CURRICULUM VITAE

KATHAMUTHU K E- Mail: adt1mp@r.postjobfree.com

Mob: 0091-735-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY:

Diploma in Mechanical Engineer with over 18 years at Onshore and Offshore experience in India and overseas experience in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait largely as QA/QC Welding/Piping of a turnkey EPC contractor and operators specializing in oil and Gas, LNG, offshore well head platform, Constructions, Piping and Steel Structural fabrication and Inspection, material selection and handling and mechanical and NDT testing.

I have a sound working knowledge of international codes ASME Section II, Section V, Section VIII, Section IX, ASME B31.1 B31.3, and B31.8. API650. API620. API1104. API686. ASTM F2620. API, ASTM, AWS D1.1, DNV-OS-F101 and a clear ability in handling various materials. I have been commended on my attention to detail in my welding reports, as well as my ability to build good working relationships with clients, especially throughout the NCR process. I am extremely passionate about ensuring safety guidelines are met and industry best practices are adhered to.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

Diploma of Engineering in Mechanical

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

CSWIP 3.2 TWI certified Senior Welding Inspector, Certificate No., 320335/2 Expires on 06-April-2027

PCN RTFI Level 2

ASNT Level II in RT, MT, PT and UT as per SNT 1A.

QMS Lead Auditor, Certificate No: 1160

BOSIET with EBS, Certificate No: 91225700310321755.

KEY AREAS OF COMPETENCY:

Well jumpers’ fabrication, spools, offshore Structures, Modules, Decks and Pipe rack modules.

Piping and Structural inspection

Effective implementation of ISO 9001:2015, conducting internal audits and attending client’s audits.

Familiar with ASME, API, ASNT, ANSI, AWS, NACE and DNV-OS-F101 Codes and standards related to Welding, Piping, Onshore Pipeline and Offshore Pipe Lay and Mechanical.

Have knowledge in Fabrication, Inspection and testing of CS, LTCS, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Super Duplex, CuNi and CRA (Corrosion Resistant Alloy – Cladded Pipeline) at various stages of construction.

Expediting at various vendor locations for different projects- to evaluate production status and to ensure purchase order dates are met by vendors as per client requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

From September 2020 to March 2022

Company : L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (LTHE)

Project : Dual feed cracker unit (DFCU)

Client : Rajasthan Refinery Project at Barmer

Designation : QA/QC Supervisor

Responsible for the overall day to day Operations and Functions of the Quality Control group which includes a team of disciplined Inspectors for procurement inspections, Onsite & Offsite inspections for dimensional and NDT inspection.

Conducting and participating in pre-inspection/kickoff meetings with client and third-party inspectors

Coordinate onsite and offsite Inspection activities with third party Inspection Contractors and Client Representatives

Supervises the Quality Control functions\activities of a project or its parts, including Quality Control inspection schedules and the collection of all Site Quality Records. Assesses the implementation of the project Quality Plan on site/offshore.

Allocates Quality Control personnel to the various areas for site construction activities.

Supervises inspections, reports and the documentation issued by inspectors and collect and file the required Quality Records.

Evaluates the qualifications of welders and Non-Destructive Test – NDT technicians regarding the activities assigned.

Ensures the correct application of Quality Control phases for site construction.

Daily functional reporting on his responsibilities and any quality issues to assigned Project QA/QC Manager.

Arranges in coordination with Project QA/QC Manager, and site personnel procedures, manuals and reports.

To confirm by countersignature as applicable, that all sites/barge activities are carried out according to referenced documentation.

Raises Corrective Action/Non-conformance reports as required and monitors their development and resolution, in conjunction with PQE.

Manages collaboration and measuring instruments and related certifications.

Informs the Project QA/QC Manager of any deviation regarding the contract

Achieve schedule, cost and profit objectives, while adhering to safety and quality requirements and company policy

Ensuring that Contractors perform their work within the scope of their contract with respect to quality.

