Resume

Ramdas P R
QA/QC Inspector/ Supervisor (Welding& Piping)

Objectives:
Seeking a position in QA/QC field to utilize my skills and abilities that offers security and
professional growth while being resourceful and flexible.
Educational & Technical Qualifications:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Certified Welding Inspector from American Welding Society/CWI(Cet.no.09095061)
BGAS Coating/Painting Inspector.
NDT / ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MPT &PT.
Computer Skills:
Ms Office, Excel & Word
Job Profile
Saudi Aramco Approval (Welding&Piping)- SAP NO: 70011266
COMPANY : AL AKLABI GENERAL CONTRACTING EST (May 2012 to till)
Work Experience:
Project

: Maaden Umm Wual EPC-8 Project- Infrastructure, Utilities &off sites

Ras Al Khair, K S A
Contractor : Dragados Gulf Construction
Position : QC Inspector (Mechanical/Welding)
Duration : December 2015 to till
Project : Saudi Aramco Dow Arabia-Mixed Feed Cracker Project (SADARA-MFC)
Contractor : Daelim Saudi Arabia Ltd.(Sub Cont.-GACC LLC.)
Position : QC Supervisor (Welding)
Duration : May 20, 2014 to April 2015

Co-ordinate site inspection activities with concerned disciplines enabling all site
related quality issues are sorted out in a timely manner.
Raise Non-conformance reports and follow ups for the issues not in compliance
with the project specifications.
Reply to the client NCR and Site Quality Deficiency report as per project
specification and standard.
Monitoring the site inspection and coordinate with execution team avoiding
quality issues.

Witness golden weld joint preparation, fit up, welding and post welding activities
as per ITP, project specification and standard.
Coordinate with test package and execution team and solve the welding related
issues, reports for smooth flow of test package .
Conduct daily quality meeting with inspectors and discuss quality issues and find
out the solutions.
Review daily production report and submit to the client.
Attending weekly quality meeting with client.
Conducting weekly welders quality meeting.
Checking random inspection of welded joints.
Monitoring weekly weld repair rate and control the weld repair rate.
Find out the root cause and corrective actions for high repair rate.

Project
Contractor
Position
Duration

: Saudi Aramco WASIT Inlet Gas Project (Package# 1)

: S K Engineering& Constructions (TCC Area)
: QC Inspector (Welding).
: December 2013 to May 15, 2014

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Contractor
Position
Duration

: Jubail Export Refinery Project (JERP)

: Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP)
: Chiyoda Petrostar -Samsung Saudi Arabia.(pkg #4)
: QC Inspector (Welding/Piping).
: December 2012 to June 2013

Contractor : Daelim Saudi Arabia Ltd.(pkg #2B-Sub Cont.-NSH Corp.)

Position : QC Inspector (Welding/Piping).
Duration : May 2012 to November 2012
COMPANY : ERAM ENGINEERING, SAUDI ARABIA (Dec 2007 to Feb 2012)
(Ref:madhu@eramengineering.com)
Project
Contractor
Position
Duration

: Saudi Aramco Karan Gas Project

: GS Construction Arabia Co.Ltd
: QC Inspector (Welding).
: October 2011 to February 2012

Project
Contractor
Position
Duration

: Saudi Aramco Karan Gas Project

: Petrofac Saudi Arabia Ltd.(Sub cont.- CAT Co.)
: QC Inspector (Welding).
: June 2011 to August 2011

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Saudi Aramco Rastanura Refinery (Increase RTDB-1 Pipeline

Capacity Project)
Gulf Consolidated Contractors Company Limited (GCC)
QC Inspector (Welding/Piping).
October 2010 to May 2011

