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Srinivasan Balaji Viswanath

Mobile:+91 8056980759 ,+91-8754747637(Tamil Nadu, India) ~Email:balavis27@yahoo.com,esltrichy@gmail.com


In quest of senior managerial assignments in Quality Assurance & Control, Welding, Painting Operations
with construction ,in-service organization of repute in Power, Oil and Gas Sectors
Professional Profile

A keen analyst with 15 years of experience in Inspection & Testing, Quality Assurance, Welding ,NDT, Painting, etc.
across in Oil, Gas, Power Sectors .

Presently working a freelancer, Consultant cum trainer in Mechanical Inspection, Welding, NDT, Quality Assurance
and Control areas.

Handled Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Boilers & its components, Piping, Pipelines & Structurals (involving
decks, jackets in construction of unmanned platforms) in Power, Oil & Gas industry.

Industry experience, with a specialized background in API visual inspection. Having extensive experience in API
570/510 Pressure vessel and piping inspection.Experience with various types of repairs on boilers, furnaces, tanks,
and pressure vessels and new construction. Well versed in API/ASME codes and have no issues navigating through
welding procedures, job packages (work scopes) or customer specific specifications on routine and or Turnaround .

Abilities in harmoniously managing day to day operations with a talent for Metallurgy Operations, Quality
Assurance, QMS Implementation & Compliance in line with industry best practices.

Domain expertise in Quality Management Systems as Management Representative, Internal Auditor, Process Audit,
Quality Assurance, Customer Complaint Analysis.

Coordinating projects for setting up facilities with accountability for strategic utilization & deployment of available
resources to achieve organizational objectives.

Facilitated Testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of plants for Power, Oil & Gas Industries.

Familiar with ASME codes such as ASME Sec I, ASME Sec II,ASME Sec V,ASME VIII Div 1,ASME Sec IX

Familiar with ASME Sec I,II,V,VIIIDiv1,IX,API-510,571,570,572,574,576,577,578,579,580,581,650,653,1104,


ASME B31.3,B31.3,B31.4, AWS D1.1, NACE, SSPC, AWWA D103 Standards & Specifications.

Technical Training Courses


CSWIP 3.2 (Senior Welding Inspector) by TWI, UK
BGAS Grade 2(Painting Inspector) by TWI, UK.
API-510, Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector
API-570, Authorized Piping Inspector
ASNT-level-III in MT
NDT level-II in PT, MT, RT & UT
Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2000 from LRQA
Completed Welding Engineer course by Indian Welding Society with the assistance of Welding Research Institute,
BHEL, Trichy, India
Completed Training for offshore TBOSIET & H2S/BA Awareness Programme
Areas of Expertise

QMS Implementation
Developing Quality Plans and Quality Control Procedures in accordance with contract requirements and applicable
Codes and Standards like ASME, AWS, IBR, ASTM, API etc.
Devising and implementing process & quality plan & reviewing analytical documents, general test procedures.
Reviewing and ensuring all contract documents that pertain to the quality aspects of the work to be performed
under the contract.
Compiling and reviewing pertinent records of inspection and test for individual job orders.
Ensuring implementation of HSE policy and HSE plan in my area of their jurisdiction.
Quality Assurance
Defining and managing Quality Assurance programs in the organization, review QMS process and suggest
improvements, in line with Global Best Practices.
Mapping, defining, analyzing processes as well as develop guidelines & standards to implement ISO-9001-2000
Frameworks and Quality maintenance.
Conducting training programs for employees on the concepts of QMS.

