NAVANEETHAN SHANMUGA SUNDARAM

SENIOR.INSPECTION ENGINEER / TURN-AROUND INSPECTION -QC COORDINATOR

CSWIP 3.2.2/BGAS Gr2/ASNT-NDT-Level-III/PCN L2 TOFD/PAUT
E-Mail Id: navaqc@gmail.com ; Mobile.No : +91-9578144916
Graduated in Mechanical Engineering, having more than 19 years of comprehensive experience in Plant
Maintenance Inspection of Process Pressure vessel,PSV/PRVs,Heat Exchangers,Reboilers, Boilers, Incinerators,
Reactors, Regenerators, Reformers, Heaters, Piping,Tanks/ QC/ Welding/Coating-Painting/
NDT/TOFD/PAUT activities and Quality control inspection in various companies those involved in fabrication
of plant equipments, piping, pipeline and structures for Oil & Gas industries, with functional areas as Plant
Maintenance Inspection Engineer, Inspection & QC supervisor, Coordinator, Vendor quality Inspection
Engineer,API-6D Valves Inspections, NDT Level-III, Welding & Coating inspections etc.
Performing the inspection activities w.r.to various Plant Inspection strategies and focus on Integrity and Quality,
Supervising, coordinating the maintenance inspection tasks,onsite piping spool fabrication, maintenance
Welding/Painting/NDT Inspection & QA/QC activities for the enhancement of Plant maintenance inspection.
Supervising, coordinating a team of plant inspectors, NDT ,UTG, Technicians, Welding/Painting inspectors unit
viz with respect to turn around inspection schedule.
Responsible for the effective Maintenance Inspection supervision, coordination of inspection systems and
services to the allocated installation to ensure that plant and equipment is certified in accordance with owner
Client codes of practice. Develop inspection plans in line with plant maintenance requirements.
Conversant with Inspection & QC procedures,standards KNPC,EQUATE Petrochemicals, Saudi Aramco, QP,
QG, Rasgas & ADMA-OPCO,Conversant plant inservice codes and standards such as API 510,API 653,API
570,API 577,API 580 ,API-610 DB5 & ASME Sec.VIII Div-1,Div-2,ASME Sec-II A,B,C,D,UKAS
Worked as Plant Inspection engineer for Major/Grand Refinery Turn arounds, in India, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait & Qatar for Refinery,Petrochemical Plant, Fertilizer plants, Power Plants & LPG Storage & Bottling plants
etc.
Worked as Subsea Lay Barge QC-Supervisor for S-Lay Rigid Subsea Pipeline construction & Installation for QP &
VIETSOV-PETRO,Vietnam & Qatar waters. Lay barges worked (Regina-250-VMGL-OXY-Qatar) & LEWEK
CHAMPION (EMAS & Premier Oil-Singapore).
Worked as Vendor/Supplier Quality Inspection & Expediting engineer for Major EPIC Subsea/Wellhead
Platform construction /Installation projects such as ADMA-OPCO,RASGAS-BARZAN,PAPPA TERRA FLOA
TECH TLWP,ALKHAFJI-RATAWI,ONGC 7-Cluster Well,PREMIER OIL,PETRO BRASS,NOV-VARCO Pedestal
Crane Fabrication Inspector at Vendor site(Norway& Estonia) around India,UAE,Qatar,Europe (Italy, Swiss,
Germany, Poland, Estonia, Netherlands, Norway) & United Kingdom(Manchester, Glasgow, Piccadilly &
Barnsley).

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION:

B.E( Mechanical Engineering)-REC- Nov 2001 Passed Out.

D.M.E (Mechanical Engineering) C.I.T- Oct 1995 Passed Out.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CSWIP 3.2.2 Cert No: 37177

BGAS GR-II Cert.No:38699

ASNT-NDT Level-III in RT,UT,VT (ASNT ID #173433)

PCN Level-II 3.1/TOFD/PAUT

ASNT-NDT Level-II in MT,PT.

ISO 9001:2008 QMS LEAD AUDITOR
PRIMEVERA P6 (Turn-Around Planning)

API-510 Degree Appeared twice but not yet Cleared. (API #

CORROSION CERTIFICATION: Central Electro-chemical Research Institute (CECRI-INDIA)
Corrosion Control in Heat Exchangers & Boilers
Cathodic Protection & Anodic Devices.
Corrosion Control in Underground Oil Pipelines.
Paints for Corrosion Protection.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct off-stream and on-stream inspection on the off-shore top side facilities and Plant static equipments
including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, KO-drums, tanks, top side structures, and piping systems
according to Company established policies and procedures and issues inspection reports.
Implement the computerized inspection program through Validation of the asset registry, equipment details
and the inspection results. Conduct fitness for service assessment for the different equipment, set the scope of
corrective action, set and implement the quality control scope and testing. Inspects plant stationary
equipment by entering into vessels, boilers and towers, during shutdowns, to check condition of equipment.
Includes noting observations on cracks, pits, thinning and any other pattern of erosion, corrosion and other
interior failure. Makes interpretations of findings, analyses for failure, prepares report and issues
recommendation.
Coordinates with the Operations Planning and Maintenance supervisors such activities as the scheduling and
planning of inspections, obtaining the requisite permits and performing any required special audits of
equipment. Checks the condition of PSV,PRVssafety relief valves, and reports findings to supervisor.
Witnesses pressure setting before and after repair and during any re-calibration campaign, as assigned.
Prepares report, schedules testing frequency as per policy, enters inspection data in Meridium based (RBISoftware) computerized system, raises recommendation based on valve condition and follow up.

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 Liaise with Project Engineers, Discipline Engineers, Vendor representatives and Company Technical focal
points, on PurchaseOrder details, to plan inspection visits. Review detailed quality and manufacturing plans
for each job order. Confirming key quality control items and hold points including NDT and fabrication
procedures.Monitoring contractors quality plans, inspection plans, procedures.