Monitoring fit up inspection

Inspecting welding parameters during welding and control the welding

consumables.
Checking the Tie-in joint and monitoring welding.
Welded joint requested for applicable NDE and coordinate with NDT personals.
Weld visual inspection of the welded joints.
Conducting the daily site inspection with contractor and client inspector
Reviewing welding summary, NDT and clearing the test package as per standard
and project specification release for further activities.
Monitoring of welding activities and welding consumables control as per
standards.
Conduction of Toolbox meeting
Surveillance during welding of welder and assuring Standard working procedure
Welder qualification based on ASME SEC IX
Proper implementation of WPS before during and after welding.
Fit Up checking.
Inspecting gap control of socket weld joints.
In process welding inspection and monitoring welder performance.
Maintain quality documents as per Saudi Aramco standard related to Piping and
welding.
Preparing Tie in, Hot tap and Hydro test packages as per Saudi Aramco
standard, Project specification and ITP &QCP.
Witnessing PWHT of welded cs pipe joints.
Witnessing Hardness testing.
Coordinating with hydro test group.
Witnessing Hydro testing and lay up.
Attending project quality auditing with Client inspectors.
Welded joint requested for applicable NDE and coordinate with NDT personals.

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Saudi Aramco Karan Gas Facilities Project, Khursaniyah

Hyundai Engineering and Constructions Co.Ltd.(woolim div.)
QC Inspector (Piping).
May 2010 to August 2010.

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Saudi Aramco Khursaniyah Gas Plant Project (KGPP)

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Co. (J V with Technip- BTJV)
QC Inspector (Piping).
October 2009 to April 2010.

Job description:

Monitor and verify that the work execution and implementation are as per
approved procedures, approved specifications and approved drawings.
Witnessing the pipe laying and erection, & checking the fit up of the pipe joints
with the client inspector.
Checking the pipe fit up joint as per the approved drawing, codes and project
specifications.
Conducting the daily site inspection with client inspector.

Monitoring the daily site activities and guiding the construction team regarding
quality violations.
Attending the QA/QC meeting and discussing various problems and NCR.
Prepare the RFI for daily work and submitting the daily report to the
management.
Pipe spools are visually inspected with client inspector for internal cleanliness
prior to welding the spools.
Inspecting the fabricated and erected piping in accordance with the applicable
codes and standards.
Preparing Hydro test packages.
Coordinating with client inspectors for inspection activities.
Issue punch list on test package as per standard.
Review& clearing the isometric control sheet and releasing the test packages for
pressure testing.
Verifying and clearing the punch items of Test packages with Client before
testing.
Witnessing the in line flange making before hydro testing, as per required class
rating gasket and correct stud bolts and nut.
Identify and raise NCRs for violations against project specifications, codes and
standards.
Witnessing of Water& Air flushing before & after Pressure testing.
Witnessing Hydro & pneumatic testing of loops.
Witnessing water analysis & Chloride checking before the hydro testing of SS
lines.
Witnessing Dry lay up of hydro tested loop.
Witnessing pre commissioning activities i.e. air blowing, leak &tightness testing
and final reinstatement.
Perform the lube Oil flushing and chemical cleaning of equips and lines.
Verifying& clearing the Y items, valve direction, instrument location as per P&ID
support, as per latest drawing, specification and codes.
Coordinate with client inspectors for final walk through based on system.
Witnessing final bolt torquing and checking flange alignment, gasket, stud bolts&
nuts.
Checking the all loop related with equipment after pre commissioning, and
coordinate with construction for clearing the outstanding items and the piping
release for the final alignment of rotating & static equipment.
Witnessing final box up of rotating& static equipment nozzle with piping flange
joint, together with equipment inspectors, client inspector and proponent.

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Methanol Chemical Company- Chemanol, Jubail Indstl. city

Simon India Ltd.,KSA (Project Management Consultant)
Mechanical QC Inspector (Piping/Welding).
October 2008 to June 2009.

