QA/QC INSPECTION ENGINEER
RAJA SETTU
Mobile: +965 97285798/65973190
rajasettu2@gmail.com
Academia
B.E., - Mechanical Engineering
CAREER SNAPSHOT
 A competent professional with 8+ Years of experience in Inspection activities , Quality Assurance & Quality
Control Functions, Welding, Destructive & Non– Destructive Testing’s and Project Management.
 Adept in the execution of projects, Handling Quality Aspects, Inspection & co-ordination with approving authorities.
 Deft in execution of Pipeline, Tanks, Piping, Power Generation projects for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery and
Construction industries.
 Extensive experience in managing site/inspection activities, qualification of procedures and monitoring welding
jobs across projects.
 Adept in preparation & implementation of project specific procedures and method statements, Inspection & Test
Plans (ITP), for fabrication/welding/NDT procedures/hydro static test procedures.
 Possess Good knowledge of various international codes such as ASME, API, AWS, etc.
 Well versed with specifications of clients like KOC , KPPC, Equate.
 Excellent communicator with an analytical bent of mind and ability to co-operate with Quality team under extreme
conditions as well
 Relationship and ability skills to relate to people at all levels of business – within the organization, with partners,
vendors & associates..
TECHNICAL COURSES
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CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector. Certificate No. 56057.
ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MT & PT.
AUTOMATED ULTRASONIC TESTING.
INTERNAL QUALITY AUDITING QS9000 / ISO 9000.
TRAININGS ATTENDED
 QMS- QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
 PIPELINE WELDING - TECHNICAL SEMINAR
BOHLER WELDING GROUP AUSTRIA.
 WELDING TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED ENGINEERING
SEMINAR PROGRAM – IITAE CHENNAI.
 OSHA – SAFETY PROGRAM
Proximity-University of Louisiana – Lafayette.
 CRM - CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT.
SALES & MARKETING INTELLECTUALS.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Inspection
 Review and detail study of project specifications , procedures, Isometric drawings, P& ID, Alignment sheet and
Layouts
 Maintaining quality standards for incoming/ outgoing materials, ensuring stringent adherence to quality
standards, norms & practices.
 Examining the incoming project materials against the delivery note and review MTCs; ensuring that materials
are handled and stored adequately.
 Ensure tasks are executed in accordance with approved specification, procedures & method statements in site
& shop.
 Demonstrated excellence in managing the entire gamut of welding activities including On Stage Process
Control, Stringing, Fit up, Line up, Dimensional/ welding Inspections.
 Reviewing QC Reports like fit-up, welding, NDT (RT, UT, PT and MPT), dimensional, painting, Coating,Holiday
Test and hydro test.
 Witnessing of Hydrostatic/Pneumatic tests, Vacuum box tests, roof pressure testing of Tank, pipeline,piping
systems.
 Structural’s, platforms, supports, Floating roof, Vendor material Erections & Installations
 Shut-down TIE-IN activities & Punch list clearances
 Conducting internal audits & external audits of Quality Management System.
 Accomplish FCN/DCN, Red Markup & Review of “As Built” drawings respect to concerns.
 Welding
 Welders / Welding Operators qualification & Welder Qualification record certification.
 Ensuring the welding activities in line with WPS in site & shop.
 Review/Evaluation of Welder performance
 Ensure Welding Machines & Consumables Control.
 Monitoring stage wise welding jobs including pre-heating, PWHT (post weld heat treatment) stages.
 Non Destructive Testing’s like DPT, MPT, U.T, Hardness, Radiographic film & Auto UT interpretations.
 Mechanical Testing’s like Impact , Tensile , Bend, Nick Break & Fillet Fracture Tests
 Preparation & review of NDT procedures, QAP, ITP .
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Project Management
 Preparing Project Quality Plan , Project/ Inspection Procedures , Method Statements, ITP as per QA&I deliverables.
