Welding Inspector Qc
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 10thApril1986.
Nationality: Indian.
Passport No: Z3333751.
Married status: Married.
Driving License: Qatar driving license
Address:
S/O Appanna,
Tungatampara,
Hiramandalam,
Srikakulam,
Andhra Pradesh,
India -532459
RAMAKRISHNA CHINNALA
Sr. QA/QC Mechanical & Welding Inspector
JOB OBJECTIVE
To leverage 19+ years of QA/QC expertise in Mechanical, Structural, welding inspection, NDT and source inspection with in the oil & gas industry, ensuring 100% compliance with ASME, API, and ISO standards. Seeking a QC Engineer, Senior QA/QC, Source inspection Coordinator role where my skills in brownfield projects, subsea pipelines, and shutdown management can enhance operational safety and quality while driving efficiency in inspection processes. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CSWIP-3.2.2- Certified Senior Welding Inspector
TWI, UK. Certification No: 438666
Expiration Date: 23-12-2025.
Certified Lead Auditor in QMS ISO 9001:2015.
Certified QA/QC Engineer Mechanical
ASNT Level – II
o Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT)
o Magnetic Particle Testing (MPI)
o Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
o Radiographic Testing (RT).
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
DME(DIPLOMA IN MECHANICALENGINEERING)
BA-Bachelor Degree
APPROVALS
QATAR ENERGY LNG-NORTH(OMAN): Sr QA/QC
QATAR ENERGY LNG-SOUTH (OMAN): Sr QA/QC
LAFFAN REFINERY: Sr. WELDING INSPECTOR
SHAH GAS DOVELOPMENT(ABUDHABI): Welding Inspector SUMMARY
19 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality control in Oil and Gas Refineries, Power Plants, and Petrochemical industries in major Projects, Shut-Downs, and Turnaround activities in a leadership/managerial position
Broad understanding of relevant processes in
refinery/petrochemical plant & equipment regarding static, piping & storage tanks, applicable codes & standards (API, ASME, ASTM), and project specification.
Proficient in undertaking testing, auditing & identifying defects, and making relevant modifications to ensure smooth operations of the process for maintaining quality.
Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECTS
Medgulf Construction Company W.L.L
(Qatar)-
QATAR ENERGY LNG
PROJECTS
Senior. QA/QC
Inspector
February 2023 to
Till
Trading & Agency Services Ltd.
Company W.L.L (Trags-Qatar)
QATAR ENERGY LNG
PROJECTS
Welding Inspector
August 2021 to
January 2022
Qatar Engineering & Construction
Company W.L.L (QCON)-
QATARGAS PROJECTS QC Welding Inspector
March 2019 to July
2020
Trading & Agency Services Ltd.
Company W.L.L (Trags-Qatar)
QATAR ENERGY LNG
PROJECTS
QA/QC Inspector
Mechanical
July 2013 to
November 2018
DODSAL (Abu Dhabi, UAE) SGD PROJECT QC Welding Inspector March 2012 to
May 2013.
DODSAL (Abu Dhabi, UAE)-
RUWAIS REFANARY
EXPANSION
Welding Inspector
June 2010 to
March 2012.
