Inspection Engineer
OQ8- Duqm Refinery
Total years of experience :15 years, 11 Months
1. To oversees, coordinates, guides and monitor Inspection services program for newly started-up refinery.
2. Ensured effective inspection techniques are used in-line with inspection procedures, standards & specifications.
3. Developed plans, procedures, specifications and related technical documents; in order to ensure integrity and reliability of all process unit, equipment, piping and storage tanks.
4. Supported commissioning and start-up activities. This includes, punch item clearing,
5. Witnessed equipment box-up (pre & final) within the assigned areas .
6. Witness and verified energization CP system for tanks & Equipment’s.
7. Working closely with the site corrosion and SME to ensure that documented corrosion control programs are carefully reviewed being implemented appropriately to avoid unanticipated or accelerated deterioration during commissioning and start-up.
8. Reviewed project records such as corrosion control documents and RBI study to ensure that the application of RBI at the site is in accordance with approved planned study.
9.Maintained an effective, documentation for inspection recommendation categorization and tracking system for site observations.
10. Reviewed baseline thickness data for new equipment's and pipelines.
11. Supported on closure of internal and external audit observations.
Refinery Initial TA-2016 and Major TA-2020 Inspection involvements
Supported unit turn around planning by developing cost effective turn around scope using risk analysis.
Conducted external and internal visual inspection using checklist to ensure all credible issue are covered during inspection.
Maintained an effective, documented inspection recommendation tracking system independent of site central data base, so vital recommendations are addressed timely and cost effectively.
Ensured that all injection points, mixing points and dead legs susceptible to higher corrosion rates are identified and include in TA scope either for repair or replacement.
Ensured all inspectors (contractor or company) and NDE examiners are certified and competent.
Handling In-service Area Inspection activities of Refinery from Jan 2014- Present
Conducted detailed Inspection for static Equipments, piping and tanks to meet Saudi Aramco and company defined engineering standards.
Performed Inspection for Heat exchanger to maximize reliability and to minimize any process safety risk related to tabular leaks.
Raised inspection reports for defective Equipments and piping addressing damage mechanism with appropriate mitigation techniques and detailed repair recommendations.
Ensured all credible damage mechanisms are carefully identified, that may affect equipment and piping. To have adequate planning and strategies for each damage mechanism with or without RBI.
Created Equipment profile and developed Inspection scope specific to components in Meridium for Turnaround activities and change orders (MOC).
Executed MOCs, while ensuring qualified welders and NDE personnel are used for all repair, re-rating and alterations.
Monitored IOWs, to ensure process parameters does not deviate from the predefined limits. And altered next inspection interval based on any change in process or on identified damage mechanisms.
Provided specialized technical review for RBI, failure investigation and root cause analysis to maximize equipment availability.
Provided detailed inspection report with findings and recommendation for optimization of Risk based inspection database.
Performed On-stream Inspection in-lieu of internal visual inspection in accordance to code requirement.
Validated placement of CMLs to ensure they are adequate in numbers in order to provide the best chances of finding the damage mechanism, especially for process service subject to localized corrosion.
Communicated inspection findings with Risk-Based Inspection team, to update inspection strategy for revalidation of schedule intervals.
Ensured necessary controls that all Inspection programs such as Injection points, CUI and PZV calibrations are addressed in timely manner for safe and reliable operation.
Developed and maintained Inspection reports in Asset Integrity management system (i.e. GE Meridium) with periodic update on equipment history.
Provided Technical support for failure investigation and Root cause analysis (RCA).
Ensured all laws and regulations are met for Tanks and off-site piping to local, national and Saudi coast guard regulations.
Provided detail mitigation plan in conjunction
with corrosion specialist based on identified corrosion mechanism.
Involved in selecting and reporting KPI on key
integrity programs and set goals for continuous improvements.
• Visual and dimensional Inspection of incoming mechanical equipment’s and structures.
• Technical verification for the material received from suppliers.
• Preparation of relevant records for the inspections performed.
• FIT-UP inspections and weld repair monitor.
• Witnessed pressure testing on field equipments such as Valves, Stabilizers, Splitters, water supply systems and hydrogen compressors.
• Verified vendor compliance to purchase orders and specifications.
• Raised and Closed Non-Conformance Reports.
• Performed Inspection and expediting activities on site and at vendor facilities.
• Performed site and sub-contractors Audits.
• Prepared base line survey report for ON-STREAM Inspection activities
• Approved and verified Corrective/Preventive action.
• Prepared Quality Audit reports for client information.
• Performed assessment of work procedures for repair and alteration of existing facilities.
• Developing and implementing Quality Management system for the entire project.
• Monitored log book entry progress for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation and HVAC.
• Controlled and administer company’s quality control system in line with ISO 9001:2008, ASME and other defined standards
• Evaluated site and vendor facilities during manufacturing, fabrication, installation and operational testing.
• Performed site and sub-contractor Quality Audits at various stages of project completion.
• Performed Internal Quality Audits.
• Facilitate continuous improvement by performing 8D and Quality function deployment activities. In order to help design and processes improvements.
• Processed all non-conformities through internal and external quality note system. Including identification of agreed preventive actions.
• Develop Inspection and test procedures for all stages of installation, fabrication, alteration and repair.
• Performed First article inspection. For newly assigned vendors.
• Raised transmittal for design approval and deviation requests.
• Performed identification and resolution of non-conformities, including log-book entries.
• Raised and closed Non-conformance reports
• Performed Field Material Inspections.
• Prepared Inspection Reports at Each Stages of Inspection.
• Developed Inspection assignment packages for static Equipment.
• Attended shop audit to assist PQAM at vendor facility as required.
• Review and submitted minutes of PIM, Inspection reports, Inspection release note and final inspection disposition report.
• Material Receiving Inspection
• Welding repair monitoring
• Mock up test witness for tube to tube sheet seal/strength welding.
• Fit up, visual, dimensional inspection for all stage of in-progress welding.
• Witness/ Review for NDE (RT, PT, MT, UT)
• Hydrostatic/Pneumatic test witness
• Refractory lining installation witness
• Sand blasting / painting inspection.
Design and Manufacturing Management with Specialization in Quality Engineering
Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Production Engineering