Integrity Engineer / QA QC Specialist

PERSONAL APPRAISAL RECORD

Name : NATRAJAN THANIKAICHELVAN

Designation : CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE / QA-QC INSPECTION SPECIALIST

Email - **********@*****.***, Ph +971*********, +919*********

A competent professional with more than decade of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control possessing creative problem solving and critical thinking skills in Mechanical, Structural, Piping, Coating, Insulation,Architecture, Material Inspection in Various Oil & Gas Projects EPC Firms (Green Field & Brown Field – New construction, Revamping, Shutdown and Maintenance), Offshore/Onshore Platforms (Windfarms, Jackets, HVDC Topside), Ship Building (FPSO/FSO/FSRU/FLNG/Rigs), Familiar in various Codes & Standards - ASME, ISO, API, NORSOK, SHELL-DEP, ASTM Standards.

Technical Qualifications:

» B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Anna University-Trichy, India.

» FROSIO - Surface Treatment Certification Level III [ID No. - 14626]

» FROSIO - Insulation Certification Level III [ID No. - 13894]

» Icorr Insulation Inspector Level II Certification [Candidate No. - 6226]

» AWS-CWI Certified Welding Inspector [Cert.No. - 15083911]

» ISO-9712 Level II Certified Visual Inspector [Cert.No. - 202*********]

» API 510 Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector [Cert.No - 82116]

» API 570 Certified Piping Inspector [Cert.No - 103211]

» API 580 Certified Risk Based Inspection Professional [Cert.No - 107285]

» API 571 Certified Corrosion and Materials Professional [Cert.No - 113683]

» API 936 Certified Refractory Personnel. [Cert.No - 124567]

» API SIFE Source Inspector – Fixed Equipment’s. [Cert.No - 125856]

» API SIRE Source Inspector – Rotating Equipment’s. [Cert.No - 125899]

» Certified in ASNT LEVEL II - (UT, PT, MPT, RT, RTFI, VT)

» QMS (ISO 9001-2015) Lead Auditor – Issued by TUV Nord – Dubai, UAE

» OHMS (ISO 45001-2018) Lead Auditor – Issued by IRClass – India

» Advanced Diploma in Fire & Industrial Safety Management – BSS #(901878)

Professional Summary : Overall 13+ Years (GCC – 11 Years, India – 1.5 Years)

DURATION

DESIGNATION

COMPANY

Oct-2025 to Present

Structural & Mechanical Completion

Surveyor

Dragados Offshore SA, Project Location – Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Aug-2024 to Oct-2025

QA QC / Construction Coordinator –

Insulation, Painting, Piping, HVAC,

Mechanical

Altera Infrastructure, Norway/UK

Project Location – Dubai, UAE

Nov-2023 to Aug-2024

Inspection Specialist / Vendor QA QC

Inspector - Multi

Tecnicas Reunidas India Pvt. Ltd.

Head Office – Spain

May-2019 to Oct-2023

Senior QA/QC Inspector -

Mechanical, Structural, Coating,

Insulation, Architecture, HVA/C

Drydocks World Dubai – Dubai, UAE

May-2018 to Feb-2019

QC Plant Inspector -

Mechanical, Piping/NDE, Coating &

PFP, Insulation.

NBTC - Nasar M. Al Baddah General Trading Company/

(KNPC – Kuwait)

Sep-2017 to April 2018

QC Inspector – Mechanical & Piping

GITES Tech. Solutions Pvt. Ltd

(TPSC India Pvt. Ltd – India)

Feb-2016 to Aug-2017

Sr.QA/QC Engineer - (Boiler &

Auxiliary Equipment’s, Piping, Painting, Insulation, PFP/Refractory)

Mas Powertech Arabia,

(Hyundai Heavy Industries - KSA)

Saudi Arabia.

Jan-2014 to Dec-2015

Engineer – NDE/Welding (TPI)

Nest Inspection Solutions - India.

Training Undergone:

Attended Training in Construction Safety. (O & G, Powerplant, Shipbuilding)

Attended Training in Quality Management System & Mechanical Completion System.