Developing & implementing Service Level Agreements between various functions & departments; analyzing results,
trends & suggesting corrective action for external customer satisfaction systems.
Applying the Coaching & Performance Concept to achieve a Total Quality Workforce; developing systems for
communicating standards through Training & Awareness Programs.
Testing & Inspection
Witnessing NDT operations such as Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic particle
testing, Hardness Testing, Positive Material Identification .Welding operations such as Welders Performance Test,
Welding Procedure Testing and Heat treatment.
Incoming Material inspection.
Coordinating with Third party Inspection Agencies, Clients & Contractors. Attending & Conducting Pre-Inspection &
Pre-Manufacturing Meetings.
Inspecting work in progress for conformance with the latest approved revisions of drawings and specifications and
verifying that finished work meets acceptance criteria.
Monitoring shop floor fabrication ensuring that production activities are in accordance with project specification
thereby preventing non conformance in process materials, during cutting, fit-ups, welding, NDT, inspection and
testing, painting and erection.
Ensuring Fit-ups are correctly made as per WPS and randomly checking that Internal Release Note Information is
correctly filled by the shop foreman for proper tractability information.
Inspection of Plates, Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Gaskets, Stud Bolts at Stockiest end as per respective materials
specifications, Codes, Standards & Clients Specifications.
Welding
Familiar with welding processes like SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW and related process.
Reviewing and commenting on subcontractors submitted welding and QC procedures prior to submission to field
quality manager and company.
Monitoring welding parameters, pre-heating & interpass temperatures as per approved WPS.
Providing information on material and weld traceability and NDT to check on welder performance, use of
consumables, welding machines, WPS etc.
Checking approved PWHT procedure is available, witness PWHT and review of Heat Treatment Chart.
Organizing and conducting inspection of fabrication items prior to painting by carrying out visual inspection for
welding and materials for finish and appearance.
Witness the processing of mechanical tests at the test house approved by the client. Verification of the witnessed
mechanical tests in the detailed report in which the results are collated.
Supervision of welders tests as they are performed to ensure compliance with the approved procedure and
specification throughout.
Determine the acceptability or not by visual means during and after the test.
Supervising and inspecting the joint preparation geometry and alignment. The welding electrode type and storage
conditions will also be checked against the specification and/or manufacturers recommendations.
Supervising welding processes to ensure that the correct polarity, voltage and current is being used. The currents
should be determined by means of tong meter tests. Also that the welding speed is within procedure requirements.
Offers assistance to the radiographic interpreter regarding repairs required to welds and also supervise and visually
inspect all weld repair operations carried out in accordance with the client approved weld procedure.
Make sure that completed welds are properly clean and free from oil, grease, weld spatter before x-ray on U/T/
Ensuring density and sensitivity of the radiograph and recording the findings.
Interpretation of radiographs of acceptable quality to the client approved specification and to recommend
acceptance or rejection of the weld.
Responsibility for ensuring that called up repair areas on rejected welds are adequately marked up
Interpretations of radiographs of acceptable quality after weld repairs have been completed.
Calling for verification and/or clarification of defects by means of ultrasonics to further establish the extent and
nature of a particular defect.
Piping Operations
Carrying out spot checks on radiography interpretation, cross checking ultrasonic testing and witness MPI and LPI
testing of weld.
Monitoring installation and testing of pipe work, valves, and other piping items. Review hydro test package, carry
out inspection of the lines prior to testing.
Monitoring / coordinating related NDT activities for piping & structural works.
Ensuring Fit-ups are correctly made as per WPS and randomly checking that Internal Release Note Information is
correctly filled by the shop foreman for proper tractability information. Assisting commissioning team during precommissioning activities.
Inspecting Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Air- cooled Heat exchangers, Condensers, Storage Tanks and
Dearators.

Documentation
Liaising with Documentation Clerks and coordinating for providing any missing information for the compilation and
coordinating Activities with external inspection Agencies.

Preparing ITPs.
Maintaining all the documents of appropriate quality records, making WPS, PQR and WPQ as per the standards as
well as preparing Inspection Reports and maintaining Records.

Career Highlights

Freelancer for Mechanical Inspection Cum Trainer

Sep 2013 to till date

ABS Industrial Verification (India) Pvt. Ltd.,


Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.,
ESL Industrial Support Services, Tamil Nadu
Magma Welding Tech,Tamil Nadu
Global Training Technical and Management Institute Pvt. Ltd.,Tamil Nadu
Ray sonic Integrity and Inspection Services Pvt. Ltd.,Kerala
GIWI Industrial Support Services, Tamil Nadu
Sree Energy Valves, Tamil Nadu
Shanmugha Forgings,Tamil Nadu
Appurva Industrial School of Excellence,Tamil Nadu
As a Third Party Inspector:
Prior to construction, familiar with the proposed construction schedule project plans and specifications, .During
construction, monitor the contractors works as per drawing, quality plan, procedure, WPS,WPQ etc., Direction
can be given based on the approved P.O, TDC, PQP, Quality control plan, Drawings, Procedures etc., Prepare
and submit weekly (or other frequency) inspection reports to the client.

Summarize construction activities as outlined below.

Review of Purchase Order (PO) to verify completeness

Review of exceptions and deviations to P.O.

Effective Reporting/inspection time schedule

Major Sub-order schedule

Production schedule/P.O.Delivery Date (Expediting)

Detecting deviations from standard specifications as early as possible in the manufacturing cycle

Monitoring compliance with standards, procedures and specifications

Providing accurate and timely reporting

Non-Conformance and Concession Request Procedure

Visit of Vendors site (QC facilities, Calibration, Safety)

Inspection Release Note Issuance

Provision of all necessary QA/QC forms.

