Mistras Group
Inspection Engineer/Welding and NDT Inspector/QA/QC

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Country: India
Status:
I need a job as soon as possible.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
ASNT NDT Level III in UT #194951
ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II MT, PT and RT Film Interpretation
AWS-QC1 CWI #07061741
PCN UT 3.1, 3.2,PCN MT&PT level II PCN#314397
CSWIP 3.2.2 Welding Inspector with RTFI

Education
Master Degree of Science in Instrumentation, 2006
Experience


HIRANCH R. PATEL
25, Alkapuri Society,
Opp-Pranav Ashram, Panchwati,
Kalol(N.G),
Dist. Gandhinagar, Gujarat, INDIA
Pin code- 382721
Contact no- +91-9099927181
email- hiranch__patel@yahoo.co.in

Registrations and Certifications:

Master Degree of Science in Instrumentation, 2006
Bachelor Degree of Science in Instrumentation, 2004
ASNT NDT Level III in UT #194951
ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II MT, PT and RT Film Interpretation
AWS-QC1 CWI #07061741
PCN/EN 473-UT 3.1, 3.2, MT & PT #314397
CSWIP 3.2.2 Sr.Welding Inspector with RTFI. # 63480.
IMS- Internal Auditor, ISO 9001-2008, Certificate#8109752358/13

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:

M.s Office, Internet, Photo Shop, basic

Code Familiarity:

AWS D1.1, D1.5
ASME Sections V, VIII, IX and II,
ASME B31.1, B31.3
API 5L, API 1104,
ASTM 671, 672 and material Standard Specifications
IMS- Internal Auditor, ISO 9001-2008

Work Experience:
OVERSEAS WORK EXPERIENCE:
Caltrop Corporation, Shanghai, China (December 2008-October 2011)
Lead QA and NDT Inspector –
Responsible for the supervision, direction, and guidance of multinational inspection crews assigned to perform in-process welding inspection, NDT, and final dimensional verification of steel fabricated Bridge components (San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge) in China. SAS Bridge is a suspension bridge with seismic performance critical safety (for more information, please visit baybridgeinfo.org). Duties included review and approval of junior inspector’s reports, nonconformance documents, and tracking of nonconformance resolutions to ensure closure prior to shipment, also perform UT and MT on welds and base metals prior to Green Tag or release note. I had set-up and administered the dimensional control program for verification of compliance with contract and shop drawings. This supervision of the dimensional control program included supervision and approval of heat straightening operations to correct deficiencies. Additional responsibilities included review documentation and co-ordination with the In Coming Inspection requests from fabricators and witness of mechanical lab tests such as CVN Impact, Tensile, Bend, Macro etching etc for final product analysis. I had managed and assigned the duties of inspectors for trial assembly of complex components for dimensional control verification prior to shipment.



DOMESTIC WORK EXPERIENCE:

Ratnamani Metals and Tubes Limited-Chhatral,
Assistant Manager (Quality)-
At present I am working in Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Limited as Assistant Manager in Quality department (QA/QC). Ratnamani is well known in pipe manufacturing industries. Ratnamani is making Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Pipes. I am working in Carbon Steel division. The CS Pipes are fabricated according to different international Codes and Standards like API 5L, IS, ASTM 671, ASTM 672, NACE, AWS D1.1 etc for sour, API oil and gas, Cryogenic and non-cryogenic services. I am also working as an active member of internal Auditor for ISO 9001-2008 and API 5L and maintaining all the required documents like Equipment Calibration Certificates, Pipe Log book for all stages, Hydro and NDT reports and QMS - EHS documents for audit.
My duties and Responsibilities are also include, project management and Site work for the projects, according to API 1104 and AWS D1.1, Qualification, witness and approve of WPS/PQR and Welder Qualification tests, tracking and witness Mechanical test such as CVN Impact test, Tensile Test, Hardness Test etc. for plate, weld and HAZ, NDT test like UT and RT and locate repair weld if observed, Chemical tests for weld and base metal and Implement the welding and NDT procedures and Troubleshoot the in-service problems.

Senior Inspection Engineer from March 2012-May 2012.
I had worked as senior inspection engineer for the surveillance and Inspection of the oil pipe line for ONGC EPC Project at various locations in Gujarat. I was working as freelancer self employed for GLIS. My duties and responsibilities includes random NDT check, RT Interpretation, welding reports and tracking repair locations according to NDT and visual inspection reports with respect to API 1104 and client specification.

GLIS GmbH, AHMEDABAD/GUJARAT/INDIA (2007-2008)
Senior Inspection Engineer/ Project Incharge - Responsible for co-ordination in inspection of steel fabrication, NDT and Physical Lab testing. I was responsible for the inspection of Oil and Gas pipe lines/Pipe laying, Pressure vessels, Heat Exchangers, Platforms, Pipes and other engineering products according QAP and approved client specification and international codes like ASME, AWS and API and perform all QA related activities. I was awarded independent responsibility for inspection for cairn energy pipe line project in pipe manufacturing division, Inspection of economizers for Burullas Gas, Inspection of Heat exchanges for Linde AG.
Worked as inspection Engineer for Pipe Laying for M/s. Sabarmati Gas Limited - City Gas Distribution Project (For Kalo and Chhatral).
Verification and review inspection reports for submittal to client
Preparing final inspection reports and documents for client reference and approval, this might include, final dimensional reports, pressure test certificate (such as hydro, pneumatic which ever required) Material traceability, as built drawings, NDT & other documents required.
Inspection of pipe stringing, pipe laying, welding, hydro testing, swabbing, back filling, anode installation, valve installation).

