Academic & Professional Qualifications :
Bachelor of Engineering – Welding Technology from IIW, Kolkata
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from DEI Technical College, Dayalbagh University, Agra
IRCA Approved Lead Auditor Course for QMS-ISO 9001:2008
IRCA Approved Lead Auditor Course for EMS ISO 14001:2004
IRCA Approved Lead Auditor Course for OHSAS 18001:2007
ASNT Level II – Radiography Testing
ASNT Level II – Ultrasonic Testing
ASNT Level II – Liquid Penetrant Testing
ASNT Level II – Magnetic Particle Testing
Graduate Diploma in Materials Management from Indian Institute of Materials Management
Diploma in Total Quality Management & ISO 9000
Membership (Professional) : ASQ (American Society for Quality), USA
Quality Circle Forum of India
Indian Institute of Welding
Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing
Approval (Professional) :
Sr. QA/QC Engineer – Petroleum Development Oman, Oman
QA/QC Engineer – Chiyoda Technip JV, Qatar
Professional History
1. Head (QA/QC), Petroleum Development Oman, Seconded By Velosi From Jan’ 2013 Onwards
Major Projects Completed/ Under Progress: (From January 2013 to till date)
9 years Contracts – Engineering Contract (EMC) that includes fabrication/Construction of pipelines, Pressure Vessels, Fired Heaters, Piping Skids, Piping Spools, Structural items, etc. for new & revamping of plants, oil gathering stations, etc. Contractors – M/s Wood Group – CCC
9 years Contracts Off Plot Delivery Contract (ODC) that includes fabrication/Construction of Pipe Lines, Pressure Vessels, Fired Heaters, Piping Skids, Piping Spools, Structural items, etc. for replacement of old flow-lines, construction of new flow-lines, well hookups, construction of new wells, revamping of old/existing wells, etc. Contractor : M/s Al-Turki Enterprises.
Role & Responsibilities
• Head & Focal Point for Total Quality Management/Controlling and monitoring Overall Quality functions (QA/QC/Inspection/Welding & Non-Destructive Testing activities) including documentation
• Preparation of various Project Specific Quality Procedures/ Specifications
• Review & Approval of Contractors Contract/Project Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Plan/ Inspection & Test Plan, etc.
• Review & Approval of WPS/PQR (Welding Procedure Specification/ Procedure Qualification Record) & WPQ (Welders Performance Qualification) as per ASME Section IX & applicable specifications.
• Well versed with different welding processes GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, etc.
• Well versed with materials viz. Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Low Alloy Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel, dissimilar materials, etc.
• Conducting shop floor/ onsite stage wise inspections as per QAP/ITP
• Dealing with TPIAs (Third Party Inspection Agencies) for QA/QC activities
• Conducting Quality Audits on Oil & Gas/ EPC Contractors
• Audit, Inspection, Evaluation & Approval of Vendors
• Defining Quality Objectives & Key Performance Indicators
• Issuing Non-Conformances, reviewing correction, corrective actions
• Reporting to the Management on Quality Management & Improvements
• Preparing ‘lessons learnt’ report on various issues
• Recommendations on Quality Improvement based on lessons learnt
• Preparation of training modules and Conducting Training Programs on various topics
2. Sr. Manager (QA/QC), Petrofab/ Petron Engineering Construction Ltd., India 2008 -2012
Major Projects Completed:
Fabrication of Pressure Vessels For : Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai, India
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai, India
Fabrication of Fired Heaters For : Linde Engineering India Ltd., Vadodara, india
Nargarjuna Oil Corporation Limited, Tutucorien, India
Engineers India Limited, New Delhi India
Gas Authority of India Limited, Pata, India
Fabrication of Piping skids & Piping Spools For : Daniel (Emerson Group), IOCL, India
Reliance Petroleum Limited, Jamnagar, India
Uhde India Ltd., IOCL, Orisa, India
Construction of New Units named CDU (Crude Distillation Unit) & VDU (Vacuum Distillation Unit) for Indian Oil Corporation, Gujarat Refinery, Vadodara, India that includes piping, equipments, installation/erection activities, etc.
