QA/QC Welding Seniour Proffessional

Curriculum Vitae’

M.Krishna Sridhar

D.No:*-***/1, Sapthagiri Nagar,

Chinimusidiwada, Pendurthi,

Visakhapatnam,Andhrapradesh

India – 531173

House : (91-929******* (India)

E-mail: *******@*****.***

D.O.B and Age : 28 Nov 1978, 32 years

Nationality : Indian

Marital Status : Married

Profession : Quality Assurance and Control (QA / QC) and Welding

Seniour Professional

Objective: To gain the position of QA/QC Welding Senior Position in a well esteemed

Company

Languages Fluency: English, Hindi, Telugu

Academic Qualification:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (B.E.) - Welding Engineering from Indian Institute

Of Welding, India

• Post Diploma in Welding Technology (P.D.W.T.) – Post diploma in Welding Technology from Government Institute which covers Welding, DT & NDT extensively

• Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering(D.Met.E)-Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering

From Government Institute which covers Physical Metallurgy, material science extensively

Professional Qualification:

• Certified Welding Inspector from ISNT (includes Welding Inspection,codes and standard review,NDT)

• ASNT Level – II in Penetrant Testing(ASNT)

• ASNT Level – II in Magnetic Testing(ASNT)

• ASNT Level – II in Radiographic Testing(ASNT)

• ASNT Level – II in Ultrasonic Testing(ASNT)

• Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2000

• Computer Awareness Programme in Government Institute.

• Clean and Green programme by state government.

• H2S/BA certification course by Qatar Petroleum

• CPW permit holder by Qatar Petroleum

Memberships/ CV Approvals

• Life member in indian institute of welding(AM/R-8610-L)

• Life member in indian welding society(A-00807)

• Approved welding engineer by Qatar Petroleum

• Approved welding engineer by Oman Gas

Continuous Professional Development :

• Perusing MS (Master of Science) in Quality Management from Bits, Pilani, India.

• Short course on “Radiographic film interpretation” and phassed array UT conducted

by SIVERT INTERNATIONAL section of NDT, Qatar

• In house Welding Defects Trouble Shooting Methods and Techniques course conducted by Mr.K.Seshariri Rao(M.Tech,Welding Technology)

• Training Class on Communication Skills and Leadership Development course conducted at Larsen and Toubro Qatar Head Office, Qatar

Total Experience : 10 years Experience in Project QA/QC Management,

Welding, Inspection, NDT, Fabrication, Painting,

Auditing, Asset Integrity Management and other

QA / QC activities.

Career Profile:

A Professionally Qualified and Experienced Professional involved in Projects, Quality, Welding,NDT, Training, Analysis of Problem and effective decision making in the following jobs :

• Involved in Quality Management activities concerning construction of Refineries, Petrochemicals, fabrication of storage tanks, oil and Gas, Power Plants, cross country pipe lines and plant piping etc.

• Familiar with developing welding techniques and procedures for various materials and welding processes

• Skilled at troubleshooting of welding positions and welding equipment, material condition

• Excellent Co-ordination and problem solving skills with major International

and National Clients like Qatar Petroleum, Saudiarmco, Oman Gas, NTPC, HPCL,

for welding,QA/QC activities

• Subcontractor, NDT agencies, Vendors, Calibration agiencies coordination and liaison for smooth running of project.

• Develop, Review and approve Inspection Test Plan (ITP), WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), Non Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures and NDT Test plan for different projects under different contract specifications, Codes, standards and Class requirements. (QP/ARMACO/OMAN GAS).

• Quality and auditing. Participated in the auditing of Sub-contractors, vendors and different departments in the same company.

• Preparing, reviewing and approving Qualification of Welding procedures and Welders

• Inspection of different Piping systems and structural in Petrochemicals, Oil and gas, Oil refineries, Power plant piping and Cross-country pipelines etc.

• Radiographic film interpretation as per different codes and standards

• NDT (UT, MT, PT) Cross Checking.

• Witnessing of different types of Mechanical testing.

• Material Inspection as per standards and codes

• Painting Inspection of Oil & gas related Projects.(Piping & Structures)

• Training & maintaining the certification of welding inspection & NDT personnel.

• Well conversant with Codes and Standards like ASME,API,ASTM,IS,BS, QP, ARMCO,PDO etc

CARRIER HIGHLIGHTS

• Highly appreciated by the Client’s QP Site Construction Manager at Qatar Petroleum for reducing weld repair % drastically below1%

• Appreciated by senior management for resolving Quality issues at overseas yard.

