Resume – Welding /Piping & Tank Inspector
K.Sathish
Tel: +97155-1720678, +91-9080529319Email: ksathish_2k@yahoo.com / ksathish2cbi@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Well-experienced in QA/QC, NDT, DT & PWHT activities
STRENGTHS:
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Excellent Technical Proficiency.
Excellent leadership quality.
Effective communication skills
Equal ability to work as a team member or independently
Good knowledge of industry standards.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
 B-TECH in Mechanical engineering
 Bachelor of Business Administration – University of Madras
 Diploma in Automobile Engineering - HIET, Chennai
CERTIFICATES:
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TWI – CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector (CSWIP-28171)
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AWS – CWI Certified Welding Inspector (06042291)
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AWS - CWI from welding research institute, BHEL-TRICHY.
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ASNT- Level-II in UT, RT, MT, LPT
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TOFD – Interpretation Training completed (STORK-Cooper heat)
COMPUTER PROFECIENCY:
Operating System: MS 98/2000/Xp, Internet Browsing.
Others:
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Well versed with various international codes such as ASTM, ASME, API, AWS D1.1, AWS, BS,
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Member of American Welding Society (AWS)
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United Arab Emirates LMV license(714116) Valid up to 07/07/2019
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Valid defensive driving license
EXPERIENCE:
“ More than 13 years of experience in Inspections, design, engineering, construction, fabrication,
installation, commissioning in QA/QC multidiscipline field as Quality control and Quality Assurance of
large projects in power utilities, Petrochemical and Oil and Gas Sectors”, Welding Quality. I am also
well-experienced Heat Treatment related job function Management NDT & DT.
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Job History
1) MOODY INTERNATIONAL in Abu Dhabi –NOV 2010 to Till date
QA/QC Welding/Piping & Tank inspector (TPI for GASCO)
Project- Gasco IGD Habshan 5, Habshan, Abu Dhabi
 Shell development inspections as per code API-650,620
 Inspection of storage tanks during construction/maintenance & Refurbishment such as
verification of foundation, bottom slope/ radius & check plumbness, peaking & banding, static
hydro test, settlement check etc.
 Witnessing of all Destructive and Non-destructive testing.
 Review and Acceptance of Material Receiving inspection for Plates/Pipes, Fittings, Valves,
Instruments, and vendor supplied Equipment’s
 Surveillance Inspection.(Fit up, Weld Visual, Welding consumables check and Monitoring of
various welding process)
 Conduct routine surveillance inspection and monitoring of the NDE and Welding activities
carried out on the Construction sites and Sub-Contractor’s workshops and confirm the
implementation of all requirements of relevant Codes & Standards, Welding Specifications, and
Method Statements.
 Inspect the quality of products / consumables / materials comply with requirements of
established Standards & project Specifications.
 Ensure that all the utilized equipment and consumables are of the appropriate and
approved/certified type and there are in a good status of maintenance and sufficient in number.
 Identify the correct welding procedure specification and verify the welders meet the WPS
requirements and project specifications
 Monitoring the parameters is within the limits of approved WPS.
 Monitor Welder performance and conduct visual inspections of welds
 Radiographic film interpretation, in accordance with applicable code and project specification
 Inspection of consumable store to verify electrode baking and holding temperature, relative
humidity including consumable control and issue. Ensure Sub contractor maintaining the
proper records and it meets job requirements specification.
 Witness and Inspect Sub-Contractor during qualification of welders and procedures in accordance with
applicable codes and specification
 Issuing and resolving Non Conformances, taking corrective & preventive actions for all
construction activities of the project
 Make sure the Inspection & Test Plan of each activity is fulfilled and “hold points” of the
company's team are completed in due time.
 Coordinate and supervise welding inspectors’ teams during activities.
 Review of NDT reports, PMI reports, Ferrite test reports and PWHT charts in accordance with
approved procedures and codes. Ensure these activities meet Line class and project
specification requirements
 Review and prepare punch lists for Hydrostatic/Pneumatic Test Packs. Actively participate in
maintaining and upgrading of this documentation in compliance with Codes, Standards, Project
Specifications and industry best practices.
 Witnessing of Hydrostatic/Pneumatic tests.
 Review / comment Hydro Test Packs, Spool release Documents and other project technical
documentation, including Sub-Contractor’s NDE and Welding documents. Actively participate in
maintaining and upgrading of this documentation in compliance with Codes, Standards, Project
Specifications and industry best practices.
 Audit and inspect equipment such as welding machines, NDT equipment’s etc. Advice and
assist Sub-Contractors in maintaining and upgrading their equipment to ensure high quality job.
 Monitor the construction process to ensure performance meets job quality and design
requirements in accordance with Company procedures and international standards
 Interpretation of construction drawings, scope of works, established standards and
specifications applicable to the projects.
 Inspects Sub-Contractors workshops/construction sites and report / advice any problem
concern regarding HSE in particular for NDE and welding activity.
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2) TECNICAS REUNIDAS in Abu Dhabi –March 2009 to August 2010
QA/QC Welding/Piping & Tank Inspector (In Borouge 2)
Project- Borouge 2 , Ruwais, Abu Dhabi
JOB Responsibilities
 Shop floor inspection and testing of fabrication of pressure vessels, Pipes, Pipelines,
exchangers and storage tank etc.
 The implementation of the site Quality Plan and all procedures and specification concerning the
inspection of the project.
