CURRICULUM VITAE

S. SATHISHKUMAR.

Sr.QA/QC Engineer/Inspector–Painting/Coating/Insulation

Contact Phone No: +91-934******* & +91-827******* E-MAIL ID:ady2ri@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:-

Seeking an opportunity to secure a QA/QC Painting/Coating Inspector,

GRE inspector, Vendor Inspector or suitable position with your company and then use my education and experience to help company meet and surpass both short and long-term goals from onshore, offshore, TPI, site inspection, shut down etc…

CAREER OVERVIEW:-

I am knowledgeable QA/QC Coating inspector with more than 17years’ experience with in On Shore /Offshore Oil & Gas industries, Marine Shipyards& Refinery in India, Middle East, and Singapore. Well experienced in inspection of different types of Coating/Painting PHENOLIC, FIBERGLASS, GLASSFLAKE, FBE COATING, Heat Shrink Sleeves (3LPP & 3LPE) & wrappings Buried Pipeline, TSA Coating and Insulation for Carbon steel piping, stainless Steel piping, Structural steel, API storage Tanks, Pressure vessels, Heat Exchanger, Water pipeline, cross country Pipeline, Column and industrial component /Accessories piping, onshore and offshore platforms, Fire hydrant, Valves and other equipment on internal and external surfaces as per PDO Desktop/International Standard. Extensive experience of specifications in use ISO, British Gas, NACE and SSPC etc…

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:-

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:-

NACE- Level – 1 Certified Coating Inspector. Certificate No:18971 (2008)

NACE- Level – 2 Certified Coating Inspector. Certificate No:18971 (2010)

PDO Approved Coating Inspector.

OXY Approved Coating Inspector.

QChem Approved Coating Inspector.

Qatar Energy Approved Coating Inspector.

Certification as a QC inspector GRE from Composite pipe Industries (CPI).

SAFETY TRAININGS:-

H2S safety.(PDO-Oman)

Safety Leadership skills.(PDO-Oman)

HSE tools and Skills.(PDO-Oman)

Initial Fire Response.(PDO-Oman)

Dealing with hazards and Risk.(PDO-Oman)

COMPUTER SKILL:-

Windows.

MS-Office.

WORK PROFILE:-

Company : Doha Petroleum Construction Co.Ltd. (Dopet),Qatar.

Position : Sr.QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector.

Duration : Mar 2023 to Present.

Client : Qatar Energy.

Project : EPIC for telemetry system replacement/upgrade for MM & BH fields wellhead

jackets and real time data transmission to onshore.

Job Responsibilities:-

Train Blasters / Painting applicators for the Project.

Conduct various tests such as chloride test, salt test etc. on blast / prepared surface and painted surfaces.

Testing of Abrasives and paint systems / trial tests etc.

Inspects surface condition of the substrate, weather condition prior to and during blasting / painting application of different system as per QP specification.

Visual inspection and checks surface roughness, WFT, DFT and prepare reports.

Familiar with NACE standards and QP standards and specifications.

Preparation of Method Statement and work procedures.

Preparation of Inspection Test Plan as per specification requirements.

Carry-out receiving inspection of materials.

Monitor the storage conditions and material control.

To prepare the inspection reports and get endorsement for the inspection department.

To ensure contract compliance particularly in the areas of quality and inspection work phase and surface preparation methods.

Incoming inspection of galvanized parts received from sub-contractors.

In process and final inspection of galvanizing activities at sub-contractor’s work place including galvanized coating thickness etc.

Paint & Painter Blaster qualification & Pull off Adhesion Test (Dolly Test).

Company : Industrial Quality Services LLC (Tata Projects Limited), Oman.

Position : Sr.QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector.

Duration : Oct 2021 to Jan 2023.

Client : PDO / SEEH AL-SARYA ENGINEERING LLC.

Project : Greater Al Huwaisah Development Project (Cross country Pipeline).

: Natih West Development Project (Cross country Pipeline)..

Job Responsibilities:-

Prepare and test spray painting equipment prior to use to ensure all equipment is in working order.

Apply protective coatings to various types of surfaces (generally metal) using airless, air-assisted, conventional, electrostatic, pressurized air spray, high volume-low pressure, plural component paint spray equipment, thermal spray, brush or roller.

Measure coating film thickness dry and wet on site after finish the application as required by job specifications.

