Profile
Dynamic and proactive, technically qualified and having over 10+ yrs of extensive experience in cross country pipeline, Station Piping, Pressure vessels and inspection of Coating, Insulation, Painting, Welding, NDT, PIPING, CP & PIPE MILL inspection. Currently spearheading functions as Project Engineer, Ventare Engineering W.L.L Possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices, adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables Demonstrated expertise in the Preparation of Project Documents and procedures ,PQP,WPS,ITP,QCP,,etc, preparing Test Packs for pipelines, documentation of pipelines construction, QC Documents, Test Packages & all supporting documents for Mechanical and NDT clearance for the loops that has to be hydro tested.
– Proven skills in comprehensive problem detection with a highly analytical bent of mind. Dedicated and focused individual, determined to add value to the organization through exceptional knowledge.
– Excellent time management skills with ability to work accurately and quickly prioritize, coordinate and consolidate tasks, whilst simultaneously managing the diverse range of functions from multiple sources
– Superior communication and interpersonal skills, multitasking with an ability to interact with a wide range of people. English, Tamil and Hindi
CORE COMPETENCIES: Project Management – Planning & Execution ♦ Operation and Maintenance♦ General Administration ♦ Cross Functional Coordination ♦ Internal Audits & Follow-Up ♦ Inspection & Coordination ♦ Performance Enhancement ♦ Client Relationship Management ♦ Study, Design, Inspection, Testing & Implementation
Career Summary
PROJECT ENGINEER , VENTARE ENGINEERING W.L.L(GMM OVERSEAS PVT LTD)
Jan 2012 – Till Date
Project Name: CIA Project Halul Island , Qatar Petroleum offshore, Qatar , Fire water pipeline(CS)/Piping (Cu-Ni) Offshore container(250BBL,500BBL) (Malayasia)
Key Responsibilities:
– Coordinates and facilitates meetings to resolve issues and enable Contractor to deliver in accordance with the Contract
– Takes ownership of assigned scope beginning with detailed design through final acceptance and Project closeout; drive engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning of assigned system to ensure schedule is met.
– Responsible for the completion of the assigned work scope consistent with the Project Objectives and in accordance with the technical and commercial requirements of the Contract.
– Verifies that Contractor work processes are in place and procedures are followed
– Ensures Contractor’s work follows accepted practices and conforms to Specifications
– Manages interfaces associated with assigned scope in close coordination with Interface coordinator
– Reviews key Contractor and Vendor deliverables; track PO’s and resolve issues causing delays
– PMT focal point for the review/approval of Vendors/Subcontractors and all changes related to the assigned work scope
– Administers and enforces Contract Requirements and Coordination Procedures
– Reviews and endorses Changes for designated project component and following approval ensures the implementation of the Change
– Prepares Project correspondence related to allocated scope
– Ensures smooth transitions between Project stages (Engineering/Procurement to Fabrication to Installation/Construction and Commissioning)
– Leads problem solving activities across Project sites
– Ensures coordination of external interfaces with other contractors
– Assists with handover planning from Project to Operations
– Leads PMT in applying Project Management Systems
– Heavily involved in interface and coordinating interfaces between components and stages and with other sites for specific area of responsibility.
– Participates in development on monthly progress reports and provides work status to PM
– Ensures Lessons Learned are effectively applied and captured
– Promotes and champions the HSE goal of Zero Incidents.
– Works with Project HSE to ensure that Contractors comply with Company HSE policies, procedures rules & regulations.
– Identifies vulnerabilities and opportunities for improved performance
– Monitors Contractor’s performance and identifies any corrective actions Drives the Contractor to identify and take corrective actions; escalates performance issues when Contractor action is not forthcoming; verifies actions are taken and desired results are achieved
– Ensure proper preservation measures are planned and implemented throughout execution
– Engages Project Team and functional resources to verify that the design, fabrication and construction related to the assigned work scope is consistent with project specifications and standards
– Supports the development and administration of an Engagement Plan that anticipates required
– Administers Key Issues and Project Issues for assigned work scope
– Entrusted with handling the review/verification of drawings, material certificates, test certificates.
– Inspection of CuNi Welding, Painting ,FBE internal Lining , Wrapping of cement lined pipes …etc
– Preparation for the method statements & scope of work and development of the Project Quality Plans & Procedures, co-ordinating Project Manager and Preparing Quality Control Plans.
– Carrying out review of necessary Project Documents to fulfill the Specifications and Clients Requirements before assign new project for Fabrication and Erection. Involved in the preparation of ITP/method statement for piping, insulation, painting. Witness/review the activities as per inspection/test plan.
