Experienced QA/QC Senior Welding Inspector Seeking New Opportunity
1. Resume M K Ramesh.
No. 15 Sentamizh nagar, Vinayakar Kovil Street, Mangadu, Chennai: 600 122, Tamilnadu, India.
Mobile: +919884056467 |Email: mkrome2012@gmail.com
A highly motivated, dynamic and focused, analytical and quick thinking Mechanical Engineering professional
with strong communication skills & offer experience in: performing autonomously and/or collaboratively in a
rapid-paced, high-pressured environment and specialized in quality control & quality assurance and seeking
innovative and challenging career in the professionally managed and dynamic organization which enables me to
utilize my analytical abilities and provide opportunities for development and responsibilities to contribute and
lead productive teams and exceed Organization’s objectives.
Professional Summary
An astute professional with an overall solid experience of 12 years in the areas of Quality Management
System in the field of NDT/welding, fabrication and construction works for engineering organizations.
Experienced in various engineering processes and tools. Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of
production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
Handled various critical and challenging projects from design stage to implementation stage and ensured
that the projects gets implemented as per specification in stipulated time with quality.
Ensuring adherence to quality standards, implementing stringent quality control systems and reduce
rejection level & rework.
Strategic planning to meet the production & quality targets, Manpower handling, Manpower balancing, Line
balancing, Root cause analysis of production, quality problems & rejection, Production monitoring, obtaining
& presentation of quality trends, corrective & preventive action taken, Updating quality documentation.
Consummate professional who follows a disciplined approach to development in the Project Management.
To involve in developing systems to ensure products or services are designed and produced to meet or
exceed customer requirement and expectations.
To cover all of these activities like design, development, production, installation, servicing and
documentation.
Adept in managing & leading teams for running successful process operations & developed result oriented
projects in coordination with all verticals for the service standards of business excellence.
Demonstrated prowess of working long hours in the execution, monitoring and control phases of project
Management.
Demonstrated capabilities in motivating, taking initiatives, delegating work.
Posses’ good knowledge and interpretation and using various codes, specification such ASME, API and
various other codes and specification.
Attend safety and quality meetings to progress the quality without violation as well as safely
All Production design work was carried out in accordance with authority guidelines and regulations within
the project Management schedule.
Using research, analytical, conceptual and production planning skills, particularly mathematical modeling
and computer-aided design.
Discussing & solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and
customers.
A result-oriented professional with good communication, leadership, team management, analytical &
Coordination skills.
Key Skills and Expertise
• Strategic & Tactical Planning • Problem solving • Organizational skills
• Competitor Intelligence •Team Building & Leadership • Key Account Management
• Communication Skills • Training & Development • Mentoring
2. • Client / Vendor Relations • Counseling • Policy/Procedure Formulation
Career Graph
Senior welding/NDT/Painting inspector ADININ works& Eng (offshore) : currently working in Brunei
senior welding &NDT inspector Sivert inspection (offshore) : Mar 2013 to Dec 2014
welding, Coating Inspector, TEKFEN, UAE : Nov 2011 to Dec 2012
welding & painting inspector, CCC, KAZAKHSTAN(offshore) : Aug 2008 to May 2010
welding &NDT inspector, Amec spie JV Hawk Intl., YEMEN : Jan 2006 to Apr 2008
welding inspector, CCC, Saudi Arabia : Feb 2006 to Oct 2006
Welding / NDT Inspector, Gulf Engg. & Construction Pvt. Ltd., India : Feb 2005 to Feb 2006
Welding / NDT Inspector, PIH ME Ltd., UAE : Aug 1998 to Jan 2005
Welding / NDT Inspector, Gulf Engg. & Construction Pvt. Ltd., India : May 1995 to July 1998
Key Result Areas
Designation: [QA / QC] senior welding /NDT & painting inspector
To responsible for the complete inspection as required by the existing company standard codes & Specifications.
Preparation of Quality Assurance Plan and getting it approved by Third party inspection agencies/Client.