Knowledge in preparation of QCP & ITP for 3LPE, 3LPP, and field joint coating for onshore pipeline project and inspection experience in various coating like 3LPP, 3LPE, PHENOLIC, FIBERGLASS,GLASSFLAKE, FBE COATING etc.

Familiar in preparation of material approval requests for 3LPE, 3LPP, HEAT SHRINKSLEEVES & other coating materials, Abrasive materials, Painting materials as per client approved vendor / Manufacture list.

Experience/ fully familiar with coating and painting standard such as ASTM, ISO, NACE,SSPC,PDO etc.

Familiar in coating and painting inspection like Surface Preparation, Cleanliness, Roughness, Profile measurement, Dust level test, salt contamination, Holiday test and various Adhesion test like Pull of Adhesion and cross cut test etc.

Familiar in inspection of Dry & Wet film thickness of painting and coating system as per approved ITP inspection interventions and specification requirements.

KnowledgeinpreparationofQualityControlProceduresandITPforPainting/coatingof Underground/aboveground piping works.

Exposure in Procedure Qualification and Applicator Qualification related to Underground / aboveground painting application in accordance with client specification and applicable International standards.

Experience in performing Holiday test before lowering / backfilling of underground pipeline.

Knowledge in inspection pertaining to paint / coating material storage conditions and monitoring paint mixing, thinning recoat interval, curing status in accordance with paint manufacturer product datasheet.

Responsible to prepare daily coating and painting inspection reports and maintain all quality documentations, ensure the compliance with project specification requirements.

Inspection of fire water line and drain line GRE pipe field joints.

Responsible to follow issued RFI and carry out panting/ coating inspection i.e.in process and final on timely basis.

Company : WAVES TECH INSPECTIONS, INDIA

Position : Sr.QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector.

Duration : Jan 2021 to Oct 2021.

Project : Various projects.

Job Responsibilities:-

Visually check the surface conditions before blasting.

Check and record the weather conditions prior to blasting, paint application and during the application with regular interval as per ITP requirements.

Check for salt contamination after blast cleaning.

Visually check the surface profile and cleanliness after blasting.

Ensure the proper mixing and application of paints.

Ensure the minimum over coat period before application of subsequent coats.

Checking of WFT during paint application and ensure the minimum required WFT.

Verify the DFT before over coating and also ensure that over coating is done within manufacturer’s recommended coating interval time.

Checking of curing and adhesion tests.

Carry out holiday inspection for underground and internal linings.

Visual inspection of final coat to ensure no paint defects in the paint films.

Checking of final DFT and other destructive tests on test panels to ensure the integrity of the paint film.

Ensure the colour coding for piping, valves etc. based on service.

Raise the Non-conforms if any.

Review the inspection reports and issue final inspection clearance.

Ensure the safety work.

Ensure proper handling of painted spools during loading to avoid mechanical damages.

Prepare final test pack for fabrication and painting work.

Company : Bureau Veritas, Qatar

Position : Sr.QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector.

Duration : Feb 2020 to June 2020.

Client : QChem.

Project : QChem (Turnaround 2020/Shutdown).

Job Responsibilities:-

Working as a coating/Insulation inspector for piping, Vessel, Tanks, Receiver, Platform, and ducts.

Ensure the job is carried out as per the client specification.

Qualifying the painters, blasters and insulators & ensure the job is carried out by qualified personnel.

Witnessing and carrying out the required inspections and tests as per the client approved Procedure & ITP.

Monitoring the status of calibration of equipment’s being used for painting application and testing.

Ensure the job is carried out at specified weather conditions.

Ensure the storage painting and insulation materials as per manufacturer’s recommendations.

Reviewing the batch certificates of paints, insulation and abrasive materials.

Ensure the use of client approved materials.

Check the surface conditions before blasting.

Check for salt contamination after blast cleaning.

Check the surface profile and cleanliness after blasting.

Ensure the proper mixing and application of paints.

Ensure the minimum over coat period before application of subsequent coats.

Checking of WFT during paint application and ensure the minimum required WFT.

Checking of curing and adhesion tests.

Ensure the minimum overcoat time intervals.

Visual inspection of final coat to ensure no paint defects in the paint films.

Checking of final DFT and other destructive tests on test panels to ensure the integrity of the paint film.

