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KRISHNA PRAJAPATI
Inspection Engineer
MUMBAI,MH
Summary
Mechanical Engineer and Certified NDT Professional with over 10 years of expertise in inspection engineering, quality assurance, vendor assessment, and project management within the oil and gas, energy, marine, and manufacturing sectors. Proficient in conducting third-party inspections and developing technical documentation, with a strong focus on welding and NDT procedures while ensuring compliance with international standards such as ASME and specific client requirements. Demonstrated expertise in project planning, inspection management, and vendor evaluation, complemented by effective cross-functional team coordination to ensure the successful delivery of complex engineering projects. Committed to driving quality and efficiency in all aspects of engineering operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
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Work History
Inspection Engineer
SGS India Pvt Ltd.
11.2022 - Current
- Major Assignments for SGS:
- Inspection of Indigenous equipment's (Valves, Nutsche Filter Cum Dryer, Co₂ Cylinders, CNG Cascade, Fittings, Service Regulator Module & other fabricated items) and bulk material for the following Projects.
- 525 TPD STANDBY SRU Project of M/s. IOCL.
- Pressure Relief Valve of 525 TPD STANDBY SRU of M/s IOCL.
- Agitated Nutsche Filter Cum Dryer of M/s Clean Green Biosystems.
- Service Regulator Module Assembly for M/s Mahanagar Gas Ltd.
- Commercial Meter Regulators & Domestic Meter Regulators for M/s. BPCL
- Co₂ Cylinders for M/s Mahanagar Gas Ltd.
- CNG Cascade for M/s Mahanagar Gas Ltd.
- Flanges for IOCL Dumad
- Decanters for Bhavanagar Municipal Corporation
- Loading and unloading of PWHT for vessels and reactors for M/s. McDermott
- Inspection of bolts M56x5.5x1000 Gr. 8.8 for M/s.Trelleborg Marine System Australia Pty Ltd.
- Conducted Vehicle Stock Audits in different Showroom, Service Centers, and Yards for BMW/MINI cars on behalf on BMW Group.
- Inspection & Hydro testing of ERW Pipes for DDP Reliance - Jamnagar project on behalf of M/s. Reliance New Solar Energy Ltd.
- Inspection of Standard Z-Post & other fabricated items of solar plant for M/s. Game Change Solar Projects.
- Inspection of SS Pressure Tank & Receiver for dimensional check, Nozzle Orientation, Hydro test & Passivation for M/s. Yasho Industries Limited.
- Conducting technical inspection cum capacity assessment & Vendor Assessment on behalf of M/s. Andhra Pradesh Education & Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation.
- Conducting technical inspection cum capacity assessment for MSME / NSIC Registration and renewal at several enterprises on behalf of M/s. NSIC - India.
- Inspection of CS Pipe Fittings for New Solar Project on behalf of M/s. Reliance Solar Project Limited.
- Inspection of Manual Crane Hoist at M/s. BEMCO on behalf of M/s. ION Exchange for IOCL projects.
- Inspection of Crushers & Rotor Assembly for M/s. Fives Cail - KCP Limited, Chennai
- Performing BQC, PQR and shop surveyor verifications for BPCL and NTPC for tenders.
- Conducted Inspection of FRP Tanks at M/s. CPE, JNPT for Alkout Industrial Projects – Kuwait.
Sr. Engineer - Quality
CFF Fluid Control Ltd. - Khalapur
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Brief Description of Responsibilities:
- Review and Preparing of QAP for Customize Valves used for Submarine and Naval Warship, Pressure Reducing Panels, Hydraulic Mast & other bulk items.
- Review and Preparing of NDT Procedures, welding Procedures.
- Witnessing of welder & procedure approval tests, –witnessing the preparation of test pieces & destructive tests.
- Inspection of Pipe’s, Pipe Fittings, and flanges of CS, SS & CuNi Pipes used for chill water and other systems of Naval Ships and submarine.
