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Country: India
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Certifications
SNR. WELDING INSPECTOR (CSWIP-3.2.2) by TWI, U.K [Cert No. 58427]
WELDING INSPECTOR (CSWIP-3.1) by TWI, U.K [Cert No. 31259]
PAINTING INSPECTOR (BGAS-CSWIP - Grade 2) by TWI [ 60476]
ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MPT, LPT.
APPROVED WELDING INSPECTOR FOR SAUDI ARAMCO [SAP ID: 0070014104]
ISO 9001:2008 QMS IRCA Lead Auditor [Cert No. 1387]


Education
Education

B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in 2003.

Experience
BATTHULA ASHOK KUMAR
Mobile: 00966-552450691 E-Mail: batthulaashok@yahoo.com
Seeking assignments in Quality Control/ Quality Assurance, welding and painting with an organization of repute Snapshot


ć A competent professional with 7 years experience in Welding, painting, Piping Operations, Testing & Inspection, and Commissioning.
ć Presently associated with SAUDI OGER, DAMMAM, KSA as QC Welding and Paintings Inspector.
ć Primarily on fabrication and erection of structures as well as piping in ship building, offshore and onshore structure.
ć Acquired knowledge in piping and structural codes, piping materials and fabrication techniques.
ć In-depth knowledge of drawing as per international standards, preparation of documents of inspection reports and inspection of structural assemblies.
ć Hands on experience in installing & commissioning various equipments.
ć Proven track record of ensuring compliance to quality standards and maintaining all related documents.
ć An effective communicator with strong problem solving, analytical and organisational abilities.

Education
ć B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.


Professional Certifications
ć SNR. WELDING INSPECTOR (CSWIP-3.2.2) by TWI, U.K [Cert No. 58427]
ć WELDING INSPECTOR (CSWIP-3.1) by TWI, U.K [Cert No. 31259]
ć PAINTING INSPECTOR (BGAS-CSWIP - Grade 2) by TWI [ 60476]
ć ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MPT, LPT.
ć APPROVED WELDING INSPECTOR FOR SAUDI ARAMCO [SAP ID: 0070014104]
ć ISO 9001:2008 QMS IRCA Lead Auditor [Cert No. 1387]

Core Competencies

Quality Control
ć Performing total quality control activities related to structural and piping work as per approved quality assurance plan (QAP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP).
ć Ensuring the weld inspection, examination and test that are carried out and documented in accordance with the Quality Control Plan for site activities, verifying the inspection records and validating the relevant results.
ć Studying all drawings & obtaining rulings on all construction matters that are required in engineering interpretation.
ć Monitoring the discipline at the shop floor for an accident free & safe work culture.
ć Installing, commissioning & trouble shooting the problems arising in the total execution of the job.
ć Foreseeing the performance bottlenecks and implementing corrective measures to avoid the same.
ć Controlling the documentation of all the welding and painting activities performed.

Welding
ć Checking all the welding activities is in compliance with the applicable code, standards and specification.
ć Ensuring the meeting demands of mechanical and welding works with specified quality requirements.
ć Approving the welding procedures, specifications and qualification of welding performers as per standards.
ć Ensuring that the welding procedures to be used are approved and duly qualified as required

Painting
ć Performing the painting inspections, verifying its proper application as per contract specification and approved procedures at all stages related to the applicable coating system.
ć Reviewing the painting specifications, paint product technical data sheets, safety data sheets, blasting and painting procedures.
ć Regularly carrying the painting inspections and surveillance check including required blast and paint test and acceptance of various structures such as decks, bridges, pipe spools, pressure vessels etc.

Mechanical
ć Performing the receipt inspection, fabrication and erection of panels, decks, bulkheads, foundations etc.
ć Ensuring the coupling alignment prior to release for piping, flange parallelism, check pipe strain on suction /discharge ,bolt torque, tightness and correct type of gasket, bolts installed of pumps/compressors /fans /blower and motors.
ƒá Accomplishing the final visual inspection, completeness of static and rotating equipment¡¦s installation and punch listing prior to hand over for the commissioning.
ć Inspecting the alignment, circularity, linearity and dimensional measurements using optical instruments like Total station and Theodolite.