Attended Training in SAP based programs (PQMS, PCS, N-Pines & PJCS, Mariner)

Attended Training in CPR, Work at Height & CSE

MECHANICAL:-

• Understanding the Project Scope & Specification and Preparing ITP/Inspection forms.

• Material Receiving Inspection as per Project Specification, Ensuring with PO, PDS, MSDS.

• Dismantling Inspection for Valves, Pumps, Coolers, Heaters and other Major equipment and preparing Condition reports & Witnessing the Pressure Testing and preparing the inspection reports.

• Installation Inspection for Rotary, Static, Lifting Equipment as per approved Procedure/Vendor's Manual & Witnessing of Pre-alignment & Final Alignments.

• Carrying out Foundation release Inspection, Orientation Inspections, Soft Foot Inspections, Choke Fasting/Grouting Inspections, Torquing Inspection, Final Installation/ITR Inspection.

• Witnessing Load Test Inspection for pad eyes, D-Rings, Monorails & EOT Cranes, Ladders.

• Hands on Experience in Inspection for Pressure Vessels/Drums/Columns/Heaters/Fin Fan Coolers/Heat Exchanger/Pumps.

• Checking Installation of Internal components like Trays, Catalyst filter elements, Demisters, Schoepentoeter, Packings, Internal Piping supports/Baffle/Impingement Plates etc.

• Hands on Experience in Identifying/Inspecting different Damage Mechanisms exist in Major Equipment’s & recommending proper NDE for further evaluation.

• Preparation of Final Box-up Package & Inspecting the Equipment along with Process, Operation & Commissioning, Maintenance Team & Releasing for Final Box-up.

• Aware of Handling Instruments for Inspections, Micrometer, Dial Indicator, Vernier Caliper, IR Camera Tachometer etc. & maintain proper calibration Logs for Instruments.

• Verification of CML for Both Newly Installed, In-Service Equipment’s & Auxiliary items.

• Assessment & Assurance activities involve in FFS/Corrosion Evaluation/Remaining Life Calculations.

• Performing Surveillance Inspection to Ensure Preservation were done as per manufacturer guidance.

• Carrying out the site Walk down for the construction completed packages & following up for Punch List close out with Construction team.

STRUCTURAL & WELDING: -

• Understanding the Project Scope & Specification and Preparing ITP and taking Client Approval.

• Material Receiving Inspection – Verifying MTC, Dimensions, Heat Number.

• Consumable Inspection – Verifying compatible Welding Electrodes, Fillers were used for base metal as per Approved WPS/PQR.

• Checking Cutting Layout, Cutting Plan and Inspect Material traceability after cutting (Part Nos)

• Carrying out rolling & bending inspections as per the approved plan & drawings.

• Fit-up Inspection – Visually checking joint configuration and applicable dimensional check as per WPS, Checking appropriate inspection category (IC) were specified based on Execution Class (Ex).

• Monitoring/ checking adequate preheating & Interpass temperature were provided as per approved WPS and signing the PWHT chart prior and after the process.

• Checking welding consumables storage and handling, electrodes and filler metal SPECs, polarity,

inter pass temperature, pre-heat requirements & other parameters to approved WPS requirements.

• Performing Surveillance to Ensure Qualified personnel were deployed for Tacking, Welding, Brazing

• Weld Visual Inspection – Checking surface appearance and weld soundness, distortion, adjacent parent metal attachment removal, readiness of welds to perform NDT on as per project NDT plan.

• NDE Witness & Report Review – Checking NDT sampling were done as per Project Approved NDT Plan based on Joint Category (Special, Primary, Secondary) & evaluate the Reports as per Specifications. Monitoring NDE crosschecking. Monitoring Weld Repair Excavation, Buttering, Penalty Joints.

• Monitoring the Heat straightness process was carried out as per parameters specified.

• Verifying Final Appearance after steel defects, weld defects & NDE defects and release for Painting.

