RESUME OF
ROBERT BALASBAS
Professional Qualification:
CSWIP 3.1 (Level II) Welding Inspector, Certificate No.22560
CSWIP 3.2 (Level III) Sr. Welding Inspector, Certificate No.42127
PCN RT Film Interpreter Level II Cert.No.GO09S3622720, PCN No.305981
SNT-TC-1A – LPT Level II Cert. No.QNIT/ASNT/27-PT
SNT-TC-1A - MPT Level II Cert. No.QNIT/ASNT/43-MT
Saudi Aramco Certified Inspector, SAP No.70003078
Phased Array UT Images Analyst, Cert.No.OIAG/VI/2010-026
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Objectives:
To pursue operational excellence through implementation of integrated quality systems those focus on preventing problems and assure the reliability, efficiency and extended life of facilities
Summary of Work Experienced:
More than eighteen (18) years professional work experienced in the field of Quality Control Management and Engineering, Maintenance and Construction works for Oil & Gas and Power Industries. Familiar with the different phases of the Project such as design /drawing review Procurement, Construction. Jobs included Fabrication, Installation, Examination & Testing and Commissioning of Mechanical works and Equipment for Mechanical Projects. Familiar with the National and International Codes and Standard such as: ASME I,II,V,VIII,ASME IX,ASME B31.1,31.3, AWS D1.1, API 1104, API650,API 620,ASTM,BS PD5500, Saudi Aramco ‘s Standards (SAES, SAMSS, SAEP, SATIP, SAIC), SHELL DEP, Exxon Mobil GP and others.
COMPANY: Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
Position Held: Sr. Welding & Piping Inspector/RT Film Interpreter
Phase Array UT Analyst by using Tomoview
Inclusive Date: March 14, 2010 up to present
Project: Singapore Parallel Train Oleffin Furnaces Project
Exxon Mobil Chemical Plant Pte Ltd.
Jurong Island, Singapore
COMPANY: CB&I Lummus-Toyo Engineering Corporation Joint Venture
Position Held: Piping (Boiler & Process) & Tank Welding Inspector
RT Film Interpreter
Inclusive Date: January 13, 2008 – Feb.28, 2010
Project: SHELL HOUDINI Ethylene Cracking Complex Project
Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte.Ltd.)
Pulao Ular, Pulao Bukom , P.O. Box.1908
SINGAPORE 903808
COMPANY: CHIYODA TECHNIP JOINT VENTURE (CTJV)
Position Held: Piping,Tank & Welding Inspector/RT Film Interpreter
Inclusive Date: January 31, 2007 –November 29, 2007
Project: QG 3&4 Project Qatar Gas Liquefied On-shore Project
(Qatar Gas, Conoco Philips & Shell) QCS Project,
Ras Laffan Industrial Park,Qatar
COMPANY: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Position Held: Q.C. Mechanical/Piping/Welding Inspector
Q.C. Vendor Inspector /QC Engineer
Inclusive Date: February 2002 up to December 25, 2006
Project Involvement:
KHURSANIYAH PRODUCING FACILITIES
BI No. 08014 - Saudi Aramco
Khursaniyah (Saudi Aramco)
WR Two Grades of Gasoline and Additional Capacity Requirement for Seven Bulk Plant (Fabrication QC- Welding Inspector )
Contract No. 660*******/660*******
BI : 03548/00069- SAUDI ARAMCO
Tabuk Bulk Plant, Duba Bulk Plant, Turaif Bulk Plant, Al-Jouf Bulk Plant,Abha Bulk Plant, Najaran Bulk Plant, Jizan Bulk Plant
Fire and Safety Upgrade & Oily Water System
Contract No.660*******; BI/JO: 10-03758
Najran, Bulk Plant (Saudi Aramco); Najran, K.S.A.
Integration of New Power and Steam Generation Facility
Contract No.660*******; BI-3540
Riyadh Refinery (Saudi Aramco); Riyadh, K.S.A
T&I Works for HIJ Area for September 2003 Shutdown
Requisition No. 300*******
Riyadh Refinery (Saudi Aramco); Riyadh, K.S.A
South Refining Plants T&I Planning
( April 2004 Shutdown)
Contract No. 660*******; Service Order No. 651*******
Rastanura Refinery (Saudi Aramco); Rastanura, K.S.A.
COMPANY: RIOFIL CORPORATION/KAWASAKI STEEL CORP.(Philippines)
Position Held: QC Engineer/Piping/Welding Inspector
Inclusive Date: March 1998 to December 2001
Project: San Lorenzo 500 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT)
BSII – Steel Making Plant & Bar Mill Plant
BIPC – Industrial Port (Marine Works)
COMPANY: ATLANTIC GULF AND PACIFIC Co. of Manila-Philippines
Position Held: Q.C. Piping Inspector
Inclusive Date: November 1994 to March 1998
Project Involved:
Name of Project: Osaka Power Station
Main Contractor: Babcock-Hitachi (Philippines) Inc.
