Quality Control Lead Auditor
Resume:
Fahaheel, Kuwait
*******@*****.***
Dr. Venkatachalam Govindan
(FIEAust FMIE CEng MWeldi CMSS)
* With extensive experience in API manufacturing and servicing facilities, I am confident in my ability to deliver high- quality results to my clients. I have provided training and conducted audits for numerous drilling companies, product manufacturers, and service facilities across the globe.
* Holding a Fellowship from Engineers Australia (EA) and from Institution of Engineers, India (IEI). As well, an Elected Member (MWeldi) of The Welding Institute (TWI, UK), Chartered Engineer (CEng) by Engineering Council, UK and Certified Management Systems Specialist by Exemplar Global, Australia.
* Well experienced in Multi-Discipline (QHSE) management systems for auditing, training people, establishment and implementation of the management system, Engineering Management, Welding Control, Inspection and Testing activities, Analysis of Data, Internal and External Audits, Root cause analysis, Quality Assurance Plan and ITP development, API Monogram application, and certifications, WPS, PQR and WPQT preparation, Other NDT and certification Maintenance and Team Building, training management, etcetera.
* Around 24 above years of experience in upstream and downstream activities compliance with API, ISO, ASTM, and ASME specifications requirements in the Oil & Gas sector. In-depth knowledge of GTAW, SMAW, SAW, and FCAW welding teaching processes. Especially experienced in various materials, Ex. Corban and Stainless steels, Duplex Stainless steel, Alloy steels, Hastelloy, LTCS, Bc01&9, Nickel, Inconel, Monel, Chromo alloy, Sanicro, Copper Nickel, P-90, etcetera.
* MTech Graduated Engineer, MSC and MBA degree holder. Also, certified API Q1/Q2 Auditor and Q1, Q2, 6A & 6D API-U Training Provider, and IRCA Certified Aerospace Auditor (AS9100), Senior Lead Assessor of Laboratory Management System for ISO/IEC 17025, Registered Lead Auditor for Quality (ISO 9001) Energy (ISO 50001) Petroleum and Natural Gas Products and Services (ISO 29001), Environmental (ISO 14001), OHS (ISO 45001) Management Systems Auditor.
CERTIFICATION
AS9100, Rev. D, IRCA certified Lead Auditor, TEC, United Kingdom (Cert#180730)
AS1945 APQP/PPAP Workshop, QSG, Westford, USA
American Petroleum Institute approved Trainer for API Q1, Q2, 6A, 6D & Lead Auditor, Houston, USA (Reg. No. 11633)
American Petroleum Institute Certified Q1 and Q2 Auditor (ICP # 107510 (Q1 # 108695)
Trainer and Senior Lead Assessor of LMS, Certified by PECB, Canada (LMSLAS1108272)
Exemplar Global Certified Management Specialist, Australia (Reg. No. 209544)
Train the Trainer, accredited by ILM & NCFE, UK, London. (Reg. No. 51701128)
Certified Manager of Quality (ASQ, American Society of Quality) (Reg. No. 2017/24982)
Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor for Petroleum and Natural Gas (Reg. No. 209544)
CQI Practitioner and IRCA Lead Auditor (Reg. No. 6004486)
RIG PASS (IADC) Training, Kuwait
Six Sigma Green Belt (Exemplar Global, First Class)
ISO 50001: 2018, Energy Management Lead Auditor, Certified by Exemplar Global
IRCA Certified, ISO 9001: 2015, Lead Auditor (UK Registration)
IRCA Certified, ISO 45001: 2018, Lead Auditor (UK Registration)
IRCA Certified, ISO 22000: 2005, Lead Auditor (DAKKS Registration)
ISO 14001:2015, RAB QSA Certified Lead Auditor, Australia
Project Management Professional, Kuwait
NEBOSH, Leadership Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety, Kuwait
IOSH, Managerial Safety, UK
TRAINING & COURSES
ISO 9001 & 14001:2015 Transition Training, and Role of Management in ISO-9001
API Spec Q1 and QHSE Internal Auditor Courses
Risk Assessment, DDC, BFF and BFA/CPR training courses for HSE
OHSAS General Safety Courses, and H2S Awareness & Escape Course, Kuwait
Soft Skill training (i.e., Time, Stress and Conflict Management, etcetera.) TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
NDT (ASNT LEVEL II)
Radiography Testing Magnetic Particle Testing Dye Penetration Testing Ultrasonic Test Visual Testing Professional Profile
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Director API-U Trainer Lead Auditor Lead Assessor QHSE MR Page-2 of 3
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Engineering Management, University of Hull, United Kingdom Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineer, India Master of Business Administration (Airline and Airport Management), UK accredited course. Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Operation & Design Management), India Post Graduate Degree - MSc in Total Quality Management, India CAREER REVIEW (more than 20 years in a managerial position): May 2016 – Till date: Al-Rashed (Oil and Gas) Group QA Manager for KOMC Q80 Valves Industries SOS SIGS. Nov 2008 - Apr 2016: Al-Julaiah Petroleum Services Co. W.L.L., Kuwait as QHSE Manager / (MR) Management Rep. March 2005 - Sep 2008: SKS Groups Co. W.L.L., Kuwait as QA/QC Division Head Jul 2003 - February 2005: Al-Bahar Jacorossi, Kuwait as QA & Sr. Welding Engineer Feb 2003 - May 2003: Mohammed Al-Moujil Group, KSA as QA/QC Manager Jan 2001 – Dec 2002: Al-Bechtel-Linde, UAE as QA/QC Engineer & Commissioning Coordinator Part-time and Night Shift Skilled Supervisor, Welding Trainer since 1994~2000 (during my higher secondary & college days) PROFILE SUMMARY (Roles and Responsibilities)
Deft in consistently enhancing production, cost reduction and inspecting machinery as per standards of Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Laboratory Management Systems (LMS) for the company, suppliers, and supply chain. Fully involved in risk assessment and management records, contingency planning, annual objectives, follow-up on internal audit, closing NCRs with conducting appropriate root cause analysis, corrective and preventive measures, and Annual Quality Data Analysis and Management Review Meetings (MRM), for the global suppliers, and supply chain. Highly regarded for the ability to drive site management processes, lead, and mentor staff, perform well under pressure in highly scrutinized, challenging environments, and meet multiple project deadlines on schedule & budget consistent with suppliers’ quality and improvements.