Check the surface preparation for insulation.

Check the application of insulation.

Review the inspection reports and issue final inspection clearance.

Ensure the safety work.

Company : Elco International Co LLC, Oman (Fabrication Yard/ Site)

Position : Sr.QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector.

Duration : July 2012 to Jan 2019.

Client : PDO, OXY, Enerflex Process Pty Ltd, CB &I, Frames, Bhawan

Engineering Company LLC & Petrofac.

Project : Various projects

Job Responsibilities:-

Witness prequalification of painting system, painter, blaster and adhesion testing subjected for project approval before commencement of painting activities.

Coordinate in-coming coating materials (e.g., paints, thinners, abrasives etc.) conditions, data sheet and batch certificates in accordance with project.

Inspect correct type of blasting equipment and tools to be used to meet the paint quality according to the paint specification.

Inspect pre-cleaning or solvent cleaning of surface, metal surface imperfection/defects, surface profile of blast cleaned surface using right inspection tools.

Assess surface cleanliness soluble salt contamination on blast-cleaned surface and related test such as pull-off test & reports.

Able to handle painting inspections in blasting and painting inspection of tank coatings, vessel painting, Spools and structural items.

Coordinate Request for inspection (RFI) to third party and client paint inspectors on hold point and witness point as per project inspection test plan (ITP).

Able to send enquiries to Paint manufacturers for Painting Specification in accordance with project Requirements and Secure Quality document for painting; Inspection & Test plan, blasting and coating procedure.

Ensure calibration certificates of painting instruments are valid & available for reference

Supervise the workplace and workers safety.

Ensure coating is practical and in accordance with the specified requirements by preparing or reviewing drawings, specification, job instruction and material selection notes etc.

Review Inspection Test Plan (ITP) as per project specification and procedures

Coordinate and perform Coating inspection of structural, piping and outfit works etc. of the assigned project as per approved ITP.

To monitor all painting/coating related works and ensure all final products meet project specification requirement.

Conduct surveillance inspection of surface preparation, paint mixing, WFT, DFT adhesion and curing of paints.

Coordinate with yard QA/QC team for all quality documentation submission to SCM with the construction completion.

Conduct onsite audit as per relevant specification and customer requirement.

Company : Petron Gulf L.L.C, Oman

Position : Sr.QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector.

Duration : April 2011 to July 2012.

Client : Sohar Aluminium,Vale,Saipem & G S Engineering.

Project : Various projects.

Job Responsibilities:-

• supervision of ongoing coating activities at the construction site and see to it that the work is in accordance with the engineering design and specification and within the scope of work.

• Responsible for execution and monitoring of approved Quality control manual in the field.

• Responsible for updating daily activities such as RFI, Action requests, test reports etc.

• Checking Surface preparation, Coating Quality, Holiday, WFT, DFT, and Weather Condition, Application & Final inspection.

• Following specific duties such as recording weather conditions &substrate temperature by using whirling hygrometer, dew point & RH % slide calculator and steel temperature gauge.

• Conversant with inspection techniques such as surface cleanliness/profile check, chloride test, WFT& DFT Checks, adhesion test, Holiday detection etc as per the industry standards.

• Perform in-process and final inspection of coating and painting activities that includes verification of blasting materials to be used. Inspection and testing of coating/ painting equipment, visual inspection and verify surface profile of metal surface prior to metal surface prior to coating/ painting after blasting/cleaning.

• Conduct visual inspection on coated/painted surface and verify the wet and dry film thickness. Pressure record and/or report of complete works among other.

• Conduct visual inspection of all painting/coating materials to ensure its compliance with the required project standard and specification.

• Conduct visual inspection on all equipment to use to ensure equipment is calibrated and in good operating condition.

• Conduct in process and final inspection of painted/coated pipe surface including platforms prior to delivery and installation at site.

• Preparation and compilation of quality reports/records and other quality related documents for activity acceptance and final project handover.

Company : Velosi L.L.C, Oman

Position : QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector.

Duration : Aug 2010 to Mar 2011.

Client : PDO

Project : Qarn Alam Steam Project.

Job Responsibilities:-

Attending daily meetings to QC activities and scheduling of works related to Tanks,Vessel,Pipe& platforms.

Ensuring that all painting and coating records are being progressively collated and are accurate to the work being done.