– Ensuring that the preparation of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Welding personnel (WPQ) records meets the specification and code requirements.
– Monitoring that the Incoming Material, Fabricated Items, Fittings’ & Valves are meeting the requirements of specification and relevant codes. Review of fabrication procedures, NDT Procedures, Testing Procedures and compliance with Specification & Code Requirements. Pre Inspection, In Process Inspection and review of inspection reports to ensure the work performs as per requirements.
– Conducting Process Audit & Supplier Quality Audit to ensure the client Quality requirements are complied with codes and standards. Route Cause Analysis for Non Conformance. Review of RT films, witness of NDT testing like PWHT, and MPT,PT,UT. Verification of execution of Process Piping by mean of Line walk for piping as per P&ID.
– Smooth interface with client on all Quality aspects of the project. resolving any Quality related problems during project work. Efficiently handling all Documentation-Preparation/Verification of Test Packages as per code Requirements. Inspection based on QP Spec, API, ASME, BS, ISO….etc
PROJECT ENGINEER QA/QC , Krantz Engineers W .L.L
Dec 2010 – OCT 2011
Project Name: 12”,8”,6” Pipeline RLESC Project, QATAR PETROLEUM, QATAR
Key Responsibilities:
– Entrusted with handling the review/verification of drawings, material certificates, test certificates.
– Preparation for the method statements & scope of work and development of the Project Quality Plans & Procedures, co-ordinating Project Manager and Preparing Quality Control Plans.
– Carrying out review of necessary Project Documents to fulfill the Specifications and Clients Requirements before assign new project for Fabrication and Erection. Involved in the preparation of ITP/method statement for piping, insulation, painting. Witness/review the activities as per inspection/test plan.
– Ensuring that the preparation of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), Welding personnel (WPQ) records meets the specification and code requirements.
– Monitoring that the Incoming Material, Fabricated Items, Fittings’ & Valves are meeting the requirements of specification and relevant codes. Review of fabrication procedures, NDT Procedures, Testing Procedures and compliance with Specification & Code Requirements. Pre Inspection, In Process Inspection and review of inspection reports to ensure the work performs as per requirements.
– Conducting Process Audit & Supplier Quality Audit to ensure the client Quality requirements are complied with codes and standards. Route Cause Analysis for Non Conformance. Review of RT films, witness of NDT testing like PWHT, and MPT. Verification of execution of Process Piping by mean of Line walk for piping as per P&ID.
– Smooth interface with client on all Quality aspects of the project. resolving any Quality related problems during project work. Efficiently handling all Documentation-Preparation/Verification of Test Packages as per code Requirements. Inspection based on QP Spec, API, ASME, BS, ISO….etc
QC INSPECTOR (Welding/Coating/insulation) OCEANEERING W.L.L
Jul 2009 – Nov 2010
Project Name: 12” P33 to ZCC Offshore Pipeline Project, ZADCO,UAE OCT 2011 – Dec2011
Key Responsibilities:
– Oversaw the activities as QCI for Coating, Painting and Welding. Involved in the inspection based on QP Spec, DNV, API, and ASME. Conducted the review of PQR, ITP & QCP.
– Involved in the inspection of Field joints using CANCUSA HSS and HDPUFInfill(Coating) and the inspection of Welding (mainline), In charge as an QCI for Coating and Welding ,NDT, Hydro testing.
QC INSPECTOR (Welding/Coating/insulation) Oceaneering.
Project Name: 20”, 12”Offshore 40KM Pipeline Project, OXY, QATAR
Key Responsibilities:
– Oversaw the activities as QCI for Coating, Painting and Welding. Involved in the inspection based on QP Spec, DNV, API, and ASME. Conducted the review of PQR, ITP & QCP.
– Involved in the inspection of Field joints using SERVIWARAP and Marine Mastic Infill(Coating) and the inspection of Welding (mainline), In charge as an QCI for Coating and Welding ,NDT, Hydro testing.
QC INSPECTOR (Welding/Coating & painting), Oceaneering.
Project Name: 30”Offshore 211KM Pipeline Project, GASCO, DAS ISLAND
Key Responsibilities:
– In charge as a QCI for Coating, painting and Welding. Inspection based on ADMA – OPCO Spec, DNV, API, ASME.etc
– Review of PQR, ITP, QCP. Inspection of Field joints using shrink sleeves to 3LPP (Coating).
