SHIBU SOMARAJAN, QC Inspector -Mechanical/Welding

SHIBU SOMARAJAN

QC Inspector -Mechanical/Welding

Parsons international limited

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Diploma, CSWIP 3.1 certification in Welding inspection.
Experience
20 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 9 Months

QC Inspector -Mechanical/Welding at Parsons international limited
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since November 2012

• Assisting QA/QC manager for scheduling the audits, auditing the supervision consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, preparing audit findings and attending post audit meetings.
• Making monthly quality reports and NCR logs and updating on daily basis.
• Leading Quality update meetings and site quality walks on behalf of QA/QC manager and preparing minutes of meeting.
• Collect all reports from the supervising consultants and contractors to make a combined report according to client’s quality procedure.
• Assessment for Contractor’s Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records and Welder qualification records
• Monitoring Contractor’s welding procedure specification tests, and Welder’s performance tests.
• Throughout monitoring of Supervising consultant/Contractor/ Third party inspector’s quality control procedures and site quality performance.
• Review and approve the Contractor’s material submittals, Project quality plans, method statements and ITPs in coordination with Resident engineer.
• Inspection for the fabrication spools for the dimension check prior to start the welding.
• Inspection for the pipe fit up and visually inspecting the weld before releasing to NDT as per the WPS and project specifications.
• NDT report review for the daily welds and preparing the quality reports.
• Follow-up for the weld repairs identification, repair and Re NDT as per the WPS and NDT plan.
• Conducting inspections for all mechanical material deliveries and verification of material mill test certificates as per the Project specifications and approved material submittals.
• Attending all mechanical inspection with client/contractor representatives.
• Ensuring that all equipments used are calibrated and with valid certificates.
• Preparing daily QA/QC report regarding inspections, materials and Non conformances etc.
• Attending site co-ordination meetings with Client and contractors.
• Reviewing the Contractor’s weekly /monthly safety reports and safety matrix in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
• Preparing weekly surveillance reports, non conformance reports and verification of corrective actions.
• Checking the drawings and documents for approvals and compliance with project requirements in coordination with the Resident engineer.
• Ensuring that all works are carried out as per the approved method statements and drawings.
• Review and approval of testing and commissioning method statements in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
• Implementation and recommendation for safe working conditions on site.
• Review of test pack submitted by the contractor and attending the pre- inspection before the hydro test, making punch list and coordinating with the contractor to rectify the punch list comments.
• Reviewing the contractor’s final dossier at the time of completion of the project.

Mechanical QA/QC Inspector at Parsons International Limited
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since January 2016

Lusail Light Rail Transit (LLRT) - $4 Billion USD Project comprising : 4 tramway operating lines, 55.8 km track length, 37 transit (24 at-grade, 2 semi at-grade, 1 elevated and 7 underground), 1 viaduct structure, 1 Depot. PARSONS- AECOM Joint venture is working as the PMC/CM services in this Project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting QA/QC Manager for Preparation, issue and maintain project QA/QC program manual and procedures in compliance with Client’s quality requirements, and ensure that these are implemented effectively.
• Identify and report to the Manager on quality issues or trends based on data from a variety of sources.
• Review of Material submittals and making comment Resolutions sheets prior to Client approval.
• Conducts site surveillance on Mechanical/Civil works and prepares quality daily activity report on day to day basis for all the construction packages.
• Recommends and monitors implementation of appropriate corrective action to quality issues.
• Provides input to management on organization performance metrics and process or procedural system improvements.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as directed by the Senior QA/QC and QA/QC Managers.
• Participates in site/local vendor quality assessment.
• Supports QA Manager for QMS auditing of Contractors/ Supervising consultants.
• Checks on material testing verification on Contractors inspection requests.

Senior Mechanicl Inspector at Mott Macdonald limited
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • February 2012 to November 2012

• Assessment for Contractor’s Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records and Welder qualification records
• Monitoring Contractor’s welding procedure specification tests, and Welder’s performance tests.
• Throughout monitoring of Supervising consultant/Contractor/ Third party inspector’s quality control procedures and site quality performance.
• Review and approve the Contractor’s material submittals, Project quality plans, method statements and ITPs in coordination with Resident engineer.
• Inspection for the fabrication spools for the dimension check prior to start the welding.
• Inspection for the pipe fit up and visually inspecting the weld before releasing to NDT as per the WPS and project specifications.
• NDT report review for the daily welds and preparing the quality reports.
• Follow-up for the weld repairs identification, repair and Re NDT as per the WPS and NDT plan.
• Conducting inspections for all mechanical material deliveries and verification of material mill test certificates as per the Project specifications and approved material submittals.
• Attending all mechanical inspection with client/contractor representatives.
• Ensuring that all equipments used are calibrated and with valid certificates.
• Preparing daily QA/QC report regarding inspections, materials and Non conformances etc.
• Attending site co-ordination meetings with Client and contractors.
• Reviewing the Contractor’s weekly /monthly safety reports and safety matrix in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
• Preparing weekly surveillance reports, non conformance reports and verification of corrective actions.
• Checking the drawings and documents for approvals and compliance with project requirements in coordination with the Resident engineer.
• Ensuring that all works are carried out as per the approved method statements and drawings.
• Review and approval of testing and commissioning method statements in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
• Implementation and recommendation for safe working conditions on site.
• Review of test pack submitted by the contractor and attending the pre- inspection before the hydro test, making punch list and coordinating with the contractor to rectify the punch list comments.
• Reviewing the contractor’s final dossier at the time of completion of the project.