From January 2016 to March 2020

Company : JGC Corporation, Kuwait

Project : Clean Fuels Project

Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation (KNPC) – Kuwait.

Designation : QA/QC Lead (Welding / Piping)

Responsibilities:

Attend weekly QC meeting with Client together with PQCM and discuss about quality matters.

Attend weekly meetings with piping construction team and with Subcontractor QC team and solve the QC related issues.

Issue Non-Conformance Report (NCR) for jobs where it is deviating from project requirement and handling NCR until its closures.

Involve and participated in QA audit program

Review and approve the various Subcontractor’s documents, such us Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), NDE procedure and Quality Control Procedures.

Review and approve PQR Mechanical Test conducted at laboratory.

Review and approve the subcontractor’s PQR (Procedure Qualification Record) and WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) ...

Perform Inspection of structural modification and welding works.

Conducting Process Audit & Supplier Quality Audit to ensure the client Quality requirements are complied with codes and standards. Route Cause Analysis for Non-Conformance.

Review of RT films, witness of NDT testing like PWHT, and MPT, PT, UT. Verification of execution of Process Piping by mean of Line walks for piping as per P&ID.

Perform RT failure root cause analysis and recommend the necessary corrective actions to be taken to avoid RT failure in future.

Monitor field NDT activities (PT, MT, UT, Hardness Test and PMI) as per Project specification and requirement.

Perform consumable (Electrode & Filler wire) receiving inspection and monitor Consumable’s Storage, Issuance and handling activities.

Monitoring the performance of the welders based on radiographic inspection and promotes corrective action, where necessary.

Interpret the Client’s project specification and raise Technical Query / Waiver request wherever required.

From March 2014 to April 2015

Company : JACOBS

Project : SADARA project

Client : Saudi Aramco

Designation : QA Inspector

Responsibilities:

Conduct QC patrol ensuring checklists and protocol are being followed, with special regard to health and safety, as per project procedure and specifications.

Takes ownership of assigned scope beginning with detailed design through final acceptance and Project closeout; drive engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning of assigned system to ensure schedule is met.

PMT focal point for the review/approval of Vendors/Subcontractors and all changes related to the assigned work scope

Engages Project Team and functional resources to verify that the design, fabrication and construction related to the assigned work scope is consistent with project specifications and standards

Monitoring that the Incoming Material, Fabricated Items, Fittings’ & Valves are meeting the requirements of specification and relevant codes. Review of fabrication procedures, NDT Procedures, Testing Procedures and compliance with Specification & Code Requirements. Pre-Inspection, In

Smooth interface with client on all Quality aspects of the project. Resolving any Quality related problems during project work. Efficiently handling all Documentation-Preparation/Verification of Test Packages as per code Requirements. Inspection based on QP Spec, API, ASME, BS, ISO…. etc.

Process Inspection and review of inspection reports to ensure the work performs as per requirements

Inspection of rotating equipment for final alignment and internal inspection and final box-up inspection of static equipment.

Review of NCRs, surveillance reports / NCRs. Follow-up and review of root cause, proposed action, corrective action, preventive action supporting documents & photographs and remarks from inspectors

Review monthly KPI reports indicating, Audits, Quality Resources, NCRs, Quality Doc. Preparation & Approval, HAZOP actions outstanding, Holds outstanding, Design Changes and/or Deviations, Design deliverables, Closure of Supply Chain NCR’s, Vendor Quality Records & Data outstanding, Vendor materials / equipment Traceability, Material delivery, IRN Status, Weld repair rate, Hand-over documentation, etc.

Coordination of site activities. Coordinate constructability efforts of technical disciplines to ensure integrated and complete designs that meet project construction requirements

Inspection for Rotating equipment final alignment Like a Motor soft foot, pipe flange connection strange and flange final parallelism, Pump & Motor shaft final alignment

Surveillance during welding to verify compliance with specified procedures including any preheats, inter pass temperature control and post heat requirements.

