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QA QC Welding / Mechanical Inspector

Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted:
August 02, 2023

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Sivaraj Anandh K

SUMMARY

Mechanical Engineer with 14 years of engineering expertise in fast-paced projects, continuous production sector, shutdown maintenance, engineering solutions, material research, plant maintenance and repair analysis. Project engineering, process improvements, project management and optimal workforce utilisation. Team-builder, mentor and excellent communicator with expertise dealing with professionals ranging from entry to executive level. AREA OF EXPERTISE

Welding inspection (Prior, in-process & final)

NDT & DT inspection of weldments & parent materials

WPS/PQR/WQT as per project specifications & customer requirements

Piping & Pipeline (Fabrication, erection & testing)

Painting (Surface preparation / finishing)

Mechanical seals & API Piping Plans

Quality Management System (QMS)

Lean Six sigma certified (Yellow belt)

Root cause analysis (5 Why & Cause and effect diagram)

ITP, Codes & Standards (Client’s based)

Team Management

Safety (Work at height & Confined space)

EDUCATIONAL & TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION

Graduation & Certification Knowledge Purview

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

82% graduated on April 2008

Section – II Part A & Part C, V,

VIII Div.– 1 (Appendix), IX & B31.3

AWS-QC1 : Certified Welding Inspector

92% certified on June 2009

1104

ASNT LEVEL II as per SNT-TC-1A

- Penetrant Testing.

- Magnetic Particle Testing.

- Ultrasonic Testing.

- Radiographic Testing.

82% certified on June 2012

Material standards (Ferrous Materials)

QMS – ISO 9001-2015 Lead Auditor

Certified on May 2018

CS, LTCS, NACE, SS, DSS, Inconel, Monel,

Alloy steel (P11, P22, P5, P9 & P91) and

API 5L Grade X52, X60, X65 & X70

Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt Certified

Certified on July 2023

Others

GMAW (STT), SMAW, GTAW & FCAW

HPCL-EIL, Reliance, PDO, SWCC, Saudi

Aramco & CNPC Standards & Specifications

WORK EXPERIENCE

M/S Flowserve Sanmar Private Limited – Chennai.

Joint Manager (Quality Control): August 2019 – April 2023 Roles and Responsibilities

Supply quality products in line with customer requirements

Preparation of ITP for various product related components as per Purchase orders & referenced project specifications

Scheming inspection methodology to ensure 100% inspection of parts produced (In-house & Subcontract)

Carry out internal / TPI inspection of API Plans as per Purchase orders, requisitions, and ITP.

Complete final inspection report and communicate to concerned team & suppliers for completion of punch points if any

Implementation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Operational Control Procedure (OCP) for processes, activities, calibration & machine maintenance / operations. Generate and monitor notification reports for non-confirming products

Customer complaints trends, analysis, corrective & preventive actions

Internal QMS audit : Conduct, raise nonconformance (NC) and closure with corrective & preventive actions

Conduct work centre audits / special process audits & discuss NCR / CAPA with process owners

Preparation of QAP for customer submission - Mechanical seals & API piping plans

Quality Council Meeting : Agenda circulation, data compilation, convening meeting, MOM & records

Convene QIT meetings with concerned process owners, MOM & records

Review of WPS / PQR / WQT of Fabricators in line with customer requirements / project specification

Inspection of API piping plans, instruments such as PG, PT, LT, LG, TG, accumulator in line with ITP / IDS

Witnessing NDT testing in raw materials for NPCIL orders at NABL approved lab

Calibrating MME’s by approved NABL lab at our factory on monthly basis and maintain master list for records

Review of radiography films of fabricated weldments in API Piping Plans

Ensure 5 Why analysis for in-house / subcontract defects and report to Quality Head on monthly basis

Initiate / coordinate with Stores / Purchase for returning back line rejections to Vendor against reverse PO M/S Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited – India. Assistant Manager (QA/QC Welding & Mechanical) : January 2014 – August 2019 Projects :

HPCL-VRMP Project, HPCL, Visakhapatnam

Reliance J3 Project (ROGC & SEZ), RIL, Jamnagar

Roles and Responsibilities

Review of project specifications, ITP’s, method statements & work procedures

Prepare pWPS, performing & documenting PQR to obtain approval from client

Conducting Welder Qualification Test and issuing Job Clearance Card for qualified welder

Performing EQT for newly issued batch number and follow its acceptance from TPI based on mechanical testing

Carrying out routine inspection activities in accordance with ITP / QAP

Coordinating with client related to welding, inspection, and NDT activities

Examines work done at site and evaluate work procedure done at site

Identifying and issuing nonconformance reports as and when nonconformity observed during working

Verification against documentation and marking of correctness of parent materials and welding consumables

Field inspection such as witnessing NDT, monitoring Preheat/Postheat/PWHT, Hardness test & PMI verification of weldments

Surveillance on welder’s performance to ensure they are performing within limits of their qualification

