REGUPATHI MANIKANDAN (QA/QC professional)
Email ID: regu18491@gmail.com
Skype ID- Regupathi M
Whatsapp no: +966-582788237 (KSA)
Mobile no: +91 9944798278(IND)
CAREER OBJECTIVES:
Seeking an opportunity to secure a QA/QC Incharge, Inspection Engineer, QC Supervisor, Welding Inspector, Inspection &
Expediting Engineer/Coordinator with your company to work in Challenging environment, demanding all my skill and
efforts to explore and adapt myself in different field, and realize my potential and contribute to the development of
organization with impressive performance.
Open to relocation overseas & anywhere in India
RESUME SUMMARY:
I am a Graduate Mechanical Engineer with the addition qualification in “CSWIP 3.1, TWI Certified Inspector, ASNT Level II
(PT, UT, RT, MPT, VT), Internal Auditor (API-Q1)” having more than 9 years of experience in QA/QC, Inspection,
Welding, Design, Engineering, Supervision, Testing, Coordination, Project Managements in EPC Projects of Petrochemical
Refinery, Oil & gas, Piping Equipment , NDT testing, Welder qualification, WPS & QC Documentation .
Technical Expertise:
 Knowledge in drawing –Piping(Isometric Drawing & P&ID).
 Preparation of WPSs, conduct PQR and WPQ tests, renewal of welder qualifications
 Welding knowledge with different material like CS, SS, Nickel Alloys, CRA Alloys etc.
 Thermal Treatment of material pre heating, Stress reliving, inter-pass temperature & post heat treatment
witness.
 Preparation of all QA/QC documents, Fat Procedure, Hydrotest package.
 Good knowledge of International codes and standards such as ASME, ANSI, API, ASNT, AWS, BS, EN, etc.
 Ability to follow the NDT testing method in welding inspection.
 Preparation of NCR & NCR logs, administering corrective actions.
 Ensuring that project specification/ code requirements are met for all jobs.
 Welding Process: SMAW, MIG/ MAG, TIG, SAW
 Inspection of Raw Material: Pipe ,Flanges, Fittings, Bars, tubes, Valves, Gasket, Branch connection, Bolts & Nuts,
Welding Consumable.
 Testing and witnessing: Mechanical (Tensile, Bend), NDT, Hardness test, Hydro testing, Welder qualification
test.
 Resource: Man Power Handling, Work supervision, Team working attitude.
Education Qualification :
 Degree in Mechanical Engineering from ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI in 2013 with 7.77cgpa.
 HSC standard from Shanthi Rani Mat Hr.sec school, kallal in 2009 with 87%
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SSLC standard from Shanthi Rani Mat Hr.sec school, kallal in 2007 with 83%
Technical Qualification:
 CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector From TWI (certificate number-98644/2).
 ASNT LEVEL II- RT,UT,PT,MPT ,VT (Certificate number-150106/REN)
 Internal Auditor-API-Q1(Certificate number-MGC.SEN.2190)
 Master Diploma in Auto Cadd(Auto cad, solid works, pro-E, Creo, Ansys).
Skills
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The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
Demonstrated success quality concepts and requirements
Successful leadership of subcontractors and project teams in support of quality endeavors
Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
8 years of work experience in a position directly related to quality control
8 year experience in driving skill in major cities, highways etc.
Familiarity with workplace health and safety concepts
Excellent knowledge of the automated testing requirements techniques.
Excellent ability to effectively manage testing activities on multiple products.
Excellent product domain knowledge
Experience History (From 2013 To 2022)
October-2021 to Aug 2022 (SENSORTECH SAUDI CO LTD, SAUDI ARABIA). SENSORTECH works is one of the manufacture
of Thermowell for process piping for oil and gas field in Saudi Arabia .
 Joined as Engineer – QA/QC Incharge
 Reporting to Operation Incharge
EPC Projects Details:
 Project- MIP PKG-02 – OFFSHORE OIL FACILITIES, Contractor-M/S L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, Client-Saudi
Aramco
 Project- UPGRADE ETHANE FACILITY – JU’AYMAH NGL FRACTIONATION PLANT, Contractor-M/S Saudi Arabian
Kentz, Client-Saudi Aramco
 Project- SOUR WATER STRIPPER (SWS) AT RAS TANURA REFINERY, Contractor-M/S Tecnicas Reunidas, ClientSaudi Aramco
 Project- SOUTH GHAWAR GAS SEPARATION PLANT & ASSOCIATED FACILITIES, Contractor-M/S JGC, Client-Saudi
Aramco
 Project- SOUTH GHAWAR UR – TRANSMISSION PIPELINES, Contractor-M/S B.R. CAT, Client-Saudi Aramco
 Project-SALES GAS STORAGE PHASE I DOWNSTREAM PIPELINES, Contractor-M/S RTCC, Client-Saudi Aramco
 Project- MARJAN INCREMENT PROGRAM (MIP) PKG.01 – OFFSHORE GOSP-4 DEVELOPMENT
Contractor-M/S Mc Dermott, Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project-D7521-FOUR (4) OIL PDMS & ASSOCIATED FACILITIES IN ZULF & RBYN, Contractor-M/S Mc Dermott,
Client-Saudi Aramco.