Qualifying paint systems through necessary non destructive and destructive tests like DFT checks, cross cut, pull of adhesion test as per ISO, ASTM 4541 standards.

Assuring project based site query, technical query are updated and filed properly for relevant reference.

Ensuring that coating works being undertaken comply with the applicable drawings, project specifications and standards.

Conducting quality walk through with client before coating application, and finding out the inaccessible areas where coating application is not feasible due to design, and raising the issue to our Project Quality Management, to take relevant decision.

Carrying out surveillance and inspection of all painting and coating activities and to attend nominated inspection points as specified on the applicable ITP’S.

Keeping records, notes and minutes of key events and actions.

Providing daily updates to the QC Supervisor including the reporting of any issues that require corrective actions.

Raising safety and quality issues in daily tool box talk and make them aware to the team before start of the job.

Ensuring final acceptance of each and every level of the platform and preparing Sub- assembly release for stacking.

Conducting final walk through with client before sail –out of the platform and finalizing punch-list items that is for on plat work.

Company : Nafal Cont &Trading CO LLC, Oman.

Position : QA/QC Painting/Coating &Insulation Inspector.

Duration : Oct 2008 to Nov 2009

Client : DODSAL & Al Hassan Engg

Project : Qarn Alam Steam Project.

: Nimr-C Full Field Water Injection Project.

Job Responsibilities:-

First maintained the daily weather condition log during Blasting and Painting activities.

Control calibration Interval, calibration status and In-House calibration of equipment.

Good Knowing in Epoxy and polyurethane coating.

Making paint specification, calculation usage of paint.

Monitoring temperature log of paint storage container.

Carrying out the inspection for material receiving and preparing the reports.

Conducting the tool box meeting to side coating crew.

Carrying out the inspection for holiday detection test prior to back filling of the pipe line.

Coordinating with Clients, Third party inspectors for field inspection activities.

Preparation of documents such us inspection and test plan. Job procedure etc. as per specification and international standards.

Review of incoming material test certificates and inspection of piping materials, positive material identification of materials-upon arrival at site.

Well acquainted in blasting with copper slag.

Review & Submission of final documents to Clients.

Attending weekly quality meeting with Client..

Company : Haraco Service Pte. Ltd, Singapore 917699

Position : QA/QC Painting Inspector.

Duration : May 2006 to April 2008.

Client : Keppel Shipyard

Project : Various projects

Job Responsibilities:-

Review of approved procedure.

Implementation of project ITP.

Record & report all inspection requirements as per ITP.

Responsible for yard and field ongoing activities for painting inspection.

Ensuring the correct and valid calibration status of the inspection equipment.

Raise RFI’s to client inspection department through project management.

Witness & Inspection for Field Joint Coating.

Physical examination of the surface to be insulated is clean, dry and free from other foreign matters.

Monitor no further painting touchup is required.

Physical examination for that material applied is same as per the specification.

Check for uniformity of insulation surface, no gaps or voids and check for thickness.

Verify the distance between the bands & check moisture protection at location where moisture could enter the insulation.

Check the joints of insulation segments are properly staggered and tight.

Verify that insulation is dry and readiness for weather proofing.

Witness & Inspection of all Blasting, Painting & Insulation activities for the Structures, Equipment’s, piping & Tanks.

Make inspection with third party and vendor inspection for onward submission to client.

Company : Anand Engineering Products Pvt Ltd., Tiruchirapalli, India.

Position : Painting Supervisor.

Duration : Sep 2003 to May 2006.

Client : NEG Micon, Suzlon Wind Mills, BHEL Project.

Job Responsibilities:-

Leading a team of blasters& painters.

Initiating daily Tool box talk in quality and safety.

Preparing a daily schedule of paint activities.

Doing pre-surface preparation inspection and getting involved in pre-surface cleaning in accordance with SSPC–Solvent cleaning as per SP1.

Making daily report on paint activities.

Arranging blast setup and doing necessary checks before production starts for surface preparation.

Doing safety inspection of blast hose, blast hood, nozzle check, air spray hose etc.

Keeping a data base of qualified blasters and painters and arranging for their safety training at regular intervals.

Keeping a record of preventive maintenance record of all equipment like compressor, airless spray etc.

Company : Tool Fab Engineering. Tiruchirappalli, India

Position : Painting Supervisor.