• Verifying that welding procedures, welder qualifications, and equipment meet the project and code requirements and Oversee adherence to welding procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR).

• Check Installation of accessories (Ladders, Platform/Gratings, Handrail etc.) & overseeing contractor installation works for piping, ducts, floors, cable trays, scaffolding, racks, brackets, helideck and associated platform systems at the OSS/fabrication yard.

• Maintaining detailed inspection reports, including weld maps, test results, and defect records and Ensure traceability of materials and welding records for quality assurance.

• Familiar with NORSOK M101, ISO-5817, EN 1090-2, ISO 15614-1, IACS – 47, DNVGL OS C401 & Strong knowledge of applicable standards and regulations (DIN VDE, IEC, offshore guidelines, ASR, VDI).

• Experienced in inspection and verification of offshore structural steels ranging from S235, S275, S355 to S420, S460. Proven expertise in material compliance, weld inspection, impact toughness verification for primary and secondary offshore structures.

• Coordinated with Class surveyors for CE marking and Final certification of structural and fabricated items & Acted as the main point of contact between EPC subcons & Notification body to manage certification requirements, audit comments, and close-out actions.

• Supported BSH audits, including vendor facility reviews, assessment of production capability, and checks for regulatory compliance on offshore and HVDC projects.

• Ensured certification requirements were met through proper inspection planning, material and weld traceability control, and alignment with project ITPs and EU regulations.

• Experienced in coordinating certification activities with major Certification Bodies, including Lloyd’s Register (LR), ABS, DNV, and Bureau Veritas (BV).

• Ensured Mechanical completion of structural panels and blocks & following up with fabrication punch points and managing IRNs, IRCs, and relevant ITRs in accordance with approved checklists and project requirements & reviewing the compilation of MRB with all backup documents with agreed traceability.

• Monitoring installation progress, safety implementation, and work environment, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, client standards, and industry best practices. Reviewing and following up on installation records, deviations, and non-conformities, supporting timely resolution and close-out.

PIPING/DUCTING: -

• Understanding the Project Scope & Specification and Preparing ITP and taking Client Approval.

• Performing Material Inspection by Visual, dimension check, Heat No. PMI (Alloying Materials) verification of correctness, identification and correlation with MTC.

• Check fit up for Site & shop Spools are as per drawings, Verify Base metal thickness, Weld Face, Root gap, Tack weld Length and check Flange Serrations were free from Damages.

• Perform Dimensional & Visual examination upon Welding completion & inspect for visual defects such as spatters, Undercut, Lack of reinforcement, Sharp Edges. Surface Porosity, Crack, Weld discoloration.

• Inspecting Spool Visually & Ensuring Pickling passivation carried out with Project Approved Chemicals

• Ensuring NDE was covered for the Weld Joints & Supports as per Project NDE Plan & ITP.

• Reviewing the Piping Test Packs with Limits on P&ID/D&ID & Isometric/Layout Drawings and Carrying out Line Walk for Construction completed Test Packs.

• Witnessing the Pressure test/Leak Test and preparing the Final inspection Test Packs & witnessing Draining & Familiar with ASME B16.5, SEC V, SEC VIII, SEC IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B16.11

• Witnessing the Reinstatement Inspection for Connected Spools & Ensure proper gaskets were used as per ISO Drawing BOM & checking Flange Bolt Final Torquing.

INSULATION:

• Understanding the Project Scope & Insulation procedure specification (IPS) and Preparing ITP and taking client, company and certification body Approval. Inline with NORSOK R004.

• Attending the Pre-Inspection meeting & kick off meetings and clarifying the doubts, contradictions between the parties involved as well as ensuring that the vendors & sub-vendors facilities and personnels were skillful and qualified to perform the specified jobs.

• Inspecting Insulation Materials Visually, Thickness, Density, Wire mesh/Vapor Barrier Quality as per standards, specifications, Material data sheets and application guidelines.

• Experienced and well versed in carrying out inspection for different Insulation classes as per NORSOK-M004 and combination of Insulation classes. Knowledge on different ratings & its properties A, B, H.