Responsibilities:
 Preparation, revise QA/QC Procedures like Quality Plan, Material control, Consumable control, Welding, NDE,
Testing, Calibration etc to suit to the Client’s requirements/Client. Submit the Project Procedure as per SDRL to
the Client for Approval.
 Preparation of NMR Documents as per SA-7907 and submit to the client for review. Performing of Wake
Frequency Calculation For Thermowell as per ASME PTC 19.3.
 Preparation of welding procedure specifications. Submitting the Welding Procedure Specification to CSD for
Approval for the Projects.
 Preparation of ITP as per Saudi Aramco IR form and submit to the client for review and approval.
 Investigation of material failures and preparation of Root cause analysis & close out report & Conducting SubVendor Assessment and new Sub-vendor approval.
 Review and approve the ITPs, Quality Control procedure and NDT procedure from Sub vendor.
 Arranging Pre-inspection meeting (PIM) at initial project stage for review of PO and Project requirements.
 Arranging Third party inspector for the inspection activity at sub vendor facility
 Raising Notification for Inspection(NOI) to the client for the inspection
 Making a plan and schedule for the inspection activity.
 Coordinating with third party for NDT activity.
 Witnessing during the welding
 Witnessing NDT, PMI, Hardness, Hydrotest test Activities.
 Review of daily welding report and NDE reports and Raw Material MTC.
 Reviewing of Inspection Report(NDE, PMI, Welding dossier, Hydrotest, Hardness, Pickling and Passivation)
 Close out the Punch points from the Clients during the inspection.
 Issues of NCR and get the corrective and preventive action from the sub vendor.
 Provide and review of QA/QC requirements during preparation of Request for Quotation (RFQ)
to Supplier/Vendor and or sub-contractor.
 Response and answer to the Technical Bid Evaluation(TBE) received from the client.
 Participate in Internal Quality Audits as per ISO and API requirements.
 Preparation of Audit schedule and carrying out internal audits.
 Maintaining quality documents, Welder renewal, reviewing of IMTE and MTC logs for any updation.
 Coordinating with clients.
July’2016 to October2021 (SENSORTECH SAUDI CO LTD, SAUDI ARABIA). SENSORTECH works is one of the manufacture
of Thermowell for process piping for oil and gas field in Saudi Arabia .
 Joined as Engineer – QA/QC Inspector
 Reporting to QA/QC Incharge
EPC Projects Details:
 Project-FADHILI GAS PROJECT, Contractor-M/S Tecnicas Reunidas, Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project-SFNY 4DECKS, SUBSEA PIPELINES & CABLES AND STP-1769 KV CIRCUIT BREAKER
PROJECT, Contractor-M/S L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project-EXPAND ASPHALT PRODUCTION FACILITIES AT RTR PROJECT, Contractor-M/S Saudi Arabian Kentz,
Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project- FADHILI ONSHORE & OFFSHORE UPSTREAM FACILITIES DIVISION,
Contractor-M/S L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project- BI-10-00909-5 PIPELINES REPLACEMENT @ BERRI Contractor-M/S Dynamic Industries,
Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project- MRJN/ZULF/GAS MAINTAIN POTENTIAL PROJECTDIVISION Contractor-M/S L&T Hydrocarbon
Engineering, Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project- MAINTAIN POTENTIAL FACILITIES OFFSHORELONG TERM AGREEMENT
Contractor-M/S Saipem, Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project-D7057-Marjan TP 10 and Associated Facilities Project Contractor-M/S Mc Dermott,
Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project-SATELLITE GAS COMPRESSION PIPELINES (SaGCP) Project, Contractor-M/S TEKFEN,
Client-Saudi Aramco.
 Project- Project- SFNY/MNIF/BRRI/ABSF MAINTAIN POTENTIAL PROJECT DIVISION
Contractor-M/S L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, Client-Saudi Aramco.
Responsibilities:
 Inspection of receiving raw material (round bar, pipes, flanges, fittings, Welding Consumable).
 Check, inspect and test incoming welding and materials to ensure they meet project specification
requirements.
 Incoming material inspection with regards to the actual traceability against manufacturer’s certificate
 Review and approval of Inspection test plan, quality control procedure and after Submit to employer for final
approval.
 Welding inspection, welding surveillance, qualifying welders Preparation of welding procedure specifications.
 Submitting the Welding Procedure Specification to CSD for Approval for the Projects.
 Welding inspection activities before and after welding as per the project specification.
 Monitor welder performance and conduct visual inspections of welds and repairs in accordance with
company procedures.
 Creating weld-maps, NDE–maps, final dimensions & orientation checks, and reviewing job specifications.
 Making Inspection testing Plan as per Saudi Aramco IR Forms.
 Ensuring inspection and fabrication activities as per ITP, project specification and applicable international and
Aramco codes and standards.
 Verify that all applicable equipment’s are calibrated and has valid certification.
