Akshay M. Trivedi

Project Profile: 2X 800 MW Ultra-Supercritical Thermal Power Plant Expansion (Phase 2). At Adani Power Ltd, Raikheda, Chattisgarh.

Code & Quality Standards: ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), IBR (Indian Boiler Regulations),AWS & IS codes For structural fabrication & erection. ISO standards, Field Quality Plans (FQP), WPS/PQR/WQT qualification.

Specialized NDT & Inspection: PAUT (Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing) Scan Plans, MUT, RTFI, PMI, Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Testing, Pre/Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT).

Package Management: TG & Boiler Structural Packages for Erection , Boiler Pressure Parts (Superheaters, Economizers, Headers), Critical Piping (MS, HRH, CRH, BFD, MS Bypass), Ducts (APH, PA, SA, Flue Gas), FGD Plant, Ash Handling Plant (AHP).

Compliance & Audits: NCR/CAPA management, RA Bill Quality Approvals, MASS & Internal/External Quality Audits, NABL Lab Coordination.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Quality System & Engineering Review:

Reviewed project technical specifications, scopes of work, and engineering documentation including Structural drawings ,General Arrangements (G.A.), fabrication layouts, PFDs, P&IDs, ISOmatric Drgs., and As-Built drawings.

Formulated and finalized Standard Work Procedures (SWP) and approved Field Quality Plans (FQPs) aligned with strict project QA mandates.

Managed Technical Queries (TQs) and design deviations between engineering teams, EPC contractors, and project leaders.

EPC Contractor Management & Governance:

Assessed and approved EPC contractor quality personnel using formal competency matrix interviews.

Organised and led pre-mobilization kick-off meetings, project quality alignment sessions, and weekly site quality reviews.

Set and tracked quarterly QA/QC KPIs for site inspection teams and self.

Materials, Calibration & Testing Management:

Overseen incoming material inspection protocols alongside TPIAs, site stores, and EPC vendors.

Coordinated material surveillance testing through external NABL-accredited laboratories across multiple MOCs.

Verified calibration status for all site-deployed measuring tools and instruments (EPC Contractors).

Welding, Heat Treatment & Critical Piping QA:

Reviewed PWPS, witnessed PQR validations, and approved final WPS for boiler pressure parts and alloy piping.

Monitored pre-heating and Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) processes for high-pressure/critical boiler piping welds.

Tracked welder performance indices WQT and repair rates weekly to ensure weld defects remained strictly within targeted thresholds.

Inspection Execution, NDT & Mechanical Testing:

Inspection for structural erection stages like levelness , Allignment , Bolt Torquing .

Evaluated daily Requests for Inspection (RFIs) and witnessed stage inspections as per approved FQPs.

Advanced NDT oversight: Verified and approved PAUT scan plans, witnessed calibration, and reviewed results for RTFI, MUT, PAUT, and PMI checks.

Lead critical integrity milestones including package loop hydro testing, pneumatic testing, piping loop reinstatement, and punch-list resolution for final test packs and turnover dossiers.

Non-Conformance, CAPA & Continuous Improvement:

Issued and resolved NCRs, field memos, and site observations for technical deviations.

Analysed defect trends using PDCA and CAPA frameworks to prevent recurrent process failures.

Documented and shared key project "Lessons Learned" across department heads and external stakeholders.

Commercial Quality Compliance & Audits:

Audited monthly Running Account (RA) billing plans, verifying quality compliance checklists prior to payment releases for billed quantities.

Represented project management during internal and external quality audits, including management and MASS audit teams.

Senior QA/QC Professional with extensive experience managing quality operations for Kutch Copper Ltd.’s 1.0 MMTPA Greenfield Copper Refinery Project (Phase-1). Spearheaded end-to-end quality governance across high-complexity utility, Heavy Structural fabrication & erection for smelter & refinery , cryogenic, chemical, and heavy fabrication packages. Expert in EPC contractor management, advanced NDT/welding engineering, field inspections, pre-commissioning (PSSR), and CAPA/audit compliance.

• Key Packages Handled

Fabrication Builtup sections & erection for refinery & furnace areas : Smelter furnce + Converter + Refinery areas.

Cryogenic & Gas Systems: Air Separation Unit (ASU / Oxygen Plant) & IDCT.

Chemical & Processing: Sulphuric Acid Plant (SAP) & Concentrated Storage Tanks.

Energy & Utilities: Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) Boilers, LNG, and LDO/HSD Storage & Distribution.

Heavy Equipment & Fabrication: Copper Smelter Cranes & In-Plant Structural/Equipment Fabrication.

• Core Responsibilities

Structural Fabrication & Erection packages :

Managed quality assurance and inspection for structural fabrication and erection packages in compliance with approved SFQP and structural drawings. Spearheaded stage inspections for built-up sections, including fit-up dimensional checks, weld visual evaluation, NDT coordination, surface preparation, and coating verification (RAL shade matching and final DFT measurements). Ensured structural integrity during erection by auditing alignment, elevation levelness, and final bolt torqueing. Specialized in EOT gantry girder alignment verification and led final walkthroughs to ensure 100% fastener completeness and quality sign-off.