– Inspection of Expansion Loop, Riser Welding (TIE – in), in charge as a QCI for Coating, painting and Welding, Insulation, NDT, Hydro testing.
QC ENGINEER (WELDING/COATING & PAINTING/INSULATION/CP), PUNJ LLOYD
Jul 2008 – Jun 2009
Project Name: 32” OGC 252KM Pipeline Project, OGC, OMAN
Key Achievements:
– Gained knowledge and expertise of Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO) Specifications, risk assessment sheet and Work permits like hot work, cold work.
– In charge for Coating ,painting and Welding mainline and BVS stations.
– Inspection based on PDO Spec, DEP,API,ASME,PDO..etc
– Ensuring that all procedures are approved prior to starting the work & followed up throughout the project.
– Preparation of suitable WPS for pipes of varies materials that are desired to be welded in the process of construction and tracking the same for its approval by the PQR.
– Preparation of painting and Field joint coating method statement and ITP.
– Qualification for painters and HSS insulators
– Inspection for thermal insulation.
– Qualification of the welders for varies materials in accordance with the WPS.
– Qualifying the NDT, Welding, coating, bending and their repair procedures to proceed with the construction.
– Inspection of receiving materials accordance with Material test certificate in store.
– Preparing Welders Id Card & Certificates,Visual inspection of weld on site for its defects and taking appropriate action for the remedy.
– Preparing the Weld History Sheets & Evaluate % of repair & penalty records.
– Inspection of preheating, post heating and post weld heat treatment activities.
– Doing Interpretation of Radiography Films of welded joints as per Codes & Project Specifications.
– Handling repairs, which are identified from the radiographic interpretation.
– Monitoring the overall Welder activities to ensure the usage of correct welding parameters to avoid improper welding.
– Preparation of all supporting documents for Mechanical and NDT clearance for the loops that has to be hydro tested.
– Weld joint Inspections including fit up, visual inspection for pipelines, nozzle and equipments.
– Preparing Test Packs for pipelines,Preparing documentation of pipelines.
– Witnessing the hydro testing and pigging of pipe line and equipments.
– Inspection of piping –system wise and confirm it is according to P&ID diagrams, Isometric drawings.
– Ensuring the reports for welding, NDT, coating, lowering & hydro testing are made inline with the approved procedure & signed by the respective authorities as on date.
– Ensuring the updating of records & making pipe books as well as clearing the line for further activities such as lowering, hydro testing etc.
– Work in progress or stage inspections includes ensuring the quality of welding during fabrication shop and erection at site by NDT methods like RT, UT, MPT and PT., then hardness checking to applicable codes.
– Preparing Punch list & follow up to close out.
– Monitoring the performance of welders, sub-contractors, radiographers etc,
– Conducting the internal audits and follow-up for corrective actions.
– Working to close out the client issued NCR & CAR.
– Preparation of PQR,ITP,QCP..etc.
– Inspection of Field joints using shrink sleeves to 3LPE(Coating).
– Qualification and Monitoring of Welding Procedures and Welders (WPS, WPQT etc.,)
– Carrying out fit-up visual inspection for weld joints,Radiographic film interpretation.
– Conducting thickness measurement at and reporting as per class requirements.
– Carrying out surface preparation inspection.
– Inspect and reporting of tie-in welding and repair welding.
– Inspection for pin – brazing.
– Day to day inspection and coordination.
– Preparation of QC Documents for Test Packages.
– Carrying out DCVG survey.
– Consumables control and documents control for daily inspection activities.
– Conduct Material receiving Inspection of line materials.
– Verifying the controlled copies were issued & followed by construction & quality.
– Ensuring the calibrated instruments & equipments were utilized for operation & inspection.
– Knowledge of Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO) Specifications.
– Knowledge of risk assessment sheet.
– Knowledge of Work permits like hot work, cold work.
– Inspection of PLOT-PIPE BVS station Work ABOVE/BELOW ground(Painting).
– Inspection of Mainline Welding(TIE – in,AUTO,REPAIR).
INSPECTION ENGG (TPI) (Welding, Coating, DT Lab &NDT, insulation), GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Jul 2007 – Jun 2008
PROJECT: OGC, SOC, IOCL
– Experience to inspection of different process of welding, SMAW,MIG,SAW,ERW and other welding process
– Inspection Of LSAW, SPIRAL,ERW,SEAMLESS Pipe Manufacturing.
– Exposed to different coating process 3LPE,INTERNAL,CTE,CWC etc
– Exp in ISO, DEP(SHELL),NACE,API5L etc regarding pipe manufacturing and AC&CWC coating.