Witness hydrostatic tests and pneumatic tests on pressure equipment,(Heat exchangers valves and
pipelines,Tanks) as per Company policy. Upon failures of equipment such as pumps and vessels, inspect
material and assist in the preliminary failure assessments; prepare report and issue recommendations, where
applicable, via supervisor for action by relevant departments.
Inspects maintenance and capital project works being carried out in the plant, to ensure that specified
maintenance practices and procedures are followed for welding, installation and fabrication as per policy and
in compliance with international fabrication codes and standard. Liase and assists during Third Party recertification of statutory equipment like boilers.
Carries out NDT tests on mechanical equipment and piping. Tests include Penetrant examination (PT),
magnetic particle inspection (MPI), ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), PMI, Metallographic, hardness
tests, boroscopy and use of special equipment like elcometer to determine DFT of paint and ferrometer for
stainless steel welding tests and other tests and inspections as required. Follows all required safety
procedures while carrying out the work.
Prepares preliminary reports on inspections and NDT tests, highlighting any abnormalities and issue
recommendations via supervisor for action by relevant departments. Ensures proper maintenance of
inspection reports and records. Maintains various records in the computerized systems, updating inspection
test results and other data in specialized inspection software system (Meridium-RBI Software).
Responsible for the support of Company safety, environment and Quality policies and programs, carrying
out specific duties and responsibilities related to his job as spelled out in Management system documentation,
policies, procedures, local documentation, Management System Manual, Safety Manual and other related
documents.
Assist in corrosion monitoring work by retrieving corrosion probe data and online / offline renewal of
corrosion coupons and probes. Monitors regularly CPR current and voltage readings and supply data to
Corrosion.
Supervises and co-ordinates contracted Painting team, witnesses and inspect all coating painting (external
paint and internal lining), Wrapping, insulation activities, and carry out all required inspections and tests
(DFT, WFT, profile, and holiday test).
Inspection of Heat Exchangers, Air coolers,Process vessels,Scrubb Column Bottom.Integrity Inspection
Activities,HydroTesting of Water Tube Utility Boiler- STORK ENERGY BOILERS. Random NDT and
Inspection of Coil Buckling,Stuctural Stability of Economiser coils.
Inspection of materials, consumables, and welding process. Review & approve WPS & PQR, witness WQT &
monitor welder. Inspection during fabrication and construction of piping, structures, Manifolds, and
offshore structures (PLET, UTA, Suction Piles TSB and Jumpers).
Review test packages, making punch and outstanding lists, witness and approve pre-commissioning
cleaning, hydrostatic tests, flushing, and reinstatement. Supervision and preparation for leak test, Nitrogen
purging and Pneumatic test for equipment and piping. Performing and witness vendor inspection of Valves,
material and equipment.
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 Performing and witnessing for static equipment inspection activities. . Monitor performance of
subcontractors by carrying out surveillance inspection of piping, tanks, vessels, structure, Tie inn and
pipeline onshore and offshore.
Witness MFL,IRIS,ET,RFET for Tube inspection & MFL Tank floor scanning for tank bottom floors.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
From APRIL2014 to AUG2014..

AL -DARWISH INSPECTION SERVICES-DOHA,QATAR

Designation

SR. INSPECTION COORDINATOR-PLANT INSPECTION.

Client

M/S QAFAC & QATAR GAS

Project

Plant Maintenance Inspection-Turn Around Inspection.

Maintenance Contractors : QCON,ANABEEB

FOSTER-WHEELER METHANOL REFORMER MODIFICATION (H1201)-QAFAC,Mesieed Qatar
Inspection activities at construction, erection and commissioning activities, i.e. mainly in welding, NDE,
testing, coating &painting, welding procedures and welder qualifications, independent quality integrity
verification and documentation (testpacks & quality plans) reviews & approval.
Liaise with Project Engineers, Discipline Engineers, Vendor representatives and Company Technical focal
points, on Purchase Order details, to plan inspection visits. Review detailed quality and manufacturing plans
for each job order.Confirming key quality control items and hold points including NDT,Welding and
fabrication procedures. Monitoring implementation of contractors quality plans, inspection plans,
procedures and work instructions.RLA of Reformer Tubes (Condition Monitoring)

Verify contractors records of calibration, inspection & test equipment. Ensure that the welding activities
carried out by construction and maintenance contractors are performed to the Companys
standards, specifications and PO requirements.

Monitoring & Controlling the Welding & NDT of Reformer tubes to Bottom Headers. Collecting the data and
submitting to Inspection
METHANOL REACTOR VESSEL MODIFICATION (V1201)-QAFAC,MESIEED QATAR
Maintenance Contractors : DESCON,ANABEEB & Italian,Netherland Vendors.

Develop, review and execute area inspection plans to ensure integrity and reliability of the Methanol Reactor.

Develop, monitor implementation and review inspection input into plant equipment maintenance plans for
Maintenance ,Vendor Reprentatives to ensure equipment integrity and reliability.

Provide the shutdown / turnaround scope of work for discipline to ensure continuing availability and
integrity of plant and equipment.

Plan, prepare and execute inspection scope of work to ensure safe and reliable operation of the plant.

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Conduct quality check audits for the maintenance and workshop mechanical activities to insure the work
quality is maintained and hence the plants integrity and reliability. Provide relevant information and advice
to support the development of a sound departmental business plan.

Flame cut all the internals without affecting the internal wall surface and apply PT & MT (Fluorescent) for
investigate thermal cracks.

Implement a proper safety plan for inspection team with a proper communication channel.

Witness PAUT & TOFD of Circumfrential weldments and nozzle weldments and review the report and
images.

Verify the Fitup inspection and provide the clearance to welding supervisor to proceed further activities.

HEATER TUBE-SHEET CRACK REPAIR REMOVAL WELDING (H1201)-QATAR GAS-Qatar

Verify the Fitup inspection and provide the clearance to welding supervisor to proceed HK-40 Alloy Welding
activities.

Visual Inspection,PT Applied and Find out the Crack due to ThermalFatigue.

Drill holes both ends of crack to arrest Crack propagation and carried out Maintenance Welding.

Piping Hydrostatic test,Test pack review.

Participate Shutdowm meeting and discuss the day to day activites,completion,back-logs etc.,

FROM OCT2012 TO MARCH2014..

VALENTINE MARITIME GULF- ABUDHABI UAE

Designation

: Sr. QA/QC ENGINEER SUBSEA CONSTRUCTIONS

Client

Project

: Sub Sea OIL EXPORT Pipeline System & Installation of Calm Buoy and

M/s Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd (OPQL) OXY-QATAR

Water Disposal Pipeline Project, HALUL Island Doha-QATAR (3.5Km)

Lay Barge

: REGINA-250 S-LAY

Responsible in performing daily inspection,Pipe Tally Records,Main Deck or Cargo Barge Pipeline Tally
sheet,updating in the excel sheet for Pipeline continuity and reporting as per approved inspection test plan.
Witnessing the procedure qualification record (PQR) as per pWPS.welder qualification test (WQT) as per
approved WPS.
Ensure that API-1104 Auto-GMAW VERMAT PIPELINE welding carryout as per company approved
WPS/PQR/WPQT.Fit-up inspection ,cutting, misalignment, groove angle, root face, root opening, tack
weld and preheat temperature, line and joint number, joint surface cleanness.
Visual and Dimensional inspection of weld profile surface, weld defects, alignment, dimensioning
arcstrike, interpass and post weld cleaning, and dimensional tolerance.NDE inspection carried out as per
ASME Sec V/API 1104& Company Spec, ITP.