Training

ć HSE induction conducted by ARAMCO.
ć Dry dock safety induction Conducted by SBC, at Vishakapatnam.
ć Basis first Aid & Improving safe Behavior- IMCC Company.
ć Hydro test Traning- IMCC Company.

Employment Profile

Jan¡¦11 to Till date at SAUDI OGER, DAMMAM, as QC Welding and Painting Inspector

Project: King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture & Princess Nora Bint Abudulrahman University
Client: Saudi Aramco
Subcontractor: Zamil steel

Job Role
ć Performing total quality control activities related to welding and painting (Structural and Piping work) as per approved quality plan and ITP.
ć Inspection of incoming material & review of MTC as per client specification.
ƒá Verification of welder and welding operator¡¦s performance record.
ć Inspecting the daily fit up of pipes and stature for welding using GTAW, SMAW, FCAW & OFW.
ć Ensuring the weld preparation as per WPS, inspection of weld visual of welded pipes.
ć Inspecting the essential welding parameters such as current, voltage, travel speed etc with the respective WPS.
ć Inspecting the fabrication of structural steel (layout, fit-up, welding and final dimension) as per the drawing.
ƒá Witnessing the performance qualification test of Welding Operators & Welder¡¦s.
ć Inspection of consumables, their package, handling and storage and reviewing batch test results.
ć Reviewing calibration of welding machines, baking and holding ovens, quivers and inspection tools.
ć Monitor the Welder performance, repair rate and penalties etc.
ć Reviewing the Welding Procedure Specification.
ć Witnessing MPI testing & Ultrasonic testing over welded Joints and reviewing the radiographic films.
ć Witnessing the hydrostatic test, verifying the compliance of testing equipment such as gauges, test recorders, relief valve, and testing blinds, test pump and approved test fluid.
ć Review the Inspection test plans (ITP), Inspection reports, Quality control procedures, Method statements etc for painting.
ć Monitoring the persons prompt knowledge on project specification as per the quality standard requirements..
ć Inspection of blasted area surface preparation cleanliness and profile.
ć Checking the coating parameters such as relative humidity, dew point, chloride test prior to coating application.
ć Monitoring the mixing and application of the paint in accordance to the Quality standards.
ć Witnessing the holiday test and checking final DFT for coated pipes and structure.
ƒá Preparation and follow-up of Non Conformance Reports (NCR¡¦s).
ć Coordinating with subcontractor as well as client related to quality issues.
ć Taking part in the weekly progress meetings and quality meetings.

Mar¡¦08-Jul¡¦09 at Gulf Piping Company (IMCC Group), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E as QC & Welding Inspection Engineer

Project: Escravos Gas to Liquid (EGTL), Abu-Dhabi, U.A.E

The EGTL plant is capable of converting natural gas into premium environmentally friendly fuel, diesel and GTL naphtha products. The Escravos GTL project will convert over 300 million cubic feet of natural gas a day to GTL diesel and GTL naphtha. The GTL plant will be located adjacent to the CNL Escravos Gas Plant-Phase 1 (EGP-1).

