Asif Sakhidas

Business Analyst

Bharuch, Gujarat, India12 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 12 years of QC inspection experience.
  • Expert in coating inspection and QA/QC procedures.
  • Proven track record in high-corrosion environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quality Control Specialist in the Oil & Gas and Construction industries.

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About

I am a QC Inspector/Engineer with over 12 years of experience in surface treatment, painting, and coating inspection, including more than 6 years in the GCC region (Oman, Qatar, UAE). My career spans diverse sectors including oil & gas, EPC, refinery, tank, piping, and structural fabrication projects. I hold globally recognized certifications: 🎓 CSWIP BGAS Grade 1 (TWI UK) 🎓 ICorr Level 2 – Marine & Offshore 📜 ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor 🛠️ ASNT NDT Level II My core expertise lies in coating inspection, surface preparation, and QA/QC procedures, with deep knowledge of international standards such as ISO, NACE, ASTM, and SSPC. I have a proven track record of ensuring that all coatings and surface treatments meet or exceed project and client specifications—focusing on quality, safety, and technical accuracy. 🔹 Key Competencies: Surface Preparation & Protective Coating Inspection Blasting & Painting QA/QC Piping, Tank & Structural Fabrication Projects Oil & Gas, Refinery & Petrochemical Environments Standards Compliance (ISO, SSPC, NACE, ASTM) Documentation, Reporting & Third-Party Coordination I am seeking long-term opportunities with reputable, high-performing organizations that value quality, integrity, and innovation. I continuously invest in developing my technical skills to contribute effectively to every project I undertake. 📩 Let’s connect if you’re in the field of QA/QC, coating inspection, or project execution—I’m open to new opportunities, industry insights, and professional collaboration.

Experience

Gis group (global inspection services)

Sr. Painting & Coating Inspector

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos · UAE · On-site

  • Working as a Painting & Coating Inspector representing to TECNIMONT for ADNOC project.

Metier veritas

QA/QC Inspector Painting & Coating

May 2025 – May 2025 · 0 mo · Bharuch district, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • Freelance QC Coating Inspector, representing Adani Infra (India) Ltd. at ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd., responsible for painting and blasting inspections in compliance with project quality standards.

Qatar engineering & construction company w.l.l

painting & Coating Inspector

Sep 2024 – Mar 2025 · 6 mos · Doha, Qatar · On-site

  • As a Painting and Coating Inspector specializing in tank and interconnection piping painting activities,
  • My role involves conducting thorough inspections at various stages, including surface preparation, primer application, intermediate, and final coat verification. I have maintained detailed inspection records to guarantee adherence to project specifications. Through my meticulous approach and commitment to quality, I have contributed to the successful completion of projects in high-corrosion environments, ensuring long-term asset protection. I have encountered and successfully managed various challenges in ensuring quality and compliance. One of the key challenges has been maintaining consistent surface preparation and coating application standards, Ensuring proper adhesion and achieving the required dry film thickness (DFT) on complex geometries like weld joints, nozzles, and internal tank surfaces has required careful monitoring and frequent corrective actions. Additionally, managing and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to align coating schedules with project timelines while addressing unforeseen delays posed significant challenges. Through rigorous inspections, continuous communication, and proactive problem-solving, I have ensured adherence to project specifications and delivered high-quality results.

Freelance (self employed)

QA/QC Inspector - Painting & Coating

Jun 2024 – Sep 2024 · 3 mos · Gujarat, India · On-site

  • Painting and coating related inspection of stage wise and final product inspection at various organisation and various clients.
  • Preparing documents related to inspection visits, flash repots, NCR, IR, IRN etc.

Thyssenkrupp uhde

QC Engineer - Painting and Coating

Jul 2023 – May 2024 · 10 mos · Gujarat, India · On-site

  • Prepare Plan, Execute and monitoring all Blasting & Painting related activity, Incoming material, Equipment & instrument inspection carried out, productivity with quality maintained as per project requirement,Competent in Preparing and Reviewing QC documents (ITP, MS & Reports) as per Project Requirements and specification.

Seeh al sarya engineering llc

QC Inspector Painting

Feb 2018 – Jul 2023 · 5 yrs 5 mos · Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

  • Monitoring and planning of all Blasting & Painting related activities, Performing stage wise Destructive and Non destructive tests to ensure the quality of Surface prepration and applied Paints.
  • Raising Observations like NCR/CAR/QDR and proposing their technical solution to close out the observation in case of any deviation at site.
  • Conducting PQT (Pre-Qualification Testing) to ensure the efficiency of the Paint Applicators & Blaster and Paint Materials.
  • Performing and visiting of third party and vendor inspections at other Organizations stage wise FBE, Roto lining and Internal Epoxy coating inspections.

M. pallonji & co. pvt. ltd.

2 roles

QC Inspector-Painting

Dec 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos · India · On-site

  • Carried out all Blasting & painting related inspections at site for maintenance shipbuilding tank works.
  • Arrange Qualifications of Blaster / Painter as per project specification and client requirements.
  • Pre-Blasting / Painting, during & after inspection and monitoring of blasting consumables, compressed air, surface cleanness test, roughness test, paint material and mixing, application and final inspection.
  • Checks and records atmospheric conditions prior to starting of Blasting and painting operations.
  • Carries out wet and dry film thickness checks, Monitors observation of the correct coding cycles.

QC Inspector-Painting

Nov 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · India · On-site

  • Monitoring and recording of all blasting and painting documents and reports.
  • Control of storage and certification of consumables at site.
  • performs qualification of coating processes, check surface preparation, check and records atmospheric condition prior to starting of blasting and painting operations.
  • Controlling and evaluating all the Quality Control activities during all the painting activities To Control Calibration Interval, Calibration Status and final Blating and Painting inspection on jetty pile coating.

Simco engineering pvt ltd

QC Inspector (Painting/Coating)

Aug 2012 – Oct 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos · India · Remote

  • Executes the specific inspections on materials, equipment's and construction activities on site.
  • issues the relevant Quality Records and when necessary, write and send to Quality Control Supervisor non-conformances reports.
  • Inspection and testing of coating/ painting equipment, visual inspection and verify surface profile of metal surface prior to coating / painting after blasting / cleaning .

Education

Maharashtra state board of technival education

Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2008 – Jan 2011

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