Qualifications
2005 BE Mechanical Enginnering Anna University Tamil Nadu, India.
2007 DPRE Annamalai University Tamil Nadu, India.
2012 NACE CIP 1 ID No 43041 NACE United States of America.
2013 NACE CIP 2 ID No 43041 NACE United States of America.
Career Summary
Jan 2014 to Jun 2014
Dodsal Engineering & Construction HMT Gas pipeline
Painting & Coating Inspector Client: GASCO – Abudhabi
Specification and review the visual inspection and monitoring of the Field Joint Coating 3 layer Polyethylene Heat shrink sleeves system and Three coat system in painting to confirm that the Inspection Test Plans.
Document the air temperature, humidity, and Substrate temperature.
Visual inspection for surface cleanness prior to start blasting works. Suggesting and monitoring the surface cleaning works while required
ISO 8502-6 testing for before and after blasting as per the specification
Verifying the painting specification for the selection of paints to be applied, keeping records of Batch Numbers, Exp Date, Mixing ratio, MSDS details and manufacturer, QC Certificates for the paint products used.
During paint application verify the spot check as per ISO 2808 Method 7B.
Checking the final Inspection of SSPC PA-2 entire coating and painting systems as per the specification.
ASTM D4541/ISO 4624 and NACE RP0274 testing for final painting and coating Inspection.
Repair for 3Layer Polyethelyne, Polyurethene, Zinc Silicate Primer, Fully cured
epoxy Coating.
Preparing test reports upon the clients.
Applicator qualification test conduct with the requirements of specification.
Inspect the Safety colour coding and Identification of piping and equipment as per the specification.
Inspection and test plan for pre-padding and lowering summarizes various characteristics to be checked; at the end of lowering inspection report will be submitted to the clients.
Feb 2013 to Nov 2013
Various Contract Third party India
Coating Inspector
Visual inspection for surface cleanness prior to start blasting works as per the specification.
Checking the anchor profile with press o film & type of finish with surface profile comparator after blasting
Checking quality of compressed air (if necessary), flow pressure, tip size of spray guns to achieve the fine atomization of paint flow & Checking the wet film thickness while spraying.
Checking the final DFT readings of the entire coating systems and data entry for preparing final inspection reports
During paint application verify the spot check as per ISO 2808 Method 7B.
Checking the final Inspection of SSPC PA-2 entire coating and painting systems as per the specification
Jul 2011 to Aug 2012
Thuwa Contracting Est., Jubail Export Refinery
Coating Inspector Client: Daliem Saudi Arabia
Checking Wet bulb, Dry bulb, Air & Steel (Substrate) Temperatures, Relative humidity, Dew point temperatures at regular intervals
To prepare Daily weather & ambient conditions Reports while the blasting & coating works are going on.
Selection & approval of abrasives, reusability for garnets by checking its contamination level is within the turbid level by conducting viol tests.
Checking the anchor profile with press o film & type of finish with surface profile comparator after blasting Selection & approval of abrasives, reusability for garnets by checking its contamination level is within the turbid level by conducting viol tests.
Visual inspection for surface cleanness prior to start blasting works as per the specification.
Checking the anchor profile with press o film & type of finish with surface profile comparator after blasting
Checking quality of compressed air (if necessary), flow pressure, tip size of spray guns to achieve the fine atomization of paint flow & Checking the wet film thickness while spraying.
Monitoring the drying time intervals for the coatings applied and Checking Dry film thickness after drying
Inspection of surface cleanness, touch dry, hard dry, hardness of previously applied primers and intermediates to ensure the recoating intervals while top coating,
Checking the final DFT readings of the entire coating systems and data entry for preparing final inspection reports
Holiday testing for immersion service coatings, internal linings of tanks an vessels using pinhole detectors.
Conducting adhesion tests for the sample panels using X-cut, cross hatch, and dolly pull off adhesion tester and preparing test reports upon request of the clients.
