Nirmalraj Paulraj
Tiruchirappalli
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Engineer with 10 years of experience in renewable energy, heavy fabrication, oil and gas, and modular construction. Expertise in quality assurance, welding inspection, and NDT coordination. Skilled in ITP/QAP implementation, NCR management, and material traceability, with certifications in multiple NDT methods (PCN, ASNT, ISO 9712) to uphold stringent quality standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior QC / NDT Inspector
Engineering Quality Inspection Services
Chennai, India (Remote)
08.2024 - Current
- Executed ultrasonic testing (UT) inspections adhering to AS 2207 Australian Standard.
- Executed thorough inspections of structural welds and piping weld joints, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Inspected butt welds and complex structural connections as per approved ITP and QAP.
- Ensured all NDT activities complied with project specifications, Australian standards, and client requirements.
- Interpreted UT indications and evaluated results against acceptance criteria as per AS 2207.
- Prepared and issued accurate UT inspection reports, maintaining traceability and proper documentation to support compliance and quality assurance.
- Coordinated inspection scheduling and re-inspection activities with fabrication, welding, and QC teams to ensure timely project progress.
- Verified joint fit-up, weld identification, and material traceability prior to inspection.
- Supported client and EPC inspections by delivering comprehensive inspection records and providing technical clarifications to facilitate decision-making.
- Maintained compliance with HSE requirements during all inspection activities at site.
- Provided third-party inspection services to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Plant Location: Burrup, Australia
- Client Approval / EPC: Saipem Clough
- Fabrication Yard: L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering
- Facility: Modular Fabrication Facility, Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Senior QC / NDT Inspector
Wheels India pvt. Ltd
Chennai, India
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Ultrasonic inspection carried out on renewable energy components (Rear frame, Transformer foundation, SKD & CKD Assemblies, Gantry structure, Rings)
- Reviewed supplier NDT procedures and scan plans to ensure compliance with Vestas requirements.
- Responsible for Monitoring Supplier NCR lists and reporting their Data into Management team.
PCN Multi NDT Inspector
Aries Marine & Engg. Services
U.A.E
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Ultrasonic examination of full penetration joints, corrosion mapping, thickness survey of Pressure vessels, weld examination of TKY Joints
- UT Thickness Gauging of test separators, oil storage tanks, vessels, scrubbers & receivers.
- Conducted ultrasonic testing of pressure vessel joints, including long seams, circumferential seams, nozzles, and heat exchangers.
- Executed UT, MT, and PT on vessels, boiler drums, heat exchanger columns, boiler pipelines, economizer coils, super heater coils, and various pipeline heads to ensure structural integrity.
- Conducted ultrasonic testing on piping and nozzles in petrochemical and oil and gas refineries to assess compliance with industry standards.
- Executed ultrasonic testing on piping systems to detect corrosion and pitting.
- Performed Magnetic Particle Testing on Heavy Pressure Vessels
QC Inspector
Anand Engineering Products Private Limited
Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
09.2016 - 02.2020
- Carrying out the incoming raw material inspection for damages and dimensional correctness as per ITP.
- Responsible for checking the raw material soundness through ultrasonic inspection.
- Checked the raw material soundness through ultrasonic inspection.
- Ensure joint preparations, joint fit-up, preheat and inter-pass temperature, inter-pass cleaning & final visual inspection of weld are in accordance to approved WPS & applicable standards through surveillance.
- Coordinated with customers for NDT inspections and audits.
- Monitored welder performance and rejection/repair rates weekly/monthly, providing results to welding engineering department.
- Responsible for coordinating with customers for NDT inspections and also for audits.
- Coordinated with execution team for weld repair activities, including excavation of defective areas, confirming defect removal, re-welding, and re-inspections.
- Identified and issued non-conformance reports during work observations.
- Coordinated continuous improvement activities through CI cards.
- Maintaining 5”S” in the shop floor and ensuring safety of the work force.
- Study of the manufacturing drawings and prepare the test plans as per the relevant codes.
GET
BHEL
Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Conducted pressure testing on various systems including boiler drums and heat exchanger columns to ensure operational integrity.
- Conducted non-destructive testing using ultrasonic and magnetic particle methods to ensure component integrity.
- Inspected welds and materials for defects, documenting findings in compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to analyze test results and recommend corrective actions for identified issues.
Education
Diploma - mechanical engineering
Government polytechnic college
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India01-2012
Secondary-10 - Mechanical Engineering
Sacred Heart Higher secondary school
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India01-2009
Skills
Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Welding Inspection, Incoming Material Inspection, Fit-up Inspection, Dimensional Inspection, Final Inspection, Material Traceability, Structural Steel Inspection, Renewable Energy Projects, Wind Tower Fabrication, NDT Coordination, Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Visual Testing (VT), ITP (Inspection and Test Plan), QAP (Quality Assurance Plan), NCR Management, CAPA, Vendor Inspection, Client Inspection, Quality Documentation, WPS/PQR Compliance, SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Communication Skills
Weld inspection
Pressure vessel inspection
Liquid penetrant testing
Welding Procedures
Certification
- PCN NDT level II qualified for UT-3.1,3.2,3.7,3.8,3.9-(344593)
- PCN NDT level II qualified for MPI,DPI
- ISO 9712 NDT level II qualified for VT
- ASNT NDT level II qualified for UT,MT,PT,RT,VT,ET
- PMI
- Ferrite Test
- Hardness Test
- Vacuum Test
- Ultrasound Bond Test (Phase Inversion Technique)
Languages
English
Tamil-Native
Declaration
I, Nirmalraj, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Senior QC / NDT Inspector
Engineering Quality Inspection Services
08.2024 - Current
Senior QC / NDT Inspector
Wheels India pvt. Ltd
09.2023 - 04.2024
PCN Multi NDT Inspector
Aries Marine & Engg. Services
10.2020 - 06.2024
QC Inspector
Anand Engineering Products Private Limited
09.2016 - 02.2020
GET
BHEL
11.2013 - 10.2014
Secondary-10 - Mechanical Engineering
Sacred Heart Higher secondary school
Diploma - mechanical engineering
Government polytechnic college