CV Naval Architect Inspection on New Construction and Repairs, ISO, NDT of Marine & Offshore structures

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Last Updated: Monday, September 21, 2009

To be the part of a team of hi-caliber professionals in a progressive, transnational organization, thus sharpening my own professional skills, while at the same time, contributing my best to the overall development of the organization.

Naval Architect with 15 years experience in QA/QC,Inspection on New Construction and Repairs, ISO, NDT of Marine & Offshore structures

1. Surveyor, ABS Europe ,Dubai from May 2006 till date.
Job responsibilities
• Surveyor assigned on Vendor Items including Pressure Vessels, Derricks, Components & Equipments, Materials, Welding Procedures, New Construction Projects-Small Vessels
• Assist Senior surveyors on Conversion Projects-FPSO, New Construction –Rigs, Topsides etc

2. Head of Engineering Services with International Shipping Bureau L.L.C from August 2004 till May 2006
Job responsibilities
• Develop new services under the newly formed subsidiary of International Shipping Bureau.-Includes Naval Architecture Consultancy, Design, New Construction Project Management, Project Procurement, Professional Man Power Outsourcing, Hull Gauging, Training etc.
• Conduct vendor inspections/third party inspections for various clients.
• Conduct surveys on behalf of the classification society- International Register of Shipping.
• Supervises the activities of the new departments.
• Management Representative functions in the Quality Management System.
• Coordinate training programs organized by the company.

3. Project Quality / Site Lead with SparTEC, a subsidiary of J. Ray Mc Dermott on the Spar hull fabrication
(two hulls-Medusa & Front Runner) at Jebel Ali, Dubai till August 2004.

Each Spar hull consists of a cylindrical hard tank, truss and a soft tank & weighing 12,000 tons with a total length of 586 ft. The work scope included structural, piping, E&I, coating and commissioning activities related to the hull.
Job responsibilities
• Plan & supervise the daily inspection routines of a team of 12 multi disciplined inspectors.
• Ensure compliance with ABS, MMS, USCG rules and contractual specification on fabrication.
• Liaison with Client Resident Representative, ABS/USCG Surveyor and yard QA/QC.
• Raise Deficiency/ Non Conformance when required and follow up corrective action.
• Conduct Audits on specific Level II procedures approved on the project to ensure compliance.
• Conduct, hold point & surveillance inspections, witness tests as required and ensure compliance with AFC drawings in the yard and at vendor’s facilities.
• Inspection of materials, equipments supplied by the vendors and verification of certificates and other related documentation for conformance with specification.
• Review and approve method statements and repair statements on behalf of SparTEC.
• Ensure compliance of documentation requirements as the main contractor of the project.
• Review NDT reports; weld summary sheets, dimension control reports and alignment reports.
• Review and approval of project certification dossiers compiled by the sub contractor.
• Maintain records of inspection and other project specific documentation.
• Attend project weekly progress meeting, prepare site weekly reports for the management.
• General administrative functions related to the site office.

4. Quality Assurance Engineer with GRANDWELD, Dubai, leading ships repair company from September 1997
to August 2001.
Job responsibilities
Held the position of Management Representative in the Quality Management System.
• Design/Development/Implementation of Quality Systems and Procedures conforming to ISO 9002 standards for various departments/shops.
• Training employees on ISO 9002 Quality management system.
• Planning and conduct of Internal Quality Audits as the group leader of the team comprising of 7 Internal Auditors.
• Review and disposition of customer complaints.
• Raising Non Conformance Reports and Corrective action proposals.
• Identification and coordination of training programs.
• Reporting the performance of the Quality Management System to the top management.
• Control of external references and standards.
Other duties include:
• QA/QC activities of New Construction/Modification projects.
• Evaluation and qualifying suppliers, monitoring the performance of approved suppliers.
• Conduct supplier facility audits to evaluate the suppliers.
• Review & Approval of purchase requisitions on behalf of QA department.
• Preparing pre qualification documents for major tenders.
• Inspection of major equipments, special material for conformance to specification.
• Liaison with Classification Societies, Clients and Regulatory bodies and coordinate audits.
• Coordinating NDT & Inspection with inspection agencies.
• Developing /qualifying special welding & repair procedures for new construction and repairs – Al, SS, and CuNi etc.
• Training and qualifying of welders on approved welding procedures.

5. Marine Surveyor/Naval Architect with International Inspection Services Limited (INSPEC), Dubai from
November 1994 to December 1995
Operations Coordinator (Middle East Operations) with International Inspection Services Limited
(INSPEC), Dubai, from December 1995 to August 1997
Job responsibilities
• Planning & Coordination of all Marine/Offshore and Industrial related inspection activities.
• Repair assessment for clients on structural repairs in marine & offshore industry.
• Company representation in techno-commercial discussions with clients, classification societies.
• Preparation of work procedures for various inspections conforming to specifications/client requirements.
• Planning/implementation of hull thickness surveys on Ships and offshore structures as required by Classification Societies.
• Conduct surveys on ships and offshore surveys.
• Supervision of all operational equipments including Radio Active Isotopes within the United Arab Emirates.
• Monitoring the safety aspects/personnel health in the transportation/handling/storage of radioactive isotopes..
• Visual inspection, Third party Inspection/Material Inspection on various marine/industrial structures.
• Witness various inspections such as Holiday/Spark Testing on pipelines and tail shafts, Vacuum Test, Hydro-Test, Pressure Test, and Hardness Test.
• Monitoring and control of various NDT evaluations – UT/RT/MT/DPT.
• Design/Development of quality manual and procedures for ISO 9002 quality management system.

6. Naval Architect/Marine Surveyor with Fairdeal Marine Services, Fujairah from May to November 1994.
Job responsibilities
• Safety surveys including fire fighting and life saving appliances onboard vessels.
• Coordination of repair activities including dry-docking under the close supervision of classification societies.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for materials and services.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Naval Architecture & Ship Building from Cochin University of Science & Technology, one of the leading technological universities in India.
Professional Training
• CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspectors course: The Welding Institute-UK
• IRCA Registered Auditor/Lead Auditor & Internal Auditor course - ISO 9000
• ISPS Code-Company Security Officer
• Welding Inspectors Course-Advani Oerlikon Institute Of Welding Technology
• Interpretation Of Weld Radiographs-Advani Oerlikon Institute Of Welding Technology

MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, In house software applications, Basic Internet applications.

Professional Qualifications
• ISO 9000 - Quality Auditor
• SIX SIGMA: Green Belt –KPMG
• ACCP Level II in VT,RT, PT, MT
• ASNT-TC Level II in VT, RT, PT, MT, UT
• Certified Welding Inspector – from Advani Oerlikon Institute of Welding Technology.