Ravichandran Ramasamy
Painting, Coating, PFP & Insulation Superintendent
Chennai
Summary
Specialized in coating, painting, linings, passive fire protection (PFP), and hot and cold insulation systems with over 30 years of experience in the onshore, offshore, and marine oil and gas industries. Demonstrated expertise in managing new build construction, conversions, major repairs, and maintenance projects for a diverse range of assets, including drill ships, jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, FPSO/FSO/FLNG units, LNG and LPG facilities, refineries, pipelines, marine structures, mega modules, barges, and storage tanks. Possesses in-depth knowledge of tank and structural coatings, insulation installation, surface preparation, inspection processes, and welding interfaces to ensure compliance with international HSE standards and project specifications. A commitment to excellence drives successful project outcomes while fostering a safe working environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Painting, Coating, PFP & Insulation Superintendent
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
11.2025 - 02.2026
Painting, Coating, PFP & Insulation Superintendent
Nagapattinam Greenfield Refinery
09.2024 - 04.2025
Painting Superintendent - Major Upgrade Repair project
Transocean Eastern Private Ltd.
11.2015 - 05.2024
- Period of Project: October 1, 2023, to May 2024.
- Project: Deep-water Aquila Singapore.
- Period of project: March 2023 to Jun 2023
- Project: DDKG2 Singapore.
- Designation: Painting Superintendent - New build project
- Period of Project: 2015 Nov to 2023 March.
- Project: Deepwater Atlas & Deepwater Titan- Singapore
Painting Superintendent - FPSO Project, LNG Project
Transocean
03.2007 - 07.2015
- Projects:
- Montara FPSO Project new construction Jurong Shipyard Singapore.
- Singapore LNG Terminal – Phase 1- Singapore LNG Corporation / Samsung C&T- First LNG import terminal in Singapore.
- Shell Bukom Refinery Expansion Major Refinery upgrade and petrochemical integration Singapore.
- Polar Pioneer Semi sub merge floating drilling Rig (Singapore)
- Deepwater Millennium Drill ship (Singapore)
- Richardson semi sub merge floating Drilling Oil Rig (Singapore)
- Constellation 1 Jack up Drilling Oil Rig (Singapore)
- DSS 7seas Drill ship (Singapore)
- Galveston Key Jack up Drilling Oil Rig (Singapore)
- Actinia Semi sub merge floating Drilling oil Rig (Singapore)
- Trident 16 Jack up Drilling Oil Rig (Singapore)
- Jack Bates semi sub merge floating Drilling oil Rig (Singapore)
- GSF Key Gibraltar Jack up Drilling oil Rig (Singapore)
- D534 Project Drill ship (Malaysia)
- Deep Water Expedition -Drill ship (Singapore)
- GSF Explorer -Drill ship (Singapore)
- Trident 1X Jack up Drilling Oil Rig (Singapore)
- FGMcCLINTOCK Jack up Drilling Oil Rig (Dubai)
- Nordic Jack up Drilling Oil Rig (Malaysia)
- Trident II Jack up Drilling Oil Rig (India)
Coordinator (Coating QA/QC & QHSE)
Haraco Service (Muehlhan Group) Pte. Ltd.
08.1995 - 12.2006
- New build project & Repair Projects Handled
- Period of Project: 1995 Aug to Dec 2006
- CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Painting / Coating inspection of marine steel structure, piping, including surface preparation standards for pressure vessels, offshore Rig, New building, major repair projects & Drill ships.
- Responsible for stage wise painting / coating inspection.
- Monitor weather condition for surface preparation and painting / coating application.
- Prepare “inspection & test plan” (ITP) for project specific / company requirements/ surface preparation and painting / coating procedure
- Execute Painting / coating inspection work as per company / project inspection test plan.
- To check and monitor all painting / coating related works and ensure all final products are in accordance with company procedure meeting client requirement and international codes.