Monitoring and maintaining welder’s status, log book and performance report

Maintaining the records of weld rejection rate and welder repair rate

Releasing piping spools for erection and painting based on NDT clearance

Walk through, loop check as per P&ID, GAD and isometric drawing to generate and closure of Category A punch points

Verification / approval of final test packages from client and release for pressure test

Witnessing of hydro test / pneumatic test as per work procedure follow it up with final box-up inspection M/S Larsen & Toubro Electromech LLC, Oman

QA/QC Welding & Mechanical Inspector : March 2013 - October 2013 Projects:

Construction of Natih Pipeline, Daleel Petroleum

Lekhwair Gas Field Development Project, PDO

Roles and Responsibilities

Review of approved PQP, ITP, site procedures, WPS, PQR, WQT, JCC and project specifications

Monitor all aspects of QC, during construction to adhere to client’s technical requirements and applicable code

Ensure PMT, EPC contractors & subcontractors are aligned in project quality policy, objectives & principles

Provide expertise to the site team to avoid/resolve quality problems. Control all NCR and ensure remedial action.

Actively promote quality awareness & commitment within the project.

Perform field inspections of welding work, and advice on rectification of defects prior to final NDT testing

Provide technical expertise for ASME, API, and AWS or other code designed and fabricated items

Inward Material Receiving Inspection & Piping Spool Clearance as per Client requirements.

Coordination with NDT contractor for various tests and review of RT films & reports.

Preparation of inspection reports and weld summaries for the Test packs compilation. M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd., Myanmar

Senior Engineer (QA/QC Welding & Mechanical) : June 2012 - February 2013 Projects :

Myanmar China Gas Pipeline Project, Myanmar Section Roles and Responsibilities

Conducting EQT for each batch number before the commencement of job

Review MTC of consumables and materials, calibration of welding M/C, baking & holding oven, portable oven.

Monitor and verify the welding Electrode issuance/return record, Baking & Holding record

Inspection of daily working activities such as fit-up, preheat/interpass temperature, visual inspection etc.

Prepare daily progress reports and maintain records

Coordination with NDT contractors for carrying out testing of weldments and review of reports

Witness NDT activities DPT, MPI, RT film interpretation and verify NDT reports

Interpret the NDT results and identify defects. Locate repair zone and rectify the same with repair WPS

Witnessing internal cleanliness, hydro test and subsequent fit up / visual/ dual NDT of golden Tie-in joints M/S FMQ Sons & Co., Saudi Arabia

QA/QC Welding & Mechanical Inspector : January 2009 - March 2012 Projects:

EPWTS Phase-II Project, Dammam, SWCC

Ras Az Zawr Riyadh Water Transmission System, Pipeline Project, SWCC

Shaybah OMP Projects, Shaybah, Saudi Aramco

Roles and Responsibilities

Review of QAP, WPS, PQR, WQT, NDT procedures and project specifications

Raw materials inspection – review of test certificates with respect to ASTM standards & purchase order

Preparing of fit-up & weld visual reports on daily basis as a part of inspection activity

Ensure essential variables are in accordance to approved specifications

Final visual inspection and interpretation of RT films, following it up with PWHT, PMI & Hardness test

Conduct toolbox talk to educate welders / grinders to follow WPS / project specifications to reduce defects

Witnessing of mechanical activities like inward inspection, pipe stringing, bolt tightening, internal cleaning of pipeline, hydro test of new pipeline and revalidation test of existing pipeline and golden Tie-in joints

Preparation of weld map in accordance with specifications, Line class, Service for loop file

Preparation of hydro test package and check limit of test pack with proper ratings of flanges & spectacle blinds.

Generating punch lists as a part of mechanical completion activity and confirming no category A punch points.

Witnessing hydro tests (buried & exposed pipe lines) with gauges & recorders. SKILLS

Team Management, Customer satisfaction, Vendor development, Time Management, MS office, Management meeting, QIT, QCM, Problem solving, Non-conformance (NC), Root cause analysis (RCA), 5 Why, Cause & Effect Diagram, CAPA, COPQ, TPI Inspection, Punch point closure, Internal Audits, Vendor Evaluation, Material Testing, Kaizen, Quality improvement campaign, ITP / QAP, Calibration, SAP QM module, ASME, ASTM, ISO audits, Piping / Pipeline inspection, QA QC documentation, Toolbox talk, Problem solving, NDT, PWHT, PMI, Hardness, Welding inspection, Walk through, LHS clearance, Loop file compilation, Team Leader, Self-motivated, Surveillance, Internal Audit, Calibration, Incoming inspection. COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

● Applications : MS Office, SAP Quality Management

● Platforms : Windows 7, Windows 10 & Windows 11.

PERSONAL DATA

Nationality : Indian

Father’s Name : C. Kathiresan

Marital Status : Married

Date of Birth : 04 March 1987

Passport : X8734356 expires on 29-May-2033

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam DECLARATION

I do hereby declare that all the above-mentioned statements are true to the best of my knowledge. K Sivaraj Anandh



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