Revamping of Columns in VDU (Vacuum Distillation Unit) that includes resizing of existing nozzles’ diameters, provisions of new nozzles, blanking off of the existing nozzles, replacement of internals, installation of new lines and connections with neighboring equipments and units, etc.
Role & Responsibilities
• HOD of QA/QC and Management Representative (MR) for Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
• Team Leader & Welding Engineer for ASME ‘U’ Stamp Certification activities
• Preparation of Quality System Manual/ Documentation for ASME “U” Stamp
• Preparation of Project Quality Plan, Project Related Poricedures
• Preparation of Welding Procedures Specification (WPS)/ Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)s and Welders Qualification as per ASME Section IX for GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW welding processes for different materials viz. Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, etc.
• Preparation of procedures for NDT, PWHT, pressure testing, painting, etc.
• Conducting internal audits, second party audits
• Preparation and conducting training modules for various topics, QMS awareness, etc.
• Reporting to the Management on Quality Management & Improvements
• Preparing ‘lessons learnt’ report on various issues
• Taking action for Non-Conformances for Correction/ Corrective & Preventive Measures
• Co-ordination with Third Party/ Certification Bodies like LRIS, EIL, TUV, BVIS, etc.
• Preparation of final documentation/ quality dossiers after completion of projects.
3. Sr. QA/QC Engineer, Petrofac International Ltd., Sharjah/Oman 2007-2007
Major Projects Completed: Petroleum Development Oman, Harweel Project.
Construction of Harweel Gas Plant that includes piping, equipments (Pressure Vessels, Fired Heaters, Piping Spools,etc.), installation/erection activities, etc. Contractor : M/s Galfar LLC.
Construction of Pipe Lines -150 Kilometers aprox. (18” Diameter & 36” Diameter) to deliver crude oils from various gathering station to Harweel Plant situated in South Oman. Contractor : M/s Tekfen
Role & Responsibilities:
• Focal Point for Controlling and monitoring Quality Assurance activities
• Preparation of various Project Specific Quality Procedures/ Specifications
• Review & Approval of Contractors Contract/Project Quality Plan, Procedures
• Conducting Quality Audits on Oil & Gas/ EPC Contractors M/s Galfar & M/s Tekfen
• Audit, Inspection, Evaluation & Approval of Vendors
• Defining Quality Objectives & Key Performance Indicators
• Issuing Non-Conformances, reviewing correction, corrective actions
• Reporting to the Management on Quality Management & Improvements
4. Sr. Engineer (QA/QC), Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Hazira Works, India 2005 to 2006
Role & Responsibilities:
• Documentation (QA, NDT, Welding)
• Stage wise inspection (material, Welding, NDT, pressure testing) as per approved QAP/ITP
• Final documentation/ coordination with Third party Inspection Agencies/ Clients/ Customers
5. Engineer (QA/QC), Petrofab/ Petron Engineering Construction Ltd., India 1996 to 2004
Role & Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)
• Inspection of raw materials w.r.t. specification and purchase orders as per ASME sec. II part
A/B/C etc.
• Establishing of WPS/PQR for various materials and welding processes
• Stage wise inspection as per ITP viz. Fit-up, weld visual, Implementing and witnessing various
• NDT techniques viz. DPT, Radiographic film interpretation, MPI, UTT, PWHT, pressure test
etc.
• Taking actions to close NCRs
• Documentation as per ITP/QAP and Preparation of Manufacturer Data Book (Quality Dossier)
6. Junior Engineer (QA/QC), Newton Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., India 1994 to 1996
Role & Responsibilities:
• Preparation of Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)
• Inspection of raw materials w.r.t. specification and purchase orders
• Establishing of WPS/PQR for various materials and welding processes
• Stage wise inspection as per ITP viz. Fit-up, weld visual, Implementing and witnessing various
• NDT techniques viz. DPT, Radiographic film interpretation, MPI, UTT, PWHT, pressure test
etc. Arranging for closing all NCRs
• Documentation as per ITP/QAP and Preparation of Manufacturer Data Book (Quality Dossier)