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 Tie-In & Riser spool fabrication,external & internal coating.NDT& Radiographic film interpretation and
evaluation. Witnessing the repair removal.
Subsea Installations of SBM-Calmbuoy, Oil export Pipeline,of 2.5 km from AL-morjan Oil Platform to
Calm buoy & 2.5 km Subsea pipeline from Halul island shore to Water Disposal Platform (WDP).Ensure
timely communication of project quality requirements to all concerned personnel and vendors to ensure
they are made aware of the requirements. Carry out QA audit, inspection surveillance, witness testing
and report failure investigation on welding, mechanical equipment, electrical/instrument equipment,
various piping and structural materials.
Review / Approval of Method Statements, Work Instructions, ITP(Inspection and Test Plan), WPS,
PQR,WQT Welder Qualification Documents, Review of Raw material test certificate of welding
consumables like filler wire, electrode,flux,shielding/purging gases etc. as per standards or client
specification
Review of Radiographic Films (RTFI)of welds and of Ultrasonic Testing of Welds, Plates, Pipes,
Forgings, MT/PT of welds and Destructive Testing (Tensile, Nick-Break, Fracture, Bend, Notch
Toughness, HardnessReview of NDT procedure, PWHT procedure, hydro test procedure etc.Witnessed
the destructive testing like charpy impact test, hardness test, bend test, tensile testhydro test ,pneumatic
test, monitoring of PWHT, location of thermocouple, review of calibration certificate of PWHT
instruments etc.
Monitoring coating material storage conditions thinning, mixing, induction time and pot life of paint to be
applied coating application parameters during application wet film thickness Witnessing DFT of paint by
means of Non-destructive instrument holiday test for integrity of coating.
HDPE Liner insertion about 2.5 km by Electro Fusion welding carried out by APS-UAE.
Monitoring Production Quality Test,Tensile Test, HDPE Flange Welding& String Welding,
insertion.Coating of Chemflake Glass flake epoxy, PU-Protegol 32-55L , Two pack (Interzinc-52&
Interzone Epoxy 954.) ZINC Rich Epoxy, Foam coating,Servi wrap & Rockguard Servi shield.Witnessing
the Automated NDT, RTFI, MPI& PT, TOFD,Crawler Inspection.

FEB2010-JULY2012
Designation

McDermott Middle East Inc., Jebal Ali,Dubai-UAE (EPIC)

Supplier Quality Surveillance QC/NDT-Inspector

EUROPE ,INDIA,Middle East & UK Regions

Client

M/s ADMA-OPCO-UAE.

Projects Worked

: ADMA-OPCO Zakum Water injection Platform (Pressure /capacity Up gradation)

RasGas -BARZANOffshore Expansion Project Phase 1 WH4/WH9 Platforms.
PAPA TERRA- Floa Tec TLWP/P-61-Brazil
Al-Khafji-Ratawi JV,KJO Water injection Project- Italy
ONGC-Cluster 7 Well -India
NOV-105 Metal Ship Hull Project 100MT & 400 MT Pedestal Cranes.-Norway
FRAMES BV-Nederland.

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 Reporting to the Project Quality Manager (PQM) and responsible for supporting the effective delivery of
day-to-day Project Quality Management System (PQMS) activities . Supporting the PQM with the
development and effective implementation of the PQMS by the Project Team and supplier.
Carry out Pre-inspection Meeting with the client at vendor sites or through tele-conference to ensure the
requirements are understood by the vendor, discuss inspection coordination, verify status of vendor
documents and verify preparedness of the vendor prior to start of manufacturing. Attend Kick-off
meetings to discuss technical issues.
Inspection & Testing of trunnion mounted ball valves,Floating Ballvalves, double block and bleed
valves,control valves,gate valves. Hydro static Shell,seat,DBB,leak testing of,Floating ball valves,Trunion
Mounted ball valves,3&2 piece Split Flange Ball valve,Swing Check Ball valve,Butterfly Valve,FAT of
Control valves Casting Inspection, NDT- Level-III Services, QA/QC inspection of valves Functional
test.Casting Inspection as per MSS-SP55.
Review of MTC, Pressure test reports, valve components certificates, liase with TPIinspectors,coordination with Vendor to complete the project in time as per project quality requirements.

OEM VALVE-Vendor works visited in India

Flowserve Control Valves,Whitefiled,Bangalore,India
PK Steel castings,Nallalam, Calicut,Kerela
CHW-Hammer Forgings, Ghaziabd
INDCON Projects & Equipments,Faridabad,Newdelhi.

OEM VALVE-Vendor works visited in UAE

Emirates Techno castings, Humriyah FZE
JC Fluid controls,Humriyah FZE
FITECH Valve testing centre.

OEM VALVES & CRANE Vendor works visited in Europe

O.M.S- SALERI S.p.A , Brescia, Italy

Bonney Forge (B.F.E)-Bergamo,Italy

Galli-Casina Plug Valves,Milano,Italy

Breda Testing Lab, Milano, Italy

Donaly-Alexo coatings,Italy.

Techno forge,Italy

Ufficine Santa fede, Primaluna,Italy

Lucchini integerated Foundry,Lovere,Italy

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Biffi Italia, Piacenza Italy ( Valve actuators)

Leser Safety valves, Hamburg,Germany.

Eisen Bau Kraemmer Line Pipes,Krystal,Germany

Arcelor-Mittal, Duisburg,Germany

Schluz Exports,Duisburg Germany

NOV-Varco, Stavanger,Norway

Eltos-Kristiansand,Norway

Gafako Heavy Fab, Gydansk,Poland

Hydro-Naval,Ustka,Poland.

E-profil Crane Telescopic Boom ,Tallin,Estonia.

OEM-PUMP Vendor works visited in UK

WEIR (SPX Clyde union) PUMPS Foundry Ltd,Newton Heath,Manchester

Linacc NDT X-ray services, Barnsley,Manchester

Clyde-Union, Pumps,Glasgow

William-Cook Castings, Sheffield.

FROM DEC2009 TO JAN2010 ..

GPIC-SITRA ISLAND , STATE OF BAHRAIN

Designation

Inspection-Engineer

Client

M/s GPIC

Project

Plant Maintenance Inspection-MRTA.2010

Inspection & Testing of Sea Water Pipiline system,Trapoggie Filter System, Coating suyvey in Underground
Burried Pipilines., Inspection & testing of Valves,Inspection & Testingof Utility Steam Boilers Boiler No 1,2,
(FW ),Boiler No:3 (Stork Energy).Inspection, UTG measurement of Econo,izer, Desuperheater, safety Valve
welding PWHT.-Coordinating NDT Technicians for allocationg variour location of plant area.
Hydrostatic teting of Boiler and Vertical Storage tanks.Witnessing of UT Shear wave Examination of
Reformer Tube Weldings.Reporting to Inspection cell and Maintenance Team for Corrective Actions.

