Refractory QC Inspector, API 936 certified
Resume:
AKHIL GEORGE
REFRACTORY QC INSPECTOR (API ***)
Work Experience: 14 Years
Contact No. : +974-****-**** (Qatar)
: +91-907*-***-*** (WhatsApp)
Email : *********@****.***
Professional Summary:
Experienced and certified Refractory QC Inspector with 14 years of hands-on experience in refractory inspection and quality control across the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Fertilizers, and Steel industries. Demonstrated expertise in refractory installation, repair, and inspection on refractory casting, gunning, ramming, brick lining, pyro bloc modules and ceramic fiber lining. Adept at managing all phases of inspection and executing applicator pre- qualification, material sampling, material inspection and testing. Proficient in overseeing the installation and repair of high-temperature equipment such as Furnaces, Reactors, Reformers, Boilers, Incinerators, Rotary Kilns, and more. Skilled in preparing work procedures and providing repair recommendations to ensure quality, safety and compliance with industry standards.
Education Qualification:
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 2008 - 2010
Anna University, Tamil Nadu, India
Technical Qualification:
• API 936 - Refractory Personnel, Certification #: 111413, Valid till: 31 May 2026
• ASNT Level 2 in RT, UT, MT & PT
Work History:
Position : Refractory API Inspector
Company : KAEFER Qatar LLC, Qatar
Duration : May 2025 - At present
Vendor : Morgan Thermal Ceramics
Client : Samsung Engineering & CTCI
Work Site : Ras Laffan Petrochemicals Project (RLPP), Qatar Energy, Ras Laffan, Qatar Activity : Refractory Project - 07 Nos of Ethylene Cracking Furnace
Materials used : Superwool board, IF & HDF Bricks, Insulation & Dense Castables, ceramic blankets, Pyro bloc modules etc.
Responsibilities:
• Performed refractory inspections as per API 936 and project specs.
• Conducted applicator pre-qualification tests.
• Verified material quality, storage, and sampling.
• Prepared daily reports, checklists, and QA/QC documents.
• Supervised refractory casting, brick lining, pyro bloc modules and ceramic fiber installation.
Position : Refractory API Inspector
Company : KAEFER Qatar LLC, Qatar
Duration : Apr 2025 to May 2025 (02 Months)
Vendor : Thyssenkrupp Uhde
Client : QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company), Mesaieed, Qatar Activity : Refractory shutdown - Primary Reformer (Ammonia 3)
Materials used : Dense & Insulation bricks, Ceramic blankets, Ceramic boards, Pyro bloc modules, insulation castables, Donut bricks, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Verified BOM and BOQ against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspected materials batch numbers, expiry dates, packaging, and MTC compliance.
• Prepared and maintained QC documentation, including inspection records, test reports, and daily logs.
• Monitored refractory installation and ensured compliance with quality standards.
• Conducted inspections at all stages of work execution.
Position : Refractory QC Inspector
Company : Harris Pye Gulf LLC, Sharjah, UAE
Duration : Feb 2025 to Mar 2025 (02 Months)
Client : ADNOC Gas, Das Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Activity : Refractory shutdown - Steam Boiler, Train 1(Utility area)
Materials used : Dense castables, Ceramic blanket, Ceramic Paper, Dense bricks, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Conducted initial inspection of existing refractory, and prepared observation and recommendation reports.
• Developed and implemented ITPs and inspection checklists.
• Performed material inspections and monitored each stage of installation.
• Supervised refractory demolition and installation activities.
• Ensured all works followed as per the approved MOS, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintained complete QA/QC records, reports, and final dossiers.
Position : Refractory QA/QC Inspector
Company : ISCO - Integral Services Company W.L.L, Kuwait Duration : Dec 2024 to Jan 2025 (02 Months)
Vendor : Morgan Thermal Ceramics
Client : EQUATE Petroleum Company, Shuaiba Industrial, Kuwait Activity : Refractory shutdown - Ethylene Cracking Furnace (EU -1 Area) Materials used : Pyro bloc modules - M & T bar type, Insulation castable, Ceramic blankets, Cera boards, Microporous board, Insulation & High density Fired bricks, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Conducted mock-up tests for pyro bloc modules, back-up layer boards and bricks.
• Prepared and maintained inspection reports.
• Verified installation methods during and after application.
• Performed hammer tests on castables after curing.
• Maintained records for quality dossiers and project handover documentation.
• Reviewed lab test results and verified them against material data sheets.
Position : Refractory API Inspector
Company : KAEFER Qatar LLC, Qatar
Duration : Oct 2024 to Nov 2024 (1.5 Months)
Vendor : Morgan Thermal Ceramics
Client : QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company), Mesaieed, Qatar Activity : Refractory shutdown - Primary Reformer (Ammonia – 1)
Materials used : Dense & Insulation bricks, Insulation castable, Ceramic felt, Ceramic blankets, Ceramic boards, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Conducted initial and receiving inspections of refractory materials.
• Checked shell plate horizontality and verticality prior to lining installation.