To coordinate with other Departments for any services and facilities need in operation & Taking preventive and primary
actions against non-conformance. / Planning for the final testing, inspection and co-coordinating TPI witnessing.
Studying the ITP, PO and approved Drawing of the Clients and listing the testing and inspection requirements.
Review Contractor’s method statements, QC procedures, ITP and Quality Plan and assist with establishing acceptable
working practices for construction activities. / Modified fabrication/construction of procedural steps as per code
specification.
Monitor delivery of permanent materials and ensure the quality of products / consumables / materials comply with
requirements of established Standards & Specifications.
Ensure all the personnel employed and operating in welding and NDE activities is duly skilled and qualified in
accordance with the applicable specifications, codes and regulations.
Interpreting and evaluating of NDT Results, witnessing Hydro test, Pneumatic test and Post test Re-instatement.
Conversant with International Codes & Standards like ASME, ASTM, AWS, API, ARAMCO, QP, SHELL / PDO and
AGIP Specifications.
Ensure all pre-construction activities and qualification trials are witnessed and approved as necessary. Ensure the
Inspection & Test Plan of each activity is fulfilled and “hold points” of the company are completed in due time.
Supervision of Piping Fabrication, Welding, Mechanical and Painting jobs (Construction & Maintenance) in line with
Project requirements.
Witnessing UT lamination check for cut pipes end and MT for bevel end. / witnessing UT weld scan for golden welds.
Reporting daily weld and NDT inspection activities QAQC dept. and client.
Supervise welding activities, coordinating the welding joint for RT, MT, PT for NDT sub contractor. / Witnessing MT, PT
Review and comment upon Contractors daily inspection records for activities covered and investigate any anomalies /
queries. / Raise non-compliance reports where applicable and ensure satisfactorily closed out
Witness the preparation of welds for the qualification of the procedure and welder qualification tests.
Check storage of welding supplies are properly stored or damaged.
Inspection Welding consumables low hydrogen electrodes / Pipe bevel visual inspection (Auto & manual bevel).
Measure WFT, DFT. / Witnessing coating layers. / Maintain record all related painting activities.
Inspecting RT, MT, PT, UT, as per accordance with quality standards and specification as per below mentioned codes:
ASME Sec - VIII Div. 1 – Boilers and pressure vessels
ASME Sec – IX - welder Qualification,
ASME Sec – B 31 .3 _ Process Piping.
API 1104 – Cross Country Pipeline
3. Repair follow-up, Conforming line check as per P&ID, NDT clearance, Punch List preparation, follow up of final
completion / Identification of risks to the quality of work and the completion program, and associated solutions.
Practicing 5s concepts at workplace and also updating SQDC board i.e. Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within the
organization.
Accomplishments
Acknowledged as a proven performer in challenging production QA / QC environments, outperforming goals in every
position and twice achieved awards.
Received the “Star of the month” Awards.
Designed and executed new quality control processes with regards to production planning & design which in turn
reduced the turnaround time for production.
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Academic Credentials
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |Diploma in IIW (International Institute of Welding)
CSWIP 3.2.2 senior welding inspector
B Gas Gr 2 painting / coating inspector
AWS CWI welding inspector
CWB Level II inspector
NDT Certifications: ASNT: LEVEL II, RT, MT, PT, UT
IELTS – CLB 5 or Band 5
Offshore Survival Training: Magamas Brunei
OPITO Approved Basic H2S, T Bosiet HUET, Firefighting , Boat transfer & EBS.
IT Credentials
Operating System : WINDOWS 95, 98, 2000, xp
MS Office, Excel Basic.
Interest & Hobbies
Photography, Reading, Movies, Music, Travelling.
Sports, Gaming, Driving, Art & Craft, Reading Books.
Personal Dossier
Experience : 13 years onshore, offshore, pipeline projects.
Date of Birth : 10th
Aug 1976
Marital Status : Married
Father Name : Shri. M K Kesavan
Passport Number : F4529246 valid till Aug 2020
Languages Known : Tamil, English, and Malayalam & Hindi
References : Available upon request.