• Trained inspection personnel from different reputed organizations and third party inspection services in Welding and NDT at different countries.

• Developed welded Procedure Qualifications for Carbon Steel, Stainless Steels,Low Alloy Seels,Nickel Alloys,P91,P22,P11 etc and dissimilar combinations for various projects

• Developing Procedure for offline Ultrasonic Testing,phassed array Ultrasonic Testing etc

• Estimating Quantity of Consumables required for Project

• Internal Calibration of Welding Machines and coordination with external calibration agencies

Experience/Service History

Employer Larsen and Tourbo, ATCO

Period From Aug 2010 to till date

Position Asst Manager QA/QC Welding

Nature of company activity Jubail Export Refinery Project,Saudiarabia

Responsibilities

• Functionally reporting to corporate QA/QC Manager

• Directly supervises(operationally):Project Quality Engineers, Quality Control Staff

• Preparation of QAP/ITP

• Welding procedures qualified with SMAW,GTAW,FCAW,MIG,SAW welding processes for various similar and dissimilar materials combinations

• Well conversant with Carbon Steels, Alloy Steels, Stainless Steels, Nickel Steels and dissimilar welding procedure qualifications etc

• Prepare Project Quality Audit schedule, conduct project quality audits

• Monitor the implementation of quality management system in project execution

• Involved in fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specification, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys

• Involved in preparing and revising welding procedures in accordance with specification requirements, materials correlated with Test Certificates

• Review/approve hydrostatic test package and witness hydrostatic test

• Review the welding and NDE status weekly and monthly reports

• Provided input for the correction of manufacturing process deficiencies

• Providing technical and administrative direction to assigned subordinate quality control or construction engineers

• Develops, administers and implements project multi discipline quality control program and procedures

• Direct contacts are with client representatives in relation to but not limited to quality,engineering,cost,schedules and progress reports

• Jobsite contacts are with field engineering, site management, subcontractor’s personnel, superintendents and the customer to maintain construction quality control

• Manage and control the Project Quality Engineering and front end production preparation activities for Quality

• Participates in major contract discussions and negotiations relating to quality control activities

• Review subcontractor documents for compliance to project quality control requirements

• Providing welding engineering,NDT support to the field superintendents and construction contractors

• Manage the Inspection and non conformance reporting processes for both Internal and External concerns

• Concern investigation and problem solving

• Ensure that Quality procedures and systems are maintained at all times

• Develop and coach Quality awareness and improvements in the department and workplace

• Staff development and training.Coaching,mentoring and appraisal of junior/trainee staff members

• Management of the support activities within the QC area for Calibration, goods Inwards Inspection, Testing

• Co-ordination with SK Engineering & Saudiarmco representatives for QA/QC issues

• Inspection of Piping,Structural,Valves etc

• Writing Inspection reports and recommending repairs to b carried out

• Dimensional and NDT Inspection during initial inspection and repair stages

• Goods inward inspection of 3rd party and new manufacture products

• Processing of inspection and Non-conformance reports

• Organise, plan and control work of welding inspections and all site welding inspectors

• Review drawings,specifications,job instructions, material and equipment available for welding operations

• Supervise the quality of contractors welding and fabrication work and carry out proper surveillance and inspection of welding activities

• Supervisors & Staff training

• Internal & External Calibrations of measuring and Testing equipments

• Review and approve mechanical procedures for use on site

• Ensure all welding quality control records are properly maintained and isometric packs are completed

• Witnessing Mechanical Testing and Non Destructive Testing

• Maintain non conformance report register and ensures timely close-out

Employer Larsen and Tourbo Limited, Qatar

Period February 2009 to Augest 2010

Position Asst Manager QA/QC Welding

Nature of company activity Gas Transmission Piping and Structural works in Qatar Petroleum

Responsibilities

• Preparation of welding procedures for various materials like carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steels,aluminium,nickel steels etc and qualifying them

• Well conversant with SAW,SMAW,GTAW,FCAW,MIG welding processes

• Control of manufacturing documentation and records

• Analysis of Quality records for continuous improvement initiatives and activities

• Implementing and running improvement projects within the QC function to support the lean construction project

• Administers surveillance inspection program over subcontractors’ to ensure conformity to project specification and standards

• Pneumatic and hydrotesting of valves at M/S DOPET

• Administers quality control certification and training programs. Performs annual performance reviews of the construction quality control staff

