Curriculum VitaeN.K SANTHOSH KUMARLekshmi (H) Kuttemperoor (Post), MannarAlapuzha-689623Kerala - StateINDIA.        (Res.) +91-479-2310831   Mobile: +91-9496425020Present Location: Kuwait    (                      msdsds((((99Tel :  (M) +96560032350Email: santhosh831@gmail.com      More than Fifteen (16) years of experience (including 15 years in Gulf) as a QA/QC Engineer/Inspector, in esteemed organizations In Quality Control Activities conforming To the International Standards for Piping, Fabrication, Testing, Pre-commissioning and commissioning related to Power, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Industrial projects etc. Check Materials certification and Identification on receipt of materials, Valves and Equipment from vendor.  OBJECTIVE:  Quest to work in real professional atmosphere, which enhances my skills and improve spectrum of knowledge KEY SKILLS: • Specialization in  Quality Assurance & Quality Control- Piping and Hydro test/pneumatic test• Trained and Experience in ASNT Level II in RT, UT, PT and MT• Knowledge of Piping- construction on shore and offshore  • Trained & Experience in using MS Projects• Working Experience of total 15 yrs with International Companies • Good Team player with good presentation, strong interpersonal & communication skills OTHER TRAINING & CERTIFICATION • Saudi Aramco Approved Piping Inspector (SAP NO : 70009441)• Amiantit / Bondstrand Training Certificate in Handling & Assembly of Quick Lock Taper Joint, Key-lock Mechanical Joint & Butt-Wrap Joint RTR Piping• Seminar Attending & Training Future Pipe Industry (FPI)    EDUCATION: Discipline               : Diploma in Mechanical EngineeringInstitution              : State Board of Technical Education, Kerala State, India   Year of completion:  June- 1994    IT SKILLS: MS-Office, Word Excel, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate, California based Institute) & Internet /email Browsing.  PERSONEL PROFILE: Age                        : 38Nationality             : IndianLanguages Known   : English, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil (Speak, read & write)Civil Status            : marriedPassport Details     : F 5276672, Valid up to 13 May 2015  FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:   Power, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas Refineries From April 2011 to Till DateDesignation: QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical)  Company:     M/S. SAIPEM S.P.A   Kuwait Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Contractor: SAIPEM S.P.A   (ENI Group)            Project:       New Booster Station BS-171 (West Kuwait)  Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:    Verification of materials FIT-UP Inspection of piping Weld visual inspection of piping and structures Monitoring of various welding process like GTAW, SMAW. and SAW Quality control and  inspection of under ground piping-GRP $ GRE Inspection of BELL $  SPIGOT joints by sealing test and  BUTT $  STRAP  joints Inspection of BARCOL HARDNESS and  HYDROSTATIC  TEST and its  documentations From July 2009 to March 2011Designation: QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical)Company:     M/S. BONATTI SPA Karabatan, Atyrau, KAZAKHSTAN Client: AGIP KCOContractor: AGIP (ENI Group)Project:        Kasaghan onshore development project Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:  Preparing Procedures and method statements for Mechanical Engineering activities including Piping-Welding , Equipments ,Structure obtain approval for the same inspection and testing plans & ensuring that the inspection stages are properly defined and implemented Performing internal quality audits  Identifying defects and non-conformity & initiating corrective and/or preventive actions To prepare daily inspection program and to carry out the inspection as per schedule, coordinating with client for inspection and releasing the activity to the execution team for further actions To maintain the quality documents and handing over the same to the client at the end of the project Planning, Execution, Control and Supervision of all activities like Pneumatic testing, Hydro testing, Watering, Dewatering, pressurizing, Depressurizing etc of pipeline of different material like, SS, CS(Corrosion resistance alloy lined/claded inside),LTCS, Nickel alloy and GRE carrying hydrocarbon at high pressure range, in compliance with Project specification, International codes and Project HSE plan. Communicates and interfaces with other engineering disciplines, Coordination with Pipe engineers, QA/QC and HSE team in the organization and those of