C.BALASUBRAMANIAN
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INDIA Mobile: 0091-999-***-****
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Personal Information:
Name : C. Balasubramanian
Date of Birth : 23rd March 1986
Passport No : F 9731781
Issue Date : 4th OCT 2006
Expiry Date : 3rd OCT 2016
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Single
Language’s known : English, Tamil.
Driving License : LMV Indian Driving license
Address : 109,muthu nagar, Pudukkottai,
Tamilnadu, India
Education Qualification:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Shanmugha Polytechnic, Thanjavur.
Technical Qualification:
CSWIP PAUT L MANUAL & ENCODER PAUT INTERPRATION from TWI (OLYMPUS OMNISCAN MANUAL PHASED ARRAY LEVEL II), training from – twi malasiya (waiting for result)
CSWIP Welding inspector 3.1 (TWI Certificate no : 41711)
Certified Welding Inspector from American Welding Society (Certificate No :09014001)
Certified ASNT LEVEL II as per SNT-TC-1(A) in the following methods
o Ultrasonic Testing
o Radiographic Testing
o Dye Penetrant Testing
o Magnetic Particle Testing
Professional Experience Summary:
A dynamic professional with 6+years of rich overseas & indigenous experience encompassing Oil and Gas Project, Piping & Structures for Petrochemical Plants, Refineries, Power Plants, Fertilizer Plants as well as the cross country pipeline environments.
Welding Operations Project QA & QC Management Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Inspection
PAUT interpreter ` Welding Inspection Site Administration
Process Enhancements Meetings & Reviews Statutory Compliances
Documentation Resource Optimization Product Delivery Mgmt.
Client Satisfaction Quality Assurance Audits & Inspections
Installing & Commissioning Executive Leadership Defect Management
Liaising & Coordination Performance Management Material And Weld Traceability
Preparing and Approving Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) & Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).
Conducting Welder’s qualification tests and witnessing procedure qualification record.
Preparing and Approving of Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ).
Preparing and Approving weld map/weld plan as per requirement.
Ensuring & implementation of project quality plan (PQP) and review the inspection test Plan(ITP), quality control procedure(QCP)
Carried out stage wise inspection activities in accordance with codes, QAP and ITP & specifications.
Review of Material Test Certificates and confirm material size, specification and condition prior to fit/up.
Carried out visual inspection by stage wise and also randomly during welding.
Ensure that the welding activities are performed as per client/project specification requirements.
Maintain the percentage of NDE percentage as per code/specification requirements and maintain RT repair status.
Monitoring on the proper storage, baking/holding, handling etc. of the welding consumables.
Maintain the welder log with respect to welded joint and evaluate the fault of welder.
Review of Radiography films.
Witness of Dye Penetrate Testing.
Witness of Ultrasonic Testing for overlay welding and others.
Witness of Magnetic Particle Testing by using Yoke & Prod Technique (Both wet and dry medium)
Review of PMI Test Results, Review of Wet analysis Results with Corresponding codes.
Arranging PWHT as per code requirement and review of Heat treatment chart.
Arranging Hydro test and Pneumatic test as per code and client requirement.
Review the NDE procedure and follow the NDT activities as per the approved procedure by AI/codes/project specification.
Preparing surface preparation, PWHT procedure & Painting procedure as per client requirement and recommended standard.
Coordinating with either client and Authorized inspector or TPIA for obtaining stage/final inspection.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing:
Knowledge in Interpretation and analysis of PAUT results with TOMO VIEW Software.
Ability to Review all PAUT scans for the 24hours every day before signing.
Review / Verify PAUT System Verification Documents and Inspection Personal Qualifications.
Verify all documentation to execute the work such as approved PAUT procedures.
Check the PAUT Calibrations (Cal. IN & Cal. OUT).
Online Monitoring the Scan result of Girth Welds Using Tomo Viewer.
Witness & inspection of AUT, MUT activities, Review of AUT, MUT Documents & Has the authority to rejected effective work.
Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) System Familiar With: OLYMPUS-RD TECH-PHASED array OMNISCAN
Conducting inspection & NDT Service using new & modified equipments at site location.
Familiar in Codes & Standards like:
ASME B31.3 – Process Piping.
ASME Section V - Nondestructive Examination.
ASME Section VIII - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
ASME Section IX - Welding and brazing qualifications.
API 1104 - Welding of pipelines and related facilities.
AWS D1.1- Structural Welding
Organizational Experience
Hyundai engineering and construction (Abu Dhabi ) jun’11 to till date
QC Inspector ( Welding & NDT)
Project Undertaken
HABSHAN-5 Client: GASCO
Review Inspection Test Plan, Quality Control Procedure, Welding Procedure specifications, method statements and drawings
Approving PQR, WPS AND WPQ for various processes as per ASME Sec IX.
Monitoring the activities of contractors in adherence to contract specifications/ procedures, including PWHT, Hydro testing and Coating Inspection.
Inspecting the incoming materials with approved procedure, recommended standard and manufacture data sheet.
