, & RTF)

Recognized for 100% QUALITY Work/ Perfect Safety Record

Objective:

Looking forward to step into an environment that fosters challenges, so that I can utilize my skills and strengths to the fullest in conjunction with the organizations goals and objectives to yield the best results of my organization.

Roles Responsibilities:

Monitoring the quality of welding work to ensure that it meets industry standards.

Oversee welding team & Ensure conformance to safety requirements.

Maintaining records of welding activity, including materials used and welders’ qualifications.

Training new welders in proper welding techniques and safety procedures.

Training welders on new equipment and technologies as they become available.

Supervises fabrication yard erection activities (fit up, welding and lifting).

Co-ordinates and interfaces between fabrication/installation and pre-fabrication activities.

Inspection of Materials (Incoming) Fit up (Orientation) as per ISOS, GA Drawings.

Liaison with Consultant like CPCL, MFL, SABIC, ADNOC, KOC, KNPC and Fabrication Contractors.

Conducting Qualification Tests for Consumables, Welder tests and PQRS.

Coordinating Pressure Test Activities with Clint (Pneumatic Test, Hydro Test).

Educational Qualification:

Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Professional Qualification:

Certified Course In Non Destructive Testing (NDT) As Per American Society Of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT), VT, PT, RT, UT, MPT, and RTFI.

AWS (Certified Welding Inspector) CWI Certificate No: 09101471, (Oct-2009 to Oct-2018).

CSWIP (Certified Welding Inspector) CSWIP Certificate No: 500065, (April-2022 to April-2027)

Professional Experience:

EMPLOYMENT RECORD IN GULF

Since Sep 2020 – till date with RAKAZ National Company. W.L.L, Kuwait

QA/QC Supervisor

Project Exposure:

Project : New Strategic Gas Export Pipeline from North Kuwait to MAA KNPC Refinery

EPC Contractor : LARSEN AND TOUBRO (Kuwait), KOC Project No (EF 1943)

PMC : Technip Client : Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)

Company : Rakaz National Company W.L.L – Kuwait

Nov 2015 - Sep 2020 with KDDB General Trading & Contracting Co W.L.L, Kuwait

QA/QC Supervisor / Welding Inspector

Project Exposure:

Project : KMSHFP – KNPC, MAA (Molten Sulphur Handling Facility Project)

EPC Contractor : Gulf Spic General Trading & Contracting Co W.L.L (Kuwait)

Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)

Company : KDDB General Trading & Contracting Co W.L.L Kuwait

Project Exposure:

Project : CFP/MAB2 (KNPC Clean Fuel Project)

EPC Contractor : FDH - Joint Venture (Kuwait)

Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)

PMC : AMECO FOSTER WHEELER

Company : KDDB/WINTECO, Kuwait

Feb 2011 - Nov 2015 with HEISCO KSC (Closed), Kuwait

QA/QC Inspector

Project Exposure:

Project : EPC of Tail Gas Treatment Unit 99 at MAA Refinery.

EPC Contractor : SAMSUNG C &T (Kuwait)

Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) Company : HEISCO (Public), Kuwait

Project : North LPG Tank Farm Project NLTF (Construction of Piping)

EPC Contractor : GS E & C (Kuwait)

Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) Company : HEISCO K.S.C (Kuwait)

Project : New AGRP / AGRP Revamping Plant

EPC Contractor : Tecnimont S.p.A (Kuwait)

Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) Company : HEISCO K.S.C (Kuwait)

Project : Installation of Fuel Gas & Gas Oil Pipelines and Pumping Station from MAA to Azzour & SHUAIBA Power Stations

EPC Contractor : Petrofac International Ltd,

Client : Kuwait Oil Company K.O.C

Company : HEISCO K.S.C (Kuwait)

Nov 2008 – July 2009 with Al Wazan Trading Company W.L.L, Abu Dhabi

NDT Inspector

Project Exposure:

Project : RUWAIS FERTIL – ADNOC (Maintenance – Secondment Job)

Client : RUWAIS FERTIL – ADNOC (Technical services)

Company : M/s Al Wazan Trading Company at Ruwais UAE

Duration : Nov-2008 to July-2009

June 2006 – Jul 2008 with NSH Corporation, Saudi Arabia

QA/QC Inspector

Project Exposure:

Project : AR RAZI Methanol Project –V,

EPC Contractor : A.M.C Industrial Construction Co.Ltd. Client : SABIC – Saudi Arabia

Company : NSH Corporation, Saudi Arabia

Project : GAS Company – Air Separator Unit, Phase - VII,

EPC Contractor : A.M.C Industrial Construction Co.Ltd. Client : SABIC – Saudi Arabia

Company : NSH Corporation, Saudi Arabia

Project : SIPCHEM (Saudi International Petrochemical Company)

EPC Contractor : KENTZ Engineering . Client : SIPCHEM – Saudi Arabia

Company : NSH Corporation, Saudi Arabia

Duration : Feb-2008 to July 2008

EMPLOYMENT RECORD IN INDIA

Dec-1992 to May 2006 with Tomkos Engineering Company

QC Inspector

Project Exposure

Project : Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (Maintenance) Client : Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (Technical services). Company : Tomkos Engineering Company (Technical services)

Duration : July – 2001 to May 2006.