client for related activities. Attending/generating punch points as a part of mechanical completion activities. Confirm there are no category A punch list items. Monitor work permit issuances and check strict implementation of all safety requirements during testing & pre-commissioning works. Review of Hydro test Package and check the limit of test pack. Confirm all valves are set to the pre test position shown in the system P&ID limits. Isolation Hand Valves has been set in positions specified by the checklist prior to the test. Verify that all instruments has been installed, tested and connected. Check pipeline hangers and supports for any damages and possibility for movement on sliding supports. All necessary blinds has been installed as per isolation plan. Confirm all spectacle blinds and temporary commissioning spades are in the pre test position shown in the system P&ID limits. Ensure direction and location of check valves do not interfere with pressuring or de-pressuring the system. Do line walk and final inspection in preparation for testing. Execution and inspection on hydro test, pneumatic test and leak test. Check flange connections for leaks, if any leaks are found, bleed off pressure, repair the leaks, and build up pressure again. Reinstall package and submit to pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. Identify restrains on the progress of pre-commissioning work in order to provide timely resolution and/or to minimize disruption. Preparation of pre-commissioning procedures like air blowing, water flushing, etc, and carried out the same activities on field. Perform the lube oil flushing of cooling water pumps, boiler feed water pump, boiler fuel gas recirculation fan, gas turbine, bog booster compressors, air compressor, oxidation compressors, C2 treated compressor and nitrogen make up compressor. Conduct tightness test on each line system and verify the occurrence of leaks. Supervise the work prior to mechanical completion, assisted by commissioning support group.  Ensure isolation and purging according to the safety procedure in case that system, facility or unit is subjected for maintenance or repairs.   To carry out the punch list and instruct the execution team to repair and get it inspected by the client Attending meeting and audits with the clients and auditors Coordinating internal Company auditing Train and instruct the inspectors for the following activities Weld visual inspection of piping and structure.  From September 2008 to May 2009Designation: QA/QC Inspector (Piping and Mechanical)                   Company:     TECHNIP-ITALY S.P.A, Al- Khobar, Saudi ArabiaClient: Yansab (Sabic)Contractor: Technip Italy.S.P.A Project:        Yansab Olefins Plant Yanbu K.S.A Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:   Check the material certificate, chemical composition, and the physical properties Verification of materials FIT-UP Inspection of piping Weld visual inspection of piping and structures Monitoring of various welding process like GTAW, SMAW. and SAW Quality control and  inspection of under ground piping-GRP $ GRE Inspection of BELL $  SPIGOT joints by sealing test and  BUTT $  STRAP  joints Inspection of BARCOL HARDNESS and  HYDROSTATIC  TEST and its  documentations Supporting and  alignments Guidance to radiography technicians for using correct technique Interpretation $ Evaluation of radiographic films according to acceptance  standard  like ASME SECTON8B31.3                                                                                  Evaluation of discontinuities for different type of metals  and  weld joints by UT,RT,MPT and DPT with  respect to   acceptance standards Preparation of Quality  assurance plan , Inspection  test plan and various types of  Quality control procedures like RT,UT,MPT,DPT,PWHT,SAND BLASTING,PICKLING, PASSIVATION,HARDNESS TEST   (pneumatic $ hydrostatic) and WELD REPAIR  etc.. Preparation of WELDING CONSUMABLES requirements as per norms ISO CLEARANCE, FLUSHING, BLOWING AND  LINE RE INSTATEMENT inspection and documentations Mechanical clearance for LOOPS and TESTING like  Hydro test, Pneumatic test, Pad test and Leak test Maintaining data for Piping spools-fabrication/welding / QC release/Painting / Release to site. Reviewing all QC/NDT documentations done by Subcontractor  From January 2008 to August 2008 Designation: QA/QC Inspector (Piping and Mechanical) Company:     Modern Arab Construction Co. Ltd. (MAC), Saudi ArabiaClient: Saudi AramcoContractor: Snamprogetti, Saudi Arabia LtdProject:        Khurais Crude Facilities (KUC) K.S.A Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:   