VINOD KUMAR. K.K.

Contact: +965-******** (M) & 965-******** (L)

E-Mail:adw7ye@r.postjobfree.com; adw7ye@r.postjobfree.com.

Address: Abuhalifa, Block-2, Razi Street, Kuwait.

A dynamic professional with over 24+years of experience in Production, QA/QC Inspection and Testing. Presently associated with PSMG, I & CT (Inspection& Corrosion Team) as protecive Coating Lead Inspector at Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait. Exposure in carrying out inspection and testing of various QA/QC activities. Exceptional work ethic, routinely use available time to solve organizational problems, ability in multi-tasking and timely completion of all assignments.

POSSES KNOWLEDGE OF:-

1.1. Protective Coating Specialist (NACE-PCS-2 Advanced).

2.2. Certified Coating Inspector NACE Level-3.

3.3. NDT certification (Level-II in, RT, UT, MPT and DPT).

4.4. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI3.2).

5.5. Execution of Coating, lining and insulation jobs.

6.6. ISO 9001:2000 quality systems awareness and implementation.

7.7. Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

8.8. Specialized Test and Test Equipment used for failure investigation of Coating.

9.9. Reviewing contractor’s submittals.

10.10. Familiar with Industrial standards (NACE,AWWA,SSPC,CSA,API,ASME,ASTM etc.)

11.11. Calibration of process control instruments, equipment and inspection tools.

12.12. Welding Inspection, NDT inspection and Radiographic film interpretation.

Familiar with the following inspection tools & equipment’s (MMD):-

• Precision Measuring instruments, Calipers, OD micrometers, Bore micrometers, Thread gages, Taper gages, Plug/Ring gages, Bore gages, depth gages, Optical Comparator Destructive and non-Destructive testing equipment’s/machines like UTM, Impact tester, Bending machine, Hardness tester, Barcol Impresser, Densitometer, Pressure Gauge, Hypodermic Needle Gauge, Nozzle Gauge, Ultrasound flow detector, Weld Gauge. Tooke Gauge, Cross-Hatch Cutter, Abrasive Cleanliness and Size Test Equipment.

• Elcometer DFT Gauge, Whirling Hygrometer, Dew Point Calculator, Steel Temperature Gauge, Dew point meter, Wet Comp gauge, Surface Profile comparators and Dial Gauge depth micrometer, Low & High Voltage Holiday Detector, Replica Tape, Pressure sensitive tape and Coating Adhesive Test T ape, Indicator papers

• Salt Contamination Kits (Bresle Patch, Sleeve Test, etc.), Conductivity Tester, Cathodic disbondment Test Equipment, Barcol Hardness tester and Adhesion Test (Tape pull-off & Dolly pull-off),Dehumidifier and Blasting & Painting equipment’s.

CAREER CONTOUR:-

Since October 2010-at KOC. Associated with Kuwait Oil Company, PSMG, I & CT (Inspection & Corrosion Team) as Protective Coating Lead Inspector at Kuwait.

• Day to day QA/QC protective coating/Lining/insulation/Fire Proofing activities for the KOC Projects, Pipe Line, Tank Farms and Shutdown Maintenance at Gathering Centers and Booster stations.

• Worked in a various projects both of protective and industrial projects.

• Worked in painting/coating & insulation of refinery, petrochemical, power plant, pipeline, storage tanks & construction projects.

• Worked in coated steel pipe insulation factory and pipe line projects.

• Specialised in 3LPE /3LPP Steel Pipe Coating system factory and FBE (Internal and External) Coating system factory.

• Problem solving and analytical skills.

• Specialized technical personnel

• Can work as a team member or team leader.

• Active and dynamic for working in any place.

• Self-motivated and well organized.

• Experience in coating evaluation and preparing action report.

• Giving all technical guidance according to approved technical specification and drawings.

• Controlling the coating/painting & insulation daily construction activities at coating plant/Site.

• Monitoring the progress, priorities and maintaining the relevant documents.

• Report processing and effectively forward to higher reviews.

• Reviewing contractor’s submittals (coating procedure, ITP, PQT reports and Certificates).