Review the projects specification, quality assurance procedures, quality manuals

and method statements.
Witnessing the installation of static equipments.
Checking the installed pressure relief valves were verified and the documents are
signed by concerned department.
Verifying the pressure and temperature gages are of the same range.
Identifying piping and equipment location as per general arrangement drawing
and prepare the measurement.
Controlling the welding of joints according to Isometric Drawings and checking
Diameter, thickness, drawing number & class in welding progress report.
Checking joint fit up to rectify any mismatch.
Checking root of the joint to surface of the joint& rectifying any lack of fusion or
penetration in the root and undercuts on the surface.
Reviewing welding joint summery sheet and final packages for Hydro Test,
approving& releasing for Hydro Test.
Review and evaluate drawing on plan, isometric and P & IDs for monitoring and
supervise fabrication and erection of pipelines;
Prepare the documents for the QC activities and test packages. Updating all QC
activities and prepare the Test packages status and progress reports.
Issue of Non-conformity reports against non-complying conditions.
Monitor and verify that the work execution and implementation are as per
approved procedures, approved specifications and approved drawings..
Preparing the outstanding punch list items as per latest ISO and P& ID for the
test packages.
Reviewing and monitoring the welding summary, NDT percentage& clearing the
package , as per standards and Project specification release for further activities.
Witnessing hydrostatic test, pneumatic test and water filling test as per approved
procedure and drawings.
Coordinate with construction, testing group, and QC department in the
preparation of test requirement of each test pack and facilitate close out of any
outstanding punch items before and after pressure test.
Checking of piping GAD, P & ID, vendor data and piping material specifications
as per project specification.
Witnessing the pre commissioning activities such as, flushing, air blowing and
card board blasting.
Witnessing the bolt torquing and alignment of flanged joints with correct gasket,
stud-bolts and nuts prior to reinstatement as per drawings and project
specification.
Checking and inspect the supports, valves and its flow direction prior to loop
reinstatement as per latest ISO drawing, P& ID, codes and specification.
Verification and clearing the B and C items of the punch list prior to the
commissioning.

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Saudi Aramco Khursaniyah Producing Facilities (KPF)

Snamprogetty (ENI Group), Italy
Consolidated Contractors Company(CCC-WLL)
QC Inspector (Piping).

Duration

Dec 2007 to Sep 2008

Job description:

Responsible for fabrication and erection works in workshops / projects sites that
includes piping and structural fabrication and field erection of fabricated items
Checking the punch listing items as per p & Id and isometric such as pipe supports,
valves, guides and approving releasing packages for hydro test.
Preparation, checking and review of as-built drawings and getting approved
Supervise activities inclusive of fabrication, piping installation, pressure testing and
pre commissioning.
Checking of piping general arrangement drawings as per project specifications,
P & ID vendor data and piping material specifications
Monitoring and conducting material inspection for piping, structural and equipments
as per standards, codes and process standard specifications.
Check, verify/ review fabricated and erected lines as per latest isometric drawing.
Identifying piping and equipment location as per general arrangement drawing and
prepare the measurement.
Prepare weld mapping of isometric drawing and dimensions and material check of
completed spools.
Monitor and witness pressure test of pipe spools according to the piping class, test
limits and required pressure.
Preparation of Pressure test (hydro, pneumatic, and service test) packages and
ensure clearing of punch items prior to pressure test
Preparing the punch lists (before and after pressure test) for the test packages.
Assisting inspection and testing procedure of piping system
Coordinate with construction, testing group, and QC department in the preparation of
test requirement of each test pack and facilitate close out of any outstanding punch
items before and after pressure test.
Coordinate with client inspector for final inspection.
Check and inspect the gaskets, supports, valves prior to line reinstatement, as per
latest isometric drawing, codes and specifications.
Monitor and supervise reinstatement.
Prepare pre-commissioning procedure for the each process system. Verification and
clearing the category B and C items of the punch list prior to the commissioning.
Prepare the documents for the QC activities and test packages. Updating all QC
activities and prepare the Test packages status and progress reports.

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HPCL- LPG BOTTLING PLANT-LONI, U P

Sharp Tank and Structurals Pvt. Ltd.
Mechanical QC Inspector
Sept. 2007 to Nov. 2007

Job description:

Various inspection involved in fabrication and erection of LPG storage bullets.

Incoming material Inspection.

Preservation of the materials.

Inspection of Plate cutting and rolling for making Bullet.
Stage wise fit up, welding and visual inspection of Bullet shells.
Conducting NDT for welded shell
Inspection of Nozzle installation.
Inspection of bullet installation and alignment.
Witnessing Hydro test.
Responsible in visual and dimensional inspection on all piping, structural works.
Coordinating with client inspection and project management team.
Monitoring welding and related documentation activities to prevent the occurrence
of non conformance

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Piping works for Reliance Industries Ltd.

