QA/QC MECHANICAL INSPECTION ENGINEER RESUME

K.BUVANESWARAN
(B.E Mech, D.M.E., above 15 Years Exp, CSWIP-3.2.2, BGAS- Gr
2,
NDT Level-II (UT, RT, MT & PT), IRCA QMS Lead Auditor & Oman
driving license)
Mobile: 00968 92524823
E-mail: buvanes222@yahoo.co.in, buvanesh222@gmail.com

CV SUMMARY:
I am a Graduate Mechanical Engineer & Diploma in Mechanical Engineer with additional
qualification in CSWIP 3.2.2, BGAS-Grade-2, NDT (RT, UT, MT & PT) Level-2, QMS LEAD
Auditor having more than 15.00 years of experience in QA / QC, Inspection, Welding,
construction, supervision, testing, coordination, Painting/Coating, project managements in
EPC projects of petrochemicals refinery, oil & gas industry from in service inspection, vendor
and site location inspection. Good Knowledge & familiarity with codes and standards.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Seeking an opportunity to secure a QA/QC Engineer, Inspection Engineer, QC Supervisor,
Welding Inspector, Painting/Coating inspector, Inspection & Expediting Engineer/Coordinator,
with your company and then use my education and past experience to help company meet
and surpass both short and long-term goals from onshore, offshore, TPI, site inspection, shut
down etc
INSPECTED EQUIPMENTS:
ASME U & U2 Stamp Pressure Vessels (Qty above 100 Nos, CS, SS & High
Thickness Cladding vessels max. 165 thickness etc)
In service inspection at various new construction offplot and onplot facilities in oil field and
Refinery plants , Oil well head (Painting and Insulation) Inspection of above ground piping
System, piping supports, metallic Structure, Skids, storage tanks, Valves, Flanges, Bolts and
nuts etc)
Buried new pipe lines Inspection at site location, HDPE PQR Qualification and other activities
at vendor shop, FBE coating of Line pipes at vendor location.
Cooling Water & Gas Mixed piping assembly, Fabricated CS seam welded pipes,
Instrument Air Receiver Pressure Vessels, Sand Accumulator Vessel Package, MSV Skid Piping
Package, Manifold piping and Skids and Maintenance and testing of Ball Valves, Gate Valves,
Check valves & Globe Valves etc.
Structure Steel Fabrications (Column, Beam, Frame, Post, Ladder, H-Brace etc...),
Raw materials (Plates, Pipes, Flanges, Gaskets, Bolt & Nuts, Welding consumable etc),
Lab tests witness of mechanical test for WPS, PQR, and HIC etc
Static and Rotary Equipments Inspection at Site (Erection and leveling etc.,)
Offshore Platform Inspection and New Construction Ship Building & FPSO Conversion Ship
Building Inspection.
Educational Qualifications
Academic Qualification Bachelor Of Technology in Mechanical Engineering.- B.Tech
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma In Production Management
Technical Qualification CSWIP 3.2.2 (Technical Welding Institute U.K). Certified No:
54870
ISO 9001:2008 - IRCA QMS Lead Auditor- Intertek Moody
International
ASNT Level II in Ultrasonic Testing, Radiography Testing,
Magnetic Particle Testing & Liquid Penetrant Testing.
Computer Knowledge AUTO CAD 2000 & MS OFFICE
Safety courses H2s & SO2 Awareness & Escape, Sea Survival Course for
Offshore Inspection, Basic first Aid, Basic Fire Fighting
Driving License No: Valid Oman / GCC - 77737535& India Driving Licences

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SHUTDOWN EXPERIENCE IN INDIA

M/s. Reliance India Ltd , Jamnagar, Gujarat Phase 3 shutdown - QC Inspector
M/s. Duncans Fertilizers Ltd., Kanpur - Sphere Vessel shutdown - as a QC Inspector
M/s. Shriram Fertilizers Ltd., Kota, Rajasthan Double wall tank shutdown - as a QC Inspector
M/s. Chambal Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd., Kota, Rajasthan - Double wall tank shutdown as a
QC Inspector
Career Summary :-
QA Experiences
Participate in Internal Quality Audits as per ISO requirements.
Preparation of Audit schedule and carrying out technical audits on Oil and Gas projects
during construction.
Investigation of material failures and preparation of Root cause analysis & close out
report & Conducting Vendor Assessment and new vendor approval
Frequent contacts with other disciplines to exchange information/expertise on QA/QC
Standards/System.
Issue request for waiver and concession of specifications for special circumstances.
Review and approve of ITPs, CQPs, PQPs, Quality Control procedure and NDT procedure,
Assess/Interview of contract quality personal/Third Party Inspectors
Monitor and ensure, in association with various project teams that the quality of
engineering, fabrication, construction, construction and installation work complies with
the agreed QA/QC system.
Identifying and recording quality problems and recommending solutions to QA/QC
Manager.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend update and method statements to meet the clients
specifications.
Review and ensure that all QA/QC requirements are met during all the stages of project.
Reviewing the final mechanical completion Dozier & handing over to operations &
commissioning.