Witnessing Lab Tests (DSC,Cathodic Disbondment…etc)
Qualification of POR,WPS,MPQT and performance of welders .
– Experience in Weld Quality, Welding & Coating Inspection.
– Witnessing PUT,AUT,UT& RT,,etc in NDT methods.
– Inspection of Destructive testing, coating lab testing.
– Inspection of Hydro testing.
– Involved in the inspection of Field joints using SERVIWARAP and Marine Mastic Infill(Coating) and the inspection of Welding (mainline), In charge as an QCI for Coating and Welding ,NDT, Hydro testing.
INSPECTION ENGINEER (WELDING/PIPING/NDT/COATING), HYOJONG Industries, Qatar
Jan 2007 – Jun 2007
Client: AKG, QATAR PETROLEUM.
– Inspection of Manufacturing Spiral Pipes, Pipe Supports ,Elbows and Piping
– NDT and Heat treatment requirement as per code and follow up.
– Interpretation and evaluation of all NDT reports
– Interpretation of RT films and issuing repair instruction.
– Reviewing and Witnessing Destructive Testing and Chemical Analysis.
– Inspection of Coating(CTE,3LPE…Etc)
– Regular visit to the welding consumable stores to check the drying and colour coding requirements of consumables.
– Witnessing of Pressure testing.
– Preparation of WPS,PQR,WQT as per spec.
INSPECTION ENGINEER (WELDING/PIPING/NDT/COATING), Paragon Industries, Trichy
Jul 2003 – Jan 2007
Client: BHEL, NTPC.
– Maintaining ongoing production welding.
– Preparation and qualification of welding procedure in accordance with AWS,ASME Codes.
– Witness the procedures/welders qualification tests, mechanical tests as required
– Interpretation and evaluation of NDT (RT,MT,PT,UT)reports.
– Monitoring the weld repair rate and find out the remedy.
– Interpretation of RT films , issuing repair instruction and follow up the same.
– To Maintain weld procedure and welder qualification registers.
– Check Manufacturer’s consumable certificates for compliance.
– Evaluation of welds, failures and implementing corrective actions.
– Performing welder audits on a regular basis.
– Quality Checking of diff.grades Pipes, Fittings, Flanges etc. as per Project Specifications & Codes Reviewed the Test Certificates.
– Carried Out Welders Qualification Test.
– Preparing WPS, PQR, and WPQT as Per ASME Sec –IX.
– Preparing Welders Id Card & Certificate.
– Checking of Fit-Up as Per ISOMETRIC Drawing
– Preparing Daily welding inspection reports, Welding inspection reports, Weld History Sheets & Evaluate % of repair & penalty records.
– Preparing RT, UT, MPT, and LPT Procedure.
– Doing Interpretation of Radiography Films of welded joints as per Codes & Project Specifications.
– Witnessing MPI, PT & UT of welded Joints.
– Inspection of pipe lines materials like Carbon steel, stainless steel, Duplex s.s.
– Witnessing PMI, PWHT & Hardness Testing.
– Maintain the Calibration records of diff.equipments.
– Preparing Hydro test Packages for Piping & witnessed the same.
– Preparing Punch list & follow up.
– Preparation of as built drawings.
– Preparations of Project Quality Control plan & work instructions.
– Inspection of Blasting & Painting on fabricated spools & structures as per Project specifications.
Education & Professional Credentials
B.E. (ELECTRICAL) ♦ Mookambigai College of Engineering ♦ Barathidasan University ♦ 2002
Certification
– NACE Coating Inspector Level – II
– IRCA Certified Lead Auditor
– CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
– WRI Welding Inspector – (CWI)
– P.G.Diploma in Embedded ,VLSI &DSP
– Piping Technology.
– ASNT Level II in: Radiographic Testing ♦ Ultrasonic Testing ♦ Magnetic Particle Testing ♦ Panetrent testing ♦ Visual testing ♦ Radiograpic Interpretation
Safety Certification:
– BOSIET COURSE , Abu Dhabi, UAE
– OGUK(UKOOA) valid medical certificate
– H2S Course
♦ H.E.U.T Training, Abu Dhabi ♦ SEA SURVIVAL Training, Abu Dhabi ♦ Basic Fire Fighting Training, Abu Dhabi ♦ Basic First Aid Training, Abu Dhabi
Design Certification: Piping & Stress Analysis ♦ Ceaser II, CAEPIPE ♦ AutoCAD
Computer Credentials: Proficient with the use of MS Word, MS Office & the Internet