 Inspections of Fit‐up, cutting, misalignment, groove angle, root face, root opening, tack weld and preheat
temperature, inter pass temperature, travel speed, line and joint number, joint surface cleanness.
 Visual and Dimensioning inspection of weld profile surface, weld defects, alignment, dimensioning arc strike,
surface porosity, inter pass and post weld cleaning, and dimensional tolerance.
 Witnessing the repair removal and Repair welding.
 Monitoring weekly weld repair rate and control the weld repair rate
 Identifies and reports non-conformance to known standards using various measuring and testing
Methods.
 Perform visual welding inspections and mark defects prior to any other NDE.
 NDE Co-ordination and Inspection.
 Coordinating NDT activities and review of NDT reports.
 Radiographic film interpretation and evaluation.
 Hydro test & pneumatic test inspections .
 Witnessing Hydro test activities of flanged Thermowell.
 Witnessing pickling/passivation for SS and Nickel Alloys material.
 Maintain quality documents as per Saudi Aramco standard related to welding.
 Preparation of as built drawings.
Sub Responsibilities:
 Checking the dimension of RTD And Thermocouple and instrument cables
 Calibrating and testing of thermocouple and RTD.
July’2013 to June’2016 ,(Shakthi engineering works ,chennai). Shakthi engineering works is one of the manufacture of
plants and equipments for TAFE(MASSEY FERGUSION) Tractors components in India .
 Joined as Engineer – QA/QC (HEAD)
 Reporting to Director
QA Responsibilities
 Heading the Quality department.
 Collecting new suppliers profile & carry out new supplier evaluation.
 Preparation & approval of QAP for components to validate product to meet Customer Requirement at finished
stage.
 Resolve supplier part quality issues
 Preparation and approval of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documents to establish process & product
control.
 Controlling the new part developing activity at supplier end.
 Assist with first off sample approvals
 Fulfillment of requirements of PPA (Pre-production audit) to improve system.
 In process Quality improvement activities are carried out at our firm as well as supplier end.
 Manage all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team (e.g. internal, supplier, customer and customer
warranty)
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Calibration of all In-house checking instruments, all gauges and Receipt inspection part Checking fixtures.
Team member for continual improvement.
Elimination of operator mistakes/ errors by providing Fool-proofing / POKAYOKE in the fixtures & Dies.
Reduction in Customer PPM and Internal PPM by using QC. tools like Pareto analysis, 5-Why analysis, Cause &
effect diagram, control chart etc. at our firms and supplier end.
 Familiar with Statistical process control (SPC).Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Advanced Product Quality
Planning (APQP),Kaizen.
 Utilized manufacturing quality tools such as FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, IQ, OQ, PQ, control plans, process
verification/validation plans, Cpk, Cp, SPC, process data analysis.
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Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process or system
 Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products
in meeting customer requirements
 Participate in the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
 Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
 Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality
 New/Engineering change product development dimensional checking (Layout Inspection) as per drawing for the
product to determine capability.
 Analysis on rejection & rework by red bin & yellow bin analysis.
 Carry out product and process auditing
 Preparing the supplier audit plan & conducting the audit as per plan & Preparing audit report.
QC Responsibilities:
 Inspection of raw material(Round bar, forged sleeve, bushes and casting component)
 Inspection of consumable item like electrode, Gas , Grinding wheel etc for ensuring physical condition, storage,
Test certificate etc.
 Verifying Hardness after Heat Treatment of the material.
 Inspection of fabricated components for confirming work preparing pre engineering report
 Arranging welder test for different position & process like SMAW, TIG & MIG
 Ensuring individual fabricated item must produce as per fabrication QAP and must be in record.
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In process and final inspection of fabricated, machined, assembly components.
 Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes
 Keeping record of material example: heat number, test certificate, grade etc for TPI witness.
 Making necessary record of visual inspection, fit up inspection, welding clearance, welding inspection, NDT
report, DP & MPI inspection record.
 Final Inspection after Blasting and Plating.
 Getting dispatch clearance from the customer and TPI for fabricated item at our firms.
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Preparation of all necessary documents at each stage as required.
 Identify root cause and investigate permanent corrective actions for product quality issues
 Ensure control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained
 Monitor and report on quality-related key performance indicators including scrap monitoring, rework levels,
parts per million (PPM) figures.
 Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system.
 Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
 Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented
 Produce written reports and make presentations
 Undertake continuous training and development
Computer Proficiency:
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Window Vista, XP,WIN 7,WIN 8
Planning software – Ms Projects
Designing Software – Auto Cad,Solidworks,Creo.
Analysis software- Ansys
Personnel Profile
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 Notice period
: M.REGUPATHI
:K.MANIKANDAN
:18/04/1991
:INDIAN
:MALE
: TAMIL & ENGLISH,HINDI
: IMMEDIATE
 Passport Details : M1842578
 Date of issue
:02/09/2014
 Date of expiry
:01/09/2024
Declaration:
I hereby declare that the above statements made are complete and true to my knowledge.
PLACE:
Yours faithfully,
DATE:
M.REGUPATHI