NDT / Welding

First /Given Name

:

ARUMUGAM

Family / Surname

:

Gnanaguru

Date of Birth

:

May 02, 1975

Nationality

:

Indian

Profession

:

NDT, Quality Assurance / Quality Control ( Mechanical Equipment / Welding / NDT/ Structural) for oil & Gas pipeline, offshore, onshore project, Pressure Vessels, Marine, Heavy Equipment Manufacturing, Boilers , Static & Rotatic Equipment, Structurals Installation

Educational Background

Professional Qualification

:

:

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E - PT) , Diploma in Mechanical Engineering ( DME ) -1993

Professional Exp : 19 years

ASNT NDT LEVEL –III in RT,UT,PT & MT (http://www.asnt.org/certification/cert/certdetail.cfm?id=184195)

Exposure with TOFD, Phased Array (PA) in AUT

QMS - Lead Auditor Certification from IRCA

CSWIP - 3.1 Welding Inspector ( Cert. No. 61566 )

Familiarity on codes and standards

• ASME

• API

• ASTM

• BS

• CP-189

• AWS

Language(s) known : English,Tamil,Hindi,Telugu,Malayalam

Software known : Primavera, MS Project ,SAP

Summary of Experiences : Over 18 Years of valuable experience in Oil and Gas, pressure vessel, heavy equipment manufacturing, Boilers and structural projects.

Responsible for the overall execution of the project that includes but is not limited to:

• Represent the company towards the Employer, Engineer, Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and all other Authorities or Agencies that might be required during the course of the Project.

• Responsible for client relations ultimately responsible for the safe and successful execution of the project.

• Protect the company’s interests and promote its image.

• Organising for Pre Inspection Meetings

• Ensure execution of the project in the fastest and most economical manner as well as to the highest possible quality satisfaction of all parties involved.

• Direct, manage and control the project team, along with the contractors, subcontractors to Conducting Audits to ensure that objectives are met through all project phases, and are in accordance with the procedures and policies of the Company.

• Participate in reviewing supplier Inspection and test plans

• Monitor the site construction activities and issuing Non conformance

• Enter into, modify, amend, and execute subcontracts with respect to the project,

• Execute change orders with contractors, subcontractors, approve requisitions, approve or withhold progress payments. Provide releases and final payments to subcontractors subject to the RM’s approval.

• Execute change orders and perform under notices, as requested by the employer,

• Ensure availability and provision of all resources

• Safeguard the company’s assets

• Ensure the application of established procedures, as well as the maintenance of the cooperation and communication between the various sections.

• Provide proper internal reports , following the company procedures

• Onshore Module Fabrication and Offshore of Oil & Gas Production Platforms.

• Pipelines and onshore pipes and systems

• Pressure Vessel Fabrication.

• Tank Installation Refurbishment.

• Steel Structure Works for Bridge construction,Airport expansion works

• Oil & Gas Processing Plants as Inspection in service and Repair Facilities. Platform Fabrication &installation and Infrastructure of inspection in service.

• All types of Fabrication, Welding Methods, Procedures and Materials.

• Visual Inspection and Radiographic Interpretation.

• Non-Destructive Testing Methods.

• Welding Procedures and Welder Qualifications.

• Engineering Modifications.

• Positive material Identification ( PMI ) testing

• Oil & Gas Processing Plants and pipelines.

• Dimensional Control and Cross Checking.

• Pressure Testing, Flushing and Re-Instatement of Vessels, Piping Systems

And Pipelines.

• Hydro-Testing.

• Piping Test Pack Systems.

• International Standards and Codes of practice for Welding and Fabrication ofor structural and presuure vessels.

• Health, Safety and Environmental Issues.

• Static and rotary equipment Installation, alignment checking,

• Precommissioing and commissioning of equipment & Machinery

Details of Experiences

Period

From: June 2010

To : Present Company : Germanischer Lloyds Noble Denton, UAE

Position : LEAD QA/QC / NDT LEVEL III

Project Description: Shah Gas Development Project, Abudhabi- 1000 MMSCFD feed gas processing plant .

