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Azharul Islam Sheikh

SHEIKH AZHARUL ISLAM (API-580,571,570,510,653, PMP-PMI)

Asset Integrity/RBI Engineer

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PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Passport #: Z2362086

Nationality: Indian

DOB: January 01, 1967

Marital Status: Married

Driving License Indian/Saudi Arabia

Permanent Address Flat# 603, E-wing, Hyderi Complex, Hyderi Chowk, Nayanagar Mira Road (E), Mumbai-401107, India.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

I am a Professional Asset Integrity /RBI Engineer with more than 28 years of practical experience (in India and GCC countries like QATAR and KSA) in the fields of QA/QC, NDT, Asset Integrity, RBI, Corrosion Monitoring, Assessment and Control.

I have Expertise in the following

Develop and drive Inspection and Integrity Programmes.

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) Assessment using Meridium, API RBI Software & API-571, 580 & 581

Implementation of Asset Integrity Management (AIM) Program

Risk Analysis and Inspection Plan Development

Corrosion Loops and Inventory Groups Development

Identification of Damage Mechanisms & Material Selection based on API (571) & NACE

OSI Optimization Programs Implementation

Revalidation Studies of Existing Inspection Plans without Implementation of RBI Approach

RBI analysis of PZVs

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Failure Analysis

Implementation of Inspection Data Management System (IDMS) Through “Ultra Pipe Software”

Fitness for Service Evaluations (FFS)

In Service Inspection of Static equipment’s based on API-510, 570, 653 EDUCATION:

BSc Mechanical Engineering (1986 – 1990)

ZH Engineering College, Aligarh Muslim University, India

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS:

API-580 API Certified in Advanced knowledge of Risk Based Inspection

API-570 American Petroleum Institute Certified Piping Inspector

API-510 American Petroleum Institute Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector

API-653 American Petroleum Institute Certified Above Storage Tank Inspector

PMP Project Management Institute

AWS -CWI American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector

ASNT LEVEL-II Certified in Radiography, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle & Liquid Penetrant Testing

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY: (Total Experience 28 Years)

SADARA CHEMICAL COMPANY June 2013- To Date Sr. Asset Integrity/RBI Engineer

(Saudi Arabia)

QATAR PETROCHEMICALS COMPANY Nov. 2008 – Apr. 2013 Inspection /RBI Engineer

(QAPCO -Qatar)

SAUDIARABIAN FERTILIZER COMPANY July 2005 – Sep. 2008 Inspection Engineer

(SAFCO-Saudi Arabia)

SAUDIARABIAN PETROCHEMICALS COMPANY Jan. 2000 – May 2005 Inspection Engineer

(PETROKEMYA-Saudi Arabia)

PETRON ENGINEERING Ltd. Apr. 1996 – Nov. 1999 Inspection & QC Engineer

(India)

M/s SIMCO (P) Ltd. Jan. 1991 – Mar. 1996 QC Engineer

(India)

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITES & MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS: RISK BASED INSPECTION (RBI):

Developed & Improved Integrity and Corrosion Management Programs

Developed Risk Based Inspection and Corrosion Looping Procedures

Supervised implementation of Asset Integrity Management Programs, Risk based Inspection (RBI) strategy and plan

Prepared & presented RBI Implementation strategy for 26 operating units of Sadara Chemical Company and 6 operating units of Qatar Petrochemicals Company

Facilitating Risk Based Inspection Workshops and providing the Material & Corrosion input to the development of corrosion control and inspection strategies and methodologies in line with asset maintenance reference plans

Lead a team of Engineers and Inspectors for Data validation, baseline data loading in Meridium, Identification of Damage mechanisms, Corrosion Loops

RISK calculation by PoF & CoF by MERIDIUM

Preparation of Final Report along with the Inspection Plan for Risk Mitigation

Prepared & presented RBI Implementation strategy for Basic Chemical, Hydrocarbons & Isocyanates

Worked as a team member in implementation of MERIDIUM software and its up gradation from v3.4.3 to v3.6.0

Initiate pre-screening RBI exercise and final implementation to reduce and optimize turnaround, maintenance and inspection plan.

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PLANT INSPECTION:

Develop and drive Inspection and Integrity programmes.

Analyse monitoring, inspection and mitigation data for pressure systems and recommend appropriate risk management strategies.

Utilises equipment history reports to perform Corrosion Analysis, Fitness for Service Assessments and RBI analysis.

Support development of the inspection requirements and standards.

Develop and sustain close working relationships with operations and in support of implementation of integrity recommendations.

Provide verification of inspection and corrosion contractor activities.

Performance management, short and long term problem solving, root cause, failure investigation, etc.