- Responsible for incoming material’s coating / painting inspection and to ensure whether these materials suits to meets the requirements of project specifications.
- Prepare all necessary QA / QC painting / coating documents and hand over to client’s review.
- To undertake test qualifications for spray painters, brush painters, hydro blasters & abrasive blasters.
- Co-ordinate and liaise with the paint manufacturer technical representative on daily basis.
- Understand local and international legal and HSE regulations including Project specific HSE requirements
- Conduct project safety co-ordination committee meeting (Permit to work system) toolbox briefing, safety surveillance, safety audit and attend monthly management safety committee meeting
- Clients & Projects
- Conoco Philips Ship - Bohai – FPSO Phase -1, Top side Modules -Coatings and Fire proofing.
- Oil Tanking Ltd. - Storage Tanks (Refinery Tank Farm) Singapore
- Bechtel - Third Transmission Pipeline Project, Living Quarters & Process Modules
- British Petroleum Module - Shah Deniz Project, Production & Process Modules
- Exxon Mobil / Saipem - Erha FPSO Project, Construction of Top Side Modules & Integration
- Occidental Petroleum of Qatar - OPQL – ISND Phase II Expansion PS-1K Project
- Maersk Oil OG Gas AS - Dan FG Field Development Project Process Module
- Devon Energy - Panyu Field Development Project, Module 4-2 / 5-1 (Production & Process)
- Maersk Oil Qatar - Al Shaheen Field Production Satellite, Platforms (Offshore) Structural Steel, Piping & Equipment.
- Shell - Malambaya Production Platforms (Offshore)LQ & Process Modules.
- BW. Enterprises - BW FPSO Project Offshore Construction of Top Side Modules & Integration
- Repair ship tank coating - Stolt Tanker, Jo Tanker, Shell Ship, Bow Tanker, British Petroleum Ship FPSO, FSO, LNG & US Naval Services, BW oil tanker ship.
Education
Diploma Engineering Polytechnic
Tamil Nadu India. 04.2001 -
Skills
Inspection of coating works for structures, piping, pressure vessels and offshore assets
Stage wise inspection from surface preparation to final coating
Monitoring environmental conditions for application
Preparation and implementation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
Verification of compliance with specifications and international standards
Inspection of incoming materials and certifications
Preparation of QA/QC documentation and handover dossiers
Qualification testing of painters, blasters and applicators
Coordination with paint manufacturers’ technical representatives
Implementation of HSE requirements, PTW system and safety audits
Knowledge of international standards (ISO, NACE, SSPC, ASTM, IMO requirements) Surface profile measurement, DFT/WFT testing, adhesion testing Holiday (spark) testing for coatings and linings Inspection of passive fire protection (PFP) systems Inspection of insulation and cladding systems Corrosion assessment and prevention methods Review of method statements and procedures Preparation of NCRs, punch lists, and corrective action follow-up Witnessing of tests and trials (mock-ups, coating trials) Interface coordination with client, third-party inspectors, and classification societies Documentation control and final project close-out support Familiarity with offshore permit systems and SIMOPS environments Risk assessment participation (JSA / HAZID / HAZOP support) Experience in newbuild, maintenance, and shutdown projects
Certification
Coating inspector: NACE Level II certified CIP No: 14272.
Timeline
Painting, Coating, PFP & Insulation Superintendent
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
11.2025 - 02.2026
Painting, Coating, PFP & Insulation Superintendent
Nagapattinam Greenfield Refinery
09.2024 - 04.2025
Painting Superintendent - Major Upgrade Repair project
Transocean Eastern Private Ltd.
11.2015 - 05.2024
Painting Superintendent - FPSO Project, LNG Project
Transocean
03.2007 - 07.2015
Diploma Engineering Polytechnic
04.2001 -
Coordinator (Coating QA/QC & QHSE)
Haraco Service (Muehlhan Group) Pte. Ltd.
08.1995 - 12.2006