• Maintaining all relevant QC documents for painting and coating.

Apr’2008 –July2010 at Gal far/Qatar Petroleum Al -Misnad Engineering and Contracting WLL (DEEMA Engineering and Contracting Co.) Qatar as Site Engineer (Painting & Coating).

Key Deliverables:-

• Assessment/Estimation and procurement, of Painting/Coating/ Lining and wrapping materials and consumables according to the project.

• Planning for coating, wrapping and insulation activities (Surface preparation, Painting, HDPE Lining, Wrapping, Insulation & Jacketing etc.)Based on project drawing and specifications, obtaining company permits required for work. (For Qatar Petroleum at Dukhan Project, GTC 06/220/ED-EPIC of Oil flow lines, Gas flow lines and PWI super lines in Dukhan fields, Qatar Petroleum Qatar).

May’07 – Apr’08 at INTREX (INTERNATINOAL INSPECTION CENTRE.), Kuwait

As QA/QC Inspector (Welding, Painting and coating).

Key Deliverables:-

• Overseeing the inspection and testing of Surface preparation, coating, lining and Cold/ Hot Insulation of field erected vessels and tanks (Distilled water tank, Condensate tank, Stayner Monomer tank, Benzene tank, Sulphur Storage tank and cooling water tank) at EQUATE PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (Olefins 2k Project) Kuwait.

Apr’06 – Apr’07 at Hyundai Heavy Industries, Kuwait

As QA/QC Inspector.

• Day to day QA/QC activities for the construction of pipe line and above ground storage tanks for the KOC Project (Crude Export Facility at NTF, STF and MAA) at Kuwait.

Jul’04 – Mar’06 at Mina Abdullah Refinery, Kuwait

As valve shop supervisor.

Key Deliverables:-

• Overseeing final product Inspection after completion of Maintenance, Repair and coating, plating and painting Refurbishment job.

• Inspection of Corroded materials and components of Control Valve and Level instruments (control valve body, bonnet, plug, seat, cage etc).

Sep’90 – Jul’04 at Masoneilan India Limited, Mala, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

Last Designated as QA/QC Engineer (Officer).

• The Growth Path

• Machine Shop Supervisor Sep1990 to 1996

• Inspection Supervisor from Aug1996 to Aug 1998.

• QA/QC Officer Sep1998 to Aug2004.

• Key Highlights

• Deputed to PETRONAS Penapisan (MA LAKA) for Technical Discussion (Suitability of components in the service contract) in 1999.

• Control valve flow chocking problem solved.

• Commenced career with Sree Ram Engineering Works, EDATHRA, PALGHAT (DT), Kerala (ST)

• As Shop Supervisor Aug’87 –Sep’90

ACADEMIC:-

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Board of Technical Education, Kerala, India.

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering J.R.N Rajasthan Vidyapeetham (Deemed) University, India.

CERTIFICATIONS:-

• NACE Certified Coating Inspector Level-3 (#14717)

• NACE - Protective Coating Specialist -PCS2 Advanced

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI3.2) AWS, WRI- BHEL-{Welding Research Institute-India}.

• ASNT-Level II Certification on( Dye Penetrant inspection, Magnetic particle inspection, Radiographic inspection and Ultrasonic inspection)

TRAININGS:-

• ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Systems Awareness and Implementation.

• Different Method of Surface Preparation and Cleanliness Testing.

• Atmospheric Monitoring and Safety meter.

• Surface testing, Blister evaluation and coating integrity.

• Water-soluble ferrous salt Qualitative & Quantitative test.

• Pull-off Strength of Coatings Using Adhesion Tester.

• Discontinuity testing by Using Holiday Machine (Low voltage and high Voltage).

• Metrology & Measurement.

• Radiographic Film Interpretation (RWTUV).

I.T. SKILLS:-

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Internet Applications.

PERSONAL DOSSIER:-

• Date of Birth: 20th May 1965.

• Marital Status: Married

• Nationality : Indian

• Passport No: Z3082048, valid until 07/03/2025, Kuwait

• Permanent Address Akshaya, Valiyaparambu, Kuruvillacherry P.O. Mala, Trissur – 680735.

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