Mar 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Lalru, Punjab, India · On-site

• DESIGNATION: SENIOR MECHANICAL QA/QC ENGINEER
• PROJECT - 1: OIL INJECTION SYSTEM
• CLIENT: DANONE - NUTRICIA INTERNATIONAL PVT. Ltd, LALRU, PUNJAB
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
• Inspect and prepare Inspection reports for all OIL DOSING & STORAGE EQUIPMENT’s received materials in compliance to material list, mill certificates, test reports.
• Conducting fit-up, weld visual & dimensional inspection of piping fabrication conforming to approved drawings.
• Conducting Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in line with Approved WPS, PQR.
• PROJECT- 2: 24 TPH & 35 TPH DRUM WATER TUBE BOILER PROJECT
• CLIENT: LAURUS LABS – UNIT- 3 & 4 (PROJECTS), VISAKHAPATNAM, A.P
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
• Inspect and prepare Inspection reports for all BOILER RELATED EQUIPMENTS received materials in compliance to material list, mill certificates, test reports.
• Conducting fit-up, visual & dimensional inspection of piping fabrication conforming to approved drawings.
• Conducting S.R (STRESS RELIEVING) for MAIN STEAM LINE Alloy steel pipe weld joints, subsequent RT & Hydro testing.
• Inspection & review of Contractors Mechanical work measurement sheets.
• Finalize & approve the Contractors Final Invoice amount to the Corporate HR department. DESIGNATION: INSPECTION ENGINEER(TPI) for Vendor Manufacturing units in Visakhapatnam, A.P NATURE OF WORK DONE:
• Inspect and prepare Inspection reports for received materials, Jacket & Shell Hydro test, surface finish, visual & dimensional check and review of documents for 2KL, 3KL capacity SS304 Jacketed Receivers.
• Inspect and prepare Inspection reports for received materials, Jacket & Shell Hydro test, Load & No-Load Test, surface finish, visual & dimensional check and review of documents for SS316 Reactors of 5KL capacity with SS304 Insulated Jacket.

Mar 2015 – Feb 2021 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India · On-site

• DESIGNATION: SENIOR QC ENGINEER for H.P.C.L REFINERY PROJECTS, VISAKHAPATNAM
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Inspect and prepare Inspection reports for all received materials of Pipes & fittings, Gasket, Valves, Flanges, bolts & nuts etc.; in compliance to material list, mill certificates, and test reports.
•  Conducting fit-up, visual & dimensional inspection of piping fabrication conforming to approved drawings.
•  Supervise and Inspection of Piping Fabrication, Welding, Mechanical and Painting jobs in line with Project requirements.
•  Conducting P.W.H.T for NACE pipes, subsequent NDT for pipes, Pneumatic testing for Pipe Wear Pads & Reinforcement Pads and hydro testing of loops w.r.t E.I.L Project standards
•  Conducting Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in line with Approved WPS, PQR and EIL Project standards
•  Conducting various NDT (PT, MPT, UT & RT) activities during construction, erection and tie-in works.
•  Inspection of sandblasting & painting works in shop.
•  Preparation of Piping Test Packages, Mechanical Clearance Inspection & Pressure Test Inspections with Client.
•  Completion of piping as per test packages and handover to commissioning team.

Nov 2012 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos · United Arab Emirates · On-site

