CV Oil & Gas Petroleum Plant Inspector / Inspection engineer, Canadian, Middle east experience

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Last Updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2009

 An accomplished professional with over 15 years coupled Canadian, Middle east experience in Operations & Maintenance in world-class Oil & Gas and Refineries
 Strong academic qualifications combined with a wide knowledge base, rich, pioneering experience and wide international exposure.
 Develop practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals.
 Extensive experience in managing large & small multiple location projects involving accountability for design as well as execution. Self starter and can handle project with minimum support
 Effective time management and prioritization abilities with a track record of excellence in planning, performance and execution.
 Possesses excellent administrative skills, including internal and external audits. Also proficient in business correspondence, formatting, editing and report writing.
 Excellent problem identification and root cause analysis skills, strong leadership and interpersonal traits and is widely regarded as a role model in the department and depended on to take crucial decision in times of crisis.
 Ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals
 Totally conversant with international codes API 510, 653, 570, 650, 620,1104,ASME IX / VIII div.1, ANSI B31.3, B31.1,AWS D1.1 & RBI 580

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 Static equipment, Process piping and maintenance inspection for Reconstruction, Repair, Alteration for Pressure vessels, Heat exchangers, Pressure relieving devices , Storage tanks built to API 510, ASME section VIII div 1,API 650, 653, 620 , 570 and ASME B31.3
 Inspection and Maintenance planning by Risk Based Inspection Method
 Inspection Records and reporting
 Corrosion Data acquisition, storage and management software PACER an Expert database for remaining life and next inspection due date.
 Fitness for Purpose Assessment for major anomaly impacting integrity.
 QA / QC welding related works and Safety awareness.
 Inspection, testing, qualification, certification and approval skills.
 Materials control and traceability competence.
 Management Review and performance measurement of inspection process.

TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATIONS



 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AIB - VINCOTTE OMAN – Petroleum development Oman (PDO) FAHUD Site

Working As Plant/ Static Inspector representing OMAN PDO - Fahud site in Integrity Management Opetrations department from 2nd May 2009 to till Date .

Responsibilities

 Upkeep of Asset Register for all static equipment is held within SAP
 Work in Maintenance and Inspection of all PDO Static Equipment assets and addressed through the SAP system
 Inspection & Maintenance Planning by risk based inspection method determining and assigning a risk profile to asset tag items.
 Preparation of Inspection reports in the corrosion management software PACER
 Inspection Records & Reporting to the integrity engineer before carrying out recommendation
 Updates Corrosion Data Storage and Management
 Fitness For Purpose Assessment when inspection reveals a major anomaly which may impact the integrity of the item, a fitness for purpose assessment is done to ascertain what remedial action to take.

Carry out Static equipment and Base line Inspection activitys :

 Tank Internal Inspection
 Tank External Inspection
 Vessel Internal Inspection
 Vessel External Inspection
 Heat Exchanger Internal Inspection (S&T, Fin Fan, and Plate)
 Heat Exchanger Internal Inspection (Fired Heater, Furnace Types)
 On-Plot Pipe Work Base Line Inspection
 On-Plot Pipe Work Ongoing Inspection
 Flow Line Inspection
 Cathodic Protection
 Static Equipment Repairs
 Relief Valve Re-Certification

METAL CARE INSPECTION SERVICES – Fort Mc Murray, Alberta, Canada

From September, 5 2008 to April 15 2008

Worked as API 510/653/570 In-service QC Inspector contracted to Nexen and Albian sands – SHELL

Responsibilities:

• Regularly updates Integrity Management System (IMS) programs and procedures
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities on site with respect to repairs and alterations. Interacts with
Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and ABSA with respect to administration of the Operation.
• Leads and supervises contract QA/QC inspectors.
• Manage inspection schedules and NDT services for evaluation of piping systems, vessels, PSV’s and other
Static process equipment.
• Perform external inspections on Installation inspection of Boilers, exchangers & storage Tanks. & ensure
Compliance to ABSA regulations;
• Perform internal and external inspections on equipment at scheduled intervals to maintain the mechanical integrity of the fixed equipment of the refinery.
• Detail orientated and capable of recommending and approving repairs as well as performing visual inspection of completed work.
• Possess ability to assist in scheduling of activities related to inspection.
• Identifies circumstances that necessitate the use of proper safety procedures and equipment. Regularly updates Integrity Management System (IMS) programs and procedures
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the historical reliability of equipment, modes and risks of failure and understand the detailed condition and performance of equipment, and identify the early stages of deterioration
• Highlight equipment that requires timely preventive or corrective maintenance
• Lead reviews of process and equipment failures using structured problem solving techniques such as Root Cause Analysis
• Effectively participate in asset production deferment reviews, provide input for reliability improvement and ensure the implementation of corrective action
• Provide detailed reporting of asset production performance, reliability, availability, condition and the equipment at risk
• Coach and coordinate other discipline engineers.
• Responsible for coordinating all inspection activities within the respective BSP assets Units in maintaining asset technical integrity and reliability of facilities and equipments such as vessels, pipeline, storage tanks.
• Assistance in maintaining Equipments Integrity on the oil and gas production facilities
• Analysis of inspection data and mapping out areas of deterioration on Integrity Assessment reports like Piping External, Internal, Heat exchanger external and Boiler Through Inspection reports.
• Utilization of inspection data from the project to focus on critical areas for future inspection;
• Usage of trends observed and future projections to decide on vulnerable equipment/processes that needs more regular monitoring;
• Generate a periodic re-inspection programme with the frequency of return inspections governed by the trends observed;
• Continuously monitor the inspection effort and actively pursue improvements in efficiency and cost effectiveness;
• Carry out “fitness for purpose” analysis and make recommendations with regard to extend of repairs;
• Liaise with relevant ABSA (Local Jurisdiction) where necessary for endorsement of assessments and repair recommendations/procedures;
• Updating the procedures for analysis of Inspection anomalies including a thorough design review to determine system design parameters and justification for repair;
• Review internal corrosion data and rates and formulate an Adhoc–flow line monitoring frequency to safeguard piping and vessel integrity;
• Provide input on integrity status/issues to project group as and when required;
• Provides hands on training to BSP graduate field engineers periodically assigned under the Plant inspector/inspection engineer training and development programme
• Verify both on the inspection work-pack prepared by the contractor and also conduct site verification on work pack prior to execution, during and after the execution of the inspection

• Proficient with standard computer software such as MS Word and Excel and be able to write detailed inspection and turnaround reports while maintaining an organizational system of files.
• Capable of climbing, working at high elevations and working in confined spaces.


CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON EASTERN ANSTALT Qatar
Refill QC Manager /API 653/QA/QC Welding Engineer (Oct 2005 to August 2008)

Responsibilities:

 Implemented in-service API 653 storage tanks Inspection test plan , procedures for executing
the repair
 Executes the assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards,
practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.

 Provides technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project.

 Documents technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and
procedures.

 Provides timely communications on significant issues or developments.

 Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.

 Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.

 Ensure that approved QC Procedures, Processes, examination and Testing confirms to the contract
procedures and code requirements are used in site.

 Assures through the Proper utilization of resources and audit verification the effective execution
of the Project Quality Plan.

 Participates in the Contract Review ( Kick off Meeting ) to identify the Key factors for Success
plus the risks and shall define / implement Preventive action. identifies issues & concerns.

 Prepares and complies data from audits, identifies non quality trends and advises Project Management
on the effectiveness of the project Quality System.

 Liaises with Engineering groups , PMT , Purchasing , Inspection and Customer to ensure customer spec
requirements are integrated into the engineering and vendor supplied Products .

 Liaises with the certifying Authority on documents specified to seek verification , assessment and
appraisal of their conformity and fitness to the codes and regulation.