For Jamnagar Export Refinery Phase II (JERP)
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Neo Structo Construction Ltd, India
Mechanical QC Inspector
October 2006 to Sept 2007

Job description:

Verification of materials
Monitoring and conducting material inspection for tank structural and equipments
as per standards, codes and process standard specifications.
Witnessing erection and alignment of LPG storage bullet tank.
Witnessing erection of static equipment such as tank.
Verification of materials as per the MR, PO and material test certificates
Review the projects specification, quality assurance procedures, quality manuals
and method statements
Refer the client standards and international standards like ASME B 31.3, ASME
Sec IX, API 620, API 650.
Selecting the joints for radiography based on welders performance& visual
inspection of weld joints.
Checking post weld heat treatment of joints to maintain correct heating rate,
cooling rate, soaking period temperances.
Monitoring the fabrication and erection works of the structures and pipe supports
as per the approved drawings standard and client specification
Witnessing the pneumatic test of pad.
Preparation of the punch listing for the outstanding items, witness hydro testing,
bolt torquing
Fit up inspection of piping and support structures
Supporting and alignment
Preparation of various types of quality control reports and manufactures record
book
Preparation of consumable requirements as per norms

COMPANY : FITWELL CONSTRUCTIONS, INDIA (October 2004 to Sept 2006)

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Kuttiyadi Hydro Electrical Power Project (Under KSEB)

BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd)
Mechanical QC Inspector (Welding/Piping)
Dec 2005 to September 2006

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Sabarigiri Hydro Electric Power Project (Under KSEB)

VA Tech Hydro India
Mechanical QC Inspector(Welding/Piping)
October 2004 to Nov. 2005

Job description:

Supervising work planning instruction inspection and testing of hydro turbine, stator
assembly winding and its high voltage testing and rotor punching

Supervision and checking of MIV erection and their associated piping, cooling
water, pressure pipelines fabrication, erection and testing, structural and embedded
parts for hydro electric projects

Mechanical clearance for loops and testing like hydro test, pneumatic test, pad test,
and leak test

Inspection of raw materials and corrected with test certificate, delivery order

Proper guidance to welders to control the repairs in weld joints.

Responsible for system definition of tie-in and other lines in the existing plant by
marking up P& ID and showing test limit prepare and arrange for pressure test.

Mechanical clearance for loops and testing like hydro test, pneumatic test, pad test
and leak test.

Stage wise inspection of piping fabrication and erection works with respect to
isometric and P & I Ds

Coordinating with field engineering dept. for various technical problems and query
and as built drawings

Review and accept the quality documents inspection reports NDT records

Verify the reinstatement of the system for closing mechanical completion

Took part in QA/QC meetings and discussing quality issues and NCR

Coordination with internal and external audit requirements

Coordinating with pre commissioning activities

Prepare maintain and handling over the quality dossiers as per the to the client

Coordinating with client inspection and project management team

Performing visual inspection before, during and after welding

Monitoring welding and related documentation activities to prevent the occurrence

of non conformance

Witnessing hydro and pneumatic testing activities, flushing and air blowing.

Witnessing rotor punching, pressing and final torquing in the presence of client
inspectors.

Witnessing stator and rotor erection, and final alignment of shaft.

Witnessing turbine nozzle alignment as per project specification, codes&

standards.

Co ordination with construction team for re instatement activities

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Kerala Metals and Mineral Limited.

Hind Erectors., Kerala
Mechanical Supervisor(Trainee).
September 2002 to Aug.2004

Job description:

Fabrication of pipe spools, pipe supports and guides.

Modification of piping layouts during plant shut-down.
Surface preparation, Grit-blasting, cleaning, painting etc.
Co-coordinated with QA/QC department and ensures all the works comply with
applicable industry code practices and standards.

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Ramdas P.R.
Indian
31 years
G 0860512
Prram1984@gmail.com
prram_1984@yahoo.com
+966 554067263(Mobile)
+91 9656376087(India)
+91 9495440784 (India)

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