Function & Responsibilities:

• Reviewing P&ID, Project Drawings and scope

• Reviewing Revision Drawings Index and site queries

• Monitoring and witnessing spools received from fabrication free from damages, verifying identification & reviewing material certificates of receiving spools and fittings

• Witnessing fit up – verified joint preparation, alignment and groove angle as per WPS

• Witnessing Gaskets, Valve visual inspection as per drawing

• Reviewing consumables batch certificates and auditing consumable’s store

• Reviewing calibration control log for all gauges, Master instruments and equipments

• Reviewing weekly welder’s performance reports, Reviewing weld audit report and monitoring weld parameters checking

• Inspection of all Quality Control activities like Surveillance of day to day welding and erection of pipelines

• Monitoring NDE of welds & reviewing NDE reports, Review the radiographic film interpretation, PAUT and documentation & release note for further activities

• Preparing weekly and monthly reports of welding activities

• Monitoring &Witnessing PWHT activities and reviewing calibration records & chart

• Reviewing NDT Test Packs and releasing for Hydro test

• Witnessing Hydro test, Line walk through and Reinstatement Inspection

• Witnessing preliminary alignment and final alignment of all Rotary Equipments

• Monitoring in the weather condition during Blasting & Painting activities

Project Description : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities assigned International Petroleum Investment Co. (IPIC) to execute the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP) project which will facilitate transferring 05~1.5 MMBBLD (1.8 MMBPD with DRA injection) of crude oil from Habshan production facilities to Fujairah main oil terminal (MOT) which is approximately 404 km.

• Reviewing the inspection test plan (ITP).

• Reviewing of specification and method statements.

• Inspection of Dynamic equipment like ship loading pumps, booster pumps, fire water pumps., etc. for installation,alignment checking, precommissioning and commissioning.

• Reviewing of welding procedures and performance quality record

• Qualify welding procedure and welder as per applicable code and standard

• Follow All NDT for welding for piping and tanks (main oil storage tank,surge relief tanks, firewater tanks & utility tank,etc.,).

• Supervision for PWHT process

• Raw material Inspection as per applicable code and standard

• Material Identification

• Interpretation of weld drawings and symbols

• Inspection of pipe fit up as per drawing and applicable code

• Involving in inspection and testing of static equipment like exchangers, columns and vessels

• Preparation of punch list and closing NCR

• Reviewing of NDT personnel qualification & certificates.

• Reviewing NDT procedures.

• Reviewing NDT Equipment Certifications and Validation According to Calibration Certification and Applied Codes and Specs

• Interpretation for Radiographic Films and Establish RT Repair Log

• Following Up Welding Repairs and RT Re Shoots.

• Witness for MUT, AUT, PT, Hardness and MPI Tests and Reviewing Reports.

• Reviewing NDT Packages for Releasing Items.

• Carrying out Hydro test for the pipe lines

• Preservation check on Equipment

Period

From: Dec 2008

To : May 2010 Company : Gulf Heavy Industries Company, Saudi Arabia

Position : NDT LEVEL III

Project Description : Pressure vessels, Heavy Equipment manufacturing company for the petrochemical, oil , Gas and power plant industries like SAUDI ARAMCO,SABIC,TECHNIP,HYUNDAI,SAMSUNG,DAILEM,TECHNICAS,SNAMPREGGATTI,SATORP,etc.,

Functions & Responsibilities

: • Responsible for Personnel Training and Certification

• Developing,Qualifying and approving preocedures,establishing & approving NDT techniques, interpreting codes,standards, specification,proceduresand designating particular NDT methods ,techniques,procedures to be used.

• NDT, Hydro / pneumatic testing on Pressure vessels (Vertical / Horizontal), heat exchanger, reactor, compressor, storage tanks, pumps and valves.

• Providing training and certification on MT, RT, UT and PT.

• Monitoring NDT Technician’s performance on regular basis

• Establishing Procedure & welder qualification.

• NDT on Pressure Vessels (Vertical/Horizontal), Heat Exchanger, Reactor, combustion chamber & air Nozzle, Teg Contactors,etc.,

• Hydro/Pneumatic Testing on Pressure Vessels (Vertical/Horizontal), Heat Exchanger, Reactor.

• Control/Monitoring of Welding Activities.

• Liaison work with Clients, TPI, ASME Authorized Inspectors, Aramco Inspectors regarding ongoing NDT Activities

• Hardness Testing

• Positive Material Identification (PMI) testing

• Co-ordinator for internal auditing and ASME & ARAMCO auditing

• Keeping records for NDT personnel and relevant quality documents.

• Recruiting personnel for QC and NDT activities

Period

From : Dec 2007

To : Dec 2008

Company : BUREAU VERITAS (BV), INDIA

Position : SENIOR SURVEYOR ( PROJECT MANAGER )

Project &Function Description : Review construction site sub contractors, Inspection Test Plans (ITP), method statements and construction procedures including approval of these documents, when required develop construction site inspection test plans, method statements, procedures to support construction sub contractors.

Developing, Qualifying and approving procedures, establishing & approving techniques, interpreting codes, standards, specification and procedures and designating particular NDT methods, techniques and procedures to be used.

NDT, Hydro / pneumatic testing on Pressure vessels (Vertical /Horizontal), heat exchanger, reactor, compressor, storage tanks, pumps and valves.