Supervise on-stream condition monitoring of operating plants and QA/QC of all maintenance activities and project work to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Conduct internal and external planned and unplanned inspections on all static equipments /facilities.

Coordinate with the NDT group after determining the appropriate NDT method applicable to assess the equipment condition.

Evaluate the results of all visual inspection and NDT data and determine the most optimal cost effective repair method and issue an inspection report outlining the repair procedure and QA/QC steps.

Monitor the repairs as per company/ international standards for their final acceptance after the required tests.

Issue final inspection reports documenting all the findings, NDT results, repairs, testing and recommendations for future. Maintain inspection files, records and keep them up to date.

Issue welding procedure when required and monitor all fabrication works. Identify the type of corrosion / deterioration to the equipment or piping and initiate appropriate monitoring methods in consultation with process and corrosion groups.

Attend daily meetings with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (OME) groups for respective units.

Prepare job lists for shutdown testing and inspection (T&I) requirements for all equipment and piping circuits and participates to finalize the T&I scope of work.

Anticipate equipment and piping retirement and initiate appropriate steps.

Train the local Inspectors on the job and off the job.

Coordinate with all concerned on daily basis.

Work with minimum supervision following all safety procedures and company rules and regulations. QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL:

Communicate project quality requirements to promote awareness, understanding and accurate implementation of Project Quality requirements.

Ensure contractor QA/QC personnel resources qualification and adequacy.

Monitor & evaluate contractors Quality Management System.

Perform Contractor’s Quality system assessment by preparing monthly Project Quality Index –PQI.

Participate in Quality Performance Improvement Programs.

Preparation/review of Project Quality Plan

Conduct QMS Audits.

Review of Inspection and Test Plan.

Conduct QMS audits at Vendors and review of vendor documents

Preparation of various Quality Record Formats, Weld Plans.

Review Monthly Quality Management Reports.

Monitoring of NDT service providers for proper NDT coverage on project.

Review of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

Ensure availability of Quality resources for the team.

Plan mobilization of resources & inspection coverage for projects.

Ensure proper review and approval of manufacturing special processes as specified in applicable contract requirements.

Ensure identification, communication and resolution of issues resulting from all review, monitoring and assessment activities.

Inspection of Static, rotating equipment’s, Piping, Welding, Hydro testing and inspection of materials 4

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and equipment’s as per various International Standards & project specifications.

Inspection of Raw materials and review of MTC [Plates, Pipes, Tubes, Flanges shapes and Fittings] as per specification.

Planning inspection, approval and repair of equipment, piping structures.

Visual Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic particle Testing, Ultrasonic Testing and Radiographic evaluation, Hydro/Pneumatic Testing, Performance Testing.

Prepare Inspection & Test plans & work procedures. Welding Inspection Activities:

All aspects of Quality Assurance and Control related to the Welding of carbon Steel, Low alloy steels and Stainless Steels, duplex steel & high alloy steels as per ASME Section IX & project specifications.

Preparation, Qualification and Review of Welding Procedures.

Witnessing welding and Destructive Testing of Procedure Test Coupons

Conducting, Supervising and Certifying Welder Performance Qualification

Preparation and Review of Weld Plan, Weld Maps, Welding Consumables Control.

Issuance of Welder JCC cards

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATION:

Meridium APM, RBI, Thickness monitoring and Inspection module.

Learning the Sadara Way (LTSW)

Sadara Site Induction Program (SIP)

Sadara Life Critical standard (LCS)

Sadara Train The Trainer Program

Fall Protection Authorized Person - Sadara

Hazard Assessment Recognition & Control - Sadara

Bulk Plant / Tank Farm Safety Requirements – Sadara

Apollo Root Cause Analysis Methodology

Sadara Leadership and skill development.

Attended 2 days’ Sadara Workshop on IIF (Incident and Injury Free) commissioning.

Communication Skills (Train the Trainer) 1 day training in Qapco Qatar

FSI (Flawless start-up initiative), TSTI and PTW training from in Qapco Qatar

Cultural awareness training in Qapco Qatar

Productivity through planning and Organization training in Qapco Qatar

Quality Control training from Shell Qatar.

Introduction to HSE and Leadership training in Qapco Qatar COMPUTER SKILLS:

API RBI Software (Version 08.03.03)

Meridium (APM,TM,IM RBI)

Apollo Root Cause Analysis

Ultra PIPE

MS Office (Word, Excel& Power point)

MEMBERSHIP:

NACE

ASNT- American Society for Non-Destructive Testing

ASQ- American Society for Quality.

AWS- American Welding Society.

PMI – Project Management Institute.

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