Vendor Assessment/Surveillance

Quality Audits

Qualification/Vendor Audits/Assessment

Customer Audits/Assessment

Internal Audits and

Finalizing Inspection & Test Plan (Criticality Rating)


Identification of special Test & Inspection Procedures
Traceability of materials and certification
Monitoring the manufacturing, inspection and/or testing of materials
Assuring compliance to manufacturers and clients requirements.
Ensuring quality of products

Qualification of personnel (welders, NDT)

Manufacturer QC Data Report preparation


As a Trainer :

Training for API_510,570,580 ,CSWIP 3.1,3.2.2 as per the book of knowledge and course contents

NDT training level I and II for PT,MT,RT and UT as per ASNT-TC-1A

Training in ASME sex IX for how to prepare WPS,PQR and WPQ

Drawings and Specifications. Reading ,intrept and evaluation of codes. Knowledge of welding symbols and of

welding definitions and terminology.Regarding Base Material and Welding Materials. Instructs students on base
materials and their weldabability ability characteristics and on welding filler metal types and characteristics.
Equipment instruction on the characteristics and operation of various power sources and other
related equipment, provides basic safety instruction in the use of the equipment, troubleshoots and
demonstrates the proper use of equipment.
Review of Instructions. Review the written welding instructional materials to determine that they comply
with the appropriate code or standard. Write new welding procedure qualification instruction or lesson plans
and shall be able to perform all testing required to qualify welding students.
Evaluation of Training. Evaluates the performance of welding students to verify that they are properly
trained and qualified in accordance with the applicable welding procedures. Reviews and verifies that the
work being performed follows the instructions.
Inspection. Performs visual inspections of the "in-process" and completed weldments to confirm that they
comply with the codes and standards.
Prepares clear and concise reports of the reviews, inspection results, and performance data.
Instructs welding safety in accordance with ANSI Z49.1,
Deliver training at a high standard to students in NDT as required.
Develop programs of learning activities including planning, preparing, delivering and researching
training sessions.
Prepare learning materials.
Check and assess students' work and give constructive feedback on their performance.
Invigilate examinations and ensure awarding body standards are met. Maintain accurate records of
training for all students as required by the company.
Provide feedback on all training activities to the company.
Liaise with other specialist and NDT professionals both internally and externally in order to ensure
Contemporary thinking and practice is brought into training in the methods and sectors taught.
Master examination samples preparation as required.
Attend training courses as required to further own qualifications and enhance training abilities.
Deliver training at a high standard to students in Painting and Coating Inspection as required.

BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED Mumbai Refinery


Feb 14 to May14
API Plant Inspector Pressure Vessel

An understanding of plant equipment, process conditions, failure mechanisms and repair procedures

Performed inspections (External, Internal, OnStream)


Recommended equipment repairs.
Prepared detailed inspection reports.
Followed appropriate safety procedures.
Performed visual inspection of completed works.
Completing required inspections and updating and maintaining inspection records

Reporting equipment condition, and making technical recommendations for repair and maintenance.

Receiving Final inspections

Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipment

Preparing final documentation of checklist,Histroy/Observations,NDT reports,Hydrotest reports,


Shut down highlights, Notification made and its resolution, updates status
Veesons Energy Systems Pvt. Limited,Tiruchy
Manager/Quality Assurance and Control

Jan2012 to Sep2013

Quality Manual-ISO,ASME: Review ,Revision, Control of distribution and retrieval .


Quality Systems Procedures
Standard Quality Assurance Plans(SQP)-review and control
Customer approval of Quality Plans(CQP)
Technical delivery conditions (TDC)
Quality Control Procedures(QCP)
Standard Inspection procedures (SIP)
Inspection check list
Processing of Non Conformance Reports- disposal, root cause analysis , CA/PA.
Site complaints-processing, disposal, analysis and Presentation in PCM
Organizing product committee meeting IPP
Site QAP,FQA checklists
Internal Audit on product and process
ISO internal audit
ASME Code Book maintenance, updating of Quality Control Manual (ASME) in line with addenda
NDT Level III coordination
NDE personnel qualification and renewal
Calibration of instruments and gauges
Approved Vendor Directory vendor evaluation, visits, registration
Review and approval of Supplier QAP- for SD components
Quality training

