Core Qualifications
(1) 2012 Certified Welding Inspector: IWI-C
(2) 2006 Certified Welding Engineer: IWE/EWE
(3) 2005 and 2012 Certified EN 473 – level 2 for NDT methods: Visual Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Radiography Testing and Ultrasonic Testing
Institution: SECTOR Cert, independent and authorized by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS), Cologne, Germany
(4) Mechanical engineer, BSc.
Production engineering, Institution: Technical College Novi Sad, Serbia
Languages : English – fluent, German – beginner and Serbian – mother tongue
Profile
Over 11 years of welding, QC and NDT experience, Oil & Gas and Nuclear Power Plant Projects,
Welding Engineer, Welding Inspector, NDT level 2 Inspector and Piping Inspector
Piping and pipelines, pressure vessels, reservoirs, tanks, spherical tanks, LPG bullets, columns and steel structure prefabrication, installation and in-situ modification
Establishing and approving QA/QC Plans, Inspection and Test Plans
Performing internal audits on site, subcontractor premises, NDT companies and vendor facilities according internal Quality Management System, Contract and Client requirements and regulations
Experience in developing, preparing and conducting PQRs and WPSs, witnessing and coordinating of Welder’s Qualification tests, renewal of Welder’s Qualification Records
Reviewing and approving of all inspection reports and Manufacturing Data Books (MDB) according Project Technical Specifications, Design codes and standards
Preparing, reviewing and approving Welding Books, Welders certificates, Procedures for: prefabrication and erection of structural steel, piping systems, vessels and exchangers including NDT and Inspection procedures, Postweld Heat treatment procedures, Welding Books, Piping system installation inspection
Painting, TSA, coating/wrapping testing and inspection
Inspection of incoming material, steel parts, forgings, castings and in-line instruments
Liaise and coordinate with NoBo/Third Party inspection (DNV, SGS, IRS, ABS, BV, TUV, DEKRA, LOYD and Force Certification)
Working in International and multicultural environment, excellent leadership and management skills,
Organized and analytically minded, plan and implement cost saving opportunities, flexible in working hours
Training & Additional Experience
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Auto CAD, Navisworks, Welding ProWrite, Internal Quality Audit Training, Workshop Audit, verifying and preparing QMS, participated in Surveillance Audit and ISO 9001 Audit Re-Certification
Extensive knowledge of EN, ISO, ASTM, ASME, API, NACE, AWS, SHELL DEP, NORSOK norm, standard, code and procedure requirements
Comprehensive experience of GTAW (TIG), orbital GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, SAW and GMAW (MIG and MAG) welding processes used for wide range of materials
Safety trainings: Supervisor Incident Prevention Program (SIPP1 and SIPP2), Safety for Ship Repair Supervisors, Safety Leadership Workshop, Firefighting, First Aid, Confined space, Heights
Offshore Health Certificate
Career Summary
2013 -Present
Assignment to Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. Chicago, U.S.A.
LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR on Hejre Crude Stabilization Project at the DONG Oil Pipe Oil Terminal in Fredericia, Denmark
Performing internal audits on site, subcontractor premises, NDT companies and vendor facilities according internal Quality Management System, Contract and Client requirements and regulations
Evaluate, approve and monitor contractors QCP, Inspection and Test Plans, Testing Procedures, WPS/PQR, review of Parent and Filler Material Test Certificates
Organize, supervise and witness of Destructive and Non Destructive testing, Postweld Heat treatment and pressure tests
Inspection of piping and pipeline welding, production and modification of pressure vessels, inspection of prefabrication activities at Subcontractor premises, inspection of delivered equipment and instruments on Site prior installation
Piping system installation inspection according “as built” iso’s and issued for use P&ID’s, pressure test systems punch and visual inspection
Flushing, air/ water blowing, cleaning/chemical cleaning, draying, compressor lube oil flushing, aragonite system testing, GRP piping installation, joining leak and hydrotest inspection, execution and witnessing
Responsible for conducting daily, weekly and monthly progress reports, including testing practices and results, NCR reports and Corrective action proposal and implementation, interpretation of radiographs
Attend Pre-inspection and Project inspection meeting with Client for confirmation of project QA/QC requirements and responsible for maintaining proper records to demonstrate that all the project requirements are met
Attend Kick-off meetings with clients to discuss the inspection activities and safety procedures step by step
Conduct training programs for welders, foreman, welding supervisors and inspectors
2012 – 2013
Assignment to Metalvar, Maribor, Slovenia
Field QA/QC Manager on GoBiGas Project as Jacobs subcontractor in Gothenburg Energy, Gothenburg, Sweden (erection of a biomass-gasification plant with SNG-Production 20 MW)
Responsible of quality control and all quality control activities on the Project
Assist in the development and review of the project Quality Plan and Inspection and Test Plan;
Assist in developing a jobsite orientation program to ensure the project team is familiar with the requirements of the Inspection and Test Plan
Responsible for the performance of all inspection and testing activities as defined by Contract codes and regulations
Establish and manage a field document control system for construction, specifications, test and inspection reports, vendor data and as-built drawings
Piping system installation inspection according “as built” iso’s and issued for use P&ID’s
Organization of pressure test system punch, visual inspection and preparing following QC documentation
Organizing hydrotest, reinstatement, precommissioning and commissioning activities with main Contractor
Responsible and manage testing of piping systems, flushing, cleaning and draying and mechanical completion
Prepare Organization Chart, Field Inspection Forms and manage in all inspection activities
Prepare and review Job Safety Analysis, Field Inspection Forms and coordinate in inspection activities
Attend Pre-inspection and Project inspection meeting with clients for confirmation of project QA/QC requirements
Attend Kick-off meetings with clients to discuss the inspection activities
2011 – 2012
Assignment to Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. Chicago, U.S.A.
LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR on Modernization Project in Pancevo Oil Refinery, Serbia (Construction of a Mild Hydrocracking Complex and Hydrofinishing)
Evaluate, approve and monitor contractors QCP, Inspection and Test Plans, Testing Procedures, WPS/PQR, review of Parent and Filler Material Test Certificates
Organize, supervise and witness of Destructive, Non Destructive testing, Postweld Heat treatment, hydro, pneumatic and service tests
Inspection of piping and pipeline welding, production and modification of pressure vessels, inspection of prefabrication activities at Subcontractor premises, inspection of delivered equipment and instruments on Site prior installation, Interpretation of radiographs and postweld heat treatment charts
Flushing, air/ water blowing, cleaning/chemical cleaning, draying, compressor lube oil flushing
Attend Pre-inspection and Project inspection meeting with clients for confirmation of project QA/QC requirements and responsible for maintaining proper records to demonstrate that all the project requirements are met
Conduct training programs for welders, foreman, welding supervisors and inspectors
2008 – 2011
WELDING INSPECTOR – Assignment to Metalvar, Maribor, Slovenia
Involved in supervision and inspection of all welding activities on site (major Projects):
• Olkiluoto 3, Nuclear Power Plant in Finland
• KW Neurath, Thermal Power Plant in Germany
• KW Boxberg, Thermal Power Plant in Germany
• HE Vuzenica, Hydroelectric Power Plant in Slovenia
• Kostolac, Thermal Power Plant in Serbia
Particular Quality inspection of piping including welding supervision and coordinate Postweld Heat treatment, Destructive and Non Destructive testing
Inspection of pipe welding, daily checking and assuring right use of welding consumables and provided WPS’s from main Contractor, mostly supervising team of 10 to 15 welders
Qualifying and Re-Qualifying welders and coordinate with Third Party. Interpretation of Radiography films in accordance with acceptance codes and standards
Attend Coordination meetings with main Subcontractor to discuss the inspection activities, daily and weekly progress, welders’ daily performance and defect rate
2007 – 2008
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR – Assignment to Goltens, Dubai, U.A.E.
Responsible to carry out all regular checks relating to quality and supports Fabrication, Docking and Workshops Departments. Write the necessary Welding Procedures and Qualifications for reconditioning of damaged engine components (piston crowns, valve spindles, valve seats, cylinders, housings and valve cages), assuring that failure rates are minimal and maintaining relevant records in the Quality Dept Files.
Conduct and co-ordinate Destructive Testing and NDT inspection using suitable aids for conformance with blueprint, applicable codes, standards and jobs order specification
Responsible for preparation of Quality Control Plans, Inspection and Test Plans and interpretation of radiographs
Routine checks for system conformance in company’s key processes and support processes and perform internal quality audits.
2006 – 2007
TECHNICAL MANAGER OF WELDING, NDT AND INSPECTION DEPARTMENT – Assignment to National Accredit Laboratory CertLab, Pancevo, Serbia
Assigned welding and NDT inspection during shutdown in:
• RASCO Ras L’nuf, Petrochemical Company in Libya
• Azotara, Chemical Fertilizer Production Company in Pancevo, Serbia
• NIS Oil Refinery in Pancevo, Serbia
Responsible for Quality Engineering functions of the company to ensure compliance to the company’s QMS Prepare ITP, WPS/PQR, Quality Procedures and submitting to client for approval. Organize welding and NDT inspection in prefabrication shops and on Sites
Develop standardized NDT procedures for advanced welding procedures and specific Client requirements
Direct coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to make sure workers compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions and standards in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements or testing welding personnel for certification
2004 – 2006
WELDING ENGINEER – Assignment to Mineloprema, Pancevo, Serbia
Plan and analyse welding processes according to the need of project, monitor of the project to ensure facilitation of continuous improvement and planning and coordinate activities
Collaborate with the maintenance staff and troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment
Plan and implement cost saving opportunities
Develop and implement preventative maintenance programDevelop and conduct welding qualification testsResolve welding issues in mechanical equipment
Preparation of welding procedures and qualifications and monitoring fabrication of: ASME Pressure Vessels, Piping, Heat Exchangers, Storage Tanks and Structures for Clients:
• HIP, Petrochemical Company in Pancevo, Serbia
• NIS, Oil Refinery in Pancevo, Serbia
• TENT A Obrenovac, Thermal Power Plant in Serbia
Maintain control, update and monitor all WPS and PQR in accordance to the standards, international relevant codes and recommended practice
Conducts Welder and Welding Operator qualification tests for all types of welding work on a periodic basis to ensure that all welders, engaged in every project, are qualified and certified
