CV QA/QC Engineer in Oil & Gas sector Onshore, worked in PDO sites executing Pipeline work

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Last Updated: Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Over 19 years of experience in executing various Industrial Projects in India and abroad in the position of Manager (Tech) and also in charge of QA/QC.

Employment History

1) Working in M/s Galfar Engineering & Contracting LLC , Muscat executing Project works (Pipeline) and Service Contract works at PDO sites in the following positions
 Approved as QA Engineer by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Roles and Responsibilities

o Liaise with the Site Manager for the conduct of day to day QA/QC Activities.
o Liaise with Customer Site Representative (CSR) in matters relating to Quality on daily basis and attend Project Progress meetings held.
o Ensure preparation, implementation, monitoring, reviewing and updating the CQP, QA/QC Procedures, QC Plans, Method Statements and Work Instructions.
o Liaise with Welding Engineer in preparation of new Welding Procedures for the Projects, Qualify the same, Prepare the necessary Records of Qualification and submission to Client for approval.
o Incoming Material Inspection, Review of MTC and acceptance on the basis of relevant Specifications and Codes.
o Purchase order review as per procedure.
o Directing Senior QC Inspectors and other QC Inspectors to fulfill the inspection and test requirements of the Project/Contract at all stages of the process.
o Maintain pertinent records of Inspections and tests till the end of Contract/Purchase Order or to a retention period agreed with company.
o Ensuring maintenance of Measuring and Monitoring Devices used through focal point and monitor the requirements fulfilled by subcontractor.
o Ensure all relevant Codes and Standards, Specification and Quality System documents are available at pertinent locations of use.
o Approve the subcontractor’s quality documentation.
o Monitor Subcontractor’s work for compliance with quality requirements.
o Coordinate with HO for Training requirement, Audits and follow up.
o Ensure effective disposition of CARs/NCRs raised during Internal/External Audits by the relevant functions and implementation of Preventive measures.
o Overall responsibility for planning of quality, control, supervision and implementation of CQP and technical requirements, resolution of quality problems, preparation and maintenance of quality records.

Major Client

 Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Projects Executed

 Presently involved in the preparation of Welding Procedures and Qualification of same for construction of new 10” PE Lined WI Underground Class I Pipeline from Malaan to Dhulaima Tie in point approximately 14 Kms ( Mtl. CS, ISO 3183-1 Grade L485 (X70), 5.6/7.1 mm thick, Non-sour, Class I, External 3 Layer PE Coating, Design Code ASME B31.4)
Project Value – OMR
 Fabrication & Installation of 8” Gas Lift Pipeline (buried) from LPS to DHU approximately 21.3 Kms (Mtl. CS, ISO 3183-3 QCS L-450 (X65),5.9/6.4 mm thick, SOUR Gas, Class I, External 3 Layer PE Coating, Design Code ASME B31.8).
Project Value – OMR 790,394.735 (Exclude material)
 Procurement & Construction of 12” CS PE Lined WI Pipeline (above ground) from LPS to LEK Station A1 area and A2 area approximately 10 Kms (Mtl. API 5L Gr.X42, 14.3 mm thick, Non-sour, Class I, Coating A/G-White, U/G – STOPAQ, Design Code ASME B31.4)
Project Value – OMR 1,538,000.00
 Procurement & Construction of 16” GRP Bulk Pipeline (buried) from Malaan to Dhulaima approximately 14 Kms. ( Mtl. GRP-CPI-AMIANTIT, 12.5 mm thick, Class I, Design Code ISO 14692 Part 1-4, ASME B31.8)
Project Value – OMR 2,122,418.856
 Procurement & Construction of 16” GRP Bulk Pipeline(buried) from Lek-B to LPS approximately 10.8 Kms (Mtl. GRP-CPI-AMIANTIT, 11 mm thick, Class I, Design Code ISO 14692 Part 1-4, ASME B31.8)
Project Value – OMR 1,601,959.655
 Lekhwair Pipeline Construction – Upgrade of NPLS & RMS Expansion – Contract C 31-0622
Project Details : Installation of ten new 6”GRE high pressure pipelines - 15.52 KM Non piggable gas lift lines RMS -1 to 10. ( GRE Vendor -Star Fibre Glass Systems ) and Six new 16”X 10.8 KM GRE Pipelines between Lekhwair production stations and manifolds ( GRE Vendor - Future Pipe Industries ) and all associated C.S piping inside Production stations and Manifolds.