• DESIGNATION: SENIOR QC ENGINEER for Habshan-Ruwais-Shuwaiket Pipeline (52” & 48”) Project of ABUDABHI GAS INDUSTRIES Ltd (GASCO), U.A.E.
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Prepare all the Construction Quality Documents which include Project Quality Plan, Procedures and ITP’s for RT, MPT, LPT, VT, Manual & Automated UT, WPS/PQR, and Qualification of Welding Operators/Welders as per the project specifications.
•  Prepare all the Method Statements and Procedures for Pipeline Construction which includes Permit to Work, Right of Way (ROW), Handling-Hauling-Stacking-Stringing of Pipes, Trenching, Cold Field Bending, Weld Joint Numbering, Pipeline Numbering, Pipeline Welding, Tie-In Joints, Field Joint Coating, Pipe Book, etc.
•  Reviewing of Vendor documents, Incoming Material Test Certificates, Procedures & related Documents as per Vendor Document Register.
•  Coordinates with subcontractors and obtain method statement and procedures from them for their scope of work, review the same and submit for approval from TPI/Client.
•  Inspection of Fit-up, welding and weld visual of 52” & 48” Pipelines using Pipeline Welding Technology (PWT)
•  Attended all the 52" and 48" Pipeline weld joint repair works in line with approved WPS & NDT procedures without affecting the project schedule and without any re-repair
•  Prepared mainline welding reports & weld parameter record sheet.
•  Witnessing Cathodic protection Pad Welding Inspection for 52” & 48” Pipelines
•  Witnessing Pigging & Hydro test of Pipeline Sections after closing the punch list in line with Pipe Book.
•  Prepare Final Project Dossier.

Oct 2011 – Oct 2012 · 1 yr · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• DESIGNATION: INSPECTION ENGINEER (TPI) for B-193 Process Platform Project & B-193 Sub Sea Pipeline Projects of Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (O.N.G.C)
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Stage wise Inspection in manufacturing of 16”x17.5 mm Thk and 20”x20.6 mm Thk API 5L X-60 PSL2 LSAW Line Pipe at WELSPUN Corp. Ltd;.
•  Stage wise Inspection of Coal Tar Enamel Coating on API 5L X-60 sizes 8”,10”,12”(Seamless Pipes) & 16”(L-Saw Pipe).
•  Stage wise Inspection in Manufacturing Sacrificial Bracelet Anodes for API 5L X-60 sizes 8”, 10”, 12” (Seamless Pipes) & 16” (L-Saw Pipe).
•  Stage wise Inspection of Concrete Weight Coating on Coal Tar Enamel Coated with Anode & Line Pipes.
•  Final Inspection of Concrete Weight Coated Pipes.
•  Reviewing of final documents and packing list.
•  Entrusted with the task of reviewing welding consumables certificates, checking & scrutinizing final documents, packing list and issuing Inspection Release Note and shipping Release Note.
•  Stage wise & Final Inspection of 3 Layer Polyethylene Epoxy Coating on API 5L X-65 sizes 2” & 3” (Seamless Pipes).
•  Ensuring Compliance of Inspection activities as per QAP & Technical Specification and Contractual Requirements of the client.
•  Witness of Bond (Peel) Strength, Impact Strength (10 Impacts), Indentation Testing, 48 Hours Cathodic Disbondment Test @ 65+3 ˚C, Holiday Inspection at 25 KV, Durometer Hardness Test & Coating repair on 3LPE Coated Pipes.
•  Reviewing Incoming material Inspection reports, checking & scrutinizing final documents, packing list and issuing Inspection Release Note and shipping Release Note.

Apr 2010 – Sep 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos · Angul, Odisha, India · On-site

• DESIGNATION: QA/QC ENGINEER for Nalco Smelter Expansion Project – Phase-ii, ANGUL
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Prepare ITP, WPS/PQR as per the requirement of product specification.
•  Coordinates with clients and third party inspection agencies for carrying out inspection and subsequent certification.
•  Prepare relevant process procedures and submits to TPI/Client for Approval.
•  Coordinates with subcontractors and obtain method statement and procedures from them for their scope of work and forward the same for approval after review, from TPI/Client.
•  On line inspection and final inspection.
•  Preparation of MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, Pre-commissioning & Commissioning work completion documents.
•  Prepare final inspection dossier.
•  Implements the Quality control system as described in the manual.
•  Monitors day to day quality issues.
•  Ensures preparation of as built documents and timely submission to client.
•  Liaise with third party inspection agencies and clients regarding issues of quality control.