Proven dexterity in detailed planning and scheduling to meet pre-set production targets, conceptualize and implement process modifications to enhance operational efficiency & optimize resource utilization within the organization and for suppliers’ management systems to control their consistency on their quality and delivery of the products and services. Innate strengths in welding heat treatment, NDE, and quality control systems and their procedures to ensure strict adherence to quality parameters, minimize rejections and achieve the highest quality standards. Achievement-oriented, hardworking & dedicated with strong leadership/well-honed skills in supervising and mentoring. In addition, having excellent implementation skills in supplier monitoring, evaluation and requalification as necessary. Thrive in a deadline-intensive environment, multi-task, perform under pressure and meet deadlines, a purposeful, systematic planner with a big-picture perspective. Well-experienced in managing multi-sites, and travelling on time. Oversees all stages of reviewing QA / QC documentation for the entire job, including repair and maintenance of oil and gas equipment. I.e., BOP, American blocks, valves, flanges, adapters, pipes, heavy structures, tanks, and pressure vessels. This includes All level test results, inspection reports, non-compliance reports, special process records, dimensional and other compatibility test reports, drawing and traceability records, product specifications, pressure test reports and charts, packaging, final verification documents, client’s special instructions, and customer feedback, as applicable. Page-3 of 3
PROFESSIONAL SNAPSHOT
I have proven expertise in managing suppliers, LMS, API, and ISO Quality and HSE manuals, procedures, documents, quality plans, inspection test plans, project plans, execution plans, job risk analyses, work instructions, and SOP creations. My skills extend to maintaining the best Management System for the organization. Furthermore, I have gained expertise in reviewing process risk assessment, process maps, hydro test packages, drawing and records control, and other various collective data formats. This allows me to maintain a continual improvement process for the organization and our global level of suppliers and their supply chain. I possess excellent knowledge and experience in controlling suppliers and sub-suppliers. I achieve this by developing related written practices, making continual audits, and training to improve their business understanding and requirements. This is necessary to comply with the standards.
My extensive experience in welding, fabrication, and erection of piping, storage tanks, mechanical equipment, vessels, and other mechanical components enables me to manage oil, gas, water treatment, power plants, and petrochemical and refinery projects.
I have insight knowledge of reviewing, interpreting, and maintaining the Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), and Welder Performance Qualification Test (WPQT). I also review the supplier’s manual and procedures to maintain the adequacy of the controls. My demonstrated abilities in NDT, validations, design and TMMDE verifications, and review of routine operational, QA/QC, and design records correlation with API 5L, 5CT, 6A PSL 14, 7-1, 7K, 8B, 8C, 11D1, 16A, 16C FSL 14, 16D, API 53, ASME BPVC SEC II, V, VIII
& IX, ASME B31.3, and many other technical terms for Pre-Heating and PWHT, Hardness, PMI, etcetera. I also have the required knowledge in painting, coating, grit blasting, and sandblasting inspection. This includes stage-wise monitoring of primer, intermediate and final coat, special epoxy coating, wrapping inspection, holiday test, and more. ACHIEVEMENTS
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management, for Enhancing Organizational growth through quality management systems and continues improvements, by comprehensive analysis conducted in the oil and gas industry. CSJMU, Kanpur, India
Honorary Doctorate provided in business administration by Dunster Business School, Switzerland Honored as Fellow in Engineers Australia, and Institute of Engineers India. CEng, MWeldi and CMSS titles awarded to add value to my proven skills, education, training and experience by TWI/EG Received Engineering Excellence Award from TEF, Kuwait and Achievement Awards from the UK parliament, Malaysian Chief Minister, Indian Ministers and KPC director Kuwait for professional and literary works. Efficaciously developed and executed a new management system for several Kuwait facilities, other Asian and Middle Eastern facilities for ISO, API Q1, Q2, 4F, 5CT, 6A, 7-1, 7K, 8C, 16A, 16C & 16D, etc., oil and gas, petroleum and EPC contracting companies.