 Shell development inspections as per code API-650,620 / BS7777 for double wall storage tank.
 Co-ordination of Quality inspection matters liaising with sub-contractor management and work
force.
 Monitoring and ensuring that the appropriate consumables being distributed to welders in
order to make sound weld.
 Inspection of dissimilar metal joining such as stainless steel to carbon steel.
 Qualification & performance monitoring of welding personnel.
 Monitoring of various welding process like GTAW, SMAW, FCAW & SAW.
 Inspection of storage tanks during construction/maintenance & Refurbishment such as
verification of foundation, bottom slope/ radius & check plumbness, peaking & banding, static
hydro test, settlement check etc.
 Witness the tests such as vacuum test, diesel penetration test, measurement accuracy test, UT,
PT, MPI & Oil tests of tank bottom plate and shell.
 Witnessing of hydro test & pneumatic test of tanks, piping.
 Preparation/maintaining of QA/QC document such as, welding sequence & Erection, Hydro test
procedure, Test package for pneumatic & hydro test for tank & piping.
3) CB&I (Chicago bridge & Iron Compnay) in Abu Dhabi- Jan 2006-Sep 2008
QA/QC Welding/Piping & Tank Inspector
Project- Gasco 3rd NGL Project, Ruwais, Abu Dhabi
JOB Responsibilities
 Review and Acceptance of Material Receiving inspection for Plates/Pipes, Fittings, Valves,
Instruments, and vendor supplied Equipments.
 Shell development inspections as per code API-650 / BS7777 for double wall storage tank
 Initiating, recommending and assisting in providing effective solution to such problems that may
arise concerning visual inspection, magnetic particle testing, inspection, and liquid penetrant
testing inspection.
 Ensuring Quality Standard and Procedures are maintained.
 Inspection on welding (check joint fit up, seam orientation, plate or pipe no, heat no, alignment,
visual inspection & numbering and preparation of Inspection reports & NDT progress chart for
storage tanks & pipelines
 Fully responsible for Radiographic interpretation.
 Conducting/Witnessing Welder qualification test and issue certificates.
 Monitoring of various welding process like GTAW, SMAW, FCAW & SAW.
 Inspection of storage tanks during construction/maintenance & Refurbishment such as
verification of foundation, bottom slope/ radius & check plumbness, peaking & banding, static
hydro test, settlement check etc.
 Perform line checking/prepare and check official test pack prior to release for hydro testing by
ensuring that all welding inspection and NDT activities affecting the quality of welds contained
in each piping spools of an isometric have been completed and accepted.
 Witnessing of hydro test & pneumatic test of tanks, piping and preparation of test certificates.
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4) Metal Scan Inspection Services in India – Sep 2003- Nov 2005
as QA/QC Inspector
JOB Responsibilities
 Fully responsible for Radiographic interpretation
 Initiating, recommending and assisting in providing effective solution to such problems that may
arise concerning visual inspection, magnetic particle testing, inspection, and penetrant testing
inspection.
 Witnessing of all Destructive and Non-destructive testing at various sites for different clients...
 Monitoring all types of process documentation required for fabrication, erection and
commissioning etc.
 Preparation of QA/QC procedures for various clients
 Conducting/Witnessing Welder qualification test and issue certificates.
 Supervision of Welding, Pre-heat and PWHT of weld. Ensuring Quality Standard and
Procedures are maintained
 Review and Acceptance of Material Receiving inspection for Plates/Pipes, Fittings, Valves,
Instruments, and vendor supplied Equipments
 Development and implementation of inspection checklist and report/format.
 Witness the tests such as vacuum test, diesel penetration test, measurement accuracy test, UT,
PT, & MPI tests of tank bottom plate and shell.
 Surveillance Inspection.(Fit up, Weld Visual, Welding consumables check and Monitoring of
various welding process)
 Co Ordination of all Destructive and Non-destructive testing at various sites for
different clients.
5) Bailey Hydropower Pvt Ltd in India – May 1999- July 2003
as Quality Control Engineer
JOB Responsibilities
 Inspection of hydraulic cylinders, mobile components, bearings and valves.
 Co Ordination of all Destructive and Non-destructive testing.
 The job involves daily inspection of fabricated pipes and structures, welding inspection, quality
control, Radiographic Film interpretations etc.
 Reviewing and verifying inspection and NDT reports and witnessing Activities as per quality
control plan.
 Painting inspections and quality control.
 Ensuring that all codes, standards and Specifications requirement are strictly adhered during
Execution.
 Initiating, recommending and assisting in providing effective solution to such problems that may
arise concerning visual inspection, magnetic particle testing, inspection, and penetrant testing.
 Preparations of inspection reports, and all sorts of inspection and NDT activities
and
conducting audits on internal system.
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PERSONAL DETAILS:
Permanent Address
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27/23, yogeswaran cross street,
Madipakkam, Chennai.
Tamilnadu, India, Pin--600091
Telephone in India
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+91-9941980038, +91-9080529319(Res)
+91-9884242003
Age & DOB
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34 Years, 23 / Feb /1978
Sex / Marital Status
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Male / Married
Languages Known
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English, Tamil & Telugu
Pass Port Details
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Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Place of issue
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H7732513
13/09/2009
12/09/2019
Abu Dhabi
Declaration
I do hereby declare that above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge,
Place:
Date:
Sathish. K
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