Role of QA/QC Engineer/Inspector in Desco

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Table of Contents

Project Site Organogram

QA/QC Engineers
QA/QC Inspectors
Certified QA/QC Engineers/Inspectors
Skill Sets for QA/QC Engineer
Skill Sets for QA/QC Inspectors
Career Path in Descon Engineering

Project Site Organogram

Site Manager

CM

I/C E&P

I/C HSE

I/C Stores

I/C QA&QC

I/C Admin

QA/QC Engineer

QA/QC Inspector

QA/QC Supervisor

I/C Procurement

I/C Planning

I/C Subco

Certifications for Inspectors & Engineers

CSWIP
BGAS-CSWIP Examinations
NACE Coating Inspector Program (CIP)

CSWIP
What is CSWIP?
Which CSWIP Certifications can you attain?

What is CSWIP?
Certification Scheme for Welding and/or Inspection Personnel
(CSWIP) is a certification scheme of TWI group company (UK)
A mark of competence for a wide range of people engaged in
welding and/or inspection related jobs in building, operating,
inspecting and repairing high integrity welded plant

Which CSWIP Certifications can you

attain?

CSWIP 3.1
CSWIP 3.2
BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Gr I
BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Gr II/III

CSWIP 3.1
Objectives
to understand factors which influence the quality of fusion
welds in steels
to recognise characteristics of commonly used welding
processes in relation to quality control
to interpret drawing instructions and symbols to ensure that
specification

CSWIP 3.1
Codes and Standards
The make up of typical application standards.

Terminology
Welds, joints, weld face, toe, root, throat, leg length, HAZ,
fusion boundary.
Terminology for defects.

Consumables
The identification of consumables to British, European, ISO
and American standards.
Coating types and fluxes. Shielding gas compositions.
Electride and filler wire compositions.
The storage and drying of electrodes and fluxes, matching
consumables (electrodes with shielding gases, electrode
with fluxes).

Contd.

CSWIP 3.1
Visual examination and dimensional
checking before and after welding

Weld preparations and fit up

Dimensions and shape of finished welds
Defects.
Codes requirements.

Identification of pre-heat
Application and control.

Safety
Health and safety requirements and practices

Contd.

CSWIP 3.1
Material

Size: thickness, lengths, diameters

Type: grade composition against documentation
Condition: cleanliness and surface for welding
Heat treatment conditions and distortion

Welding Processes
The effect of variations in welding parameters. The influence
of process on appearance and penetration, centreline
cracking. British, American and ISO symbols on drawings

Welding Procedures and welder approvals and

their control
British, European, American and other systems of procedures
and welder approval and appropriate documentation

Contd.

CSWIP 3.1
Quality Control of Welding
The implementation of quality controls and in-process
inspection.
Organization and records

Destructive Tests
The selection and purpose of all destructive tests specified
in standards.
Assessment of results

Non-destructive Tests
The methods, capabilities and limitations, and assessment
of reports related to penetrant, magnetic particles,
radiographic and ultrasonic testing of parent materials and
welded joints
Contd.

CSWIP 3.1
Weld Defects
Identification of defects. Reasons for their occurrence and
acceptance

Distortion
The influence of welding techniques on distortion.
The control of distortion
The influence of heat treatment and machining

Reporting
The preparation of technical reports on all aspects of
inspection referred to above

CSWIP 3.2
Objectives
to understand the various facets of welding inspection and
quality control
to assess the validity of a welding procedure
to recognise origins of weld defects
to interpret features of a fracture surface and prepare
detailed reports
to scr

CSWIP 3.2
Supervision of welding inspectors and record
keeping
Supervisory techniques and the duties of a supervisor
including comprehensive record keeping

Certification of Compliance
Requirements of typical contracts, codes & specifications

NDT
Factors affecting the detectibility of weld defects by the
various NDT methods. A detailed knowledge of verification of
NDT results and reports for conventional volumetric and
surface methods. An outline knowledge of special NDT
techniques.

Contd.

CSWIP 3.2
Weld Defects
Factors influencing the information of weld defects and their
avoidance. Acceptability of defects in relation to written
specification requirements.

Weld drawing
The understanding and interpretation of weld drawings

Quality Assurance
Quality assurance and quality control procedures and their
implementation

Endorsement (Optional)
Interpretation of weld radiographs.
Contd.

BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Gr II/III

BGAS-CSWIP is a paint inspection/testing certification
Candidates will go for certification with or without
experience in the painting industry

Objectives

to recognize and identify the benefits/disadvantages of

paint systems
to understand methods of application and testing
to understand paint system inspections
to interpret requirements of standards
to pass BGAS-CSWIP examination

BGAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector Gr I

Candidates who already hold BGAS-CSWIP grades 3 and 2 in
paint/painting inspection
Deals with offshore practices

Objectives
to recognise zones and structures of offshore platforms
to recognise the dangers and the safety precautions
required when working offshore
to understand the importance and nature of fireproof
coatings
to understand paint systems and their use

Examination Requirements
Safety and Safe Working Practice
Qualification Requirements: Welding
Welding Theory
Welding Practical
Mechanical Testing

Qualification Requirements: Radiography

Radiation Safety
Radiography Theory
Radiography Practical
Interpretation of Radiographs
Contd

Examination Requirements

Qualification Requirements: Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic Theory
Ultrasonic Practical

Qualification Requirements: Magnetic And

Penetrant Techniques
Crack Detection Theory
Crack Detection Practical

Qualification Requirements: Coatings (site &

mill applied)
Mill & Site (core)
Mill (extra)
Site (extra)

Contd

Examination Requirements
Qualification Requirements: Painting

Grade 3
9.2 Grade
9.3 Grade
9.4 Grade
9.5 Grade
9.6 Grade

2
1
4
5A
5B

Qualification Requirements -: Agricultural /

Environmental

NACE
What is NACE?
Objectives
Which NACE Certifications can you attain?

What is NACE?
NACE coating Inspector Program (CIP) training programs are
the best and most comprehensive training programs in the
industrial coating business
This certification is geared towards persons involved with
coatings projects inspectors, applicators, blasters,
manufacturers, owners' representatives, specifiers, and
technical salesmen

Objectives

be a quality assurance program for the coatings industry,

set easy-to-measure standards for knowledge and skills
expectations of employees,
improve the overall credibility and stature of the coatings
industry worldwide.

Which NACE Certifications can you

attain?
NACE CIP Level I
NACE CIP Level II

NACE CIP Level I

This program covers the basics of corrosion that relates to

industrial coatings

NACE CIP Level II

geared to individuals who have already completed CIP Level

I
steel and non-steel substrates as well as surface
preparation,
coating types,
inspection criteria
failure modes for various coatings including specialized
coatings and linings

Benefits in Descon Engineering

Approval and Reimbursement

Upon the successful completion of the course /
examination, the Company shall reimburse the financial
charges of attaining the certification to the employee. The
100 % reimbursable financial charges shall include the
Training / Examination / Certification payment made by the
employee to the Certifying Agency / Body. The reimbursable
amount may also include any accrued Boarding / Lodging
charges for the said purpose, but not exceeding AED / QR /
SR 1000.00.

Benefits in Descon Engineering

Remuneration
As per the deployment criteria, each Project shall offer a
minimum remuneration to the certified inspectors. The
minimum salary for projects based in the Middle East shall be
AED / SR / QR 3500.00 per month for an eight (08) hour
workday. The employee will be paid whatever is greater of the
two.
If an Inspector attains certification during the course of a
project, the remuneration package shall be increased by 40% of
his existing salary, or to a minimum revised gross salary of
AED / SR / QR 3500.00, whichever is higher, based on the
required approval. On acquiring certification Inspectors
deployed at projects in Pakistan would be given a raise equal to
the 40% of his existing gross salary or to a minimum revised
gross salary of PKR 25000/- whichever is greater of the two.

Skill Set for QA/QC Engineer

Certification
Codes, Standards and Specifications
Engineering Drawings & Data
Quality Assurance
Mechanical
Civil
Electrical & Instrumentation
Documentation
HSE
Company Systems
Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Soft Skills
Skill Set for QA/QC Engineer

Skill Set for QA/QC Inspectors

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Career Path in Descon

Career Path for QA & QC Engr

Site Manager

Project completion within time and budget

Requisite technical backup to the site team
Manages the cash flow
Deals with the customer to enhance their trust in the
company
Interpretation of contract
Preparation of project budget
Cost Monitoring
Material Management & Stores
Planning & Scheduling
Procurement
QHSE Procedures & Incentive Schemes
Source Mobilization
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Construction Manager
Implementation of Project Mobilization Plan
Sourcing and Selection of Manpower
Planned E&P Resources are available & deployed according
to E&P Deployment Plans
Material & Consumables
Planning & Execution
Cost Control & Monitoring
Subcontracting
Main Contract
Policies & Procedures

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I/C QA&QC

Project Contract & Specification

Quality Planning and Implementation
Resource Management
Progress and Budgetary Control
Receiving Inspection
Documents and Data Control
Subcontractors / Suppliers Qualification
Control of Inspection Measuring and Test Equipments
Laboratory Control
Special Processes Inspection
Coordination With Customer
Reporting of Cost Of Quality
EMR Meeting
Control of Non-conforming Products
Contd

I/C QA&QC

IMS Records
Training
Value Addition
Awareness Programs
DIMS Objectives Commitment
CAPA Culture
IMS Audits

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