PANNEER SELVAM
INSPECTION ENGINEER
Thiruvarur,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Team-oriented Pipeline Inspection Engineer with 8+ years of comprehensive industry experience. Proficient in welding inspection,NDT, the Pipeline, Piping, Pressure vessel as a Welding and Quality Engineer. Have exposure on overseeing all the set quality and deadline specifications with respect to codes and standards. Maintains working knowledge in safety policies and regulations to ensure duties in safe manner. Exposure in project management involving operations and maintenance and commissioning and pre-commissioning activities;HSE in constructions,cross country pipeline and CGD Pipeline network
Overview
5
5
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Inspection Engineer – Third Party Inspector
Hertz Inspection & Services Pvt Ltd, Gail Gas Limited ( CGD Project )
BENGALURU, Karnataka
01.2019 - Current
- Laying & Construction of pipeline network & associated facility LMC for City Gas Distribution project
- Witnessing Fabrication, Erection, Hydro testing, HDD and Commissioning of Steel pipes and MDPE.
- Supervision of all pipeline activity from initiation of project to contract closing and ensure al check points and witness of work as per approved inspection and test plan (ITP).
- Piping Materials Handled like API 5L X42 & 52 and A 106 Grade B and MDPE.
- Co-ordinate the Final Documentation activities and also the As-built drawings with regard to the project close out activities.
- Supervision of field personnel and contractors engaged in construction and commissioning activities with completion of projects.
- Pre-Fabrication, Erection, Execution, of Mechanical Piping and pipeline Works and QA/QC documentation for whole pipeline and Piping Works of Oil & gas Pipeline Projects.
- Preparation of WPS, PQR and conduct their test and its related DT and NDT.
- Supervision of work as per requirement of PNGRB guidelines.
- Coordination with Client and Contractors for work Progress and follow up with Contractors on their commitment to fulfill in time with tracking in line of their submitted work schedule.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Collaborated with operation & maintenance to achieve commissioning activities.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Inspection Engineer – Third Party Inspector
Aarvi Encon Pvt. Ltd, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (Shutdown Project )
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Fabrication, Erection, Hydro testing and Commissioning of different sizes of plant piping at various field crude oil, gas, chemical, water and steam lines.
- Erection and testing of all types of valves and strainers.(Ball valve, Globe valve, Gate valve, Needle valve, Non-return valve, Butterfly valve, control valve, Relief valve etc.).
- Fabrication, Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Oil Gathering Manifold (OGMs).
- Fabrication, Erection, Hydro testing and Commissioning of Multi-Port sector valves (MSVs).
- Air line piping installation, air testing and commissioning.
- Preparing for the Test Packages, As Built and Final Documents, weld fit-up, weld visual, Mechanical Clearance.
- NDT co ordination.
Inspection Engineer - Third Party Inspector
Intertek Moody International India Pvt. Ltd, Mahanagar Gas Limited ( CGD Project )
Mumbai, India, Maharastra
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Trenching, Welding, Radiography interpretation, NDT, hot Taping, lowering, backfilling and hydro testing on downstream.
- Laying and commissioning of 12’’ & 18’’ Steel Pipeline – Supply of natural gas for commercial Purpose.
- Codes used API 1104, ASME SEC V, ASME SEC IX, B31.4, B31.8 & ASNT SNT TC-1.
- Ensuring Mechanical Clearance with contractor before commencement of Hydro testing.
- Witnessing of activities like PQR, Welder’s qualification Tests, Mechanical testing and WQT certificates
- Responsible for material inspections.
- Ensure presence of proper identification and error correction details on instruments under usage.
- Any deviation in product during final inspection stage to be communicated to concerned for immediate correction.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
Quality Control Engineer
Likitha Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, Gail Gas Limited ( CGD Project )
BENGALURU, Karnataka
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Review/ verify approved drawings, client specifications, ITPs and Method Statements to be used in the project.
- Review of document such as Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) procedure and NDE procedure and positive material identification system.
