QA QC engineer

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal details

RM. RAMANATHAN

QA/QC MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Piping/Welding/Equipment/NDE)

Mail Id: ***.*********@*****.***

Mobile No: +968-********

WhatsApp No: +91-994*******

Father’s Name : S. RAMANATHAN

Date of Birth : 05.01.1989

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Languages Known:

English, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam

Passport Details:

Passport No : T4289416

Date of Issue : 12.04.2019

Validity up to : 11.04.2029

Certification:

●CSWIP 3.1 (CERT NO-110172)

●BGAS-CSWIP

●LEAD AUDITOR-ISO 9001:2015

●NDT LEVEL II

Dry Penetrant Testing

Magnetic Particles Testing

Ultrasonic Testing

Radiography Testing

OBJECTIVES:

To be the part of a highly motivated team which gives a challenging work life where my skills and abilities will greatly enhance the company’s growth, I look forward to an opportunity to display my skills and contribute effectively for organization goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

ELEVEN YEARS (India 4yrs & gulf 7yrs) of experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical refineries & Thermal power plants Erection, TPI, Auditing, Inspection and Piping Projects.

●Having a good knowledge in inspection of Piping, Valves, Heat Exchangers, Tank, Pressure vessels, Rotating, Static equipment & welding inspection and troubleshooting.

●Having CSWIP 3.1, ISO 9001:2015, BGAS-CSWIP & ASNT level II certificates.

●Having an experience in underground and above ground piping, static equipment’s in petrochemical refineries, oil & gas refineries & power plants.

●Well knowledge in internal audit and ISO audit.

●Well known knowledge in Oil & Petrol refineries construction

●Knowledge to Maintaining all standards & specifications, which is related to project

●Domain experience in Power boilers, Pipeline, Tank, Vessels construction, and Rehabilitation industries

●Experience in Quality Assurance & Quality Control Functions at different stages of Power & EPC projects at details engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, pre commissioning, commissioning

●Effective communicator with management Skills, Strong analytical problem solving & Organizational abilities.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

●B.E: Mechanical engineering, 69.10% of class

2007-2010

Sudharsan Engineering College, ANNA University, Chennai – India,

●Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: 75% of class 2004-2007

Annamalai Polytechnic College, Chettinad – India.

WORKING HISTORY:

TUV Rheinland LLC – Oman

From January 2022 to till date.

SBN Inspection & Industrial service – India

From December 2020 to January 2022.

Gulf Spic EPC – Kuwait

From June 2019 to August 2020.

MicroTech Fabrication Shop- India

From December 2018 to May 2019.

Dong IL Industries Co (SOUTH KOREA) – Kuwait

From November 2017 to September 2018.

M/S SHAFIQ Trading & Contracting Co – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

From July 2013 to August 2017

M/S Operational Energy Group - India

From November 2011 to May 2013

Hofincons Infotech & Industrial Services Private LTD (A Transfield Services Group Company, Australia) - India

From July 2010 to November 2011.

CURRENT JOB PROFILE:

●Performing inspections for the Incoming Raw Material like Valves, Process Piping, Structural, Plates, Rotary and Static Equipment’s, Welding Consumables etc.,

●Inspecting raw materials to the relevant certification. Review of material certificates and issuing comments/acceptance notes.

●Review documents like ITP (Inspection Test Plan), MRB (Manufacturer Record Book), Quality Assurance, ISO 9001:2015, WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications), Non-Destructive Testing Procedures, painting procedures, Data Sheet, Relevant drawings etc.,

●Review of material certificates and QA, QC documents for various ongoing projects and MTC submission to client.

●Coordinating with clients while material inspection & WQT.

●Coordinating with auditor and auditees for ISO audit.

●Preparing and monitoring the ISO related documents and procedures.

●Performing routine surveillance inspections on the activities at material yard.

●Issuance and close out of Non-conformance report.

●RFI (Request for Inspection) and raise MRIR for client inspection.

●Retaining relationships with clients to establish technical specifications based on the prevalent rules.

●Review and approval of various vendor documents, procedures, and project relevant certificates etc.,

●Reviewed Quality plans, ITPs, Approval for project specifications based on client specifications.

●Monitored all aspects of Quality Control relative to welding during the construction in order to ensure adherence to the company’s’ technical requirements and applicable codes.

●Inspection of Pipes, Pipe fittings, Flanges, Bolts, Gaskets, Plates and consumables

●Prepared Material inspection reports.

●Prepared, Inspected and Monitored weld procedures (WPS, PQR) and welder qualification testing.

●Review the Raw material certificates, calibration certificates, WPS, PQR, of all the project related documents, applicable codes, and standards.