DOMAIN EXPERIENCE
Develop and maintain quality systems to accomplish strategic results within the organization and for suppliers, and supply chain as per needs. Creation and implementation of a safe work environment within the facility, and for the supplier’s end.
Scheduling periodic audits, managing the audit team, and coordinating with the suppliers and audit team to ensure the objectives of the audit are achieved. Improve the quality culture by effectively instigating management systems and developing relationships with global-level of suppliers and customers to ensure continual improvements and satisfaction levels of analysis, etc. Interact with the interested parties to frequently develop the process & quality within the organization.
Design innovative ideas to meet technical necessities, educate individuals to understand organizational knowledge, achieve a target, and assign a team to increase HSE practices and observe them regularly. Review and ensure that the activities, including training, internal audit, performance analysis, continual improvement, and MRM, are performed at the specified interval.
Recognize training needs and ensure the efficiency of training. Review the QA and QC activities in coordination with the compliance of requirements. And standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals. Monitor the development of new products to identify possible problems for mass production, suppliers, and supply chain end. Also, coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, including inspection gauges and monitoring performance of quality control systems to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency expected by the management. Monitor, maintain, and improve performance efficiencies and recognize & execute actions to improve quality system performance and customer satisfaction. Plan & control all project activities and implement quality standards to meet the set targets by implementing various systems.
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Review technical specifications, stability/validation protocols, reports & other quality documents. And, Review, resolve interpersonal issues while working towards a harmonious work environment, suppliers, and supply chain, etc. Execute and develop the best practices and standard operating procedures targeting organizational excellence and devising cost control measures to implement cost-effectively. Supervise all phases of project execution, approve design changes, troubleshoot, resolve complex technical problems, and consistently meet project deadlines and highest quality standards. PROMINENT PROJECTS
Many projects from KNPC and KOC contracts for Hot Tapping, PSVs and Control valves services
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Upstream Works including repair and re-manufacturing works for API Products (Ex. BOP, Traveling Blocks, Draw-works, Choke and Kill Manifold, DSA, and THAs)
Downstream activities including manufacturing and servicing of products for refineries, petrochemicals and Oil & Gas projects, Auditing, Training and Consultation Works.
EQUATE, KNPC, KOC, MEW, PIC, PCIC, KOTC related (Oil & Gas) projects are managed, including API repair and re- manufacturing works and new API products.
MEMBERSHIP
Engineers Australia
Engineering Council of UK
The Welding Institute
American Petroleum Institute
Weld Australia
Exemplar Global, IRCA, CQI, ASQ, AWS, ASNT, ASSP and TEF WORKING WITH ENGINEERING CODES & SPECS
API Q1 & Q2, ISO 9001, 29001, 50001, 14001, 45001 Standards, NACE MR-0175 (Upstream) and 103 (Downstream) ASME B.31.3, B.31.1 & 31.8, ASME SEC-II, V, VIII & XI, API 1104, ASME-16.5, 16.34, 16.35, ANSI/FCI 70 & 75, NFPA, API 4F, 5CT, 5DP, 5L, 6A, 6D, 7-1, 7K, 8B, 8C, 16A, 16C, 16D, 53B, 526. 527 & 598, and ASTM Materials Standards, BS Standards, JIS Standards, Din Standards, DOV & AISI Standards, etcetera.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full name – Venkatachalam Govindan
Place of Birth – Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
Date of Birth: 25th Nov 1976
Nationality: Indian
Passport Details: Z4824450 (Expires in Mar 2028), Issued from Kuwait
Linguistic Abilities: English, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Malayalam
Kuwait visa Status: Kuwait’ Transferable Manager visa, Exp-2025
USA visa Status: B1/B2, Exp-Jul 2027
UK Visa Status: C Type, Exp-March 2029
Australia Visa Status: GK / 482 Work visa up to July 2025 References
Mr.Mosaib Mohammed, Business Excellence Manager, SGS Kuwait W.L.L, +965-********, ********.******@***.***
Kannan Rajagopal, Cement Australia, Gladstone, +614********, ******.*********@*******.***.**
Vincent Paristham, Reginal Contracts and Procurement Manager, Goldwind Australia PTY LTD, Victoria, Australia, **********.*******@*****.***, +614********
Kannan Periyaiya, QAL, Functional Safety Specialist, Qld 4680, +614********, **********@***.***.**
Mrs.Fathima Althob, Director, Silver Management Training Center, Kuwait, +965-********, *******.**********@*****.***
Luis Betancourt, QHSE Manager, HOT Engg and Conct Co, Kuwait, +965********, **************@*****.***
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