Jan 2010 – Mar 2010 · 2 mos · Sohar, Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman · On-site

• DESIGNATION: PLANT INSPECTOR for 1st Major TURNAROUND (2010 SHUTDOWN PROJECT) Of Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company L.L.C – SOHAR REFINERY
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Mechanical inspection static equipment - columns, vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, heaters, coolers
•  Welding inspection, NDT, hydro testing
•  External inspection of any corrosion suspects on saddle supports, nozzles, flange connections, earth connections, shell side, gaskets for any product leakage on nozzle connections, vents & drains.
•  Internal inspection of Corrosion , pitting, cavities, Lower thickness measurement on tube bundles, inside shell, channel, tubes, nozzles & piping, Hydro test, final box up, etc.
•  Stage wise job surveillance, inspection and certification
•  Maintaining quality records pertain to above works
•  Final QA / QC dossier preparation

Mar 2009 – Oct 2009 · 7 mos · Balhaf, Shabwah Governorate, Yemen · On-site

• DESIGNATION: QA/QC ENGINEER for LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS PROJECT of YEMEN LNG COMPANY
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Fabrication, Erection & Inspection of piping using CS, SS, GRER.
•  Preparation of Piping Test Packages, Mechanical Clearance Inspection & Pressure Test Inspection with Client.
•  Controlling of test packs from Site & QC department.
•  Conducting Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in accordance with Approved W.P.S & P.Q.R
•  Coordinating with Site & Client for the priority systems & handover the systems to start the Pre-commissioning & commissioning activities according to schedule.
•  Coordinating with clients for work related queries & discrepancies of client documents.
•  Punch list preparation of Test Packs.
•  Coordinating with QA / QC & Documentation department.
•  Preparation of As-built drawings as per site modifications.
•  Final QA / QC dossier preparation
•  Responsible to resolve the site deviation and Preparation of site modification Report.
•  Handover the system as per PID to operation.
•  Attending Daily Progress Review Meetings with Client.

Sep 2008 – Mar 2009 · 6 mos · Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India · On-site

• DESIGNATION: INSPECTION ENGINEER for H.P.C.L REFINERY PROJECT, VISAKHAPATNAM
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Monitoring shop fabrication of piping spools & supports.
•  Conducting Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in accordance with Approved W.P.S & P.Q.R
•  Mechanical inspection static equipment’s (columns, vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, heaters, coolers)
•  Welding inspection, NDT, hydro testing
•  External inspection of any corrosion suspects on saddle supports, nozzles, flange connections, earth connections, shell side, gaskets for any product leakage on nozzle connections, vents & drains.
•  Internal inspection of Corrosion , pitting, cavities, Lower thickness measurement on tube bundles, inside shell, channel, tubes, nozzles & piping, Hydro test, final box-up, etc.
•  Stage wise job surveillance, inspection and certification
•  Maintaining quality records pertain to above works
•  Conducting various NDT (PT, MPT, UT&RT) activities during construction, erection and tie-in works.
•  Shut down work includes inspection of Acid lines, Alkali lines, TiCl4, Fuel gas, Utility lines, Process gas etc.
•  Inspection of sandblasting & painting works in shop.
•  Preparation of Piping Test Packages, Mechanical Clearance Inspection & Pressure Test Inspections with Client
•  Completion of piping as per test packages and handover o commissioning team.