Mechanical QC Inspector at PARSONS INTERNATIONAL LTD
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2008 to December 2011

• Assessment for Contractor’s Welding Procedure Specifications, Procedure Qualification Records and Welder qualification records
• Monitoring Contractor’s welding procedure specification tests, and Welder’s performance tests.
• Throughout monitoring of Supervising consultant/Contractor/ Third party inspector’s quality control procedures and site quality performance.
• Review and approve the Contractor’s material submittals, Project quality plans, method statements and ITPs in coordination with Resident engineer.
• Inspection for the fabrication spools for the dimension check prior to start the welding.
• Inspection for the pipe fit up and visually inspecting the weld before releasing to NDT as per the WPS and project specifications.
• NDT report review for the daily welds and preparing the quality reports.
• Follow-up for the weld repairs identification, repair and Re NDT as per the WPS and NDT plan.
• Conducting inspections for all mechanical material deliveries and verification of material mill test certificates as per the Project specifications and approved material submittals.
• Attending all mechanical inspection with client/contractor representatives.
• Ensuring that all equipments used are calibrated and with valid certificates.
• Preparing daily QA/QC report regarding inspections, materials and Non conformances etc.
• Attending site co-ordination meetings with Client and contractors.
• Reviewing the Contractor’s weekly /monthly safety reports and safety matrix in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
• Preparing weekly surveillance reports, non conformance reports and verification of corrective actions.
• Checking the drawings and documents for approvals and compliance with project requirements in coordination with the Resident engineer.
• Ensuring that all works are carried out as per the approved method statements and drawings.
• Review and approval of testing and commissioning method statements in coordination with the Resident Engineer.
• Implementation and recommendation for safe working conditions on site.
• Review of test pack submitted by the contractor and attending the pre- inspection before the hydro test, making punch list and coordinating with the contractor to rectify the punch list comments.
• Reviewing the contractor’s final dossier at the time of completion of the project.

QA/QC Engineer at Hind Erectors
  • India - Chennai
  • November 2005 to April 2008

• Preparation of method statements, Inspection test plans, material submittals, Project quality plan and WPS.
• Preparation of Weld maps according to the approved shop drawings (profile and isometric).
• Supervision and inspection for the piping and structural fabrication before welding (fit up) and welding visual.
• Conducting weld visual inspection as per the WPS and project specifications.
• Conducting, witnessing and evaluating the NDT as per the WPS and Specifications.
• Inspection for the materials delivered at site (Valves, pipes, fittings, steel plate, flanges bolts and nuts) and verification of the material mill test certificates and releasing the material for production.
• Observing welder qualification tests and preparing welder’s certificates as per ASME Sec IX and other applicable Codes.
• Preparation of inspection request for the site mechanical activities and material deliveries to the consultant/ client as per the Project inspection test plan.
• Inspection for the installed piping components as per the approved P&ID
• Conducting and monitoring Commissioning and pre-commissioning activities.
• Inspection for the installed piping components as per the approved P&ID.
• Preparation of pressure test (hydro, pneumatic and service) package for the tie -ins and newly installed pipe lines.
• Prepare Punch Lists for piping and supervise completion of punch listed activities.
• Preparation of Progress Reports and Filtered & Summarized report of the project schedule.
• Preparation of project quality reports on daily basis.
• Preparation of final dossier according to the client requirements at the time of project completion.

QC Inspector -Mechanical/Welding at Hind Erectors
  • India - Chennai
  • June 2003 to October 2005

• Preparation of Method Statements, Material submittals, Inspection and Test plan, Check List / Punch List during and after the test.
• Monitoring of mechanical activities as per the approved method statements, project specifications.
• Inspection for the site material deliveries as per the applicable code and project specification and issuing the materials for production.
• Supervision and Inspection of pipe fit up, welding, painting, and Wrapping/coating and holiday testing and equipment installation associated with piping as per the approved WPS and Shop drawings.
• Preparation of Mechanical inspection request to Client/consultant and conducting the inspection as per the Inspection test plan and project specifications.
• Preparation and monitoring for the pressure test of pipe lines according to the piping class, test limits and required pressure as per the approved method statements.
• Coordinating with Planners, Fabrication, Erection & QC department and jointly prepare the quality implementation plan with the client / consultant.
• Preparation of Daily site mechanical activities, inspection and progress reports as per client needs.
• Monitoring and preparation of reports for Commissioning and pre-commissioning activities.
• Engaging the preparation of final dossier at the time of project completion

Education

Diploma, CSWIP 3.1 certification in Welding inspection.
  • at TWI
  • September 2010

CSWIP 3.1, TWI (UK) Certified Welding Inspector (CSWIP Certificate No. 49232)

Diploma,
  • at SN Polytechnic college
  • March 2003

I have completed my Diploma in mechanical engineering with First class and in 2010 I have passed the CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certification.

Specialties & Skills

Inspection
Testing
Preparation
Commissioning
Welding Inspection
review of drawings
Piping inspection
Quality document preparation
Testing and commissioning
Industrial safety

Languages

English
Intermediate
Hindi
Native Speaker
Malayalam
Native Speaker
Tamil
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

CSWIP3.1 Welding Inspector Level 2 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2010
Valid Until:
August 2020
ASNT Level 2 NDT Technician (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2012
ISO 9001 Awareness training by Parsons (Training)
Training Institute:
Parsons International limited

Hobbies

  • Sports and travelling.