2) Worked in M/s AGAP Arabia Ltd., Al Khobar, which belongs to NESMA
Group of Companies, having ASME “A” and “PP” Stamps from Sep. 2004 to Nov.2005 in the following capacities.
a) Approved as Welding Inspector by Saudi Aramco in DHT & SRU Facilities - Riyadh Refinery Project.
b) QC Manager for the ASME works being executed in the Project.

Roles and Responsibilities

 Preparation of WPS as per the Project Requirements and qualifying them.
 Developed QC Manual for ASME certification and performed demonstration for achieving Certification.
 Execution of ASME work in the Project.
 Renewal of Welder Continuity Records.
 Punch listing and NDE clearance.
 Incoming material inspection.
 Supervision of Inspection work in the field of GRE and CS Pipelines.
 Conducting Internal Quality Audits.

Major Clients

Executed works in Sulfur Recovery Unit 3 and Diesel Hydrotreater Unit in Saudi Aramco Riyadh Refinery. Also executed various Tie in works during the Shut down period

3) Worked as Quality Control Manager in M/s QUALTECH, Chennai as consultant for various firms for certification and implementation of ISO 9001:2000 in their firms. (2003 to’04)
Roles and Responsibilities

 Assisting Director in training the personnel from the clients in ISO Standards and its requirements.
 Assisting the clients in preparing the Quality Manual and required procedures and various forms.

4) Worked as Quality Control Engineer in M/s International Ship Repair, Fujairah, UAE executing various industrial jobs and ship repair jobs (2002 to ’03)

Roles and Responsibilities

 Lead a team of 200 workers, which include 50 qualified welders for 6G position executing various industrial projects.
 In process and final inspection of completed jobs as per client’s requirements and presenting the same for client / third party inspection.
 Preparation of necessary Quality documents
 Preparing necessary documents for qualification of welders, conducting the tests in the presence of surveyor and also revalidation of their certificates.
 Management Representative for ISO 9001:2000 Certification and successfully conducted Internal and External Audits.
 Interpretation of NDT reports and reviewing of test packs.
 Incoming Inspection of materials for their compliance with Purchase Requirements and Verification of Test Reports.
 Preparation of WPS for new Projects as per the Requirement and Qualification of required welders.

Major Clients

 Executed Structural and Pipeline renewals for clients like DOOSAN (Desalination plant), BELLELI ENERGY (Storage tanks), HEADLINE ENGG. (Heavy trusses for Oman Oil Company), VOPAC ENOC, AL-JABER, FRCL (Sea water pipe lines), FRAC and DUBAI DRY DOCKS.

5) Worked as Manager (Tech) in M/s ALCOS, Kochi executing works of M/s. Cochin Shipyard Ltd, M/s Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., Naval Ship Repair Yard, Dept. of Telecom. (2002 to ’03) (ISO CERTIFIED)

Roles and Responsibilities

 Manager Tech and Quality leading a team of 20 workers, executing work to the satisfaction of the customer and raising the invoices.
 Witnessing the Pressure testing of the pipelines in the system and preparing the necessary documents for client / third party inspection.
 Incoming Material Inspection for compliance to the Project Requirements.
 Management Representative for development of ISO 9001:2000 Standards including preparation of the Quality Manual and the required forms and procedures and successfully achieving the Certification.
 Canvassing of work, inspecting, quoting, negotiating and confirming orders.
 Played a key role in the Quality related activities and ISO Certification.
 Preparation of necessary Quality documents for ISO Audits and successfully completed Internal and External audits.