Duration : June 2001 to Aug 2003.

Client : Suzlon Wind Mills, BHEL Project.

Job Responsibilities:-

Preparing, estimation of coating materials.

Supervision for blast cleaning & Coating.

Distribution the man power (Painters & Blaster) as per planed schedule.

To attend client weekly progress meetings and appraise the work fronts required to carry out the job.

To supervise the job on day to day basis and progress, as per the delivery schedules, as per the contract.

To monitor the Q.C.P and the method statements and ensure strict implementation of quality standards as per the set parameters and conducting regular quality audits.

To organize the required tools and tackles and maintain the optimum re – order level stocks and deploy the required man power as when required to the site.

Responsible for monitoring all parameters during blasting and painting.

Training the new employees in blasting and spray painting techniques.

To monitor contracts taken by the company.

To raise the monthly running bills, for the work completed, and follow up with the accounts for payments.

Suggest the painters as well as the supervisors to maintain the required film thickness as well as the blasting profile and render technical services at sites...

To look after the safety as well as the H.S.E. & P.P.E regulations for all the employees.

Job involves inspection of TSA for:

To Carryout inspection of Thermal Spray Application for its adhesion and cohesion as per ASTM C 633-01 & ASTM D 4541-02.

To check the competency of the Thermal Spray Operator as per ANSI/AWS C2.16A/C2.16M:2002.

Monitoring the protection of Steel with TSA as per AWS C2.18-93.

Monitoring the requirements of TSA with or without sealers or topcoats to prevent the corrosion of the steel as per SSPC CS 23(I).(up to date with interim specification)

Monitoring the TSA process for Machinery, Ferrous and Non Ferrous substrates.

Advising on the use of Thermal Spray material, equipment, Quality Assurance Requirements and description of applicable qualification tests.

Monitoring the Metal Sprayed coating (Aluminum) for special parts of the machinery.

Maintaining good relation with the client so as to carry out the job without delays.

Monitoring the porosity and micro cracking in order to enhance the insulation of the coating.

Implementation of project Inspection test plan.

Record & reports all inspection requirements as per ITP.

Responsible for site and field ongoing activities for inspection.

Monitoring all the surface preparation activities before TSA as per the specification.

Monitoring the capabilities of all the equipments from surface preparation to the TSA.

Job involves inspection of insulation and cladding for:-

Witness of Surface Preparation after installing Wire Mesh, Studs bolts and Mineral Wool.

Witness of Fabrication of Cladding works

Inspection of Thickness of Mineral Wool and Dimension of Support Ring installation of piping

Line check and Punch listing.

Test pack documenting for Insulation Turn-over and Reports to client (commissioning).

Job involves inspection of fire proofing for:-

Assure that the material to be used have passed the required tests and conform to thedesignated strength and specification.

Assure / Inspect that the application and installation of fireproofing works conforms to theapproved procedure and as per plan and specification.

Punch list inspection and close-out for fireproofing works prior to commissioning.

Job involves inspection of GRE Lining for:-

Certification as a QC inspector GRE from Future pipe Industries (FPI).

Certification as a QC inspector GRE from Composite pipe Industries (CPI).

Extensive track record managing QC Construction activities within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Fields.

Familiar with vendor inspection and material inspection at manufacturer premises.

Preparation of Inspection Test Plan – ITP, Method Statement – MS, with respect to Contract Specification.

Experience in piping & Cross country pipe line Project.

Commissioning of Oil Wells U.G GRE Pipeline.

Confident to handle the construction and quality control activities as specified in the drawings and standards.

Conduct Training for Bonders for Qualification and client assessment.

Experience in documentation as required by the contractor and client QA/QC system.

Leadership quality in generating a quality team and coordinating with them in quality control at site.

PERSONAL DETAILS: -

Name : Sundaram Sathiskumar

Date of birth : 25 Dec 1982

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Permanent Address : 15/2,Annaduraikalam, Panickampatti (PO), Kulithalai(TK), Karur(DT), Tamilnadu, India -639107.

Passport No : W8613462

Place of Issue : Trichy.

Date of expiry : 19-12-2032

Driving License : Oman license (78784088)

Mail id : ady2ri@r.postjobfree.com

Languages Known : Tamil, English, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi.

DECLARATION:-

I solemnly declare that the above statements are true and correct up to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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