From October 2011 to Aguste 2013

Company : JGC Corporation International Qatar.

Project : Barzan Onshore Projects

Client : Ras Gas

Designation : QC Welding Inspector

Responsibilities:

Good knowledge in handling materials in SRT heater like Carbon Steel, 1 Cr Steel (P11), 2 Cr Steel (P22), 5 Cr Steel (P5), 9 Cr Steel (P91), SS316L, SS304H, SS347H and heat resistant alloys – 20Cr 32Ni (Alloy 800), 25Cr 35Ni (HP40Nb), 35Cr 45Ni (super alloy) and Duplex SS.

Vendor Shop fabrication for Hydrocracking/Hydro treating high thickness reactors Inspection of shell and head joint preparation and heat treatment like a Dehydrogenation and stress reliving, 100% RT&UT for before PWHT and after.

Witness of destructive tests; tensile, bend, impact, hardness and macro tests in order to achieve welding procedure qualification requirement.

Organising, conducting, and witnessing of welder qualification test (WQT) as per approved WPS, organising NDT and destructive tests if required.

From March 2009 to April 2011

Company : JGC Corporation International Saudi Arabia.

Project : North Plot Petrochemical project

Client : National Chevron Philips

Designation : Mechanical and Welding Inspector

Responsibilities:

Witnessing all welding and mechanical inspections of tank for API 620 double wall refrigerator low-pressure liquid hydrocarbon tanks, API 650 storage tank and ASME VIII high thickness spherical tank. Follow the related code and client requirements.

Review and approve GRP and HDEP pipe manufacturer procedure.

Witnessing HDPE pipe joint preparation and monitoring during electro fusion and heat fusion welding.

Carry out for final visual inspection of HDPE butt, saddle, and socket welding.

Witnessing of GRP and FRP pipe laminated adhesive joints and hydro test.

From April 2008 to February 2009

Company : VELOSI Certification LLC, UAE.

Project : AKG Phase 2 Offshore

Client : ADNOC

Designation : QC Steel Structural & Piping Inspector

Responsibilities:

Topside:

Inspection and monitoring for fabrication of cellar deck, main deck extensions, platform topside launcher & receiver installation, equipment’s & piping spools erection, welding, NDT, PWHT, hardness testing, hydro test, painting works of piping, pipeline, structural brazing, primary & secondary pipe supports of platform topside modification works, stairs, chequered plates & Grating installation.

Structural

Inspect that the structural fabrication and is made in accordance with Employer’s requirements include specifications and standard regarding, I) Fabrication of Jacket and Topside ii) Sea fastening iii) Offshore welding of topside module to the jacket structure

Monitoring and supervising for T-K-Y weld joints during fabrication of T-K-Y weld connections using large diameter heavy wall API pipe

Par’s Structural and Piping Spools. Pipe Racks

Offshore Vessel Fabrications (Rigs, Ships).

Ship Building/ Block Erection and Ship Repairs (Structural Steels)

Floating Jetty, Pontoons, Elevated Platforms, Link span Ramp and Bridges

Hull & Deck Structural Steels, Base Frames, Subbase Structural Steels (Primary & Secondary)

Girders & Supporting Frames, Derrick Structural Steels.

Rotary Structural Steels, Leg Frames

Plant Piping line spools Stainless Steel – SS 316/Duplex & Structural Steels

Galvanized Prefabricated Structures

Dry Bulk Cement Tank, Oil contaminated open - CPI Drain tanks, Silo Tanks, Air Saturation Tanks, and Storage Tanks.

Overseeing all work carried out by Sub- Contractor to ensure all work is carried out to AWS D1.1 Specification, and ASME B31.3 for Pipe Work Liaising with client specification in regard to progress, non-conformances and any issues that may arise during fabrication.