Work History
Locati
Year Position Employer Client Projects Handled
on
Jan 2017 Expediting and Various Projects @ Vendor
M/s. Applus
to till Inspection OHL JV Senar Facilities (STS, Galfar, Oman
Velosi L.L.C
date engineer AOTC etc.)
June Client QA/QC Petroleum
M/s. Velosi Various Projects @ Vendor
2008 to Engineer Development of Oman
L.L.C Facilities (STS, Galfar etc.)
2016 Oman PDO
Qatar Gas offshore
projects in JRAY Mcdermott
Sep.2006 QC Engineer / M/s. Aries Jray McDermott
L.L.C & FPSO Frade Dubai -
to May Senior Welding Marine Engg. & Dubai Dry
Conversion& Aker Semi UAE
2008 Inspector Services L.L.C, docks, SBM
Immersiable Rig -
Onshore
QC MOQ, Ras gas, MOQ, Ras gas, Qatar gas,
July 2005
Piping/Pipeline M/s. Madina Qatar gas, Qafac, Qvc , Qatar
to August Qatar
Welding Group L.L.C, Qafac, Qvc , petroleum Maintenance
2006
Inspector Qatar petroleum Projects
March
QC / NDT M/s. Emirates Qatar Petroleum
2005 to
Supervisor in Industrial Qatar Petroleum Maintenance Contract / Qatar
May
Shutdown Laboratory shutdown
2005
M/s.TUV
July 2000 QC Engineer / Pressure Vessel, Storage
Nord / Raviraj L&T, Manta craft
to Dec. Inspection tank, and chemical feed India
Industries & GEA Energy
2004 Engineer tank
Ltd., Chennai
GULF WORK EXPERIENCE : -

Company : APPLUS VELOSI L.L.C., OMAN ( 2008 to till date)

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Working as a Client (PDO) - QA/QC Inspection Engineer (For Cladded Pressure vessel
Welding, Piping/Pipeline & Painting Inspection) at various PDO projects @ vendor work
shop facilities.
Job Profile:

Vendors and Company Technical focal point in all construction inspection activities, i.e.
mainly in High Pressure and high thickness (123,143,153mm.thk & 163mm max. +
clad) Cladded pressure Vessel inspection @ vendor work shop facilities, MSV
Skid, Manifolds Piping, platform Structure & Primary Structure, welding (on plot & off plot
piping/pipeline), NDE, coating & painting, welder qualifications, HDPE and documentation
(test packs & quality plans) reviews & approval
Expertise in manufacturing and process Inspection of various equipments at work shop
viz.. high thickness Pressure vessel with 316L, 625, 825 cladding, Basket Strainer with
SS316L Cladding, cladded Piping, Structural inspection etc. for various PDO Projects
Conduct routine surveillance & inspections on the activities like Pressure vessel stage
Inspection, Re-testing of Valves after maintenance, welding, painting, and materials etc,
including witness/review NDE results.
Ensure that the final alignment of structure steels after installation, & bolt tightness,
welding activities carried out as per Company approved method statement & standards,
specifications
Monitor implementation of contractors quality plans, inspection plans, procedures and
work instruction. Verify contractors records of calibration, inspection & test equipment.
Check Revision of Latest Isometric used at site/shop for construction. Co-ordinate with
Field Engineering Department for latest Revision , Design Modification and Technical
Queries etc,
Monitor / report on fabrication activities includes, Various stage of the pressure vessel,
welding & welder performance, material review; NDT report review, radiographic film
review, dimensional checks, witness hydro-tests, verify painting, review test packs,
equipments.
Follow up of Surveillance, NCR / STQ and Close that soon as possible.
Review and endorse, Witnessing of welding procedure qualification tests, welders
qualification & endorse respective cards w.r.t Companys specification and codes
Assist and or participate in quality & HSE audits and other inspection as applicable
Material handled CS, SS, DSS, SDSS, Inconel.
Gratings inspection after erection as per approved drawing in process platform &
structure
TANKS :
Inspection of Bottom plates, Roof plates laying, Roof Rafter erection and fit up inspection.
Inspection of nozzle orientation and fit up inspection with RF pads.
Witness RF pad pneumatic test, Bottom & Roof Plates vacuum box testing.
Witness on NDT for shell plates with bottom plates fillet weld.
Review of RT film for shell plates vertical seam and circumference seam.
Carry out Inspection of Peaking and Banding of Shell plates.
Checks verify the plumpness and ovality of the Vertical Storage Tanks with applicable
codes.
Coordinate/witness Hydro test with full of water as per client requirements.

