 Certified Senior Welding Inspector (10010148) from AMERICAN WELDING

UVVSSS RAJESWARA RAO

**-**-***/*/***, Shalivahana nagar, (M) 0091 970-***-****

Moosarambagh, Hyderabad, Pin Code 500 036 A.P. India Email: d3pdci@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking assignments in Quality Control/ Assurance with a reputed organization; preferably in Mechanical Construction Industry.

Professional Synopsis

 Certified Senior Welding Inspector (10010148) from AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY and over 24 years of experience in projects with focus on implementing quality systems.

 A keen planner, strategist & leader with expertise in handling Quality Systems. Technical Perview includes

o Inspection of on-shore and off-shore structures, viz., tanker berths, pipe racks, pipe supports, piping fabrication, marine breasting / mooring dolphins, LNG Storage & Atmosphere Tanks; piping erection in berths for conformance to drawings and specifications.

o Inspection of Hydrostatic-test and Pneumatic test.

 Also quite familiar with most construction codes & standards such as:

-ASME SECII A;B;C ASME V, ASME VIII, ASME IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, NACE, API-1104; API620 & API650&AWSD1.1;.BS287(1,2);BS288(1,2);BS10045(1,2).

- ISO 9001: 2000.

 An effective communicator with strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities.

Core Competencies

Process Management & Control

 Responsible for overall profitability of operations and accountable for strategic utilization and deployment of available resources to achieve organizational objectives.

 Designing and executing innovative systems and processes for enhanced monitoring and control of resources and improved delivery of customer service.

Quality Control & Projects

 Preparation of Quality Assurance & executing Quality Control Procedures. Conducting internal quality audits and coordinate with management representative in ISO 9000 documentations.

 Establishing quality standards, implementing stringent quality control systems to enhance quality of products and reduce rejection level through continuous inspections to observe better compliance.

 Generating weld maps, weld summary, inspection test plan, and mechanical completion punch list.

 Conducting surveillance check of welders and welding consumables.

 Prepare reports/ as-built drawings & pipe book and work in close coordination with client and third party surveyors. Prepare fabrication drawings as per approved drawings.

 Fabricate & inspect storage tanks, fabricate & erect power transmission and microwave communication towers.

 Review of document such as Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification

 Record (PQR), and Welder Qualification Record.

 Materials receiving inspection of piping materials, structural materials and gaskets and welding

 electrode and filler materials. Review NDE procedure and Positive Materials Identification System.

 Review parent metal and weld joint identification system . Review of electrode issuance control procedure

 Review of Heat Treatment procedure. Fabrication shop qualification and approval. Welding consumable

 verification, Daily visual inspection of storage and handling. Welding equipment calibration verification

 electrode baking oven, portable oven and inspection instruments.

 Positive Materials Identification of low alloy steel, duplex stainless steel, Cooper Nickel Materials.

 Pre-welding and weld joint fit-up inspection, In- process welding inspection.

 Post welding visual inspection and weld repair verification.

 Witness of Hardness testing and post welding heat treatment

 Production weld and welder repair rate assessment (by joint wise and by linear wise)

 Final inspection of completed pipe spools and structural components. Final inspection for release.

 Percentage coverage of NDE as per applicable standard (by line wise, Drawing wise and welder wise)

 Final welding documentation (welding summary report, record weld map and NDT reports)

 Controlling the issue of NCRs to record any non- conforming items and ensuring that appropriate corrective actions are taken. Vendor inspection for API oil storage tank, Pressure Multimedia filters etc.

 Inspection of Plumbness, pneumatic test, oil penetrant test, vacuum test, Hydro test, and final settlement inspection of tanks. Monitor the ultrasonic test for thickness measure inspection prior to Tie- In.

 Welding Inspection activities on normal Tie-In job and Hot Tapping

 Review Hydrostatic test procedure Check calibration of pressure gauge and safety relief valve

 Hydrostatic test inspection of plant piping and pipe line Reinstatement Inspection.

Career Highlights

BUREAU VERITAS (BVQI) Abu Dhabi for YEMGAS YEMEN(Jan 2009-till date)

III Party inspection - Sr. Surveyor

o Hands of Inspection Experience in OIL & GAS Industry. Reviewing of Drawing, ITP, WPS, PQR, Performance Qualifications and Review of Radiograph Films.

o Approving & Witnessing of Hydro, pneumatic tests, N.D.T. Activities, P.W.H.T., Hardness, surface preparation reports.

o Third Party Inspection for Contracting Companies. During the shut-down Visual Inspection of Tanks, vessels, Towers, Exchangers, Coolers, Furnace etc.,

o Inward Material Inspection According to Material test certificates.

o Inspection of Welding & Fabrication.

o Preparation of Final Documents.