Providing training and certification on MT, RT, UT and PT.

Establishing Procedure & welder qualification.

Develop corporate construction site procedures, Inspection Test Plans

Inspection of fabricated Pressure vessels, Heat Exchangers, Heat recovery steam generators, Columns &Towers, Boilers & Panels, Storage tanks, Deaerator tanks Towers, Beams, Gas ducting and chimneys during Manufacture & Final stages in Compliance with the Drawing and National and International Codes & Standards Requirements.

Inspection of ID & FD Fans, Motors, Valves, Pipes, Tubes, Forgings, Castings, Pipe Fittings, Plates and Refractory etc.,

Witnessing / review and approval of Non-destructive examinations Such as RT, UT, MT & PT.

Witnessing of destructive tests at laboratories. Review and approval of QA Plans, Welding Procedures, Welders’ Qualification records,Heat Treatment records.

Interface with client’s construction supervisors and QC personnel to deal with specific issues.Witnessing of destructive tests at laboratories such as Tensile, Bend, Flattening, Impact and Hardness testing.

Ensure site quality records are maintained

Participate in vendor/supplier assessments as required and carry out quality system and compliance audits at vendors/suppliers premises

Period

From: Jan 2007

To : Dec 2007 Company : KOTHARI PETROCHEMICALS LTD,INDIA

Position : CONSULTANT

Project Description : PIB plant expansion

Functions & Responsibilities

: • Coordinating with project personnel for finding out the balance equipment supply from various vendors.

• Identifying the material shortfall to complete the project

• Coordinating with erection contractors (equipment and piping) for effective allocation of erection crew to finish the project as per drawing and schedule

• Periodic inspection of welding and structural fabrication, alignment of the equipment and piping erection

• Arranging for 3rd party inspection for X ray welding and Govt. authority for periodic inspection.

• Supervision of Hydraulic test, leak test, air test, blowing down with steam and vacuum test for appropriate equipment

• Coordinating with Pre commissioning activities

• Coordinating with electrical and instrumentation personnel for installation of various motors , transmitters, control systems, etc and commissioning of the above

• Coordinating with scaffolding, insulation and painting personnel

• Handing over the plant to regular maintenance personnel at the factory.

Company : ALDESAM MARINE ENGINEERING,BAHRAIN

( UNDER ASRY, BAHRAIN )

Period

From : Jun 2006

To : Jan 2007 Position : Manager

Project Description : Major contracting company for the mechanical,

Welding & electrical maintenance work company under the direct supervision and control of Arab Ship Repairing Yard ( ASRY), Bahrain. Managed the team of 150 technically qualified technicians, Engineers, designers, welders etc.,

Function &

Responsibilities

Managing the team of Mechanical, piping, electrical and fabrication team for repairing work of various ships.

Supervise for preparatory works in ships for structural work, cargo pipe line, fuel oil tanks, air vent line, ballistic tank,coolng line, sounding pipe, hot water line, steam line and mechanical items such as valves, pumps, gearboxes ,heat exchangers, strainers, etc., which includes fault identification, drafting and repairing .

Allocation of manpower and reporting to Top management on daily basis.

Co-coordinating with various department of ASRY and timely execution of the project. Follow up with Inspection agency for timely completion of the project.

Period

From: Jun 1993

To: Jun 2006 Company : FIVES CAIL, INDIA

Position : Manager – Quality Control

Project Description : Heavy equipment & machinery manufacturing Industry for the power plant, steel, sugar ,Cement and aero space Industries

Functions & Responsibilities : Inspection of fabricated equipments in compliance with International Standards

Inspection of Boilers & Pressure Vessels.

• Inspection of Structural including painting inspection.

• Inspection of Valves, Pipes, Tubes, Forgings, Gears, Gear Box, Pumps, Steel Castings, Plates etc.

• Inspection of Precision Machined components.

• Review construction site sub contractors, Inspection Test Plans (ITP), method statements and construction procedures including approval of these documents, when required develop construction site inspection test plans, method statements, procedures to support construction sub contractors.

• Witnessing of Destructive tests at laboratories.

Review and approval of various Non-destructive examinations such as Ultrasonic Testing, Penetrant Testing and Magnetic Particle Testing

• Interface with client’s construction supervisors and QC personnel to deal with specific issues

Review and approval of QA Plans, Welding Procedures, Welders’ Qualification records, Heat Treatment records, Procedures and Hydro test Procedures.

Witnessing and approval of WPS/PQR/WPQ.

• Planning and implementation of project schedules.Interaction with Clients, consultants and contractors for reviewing the status for project implementation.

• Supervision of Erection, commissioning and servicing of sugar plant equipment and machinery

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