INCO Group of Companies (Jebel Ali,
Dubai)- UAE SHUWEIHAT S2 IWPP IN
UAE SHUWEIHAT S2
IWPP IN
Welding Inspector
May 2009 to April
2010
INCO Group of Companies (Jebel Ali,
Dubai)-
ALSTOM POWER
PROJECT IN FUJARAH
Welding Inspector
Jan 2009 to May
2009
Dodsal Engineering & Construction
Pvt. Limited, (Doha,Qatar)- QATAR
PERTOLEUM
QATAR PERTOLEUM
CCWP 2 PROJECT
Welding Supervisor
Sep 2007 to Dec
2008
TURN AROUND SHUT DOWNS AND PROJECTS
1. (MG-639) ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION (EPC) -CALL OFF CONTRACT(QELNG)(Medgulf) 2. (MG-637-03) PCI 24/25 & 52/53 F301 CONVECTION REPLACEMENT APPLICABLE FOR BOTH ASSETS TRAIN 4
& 5 IN N2 AND TRAIN 6&7 IN N3&4[P-1237A] (QELNG)(Medgulf) 3. (MG-639-02) EPC SERVICES FOR PERMANENT REPAIR OF UNDERGROUND 70 INCH SEA WATER SUPPLY LINE LEAKAGE IN QG1 TRAIN 3 [P-1140] (QELNG)(Medgulf) 4. (MG639-03A) EPC FOR RELOCATION OF EXISTING BAG FILTER SKID IN QG SOUTH-UTILITY [P-1116)
(QELNG)(Medgulf)
5. (MG-639-03B) EPC SERVICES FOR MODIFICATION OF SOUR WATER DEGASSER COLUMNS (87-C601A/B) INTERNAL SHELL CORROSSION PERMANENT MITIGATION [P-1148] (QELNG)(Medgulf) 6. (MG639-04) EPC TO UPGRADE CS MATERIAL IN SECTION 50K3101 A&B OF ANTI SURGE VALVES DOWNSTREAM SPOOLS AT INLET RECEIVER(IR)-QatarEnergy LNG N(3&4) [P-1180] (QELNG)(Medgulf) 7. (MG-643) ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR AKG SALES GAS DIVERSION PROJECT (P-1040) (QELNG) (Medgulf)
8. (MG 597-59) EPC FOR HOOK UP AND MODIFICATIONS AT QG2 SPARE SLOTS (QG2SS) WELLHEAD PLATFORM (WHP) 5 AT QG NORTH OFFSHORE (P-1093) (QELNG)(Medgulf) 9. (MG 597-53)EPC TO INSTALL FILTERS IN (Refining) LR1 AND LR2 FEED CONDENSATE LINE (P-1058)- LaffanRefinery (P 1053) (QELNG)(Medgulf)
10. (MG-597-55) EPC FOR BOTTOM PLATE REPLACEMENT AND CORROSION CONTROL OF 88-T051 (RE-RUN IRRIGATION WATER STORAGE TANK) AND 94-T001 A/B) (DESALINATED WATER STORAGE TANK) IN QG- SOUTH (P-1038) (QELNG)(Medgulf)
11. (MG 597-55) EPC SERVICES FOR RE-INSTATING CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN QG2 AND QG3&4 TANKS (QG North) (QELNG)(Medgulf)
12. Shut-Down: EPC Services for SRU Duiker Burners Replacement at RL3 Train-6 &Train-7(QG South)
(QELNG)(Trags)
13. Shut-Down : Replacement of 45E103A/B Brazed Aluminum Heat Exchangers(BAHX) (QG South) (Trags) 14. Shut-Down: Furnace Coil Replacement Services For Five Years on Call-Off Basis (RLOC) (Trags) 15. Shut-Down : (A348-P702)EPC Work for P702 Suction line replacement for Pump 71-P071D 0/13 (QG South)-Qcon
16. Shut-Down : (A435/705)QAFCO-4 PLANT SHUT DOWN (QAFCO)- Qcon 17. Project: Barzan Pipeline Project. EPC (Qatar Gas South) Qcon 18. Shut-Down : Replacement of shell deformation portion and new permanent drain system for 39-F002 at QG South Train-3-TRAGS
19. Shut-Down : 669-F001 Reaction Furnace flange removal(Train-6)-TRAGS 20. Shut-Down: TRAIN-6 MP & LP Stream header warm up By-Pass installation Project. -TRAGS 21. Shut-Down : TRAIN-6/7 (660/770-E002) Material Upgradation of Outlet Piping -TRAGS 22. Shut-Down : TRAIN-6/7 (660/ 770-E002) Material Upgradation of Outlet Piping (Structural Access Platform and Ladder) -TRAGS
23. Shut-Down: Third phase scope of Tie-in connection & commissioning during april-16 SD in connection with TR-1&2 startup flare reduction Project. -TRAGS
24. Shut-Down: Replacement of 24 &12” dia corroded Quench Water Piping in unit 19/29 Train1 & Train 2
(Shut-Down job). -TRAGS
25. Additional 8” line piping installation for TGT Absorber sample point provision in Train5. -TRAGS 26. Installation Additional Pipe supports and clamps in Train 1, 2,4,5,6 & AGI. -TRAGS 27. Installation of 6”dia a new Drain facility for 30-LT500/501. -TRAGS 28. Installation Permanent Piping for caustic & sulphuric acid injection from RGX2 to RGX (U87A). -TRAGS 29. WASTE TANK 88-T001 Renewal of Bottom, Shell and Annular plates, Replacement of Cathodic protection
(As per API 650/653). -TRAGS
30. SULPHUR TANK 83-ST001 Renewal of Bottom, Shell and Annular plates, Replacement of Cathodic protection & 2”Pipe SS-304L. -TRAGS
31. Shut-Down: EXCHANGER 665-E108A/B 2nos (Flash gas/Feed gas) Replacement (Shut-Down job). -TRAGS 32. Shut-Down: ASME JOB-156”Dia Steam FURNACE Flange Replacement (Shut-Down job). -TRAGS 33. Shut-Down: NITROGEN STACK SS 2mm sheet liner Replacement with STUD WELDING (Shut- Down). - TRAGS