- Inspection of Hydro test, burst test, pipe bending verification by clinometer carried out on pipes used in naval purpose.
- Witnessing of Pressure Testing and Prototype testing of Valves
- Conducting Supplier assessments, like capability assessments & technical assessments.
- Conducting Lab Visits & witnessing raw material testing.
- Conducting TNC during technical bidding.
- Responsible for Customer query and customer satisfaction department.
- Conducting Sortie of Indigenous Naval Warships till they are commission to Indian Navy.
- For Welding Application of Valves.
- Parent material identification – verification against documents/MTC & marking of correctness of parent material & stamp transferred.
- Welding consumables identification – verification of correctness of welding consumables used as per the procedures.
- Welding procedures - establishing that a procedure is available, has been approved as required by the appropriate authority and is being employed in production.
- Witnessing of welder & procedure approval tests –witnessing the preparation of test pieces & destructive tests & verifying compliance with appropriate standards & specification
- Pre-weld Inspection – verification of dimensions & weld preparation are in accordance with engineering drawing issued by approving authority.
- Visual & Dimensional inspection after welding of valve bodies as per drawing & Specification.
- Witness of necessary NDT such as penetrate testing, ultrasonic testing and review of weld radio graphs as per the applicable specification.
- Witnessing the Hydro testing of Valves as per Hydro test procedure.
- Review of calibration certificates of Pressure gauge & other instruments.
- Inspection of surface preparation of Valves after Blasting/Painting.
- FAT of valves as per the requirement of Specification & drawing.
- Preparation of DTR & RQP.
- Hydro Static test of Body, Seat/Back seat as per Specification/Technical Specification.
- Pneumatic Test of Seat as per Specification/Technical Specification.
- Functional/Operational Test.
- Verification of marking/Name Plate on Valve.
- Review & Verification of document as per QAP & Client Specification.
- Review & Verification of Material Test Certificates.
- Final Inspection of Pressure Reducing Panels as per applicable requirement & Client’s requirements.
Incharge Mechanical & Metallurgy Department
M/s. Offshore Testing & Inspection Services (I) Pvt Ltd., Navi Mumbai
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Brief Description of Responsibilities:
- Performing mechanical testing as per applicable ASME sections.
- Performing Metallurgical testing as per requirements.
- Preforming PMI testing of CS, SS Hast alloy, at various required site’s
- Performing Ultrasonic Testing, Ultrasonic Thickness Testing & Die Penetrating testing at various sites.
QA/QC Engineer
M/s. Amalgamated Ind. Composites Pvt Ltd. - Nashik
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Brief Description of Responsibilities:
- Job responsibility includes stage wise inspection, in fabrication and moulding of FRP Products like Cooling Tower Fan Blades, Composites Pipes, Fittings and structures, winding of carbon drive shaft’s as per Specification, drawing & QAP under Third party inspections Agency.
- Preparation of A) Quality Plan B) SOP C) CAPA D) Testing Procedures E) Final Document Folder. F) Check Sheets for production & Inspection.
- Raw material testing of FRP by laminate preparation or on product testing, carrying out testing such as mechanical testing (Tensile test, compression test, flexural test, impact test & hardness testing)
- Also conducting Heat & Flammability testing, Ageing test, Hydro Pressure test for Composite Diesel tanks.
- Testing of Mass fraction (Resin content or fiber content to evaluate the percentage of fiber / reinforcement or percentage of matrix in composite product.
- Inspection of incoming Raw Materials with respect to Po/specification/codes/drawings.
- Performing & witnessing dynamic balancing for fan Hub assemblies and carbon drive shaft’s.
- Witness of a) Material Testing at various Labs.
- Conducting Site’s Visits for installation and commissioning of drive shaft and cooling tower fans and proving their performance as per the technical requirements.
DAT in Quality Assurance (Vacuum forming Department & Quality Lab.)