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FROM NOV2009 TO DEC2009 .. R.I.LPETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, HAZIRA- INDIA

Designation

Inspection-Engineer

Client

M/s RELIANCE PETRO CHEMICALS-PUNE

Project

Plant Maintenance Inspection-MRTA.2010

Agency

: QUALITY SITE SERVICES, Mumbai

Maintenance Inspection Activities of Hydrostatic Testing of Heat Exchangers,Condensors,Plated Heat

exchangers,Vertical , Storage tanks.-Witnessing of UT Shear wave Examination -RT- Film
Interprettation.Inspection & Testing of Heat-Exchangers and Pressure vessels,Molecuar Sieve vessels,KO
Pots.Inspecting and testing valves (gate, globe, ball, plug, check and butterfly) in accordance with API 598.
Inspection & certification of safety relief valves, prescribes repairs, as required. Witnessing Relief valve
setting, testing and maintaining records.
Supervise NDT contractors, verify and endorse NDT reports generated by contracted personnel and provide
technical support as necessary.Identify the type of corrosion/deterioration to the equipment or piping &
initiate appropriate monitoring methods in consultation with Process & Corrosion Groups. Witnessing of
hydro test, pneumatic test Vacuum box test.

FROM JULY09 to NOV2009 .. EPIC-GSVC,QATAR PETROLEUM-QATAR

Designation

QC-Inspector / FABRICARTION at DOPET YARD.-DOHA

Client

M/s LARSEN & TOUBRO ENC Division,-DOHA,Qatar

Project

STATIONARY PIPING FOR GAS TRANSMISSION PIPELINES.

Preparation, review and verify Quality Control Procedures, Method of Statement, Inspection and Test Plan as
per client specification and ensure all are duly approved before the commencement of the job
Verify Inspection, Measuring, Testing instruments used in the project including sub-contractor are calibrated
Identify and raise NCR for non conformities and verify corrective and preventive action taken for the non
conformance.
Preparation of Audit check list and Conduct Project Quality Auditing for sub-contractor Handle the Internal
Audits QMS/ISO 9001,ISO14001 & OSHAS 18001 Audit conducted by External body.
Witnessing of Destructive Testing of PQR & WQT test coupons. Review of WPS, PQR, WQT and other
QA/QC related documents. Welding inspection of Pipeline field joints.
Inspection of Process Piping during fabrication, Steel Structures during fabrication.Review of RT films and
witnessing other NDE. Shear wave UT witnessing of Full Penetration butt welds. Witnessing of Hydrostatic
Testing of Pipeline and Station Piping Spools.
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QA/QC of PAINTING:
Conversant with (i) BS codes and specification for coating (TRANSCO), (ii) BG P.A.9 and P.A.10
requirements, Material standard such as BS 5493 and ASTM standards.
Inspection and Quality assurance of surface preparation of metallic substrate following BS 7079 and SIS-055900, different surface preparation methods, grade of cleanliness (Sa1, Sa2, Sa2 1/2, Sa3), hand and power
tool cleaning (St2, St3), preparation of weld areas and other surface preparation standard such as SSPC-SP-10,
SSPC-SP-12, RP287 and ISO8503-01.
Good surveillance in specific painting application (SPAS) of ferrous surfaces (long term & short term
protection), damp ferrous surfaces, low pressure gas holders and non ferrous surfaces, observance of in
service environmental conditions (RH, DP), Cathodic protection by Sacrifical anode methos, on seawater
pipelines, safety requirements on site by following HASWA (1974), COSHH regulations (1988), EPA and IGESR-21.
Inspection of External FBE coating & repairs of field welded joints includes equipment Inspection &
performance verification, pre-cleaning & surface preparation Inspection, chloride content testing &
contamination prevention, In-process Inspection of FBE coating application, Curing testing, Adhesion testing,
Final coating inspection visual & DFT (dry film thickness), Holiday testing
Inspection of Internal FBE coating of field girth welds & repairs includes equipment Inspection &
performance verification, pre-cleaning & surface preparation Inspection, chloride content testing&
contamination prevention, In-process Inspection of internal FBE coating application, Final coating inspection
visual & DFT (dry film thickness).
FROM FEB09 to JUNE2009 .. DAR-AL-RIYADH,JUBAIL SAUDI ARABIA
Designation

PLANT INSPECTOR

Client

IBN-SINA., IBN-RUSHD Plants., Jubail,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Agency

DAR-AL-RIYADH DAMMAM,SAUDI ARABIA

Project

MODIFICATION & REVAMP SHUT DOWN GRTA2009 .

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION ACTIVITIES OF CATOFIN REACTOR

Inspection & Investigation of Cracks in Liner welding of Catofin Reactor for CACTUS portion.Equipment
Inspection of Air, Hydro-Carbon Inlets, Air-HC Mixture Inlets.
Inspection of Sparger Assemblies, Air -Outlet , Hydrocarbon Outlets, Evacuation Nozzles etc.,Walkthrough
Inspection of HC, AIR INLET & OUTLET Headers,

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 Evacuation Header lines. Refurbishment & Inspection of Expansion Bellows, Leak Test of Expansion
Bellows. Catofin Reactor Air Regeneration System, Hydraulic Flexible Hoses, Pressure Testing Of Hoses
(AFI-Hoses),
Valves. Inspection and Carried out Maintenance Welding Activities on Evacuation Ejector-Silencer
Assembly.Monitoring Hydraulic Actuated KUBOTA Valves and reviewing the Calibration certificates.
MAINTENANCE COATING INSPECTION ACTIVITIES :
Co-ordinate with Maintenance support services by planning and Inspection of protective coating.
Inspection of protective coating such as Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating on GIRTH WELDS, GRP- Coating,
Heat-Resistant Painting systems of Duct Internals, Column internals for corrosion protection. Conduct
comprehensive coating surveys of all plant equipment to determine actual coating conditions and
recommend corrective actions in accordance with company protective coating procedure.
Assess condition of internal lining and provide recommendation for repair work. Monitor application of GRP
Coating and ensure that the Contractor meet requirement of company procedures.
Assessing the extent and depth of corrosion, deciding the type and quality of Epoxy and other corrosion
material to be used.
Determination of climatic conditions (Relative Humidity, Dew point substrate temperature) etc. Testing and
quality check of various surface like checking of blast profiles, wet film thickness, Ambient condition, Dry
film thickness, Holiday detection, Adhesion test etc.
Holiday Testing of Tank internal walls for detection of Coating dis-bondment for polyurethane coating
systems.Inspection of Coal tar epoxy coating of Heat exchangers bonnet internals.
Vibration Analysis, Infra-Red Video And Thermograph Enhancements, Planning for Vessel Maintenance
Repair works.Calculating Rate of Corrosion, Inspection Intervals, Next Inspection Due date ,Fixing Corrosion
Coupons inside Vessels Etc.,
FROM DEC08 to JUNE2009 .. PETRO-SPECT INSPECTION SERVICES, SAUDI ARABIA
Designation

PLANT INSPECTOR

Client

TASNEE POLY OLEFINS CO., JUBAIL, Saudi Arabia.

Agency

PETRO-SPECT INSPECTION SERVICES

Project

REVAMP SHUT DOWN GRTA2009 .