Omni scan Phased Array On-Site training overall with software and mechanical for scanner
inspection using Omni scan Phased Array with Tom view Software
Inspecting:
- Welding and piping activities in construction of gas plants, petrochemical, shut down work and pipelines.
- Pipe supports as well as it’s structures, assessing their condition and recommend for repair/replacement as per the requirements.
Witnessing execution of PAUT,Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing as well as Penetrant Testing.
Selecting as well as offering Joints for NDT inspection.
Coordinating with Client Inspection Department and checking NDE percentage coverage in accordance with code / specification requirements.
Arranging PWHT as per code requirement and review of Heat treatment chart.
Arranging Hydro test and Pneumatic test as per code and client requirement.
Review the NDE procedure and follow the NDT activities as per the approved procedure by AI/codes/project specification.
Preparing surface preparation, PWHT procedure & Painting procedure as per client requirement and recommended standard.
Vijay tank & vessels PTV. LTD AUG’09 to may11
QC Inspector ( Welding & NDT)
Project Undertaken
PIPELINE-Station Extension Project Client: CPCL Company)
Key Deliverables
Review Inspection Test Plan, Quality Control Procedure, Welding Procedure specifications, method statements and drawings
Approving PQR, WPS AND WPQ for various processes as per ASME Sec IX.
Monitoring the activities of contractors in adherence to contract specifications/ procedures, including PWHT, Hydro testing and Coating Inspection.
Inspecting the incoming materials with approved procedure, recommended standard and manufacture data sheet.
Performing AUT and TOFD interpretation in accordance with specifications required for the project.
Executing and witnessing of the welding procedure and welder qualifications, final visual inspection, application of field joint and holiday detection.
QATAR ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION.CO.WLL Apri’09 to JUL’09
QC Inspector (WELDING & NDT (PAUT)
Project Undertaken
FLASH LINE HEAT PERFORMER ; Client : QATAR CHEMICAL CO.WLL (QCHAM)
Key Deliverables
Responsible for approval of joint fit-up, welding and welder’s repair rate.
Conducting Toolbox Meetings with the Welders to minimize defects and enhance quality of welding.
Liaising with NDT Technicians for the repair of joints and clearly marked the location needing repair.
Monitoring preheating activities according to WPS as well as conducting material traceability.
Preparing Isometric as built drawings and obtaining technical approvals.
Managing Line Checking and reviewing Hydrotest Packages.
Inspecting Welding Defects regarding Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in accordance with standards. Evaluating the welding joints by visual and NDT.
Omni scan Phased Array and TOFD On-Site training overall with software and mechanical for scanner
Carried out AUT Pipe WIZARD inspection for S-lay type pipeline installation onboard FLASH LINE PROJECT
inspection using Omni scan Phased Array with Tom view Software
Inspecting:
- Welding and piping activities in construction of gas plants, petrochemical, shut down work and pipelines.
- Pipe supports as well as it’s structures, assessing their condition and recommend for repair/replacement as per the requirements.
Witnessing execution of PAUT,Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing as well as Penetrant Testing.
Selecting as well as offering Joints for NDT inspection.
Coordinating with Client Inspection Department and checking NDE percentage coverage in accordance with code / specification requirements.
POTHIGAI ENTERPRISES LTD MAY’07 to MAR’09
QC Inspector (Welding/NDT)
Project Undertaken
Inlet facilities extension Client: BHEL (INDIA)
Key Deliverables
Responsible for approval of joint fit-up, welding and welder’s repair rate.
Conducting Toolbox Meetings with the Welders to minimize defects and enhance quality of welding.
Liaising with NDT Technicians for the repair of joints and clearly marked the location needing repair.
Monitoring preheating activities according to WPS as well as conducting material traceability.
Preparing Isometric as built drawings and obtaining technical approvals.
Managing Line Checking and reviewing Hydrotest Packages.
Inspecting Welding Defects regarding Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in accordance with standards. Evaluating the welding joints by visual and NDT.
Performing all types of inspection such as corrosion survey on piping, pipeline and vessels, etc.
DEE DEE ENGINEERING LTD APR’05 to APR’07
QC Inspector Welding/NDT
Key Deliverables
Inspecting the materials regarding Traceability, Physical condition and drawing requirement
Inspecting joint configuration of Fit up prior to weld as per WPS
Reviewing WPS/PQR/Welder qualification record
Surveillance of welding parameters/ consumables for compliance with WPS
Coordination with the client during quality walkthrough
Carried visual and dimensional inspection
Ensure that heat treatment is performed under control and approved procedure
Performing NDT activities like PT, UT, and MPT on weld joints in various equipment.
Reviewing the RT Films with recommended codes and standard.
Maintaining weld repair percentage.
Coordinating with NDT Contractor and offer for testing.
Technical Qualification
Certification Course in AutoCAD (Piping Design Software).
IT Skills
Well versed with Windows, AutoCad, MS Office & Internet Applications.