Maintaining data for Piping spools-fabrication/welding / QC release/Painting / Release to site. Reviewing all QC/NDT documentations done by Subcontractor Check the material certificate, chemical composition, and the physical properties Maintaining data for Piping spools-fabrication/welding / QC release/Painting / Release to site. Reviewing all QC/NDT documentations done by Subcontractor Inspection for Control tracing-Single element and Double element Inspection of structural members like BEAMS, COLUMN, BRACES, SHIMS, PLATES, SUPPORTS etc Inspection and documentations for ALIGNMENT and LEVELNESS accordance with project requirements Inspection for Bolt torque of structural members and Anchor Bolts Inspection for painting and any kind of defects prior to the release of steel structures for further works Making documents for site modifications like RFI,MDM and  FCS  Preparation of  Dozier for final submission Inspection of different kind of equipment static and rotary as per the client specification and ITP’s Inspection for the alignment of different types of pumps for process plant and petrochemical refineries With reverse and face-periphery methods and evaluations Monitoring equipment preservations in site and lay down areas and related inspections and documentations Inspection of static equipment from the equipments receiving stages to he final equipment closure, its documentations and handover   From February 2006 to November 2007 Designation: QA/QC Inspector (Piping and Mechanical)Company:     Modern Arab Construction Co. Ltd. (MAC), Saudi ArabiaClient: Saudi AramcoContractor: Snamprogetti, Saudi Arabia LtdProject:        Gas Treat & Compression Facilities, Hawiyah-K.S.A Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:  Installation of plumbing materials and equipment according to the standards Inspection of piping erection and fabrication as per shop and filed weld, Inspection of the same Visual inspection of materials prior to use Verifying calibration records for testing and inspection requirements. Inspection of pipe support fabrication; Inspection of pipe spool fabrication as per isometric drawing  Preparing pre Punch list prior to hydro test Monitoring of welding, Preheating, Post weld heat treatment & Radiography Prepare and submit inspection reports of fit-ups, dimensional, visual and material smarmy for proper document and approval. Surveillance inspection of piping assembly, erection and fabrication to conform to the quality procedure and specification Prepare Plumbing material list and coordinate with inspection and installation. Checking and As built revision of isometric drawing and P & ID Inspection of shop fabrication of piping spools and supports. Visual Inspection of pipeline and preparing QC Punch list after installation and coordinate with the responsible field engineer or supervisor for its completion. Conducting Fit-up flush grinding, R-pad inspection Preparing test package as per Component list and line class Verification of materials FIT-UP Inspection of  piping      From March 2004 to December 2005 Designation: QA/QC Inspector (Piping and Mechanical)Company:     Modern Arab Construction Co. Ltd. (MAC), Saudi ArabiaClient: Saudi AramcoContractor: Technip Saudi Arabia LtdProject:        Sulfur Recovery Unit, Riyadh Refinery, K.S.A  Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:  Inspection of pressure test (Hydro/Pneumatic and commodity Test) according to piping class, their test limit and required pressure Reviewing all QC/NDT documentations done by Subcontractor Check the material certificate, chemical composition, and the physical properties Verification of materials FIT-UP Inspection of  piping Weld visual inspection of piping and structures Monitoring of various welding process like GTAW, SMAW. and SAW Quality control  and  inspection of under ground piping-GRP $ GRE Inspection of BELL  $  SPIGOT joints by sealing test and  BUTT $  STRAP  joints Inspection of BARCOL HARDNESS  and  HYDROSTATIC  TEST and its  documentations Guidance to radiography technicians  for using correct technique Interpretation $ Evaluation of radiographic films according to acceptance  standard  like ASME SECTON8B31.3                                                                                  Evaluation of discontinuities for different type of metals and weld joints by    From May 2003 to January 2004 Designation: QA/QC Piping Inspector Company:     Modern Arab Construction Co. Ltd. (MAC), Saudi ArabiaClient: Saudi AramcoContractor: Technip FranceProject:        Maintain Gas Compression Capacity Project, Abqaiq Gas