• Knowledge on Cold Insulation, Hot Insulation & Acoustic Insulation and Insulation Category/Operating Temperature for Granular, Cellulose, Fibrous types of insulation.

• Performing the condition assessment inspection for the old assets under insulation and assisting the Integrity team for further evaluation.

• Knowledge on different material specifications (CS, SS) and impact of CUI process, CUI prevention & mitigation and assessment of CUI.

• Performing area release Inspection prior to Insulation application for the Piping Test Packs/Loops, Structural items, Ducting Lines, Equipment’s, Tanks etc.

• Ensuring paint release note received from the Coating team and check for any damage on substrate prior to giving clearance for Insulation application.

• Inspection of Insulation pins, Insulation supports are installed as per typical insulation layout, Project specifications, vendor recommendations.

• Ensuring EHT meggering (continuity) were done prior & post insulation, verifying whether aluminum foils installed on Heat traced pipes were properly installed on cable and substrate for uniform heat dissipations.

• Verifying Insulation Supports, Slip Rings, End caps, Insulation Pins, Number of Layers, Drain Holes.

• Experienced in Installation Inspection of Metallic Claddings (SS, Alu-Zinc, Galvanized steels). Non-Metallic Claddings (GRP cladding, FEF Armachek) Securing Bands, Thermal & Fire rated boxes and Ensuring Proper Color coding were done as per Project Specification.

• Performing Installation Inspection of Penetrations (Filled and Non-Filled types) and knowledge on Nofirno materials, Lambda, Roxtek and reviewing the penetration dossiers as per fire rating class. Also inspecting the ribanding of insulations on penetrations as per Class requirements.

• Preparing Inspection reports and circulating the status to all involved parties, familiar with preparation of Daily reports, Surveillance reports, non-conformity reports, Stage wise inspection and Final Inspection reports.

• Raising safety observations in cause of any deviations and adhering to the safety data sheets and guidelines of insulation manufacturers and project requirements, aware of different PPE used during insulation activities such as removable coveralls, googles, respiratory masks, gloves, helmets and safety shoes, etc.,

COATING:-

• Understanding the Project Scope & Specification then Reviewing & taking approval of Inspection test plan (ITP), method of statement (MS), Quality Control Procedures (QCP), material approval.

• Attending the Kick-off meeting & discussing any clarifications, conflicts that noticed on Specification & Mutually agree with all Parties for Proceedings. Discussing Reference Area Placement.

• Performing Material Receiving Inspection for Paint, Thinner, Metallic & non- Metallic abrasives based on approved PO, Project Specification, Batch Certificate, PDS, MSDS, GHS Label.

• Reviewing the Sieve Analysis, Conductivity reports & Storage recommendation from Manufacturer.

• Reviewing the List of Qualified Painting/Blasting operators as per Project Specification & also review the past work History of Sub-contractors involved in the Project.

• Maintaining the Calibration Log & Reviewing the List of Instruments that were used, if Damaged/about to expire then sending to Approved Lab for Repairing & further Calibration.

• Monitoring the ambient conditions during Blasting/Painting Application & measuring Dry & wet bulb Temperature, Dew Point Temperature, Relative Humidity, Substrate Temperature.

• Evaluating the Cleanliness by Ensuring that surface is free from Rust, Steel defects, Weld defects, Oil/Grease Contaminants. Also witnessing Blotter test to evaluate compressed air contaminations.

• Witnessing & Evaluating the Surface Preparation done by Abrasive Blasting/Power tool cleaning, that are free from Marks, Burrs, Sharp Edges & checking the Dust Level by Pressure sensitive Tape.

• Inspecting & evaluating the Surface Profile/Roughness requirements by Profile Comparator, Replica Tape/Dial Gauge method & checking soluble salts by Bresle patch method.

• Verifying the Mixing ratios as per Paint Manufacturer for Single/Two Pack Paints, including thinner.

