RajanBabu Ramachandiran
Tharangambadi
Summary
A result-oriented professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience in routine and shutdown inspection of static equipment and piping in the Refinery/Petrochemical industry. Skilled in QA/QC construction and maintenance inspection, material inward inspection, and NDT works. Proficient in inspection of welding, piping, and structural steel in accordance with industry codes and standards. Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, possessing strong analytical and data interpretation abilities. Dedicated welding professional successful at site inspections, specification preparation, and welder testing. Quality-focused and experienced leader with in-depth understanding of welding procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR.WELDING INSPECTOR
ALTRAD BABCOCK W.L.L
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted inspections of welding processes to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and customer specifications.
- Inspected welds for conformity to drawings and quality requirements using visual inspection techniques.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, WPS and PQR prior to welding operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve non-conformance issues related to welding processes.
- Conducted root cause analysis on welding defects and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Performed destructive testing such as bend test, tensile test, hardness test. to evaluate the weld integrity.
- Developed Welding Quality Control Plans in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Steel code requirements.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior inspectors on welding inspection practices and procedures.
- Verified that welders were qualified per ASME IX Code requirements before they were allowed to perform any welding activities.
- Monitored daily production process for adherence to safety regulations and documented all safety violations accordingly.
- Ensured proper preheating temperatures were maintained prior to start of any welding operation as per WPS requirements .
- Utilized advanced NDT methods such as radiography testing, ultrasonic testing, liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing for weld evaluation purposes.
- Analyzed metallurgical properties of base metals used in the fabrication process by conducting mechanical tests such as chemical composition analysis, microstructure examination .
- Evaluated the performance of welding equipment including power sources and consumables used during fabrication process according to manufacturer's instructions and specifications .
QC Inspector
Sree Devi Infrastructure - Shutdown Division
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducting QA/QC inspections for piping, vessels, pressure parts welding pipe support and erection
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Verified accuracy of production processes by measuring dimensions, angles, and other parameters using precision instruments.
- Collaborated with production team to develop strategies for improving product quality.
- Analyzed test results to determine whether products met specifications and tolerances.
QC Inspector
HCL (Hindustan Oil Corporation), Pillaiperumal Nallur - Shutdown
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Pre shut down inspection of Static equipment conditions and identification of locations
- COLUMNS & VESSELS Pre inspection recording the equipment’s as open conditions
- Witnessing verification of cleanliness and conditions of vessel inside shell and trays
QC Inspector
BPCL - Kochi Asset Integrity Testing & Engineering Services(P) LTD - Shutdown
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Exchanger, Columns, Vessels, Reactor, Tank, Heater Inspection
- Filter, Strainer Inspection
- All moc and notification jobs inspection and follow-up
- Document preparation and approval, all welding, piping, NDT
QC Inspector
CPCL - Chennai Petroleum Corporation - Shutdown
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed inspections of inlet and outlet piping after pressure safety value removal
- Inspection of pressure safety valve charge and discharge nozzles
- Taking care for proper handling of pressure safety valves from unit
QA/QC Welding Engineer
Chemtrols Industries
08.2014 - 11.2019
- Responsible for QA/QC inspections related to piping, welding, pipe support, tube and structural, fabrication & erection
QA/QC Welding Engineer
Sungchang & Abdullah, Al-Shaikh Contracting co.ltd
12.2011 - 02.2014
- Managed piping, pressure parts, welding pipe and erection
QA/QC Inspector
Sree Devi Infrastructure
04.2009 - 01.2011
- Involved in QA/QC activities for piping, welding, pipe support, tube and structural, fabrication & erection
QA/QC-NDT Inspector
Q-CHEM II - Qatar Chemical Plant
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Conducted NDT inspections for piping, welding, pipe support, tube and structural, fabrication & erection
Mechanical Supervisor
M.K.M Engineering
11.2002 - 02.2008
- Involved in piping, welding, pipe support, tube and steel structural, welding & painting
Education
D.M.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Project management experience
- Ultrasonic testing
- Six sigma methodology
- Piping system inspection
- Quality assurance management
- ISO standards
Certification
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector, 3, 0000767707, 01/21/27
- AWS Welding Inspector, 09112891, 11/01/22
- ASNT NDT Level II, 70729/PT, 12/27/22, Radiographic Interpretation, Ultrasonic Testing Level, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing Level
Languages
English
Tamil
Personal Information
- Contac Number: +91 7812840942
- Passport Number: R5772698
- Date of Birth: 06/20/81
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
SR.WELDING INSPECTOR
ALTRAD BABCOCK W.L.L
10.2024 - Current
QC Inspector
Sree Devi Infrastructure - Shutdown Division
12.2023 - 08.2024
QC Inspector
HCL (Hindustan Oil Corporation), Pillaiperumal Nallur - Shutdown
11.2023 - 12.2023
QC Inspector
BPCL - Kochi Asset Integrity Testing & Engineering Services(P) LTD - Shutdown
08.2023 - 10.2023
QC Inspector
CPCL - Chennai Petroleum Corporation - Shutdown
04.2023 - 07.2023
QA/QC Welding Engineer
Chemtrols Industries
08.2014 - 11.2019
QA/QC Welding Engineer
Sungchang & Abdullah, Al-Shaikh Contracting co.ltd
12.2011 - 02.2014
QA/QC Inspector
Sree Devi Infrastructure
04.2009 - 01.2011
QA/QC-NDT Inspector
Q-CHEM II - Qatar Chemical Plant
03.2008 - 03.2009
Mechanical Supervisor
M.K.M Engineering
11.2002 - 02.2008
D.M.E. - Mechanical Engineering
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