Conducting quantitative & qualitative tests for finding out the presences of salts like chlorides, sulfides, and nitrates etc., on the surfaces to be coated with appropriate test kids etc.,
May 2010 to Dec 2010
Thuwa Contracting Est., Shaw – Sabic
Piping Engineer Saudi Arabia
Execute daily Inspection and reporting as per approved QCP/ITPs. Supervise the fabrication activities in relation to fit-up, tack weld, joint surface cleanness. Pre-heat / inter-pass maintenance, adherence of weaving width, heat input and root inspection meets the applicable code specification or standard. Perform visual and dimensional inspections to ensure compliance with codes and standards. Check the storage, segregation and preservation of piping material.
Conduct detailed study of isometric drawings, P&ID drawings, and GA diagrams and check material specification.
Supervise and control fabrication and erection activities of CS, SS, and GRE pipes to maintain compliance with contract specification, codes and approved drawings. Witness the heat tint inspection for SS welds. Inspect pipe joints, support assemblies and final dimensional inspections as per approved drawings and standards.
Carry out hydro tests and reinstatement line walks, punch list clearance and monitor the flange management. Witness the flushing, Hydro and pneumatic test, drying, reinstatement, pigging, chemical cleaning and He/N2 system leak tests are complying with all specification and safety requirements.
Review the Test Packs and generate QC Inspection/ Release reports. Assist in reviewing projects drawings and specifications for compliance with the standards. Monitor and ensure compliance with critical control points of the process to achieve planned results.
Ensure valid calibration for all equipment at site. Ensure proper collation, endorsement and compiling of all quality documentation and inspection reports and retention till completion of project. Notify non-conformances detected during site inspections and recommend corrective measures. Provide sufficient feed back to QA/QC Engineers on day to day quality issues.
Jan 2008 to Mar 2010
Al Tawleed Energy & Power IWPP SHUIBAH PHASE 3
Piping & Coating Supervisor Client: Siemens
Monitor contractor’s Quality Systems and Quality personnel for compliance with requirements and records. Report all major contractor/sub-contractor performance and quality deficiencies to the QA/QC Coordinator for resolution. Review of test packs, preparation of punch list and review of project dossiers and as built drawings. Liaise with customers and external agencies for smooth inspection and progress of project. Investigate quality related complaints from customers and implement effective corrective and preventive measures.
Represent our company in management and technical meeting in project assigned. Co-ordinate with contractors, subcontractors as well as vendors for work progress drawing modifications field change, change of material. Development of drawings details Isometric drawings, Hydrotest diagrams applying practical design knowledge.Coordinate with QC inspectors, mechanical supervisors, welding foremen, painting foremen and workshop in-charge to complete all inspections as per project requirements/recommendations.
Surveillance and hold point stage wise inspection to avoid critical failure, identifying the non compliance and proposing corrective and preventive action at the right stage.
Attending Pre Job meetings, Construction progress meetings, quality meetings and kick off meetings. Inspection and witnessed the PQT for various painting systems
Selection & approval of abrasives, reusability for garnets by checking its contamination level is within the turbid level by conducting viol tests.
Visual inspection for surface cleanness prior to start blasting works. Suggesting and monitoring the surface cleaning works while required,
Verifying the painting specification for the selection of paints to be applied, keeping records of Batch Numbers, Exp Date, Mixing ratio, Thinning ratio, MSDS details and manufacturer, QC Certificates for the paint products used.
Checking the final DFT readings of the entire coating systems and data entry for preparing final inspection reports
Review and analyze project specification and documents and Coordinate with project management team. Test package and Punch list making related to piping and insulation erection. Line check with client & sub contactor. Co-coordinating with main contractor, third party and client
July 2005 to Oct 2007
Futech Consultant Pvt Ltd India
Piping Supervisor
Site Co-ordination, daily planning and Procurement of resources.
Daily and Weekly work schedule preparation and monitoring. Documentation of project.Construction supervision on site activities related to power plant equipments, auxillaries and piping. Providing redesign solutions for the field problems or changes (clashing, mismatch lack of material items).
Development of drawings details Isometric drawings, Hydrotest diagrams applying practical design knowledge.
Update material control charts.
Resolving field problems and liaison with client and supervision of mechanical crew.
Updating project reports on work accomplishments / percentage based on project completion. Conduct site survey prior to hauling of equipments, materials, tools prior to work.
Test package and Punch list making related to piping and insulation erection.
Co-coordinating with main contractor, third party and client
Line check with client & sub contactor.