Job Role
ć Studying the scope of work, contract, company specifications and standards & performing the work incompliance to the specified requirements.
ć Performing the total quality control activities related to Structural and Piping work as per approved quality assurance plan (QAP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP).
ć Ensuring that:
o Weld inspection, examination and test are carried out and documented in accordance with the Quality Control Plan for site activities, verifying the inspection records and validating the relevant results.
o Mechanical & Welding works are executed in an efficient manner & specified quality requirements are met.
ć Raising technical queries & non-compliance clarifications with the engineering.
ć Reviewing mill certificates, consumable test certificates and calibration certificates of equipments.
ć Resolving problems encountered during construction, identifying the root cause of the problem and notifying the course of action through the Project Management Team.
ƒá Studying the structural, piping drawings (GA¡¦s, P & ID's, and Isometric, etc.) and initiating necessary drawing changes as per the regiment required at the site.
ć Witnessing the performance qualification test of Welding Operators & Welders.
ƒá Monitoring & witnessing the WPS/PQR & WQT¡¦s/MPI/PT/HT.
ć Checking all welding activities is in compliance with the applicable code, standards and specification.
ć Co-ordinating with:
o NDT team for carrying out the required NDT as per the project scope of work.
o Third party as well as client related to welding and NDE activities.
ć Witness & review the PWHT and hardness reports.
ć Performing Evaluation and Interpretation of Radiographic Film of Weld Joints.
ƒá Monitoring the performance of welder¡¦s (welder audit).
ć Preparing the Punch List Items and forward the same to the Project Management Team for further course of Action. Follow up & provide inputs to Construction on the closing of items required to be completed prior to hydrostatic test.
ć Preparing hydro pressure test packages and carrying out hydro test checks and pneumatic test.
ć Witness the Hydrostatic Test, Verifying the Compliance of Testing equipment such as Testing Manifolds, Pressure gauges, Test recorders, Relief valve, Testing Blinds, Test Pump and Approved Test fluid.
ć Witness & monitor the post-hydro activities that include reinstatement, lay-up and Painting.
ć Review and approve the final as built drawings.
ć Signing off Mechanical Completion Certificate.
ć Releasing the tested piping to the commissioning team for further activities.
ć Monitoring the insulation and fire proofing of vessels, piping and structure.
ć Involvement in pre-commissioning activities like final reinstates/ Mechanical clearances of the piping, vessels, storage tanks and offshore pipe lines.
ć Taking part in the Weekly Progress Meetings and Quality Meetings.
ć Reviewing documents for shipment (Load-Out Manifest).
ć Filling out inspection check sheets for all random inspections performed.

Key Highlights:
ć Worked as the Lead Inspector for a team of Inspectors of QA/ QC on new piping & pressure vessel construction projects.


Aug¡¦04-Mar¡¦08 & Aug¡¦09-Sep¡¦10 at Industrial Inspection Services, Visakhapatnam as QA/ QC Inspection Engineer

Project: Vizag Vessel Project

Ship Building Center is an esteemed organization established under the ministry of defense, Government of India. Various types of vessels (submarine) and Naval ships are made here. This plant consists a state of the art infrastructure, which includes Hull shop, Production shop, Dry dock, Coating department, Fabrication yard, Design center, Modern welding lab and QA lab.
Job Role:
ć Carrying out inspections at various stages as per customer specification as a Third Party Overseer/ Engineer.
ć Possess in-depth knowledge in drawing as per international standards, preparation of documents of inspection reports.
ć Receipt inspection of equipment and sub assemblies required for the project as per standard document.
ć Performing the visual and dimensional inspection of structural assemblies of ship components during fabrication and installation, such as Decks, Bulkhead, Panel, Stringers, and Foundations etc.
ć Approval of Quality Control Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Test plan and Weld plan.
ć Review and approve the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) as per ASME standards.
ć Witnessing the mechanical test and reviewing the test report.
ć Conducting the visual inspection prior, after and during the welding.
ć Non Destructive Testing (DPT, Ultra Sonic Testing, and Radiographic testing) of Weld seams with reference to the standards.
ć Monitoring welders to ensure that all welding works are carried out as per approved WPS and requirements.
ć Checking the welding equipment condition and consumables.
ć Inspection of alignment, circularity and linearity measurements using optical instruments like Total station and Theodolite.
ć Hydro and Pneumatic testing of tanks, air tight structures, pipelines and compartments.
ć Fabrication and installation of air ducting.
ć Stage wise inspections during insulations like Vibro damping coating and Sound absorbing coatings.

Personal Details

Date of Birth : 7th November, 1980
Permanent Address : T. Ankaiah (Teacher), H. No 8-107, Nallurivaristreet, Mungamur Road, Ongole,
Prakasam (DT), PIN Code-523002, A.P, India.
Language known : English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil.
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