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF CATOFIN REACTOR

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 Inspection &Investigation of Cracks in Liner welding of CACTUS (Air, Hydro Carbon Inlets, Air-HC Mixture
Inlets).Inspection of Sparger Assemblies, Air Outlet, Hydrocarbon Outlets, Evacuation Nozzles etc.
Walkthrough Inspection of HC, AIR INLET & OUTLET Headers, Evacuation Header lines.Refurbishment &
Inspection of Expansion Bellows, Leak Test of Expansion Bellows.
Catofin Reactor Air Regeneration System, Hydraulic Flexible Hoses, Pressure Testing Of Hoses (AFI-Hoses),
Valves Inspection and Carried out Maintenance Welding Activities on Evacuation Ejector-Silencer Assembly.
QA/QC OF WELDING: FOR FABRICATION ACTIVITIES FOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS
Execution of various QC activities of heavy fabrication shop with a team of QC engineers and NDT
technicians Ensuring Quality requirements of running projects in accordance with applicable codes and
client specifications.
Resolution of NCRs and other technical issues, Organizing NDT activities and providing necessary technical
support while interpretation of NDT results. Ensuring calibration status of various testing instruments,
organizing in-house calibration and by external agencies.
Structural Fabrication & Inspection. Inspection & production of machined components.Evaluation of
Radiography films(RTFI) as per codes of construction.Painting inspections of completed components in
accordance with specified requirements.Offering for Third Party Inspection and obtaining clearance.
FROM SEP08 to NOV08 .. TATA FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS-INDIA.
Designation

PLANT INSPECTION ENGINEER

Client

TATA FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS BABRALA -,INDIA.

Agency

IMPARTIAL TESTING & INSPECTION SERVICES,LUKNOW,INDIA.

Project

UREA & AMMONIA REACTOR REVAMP SHUT DOWN MRTA2008 .

INSPECTION WORK CARRIED OUT IN UREA & AMMONIA REACTORS REVAMP

Liner Inspection and Maintenance welding of Urea &Ammonia Reactor (Austenite Welding ) Stainless Steel
patch welding and Refurbishment on Urea Reactor internal wall liner welding as per Snamprogetti Procedures
Retubing of Heat Exchangers, Carbonate Condensers, Coolers, T/Ts Welding.Post weld Heat treatment of
Carbon and Low Alloy steel shells. Process Piping Inspection by UT Thickness measurement, Welding ,PWHT,
Hydro testing.
Execution & Monitoring of Maintenance Inspection & Quality Assurance Activities of Static Equipments
Pressure Vessels, Reformer, Heat Exchangers, & Hydro testing of Steam Drums, Exchangers, Fin fan cooler
Tubes during Major Refinery Turn Around. MRTA.
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NDT USED : PT- TYPE-1 Method-A

Water Washable Penetrant System on Liner Weldings & Tube/Tube sheet Welding of Heat
exchangers.Ultrasonic Shear wave inspection of Girth Welds, Nozzle .(Set-in and set On) Welding.
( UT Equipment used : USM -35 DAC,PANAMETRICS EPOCH 4B )
Helium Leak Test (HLT-Hood method) on Heat exchanger Bundles after completion of welding.
Radiographic Film Interpretation RTFI( Both Gamma & X-ray )Ferrite content measurement using
Elcometer Ferritescope.at Reactor internal liner weldments.
FROM JUNE08 to AUG08 .. AL-BAYRONI FERTILIZER-JUBAI,SAUDI ARABIA.
Designation

PLANT INSPECTION ENGINEER

Client

AL-BAYRONI FERTILIZER- JUBAIL , SAUDI ARABIA .

Agency

PETRO-SPECT INSPECTION SERVICES-JUBAIL,SAUDI ARABIA.

Project

TANK BOTTOM FLOOR MODIFICATION MRTA2008 .

QA/QC OF TANK BOTTOM FLOOR MODIFICATION (API-653,API-650 & API-620)

Visual inspection, Monitor ongoing repair activities like fit-up and welding of insert plate, patch plate,
Replacement shell plate, Bottom replacement, annular replacement as per requirement of API 653.
Witnessed activities like MFL for bottom plate, UT thickness survey, Vacuum box testing, Diesel testing,
MPI/LPI, Peaking, Banding, Roundness, Plumbness and Hydro testing & settlement survey
Review of all initial NDT reports and recommend repair activities for tank according to API
653 requirements.
Witnessed MFL for bottom plate, UT thickness measurement, MPI/LPI, Fit up of insert plate and patch plate
and welding as per API 653 for Rehabilitation of Tanks.Review of all initial NDT activities carried on Out of
Service tank and recommend repair activities as per API 653 requirements.
Witnessed inspection activities like Peaking, Banding, Roundness and Plumbness.Witnessed tank diesel
testing, Vacuum Box testing, hydro testing and settlement survey. Planning, organizing and implementation
of Internal & External Inspection for Tanks (floating and fixed roof), Vessels, Valves, Exchangers, Pipeline
and piping systems during in-service inspection and shutdown inspection of Oil and Gas plant
facilities.QA/QC of all maintenance activities to ensure safe and reliable operations.
Collecting background data (review design data, operation & inspection history, and corrosion monitoring
results), making inspection checklist & determining failure mode, evaluating service induced defects and
recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.Prepare and endorse Inspection notifications with
recommendations and rectification measures to ensure they comply with the relevant standards.

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 Ensures co-ordination between various divisions, sections and disciplines during execution of inspection test
plan established for static equipments, to ensure that all act in harmony for smooth execution of shutdown.
Prepare scope of work, duties and work instructions for service contracts.Review sub-contractor procedure to
meet as per the company specification.Prepare an inspection points listing for further NDT. Prepare
inspection plan and identify the type and appropriate NDT method applicable to assess the equipment
condition.Establish inspection intervals for susceptible inspection points.
Reviewing and updating of the Risk Based Inspection (RBI) methodology to enhance Plants Integrity and
Reliability in order to minimize inspection frequencies, maintenance cost and Plants availability.
Inspecting and testing valves (gate, globe, ball, plug, check and butterfly) in accordance with API 598.
Inspection & certification of safety relief valves, prescribes repairs, as required. Witnessing Relief valve
setting, testing and maintaining records.Supervise NDT contractors, verify and endorse NDT reports
generated by contracted personnel and provide technical support as necessary.Identify the type of
corrosion/deterioration to the equipment or piping & initiate appropriate monitoring methods in
consultation with Process & Corrosion Groups. Witnessing of hydro test, pneumatic test Vacuum box test.
FROM MARCH08 to MAY08 .. N.T.P.C THALCHER,ODISSA,-INDIA.
Designation

NDT-COORDINATOR / PLANT INSPECTOR

Client

NATIONAL THERMAL POWER COORPERATION-TTPS-ODISSA,INDIA .