• Ensuring that application is in a proper way like nozzle distance, Application angle, Hand movement of applicator to avoid coating defects such as dry spray, sagging, orange peel.

• Measuring the WFT & also ensure that Stripe coats were applied on all Inaccessible & weld Areas.

• Measuring the DFT & Holiday Testing after considering curing time, Verify the DFT values were met as per Project Specification/Paint Manufacturer.

• Witnessing the Non-Destructive test for Paint by PIG, pull off Adhesion test or Cross/X- Cut Test.

• Evaluating the paint defects & recommending for repair as per Painting Procedure/Method Statement and ensuring proper feathering was done on the localized Repaired surface.

• Aware of the Cause & Mitigation of paint defects & failures such as Pin Holes, Sagging, Flaking, Blistering, Chalking, Brush Marks, Blooming, Wrinkling, Mud Crack, Saponification, Orange Peel.

• Performing Inspections on Thermal Spray aluminum lines by Verifying surface preparation (cleanliness, profile), monitoring thermal spray process (equipment, spray parameters, thickness), conducting final inspection (DFT, adhesion, defects) and ensuring documentation & compliance.

• Proficient in inspecting and ensuring compliance across all stages of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) application, including surface preparation, primer and Chartek material application, thickness verification, adhesion testing, slope & coat back requirements and final inspection, in alignment with industry standards (ISO/NORSOK) and manufacturer specifications.

• Preparing Daily/weekly/Final Dossier Reports & raising RFI for client/class as per approved ITP Stages.

• Liaising with Client & Contractor for the close out of punch list/snag list & NCR reports.

ARCHITECTURE: -

• Experienced in Installation Inspection of LSA/FFA Items, Carpentry Items, Sanitary Items, Penetrations Filling/Non-filling types and other Critical elements.

• Experienced in Installation Inspection of Vinyl Floorings, Refractories in Heaters & Boiler Sidewalls.

• Performing final installation inspection and function testing of Mechanical and Pneumatic doors (Fire rated and non-fire rated), Liaising with certifying authority to witness Hose test.

• Performing final installation inspection for Mechanical liners and sandwich panels, ceiling panels installed for partitions, check the ratings inline with Fire Integrity plans.

• Conducting Final Room Completion/Area Completion Inspection & handing over to Vendor/Client.

• Inspection the Room Integrity test and assisting pre-commissioning and operation team for the area inspection clearance.

• Familiar with NORSOK C002 Standards and NORSOK Safety standards S-001 Technical safety, S-002 Working environment,

Employment History:

Designation : Structural & Mechanical Completion Surveyor

Employer : Dragados Offshore SA

Contr./Client : TENNET / LR

Duration : Oct 2025 to Present

Project Handled: - New Builds (Modules) / Conversion

1)HVDC 2GW Project – Lanwin2, Balwin3, Lanwin4.

Designation : QA QC Inspector / Construction Coordinator.

Employer : Altera Infrastructure

Contr./Client : EQUINOR

Duration : Aug 2024 to Oct 2025

Project Handled: - New Builds (Modules) / Conversion

1)FPSO Rosebank Project – Redeployment in UK/Norway (Rosebank Field)

Designation : Vendor QA QC Inspector / Inspection Specialist

Employer : Tecnicas Reunidas

Contr./Client : Orlen, Qatar Energy, Saudi Aramco, KNPC, ADNOC

Duration : Nov 2023 to Present

Project Handled:- New Builds, Revamping & Turnarounds / Upstream & Mid-Stream Projects.

1)Qatar Energy – NFX-4 North Field Expansion Project - Qatar

2)PKN Orlen – Olefins Complex Expansion Project – Poland

3)Dalma Gas Development Project – Abu Dhabi

Designation : Sr. QA/QC Inspector – Mechanical, Structural, Coating, Insulation, Arch., HVA/C.

