Chandra Babu Battu

Structural / Piping QC Inspector

CURRICULUM VITAE
CHANDRA BABU BATTU
Lamprell Energy Limited,
Sharjah, U.A.E.
Mobile UAE: +971 556636872 / +971 501765663
Mobile India: +91 9849673890
E-Mail Id: cbattu@hotmail.com

Summary
More than 12 years of QA/QC experience in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and India in the field of
Mechanical construction of Oil & Gas, Marine Industries, Petro-Chemicals both in structural and piping for Offshore &
Onshore works. Also involved in In- House inspection of the Gas process plant such as On-stream Inspection, Integrity
of gas processing pipe lines, under lagging corrosion surveys, underground corrosion surveys etc.

Witness of Low pressure & High pressure piping Hydro test / Pneumatic Test / Stress Reliving and Hardness
Test as per approved ITP/ Project specifications and applicable Codes and Standards

Material Inspection as per supplier / manufacture document / mill certificate With respect to type, size, and
Material identification, witness of Positive Material identification, Mechanical test and visual inspection

Coordinate & witness NDT activities like Ultrasonic testing & UT thickness survey for corrosion monitoring.
Issue recommendations for repair / remediation of static equipment based on inspection/ NDT carried out. Visual
inspection & Witness safety valve/ Gate / Globe valve testing. Welding jobs for various piping modification and repair
activities

Extensive experience in carrying out all kind of NDE methods independently, Interpreting test results to
various standards, productivity monitoring & welding supervision.

Worked with various MNC clients like Lamprell Energy ltd, International Inspection services and Kuwait
National Petroleum Company etc.,

Aware of international codes, standards and rules like AWS, ASME, ASTM, API, BS and ABS Rules, GL Rules

Education Qualification
Diploma in Electronics & Communications Engineering,(Year of Passing-2003)

Professional Qualifications
CSWIP-3.1 Welding Inspector, Certificate No: 70114
ASNT Level II in RT, MPT, DPT and UT (All configuration/ API RP-2X)
Training Attained:
HS, Helicopter Under Water Training & Offshore safety procedure
Various HSE Training & Awareness
Computer Skill:
Operating System: Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7
Cad Software: Auto- cad, Microsoft Visio
Office Package: MS Office
Languages Known:
English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil & Malayalam
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Professional Experience:

Date Feb`2011 to Present

Employer Lamprell Energy Ltd, Sharjah, U.A.E
NDC (National Drilling Company) Abu Dhabi.

SAIPEM ( Jack up Rigs )

GULF-II ( Gulf Drilling International)

JDC ( Japan Drilling Company )

NDI ( Nabors Drilling International )

RDC ( Rowan Drilling Company )

ABAN ( Aban Drilling Company )

ENSCO ( Ensco Drilling International)

EDC (Egyptian Drilling company)

NDI (Noble Drilling International)

Transocean Jack up rigs

Greatship Jack up rigs

EDC ( Eurasian Drilling Company)

Major Projects
Jindal Piping Ltd. Singapore ( jack up rigs )

Millennium Offshore Rigs

Seajacks

Dragon Offshore Rigs

WDI (weather ford Drilling International)-(Land Rigs)

Shelf Drilling

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Role Structural / Piping QC Inspector

Perform frontline welding inspections at fabrication shop and Rig
Fabrication and installation of Cantilever and Helipad for various RIG
Make required replacement, Inspection and test plans as per Class and code requirements.
Reviewing MTCs, Welding consumable certificates as per the approved specification/client
requirement and welding equipment calibration certificates and their condition.
Ensure that the approved procedures are followed.
Witness/monitoring of various tanks fabrication, their fit-up check, dimensions etc.
Fabrication and installation of Accommodations, Raw water towers Tank, Push-Up, Hold-
Down, Sub-base structure and Shale shaker etc.,
Assist to QA/QC Engineer to prepare and conduct the project WPQs, WPSs, ITPs, NDT
procedures and PWHT procedures.
Monitor /Check condition of welding consumable, Inspect pipe fit-ups, alignment and visual
inspection of all welds as per the specification/client approved drawing.
Quality Surveillance of fabrication yard such as raw material verification, consumable
controlling, dimensional & fit-up inspection, Visual inspection of completed weld
Preparation of test packs and Witness Hydro test/Pneumatic test and reviewing of the charts
and reports
To supervise and participates in Non-destructive testing of equipment and piping including
Description review of preliminary interpretations carried out by NDT technicians.
Ensure that all Welding, Heat Treatment, and Non-destructive testing are in compliance with
the relevant codes and specifications.
Review the NDT method and coordinating NDT sub-contractor, verify all joints NDT result and
updated the joints status.
Witnessing pneumatic test, hydro test etc. as per the specification/ client requirements
Carry out the full dimensional inspection as per the approved drawing / project specification.
Preparing weekly progress reports and submitting it to the client.
Ensure all inspections are done as per Inspection and Test Plan / Contract and that these are
documented on pre-defined formats/ Generate Punch list and record rectifications
Assisting QA/QC Engineer in Preparing Final Dossiers and Documents
Coordinating with the TPI/Client representative to get the job done on time
Material Inspection
Carry out Material identification and correlate Mill Test Certificates of Vendor and
Company supplied material as per Engineering Specifications. Carry out visual and
dimensional checks.
Review and sign Material Receipt Vouchers and recommend remedial measures for non-
compliance of materials. Supervising Receiving inspection of materials & Equipments

