Certifications: CSWIP3.1 (TWI) ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MPT, LPT. Education: Education B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in 2003. Experience: *A competent professional with 6.5 years¡¦ experience in Welding & Piping Operations, Testing & Inspection, Quality Control/ Assurance and Commissioning. *Presently associated with Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam as QC & Welding Inspector. *Primarily on Fabrication and Erection of structures as well as piping in ship building, offshore and onshore structure. *Acquired knowledge of ASME Piping and Structural Codes, Piping Materials and Fabrication Techniques. *In-depth knowledge of drawing as per international standards, preparation of documents of inspection reports and inspection of structural assemblies. *Hands on experience in installing & commissioning various equipments. *Proven track record of ensuring compliance to quality standards and maintaining all related documents. *An effective communicator with strong problem solving, analytical and organisational abilities. Core Competencies Welding *Checking all welding activities is in compliance with the applicable code, standards and specification. *Ensuring that mechanical and welding works are executed in an efficient manner and specified quality requirements are met. *Approving welding procedures and specifications and qualification of welding performers as per ASME standards. *Ensuring that the welding procedures to be used are approved and duly qualified as required.
Quality Control *Performing total quality control activities related to structural and piping work as per approved quality assurance plan (QAP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP).
*Ensuring that weld inspection, examination and test are carried out and documented in accordance with the Quality Control Plan for site activities, verifying the inspection records and validating the relevant results. *Studying all drawings & obtaining rulings on all construction matters that require engineering interpretation. *Monitoring discipline at the shop floor for an accident free & safe work culture.
Commissioning *Installing, commissioning & troubleshooting problems arising in the total execution of job. *A competent professional with 6.5 years¶ experience in Welding & Piping Operations, Testing & Inspection, Quality Control/ Assurance and Commissioning. *Presently associated with Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam as QC & Welding Inspector. *Primarily on Fabrication and Erection of structures as well as piping in ship building, offshore and onshore structure. *Acquired knowledge of ASME Piping and Structural Codes, Piping Materials and Fabrication Techniques. *In-depth knowledge of drawing as per international standards, preparation of documents of inspection reports and inspection of structural assemblies. *Hands on experience in installing & commissioning various equipments. *Proven track record of ensuring compliance to quality standards and maintaining all related documents. *An effective communicator with strong problem solving, analytical and organisational abilities. Core Competencies Welding *Checking all welding activities is in compliance with the applicable code, standards and specification. *Ensuring that mechanical and welding works are executed in an efficient manner and specified quality requirements are met. *Approving welding procedures and specifications and qualification of welding performers as per ASME standards. *Ensuring that the welding procedures to be used are approved and duly qualified as required. Quality Control *Performing total quality control activities related to structural and piping work
as per approved quality assurance plan (QAP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP). *Ensuring that weld inspection, examination and test are carried out and documented in accordance with the Quality Control Plan for site activities, verifying the inspection records and validating the relevant results. Studying all drawings & obtaining rulings on all construction matters that require engineering interpretation. *Monitoring discipline at the shop floor for an accident free & safe work culture. Commissioning *Installing, commissioning & troubleshooting problems arising in the total execution of job. *Foreseeing performance bottlenecks and taking corrective measures to avoid the same.