EPC Governance & Systems: Reviewed tender specs, engineering drawings (P&IDs, Isometrics, GAs), FQPS, and Standard Work Procedures. Interviewed and approved contractor QA/QC personnel.

Material & Lab Surveillance: Managed incoming material inspections with TPIAs and coordinated testing with external NABL-accredited laboratories. Audited site calibration status.

Welding & NDT Leadership: Approved WPS/PQRs, monitored welder performance/repair rates, and verified advanced NDT (PAUT scan plans, RTFI, MUT, PMI).

Field Inspection & Audit: Led daily FQP stage inspections via RFIs, issued/closed NCRs, and implemented CAPA/PDCA frameworks. Managed MASS and internal/external audits.

Commissioning & Commercials: Executed hydro/pneumatic test pack sign-offs, led PSSR walkthroughs, verified RA billing quality compliance, and authored project lessons learned.

QA/QC Engineer – Water Management & Heavy Fabrication

• Professional Summary Results-driven Quality Assurance & Quality Control Engineer with expertise in inspecting water treatment systems, pressure vessels, and industrial skid packages. Skilled in managing end-to-end quality protocols—from raw material verification, welding qualifications, and NDT clearance to TPIA coordination, FAT witnessing, and final dossier handover across power, nuclear, steel, and process industry projects.
• Core Competencies & Equipment

Equipment: Pressure/CSRL vessels, RO/UF/MBR/SBR

systems, skid packages, clarifier/chemical tanks,

pumps, blowers, valves, and strainers.

• Quality & NDT: Material verification (GRN/PMI/MTC), WPS/PQR/WPQ, ferrite testing, RT film interpretation, NABL lab testing, hydro/pneumatic testing, and DFT paint checks.
• Inspection Management: QAP preparation, drawing reviews (GA/P&ID/Isometric), TPIA/Client coordination, NCR management, FAT execution, punch list closure, and Inspection Dossier/MDCC compilation.
• Key Projects & Clients
• Nuclear & Energy: L&T ITER (France), BARC Tarapur, WBPDCL Kolkata, Adani Power (Mundra & Tiroda), Meenakshy Energy (2x350 MW Coastal TPP).
• Heavy Industry & EPC: ISGEC Heavy Engineering, Adani Port Mundra, BSRM Steel (Bangladesh).
• Process & Infrastructure: RCF Thal, Medilux Labs (Pharma), Banas Dairy, Ghadi Detergent (RSPL), Mohan Gold Water Breweries, Shiv Puri Irrigation Project

Third-Party Inspection (TPI), QA/QC, and Construction Supervision across Oil & Gas (CGD, Pipelines), Infrastructure (Water, Power), and Heavy Manufacturing.

Core Expertise

Standards & NDT: ASME, API, ISO, EN, NACE. Qualified in RTFI, UT, MPI, DPT, ECT, PMI, and Ferrite testing.

Pipeline & CGD: Route clearance, HDD profiles, fit-up/visual welding, hydrotesting, pigging, purging, CP systems, DRS/FRS testing, and hot tapping.

Vendor & Shop Inspection: Material verification, WPS/PQR, WPQ, PWHT, cold stretch tests (cryogenic), specialized coating audits (DFT, Holiday, CD), and casting inspection.

Key Project & Client Coverage

Oil & Gas / CGD: GGCL (British Gas), GSPC, Sabarmati Gas, GSPL, MEIL, NCC, SRF.

Infrastructure & Power: Narmada Water Resources, IVRCL, Kirloskar Brothers, Voith Hydro, Doshion.

Key Vendors Inspected: Jindal Saw, Welspun, Ratnamani, Inox CVA, Anup Engineering, Praj Industries, EPP Composites, Everest Kanto, Rama Cylinders, Steel Strong Valves.

Major Equipment Handled

Static & Process: Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, cryogenic tanks, vaporizers, columns, and skid modules.

Piping & Valves: CS/SS/Duplex/FRP piping, manual/actuated valves, safety valves (SSV, PSV).

Machinery & Castings: CNG cascades, EOT cranes, pumps, hydropower castings (Kaplan/runner blades), and cement plant grinding liners.

Primary Responsibilities

Field Operations: Oversee pipeline laying, clearance, fit-up, NDT, hydrotesting, pigging, purging, and live commissioning (hot tapping).

Shop Floor Stage Audits: Perform raw material checks, witness lab/NABL testing (IGC, HIC, mechanical), inspect welding/NDT, verify dimensions, and review PWHT charts.

Coating & Casting QA: Conduct multi-stage coating testing (peel-off, dolly, holiday, curing) and monitor casting pours and UT checks for turbine and valve components.

Documentation & Release: Compile pipe books, NDT/hydro protocols, finalize QA/QC dossiers, and issue official Material Release Notes (MRN).