Date June`2007 to May`2011

Employer International Inspection Services (INSPEC), Sharjah, UAE.
Project Various Project
Role Structural / Piping QC Inspector
Description Verification of welding machines to ensure equipment meets job requirements and verification
of electrode baking and holding temperature including control and issue.
Visual inspections of welding of shells dish ends, tube sheets, baffle plates and nozzle
Orientation of pressure vessels and heat exchangers, Witnessing hydro tests, pneumatic
tests, dye penetrate inspection, magnetic particle inspection and evaluating radiographic films
Carry out final weld inspection of fabricated spools, valves, flanges & dimension checks based
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on the client approved drawings.
Evaluation of Radiographic films, Ultrasonic inspections and Magnetic Particle inspection of
welded joints.
Review the PWHT reports as per the procedure requirements. Updating the NDT result in the
relevant systems.
Orderly collect and manage/check documents, certifying tests, controls and inspections
document.
Witness the PMI test, hydro test, pneumatic test etc. as per the specification/ client
requirements.
Involved in TPI activities with various clients

Date Nov`2006 to Feb`2007

Employer KNPC (Kuwait National Petroleum Company), Kuwait.
Project Shut Down Job
Role QC Inspector
Description Internal and external Visual inspection of Column, vessel and Piping
Involved in hydro, pneumatic testing and re-instatement activities
Selection of appropriate NDT methods and witnessing & monitoring to remove defects as per
Excavation Procedure Carried out visual inspection in various types of columns, pressure
vessels, heat exchangers, Condenser and tank forms.
Witness NDE activities like UT thickness survey & Radiography for corrosion monitoring.
Issue recommendations for repair/remediation of static equipment based on inspection/ NDE
carried out. Visual inspection & Witness safety valve/ Gate / Globe valve testing. welding jobs
for various piping modification and repair activities

Date Aug04 to Aug'06

Employer IIES Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Project Reliance Refinery
Role QC Inspector
Description Integrity inspection of piping, piping manifold, vessel, turbine, boiler, heat exchanger etc.,
Inspection of Storage Tank like portable water tank, Fire water tanks & Amine storage tanks,
on stream visual inspection of plant equipments & Pipe lines
Installation and replacement inspection of equipments such as Pumps, Valves, Vessels,
Compressors and Auxiliary equipments
Monitor and maintain welder performance records and conduct welder Qualification test and
Inspect pipe fitups, alignment and visual inspection of all welds.
Involved in hydro, pneumatic testing and re-instatement activities

Date May`2004 to Aug`2004

Employer L&T Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Project Various Project
Role QC Inspector
Description Carryout the Stage inspection of Pressure Vessels, piping, structure and other fabricated
items
Control of Electrode storage (Indenting, Receipt, Inspection, Storage and issues of welding
consumables.) Responsibility of Allocation welders/ welding operator
Visual inspections of welding of shells dish ends, tube sheets, baffle plates and nozzle
Orientation of pressure vessels and heat exchangers, Witnessing hydro tests, pneumatic
tests, dye penetrate inspection, magnetic particle inspection and evaluating radiographic films

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Date May`2003 to May`2004

Employer SIS Inspection Services, Chennai, India
Project Various Project
Role QC Inspector
Description Visual Inspection, corrosion monitoring & Integrity evaluation of ships. Witness and report of
On-Board Ship thickness measurements of ship structures and Hull Thickness Measurement
Interpret the Radiography film
Review NDT reports and maintain all related file and records Installation and replacement
inspection of equipments such as Pumps, Valves, Vessels, Compressors and Auxiliary
equipments
Monitor and maintain welder performance records and conduct welder Qualification test and
Inspect pipe fitups, alignment and visual inspection of all welds.
Involved in hydro, pneumatic testing and re-instatement activities

Passport Details
Pass port no L 3814026
Date of issue 04-07-2013
Date of expiry 03-07-2023
Place of Issue Dubai

Personal Details
Fathers name B. Samyelu
Date of birth 05-08-1983
Nationality Indian
Permanent address Door No. 7/11, Vadlamannadu Post, Gudlavalleru Mandal,
Krishna dist. Andhra Pradesh, India 521331
DECLARATION
I, hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place: yours sincerely
Date:

Chandra Babu Battu

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