Feb¶08-Aug¶09 at Gulf Piping Company (IMCC Group), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E as QC & Welding Inspector. Project: Escravos Gas to Liquid (EGTL), Abu-Dhabi, U.A.E The EGTL plant will be capable of converting natural gas into premium environmentally friendly fuel, diesel and GTL naphtha products. The Escravos GTL project will convert over 300 million cubic feet of natural gas a day to GTL diesel and GTL naphtha. The GTL plant will be located adjacent to the CNL Escravos Gas Plant-Phase 1 (EGP-1). Job Role: *Studying the scope of work, contract, company specifications, and standards & perform the work incompliance to the specified requirements. *Performing total quality control activities related to Structural and Piping work as per approved quality assurance plan (QAP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP). Ensuring that: o Weld inspection, examination and test are carried out and documented in accordance with the Quality Control Plan for site activities, verifying the inspection records and validating the relevant results. o Mechanical & Welding works are executed in an efficient manner & specified quality requirements are met. *Raising technical queries & non-compliance clarifications with the engineering. *Reviewing mill certificates, consumable test certificates and calibration certificates of equipments. *Resolving problems encountered during construction, identify the root cause for the problem and notify the course of action through the Project Management Team. *Studying structural, piping drawings (GA¶s, P & ID's, and Isometric, etc.) and
initiating necessary drawing changes as required at site. *Witness performance qualification test on Welding Operators & Welder¶s. *Monitoring & witnesses of WPS/PQR & WQT¶s/MPI/PT/HT. *Checking all welding activities is in compliance with the applicable code, standards and specification. Co-ordinating with: o NDT team for carrying out the required NDT as per the project scope of work. o Third party as well as client related to welding and NDE activities. *Witness & review the PWHT, Hardness reports. *Performing Evaluation and Interpretation of Radiographic Film of Weld Joints. *Monitoring the performance of welder¶s (welder audit). *Preparing Punch List Items and forward the same to the Project Management Team for further course of Action. Follow up & provide inputs to Construction on the closing of items required to be completed prior to hydrostatic test. *Preparing hydro pressure test packages and carrying out hydro test checks and pneumatic test. *Witness Hydrostatic Test. Verify for the Compliance of Testing equipment like Testing Manifolds, Pressure gauges, Test recorders, Relief valve, Testing Blinds, Test Pump and Approved Test fluid. *Witness & Monitor post-hydro activities that include reinstatement, lay-up and Painting. *Review and approve the final as built drawings. *Signing off Mechanical Completion Certificate. *Releasing the Tested Piping to the Commissioning team for further activities. *Monitoring the insulation and fire proofing on vessels, piping and structure. *Involvement in pre-commissioning activities like final reinstates/ Mechanical clearances of the Piping, vessels. Storage Tanks and offshore pipe lines. *Taking part in the Weekly Progress Meetings and Quality Meetings. *Reviewing documents for shipment (Load-Out Manifest). *Filling out inspection check sheets for all random inspections performed. Key Highlights: Worked as the Lead Inspector for a team of Inspectors for QA/ QC on new piping & pressure vessel construction projects. Jan¶04-Feb¶08 & Since Dec¶09 at Ship Building Centre, Visakhapatnam as QA/ QC Engineer Project: Vizag Vessel Project Ship Building Center is an esteemed organization established under the ministry of defense, Government of India. Various types of vessels (submarine) and Naval ships are made here. This plant is having a state of the art infrastructure, which includes Hull shop, Production shop, Dry dock, Coating department,
Fabrication yard, Design center, Modern welding lab and QA lab. Job Role: *Carrying out inspections at various stages as per customer specification as a Third Party Overseer/ Engineer. *Gained in-depth knowledge of drawing as per international standards, preparation of documents of inspection reports. *Receipt inspection of Equipment and sub assemblies required for the project as per standard document. *Performing visual and dimensional inspection of structural assemblies of ship components during fabrication and installation, such as Decks, Bulkhead, panel, Stringers, foundations etc. *Approval of Quality Control Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Test plan and Weld plan. *Review and approval Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) as per ASME standards. *Witnessing mechanical testing and reviewed the test report. *Conducting the visual inspection before, during and after welding. *Non Destructive Testing (DPT, Ultra Sonic Testing, and Radiographic testing) of Weld seams in accordance with the standards. *Monitoring welders to ensure that all welding works are carried out as per approved WPS and requirement. *Checking the welding equipment condition and consumables. *Alignment inspection and Circularity, Linearity measurements using optical instruments like Total station and Theodolite. *Hydro and Pneumatic testing of tanks, air tight structures, pipelines and compartments. *Fabrication and installation of air ducting. *Stage vies inspections during insulations like Vibro damping coating, Sound absorbing coatings.