• Verified the installation methods, anchor layout, and material handling procedures were followed correctly.
• Verified that installed linings meet the specification standards.
• Ensured expansion joints were maintained as per approved drawings.
• Performed stage-wise inspections and prepared corresponding inspection reports.
Position : Refractory Inspector
Company : SAIPEM, Angola, West Africa
Duration : Apr 2024 to Sept 2024 (05 Months)
Client : CHEVRON
Work Site : Cabinda Oil Refinery, Caninda, Angola
Activity : Refractory Shutdown for Fired Heaters
Materials used : Insulation and dense castable, Ceramic paper, Ceramic blankets, Dense bricks, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Conducted Applicator pre-qualification tests for gunning and casting. prior to field execution.
• Maintained detailed inspection reports at every stage of work.
• Verified laboratory test results of refractory specimens against manufacturer’s material data sheets.
• Prepared and submitted complete QA/QC dossiers for refractory works upon job completion.
Position : Refractory QC Inspector
Company : CAPE EAST & PARTNERS LLC, Oman
Duration : Feb 2024 to Mar 2024 (02 Months)
Client : VALE Pelletizing Company, Sohar, Oman
Activity : Refractory shutdown - Rotary Kiln, Annular Cooler, Preheater and Connecting duct
Materials used : Dense & Insulation castable, Dense bricks, SS fiber needles, Anchor bricks, Ceramic paper, blankets and boards, etc.
Responsibilities:
• Inspected refractory anchors, bricks, and castables as per the BOM.
• Checked shuttering/foam work before pouring refractory castables.
• Conducted visual inspection and bend test of anchor welds.
• Verified anchorage pattern and installation as per approved drawings.
• Maintained inspection records for all key activities.
• Performed final visual inspection and hammer testing of completed refractory lining.
• Submission of QC Dossier at the end of the contract.
Position : Project Engineer cum QC Inspector - Refractory
Company : FAISAL S. AL-NAIMI CONTRACTING LTD, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Duration : Oct 2022 to Dec 2023 (1.2 Years)
Client & Activity:
• Saudi Aramco : Burn Pit Refractory Maintenance - Hawiyah, Haradh & Uthmaniyah (June - Dec 2023)
• Saudi Aramco : SRU Reaction Furnace Refractory shutdown (May 2023 - June 2023)
• SADARA : Refractory Maintenance Activities - Steam Boilers (Nov 2022 - Apr 2023)
Responsibilities:
• Supervised refractory maintenance and shutdown activities across multiple plants and client sites.
• Conducted material inspections and ensured compliance with technical specifications and project drawings.
• Oversaw demolition, surface preparation, and installation of refractory materials including castables, bricks, ceramic fiber, and anchors.
• Carried out stage-wise inspections and maintained detailed QA/QC documentation.
• Coordinated with site teams and client inspectors for quality approvals and progress updates.
• Performed final inspections and submitted project completion reports and QC dossiers.
Position : Project Engineer & QC - Refractory, Insulation & Fireproofing
Company : EXPERTISE CONTRACTING COMPANY, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia Duration : Sept 2019 to Sept 2022 (03 Years)
Client & Activity:
• SABIC, Jubail : Insulation Maintenance (May 2022 - Aug 2022)
• ADDAR Chemicals : Refractory shutdown - Sulphur Pit & Drums (Mar 2022 - Apr 2022)
• UNITED, SABIC : Insulation EG1 Turn Around (Jan 2022 - Mar 2022)
• SABIC, Jubail : Insulation Maintenance (Feb 2021 - Dec 2021)
• Shedgum Aramco : Refractory shutdown - Waste Gas Boiler (Jan 2021 - Feb 2021)
• Yanbu Aramco : Refractory shutdown - Heat Exchangers (Oct 2020 - Dec 2020)
• APCC : Refractory shutdown - Catofin Reactors (Sept 2020 - Oct 2020)
• SIPCHEM : Refractory & Insulation shutdown - Combustor (Jul 2020 - Aug 2020)
• Riyadh Aramco : Refractory shutdown - Heaters (Mar 2020 - Jul 2020)
• SATORP : Refractory shutdown for Coker Fired Heaters (Nov 2019 - Feb 2020)
• SASREF : Insulation & Refractory Turn Around (Oct 2019 - Nov 2019)
Responsibilities :
• Managed and supervised Refractory, Insulation and Fireproofing shutdown and maintenance activities across multiple client facilities.
• Ensured all activities were performed as per approved ITPs, procedures, drawings, and international standards.
• Attended the progress meetings with client on daily/weekly basis.
• Worked closely with planning and execution teams to meet shutdown schedules and reduce downtime.
• Prepared and submitted close-out reports, material reconciliations, and as-built documentation.
• Prepared & maintained full QA/QC documentation including checklists, inspection reports, and final project dossiers.