Agency

ESCON-TECH & NDT SERVICES,SINGAPORE.

Project

IRIS,MFL & RFET FOR POWER BOILER TUBES(9CR-1MO) INSPECTION .

NDT- COORDINATOR : IRIS,MFL,RFET ( OLYMPUS-MS 5800)- Boiler # 1

Inspection of Boiler Internals Steam and Mud drum, Inspection of maintenance welding. Condition
Monitoring of Boiler Tubes by IRIS-UT using RD-Tech Olympus MS-5800Condition Monitoring of 3 Nos of
Fin fan cooler Tubes by RFET using RD-Tech Olympus MS-5800
Organize the NDT- Inspectors & Coordinate the Jobs with NTPC Inspectors. Witnessing and Monitoring
during the Collection of the Data Acquisitions and the Inspection of Tubes.
Reviewing of NDT report for the Tube Inspection. Validating NDT Personnels certification.Qualifying the
NDT & Inspection Procedures.
FIN FAN COOLERS & CONDENSERS- ( RFET,MFL)
Inspection of Fin fan coolers inspection of maintenance Condition Monitoring of Boiler Tubes by IRIS-UT
using RD-Tech Olympus MS-5800.

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 Condition Monitoring of 3 Nos of Fin fan cooler Tubes by MFL &RFET using RD-Tech Olympus MS-5800
.Organize the NDT- Inspectors & Coordinate the JOBS with NTPC Inspectors.
Witnessing and Monitoring during the Collection of the Data Acquisitions and the Inspection of Tubes
Reviewing of NDT report for the Tube Inspection. Validating NDT Personnels certification.
FROM JAN08 to FEB08 .. MAGALORE REFINERY & PETRO-CHEMICALS LTD.,
Designation

PLANT INSPECTOR-COATING/PAINTING.

Client

M.R.P.L (R) , -MANGALORE-INDIA .

Agency

QUALITY SITE SERVICES,MUMBAI- INDIA

Project

MAINTENANCE COATING& CATHODIC PROTECTION WORKS .

JOBS CARRIED OUT ON HEAT EXCHANGERS ,CONDENSERS & TANKS

Surveillance inspection of implementation of Quality Plan, Specifications and Procedures for that Project.
Monitoring and witnessing field joint coating (FJC)for both aboveground and underground Pipeline.
Inspection of calibration validity for all measuring devices and daily log for weather condition.Assessing
pre-blast and post blast condition of substrate prior to painting application.
Review documentation and report on a weekly basis.Inspection of field joint coating (FBE) complies to the
specification requirement such that DFT and Free from holiday, run, tear, sags, wrinkles & other coating
defects.
Witnessing Surface preparation complies with visual standard and coating complies to the project
specification. Witnessing daily log for weather condition and calibration of measuring devices.Maintaining
QC-coating report log and reported on daily basis
Elcometer Holiday detection for Tank Bottom Plates.
Fixing Circular Sacrificial Zinc Anodes inside Heat exchangers & Condenser, 64 underground Seawater
lines.)
FROM DEC07 to JAN08 .. CHENNAI PETROLEUM CORPRATION LTD-CHENNAI-INDIA
Designation

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER.

Client

C.P.C.L (R) , -CHENNAI-INDIA .

Agency

AARVI-ENCON ,CHENNAI-INDIA

Project

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER HEAT EXCHANGERS & REACTOR WORKS .

CHENNAI PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED-REFINERY. REFINERY-III (CPCL-REFINERY) ,

Executing & Supervising of Maintenance Activities of Static Equipments, Columns, Reactor vessel Pressure
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vessels.Executing & Supervising Maintenance contractors to complete the mechanical Completion works.Ensure
Mechanical completion certificate has been validated.
FROM SEP07 to DEC07 .. R.I.L-GLYCOL SEPERATION UNIT,KURKUMBH,PUNE,INDIA .
Designation

INSPECTION ENGINEER.

Client

RELIANCE PETRO-CHEMICALS .

Agency

QUALITY SITE SERVICES-VIKHROLI-MUMBAI

Project

ECONOMISER-MODIFICATION WORKS.

Entire Modification Economizer 1st and 3rd Bank Economizer Coils,- QA/QC ,Inspection of welded jointsRadiography Film Interpretation.- Hydro Testing of Economizer Welded Joints.-Inspection of High
Temperature Heat Resistant Paints applied inside surface of the Economizer Duct.
Nitrogen Leak Test (BLT) of Compressor After Coolers, Hydortesting of Lube Oil Coolers/TS Inspection.
Witnessing and Monitoring UT Shear wave weld Inspection of welded joints ,Corrosion pit detection on
Swage Block valves in Feed water cooler.Valve testing (Hydro testing of GTV) in Cooling water towers, POPUP Testing ,Calibrating the PSV,PRV Valves.
Visual Inspection of All Welding Activities, Radiography Film Interpretation, Piping Inspection during
Fabrication Inspection of installation and related mechanical works of pipeline.
Inspection of incoming materials and review of certificates.Witness of welding procedure and welder
qualifications.
Witnessing of Destructive Testing of PQR & WQT test coupons. Review of WPS, PQR, WQT and other
QA/QC related documents.Welding inspection of Pipeline field joints.
Holiday Testing of DC 10-15 KV . Inspection of Inhibitor Dosing Tapping (EcoBIK) for Pickling ,Passivation
works.
FROM JAN07 to AUG07 - M/S BUREAU-VERITAS (ENERGY & PROCESS DIVISION), BVQI-QATAR
Designation

INSPECTION ENGINEER.

Client

RASGAS,QP-OFFSHORE, NGL & QAFAC .