Jul 2006 – Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Yanbu, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia · On-site

• DESIGNATION: QC ENGINEER for:
• i) PDH Project of National Petrochemical Industrial Co. (NATPET)
• ii) AIR SEPERATION PLANT, GAS PHASE-III Project of Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Co. (SABIC)
• iii) SODIUM SILICATE & PRECIPITATE SILICA of CRISTAL (National Titanium Dioxide Company Ltd.)
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Monitoring shop fabrication of piping spools & supports
•  Fabrication, Erection & Inspection of piping using Inconel, Monel, CS, SS, GRER, RTR, PVC etc.
•  Attended 4 plant shut downs and 8 unit shut downs.
•  Shut down work includes inspection of Acid lines, Alkali lines, TiCl4, Fuel gas, Utility lines, Process gas etc.
•  Preparation of ITP, checklist, procedures and review of construction drawing.
•  Inspect and prepare Inspection reports for all received materials of Pipes & fittings, Gasket, Valves, Flanges, bolts & nuts etc. in compliance to material list, mill certificates, test reports.
•  Conducting Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in accordance with Approved W.P.S & P.Q.R.
•  Preparation of Piping Test Packages for AG / UG piping.
•  Preparation of Piping Test Packages for Package Units like Boiler, Heater, Cold Box, Refrigeration Unit, Chlorination unit etc. Preparation of As-built drawings as per site modifications.
•  Performing piping walk down inspection and completing punch lists. Verifying that the punch list items are closed according to their category prior to hydro test.
•  Reviewing and verifying completeness of piping test packages (hydro or pneumatic) prior to testing.
•  Witnessing final piping tests.
•  Controlling of test packs from Site & QC department.
•  Coordinating with Site & Client for the completion of priority systems & handover the systems to start the Pre-commissioning activities according to schedule
•  Handover the system as per PID to operation.

Aug 2005 – Jun 2006 · 10 mos · On-site

• DESIGNATION: QC ENGINEER for RIL, JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT, INDIA in Value Maximization Project (VMP).
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Welding inspection of Piping (Up to 66 Inch dia), NDT, hydro testing and its related Equipment works.
•  Monitoring shop fabrication of piping spools & supports
•  Conducting Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in accordance with Approved W.P.S & P.Q.R
•  Mechanical inspection of static equipment’s like columns, vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, heaters, coolers, etc;
•  External inspection of any corrosion suspects on saddle supports, nozzles, flange connections, earth connections, shell side, gaskets for any product leakage on nozzle connections, vents & drains.
•  Internal inspection of Corrosion , pitting, cavities, Lower thickness measurement on tube bundles, inside shell, channel, tubes, nozzles & piping, Hydro test, final box-up, etc.
•  Conducting various NDT (PT, MPT, UT & RT) activities.
•  Preparation of Piping Test Packages, Mechanical Clearance Inspection & Pressure Test Inspections with Client
•  Completion of piping as per test packages and handover to commissioning team.

Jan 2005 – Aug 2005 · 7 mos · On-site

• DESIGNATION: QC ENGINEER for RELIANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Fabrication, Erection and Inspection of 42.39mtr, 60.39mtr & 80.39mtr BTS and MW Telecommunication Towers

Apr 2003 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr 9 mos · Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India · On-site

• DESIGNATION: QC ENGINEER for H.P.C.L REFINERY PROJECTS, VISAKHAPATNAM, A.P
• NATURE OF WORK DONE:
•  Preparation of ITP, checklist, procedures and review of construction drawings.
•  Inspect and prepare Inspection reports for all received materials of Pipes & fittings, Gasket, Valves, Flanges, bolts & nuts etc; in compliance to material list, mill certificates, test reports.
•  Control of quality for piping fabrication such as fit-up, visual & dimensional inspection as per approved drawings.
•  Supervision and Inspection of Piping Fabrication, Welding, NDT & Painting jobs in line with Project requirements.
•  Conducting Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) in accordance with Approved W.P.S & P.Q.R
•  Witnessed, checked, monitored and inspected all piping hydro tests.
•  Mechanical Inspection of Static Equipment’s like Columns, Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Reactors, Coolers, etc. during Shutdown work.
•  Dismantled Two 58 meter dia Floating Roof Tanks by Hydraulic Jacking up method.
•  Supervise and Inspection of Pigging work of 14”LPG Cross-country pipeline of 8 kms.