Company : ARIES MARINE ENGINEERING SERVICES, Dubai L.L.C

Worked for Jray Mcdermott & Dubai Dry docks, SBM (Senior QC Engineer -Structural,
Welding / Piping) at various projects in Dubai
Job Profile :

Responsible for in process inspection of prefabricated structure, alignment of heavy

Structure after installation, welding, Inspect and identifying material Classification,
physical condition for damaged and conformity of materials and equipments
Ensure fulfilment of all inspection & test requirements at all stages as per the ITP &
contract requirements..
Carry out regular surveillance inspection (walk through) for QC activities on site and ensure

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latest revision approved documents are used, reviewing all quality records on site.
Witnessing & Coordinate for heavy structures, alignment & bolt tightening of structural
frames, welding procedures Qualification, WQT of different projects with Client (Shell &
MOQ), TPI, RWTUV.
Performed actual monitoring and inspection on fabrication activities for Structural and
piping, such as welding joint preparation ,checking alignment, dimensional accuracy &
final visual inspection of weld on Onboard, Work shop & Welding planes.
Maintaining all relevant records of PQR, WQT as well as NDT activities of piping.
Interpretation of radiography films according to relevant codes and standards
Worked as a Senior QC/Welding Inspector in FPSO FRADE Conversion Project & AKER
Semi-immersiable Rig - New Building(NB46) at DRY DOCKS WORLD DUBAI
Raise Non-conformance reports and follow ups for the issues not in compliance with the
projects
Reviewing & approving of welding tracking Register & final hydro test packages.
Conduct monthly meeting for welders and giving adequate training and instructions to
improve the weld quality.
Weekly quality performances reporting to Quality Manager. Coordination and attending
pre inspection meeting with QC Engineers and Sub contractors
Preparation of daily Inspection summary and surveillance audits.
Maintain a communication link with clients / Contractors insuring the exchange of
information critical to the successful completion of the project.
Gratings inspection as per approved drawing in process platform.

Company : MADINA GROUP L.L.C, Doha, Qatar

Worked as a QC Inspector - Offshore at various projects & Shutdown in Qatar

Job profile:
Monitor and control the fabrication activities of offshore pipe rack structure, primary &
secondary structure as per the ITP/Contract Specification/Codes and Standards/Approved
Drawings and Procedures
Working as a QC inspector in various shut down at refinery plants like Rasgas, Qatar gas,
Qafac, Qvc , Qatar petroleum refinery as per Standards & Client Requirements.
Preparation of daily Inspection summary and surveillance audits
Working as QC Inspector in MAERSK OIL QATAR offshore and DIAMOND OFFSHORE RIG at
Qatar.
Radiographic film interpretation, evaluation and assessment in accordance with codes &
standards and client or contract Specification Requirements.
Co-ordination of client & class (BV,DNV,ABS etc.,) day-to-day Inspection to avoid delay in
work
Execute & Ensures NDE activities / Inspection Such as MT,PT,UT,RT., PWHT, during
fabrication and their evaluation
Maintain and review welders qualification records and equipment calibration records.
Initiate in raising Nonconformity report in case any nonconformity or deviation arises
Gratings inspection after erection according to the drawing in process platform.

SHUTDOWN EXPERIENCE IN OVERSEAS

Shutdown at QATAR PETROLEUM REFIENRY, Mesiaeed Industrial City
QATAR. (March 2005 to May 2005)
Job profile:

Worked as QC/NDT Inspector, PWHT Supervisor actively involved in visual inspection, NDT
techniques like UT Flaw detection, MT, PT, and RT on various types of Refinery
Equipments like Heat Exchangers, Heaters, Pressure Vessels, Air Coolers, Reactors,
Columns, Cyclone and Storage Tanks.
Witnessed various weld repairs and Hydro test of heat exchangers & Spools.
Thickness survey and Creep test to be conducted of all pipelines.
Vacuum Box Testing on all Lap joint of a Storage tanks & Hardness test to be carried out

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on pipelines

Personal Details;

Date of Birth 30/12/1980

Marital Status Married
E-mail buvanes222@yahoo.co.in, kb_qaqc@ymail.com
Languages Known English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Passport Details:

Passport No. J6417880

Date of Issue 10.07.2011
Place of Issue Oman
Date of Expiry 09.07.2021

Yours truly,

(K. BUVANESWARAN)

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