• Supervise the work of the Quality engineers and field inspectors to ensure effective planning, execution and coordination of all Quality activities

• Performs inspections and documents acceptance of construction activities and installations

• Develops and administers the project nonconforming and deficient item program

• Ensure all welding operations in the scope of work are carried out in accordance with client, national and international standards and practises

• Authorised welding Coordinator for the site

• Review of Material and Consumables test certificates

• Mechanical test(CTOD,Tensile,Charpy,Hardness etc) witness at Exova

• Provided services at Oman for Welding Procedure Qualification

& mechanical test witnessing in Lonstar Laboratory

• Manage and coordinate inspection, NDE, PWHT, hardness, PMI, Hydrostatic test, painting contracts

• Technical clarifications regarding materials, welding and NDE aspects to project teams during project execution

• welder performance qualification various processes(SMAW,GTAW,FCAW and SAW)

• Provide training and technical guidance to inspection personnel

• Audit welds testing and weld material control

• Review weld,PWHT records and statistics

• Oversee welder qualification programs

• Client, Third Party Inspection authorities coordination

• Reviewing contractors welding procedures and PWHT procedures

• Co-odination with welding inspectors for quality issues

• Trouble shouting for weld repairs minimization

• Review of Material and consumable test certificates

• Construction coordination

• L&T(QA/QC) representative for our subcontractor M/s DOPET for piping, structural supports fabrication

• Procedure Qualification record as per ASME Sec IX/B31.3/API 1104/ASME B31.8/PDO/QP Specification

Employer PSL Limited, India

Period October 2007 to February 2009

Position QA/QC Manager

Nature of company activity Submerged Arc Welded Pipe Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Dual role as the Quality Manager and Authorised welding Coordinator

• Preparation of Welding procedures for various clients/projects with SAW,SMAW welding processes and qualifying them

• Wrote the Submerged Arc Welding training curriculum and classroom text

• Provided on-site customer support

• Liaise with the principle to ensure satisfactory completion and signoff of quality conformance checks, witness and hold points

• Review, formulate and approve ITPs, forms and checklists

• Raw material test certificate review of Coils, flux, electrodes and filler wire

• Coordination for NDT and Destructive Testing activities

• Leading a team of QC Engineers/ inspectors, assisted General Manager in implementing new quality and welding management systems & certifications

• Ensure verification of inspection performed by: conducting regular inspections, verification of corrective actions, verification of 3rd party NDE subcontractors performance, review of inspection records and welding records

• Monitoring and preparing welder’s weekly performance report

• Maintain non conformance report register and ensures timely close-out

• Exposure to various codes like API5L,API1104,ASME,ASTM,IS

Employer Larsen and Toubro Limited, ECC Division, India

Period March 2005 to October 2007

Position QA/QC Engineer(Welding,NDT,Mechanical)

Nature of activity Inspection, Testing & Auditing services

Responsibilities

• Managed the entire QA / QC activities (Welding inspection, Painting inspection, Material Verification and documentation of inspection activities) for the client for the construction projects

• Preparation and Qualification of Welding Procedures with SMAW,GTAW,MIG,FCAW,SAW Welding processes for various materials like Carbon steel, stainless Steel, Alloy Steel,P91,P22,P11 etc

• Ensuring Quality and Client Satisfaction with our client M/s Clough Engineering Limited for construction of ONGC G1 & GS 15 Onshore Oil and Gas Terminal at Odalarevu, India. Materials include carbon steel, LTCS and stainless steels. Involved in welding Procedure Preparations and qualifying them,QA/QC inspections on subcontractors

• Ensuring Quality and Client Satisfaction with our client M/s NTPC for construction of 500MW BESCL Power Project, at Bhilai, India and 445MW Power Project, at Ravulapalem, India for fabrication, erection and testing of piping, pipelines and structurals. Materials include P91, P11, P22, Carbon Steel, and Stainless Steels. Involved in welding Procedure Preparations and qualifying them,QA/QC inspections

• Monitor and audit sub-contractor welding consumables storage and usage

• NDT tests witnessing

• Radiography Film Interpretation

• Material Inspection as per material test certificates

• Monitor and audit sub-contractor weld repairs and NDE to ensure all welds are completed and documented prior to release for hydrotesting

• Visual Inspection of Piping,Structural of different systems, structures and

Cross-country pipelines etc.