●Reviewed the Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), Piping drawings and specifications.

●Ensuring welding of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, weld overlay and Alloys are performed as per the procedure and by qualified welders.

●Performed visual and dimensional inspections of welded steel structures, pipe spools, on-plot piping etc.

●Verified visual & dimensions, welder’s certifications, material certification and traceability for all materials and monitored consumables being used in construction.

●Review production test report certificates (chemical analysis, transverse tensile test Base and Weld, Guided bend test face and root and macro graphic testing)

●As per approved QAP & client specifications, randomly witnessed & monitored stage wise inspections like edge milling, pipe forming, welding, cold sizing, cold expansion, end preparation, hydro test, NDT, review of radiographs, and final inspection like visual inspection, dents, misalignment of weld beads, cracks & leaks, undercuts, end flushing, hard spots, wall thickness, pipe length, straightness, diameter of the pipe end & body, out of roundness, & weight of the bare pipes.

●Performed Dimensional check and correct method of cutting / beveling, edge preparation, fit up and alignment as per standards prior to welding.

●Monitored the weld preparation and welding process and compilation of vendor weld records.

●Witness and release hydrostatic test, pneumatic test for the completed pipelines and reviewed the final piping documentation packages.

●Inspection of flange face serration prior to bolt torquing.

●Witnessed alignment, orientation, and dimensions of installed piping as per isometric drawings

●Provided early warning of potential quality problems and ensured non-conformances are identified, tracked, and closed.

●Final Inspection and acceptance after verifying the specification requirement such as Visual inspection.

●Ensure non-conformances are identified, tracked, and closed out prior to acceptance of the work.

●Coordination of NDT activities RT, PT, MPT, UT, PMI, PWHT, Hardness etc.

●Performed visual and dimensional inspections of welded steel structures

●Structural inspections – Foundation, anchor bolt setting inspections, Dimensional, verticality test, bolt tightening test, capable of inspections using Auto Level.

●Performed NDT (UT & MT) for structural steel items as per the approved NDT procedures and the codes.

●Monitored the weld preparation and welding process.

●Preparation of all QC related documents for tie in permit from refinery authority.

●Issue Inspection Release after ensuring compliance to P.O. and specifications and codes.

●Involved in the Erection Inspection of fit-up and welding (In process and post visual inspection)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Preparing QMS, WPS, PQR, WQT & QA/QC procedures in accordance with quality standards.

●Constantly monitoring the production activities and discussing with the management for the continual improvement.

●Witness and prepare the MTC, MRIR, Procedure and Welder qualification tests in accordance with codes & specs.

●Coordinate field, site and client needs and reproduce quality system and procedures if needed.

●Coordination with the Third-Party Inspection Agencies, certifying authorities and Planning & Execution Department to complete the job within the stipulated time.

●Preparation of all QA/QC related reports / final Dossier and as-built Drawings.

●Responsible to raise and Follow-up Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and follow application of correction/preventive actions.

●Reviewing Material and Consumable test certificate, pre-qualification documents, method statements, ITP, MRB from subcontractors/suppliers

●Controlled material traceability by monitoring transfer of heat number / material identification, Material receiving inspection and ensure that the material complied with required standards.

●Monitor the Welders performance and assign the job according to the Quality requirements.

●Knowledgeable on metallurgical treatment and stress relieving achieving through Heat treatment.

●Quality inspection in the Piping fabrication such as dimension check, bevel preparation, cleanliness, fit up, usage of approved electrodes, WPS, welder qualification records, calibration certificates, welding parameters monitoring, Weld Visual, NDT, etc.

●Prepare Pre-punch list, line checking with test packages, punch clearing, witness Hydro testing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1)Professional experience

Organization : M/S TUV Rheinland (Oman)

Period : January 2022 to till date

Functional Area : Petroleum, Oil & Gas Refinery

Position : QA/QC Inspection Engineer

Customer : M/s PDO & OQ, Sultanate of Oman

Project profile:

1.)OQ SR-2 : Adsorbent Tower Replacement Project

2.)OQ SR-1&2 : Heat Exchanger Re-Tubing Project

3.)OQ/EXTERRAN Bisat : Bisat-C Oil well project

2)Professional experience

Organization : M/S SBN Integrity Inspection & Training Service

Period : December 2020 to January 2022

Functional Area : Petroleum, Oil & Gas Refinery

Position : QA/QC Mechanical Inspection Engineer (TPI)

Customer : M/s CTCI, Singapore

M/s HPCL, MR (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited)

Project profile:

1.)CTCI, Singapore: Fabrication and inspection of SS316L Tank & Pressure vessels

2.)HPCL, Mumbai Refinery: Inspection (Third-Party) services in HPCL and BPCL shutdown and TA jobs in Mumbai refinery.