BUREAU VERITAS (BVQI) Abudhabi for ADMA-OPCO OFFSHORE(Jan 2008-Dec 2009)

HD 2500 Barge and HD 1000 Barge (Umm shaif Field), Abudhabi

Sr. Surveyor

o Work Involved as a Client Representative (ADMA-OPCO) to supervise work done by the EPC contractor in (Hyundai HD-2500 Barge & HD-1000 Barge) for their Offshore activities.

o Line pipe inspection to verify physical damage if any and weld joint identification

o Check edge preparation, surface cleaning, de-magnetization

o Check fit-up and root & hot pass welding, time lapse between passes, clamp removal

o Verify welding parameters, consumables and compliance to approved WPS

o Ensure welders deployed for this project are in approved welders list

o Visual inspection of inter-pass cleaning, weld cap profile of completed welds and mark defective areas for rectification. There shall be no repair work after tensioner

o Ensure that repair welds are carried out in accordance with approved WPS

o Monitor NDT and review radiographs and other NDT reports

o Check qualification of NDT operators and implementation of NDT procedures.

o Witness UT lamination check and completed welds as per specification requirement

o Interpretation of 100% radiographs and review NDT reports

o Witness MPI on repair weld joints and hardness tests as required by specification

o Review and sign radiography test and other NDT reports

o Check implementation of approved coating procedures.

o Verify consumable batch numbers and data sheets

o Check surface preparation and ensure CTE coating is tapered to feather edge

o Check calibration of holiday detection and temperature gauges

o Check application of filed joint coating and witness holiday detection tests

o Check dope temperature and filling, clamping, cooling etc. to comply with approved coating procedures.

o Installation of 14 no of various platforms, 4 leg jacket including top sides and bridges, flare plot farms, 3-leg jackets including top sides and flare booms, accommodation platforms 3-leg jacket including top side and bridges, 1no water injection plat form , 3 – leg jacket including top side and 3nos compression Platform.

PETRO RABIGH (Joint Venture between Saudi Aramco and Japan). (Jan 2006– Dec 2007)

as a PROJECT INSPECTOR.

o Possess good technical knowledge in conducting QA/QC inspection such as:-

Material Verification & Traceability, Fit-up & Visual Welding Inspection

Welding Procedure Qualification Test (WPQT) and Welder Qualification Test (WQT).

o Blasting & Painting/Coating Inspection including underground pipe wrapping, insulation & also fire-proofing Installation & Insulation. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection, which include Radiography Interpretation, Ultrasonic Test, Magnetic Particle Inspection & Dye Penetration Inspection.

o Hydrostatic Test, Pneumatic Test, Leak Test & Flushing Inspection. Level & Plumpness/Verticality Check (able to take reading via auto-level & theodolite). Capable of preparing & producing Project Quality Plan (PQP), Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) & Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Inspection & Test Plan (ITP), Fabrication & Erection Procedure, Painting

o Procedure, Inspection Formats/Checklist and also Repair Procedure. Capable also in conducting ISO 9000 QMS Audit. Having attended numerous numbers of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) inductions and awareness programs through out those years of involvement in

o construction of Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Plant, provided the understanding and knowledge required in implementing project Quality Management System successfully and safely.

o Protective coatings. Fire proofing & protection. Refractory linings. Thermal insulations. Heat shrink sleeves. Wrapping and coatings

RANHILL PETRONEEDS JOINT VENTURE SUDAN.(Sep 2004- Nov 2005)

as Welding Engineer.

o Maintaining quality in pipe spool fabrication shop and Storage tanks .

o Conducting WQT and preparing relevant documents for Clients approval.

o Liaising with NDT inspections and maintaining records. Data collection on non-conformity and implementation of corrective actions.

o Involve in the introduction of ISO 9000 and quality management system documentations.

o Preparation of quality documents as per clients standards.

o Blasting & Painting/Coating Inspection including underground pipe wrapping, insulation & also fire-proofing; Installation & Insulation

AL- HUSSEININ INSPECTION COMPNY (HAINSCO) SAUDI ARABIA.(May 2000-July2004)

as QA/ QC Engineer

o Fabrication & inspection of raw material, weld quality, welder selection, NDT reports, pipe support fabrication.

o Hydro test & commissioning.

o Preparation of completion reports, as built drawings, pipe book and preparation of quality documents as per client standards.