• Coordinated welder Qualification, Developed and qualified WPS.

• As training in charge, conducted in house training programme on General and Radiation safety, welding Inspection and NDT methods.

Employer S.V.Constructions, India.

Period October 2004to March 2005

Position QA/QC Engineer

Nature of activity Inspection, Testing & Welding,NDT

Responsibilities

• S.V.Constructions Quality Engineer for construction of 388.5MW Vemagiri Power Plant at Rajahmundry, A.P, India. Materials and welding engineering activity, Involved in raw material test certificate review and inspection and welding engineering activities

• Monitoring and minimizing weld repair%

• Preparation and qualifying welding procedures

• Coordination of NDT subcontractors and the monitoring and supervision of welding supervisors and inspectors

• Inspection of raw materials correlated with test certificates

• Evaluation of NDT film

• Preparation of Daily NDT Status, Weekly and monthly reports

• Review of daily inspection reports

• Training of personnel in NDT and welding Inspection.

Employer ESSAR Constructions , India

Period October 2003to October 2004

Position QA/QC Engineer

Nature of activity QA/QC Mechanical,Welding,NDT

Responsibilities

• ESSAR Constructions Quality Engineer for Essar & Story Transgaz, Russia for fabrication, laying, testing of 269Km pipeline from Bailadila to Vizag, India. Involved in raw material test certificate review and inspection and welding engineering activities

• Preparation and qualification of welding procedures(PQR)at client approved laboratory as per Codes and Specifications

• Manage and coordinate inspection,NDE contracts

• Leading team of QC inspectors

• NDT Inspection and coordination

• Surveillance inspection welding of front end and backend of main line welding

• Welding inspection of Tie-ins(Temperature,Normal,Mainline valve)

• Welder Training and performance monitoring

Employer CORRTECH International Pipeline, India

Period Jan 2003 to Aug 2003

Position QA/QC Engineer

Nature of activity QA/QC Mechanical,Welding,NDT

Responsibilities

• Corrtech International Pipeline Quality Engineer for Gas authority of India limited pipe line from vizag to secundrabad, India. Involved in raw material test certificate review and inspection and welding engineering activities

• Coordinating with customers and third party inspection agencies

• Preparation and Qualifying Welding Procedures as per Codes and Standards

• Welding inspection of main line welding and Tie-ins

• Evaluation of NDT film

• Witnessing NDT Tests

• Hydro Test Package preparation and witness Air pigging, gauging and Hydro Test in plant piping and pipeline

• Preparation of NDT status and updating it

• Involved in bidding calculations

• Welder performance qualification in process SMAW,GTAW

• Welding Stage Inspection

• Provide technical advise,support,and direction within Quality area of expertise

• Coordinate and monitor NDT subcontractors

• Improved and streamlined the site welding program and welding traceability

Employer KALVA Engineering Private Limited, India

Period Sep 2002 to Dec 2002

Position Technician

Nature of activity NDT Inspection

Responsibilities

• Kalva Engineering Pvt Limited NDT Technician for Reliance Jamnagar Refinery for their Quality and Yield Improvement of Major Shutdown and expansion works

• Interpretation of NDT result as per codes and standards

• Identifying non Conforming Items

• Disposal of NDE results

Employer RAJESH Construction Company, India

Period Nov 2001 to Aug 2002

Position Welding Inspector

Nature of activity Welding Inspection

Responsibilities

• Rajesh Construction Company Welding Inspector for various orders from M/s B.H.P.V, vizag like pressure vessels, heat exchangers. Materials include Carbon steel, austenitic stainless steels, and Cu-Ni.

• Consistently worked on all Welding lines with the weld technicians to ensure top quality and efficient welds

• Welding and NDT Inspection as per codes and Standard

Employer Visakhapatnam SteelPlant, India

Period Mar1998 to Sep1998

Position Trainee Engineer

Nature of activity Welding Inspection

Responsibilities

• Practical experience on various welding processes and training on Training & development center, and practical hands of experience on Manual metal arc Welding, Brazing etc

• Welding and NDT Examination as per codes and standards

Employer B.H.P.V, India

Period Sep1997 to Mar 1998

Position Trainee Engineer

Nature of activity Welding Inspection

Responsibilities

• Gained practical experience on Documentation requirement of Welding Technology Department, Basics of W.P.S, P.Q.R, Welder Qualification, Practical hands on D.P.T, M.P.T Testing etc.

• Monitoring Welder Performance

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