Agency

BUREAU-VERITAS DOHA,QATAR

Project

ASSET INTEGERITY MANAGEMENT & S/D PLANT INSPECTION WORKS

ASSET INTEGERITY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION for QP Refinery & NGL (API
RBI-580) MERIDIUM SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION
Technical Data Base Entry operator of Extraction for Asset Integrity Management Data System.Risk Based
Inspection(RBI),. QP (OFFSHORE),QP-Refinery as per API- RBI-580
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 Analyzing all Inspection reports, Process Characteristics and pushing and roll back into the software.Fixing
and analyzing inspection intervals etc.,
MAINTENANCE INSPECTION ACTIVITIES IN RASGAS TRAIN 1& 2 (JUNE-JULY07)
Integerity Inspection of Sea Water Pipelines, Coating Survey of Pipelines Photographic Enhancement of
Coating Damages. Inspection of abrasive blasting cleanliness level and surface profile and ensure the results
are satisfying client requirement
Check Abrasive used/reused is free from oil, grease, moisture and other contaminationPerform and witness
the field test(WFT, DFT, Dust level, Holiday detection, salt test, Adhesion test ) as applicable and interpret
result accurately
Inspection of 2(approx 50mm) hole was plugged onsite welding Activities.( SIGMA COATINGS)
Sacrificial Aluminum-Zinc Trapezoidal Anode Installation of Under ground Sea water Pipelines at Rasgas
plant QA/QC Activities, Inspection of Stir and Friction Welding of CP-ANODES at 4o Clock and 8O
Clock Positions.
Installation of Zn Sacrificial Anode of 30Nos at Manholes of Seawater Laying of 80m GRP
SeawaterPipelinesandInspectionofUndergroundGRPPipelineLaying,QA/QCofCompaction, Lamination,
Barcol Hardness values.
Inspection of Heat Exchangers, Air coolers,Process vessels,Scrubb Column Bottom.Integrity Inspection
Activities,HydroTesting of Water Tube Utility Boiler- STORK ENERGY BOILERS. Random NDT and
Inspection of Coil Buckling,Stuctural Stability of Economiser coils.
Reformer tubes, Convection, Super-Heater zone, Refractory inspection. as per API-510,571,572Inspection of
Heat Exchangers, Incinerators.Witnessing & reporting the Hydro testing of Steam Drums, Exchangers.
QATAR FUELS & ADDITIVES CO. - QAFAC, QATAR MARCH-APRIL 2007
Modification of Heavy Ends Column Internals, Distributor, Mellapak installation Worked with Sulzer Chem
Tech UK.Modification of Furnace Coils for Increasing the Furnace Efficiency Foster Wheeler JobFurnace
Coil,PWHT of welded joints, Inspection,
Reviewed Engineering Package, contract Document, materials and specific requirements pertaining to
concern unit (EN-10204 3.1,3.2)Reviewed mechanical catalogues of equipment and third party inspection
certificates ( EN10204-3.1,3.2)
Reviewed welding and NDT records and prepared check-list for deviationsReview of Hydrotest Pack and
witnessed hydro-test of piping loopsInspection of Refractory lining,Pyrologs in the Reformers and Heaters
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FROM NOV06 to DEC06 - M/S KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION-KUWAIT

Designation

INSPECTION ENGINEER.

Client

K.N.P.C-MINA-ABDULLA REFINERY .

Agency

KHARAFI-NATIONAL CO,KUWAIT

Project

SHUT DOWN JOB GRTA06-PLANT INSPECCTION

KHARAFI NATIONAL CO,KUWAIT- MINA ABDULLA REFINERY-MAB,KNPC,KUWAIT-GRTA06

Maintenance Inspection Activities of Process Equipments, Heat Exchanger Hydrotesting.
Inspecting the Integerity of the Plant Equipments, Monitoring and Controlling QA/QC Activities of Welding
Activities.
Radiography Film Interprettation of Maintenance Welded Joints.(RTFI)
TANK INSPECTION/ FLOOR MODIFICATION (API-650,652,653)
Modification and Conversion of Kerosene and Naptha Storage Bottom Plates Lap Welding of tanks, Bottom
plate leak detection and repair of Bitumen Product , Internal epoxy painting of storage Tanks. Inspection of
(fixed roof) to Naphtha tanks (floating roof).Pontoon Inspection,weather shield,Breather valves,vents,flame
arresters. etc.,
Inspection of FRP-Coating and Holiday testing of Sulfuric Acid FRP tank. Holiday Testing Done by DC 64.5
V Elcometer Holiday Tester.External Shell Inspection and halon system inspection of Benzene tanks.,Floor
coating by Poly urethane systems.
FROM MAY06 to OCT06 - M/S EQUATE PETROC-CHEMICALS-KUWAIT
Designation

INSPECTION ENGINEER.

Client

EQUATE PETRO-CHEMICALS -KUWAIT .

Agency

KHARAFI-NATIONAL CO,KUWAIT

Project

SHUT DOWN JOB GRTA06-PLANT INSPECCTION

EQUATE PETROCHEMICAL CO. DOW CHEMICAL CO,KUWAIT ,MRTA Jan-March 2006.

Monitoring and Controlling QA/QC Activities of Welding ActivitiesRadiography Film Interpretation of
Maintenance Welded Joints.Bubble Leak Testing of T/TS Nitrogen Leak Testing.
Tube expansion and repair of Tube-Tubesheet of Heat exchangerShell and Tube Replacement of ejector
condensate cooler,ID-GaugingPassivation of Austenitic Stainless steel tubes

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 Blanking-off the redundant nozzles of towersBottom plate leak detection by Vaccum Box pneumatic test.
Procedure for grit blast cleaning and Epoxy painting and inspection of tanks.
FROM JULY03 to APRIL06 - M/S CLEVELAND BRIDGE ENGINEERS-JEBAL ALI., DUBAI
Designation

QC-INSPECTOR

Client

C.B.E.M.E,AL-ZADAF,DUBAL, .

Agency

EMIRATES INDUSTRIAL LABORATORY- E.I.L DUBAI-UAE.

Project

DUBAI AIRPORT STRUCTURAL FABRICATION.

Controlling all quality control activities on day-to-day basis and directly involving in all inspection activities
and ensuring various projects to meet quality requirements. Inspection and acceptance to customer supplied
materials, contractor supplied materials such as Plates, Pipes, Fittings, Fasteners Tubes as per requirements of
the Client Specifications.
Review of material test certificates, as per Codes, Standards and Client specification Test plan (ITP) per QCProcedure, Client Specifications. Review of WPS as per ASME-IX, BSEN.287, AWS D1.1 and Client
Specifications Responsible for fabrication, welding inspection as per NSSS, AISC, API 650, BS 5950-Part-2,
AWS. D1.1,BS.-5135, ASME B31.3 and client specification.
Review of Procedure Qualification records and Welding Procedure specification of sub-contractors. ( PQR ,
WPS ) Review and maintaining of Calibration certificates of Instruments, Personnel Certifications, Batch test
Certificates for Consumables etc.
Preparation and maintenance of Non-Conformance reports ( NCR) Welding Inspection & NDT inspection of
Heavy Structural, Pressure Vessels, Tank & Tank Nozzles, Pipe fit up & alignment. Preparation ,compiling of
Q.C-documentation as QC-Procedure, Client Specifications for End of Manufacturing Documents ( MDO )
MATERIAL INSPECTION ( EN-10204 3.1,3.2)
Reviewing vendors drawing, manufacturers data sheet and quality inspection plan
Lamination Checking of Plates, Plate formed Pipes By Ultrasonic Testing
Verifying all incoming and Vendor Inspection for Plates, Pipes,Tubes, gaskets,Flanges,Bushes as per
standards and contact document requirement

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FROM MAY02 to JUNE03 - M/S B.P.C.L REFINERY,MAHUL MUMBAI-INDIA

Designation

JUNIOR PLANT-INSPECTOR

Client

B.P.C.L-REFINERY MAHUL,-CHEMBUR,MUMBAI -INDIA

Agency

EQUALITY SITE SERVICES-MUMBAI.

Project

SHUTDOWN-CDU & VDU Plant.