Major Projects:

Cairn Energy:-Worked as Inspection engineer for Cairn Energy ltd, pipe manufacturing inspector at Jindal SAW ltd. and Vendor inspection of Valves, Pumps Flanges, elbows etc. Reviewing Radiographic Film, Final dimensional and weld Visual inspection of Pipes & plates as per Clients requirement.
Adani Gas pipe line project for Adani Gas Ltd, India. This Pipe line is for the supply of natural gas (CNG) to industries and residential area. Approximately 1600 KM long pipe line project carried out by me. My duties are to check and monitor all the welding inprocess, reviewing NDT reports, Performing 10% NDT and final update of pipe book.
Worked as Project Incharge for Economizer type heat exchanger for Burullus Gas Egypt, Waste Heat recovery Unit. This economizer is used for supply of steam from boiler to the waste heat recovery unit. My work involved to perform interpretation of radiography film and NDT reports for elbow to finned tube joints. Inspection carried out as per ASME. Elbow to finned tube joint was visually checked from inside by using fiber optic boroscope. Total 2 nos of economizer were supplied to Burullus Gas Company.
Worked as lead inspector for Drum type heat exchanger for Linde AG, Germany project.
My work is to inspect final dimension and elevation of Vessel heat exchanger according to ASME Section VIII, Division 1 & 2. Work involves inspection of in process welding, joint fit up and reviewing chemical and physical test reports. Witnessed of all NDT methods perform on job. Witnessed and review of lab test reports.
Worked as lead inspector for Frontal Frame (platform) for Trellborg. This was AWS D1.1 structural job. My duties include to perform visual and in process inspection of welding and NDT. Checking of dimension of all parts including final dimension. Reviewing reports and witnessing lab test.

L&T HAZIRA WORKS, Surat, India (2006-2007)
QC Welding and NDT Inspector (Under Contract)–
Worked as Inspection Engineer in SBU4 Division of L&T. Perform dimension and elevation (DCP Inspection) of nozzles, shells, and heads of Vessels. In addition, final dimensions of vessels and heat exchangers were verified according to ASME Section VIII, Division 1 & 2 and Dimensional Control Procedures. My responsibilities also included to in process inspection of welding, joint fit up, reviewing of chemical and physical test reports, monitoring PWHT of vessels and make sure all the welding and inspection had completed before PWHT. Mr. Patel performed and supervised nondestructive testing for base metal and welds of parts under tension/pressure and non-pressure.
Major Projects:
FCC Regenerator Vessel for Reliance Industries, Jamnagar. This is one of the world’s largest FCC Regenerator vessel. Having 51 meter circumference and approximately 150 Ft height.
SGP Reactor Vessel A to R. Total 18 Nos. reactor vessels made from chrome molybdenum and vanadium material. With inside 5~6mm alloy strips overlay on approximately 22 meter circumference. The alloy strip clad overlay was carried out by Electro Strip Slag Welding (ESSW) method.
Crude Column for China Petroleum. Having 30 Meter of circumference and approximately 72 meter height.
Naphtha stripper for Reliance industries, Jamnagar. This is a crude column used for naphtha plant of petrochemical refinery. Having 28 meters of circumference and approximately 60 meters of height.
Heat Train: This is a drum type heat exchanger with stainless steel tubes having diameter of 3”NB. Tube to Tube Sheet joint was welded by GTAW welding method and welding was performed from inside the 3”NB tube. Visual inspection was carried out by Fiber Optic Boroscope. This heat train is one of the largest heat exchanger.

METAL TREAT MET LAB SERVICES, ANAND, INDIA (2005–2006)
Mechanical lab testing & NDE incharge-
This company is leading in heat treatment of casting products and lab test services. I had worked as UT INCHARGE & LAB TEST Technician. My work was to perform NDT examinations of engineering components, maintain examination report, evaluation of indications/flaws and prepare final report. I was working as part time during my master degree and it was also a part of my practical on job training.

(HIRANCH R. PATEL.)
Comments
Current Career Level: 8 years experience
Relevant Experience: 3 years
Leadership Experience: 3 year
Date of availability: 7~15 days
Gender: Male
Nationality: Indian
Date of Birth: 14th May 1981
Languages known: English, Hindi, Gujarati and
. basic Chinese
Target Job Title: Inspection/QA/QC Engineer
Target Company: Petroleum Refinery, Structural job, Power
Plant, Boiler and pressure vessel. Oil and Gas pipe lines.
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