Employer : Drydocks World Dubai – Dubai, UAE

Contr./Client : Altera Infrastructure, YINSON, Aker BP, SBM Offshore, Petrofac, Tennet, Bluewater, P&O, SAIPEM, ADNOC, UAE-Navy, MODEC

Duration : May 2019 to Sep 2023

Project Handled:- New Building/Conversion/Refurbishment/Repair

1)Altera Infrastructure – FPSO Rosebank, FPSO Voyageur Spirit, FSO Brasilia (Redeployment)

2)Tennet / Petrofac / Mcdermott – BorWin 3 & 6 – HVDC Converter Platform.

3)Aker BP – Hugin’s – Jacket & Topside Modules, Valhall – Topside Modules [HVDC].

4)Petrofac/Tennet – HKZ-Alpha & Beta (Hollandse Kust Zuid Platform- Offshore Windfarm)

5)SBM Offshore/Equinor – TMS-JC (Johan Castberg Turret Mooring System)

6)SAIPEM/Saudi Aramco – Refurbishment of Rig – Sea Lion -7, Perro Negro – 8

7)ADNOC – Refurbishment of Rig QARNIN & Rig Marrawah, Rig Butinah, Rig Al-Hail

8)MODEC - FPSO Guanabara MV31 (Repair – Mechanical Package)

9)DIXSTONE – FSO Pargo Refurbishment (Turret & Mechanical Package)

10)ENI – FLNG Tango & FSU Excalibur (Conversion & Redeployment)

11)SAIPEM – FIRENZE FPSO Ivory Coast (Conversion & Assent Integrity Management)

12)YINSON – FPSO Atlanta (Repair & Conversion– Mechanical Package)

13)Bluewater/OTTCO – Ras Markaz Crude Oil Park (2 Calm Buoy & 1 Plem)

14)Scrubber Retrofit Projects – TMS Tankers, MAERSK, Springfield

15)UAE Navy – Refurbishment of Navy Ships A61,A82,P162,L66

Designation : QC Plant Inspector -Mechanical, Piping/NDE, Coating & PFP, Insulation

Employer : NBTC (Nasar M. Al Baddah General Trading Company) – KNPC Kuwait

Contr./Client : JGSK, FDH, TR, Wood (Ex. Amec Foster Wheeler), KNPC, KOC.

Duration : May 2018 to Mar 2019

Project/Shutdown Handled:-

1)KNPC CFP - MAA (Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery Project).

2)KNPC CFP - MAB (Mina Abdullah Refinery Project).

3)KNPC NRP - Al Zour (Mina AL-Zour New Refinery Project).

Designation : QC Inspector - Mechanical & Piping

Employer : GITES Technical Solutions Pvt. Ltd. – India

Contr./Client : TOSHIBA (TPSC India Pvt. Ltd.), BHEL

Duration : Sep 2017 to Apr 2018

Project/Shutdown Handled:-

1)NTPC Thermal Powerplant-Darlipalli, Vasavi (2*800MW)

Designation : Sr.QA/QC Engineer – Boiler, Piping, Painting, Insulation, PFP/Refractory

Employer : Mas Powermech Arabia – Saudi Arabia

Contractor : Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI),ABENGOA,GE,POYRY

Duration : Feb 2016 to Aug 2017

Project/Shutdown Handled:-

1) Shuqaiq Steam Powerplant-Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia-KSA (4*720MW)

2)WAS Integrated Solar & Combined Cycle Power Plant (1390 MW) Turaif, KSA

3)RAWEC-RABIGH IWSPP (840 MW) Rabigh, KSA

4)SAUDI ARAMCO'S Jazan Refinery and Terminal Project, Baish, KSA

Designation: Engineer (TPI) – Welding & NDE

Employer : Nest Inspection Services - India

Clients : ALSTOM, CPCL, TVS, Caterpillar, IOCL.

Duration : Jan 2014 to Dec 2015

Personal Details:

Date of Birth : 17-01-1993

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : Indian

Language Known : Tamil, English, Telugu, Hindi & Malayalam

Driving License : India (valid till 2032), UAE (valid till 2025)

Address : T11, Al Raffa Street, Burdubai, Dubai, UAE

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