Produces Project QA Procedures. Distributes revisions of Company QA System procedures. Produces weekly/monthly reports. Attends all Project meetings (Kick Off, and Weekly / Monthly Progress Meetings) Manage/monitor/confirm all Vendors & Sub-Vendors QA/QC Plan final documentation. To coordinate inspections as per the inspection schedule/plan

Monitor all piping/ Welding / NDE activities for technical compliance with established procedures,

Assist with quality audits, Implement Piping Tracking System, submit a daily report to the number of welds, number of coated joints, delays and specific reason and any other issues identified during production and Tie-In.

Distribute relevant QA/QC documentation to site subcontractors

Verify that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards

From August 2006 to February 2008

Company : JGC Corporation International Qatar.

Project : Dolphin Onshore facility project

Client : Dolphin Energy

Designation : QC Inspector

Responsibilities:

Organize and Conduct Welding Procedure Qualification test (PQR) and Welder's Performance Qualification test (WPQT) as per specifications and requirements.

Prepare Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) from approved PQR.

Identifying Quality problems and area of non-conformance and to initiate recommendation and substantiate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.

Ensure that all Welding activities are going on as per approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and compliance with client’s specification.

Ensure that all NDE is completed before releasing the spool for painting.

Checking of pipe fit-up and material traceability as per IFC drawings and performs In-process, Post weld visual inspection of completed weld as per code and specification requirement.

Monitoring the performance of the welders based on radiographic inspection and promotes corrective action, where necessary.

Perform consumable (Electrode & Filler wire) receiving inspection and monitor Consumable’s Storage, Issuance, and handling activities.

Scrutinize and approve the MT/PT/UT reports, Post weld heat treatment chart, hardness test report and PMI reports.

Monitoring structural modification and welding works.

Perform Pipes line checkup, ensuring that all installed pipe/fittings are to the correct specification and that the materials are in accordance with the specified material traceability requirements.

Preparation of Hydro Test Package, identifying the punch list items and clearing the same by coordinating with construction team.

Witnessing and approve the Pressure test (Hydro test / Pneumatic test).

Perform Re-instatement Inspection after completion of piping work.

Perform pre welding, in process and post welding visual inspection of Tie-in joints.

From February 2006 to May 2006

Company : ISCO, Kuwait.

Project : KNCP Showdown

Client : KNCP Kuwait.

Designation : NDT Inspector

Responsibilities:

Monitor and witness field NDT activities (PT, MT, UT,).

Being conversant with all techniques involving NDT methods such as UT, RT, MT and PT

From January 2004 to December 2005

Company : Reliance Industry Limited, India.

Project : Maintainers

Client : Reliance Industry Limited

Designation : NDT Inspector

Responsibilities:

Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing (NDT) trainees or staff.

Produce images of objects on film using radiographic techniques.

Evaluate material properties using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheumatic flow measurement.

Develop or use new non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.

Document non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, processes, or results

Map the presence of imperfections within objects using sonic measurements.

Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.

Visually examine materials, structures, or components using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed circuit television systems, and fiber optics for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws.

Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.

Identify defects in concrete or other building materials using thermal or infrared testing.

Identify defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques.

Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing (NDT) of products or materials.

Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.

Prepare reports on non-destructive testing (NDT) results.

Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT) such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.

From Aril 2003 to December 2004

Company : LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD, India.

Project : CPCL Manali 3MMTPA Refinery expansion project Chennai.

Client : Chennai petroleum Corporation Limited

Designation : Piping Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Supervision of piping and structures fabrication work.

Monitor the progress of work as per schedule.

Co-ordinate with QC team and arrange inspection as per schedule.

Identifying Change Order requirements to the project and to define the scope of work for the change order with field engineering drawings and BOQ for Client approval and execution of the same.

Coordination with procurement activities for all type of Materials (Pipes & Fittings).

Conducting construction walk through as per the project schedule and preparation of punch list items.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Operating Systems : Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Power Point)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Father's Name : A.Kamatchisundaram

Nationality : Indian

Date of birth : 14 July 1982

Marital status : Married

Passport No : Z2504067 Valid up to 01-04-2023

Languages Known : English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam

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