34. Shut-Down: CRYOGENIC Live Line 24” Ball Valve & Pipe spool Replacement With Hot-Tapping by BISEP and Techno plug (Shut-Down). -TRAGS
35. HDPE 1”, 2” & 4” New Pipeline installation and Hydro testing for SATELLITE CANTEEN and SECURITY cabins at RasGas LNG storage Area. -TRAGS
36. PTFE 6” Pipeline Installation for SODIUM hypochlorite SPARGER Pipe Project. -TRAGS 37. Shut-Down: 24” Basket Strainers (3no’s) replacement project at loading arm area, LNG Berth-3. -TRAGS 38. QDVC - Lusail LRT Project (QATAR RAIL PROJECT). -TRAGS 39. NGL-Tank Rehabilitation Work Of crude oil Tanks (QJA14,15,16& T175) 40. RFS-123 RGX2 Sour Water Degasser (U-87A) Modification-TRAGS 41. Upgrading Velocity Of Approach System In Berth-2-TRAGS 42. Replacement of Grating at Spider Deck for WH -5/6/8/9/10/11 Platforms. -TRAGS 43. Installation of Additional BA(Breathing Apparatus – S.S Line pipe) sets and Cylinders to accommodate additional 12 persons on Remote Well-Heads(11nos Well-Heads) at RG-Alpha platform. -TRAGS 44. Replacing of New Hand rail, Stair treads & Gratings instead of damaged at RasGas-Alpha, WH1, RT, and WH3 & PT south and north side Boat Landing. -TRAGS 45. Installation of the chequere plate with Lindapter on RasGas-Alpha platform. -TRAGS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, develop, and monitor the Quality control section activities including, providing technical support and advice on QA/QC and best practices on industry matters associated with design, maintenance, turnaround, and inspection of new and existing to support the department and the division in ensuring safe and reliable operation.
Ensure that all inspection requirements have been fulfilled satisfactorily according to the final approved drawing/documents and supplier quality plan.
Manage and supervise all contractor’s QA/QC Engineers and QC inspectors during major Projects and shutdowns.
Plan and supervise the activities of the personnel and resources of the section to achieve the department objectives in an efficient and cost-conscious manner while ensuring the implementation of approved operational plans for the section in line with department objectives.
Has regular contact, at all levels from supervisor to Team Leader/Manager level in the inspection department, Plant Maintenance Division, Plant operation Division Engineering Division, Procurement Division, and HSE Division,
To visit the work site daily to check whether all the works, materials, and equipment are in accordance with the QA/QC program, project drawing, and specification. If not, immediate action is to be taken to correct them like raising NCR, Logbook entry, etc.
Working with the Projects Department in finalizing/ensuring the appropriate welding procedures.
Preparation and reviewing of ITP & test procedures.
Analyze the criticality levels of Long Lead Items & Short Lead Items verify the inspection levels.
Reviews of material / purchase requisitions (MR/PR) and give quality inputs.
Reviews of technical bid evaluation (TBE) and giving quality inputs.
Attending Pre inspection Meeting (PIM) and minutes preparation.
Review of vendor documents like ITP, Test procedures, WPS & PQR etc.
Preparation of weekly and monthly quality reports.
TPI CV evaluation and assigning them for source inspection.
TPI inspection report & vendor inspection document review.
Ensure product release after inspection release note issued from TPI/QG as per approved ITP
Witness mechanical tests related to PQR at laboratories. Such like (Tensile test, Bend Test, Hardness test, Macro test, Charpy ‘V’ notch impact test, Chemical Analysis, corrosion test Etc...).
Material inspection of Pipes, plates, valves, fittings, flanges, bolt & nut, gaskets etc. of different materials like Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Inconel & Monel etc.
Witness the FAT test, Leak test of HPU, (Hydraulic Power Unit), Accumulator rack, wireline interface panel, Sampling cabinets and valve testing
Witnessing Pressure Testing (Pneumatic & Hydrostatic) activities, Blowing and Draining Activities, vacuum test, helium leak test and review the charts and reports
Reinstatement Walk down and preparation of punch lists.