3)Professional experience

Organization : M/S Gulf Spic

Period : June 2019 to August 2020

Functional Area : Petroleum, Oil & Gas Refinery

Position : QA/QC Mechanical Engineer

Customer : M/s KNPC (KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM CO),

KOC (KUWAIT OIL COMPANY)

Project profile: Gulfspic is a group of companies and is a proud EPC company in the field of Construction, Expansion & Shutdown projects since 1986. It’s Engineering, Procurement & Construction contracting company well established and operating in Kuwait providing detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance services to Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Power plant sectors in Kuwait with KNPC & KOC.

4)Professional experience

Organization : M/S Microtech CNC, Fabrication Shop-Unit-II

Period : December 2018 to May 2019

Functional Area : Heavy Machine and Industrial Fabrication Shop

Position : QA/QC Lead

Customer : M/s GE Wind Power & TEREX

Project profile: Micro-Tech group of companies is a proud cluster manufacturing companies in the field of high precision machining, sheet metal, heavy and medium engineering fabrication since 1989. We are partnered with most of the multinational manufacturing companies based in India and overseas. Making of GE wind power Fan Blades TIP & ROOT Fixtures and Heat exchangers, Heavy frames for Conveyor and Crusher.

5)Professional experience

Organization : M/S Dongil Industries Co (SOUTH KOREA)

Period : November 2017 to September 2018

Functional Area : Oil & Petroleum refinery

Position : QA/QC Engineer (Piping, Welding, NDE)

Customer : M/s KNPC (Kuwait National Petroleum Company)

Project profile: KNPC - MINA AL-AHMADI Refinery new unit CLEAN FUEL PROJECT, Green Field, unit - 136. A strategic project to expand and upgrade Mina Abdullah & Mina Al-Ahmadi refineries to be an integrated refining complex with a total capacity of 800,000 bpd.

6)Professional experience

Organization : M/S SHAFIQ Trading & Contracting Co

Period : July 2013 to August 2017

Functional Area : Petrochemical refinery & Steel plant

Position : QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical)

Customer : M/s SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation)

Main Project profiles:

1.AL-BAYRONI (SABIC) : CHEMICAL WASTEWATER SS LINE.

2.HADEED Steel plant (SABIC) : SLAG HOUSE STEAM LINE MODIFICATION.

3.AR-RAZI (SABIC) : METHANOL BYPASS LINE CONSTRUCTION.

4.AR-RAZI (SABIC) : FIRE FIGHTING LINE ERECTION.

7)Professional experience:

Organization : M/S OPERATIONAL ENERGY GROUP LTD – India

Period : November 2011 to May 2013

Functional Area : Boiler steam line and Turbine lube oil line

Position : Piping QC Engineer

Customer : M/s THE INDIA CEMENTS, CAPTIVE POWER PLANT

Project profile: OPERATIONAL ENERGY GROUP of Company is an India’s one of the leading BOILER & TURBINE O&M team for constructing and finishing projects. This is a 48MW (2X24 MW) Thermal Power Plant, The commissioning of 2 X 24 TPH THYSSEN GROUP CFBC Boiler, BHEL Turbine and its Auxiliaries.

8)Professional experience

Organization : M/S HOFINCONS INFOTECH& INDUSTRIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LTD (A Transfield Services Group Company, Australia)

Period : July 2010 to November 2011

Functional Area : Maintenance, Inspection & Pipe repairing

Position : Mechanical Engineer (Turbine)

Customer : M/s CHETTINAD CEMENTS, CAPTIVE POWER PLANT

Project profile: India’s best one of the leading BOILER & TURBINE O&M team for repairing & maintenance of steam pipeline and giving good performance in shutdown maintenance. This is a 45MW (3X15 MW) Thermal Power Plant, 110 TPH THERMAX AFBC Boiler and its Auxiliaries.

KNOWLEDGE ABOUT:

ASME-I, II, V, VIII, IX

ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.4 & B31.8

API 510,650 & 653

AWS D1.1

ISO 9001:2015

Coating & Painting

Most of the international materials standard

Most of the welding standards and fabrication standards

IT Skills:

Design software - Auto cad

Operating system - Windows

MS Office packages

DECLARATION:

I hereby declare that all the information mentioned above is true to the best of my knowledge. I assure to abide by the conditions of employment specified by the recruiters and uphold the reputation of the Organization.

Yours Sincerely,

Place: Date:

(RM.RAMANATHAN)

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