M/s. VIP Industries Ltd., Nashik
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Brief Description of Responsibilities:
- To check and make the checklist report of every vacuum shell & Bottom shell.
- In Line Inspection and Lab Inspections of Luggage assemblies.
- To inspect the plastic raw material and makes material inspection report.
- Conducting supplier visits and inspection activities.
Education
Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical
Pune University
Pune04-2021
Skills
Structural Inspection
Inspection Planning
Project & Process Management
Non-destructive Testing (NDT)
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Vendor Assessment
Client Coordination & Root Cause Analysis
FAT, SAT & Supplier Audits
Mechanical, Fabrication, Hydro Testing and Inspection
Technical Reporting, Documentation & QAPs
Software
Google Suite
AutoCAD
JIRA
Agentic AI
Certification
ASNT Level – II in UT, RT, MPT, RTI, DP, VT
Attachment to CV of Krishna Prajapati Annexure 1
- Details of Inspection References for Valves & Pipe Fittings
- Manufactures, Location, Inspected Equipment, Project/Client
- VALVES
- 1. M/s Nirmal Industrial Control Pvt. Limited (U Stamp Approved), Asangaon - Mumbai, Pressure Safety Valve size 1.5” to 2”, Project: 525 TPD STANDBY SRU, Client: M/s IOCL
- 2. M/s. Steel Strong Valves (India) Pvt Ltd, Rabale - Navi Mumbai, 6” & 3” Gate Valve, Project: EPPC 08-BR9 Expansion Project, Client : M/s. IOCL
- 3. M/s. Astec Valves & Fittings, Vasai, Valves & Fittings, Project: EPPC 08-BR9 Expansion Project, Client: M/s. IOCL
- PIPE FITTINGS
- 1. M/s Paramount Forged, Khalapur - Khopoli, ASTM A105 & ASTM A182 Gr. F316/316L & ASTM A 182 Gr. F304/304L Flanges of Various Size from 1/2"to 4", Project: IOCL Dumad, Client: M/s IOCL
- 2. M/s. Umesh Enterprises, Goregaon - Mumbai, Brass Union, Brass Adaptors & Meter Outlet Union, Project: City Gas Distribution Project, Client: M/s. Mahanagar Gas Ltd.
- 3. M/s. Fittech Industries Pvt Ltd, Kaman - Vasai, CS Seamless Equal Tee & Elbow, Project: Reliance New Solar Project, Client: M/s. Reliance New Solar Energy Limited.
- Fastners
- 1. M/s.Industrial Engineers, Ambarnath, M56x5.5x1000 Hex Bolts Gr. 8.8, Project: PRJ-J001721 (QATAR NORTH Field Expansion Project EPC -2, Client: M/s. Trelleborg Marine System Australia Pty Ltd
- 2. M/s. Industrial Engineering Corporation, Vasai, ANCHOR BOLT’s, Project: NRL Expansion Project - CPU & DM Plant, Client: Numaligarh Refinery Ltd.
- 3. M/s. Kundan Industries Ltd, Vasai, Fastners of Different Size, Project: 30 GW Khavda RE Park, Client: Adani Green Energy Ltd.
Timeline
ASNT Level – II in UT, RT, MPT, RTI, DP, VT
06-2023
Inspection Engineer
SGS India Pvt Ltd.
11.2022 - Current
Sr. Engineer - Quality
CFF Fluid Control Ltd. - Khalapur
12.2020 - 11.2022
Incharge Mechanical & Metallurgy Department
M/s. Offshore Testing & Inspection Services (I) Pvt Ltd., Navi Mumbai
05.2019 - 11.2020
QA/QC Engineer
M/s. Amalgamated Ind. Composites Pvt Ltd. - Nashik
05.2016 - 04.2019
DAT in Quality Assurance (Vacuum forming Department & Quality Lab.)
M/s. VIP Industries Ltd., Nashik
03.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical
Pune University