Plants Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:  UT,RT,MPT and DPT with  respect to   acceptance standards Preparation of Quality  assurance plan , Inspection  test plan and various types of  Quality control procedures like RT,UT,MPT,DPT,PWHT,SAND BLASTING,PICKLING, PASSIVATION,HARDNESS TEST   (pneumatic $ hydrostatic) and WELD REPAIR  etc.. Preparation of WELDING CONSUMABLES requirements as per norms ISO CLEARANCE, FLUSHING,BLOWING AND  LINE RE INSTATEMENT inspection and documentations Mechanical clearance for LOOPS and  TESTING like  Hydro test, Pneumatic test, Pad test and Leak test Maintaining data for Piping spools-fabrication/welding / QC release/Painting / Release to site. Reviewing all QC/NDT documentations done by Subcontractor Check the material certificate, chemical composition, and the physical properties Maintaining data for Piping spools-fabrication/welding / QC release/Painting / Release to site. Inspection and documentations for ALIGNMENT and LEVELNESS accordance with project requirements Inspection for Bolt torque of structural members and Anchor Bolts Inspection for painting and any kind of defects prior to the release of steel structures for further works  From April 2001 to June 2002 Designation: QA/QC Piping Inspector Company:     Modern Arab Construction Co. Ltd. (MAC), Saudi ArabiaClient: Saudi AramcoContractor: Technip FranceProject:      Expand Waste Water Treatment & Effluent Reuse Facility,                                Saudi Aramco Dhahran Area Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:  Reviewing all QC/NDT documentations done by Subcontractor Inspection for Control tracing-Single element and Double element Inspection of structural members like BEAMS, COLUMN, BRACES, SHIMS, PLATES, SUPPORTS etc Inspection and documentations for ALIGNMENT and LEVELNESS accordance with project requirements Inspection for Bolt torque of structural members and Anchor Bolts   Inspection for painting and any kind of defects prior to the release of steel                                          structures for further works Making documents for site modifications like RFI, MDM and FCS  Preparation of  Dozier for final submission Inspection of different kind of equipment static and rotary as per the client specification and ITP’s Inspection for the alignment of different types of pumps for process plant and petrochemical refineries With reverse and face-periphery methods and evaluations Monitoring equipment preservations in site and lay down areas and related inspections and documentations Inspection of static equipment from the equipments receiving stages to he final equipment closure, its documentations and handover  Check the material certificate, chemical composition, and the physical properties Maintaining data for Piping spools-fabrication/welding / QC release/Painting / Release to site. Reviewing all QC/NDT documentations done by Subcontractor  From August 1999 to March 2000 Designation: QA/QC Piping Inspector Company:     Modern Arab Construction Co. Ltd. (MAC), Saudi ArabiaClient: SCECOContractor: GE /RaytheonProject:      1200 MW Combined Cycle Power Station PP9 Riyadh for SCECO Job Responsibility / Scope of Work:   Deputed to under ground $ above ground piping  inspection Inspection of BELL  &  SPIGOT joints by sealing test and  BUTT $  STRAP joints Inspection of BARCOL HARDNESS HYDROSTATIC  TEST and its  documentations Supporting and alignments Guidance to radiography technicians  for using correct technique Interpretation & Evaluation of radiographic films according to acceptance  standard  like ASME SECTON8B31.3  Evaluation of discontinuities for different type of  metals  and  weld joints by UT,RT,MPT and DPT with  respect to   acceptance standards Preparation  of WELDING CONSUMABLES requirements as per norms ISO CLEARANCE, FLUSHING,BLOWING AND  LINE RE INSTATEMENT inspection and documentations  Mechanical clearance for LOOPS and  TESTING like  Hydro test, Pneumatic test, Pad test and Leak test  Maintaining data for Piping spools-fabrication/welding / QC release/Painting / Release to site. Reviewing all QC/NDT   documentations done by Subcontractor Check the material certificate, chemical composition, and the physical properties. Maintaining data for Piping spools-fabrication/welding / QC release/Painting / Release to site Reviewing all QC/NDT  documentations done by Subcontractor  From November 1997 to March 1999 Designation: Piping Supervisor Company:    Modern Arab Construction Co. Ltd. (MAC), Saudi ArabiaClient: Saudi AramcoProject:      Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant   SD N.K Santhosh KumarKuwait23-03-2012