o Maintaining quality in flow line welding and maintain documentation.

o Liaising with NDT inspections and maintaining records. Data collection on non-conformity and implementation of corrective actions.

o Involve in the introduction of ISO 9000 and quality management system documentations.

o Preparation of quality documents as per clients standards.

o Analyzed root causes & initiated action plans/ counter-measures

M/S NECOSHCUBERT AND SALZER CONSTRUCTIONS LTD. INDIA (April 1999 to April 2000)

as Deputy Manager QA/ QC

o Maintaining quality in valves.

o Conducting WQT ; leak testing and preparing relevant documents for Clients approval.

o Liaising with NDT inspections and maintaining records. Data collection on non-conformity and implementation of corrective actions.

o Involve in the introduction of ISO 9000 and quality management system documentations.

o Preparation of quality documents as per clients standards.

M/s AL-KHAJA CO-OPER HEAT INSPECTION CO., DUBAI. (July 1997 to Feb 1999)

as QA/ QC Engineer

o On-shore/ off-shore structures, viz. tanker berths, pipe racks, pipe supports, piping arrangements in berths for conformance to drawing and their welding quality.

o Insulation, pipe coatings, hydro test, pneumatic test.

o Introduction of ISO 9000 and quality management system documentations.

o Preparation of quality documents as per clients standards.

M/s MTAR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ., INDIA. Aug1986 to June 1997

as QA/ QC Engineer

o Maintaining quality in different types projects.

o Conducting WQT ; leak testing and preparing relevant documents for Clients approval.

o Liaising with NDT inspections and maintaining records. Data collection on non-conformity and implementation of corrective actions.

o Introduction of quality management concepts viz., Data collection on daily basis regarding rejections & non- conformity

o Analyzed root causes & initiated action plans/ counter-measures.

o Dimensional inspections. Different type hardness checks, material inspection.

Duties & Responsibilities handled/discharged during these assignments includes, but not limited to:

Check and verify that the material receiving report comply with the approved quality plans, ITPs, specified standard requirements and to make sure that appropriate MTCs are available, attached and purchased from the approved vendors list only.

Check the dimensions of the fabricated pipe spools in accordance with the approved isometric drawings/designs.

Check the complete installation of the lines in accordance with the approved drawings, scope of work etc. along with the support installations on the lines.

To witness the flange installations along with the torque and verifying the flange rating, gasket rating, material and size of studs, bolts and nuts.

Check the complete installation of the line in accordance with the approved isometric drawings and rise the punch list items prior to the hydro test.

Review the complete hydrostatic test package for the completed documents and reports for the flanges installations, support installations, fabrication and erection of pipe spool, pre hydro checklist, post hydro checklist, line flushing report, weld joint summary and NDE reports, piping and instrument diagram, piping arrangement plan, isometric drawings and the calibration certification for the relief valves, pressure gauges, etc. prior to the hydro test of the line.

Witness the hydrostatic test of the completed installed line in accordance with the relevant standards as required.

To reinstate the completed hydrostatic test line and verify the installation of the flow control valves, check valves, globe valves, nozzles and other instruments related to prior removal of the hydrostatic test of the line and verify the punch list items prior to and after the hydrostatic test of the line.

To coordinate with the client inspector in all technical matters pertaining to the approval of the test package and clearing of the punch list items and the log book entries.

Prepare, review and monitor approved quality plans and special procedure required to start the project construction activities.

Performance includes testing work at job locations to determine the quality of surface preparation and

of various paint, coating or lining installations.

The specialized work can include dry film thickness measurements, Holiday & pull-off adhesion testing,

peel-off testing, field chemical testing, PH measurements and others. Moreover familiar with the

NACE, SSPC and ISO standard test practices.

experience even extended to work in various aspects of Cryogenic, Thermal, Acoustic insulations for piping & equipment in various process area’s cryogenic, brine, glycol, chilled water, hot water, steam condensate, steam, high temperature hot water piping, vessels, towers, drums, exchangers and various other equipments, turbines, breechings, stacks, exhaust, and boilers. Vast experienced in industrial installation techniques for insulation systems and well conversant with process industries practice codes and standards.

Well experienced in monitoring qualification and production work performed by contractor to ensure compliance with job specifications and agreed-to quality standards, shall able to notify the contractor in a timely manner of any work deficiencies or potential deficiencies based on monitoring of material qualifications and the installation process.

