Project Quality Lead Engineer with 15 years of QA/QC experience across EPC and manufacturing. Expertise includes oil and gas, power projects covering fabrication, Procurement / supplier management (8+ years) and engineering office operations. Certified Welding Inspector CSWIP 3.1, Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 & ASNT NDE Level II with proficiency in with experience conducting first- and second-party audits, supplier quality management, inspection, welding, NDT, and project management for ONSHORE, OFFSHORE, FPSO, TOPSIDES Projects and having good experience with ADNOC projects and good awareness in project specifications.
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years of professional experience
Work History
QAQC Lead Engineer
Sagaciter Process Technologies LLP / Technomak
Chennai & Dubai, India & UAE
10.2023 - Current
Participated in the QMS Development, Problem-solving, Quality Management skills development, data analysis and continuous improvement of the process etc.
Managed NCR closures and maintained Lessons Learned database.
Prepared and maintained PQP, QCP, ITP, Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE), Material Requisitions (MR)
Technical Delivery Conditions (TDC), NCR procedures, Quality Procedure and policies and lessons learned documentation for onshore, offshore, FPSO projects with respect to codes and standards, Client Specifications and other regulatory requirements and compliances.
Performed TBEs, reviewed RFQ documents and vendor deliverables.
Participated in new employee QHSE System training, audits, design reviews, KoM presentations and pre-inspection meeting of clients and vendors.
Conducted internal (1st party) audits as per project-specific plans and quality manual.
Conducted 2nd party audits for vendor, subcontractor/sub supplier qualification and surveillance audits including safety audits.
Participated in 3rd party audits (ISO 9001:2015, GABRIEL REGISTRAR).
Participated in project meetings to align quality activities with client and contractual requirements.
Conducted quality inductions and awareness programs for entire project teams.
Reviewed and approved vendor quality documents such as:WPS/PQR (Welding Procedure Specification / Procedure Qualification Record), Various procedures such as NDE, PMI, FAT, Hydro/Pressure Test, Painting, Packing preservation, Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs)
Dossiers etc and other quality-related submissions and worked under tight deadlines and schedules.
Coordinated / collaborated inspections between vendors, clients, CA and Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies.
Review of the third-party inspection reports and documents
Preparing Punchlist / Review of the punch list and closure
Reviewed and issued SRN / IRN to vendors based on TPI visit reports and project
Maintained inspection logs and prepared look-ahead inspection schedules for effective planning.
Generated Inspection Test Reports (ITRs) and Inspection Release Notes (IRNs) to document inspection results.
Senior Engineer -QA/QC
Alleima India Private Limited
Hosur
08.2018 - 10.2023
Conducted 1st and 2nd party audits and part of audit team in the 3rd party audit of BIS and ISO 9001:2015 certification audits.
Participated in QMS surveillance audits and renewal audits
Periodic Internal audit of all the departments as per the audit schedule
Adhered to timelines to meet quality departmental targets and collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Participated in kick of meetings / pre inspection meetings
Preparation, review and approval of QAP / ITP with respect to engineering requirements and project specifications
Carried out Supplier / vendor Quality systems, evaluation and assessments and continuous process & product improvements.
Communicated NCR to the respective stakeholders and verified the corrective actions and resolutions
Prepared various inspection procedures such as Hydro Test, Pneumatic test (Air, Helium Leak Test), WPS/PQR, WPQ, NDE Procedures, Heat Treatment procedure, Vessel Cleaning & Preservation Procedure, Painting procedure etc. as per customer specification
Carried out inspection and witnessed non-destructive examinations
Good experience in incoming material, material test certificate review, inspection documents review, in process inspection and final inspections for various industries such as hydrocarbon, oil & gas refineries, offshore equipment’s, FPSO's with various certifications ASME U stamp, Marine certifications DNV, ABS, LR etc, DOSH, GOST, PED.
QA/QC Engineer
Thermax Limited
Pune
12.2013 - 08.2018
Participated in QMS surveillance audits and renewal audits
Devised and implemented best quality practices and processes for EPC projects
Prepared various internal work procedures / Standard operation procedures for various activities involved in routine / non-routine process, to improve quality standard of products & Services.
Interfaced with suppliers, inspectors and clients to resolve outstanding non-conformance issues prior to shipment.
Carried out periodic internal audit of other departments, .
Inspected Incoming raw materials and supply products from suppliers/vendors and Goods Receipt Note clearing of materials against BTC's/MTC's
Checked alignment of static and rotary equipment.
Prepared / Reviewed WPS/PQR, Welding schedule, Weld plan, Welder Performance qualification record etc.
Witnessed and reviewed NDE tests, test reports and radiography films.
Welding consumable storage, baking & holding procedure, training, reviewing consumables baking & holding records documents along with consumable BTC's
Coordinated with project team, engineering & manufacturing team regarding project schedules, procedures & daily plan activities.
Carried out inspection of the structural, power boiler, Piping, painting , insulation, refractory, and final walk thorough, packing and preservation witnessed.
Conducted tool box training programs on regular basis for technicians/welders.
Earlier: Thermax Engineering construction Company Ltd.
Multiple Locations in India & In Saudi Arabia for 3 months
QA/QC Engineer
UB Engineering Limited
Tiroda
09.2011 - 10.2013
Prepared Line history sheet
Prepared Daily tracking report of Power Boiler Pressure Parts and piping welding NDE progress, repair control monitoring
Prepared NDE offer sheet and deployment of work on priority basis.
Interpreted Radiography films prepared reports and submission to client for review.
Reviewed WPS / PQR, Weld history sheet, Weld map.
Carried out PMI and hardness testing and Prepared test loop files
Reviewed heat treatment chart of materials.
Analyzed Root cause analysis and provided corrective actions.
Qualified Welders as per Approved procedures
Checked alignment of static and rotary equipment.
Carried out Inspection of refractory and insulation activities.
Prepared stage documents and getting approval from client.
Carried out Monthly invoicing approval from client for work completed.
Education
Bachelors in - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Coimbatore
2011
Skills
Quality assurance and control
Inspection planning and coordination
Codes and standards compliance
Technical bidding
Auditing processes
Quality management systems
Inspection and testing methodologies
Expediting operations
Training for inspection teams
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Material test certificates (MTC)
Non-conformance reports (NCR)
Corrective action plans (CAPA)
Factory acceptance testing (FAT)
Hazardous area certification (Ex, IECEx, UL, PESO)
Welding techniques
Painting and preservation
Packing and shipping logistics
Microsoft Office proficiency
Safety policies and procedures
Certification
NDE Certification- ASNT Non-Destructive Testing Level II in RT, UT, MT & PT
Welding Certification - CSWIP 3.1, 299820/2 (valid till May 2027, obtained in 2017)
Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, TUV NORD (certified by CQI and IRQA)-Valid till Jul 2029
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