- Trenching, Welding, Radiography interpretation, lowering, backfilling and hydro testing Codes used ASME B31.4, B31.8 & ASNT SNT TC-1 Preparation, implementation, monitoring, revision and updating of the Contractor’s Quality Plan.
- Checking and approving contractors Measurement Sheet & Bill.
- Performed quality control audits on pre-production supply chain, verifying continuity of raw materials.
NDT Engineer
IXAR India Pvt. Ltd ( L&T Heavy Engineering, L&T Hydrocarbon, Flowserve India Control, BPCL)
Mumbai, Maharastra
05.2014 - 07.2016
- RIL, Dahej Nagothane Ethane Cross country Pipeline Project : L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, Bharuch, Gujarat.
- RIL, PIP Installation and Cryogenic Ethane Pipeline Project
- Communicated effectively various entities, including employees and upper management, via both written and verbal means to convey concerns, status updates and other pertinent information.
- Responsible to effectively communicate the NDT status, general welding performance and the NDT subcontractor's performance.
- Check and monitor NDT requirement (Method, qualification of operator, execution).
- Radiography Testing of Film Interpretation.
- NDT inspection of Advanced Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT and TOFD) and interpretation.
- Codes used ASME Sec V Article 4, ASME SEC VIII, ASME B31.3 Process piping.
- Materials used for the inspection LTCS, INVAR, and INCONEL.
- Interpret, Evaluate and Review Radiographs as per the Applicable Codes and Standards.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Handled day-to-day running of projects, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving customer issues.
Assistant Quality Control Engineer
S.S. Engineering Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd, Mahanagar Gas Limited ( CGD Project )
Mumbai, Maharastra
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Perform inspection of incoming products, materials or customer items according to job order, such as -measure and record the dimension of components/parts using measuring instruments and analyze the findings for discrepancy;.
- Perform in-process inspection according to procedures and customer's specifications.
- Raise non-conformance report and submit to Immediate Supervisor.
- Interact with customers and attend to their needs.
- Prepare test procedure whenever needed.
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute Science And Technology
Thanjavur 08.2008 - 05.2012
Welding Inspector - Welding Inspector
TWI
UK 03.2016 - 03.2016
NDT Level 2 - ( RT,UT,MPT,PT,RTFI,VT )
American Society For Non Destructive Testing
04.2013 - 04.2013
Skills
Microsoft Office
Leadership
Pre-Commissioning and Commissioningg
CAD Designing
Engineering documentation
Material quality inspection
Inspection skills
Safety Inspections
Certification
CSWIP 3.1 Welding inspector ( CERT No:107038)
Timeline
Fundamentals of Pipeline Integrity Management System
09-2020
Inspection Engineer – Third Party Inspector
Hertz Inspection & Services Pvt Ltd, Gail Gas Limited ( CGD Project )
01.2019 - Current
Inspection Engineer – Third Party Inspector
Aarvi Encon Pvt. Ltd, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (Shutdown Project )
10.2018 - 12.2018
Inspection Engineer - Third Party Inspector
Intertek Moody International India Pvt. Ltd, Mahanagar Gas Limited ( CGD Project )
03.2018 - 07.2018
Quality Control Engineer
Likitha Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd, Gail Gas Limited ( CGD Project )
08.2016 - 02.2018
Welding Inspector - Welding Inspector
TWI
03.2016 - 03.2016
CSWIP 3.1 Welding inspector ( CERT No:107038)
03-2016
NDT Engineer
IXAR India Pvt. Ltd ( L&T Heavy Engineering, L&T Hydrocarbon, Flowserve India Control, BPCL)
05.2014 - 07.2016
NDT Level 2 - ( RT,UT,MPT,PT,RTFI,VT )
American Society For Non Destructive Testing
04.2013 - 04.2013
ASNT NDT Level 2 ( MT,UT,RT,PT,VT,RTFI)
04-2013
Assistant Quality Control Engineer
S.S. Engineering Constructions (India) Pvt. Ltd, Mahanagar Gas Limited ( CGD Project )
01.2013 - 04.2014
AUTO CAD DESINGING
06-2010
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute Science And Technology
08.2008 - 05.2012