Inspection of Heat exchanger, Refinery Process pipings both inside Battery limits and Outside battery limits,
Vessels, Process Crude Columns, and Investigation Of Various Forms of Corrosion Such as Erosion
Corrosion. Galvanic Corrosion etc,
Graphite Corrosion, Impingement Attack, Dezincification.Cellular Attacks On Flanges, Valve Internal Parts,
Stress Corrosion Attacks.
PMI- Measurements- Insitu-Metellograhy, Corrosion survey by Thickness Gauging.Ferrite Content
Measurements-Inspection of Heat Exchanger Internal Parts, Supports,Steam Condensate Corrosion Etc-,
Modification of Corroded Parts Frp Coatings.
Holiday Testing Of Coatings, Reviewing of MFL TestReports For Tank Floor Scanning, NDT
Reports,Photography Enhancement of corrosion forms.Remote Field Visual Inspection By Olympus
Fiberscope and Borescopes and recording the Image in video tape and handover to Inspection department.
FROM : JAN 1996 TO APRIL 2002
Designation : Asst QC-Engineer B.H.E.L- HIGH PRESUURE BOILER MFG.PLANT-INDIA
Carried out daily jobs and coordinating, supervising NDT/QC jobs for BOILER Thermal Pressure retaining
part, documentation etc.,UT-Shear wave testing for Boiler Drums, Feed Nozzles, DC Nozzles, safety nozzles.
UT of Weld Inspection.
Manual Painting of Boiler Drums, Economizer coils, Dish Ends etc, Boiler Mega Support
Structures.Reviewing vendors drawing, manufacturers data sheet and quality inspection plan
Identification and Inspection of Procured Material, Test Certificate Verification, Chemical Analysis, BARCOL
Hardness Test on GRP Coated pipelines.
NDT Inspector for casting, forged and formed fittings, dimension inspection and verification as per drawings.
Hardness testing, UT-lamination testing of Plate.

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REACTORS & REGENERATORS

External Visual Inspection of Reactor & Regenerators includes Primary cyclones, Secondary cyclones, and Lift
line, RCSP, SCSP, Stripper, Flue Gas Duct, Orifice chamber and Withdrawal well for its hot spot areas, all
nozzles, and welding portions.
Internal Visual Inspections to find out its Refractory damage, internal damage of Steam Rings, Air Rings,
Thermo couples and Remote Visual Inspection with the help of Fiberscope camera to detect remote area
damages and Technical advises/suggestions for the damaged Refractory and its internals during shut down
works and Thermographs for hot spot areas.
COLUMNS & VESSELS
External Visual Inspection includes Foundation bolts, Skirts, Platform & Structural, Nozzle and
Reinforcement Pads, Telltale hole checking (Pneumatic), External Corrosion and Weld Joints of nozzles,
Manholes, Skirt joints.
Internal Inspection includes Demister Pads, Feed pipes, Supports, Chimney tray,

Different Packing,

Nozzle Points, Shell includes Top zone, Feed zone (Middle zone) & Bottom zone due to Corrosion, Erosion,
Hydrogen Blistering, Cracking and Mechanical damage
HEAT EXCHANGERS
External Visual Inspection includes Foundation bolts, Shell, Shell Cover, Channel head Cover, Floating head
cover, Split ring, Tube bundle, Baffle plates, impingement plates, Tie rods and all Welding joints including
nozzle points.
Internal Visual Inspection of Shell, External Visual inspection of Air Cooler includes Outer Assembly body,
Header, Fins, Tube sheets, Tube ends thinning and Plugs, Witnessing Vacuum test (air test), Baroscopic
Inspection and Witnessing Hydro test.
CO BOILER
Insulation removal fixing, Seal Box plates degutting and re-fitment, Economizer Tube bend visual inspection
repairs if any, and cleaning and painting.
External & Internal Visual Inspection for Baffle wall refractory, CO incinerator refractory, Duct opening
Refractory, Expansion joints packing and its Repairs final Inspection

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INSPECTION ACTIVITIES OF STORAGE TANKS, PIPING, AND PIPELINES:

Stage wise Inspection of Fabrication, Erection, Hydro testing, Painting, Insulation of floating and fixed roof
tanks.Inspection of Fabrication, Erection, Hydro testing, Radiography of CS & MS pipesHoliday testing of
various wrapping /CoatingAdherence to Construction Specification and Standards.
Inspection of cleaning process such as Sand Blasting, Grit Blasting, water Blasting, Hydro jet cleaning, Shot
blasting of Tanks, Pipe lines up to the grade Sa2and half, manual and Mechanical Cleaning & Painting
Vacuum box testing, Chalk test, at the joints of Plates & Shell to Bottom Plates respectively of Floating Roof
Tanks as well as Fixed Roof Tanks.Water Fill up test of Storage tanks and Pad test of nozzles
Hydro test of Roof drain line (Swivel joints)Removal of Sludge from storage tanks and dismantling of old
storage tanksWitnessing of Ultrasonic thickness gauging, UT, MT, DP, Metallographic tests (Electrolyte
etching to detect metal degradation), Radiography Film interpretation.
Hardness testing for welds and stress Relieving Witness for weldsPMI test to detect material properties
CO Boiler Economizer coils Inspection from bottom drum to top drum and repairs.CO Boiler Incinerator
Internal Visual Inspection, Recommendations to repair internal Refractory and Inlet Expansion joints packing
repair with ceramic film .
Reformer External Visual Inspection and Internal Visual Inspection and its weld repair.Witnessing
Passivation, and nitrogen purging.Visual Inspection of Equipments and pipelinesPreparation of contingency
plans, participation in technical discussion and process of action plans as per requirement.
External and Internal Inspection of Shells, Roofs (Floating & Fixed), Base plate, all nozzles, Heating coils,
Surface preparation, Painting, Leak test of Base plate.
INSPECTION EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
UFD: OLYMPUS NDT EPOCH-XT

Krautkramer USM 35, 25 DAC, USK 7, USK 7SPanametrics Epoch 4b,Sonatest Site Scan SS 140.

Tube Scanning Equipment : MFL & IRIS: RD Tech-Multiscan 5800,Software : Multiview Olympus NDT

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PASSPORT DETAILS
Passport Number

: Z-1774604

Place of Issue

: R.P.O -COIMBATORE, INDIA

Date of Issue

: 20-11-2008

Date of Expiry

: 19-11-2018

BASIC SEA SURVIVAL CERTIFICATIONS

CDC SEA MEN BOOK.NO: MT 15331

BASIC SEA SURVIVAL
FIRE FIGHTING
H2S- Handling Methods.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality

: Indian

Date of Birth

: 12 December 1974

Languages

: Tamil, Malayalam,English & Hindhi,

Languages

: Deutch, Italiano, Norwegian& Polish ( Very few )

Mobile.No

: 0091-95781 44916 ( India)

Email

: navaqc@gmail.com

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