Destination: Osaka, Japan
Name of Project: HBI-DRI GAS GENERATION PLANT
Main Contractor: Broken Hills Proprietary (BHP Australia)
Destination: Port Headland, Australia
Name of Project: SEAVAM HOECST &ACETYLS
Main Contractor: Flour Daniel Pacific Inc.
Destination: Singapore
Name of Project: GHRUBAH POWER & DESALINATION PLANT
Main Contractor: HITACHI ZOSEN CORPORATION
Destination: Sultanate of Oman
COMPANY: TAIHE ALLTECH CONTRACTOR Inc.-Philippines
Position Held: Millwright/Pipe fitter
Inclusive Date: March 1992 to March 1994
Name of Project: 300 MW Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant
Main Contractor: Marubeni Corporation
Location: San Rafael, Calaca, Batangas, Philippines
DETAILED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Welding, Piping, Tank Inspector and RT Film Interpreter
Witnessed on behalf of EPCM Contractor all weld procedure qualification test, including laboratory conducted mechanical and destructive test.
Witnessed on behalf of EPCM Contractor Welder Performance Testing.
Monitored on a daily basis that welding is being correctly applied to specific job tasks and that it is being carried out in accordance with the relevant WPS.
Monitored of various welding process like GTAW, FCAW, SAW, EGW and SMAW for different type of material such as 9%Ni (A553Type II), Al, Cu-Ni, Cr-Mo (P11, P22,P5, P91),16 Mo3,C & SS( Duplex & Austhenetic ) and others.
Monitored those welding consumables handling is following the relevant WPS and Manufacturer’s recommendations, such as in storage, issuing control, pre baking etc.
Day to day monitoring of welding activities in general, especially in areas where safety is of paramount importance.
Reviewed weld tracking (Weld History Sheet) on a daily basis ensure entries are correct.
Ensured where applicable that post heating and post weld heat treatments are being executed in accordance with approved procedures.
Checking the Punch listing items as per P & ID and Isometric such as Pipe supports, Valves, Guides, Shoe supports and NDT Completion and approving releasing packages for Hydro test
Witnessed, reviewed of documents and approved all Pneumatic and Hydrostatic testing on behalf of EPCM Contractor.
Reviewed the Radiographic Films on behalf of EPCM Contractor according to
Analysis of Phase Array UT Images using Tomoview.
Conducted random Positive Material Identification counter check.
WELDING QC COORDINATOR
Direct reporting to Field QC Manager and Assistant QC manager
Attend QC Coordination meeting with Sub-Contractors & Clients.
Interfaced with Field QC Manager, Assistant QC Manager, Welding Inspectors, Construction Supervisors, QA/QC Client Personnel, Certifying Authority, Implementation Contractor Personnel, Engineering Personnel, NDT Operators (Third Party).
Provide assistance to the production personnel to overcome technical welding and fabrication problems.
Reviewed and comment on Sub-Contractor technical documents.
Reviewed of final Construction Dossier (MDB) prior to Client submittal and hand over.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Date of Birth: July 27, 1971 (39 Years old)
Nationality Filipino
Civil Status Married
Singapore Permanent Resident with PR No. S7168660D
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT/ TRAINING AND SEMINAR ATTENDED:
FEATI UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines
March 1992
TWI Certification Ltd. Classification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel 3.1 Level II
Granta Park Great Abington,Cambridge CB21 U.K.
September 2005
Classification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel 3.2 Level III
Granta Park Great Abington,Cambridge CB21 U.K.
September 2009
British Institute of NDT PCN Radiographic Interpretation of Welds, Level II (GEN 3.4)
1 Spencer Parade,Northampton, NN1 5AA, U.K.
June 2009
Q-NET Institute of NDT ASNT for Magnetic Particle Testing-NDT Level II
ASNT for Liquid Penetrant Testing-NDT Level II
238,Bukit Batok East Ave.5,Singapore,650238
May 2008
OCEANEERING International A.G.
(Singapore Branch) Application & Analysis of PHASE ARRAY IMAGES using Tomoview
OCEANEERING INSPECTION OFFICE
14 Soon Lee Road, Jurong 628077, Singapore
March 2010
SAUDI ARAMCO
LP Worked Permit Receiver Course
Riyadh Area Loss Prevention Division, Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco Vendor Inspector Examination
Vendor Inspection Division, Saudi Aramco, Flour Arabia Building Al-Khobar K.S.A.
NTUC Learning Hub
(Ministry of Manpower Accredited Training Provider- SINGAPORE)
Safety Instruction Course for Supervisor (Manhole)-March 3, 2008
Safety Orientation Course for Workers (Oil/ Petrochemical)-May 23, 2009
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTOR QUALIFICATION:
Site & Vendor Inspector – Approved by NAPIS,WRPIU and Remote Area Projects Inspection Units- SAP #70003078
QM 03 Mechanical – Gen.(01-04,13,31,32)
QM 07 Valves (04)
QM 08 Fittings (03)
QM 09 Gaskets (06)
QM 15 Structural Steels (12)
Welding Inspector
Mechanical & Piping Inspector
QC Engineer