Major Clients

 Pipeline renewal and pressure testing on board ships at Cochin Shipyard Ltd., Naval Ship Repair Yard, Kochi and for vessels belonging to Shipping Corporation of India and Essar Shipping.

6) Worked as Manager (Tech) in M/s. Reefer Mech Engineers (P) Ltd. Chennai, which is an ISO 9002, accredited firm. (1989 to ’96 and 1998 to ’00)

Roles and Responsibilities

 Technical and Quality Control Manager Leading a team of 100 persons, executing works to the satisfaction of the customers.
 Assisting Commercial Personnel in inspection of jobs and preparation of quotations.
 Hydro Testing of Valves, Exchangers, Piping to the required pressures.
 Preparation of WPS, PQR and Qualify Welders.
 Preparation of Weld Map, carryout Weld Inspection and Documentation.
 Validation of NDT tests and interpretation of results.
 Validation and Revalidation of Welders Records.
 Load testing of cranes up to 50 tonnes capacity using dead weights in the presence of Classification Surveyors like LRS, ABS, GL, BV and DNV.
 Load testing of Loose Gears up to 50 tonnes capacity in the test rig.
 Preparation of necessary Test Certificates for the load tests carried out and endorsing in Chain Register Book.
 Preparation of necessary Quality documents for Client / Third party inspection and also for Internal and External Audits.

Major Clients

 Fabricated Automatic Spreaders for lifting containers using the drawings designed by Professors of IIT, CHENNAI, tested the same before handing over to various Shipping Agencies in Chennai Port.
 Fabricated and erected Test Rig for testing the container spreaders using the drawings and testing the fabricated spreaders for their proof load before delivery.
 Executed structural fabrication works for M/s Fenner India Ltd. (Industrial division).
 Executed steel and pipeline renewal on board vessels belonging to SCI, ESSAR, SISCO, POOMPUHAR, CHOWGLE and other companies.

7) Worked as senior foreman in M/s Index Cool Marine & Industry (P) Ltd. Singapore. (1996 to ‘98)

Roles and Responsibilities

 In charge of Mechanical, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Department.
 Played a lead role in carrying out works in all the shipyards in Singapore with a team of workers belonging to different nationalities like China, Malaysia, Thailand, Burma and Philippines.
 Renewal of steel and pipelines, preparation of necessary test packs and carrying out hydro test of pipelines.
 Preparation of necessary Quality documents for Internal and External Audits and successfully completed two External Audits.
 Preparation of required documents for Welder Qualification.
 Hydro testing of Heat Exchangers and Coolers, checking for leaky tubes and renewal of same if required.

Major Clients

 Executed structural and pipeline renewals, heat exchangers and coolers pressure testing works in various Shipyards like Keppel, Fels, Sembawang, Jurong, Singmarine and others.
 Executed works on board vessels belonging to shipping companies like Wallem, Dynacom Tankers, Tanker Pacific, APL, SCI and others.

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
(I CLASS)

Additional Qualifications

 Certified Auditor of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems Assessment. (IRCA Approved)
 American Welding Society certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI)
 ASNT Certified LEVEL II in UT, PT, MT.
 ASNT Certified Radiographic Film Interpreter (RTFI)
 Competent Person under DGFASLI (Govt. of India) to carry out testing and examination of lifting appliances and loose gears.
 Familiar with International Codes and Standards, PDO and Saudi Aramco Standards.
 Knowledge of MSWindows, MSWord, MSExcel.

 Knowledge of MSWindows, MSWord, MSExcel

 Certified Auditor of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems Assessment. (IRCA Approved)
 American Welding Society certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI)
 ASNT Certified LEVEL II in UT, PT, MT.
 ASNT Certified Radiographic Film Interpreter (RTFI)
 Competent Person under DGFASLI (Govt. of India) to carry out testing and examination of lifting appliances and loose gears.
 Familiar with International Codes and Standards, PDO and Saudi Aramco Standards.