Preparation, revision, distribution and control of Quality Documents such as QCM/QP/SIP etc.
Receiving, Inprocess and Final inspections
Calibration of Measuring and Test Equipments
Liaison with External Inspection Agencies
Liaison with Customers on quality matters
Inspection of Bought Out Items such as Conveyors, Bearings,Couplings,Fans,Feeders,
Approval of Data Books, MDR,MPDR for Boiler components as applicable
Internal Auditing, System implementation and Monitoring

MAERSK OIL OF QATAR


Plant Inspector

Familiar with selection of appropriate inspection technique for the stationery equipments and piping.
Expertise in preparing inspection plan and schedule for External, Internal and on-stream inspection in line with
applicable standards and damage mechanisms.
Expertise in preparing Turnaround inspection plan and scope of inspection/NDT methods based on the
frequency and degradation mechanisms.
Expertise in various materials used for different applications used in Process plants.
Good knowledge in corrosion / degradation mechanisms and mitigation methods.
In-process inspection in the fabrication of pipe works, structural works, pressure vessels, tanks.
Prepare QAPs, ITPs, WPSs and witness procedure / welder qualification tests.
Inspection of static equipment and associated piping in on-stream and during scheduled turnaround.
Knowledge on RBI and determining inspection frequency of stationery equipments and piping
Expertise in providing technical supports to process plants during plant operations and shutdowns.
Carrying out internal inspection of stationery equipments during turnaround and plant outages.
Expertise in handling specialized Inspection equipments such as PMI, Industrial Video-scope.
Familiar with pressure vessel and piping design calculations such as MAWP, required thickness for the stationery
equipments.
Working Knowledge in reviewing process data sheets, design calculations and engineering drawings.
Developing and review of Inspection and Testing Plan and welding procedure for repair jobs as well as
fabrication jobs
Liaise with contractors, licensors, and other agencies for smooth implementation of the project
Completing required inspections and updating and maintaining inspection records
Reporting equipment condition, and making technical recommendations for repair and maintenance.
Writing Technical Reports,Repair procedures.
Collect and analyze data, generate conclusions and make recommendations
Processing of Non Conformance Reports- disposal, root cause analysis , CA/PA.

MAERSK OIL OF QATAR


Piping Cum Welding Inspector

Feb 10 to Nov11

Aug08-to Dec10

Ensure that the quality of work produced by the contractor is in accordance with the project drawings,
specifications, codes, and Maersk standards.
Carrying out spot checks on Hardness, Radiography interpretation, physically cross checking ultrasonic testing and
witness MPI and LPI testing of weld.
Monitoring / coordinating related NDT activities for piping
Ensuring Fit-ups are correctly made as per WPS and randomly checking that Internal Release Note Information is
correctly filled by the shop foreman for proper tractability information.
Monitoring Line History Sheet of piping before hydro test.
Monitoring whether the THIRD PARTY INSPECTIONS is as per the Contractual requirements.
Ensure piping and mechanical inspection attendance for all working hours at all locations, as directed by the
Construction Manager
Possess a sound knowledge of workshop fabrication techniques and field erection methodology including
dimensional control activities.
Ensure that any piping and mechanical work which requires completion offshore is recorded and clearly identified
on engineering interface schedules.
Ensure that pipe, pipe fittings, and valve certification plus positive material identification (PMI) results are identified
and maintained for traceability where necessary.
Monitoring of hydro-test packs, air blowing, flushing, pressure testing, preservation additives, draining and drying,
reinstatement and MC documentation
Interface with construction and documentation personnel.
To participate in punch listing activities together with contractor & BV to raise master consolidated punch lists.

ANSALDO CALDAIE S.P.A., ITALY


Asst. Manager (Quality Control)

Jul07-Aug08

looking after job responsibilities includes;


Continual Improvement through Quality Systems.
Development of quality components through FMEA.
Trained and guided teams on towards identifying factors critical to quality, reducing process variation, improving
capabilities & increasing stability.
Actively involved in liasioning with NDT Subcontractor for NDT activities like RT / UT / MT / PT on Tanks, Piping &
Structural Steel.
Witnessing Inspection activities like Raw Material Verification, Fitup, Welding Inspection, Mechanical Testing,
Dimensional, Hydro-testing, Pneumatic Testing, Final Inspection and Painting.
Major Projects Handled
Quality In charge of 420tph boiler (2 nos.) for IOCL Panipat Project.

Involved in review of Material Test Certificates, Welding Procedure Qualification, Welder Performance Qualification &
Welding Consumables Certificates.