Position : Site Engineer/QC Inspector - Refractory
Company : CAPE / ALTRAD RB HILTON, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Duration : Jan 2014 to May 2019 (5.4 Years)
Client & Activity:
• SADARA : Refractory maintenance & shutdown (Jan 2019 - Apr 2019)
• IBN SINA, SABIC : Refractory shutdown - Primary Reformer (Sept 2018 - Oct 2018)
• SADARA : Refractory maintenance & shutdowns (Apr 2017 - Aug 2018)
• UNITED, SABIC : Refractory shutdown - Steam Cracking Furnace (Feb 2017 - Mar 2017)
• KEMYA, SABIC : Refractory shutdown - Steam & Gas Cracking Furnace (Jan 2017 - Jan 2017)
• WASIT, ARAMCO : Refractory shutdown - Sulphur Pit (Sept 2016 to Dec 2016)
• TASNEE : Refractory shutdown - Fired Heaters (May 2016 to July 2016)
• ARRAZI, SABIC : Refractory shutdown - Primary Reformer (Mar 2016 to Apr 2016)
• Khursaniyah,Aramco: Refractory shutdown - Thermal Oxidizer (Dec 2015 - Feb 2016)
• SHARQ, SABIC : Refractory shutdown - Ethylene Cracking Furnace (Oct 2014 - Nov 2015)
• Rastanura, Aramco : Refractory shutdown - Reaction Furnace (July 2015 - Sept 2015)
• Petrokemya, SABIC : Refractory shutdown - Steam Boiler (Apr 2015 - June 2015)
• HADEED, SABIC : Refractory shutdown - Direct Reduction Furnace, Module D (Feb 2015 - Mar 2015)
• SHARQ, SABIC : Refractory maintenance - Furnaces, Boilers & Incinerators (July 2014 - Jan 2015)
• MAADEN Aluminum : Refractory Project - Aluminum Calcination (Feb 2014 - Jun 2014)
Responsibilities :
• Supervised and executed refractory shutdown, maintenance and project works across furnaces, boilers, reformers, incinerators, heaters, etc.
• Supported shutdown planning and scheduling to ensure timely completion of all refractory activities.
• Monitored site operations, tracked work progress, and addressed any delays or deviations.
• Estimated material and manpower requirements to control costs and prevent project losses.
• Preparation and submission of technical proposal for Refractory, Insulation, Fireproofing.
Position : Welding Inspector
Company : G.R. ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED, India
Duration : May 2011 to Jan 2014 (2.8 Years)
Client : MRPL - Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited (Mangalore, Karnataka, India) Activity : Project - Mounted LPG Storage System
Responsibilities :
• Conducted visual inspection of materials as per client and supplier specifications.
• Maintained detailed inspection records in accordance with QA/QC procedures.
• Performed fit-up and dimensional inspections based on drawings and specifications.
• Prepared welder qualification test records and verified equipment calibration and condition.
• Conducted visual inspection of materials as per client and supplier specifications.
• Verified piping installation and spool fit-ups against P&IDs and isometric drawings.
Position : Mechanical QC Inspector
Company : DOMECH FABRICATORS PRIVATE LIMITED, India Duration : May 2010 to Nov 2010 (06 Months)
Vendor : THERMAX Ltd.
Client : GGSR - HMEL's Guru Gobind Singh Petroleum Refinery, Bathinda, Punjab, India
Activity : Project - Steam Boiler & Heater
Responsibilities :
• Maintained all necessary paperwork for the welding procedure and the qualifications required for performing it.
• Review of Inspection reports, ITPs and WPS & WPQR, welder ID.
• Fabrication and Construction Inspection of Piping, Mechanical Equipment’s
• Supervise in the installation/erection of spools and piping as per approved drawings.
Skills:
• Strong expertise in cost estimation, proposal preparation and technical bid documentation.
• Expertise in operating Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, drafting formal correspondence and reports.
• Solid knowledge in developing technical documents, specifications, and QC procedures.
• Talented to read the engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in visual inspection and other relevant techniques for assessing refractory linings.
• Knowledge of proper installation methods of various refractory materials and anchoring systems.
• Ability to conduct and interpret results from material qualification testing and as-installed testing.
• Knowledge of appropriate repair methods for different types of refractory damage.
Training Certificates:
• OPITO - BOSIET with EBS
Certificate No. : OPITOzh4umimiq8
Expiry date : 18 Jan 2028
• OPITO - Basic H2S training
Certificate No. : OPITOshemDAcnjc
Expiry date : 19 Jan 2026
Passport Details:
Passport No : V6097809
Date of Issue : 10/05/2021
Date of Expiry: 09/05/2031
Place of Issue: RIYADH
Personal Details:
Gender : Male
Date of Birth : 22 March 1991
Language known: Malayalam - Reading, Writing & Speaking
English - Reading, Writing & Speaking
Hindi - Reading, Writing & Speaking
Tamil - Speaking only
Address : Zain Apartment, Naduvath, Wandoor, Nilambur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Declaration:
I hereby stated above that all the information is accurate to the best of my beliefs, and I take full responsibility for the correctness of the information.
Place: Qatar AKHIL GEORGE
Date : 16 July 2025
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