Ashif Thondam Chirakkal Mobile: UAE:+971-501263973 /+971-547367738 E-mail: ashiftc@gmail.com / ashifqci@gmail.com QA/QC Inspector – Painting / Coating Oil & Gas - Petroleum - Power – Fertilizer - Marine Industry 8 years of progressive experience in Inspection and Quality Control of Painting / Coating Track record of executing & delivering quality projects within agreed safety & time parameters spanning major projects across diverse industries in UAE & India while ensuring increased production. Career summary • Proficiency in painting / coating standards such as NACE, ISO, SSPC, ASTM and BS. • Fully conversant with Plant layout, P&ID, ISO, mechanical & 3D models and other International codes and standards. • Depth theory, Standards, Practical and Inspection Parameters (SSPC C 23.00, ISO 14918 & RAS GAS TSC • MANUAL T27-X01-002) ADNOC approved Coating Inspector Career Role Description • • • Planned, organized, liaised, managed & controlled all painting, coating & blasting activities. Advised on changes to the design & application schedule to suit site conditions and materials. Prepared project proposals, project specifications, ITP, quality control procedures and method of statements. Created quality plans & qualification procedures for evaluating the painting contractors. Ensured adherence to Quality systems / procedures through ‘Hold’ and ‘surveillance’ inspections. Professional Employment History Company Period Position : : : Global Suhaimi L.L.C March 2021 to Present QC Inspector - Coating/Painting Projects, Shutdowns Delivered under GSC. Period : March 2021 to Present Project : Mandous Project, Fujairah Client : ADNOC Onshore –Abudhabi Company Period Position : : : China petroleum pipeline engineering(CPP) Oct 2020 to March 2021 QC Inspector - Coating/Painting Projects, Shutdowns Delivered under CPP. Period : Oct 2020 to March 2021 Project : Mandous Project, Fujairah Client : ADNOC Onshore –Abudhabi Company Period Position : : : China petroleum engineering & construction(CPECC) Oct 2019 to Oct 2020 QC Inspector - Coating/Painting Projects, Shutdowns Delivered under CPECC. Period : Oct 2019 to Present Project : Bab Integrated Facilities Project, Habshan Client : ADNOC Onshore –Abudhabi Company Period Position : : : Descon Engineering ,Abudhabi-UAE March-2017 to July- 2019 Executive QA/QC- Coating/Painting Projects, Shutdowns Delivered under Descon Eng. Period : March 2017 to May 2018 Project : Tie in of Gas wells at ASAB,SHAH & QUISHAWERA Client : ADNOC Onshore –Abudhabi Company Period Position : : : Alsa Engineering And Construction LLC, Abudhabi-UAE February-2014 to January-2017 QC Coating & Painting Inspector Projects, Shutdowns Delivered under Alsa Eng & Con LLC. Period : Feb 2014 to Jun 2015 Project : Nitrogen Gas Injection, Habshan Client : ADCO -Abudhabi Period Project Client : : : Jun 2015 to Jan 2017 EPC For Rumaitha Co2 Injection,Rumaitha ADCO -Abudhabi Major Responsibilities Handled Across Career • • • • • • • • • Took end-to end responsibility of all painting, coating and insulation activities right from planning to testing to final execution. Evaluated painting contractors for their competence. Monitors or witness inspection in accordance with ITP to ensure that work performed by the sub-contractor is in accordance with the project specification. See all the workers are well qualified for the activities to be done. Actively involved in the selection & approval of vendors and construction contractors. Made technical discussion with paint manufacturer for day to day issues. Verified Technical data sheets’ compliance with the specification. Ensured all painting, coating & insulation designs are practical and in line with the specified requisites by preparing & reviewing drawings, specifications, job instructions and material selection notes to name a few. Meticulously secured the documents in time to finalize work schedules while maintaining the detail records of work for the contractors. Reviewed project specifications, ITP, quality control procedures and method of statements. Monitored inspection of each discipline as per Inspection & Test Plan to ensure works meet the project specifications. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Managed overall painting work schedule including ‘Hold’ &‘Surveillance’ inspections. Ensured involvement of well qualified workers and use of proper materials & equipments stored under the required conditions. Supervised the surface preparation to check for dust / salt contamination levels. Visually inspected the painting activities as per the project specification requirements and ensured paint system’s WFT & DFT. Personally guaranteed all works are performed in compliance with the permit to work system, including preapplication check of live lines by Inspection Department. Regularly supervised contractors to make sure the works are in accordance with the approved design and application schedules. Efficiently coordinated work sequences and interfaces. Meticulously ensured contractors carry out their methods & work practices. Examined shop as well as site painting of required materials including the touch up. Liaised with QA / QC representatives and consultants or clients and arranged in- process & final inspection. Resolved technical queries. Raised Discrepancy Report (DR) & NCR against site deficiencies and non conforming works. Maintained all quality records for future reference & provided feedback to the QA Engineer. Chose right blasting equipments & tools and type & size of blasting media and tested them. Verification of Mill scale test certificates of materials. Checked for metal surface imperfections / defects. Inspected pre-cleaning or solvent cleaning of surface. Monitoring the surface preparation and proper profile achievement. Checking dust contamination and salt contamination levels. Coordinate with QA/QC representatives/Client for in- process & final inspection. Measured surface profile of blast cleaned surface and supervised internal blasting. Conducted Chloride test, prepared ‘Punch’ list and closed off FDN (Field Design Notice). Examined coating materials & storage conditions and coating application equipments / tools. Monitored coating works. Advocated re-coating as needed and prepared final curing schedules. Conducted tests on adhesion, curing, impact, contamination & holiday / pinhole test in buried pipe lines and inside tanks along with client representatives. Checked discontinuity of nonconductive coatings & linings as well. Effectively prevented, protected and maintained corrosion through anti-corrosion protective coatings. Reviewed all repair procedures and ensured that factors promoting corrosion under insulation are eliminated. Handled the quality assurance of coating and insulation application activities. Conducted specific field tests, attended quality surveillance with clients and organized co-ordination meetings to solve quality issues. Verified the work performed against specifications, manufacturer proposals and applicator’s coating procedures. Recommended & enforced corrective measures. Prepared RFI & inspection reports / logs to generate final document. Issued NCR for faults if any. Attended quality surveillance with client. Conducted Quality & Production sections’ meetings for solving quality issues. Key Tests Performed • Ambient condition – Thermo hygrometer, contact thermometer, dew point calculator or electronic digital gauge. • Surface temperature – Limpet gauge or digital gauge. • Blotter test for compressed air contamination. • Copper sulphate test for detecting the presence of mill scale on Sa3/SP5 blasted surface. • Moisture on blasted surface as per ISO 8502-8. • Nozzle pressure test (Hypodermic needle gauge). • Rust grade as per ISO 8501-1, B.S 7079 & S.I.S 05-59-00 • Preparation grade as per ISO 8501-1 (St 2, St 3, Sa1, Sa 2, Sa 2.5, Sa 3), SSPC-SP (SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, SP5, SP-6, SP-7, SP-10, SP-11) • Dust as per ISO 8502-3(Rating1-5) • Roughness as per ISO 8503-1:4 (Comparator), ASTM D 4417 (testex tape) • Salt test as per ISO 8502-5 (sleeve test), ISO 8502-6 (bresle patch & SCM). • WFT check using combo gauge. • DFT as per SSPC-PA2 (Electronic gauge). • Adhesion test as per ISO 4624 (Pull-of-test), (X-cut & cross cut) • High Voltage Holiday detection DIN 55670 & wet sponge holiday detection. Auxiliary Information Basic Qualification • Bsc Chemistry from Allahabad University. Technical Qualification • Painting Inspector-Grade II, B GAS (CSWIP) (Certificate No: BG 614879) IT Proficiency • • Diploma in Mechanical Cad from CADD CENTRE, Malappuram, Kerala. MS Office ● MS Project ● C ++ programming. Additional Activities Training Attended: • • • • • • New PFP coating technology and advancement in DFT measurements. Workshop on canusa HSS application. Hydrogen sulphide and Breathing apparatus awareness training. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training and Sea Survival. Workshop on Thermal Spray Coatings. Workshop on Belzona application. Soft Skills: • • Problem solving ability, Excellent verbal and verbal, written communication skill, Willingness to learn and team facilitator. Personal Niceties • • • • Date of Birth: 15 September 1992. ● Nationality: Indian. Linguistic Ability: English, Hindi, Arabic, Tamil & Malayalam. Driving License : UAE License No: 2288076 (Light Vehicle) Passport Details: No: S8135713. Date & place of issue: 19-01-2021, DUBAI, UAE. Expiry: 18–01-2031.