 Monitoring project progress compassing fabrication, erection, construction & commissioning in comparison with
Quality Aspects & Standards.
 Support of proposals for new construction & modification projects.
 Analyse quality needs so as able to assist in developing quality objectives with respect to codes and standards.
 Identifying the non-conformances, addressing them in the Non-conformance report (NCR) and resolving them
through preventive actions; maintaining the NCR log book and following up to close NCRs.
 Interface with Certifying Authority, Client, Quality Management Teams, Consulting Services , Third Party
Inspectors & Sub Contractors assuring conformity to project specifications.
 Coordinating with company representatives and ensuring product conformity & stage release for each activity
denoted within the Project Quality Plan / I.T.P.
 Documentation
 Welder Performance , Received material Inspection records
 Lowering Packages , Hydro test Packages, Quality Test Package Preparation & Compilation as per ITP
 Inspection reports & Final documentation as per Company requirement.
 Final Project Record Book preparation respect to all Disiciplinaries.
CAREER RECORD
Since 2008 working with HEISCO Kuwait as– QA/QC Inspection Engineer
Projects Executed
 Construction of New Booster Station BS-171 At West Kuwait
Fixed cone Roof Tanks and Related Pipeline/Piping Works.
 Installation of Low Sulphur Fuel Oil/ Gas and Gas Oil Pipelines from MAA to Sabiya & Doha Power Stations for KOC
Installation of 48” & 40” Pipelines and Related works.
 Construction of fire water storage Tank for the Booster Station BS- 160 – South East Kuwait.
Fixed cone Roof Tanks and Related Piping Works.
 Heavy Aromatics Storage Tank and Slop Oil Tank for the Aromatics Complex Project – EQUATE
Fixed cone Roof with Internal Floating Roof Petrochemical Tanks, Deluge piping and Tank related
Piping Works.
 Modification in Tank Vapour system , Crude tank filling pipe work and Reconstruction of Tanks at SEK GC’S
5 Nos Old Tank Demolition/ 5 Nos New Tank Construction, Boot Riser Piping, Flare Line Piping, LP /
HP Separator Vessels Pipeline Modification , Foam & Deluge piping for all the 5 Nos Tanks.
Significant Contributions;
 Excellent track record of carrying out inspection of on-going construction works at various process areas.
 Successfully carried out Hold, Witness and Surveillance inspections at construction sites in compliance with
KOC requirements & project specifications.
 Played a pivotal role in accurately recording all controversial & non-complying construction practices,
materials and equipments; reported the same to Supervisor for early resolution.
 Carried out extensive review and signing of Test packs and releasing for Hydro test.
 Undertook punching of test pack and verification after completion by Contractor.
 Holds the distinction of managing the entire gamut of techno-commercial activities including review of
Contract documents, client specifications and technical offers from vendors during the proposal stage.
 Conducted pre & post order inspection meetings with vendors & TPIA.
PRECEDING ASSIGNMENTS
October’06 – January’08 with M/s Toolfab Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd. India
Worked as QC Engineer in Power Generator/Pressure Vessel projects
May’05 – September’06 with M/s Anand Engineering Products Pvt. Ltd. India
Worked as Engineer Trainee - QA in Power Generation, Boiler Applications projects
June’00 – May’01 with M/s Toolfab Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd. India
Worked as Q.C. Coordinator in Power Generator projects
Projects Executed;
 Fabrication and Erection Wind Boxes , Buckets & Structural’s having application in Boiler applications, Chemical
Industries, Earth movers.
 Fabrication of Client Needs Wind Mill/ Power Generator Equipments.
SCHOLASTICS
 Bachelor of Engineering- Mechanical
PERSONAL DETAILS
Father's Name
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Mr. A.K.SETTU
Date of Birth
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25-05-1983
Languages Known
Passport Details
Marital Status
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English & Hindi.
G0962751, DOI-29-11-2006: DOE-28-11-2016
Single.
License
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Kuwait Driving License (Valid for all GCC’s)