Review the manufacturer record book (MRB) index in the initial stage for approval and compile dossier as per approved MRB index
Carry out Stage-wise inspections and fabrication of piping, structures and installation of equipment as per approved ITP.
Preparation of inspection test reports for different stages of inspections as mentioned in approved ITP. .
Witness of PQR/WQT as per approved procedures.
Incoming material inspection & Review the MTC’ for raw materials & inspection of project materials & welding consumables
Dimensional stability to AFC drawing, Materials spec, heat numbers, mechanical properties to drawing and material test certificate.
Ensure the materials are handled / stored and preserved as per approved procedures and the issue/receive the materials and traceability are maintained.
Ensuring Alloy verification by Conducting PMI for base metals & filler metals.
Verification of isometric drawing with respect to P&ID & ensure the AFC piping isometric is in place with current revision.
Preparation of weld maps for piping isometric drawings.
Ensure edge preparations are carried out and the bevel is clean and the bevel angle is checked prior to fit-up as per QCP/ITP.
Ensure ISO spool fit-up is carried out and the fit up is made by competent pipe fitters. Ensure the pipe fitter has the right tools.
Ensure no excess miss-alignment is allowed and the root gap and the geometrical parameters are ensured as per AFC drawing, code and AFC WPS.
Ensure Sub-assembly and final dimensional inspections by the approved drawing.
Witnessing Pre-heating if applicable.
Monitoring & recording welding parameters during welding as per WPS
Carry out visual inspection for root and final weld.
Monitor PWHT operation, review charts and reports if applicable.
Ensure hardness after PWHT to confirm the adequacy of PWHT and do RT & MT if specified.
Ensure welding of Tie-in golden joints as per requirements.
Ensure the erected pipelines/piping/structures/equipment’s all as per applicable code/specification.
Witness of alignment, orientation and dimensions of installed Piping.
Witnessing of alignment, orientation and dimensions check of Mechanical Equipment’s during installation and final alignment.
Ensure the pipe spools are handled as per procedure and without damage.
Carry out line walk down & preparation of punch list & test limits.
Preparation of test packs for pressure testing as per procedures.
Assure that all joints are exposed for examination during pressure test.
Ensuring vents are opened when filling and draining lines & line isolated with blinds as per the drawing.
Witness pneumatic test, hydro test, vacuum test, helium leak test and review the charts and reports.
Confirm repairs, re-testing and re-inspection in accordance with specifications.
Ensure the punch list is done and punch listed is attended properly.
Inspection of gaskets, supports, valves prior to line reinstatement acceptance as per latest drawings for construction, code and specification standards.
Ensure bolt torque is carried out at flanged joints as per procedure.
Co-ordinate with commissioning activities & Clearing of MCC (Mechanical Completion certificate) items.
Ensure a final piping line checks are carried out and all the valves open/close positions are done in co-ordination with Commissioning Engineer. This shall be ensured that all piping lines with correct ratings are available – ready for commissioning.
Coordinating and monitoring of NDT activities in site inspection of welding.
Review and interpretation of NDT reports and acceptance of welds as per ASME SEC V, B31.3, API 1104, AWS D1.1 (RT, MPT, PT, UT, RTFI).
Preparing NDE personnel matrix.
Inspection of nonmetallic piping & tank works.
Qualification of NDT personnel as per ASNT-SNT – TC – 1A.
Doing inspections related to HVAC works.
Having experience & knowledge in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW, & Welding process.
Inspections done in alignment of crane rails, crane girder alignment, rail alignment and rail bolt torque etc...
Inspections carried out on equipment’s and tanks like storage vessel, scrubber, compressor, fan, silo, stack, metering skid, knock out drum, flare, heaters etc...
All the results of the inspections and tests are reported on a daily basis and the reports are reviewed and approved to the applicable code and to the customer specifications. Any deviations shall be documented and resolved.
Quality records shall be compiled in a test pack or called Quality Control Test Pack and submitted for final approval along with as built-drawing. DECLARATION
I state that the above particulars declared by me are true and to the best of my knowledge and can be supported with original documents as and when asked for. I assure you that I will adapt to the organizational culture and will put in my best effort with zeal and enthusiasm to achieve the said goal in the specified time frame. I also assure you that the interest of the organization will always be paramount and above self.
DATE: 24/04/2025 Ramakrishna chinnala
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