Experienced in inspecting the integrity of newly installed lining by hammer test before dry out and after dry out, reporting anomalies to the owner and involving in cases of repair and maintenances of existing equipment to provide recommendations concerning the need and extent of repairs and procedures to be used to make those repairs. Well conversant to resolve of conflict between specified standards and installed refractory quality with expert solutions.

Specialized skills/responsibilities handled:

Organizing arranging stage inspections with Sub-contractor, clients inspection for the implementation of project ITP per client requirement according to the job specification and standard.

Preparing and assisting to prepare the quality control plans, ITPs, special procedures for welding fabrication, mechanical, bolt tightening, NDT procedures etc. for clients review and approval.

Perform witness, review NDT examinations and interpretation of radiographic films.

Conduct/ perform UT,PT,MPT & RT tests as per requirement.

Conduct site inspection during welding and fabrication activities in compliance with approved QA/QC plan.

Prepare and submit welding procedure specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for client’s approval.

Conducts hardness tests for Rock well, Brinnel & Vickers values.

Conducting pressure testing for pipelines, valves, vessels etc. as per ASTM standards.

Review of vendors quotations for piping valves, spools, fittings etc. technical conformance.

Organizing and Supervising testing of major material equipment components to the factory during the manufacturing stage and release for shipment.

Inspection of material, tools and equipments (welding machines, electrode oven etc) delivered to site/fabrication yard.

Liaison with the sub-contractors so as to ensure that their quality systems meet with client’s approval.

Prepare and submit periodical test report for welding, fabrication, NDT, internal audit reports etc and to follow up for the required corrective actions.

Prepare, review, monitor and revise the inspection test plans on regular basis.

Prepare, update and submit relevant inspection reports, such as inspection look ahead schedule, request for inspection (RFI) summary report, Non Conformance Summary (NCR) report, material receiving & Inspection Report (MRIR) etc.

Detection and measurement of weld discontinuities and supervisors of individuals involved.

Supervision of quality control methods, procedures and acceptance criteria, interpret drawings and other documents.

Verify base metals, consumables, equipments etc.

Inspect and witness testing activities and when performed by out side agencies.

Inspection of edge preparation and, joint assembly as per procedure and drawings.

Supervision of filler materials are maintained in good conditions.

Perform visual inspection, witnessing WQT, PQR, NDT Test preparation of weld maps & weld joints etc.

Coordinate all activities in material handling, storage as to ensure adequate protection to materials.

Inspection of all site installations as to ensure its confirms to approve drawings and to meet the relevant standards. Inspection witness of testing and commissioning with the sub contractors.

Prepare mechanical shop drawings and as built drawings for the project.

Carried out of inspection of 3 layer PP/PE Concrete Weight coating.

Carried out of Anode inspection and Thermit welding inspection

The above tests carried out with Client specifications and Approved procedures and ITP.

Inspection of consumable as per WPS. Review the WPS, witness of PQR,

Prepare and check the quantity and quality of the welding consumable to meet the requirements of project.

Control and periodically check the electrode baking and issuance log and maintain electrode baking and maintaining oven temperature.

Carry out fit-up and welding inspection on daily basis.

Monitoring welding inspection with various materials.

Ensuring that accurate calibration records are maintained for all welding machines, inspection and

testing instruments in use.

Periodically inspect preheat and inter pass temperature.

Review and updating on the ISO drawing of the daily fit-up and welding inspection report, NDT report

details.

Prepare daily welding inspection summary report.

Prepare the weekly monitoring welder performance Record and overall rejection rate.

Monitoring NDE % line wise and welder wise.

Monitor Post Weld Heat Treatment - (PWHT).

Educational Credentials & Certifications

Academic qualifications:

Secondary school certificate (SSLC) Board of Andhra pradesh

Higher Secondary certificate (HSE).

Technical qualifications:

Mechanical Engineering Diploma from State Board of Technical

Education and Training Andhra Pradesh, India.

Certified Senior Welding Inspector (10010148) from AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY

ASNT Level II IN UT ; RT; PT ; MT AND VT.

QMS LEAD AUIDTOR (ISO 9000 : 2000) from NRPBT

Certified ISO 9000 & Total quality management.

Certified ADOR Welding inspector

SAFETY COURSES :

Sea Survival.

Fire Fighting

HUET Training.

H2S B.A Training

ADMA Safety Induction Course..

Computer Skill :

M S OFFICE

Lotus Notes

Other Particulars

Languages : English, Hindi & Telugu

Date of Birth : 31ST August, 1965

Passport details : F6071122 Dated 18/01/2006. Valid 17/01/2016.

(U.V.V.S.S.S.RAJESWARA RAO)

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