Project Exposure

Project : Madras Fertilizer Ltd. (Maintenance) Client : Madras Fertilizer Ltd. (Technical services)

Company : Tomkos Engineering Company

Duration : Dec-1992 to June 2001.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & RESPONSIBILITY

• Reporting to Manager. Plan and Coordinates inspection activities for various discipline inspectors at site and reporting to the Manager on Quality Surveillance issues. And to verify the completion of the Quality records of each of the Respective disciplines in compliance with the requirements of the Project and the Quality management system.

• Special expertise in projects related to Oil & Gas Industry, Petrochemicals, and Power Plant Natural Gas

Transmission, Distribution Pipeline, Gas Plant Project, Plant Maintenance and Firefighting Construction activities.

• Review/Validate and approve and contractors quality documents such as Welding procedure specification, PQR, Work Method statement, Standard Inspection Procedures, Inspection Test Plans, Material Test Certificate, Equipment Health Certificates, Instrument Calibration Certificates, etc.

• Review of the project scope of work, material specifications, and AFC drawings for any conflict with the requirement of the Quality standards and advise the Engineering Department to initiate the corrective actions with the client prior to commencement of work.

• Co ordinate with the client in all technically related issues and resolve The Quality / technical issues by

Coordinating with the Concerned Disciplines.

• Attend the Weekly Quality tool box meeting with the Quality staff and the construction crews to resolve

The technical / Quality issues.

• Ensure quality norms are maintained as per set standards through inspections, daily checks, supervision etc.

• Prepare and generate daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.

• Supervise & witness final Hydro testing.

• Conduct inspection of Pre Weld Joint Set-Ups and Post Weld Joint Visuals. Select Welds for NDE.

• Witness & moniter the Preheat, Post weld heat treatment are carried out according to the requirement of the WPS, project specification and the relevant standard, review the PWHT Chart.

• Interpret and evaluate Non Destructive Examination (VT, RT, DPT, UT, MPT, RTF, etc.) And Destructive Testing (Tensile, Impact & Bend, etc.)

• Co-ordinate with the NDT third party Examination & testing agencies for the relevant testing and examination as to comply with the Requirements of client.

• To witness and review the Vacuum Box Test, hydrostatic test, Leak Test, Pneumatic Test & Gravity Test package for the completed quality related documents and reports in accordance with the approved Inspection & Test Plan, like pre hydro test check list, post hydro test check list, line flushing reports, and summery of Welding including reports for NDE, P&ID’S, pipe arrangement plan, isometric drawings and certificate for the calibration of the relief valves, pressure gauges etc prior to hydro test of the line etc.

• Co-ordinate all activities in material handling, storage, preservation etc., as to ensure adequate protection &

Proper storage, handling & Preservation of the materials at site.

• Ensure all safety measures are taken into consideration through compliance to all Applicable Standards & Codes in Practice, adherence to governing codes and adherence to client specifications and maintained of necessary documents.

• Accountable for maintaining compliance with Quality Management System and the Local Procedures. In case of any shortfalls, take immediate corrective actions.

Accountabilities:

Ensure conformance to safety requirements

Verify quality of welds

Troubleshoot welding equipment issues.

Train new and apprentice welders.

Coordinate welding team to fit project goals.

Conducts/participates in daily communication meetings with both the departmental teams and management teams

Responsible for corrective/preventative actions in response to daily safety, product quality and product delivery issues

Assists in determining immediate and future manpower, tooling and equipment requirements

Material Receiving Inspection

Material (PMI Inspection) Analysis using Alloy Analyzer

Co-ordination and witnessing of NDT activities on field and Warehouse

Preparation of WPS for various Materials.

Conducting of Welder qualification Test and preparation of Welder Certificates as per

ASME Section IX.

Checking of ISO and P&ID Drawings,

Inspection of welding fit up and edge preparation prior to welding

Checking before, during and after welding,

Monitoring the Parameters during welding.

Marking Start and Stop Position during welding,

Visual Inspection of After Welding.

Review of PWHT & Hardness Test Report.

Co-ordination and witness of Hydrostatic Test

Relief valve shop test witnessing

COMPUTER SKILL:

MS Office Packages

AutoCAD

Personal Profile:

Name : P. MUNIVENKATARAJU

Father Name : P. KRISHNAMARAJU

Date of Birth : 19 July 1971

Sex / Marital Status : Male / Married

Nationality : Indian

Language Known : English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Arabic

PASSPORT DETAILS

PASSPORT NO : Z 3080303

DATE OF ISSUE : 07.01.2015

DATE OF EXP. : 06.01.2025

PLACE OF ISSUE : KUWAIT

VISA STATUS : No: 18, Transferable

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