 Provides Technical support for materials and welding required for projects .Resolves any technical issues
that arises on project by determining fitness for Purpose justification.

 Review contract Scope of work, specification, Project Execution Plan and accepted qualifications and
identify unique requirements or special processes during the project which requires control
for effective examination & reliability .

 Appraises product quality in accordance with the Project Quality and Inspection & Test Plan
and determines conformity and Non-conformity. All inspection results are documented and
if non conformity exist ,documentation is raised to establish corrective & preventive action.

 Provide interpretation of applicable code specifications and customer requirements and
any deviation clarification and waivers are documented through the site query system.

 Liaises with client representatives ensuring product conformity and stage release for
each activity denoted within Project Quality Plan / I.T.P.

 Coordinates interface with Operations ,Certifying Authority ,Client, Job Sharing personnel and
subcontractor assuring conformity to project specifications.

 Exercise proactive approach in prevention of a problem by interaction with Construction Manager ,
Supervisor , welding inspectors, Production engineers & Superintendents.

 Sourcing and Forwarding of suitable qualified and experienced QC /Welding inspector to meet
Project requirement based on workload.

 Co- ordinate with the Quality Manager / Project Manager for any Quality issues . Also
expedites to close out the issues.

 Prepares Quality related lessons- learned through project Close-Out Report .

CLEVELAND BRIDGE & ENGG M. E. PVT LTD Dubai
Pressure vessels- QA/QC Welding Engineer (Sep 2002 to Jun 2005)

Responsibilities:

 Initiate Quality Planning for the Project to assure compliance first time through proactive and preventive measures and consults with the Quality Manager / Project Manager concerning preventive and appraisal resources and effectiveness of Project Quality Plan / Procedures necessary to achieve the product quality. Initiates Fit for Purpose evaluation for non conforming items.

 Reported to the Technical / Contracts Manager and lead a team of 10 Welding Inspectors

 Conducted Visual inspection of welded components as per relevant code of inspection (DIN,
AWS, ASME).

 Maintained records of weld procedures, welder qualifications, Calibration certificates.

 Performed stage inspection & dimensional control of piping, pressure vessels, structures in pre-fabrication and ensure erection as per drawing, project spec. ITP / quality control plan.

 Reviewed survey reports for line, levels, dimensional control & alignment of pipeline & structures.

 Supervised and assured NDT operations.

 Liaised with engineering groups, construction, inspection and customer.

 Conducted internal audits to assess the effectiveness of quality system outlined in Project Quality plan / I.T.P.


LARSEN & TOUBRO PVT LIMITED. India
Pressure vessel / Welding Engineer (Sep 1993 to Oct 2002)

Responsibilities

 Lead a team of 8 Supervisors.

 Initiated quality planning for the project and consulted with the quality manager/project manager concerning preventive and appraisal resources and effectiveness of project quality plan / procedures necessary to achieve the product quality.

 Directs , supervises and participates in the activities of the Project Management
Team to assure product Quality.

 Confirms by effective Monitoring ,Review ,Surveillance & hold points, adherence
to applicable procedures and plans.

 Ensured that approved quality control procedures, processes, examination are conformed in the site.

 Development and implementation of project quality plan.

 Liaised with the certifying Authorities and client representatives.

 Preparation /review and approval of weld maps and selection of Welding Consumables for different materials. Scripted QA/QC Procedures related to Fabrication and welding operations.

API 510 - Authorized Pressure vessel inspector, Cert
 API-570- Authorized Piping Inspector Cert
 API 653 - Authorized Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector, Cert
 CWI - American Welding Society, Cert
 ASNT LEVEL - II in PT, MT, UT & RT
 Internal Auditors Course from QMI-ISO 9000 .

SAFETY TRAININGS from CANADA

 HSE &H2S Alive
 Oil Sands Safety Association
 Construction Safety Training system

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 B.S. in Engineering Technology, Birla Institute of Technology Pilani -Rajasthan
 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Rourkela Institute of Technology

well conversant with MS office

Good communication skills