Witnessing Procedure Qualification, Welders & Welding operator Performance Qualification.

Random Witnessing of various NDT methods like PT, MT & UT, review of RT films.

Monitoring & reviewing of Heat Treatment chart, Material Test Certificates and calibration reports.

Monitoring of activities like electrode backing, preheating, Inter-pass temperature, witnessing of hydro test and
pneumatic test.

Facilitating coordination with Third Party Inspector from Lloyds Register of Asia & preparation of Quality Dossier.

VELOSI CERTIFICATION LLC, QATAR


Inspection Engineer

Major Projects Handled

Inspection Services for onshore inspection of Ras Laffan Olefin Project _RC2 through Technip involving
construction of pressure vessels (Sited at DOPET)

Inspection Services for onshore inspection of Ras Laffan to Mesaieed Ethane Transmission Pipeline Project
through Tekfen involving construction of cross country pipeline of 24 and 20 with 9.57 mm wall thickness.

BUREAU VERITAS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD., MUMBAI


Surveyor

Jan07 Jul07

Aug04 Dec06

Major Projects Handled


Inspection services for offshore inspection of Structural Modifications, Piping Spool Installation(
Modification) for L&Ts 9 Clamp on Project of ONGC(in Mumbai High)

Topside

Inspection Services for Onshore Inspection of 9 Wellhead Platform Project of ONGC through L&T Mumbai
involving construction of unmanned platform incorporates piping, decks, jackets (sited at Hazira, Surat,
Gujarat, India)

Inspection Services for Onshore Inspection of MUT Project ONGC through HHI, Mumbai involving in
construction of piping and cross country pipelines(sited at M/S OHCS, Thane , M/s ABAN, Kalamboli and
Uran Gas Plant Of ONGC, Mumbai, India)

Inspection services for Onshore inspection of Pipe Replacement Project project of ONGC through L&T
Mumbai involving in construction of a) pipe coatings of CTE and CWC.b) Monel Sheathing, Anode
manufacturing & installation, Pipe bending of 5D,LR. (Sited at M/S PSL, Kandla, Gujarat, India)

Inspection Services for Onshore Inspection of Pipe Replacement Project of ONGC through L&T Mumbai
involving construction of unmanned platform incorporates piping, clamps, I-tubes,Deck Extension (sited at
Hazira, Surat, Gujarat, India)

G.B. ENGG. ENTERPRISES PVT. LTD., TRICHY


Sr. Engineer (QA/QC)

Jul99 Aug04

Involved in process inspection of various equipments at shop viz., Boilers, Heat Exchangers, Pressure vessels,
Piping, Structurals etc.

Coordinated with many international clients and Third Party Inspection Agencies.

Investigated & analyzed customer complaints to determine correction, corrective action & preventive action.

Involved in writing Manual, Procedures, Work Instruction, Guidelines, Inspection and Test Plans, Technical delivery
conditions for relevant Projects, recertification of ISO 9001:2000, and recertification of ASME U & S Stamps.

Witnessing of various testing methods like Hydrostatic test, Pneumatic test, Ball test, Sponge test, etc.

Special Assignments & Achievements

Inspection Engineer for Demo Vessel for getting U-stamp from ASME In M/S GB Engg. Ent. Pvt. Ltd.

Surveyor-in-charge for Pipe Replacement Project (phase-3) of M/S ONGC in M/S L&T, Hazira and carried
out various Inspection activities particularly in NDT involving UT T, K, Y joints in BVIS,Mumbai.

Surveyor-in-charge for Mumbai Uran Trunk Line Project of M/S ONGC in M/S Hyundai Heavy Industries
thru M/S Aban Constructions and carried out various Inspection activities which involves pipeline
inspection nearly 30000 inch diameter as per B31.3 in BVIS,Mumbai.

Actively took part in multi discipline activities in Maersk oil Qatar Package 14 project for punch point
killing.

Handled various parties, clients for firm approval and vendor evaluation in M/S VESPL.

Education

B.E (Mechanical)
Bharathidasan University, India in 1999 with first class
Computer Proficiency:
MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power-point, Auto CAD

Membership
Member of Indian Welding Society
Member of Indian Society of Non Destructive Testing
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3rd November, 1977


No: 9, First Greens Street, Bharathi Nagar, Crawford, Trichy - 620012,
Tamil Nadu, India
Number: H5796639; Date of issue: 27-08-2009; Date of expiry: 26-08-2019
Place of issue: Tamil Nadu
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