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Augustus Cezar  Varin, Welding Supervisor/Inspector

Augustus Cezar Varin

Welding Supervisor/Inspector·Nasser S. Al Hajri

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 0 months

Welding Supervisor/Inspector

February 2024 - Present

Nasser S. Al Hajri

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

February 2024 - Present

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for planning, controlling, and monitoring quality-related activities in accordance
with QMS.
• Prepare and review procedures before submitting to the client for review and approval.
• Monitor and close NCR, LBE, or any kind of violation by evaluating root cause &
implementing corrective and preventive action.
• Review welder certifications and monitor quality programs to ensure welder certifications
and performance are being maintained.
• Conduct root cause analysis on weld repair, identify and implement corrective action and
preventive measures.
• Conduct Pre-welding, In-process and Post Welding Inspection on pipes and structures in
accordance with project specifications.
• Conduct welder performance and welding procedure qualification records reviews.
• Conduct site surveillance to ensure that welding equipment like welding machines and
portable ovens are calibrated.
• Ensure that every welding activity is properly implemented as per approved WPS and PQR.
• Verify that PMI Test results are within the range of the material specification.
• Maintain quality inspection documents /checklists as per approved Saudi Aramci Test and
Inspection Plan

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Quality Control

Saudi Aramco PID Welding & Piping

June 2023 - January 2024

Intertek

As Saffaniyah, Saudi Arabia

June 2023 - January 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Witness Contractor activities based on the SATIP, approved ITP, and Procedures
• Conduct welder performance and welding procedure qualification records reviews.
• Perform and/or monitor Welding and Piping Inspection.
• Conduct site surveillance to ensure that welding equipment like welding machines and
portable ovens are calibrated.
• Perform pre-welding, in-process and post welding inspection on pipes and structures.
• Conduct inspection/surveillance on the preservation of valves and pipe spools.
• Perform line checking to ensure that the line is ready for hydro test. Ensure the line is
internally clean before the hydro test.
• Review Test Package to ensure that RFIs and other inspection documents are complete for
the line to be tested.
• Witness hydrostatic and/or pneumatic tests on static equipment which includes the review
of Hydrostatic, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams as well a Safety Instruction Sheets to
ensure that the correct pressure is used, the system is isolated properly, and that relief
valves are properly set, and installed.
• Conduct inspection/surveillance on buried metallic pipes to ensure that the line is ready for
backfilling.
• Report Quality Notifications and closed-out iNCR, Logbook entries as well as violations
through the Saudi Aramco EPM Portal.
• Attend Weekly Quality Meetings and Monthly Safety Meetings.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Lead QC Engineer

November 2018 - March 2023

JAL International Company Limited

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

November 2018 - March 2023

• Conversant with the company QHSE procedures & policies and ensure that everyone on the
site observes and implements them.
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams (Mechanical, Welding, Piping, Coating, as well as E&I).
• Monitoring and implementation of QMS Procedures, PQP, ITP & method statements, and
reporting deviations from management system / contractual requirements of the projects.
• Verifying that all necessary inspections and tests, as required by the project and statutory
regulations, are carried out and appropriate records are updated and maintained.
• Coordination with clients / third parties, in accordance with approved ITP, for agreed
witness inspections & tests.
• Liaison with client representatives concerning quality matters on site.
• Identifying near misses and nonconformities in materials, products, processes, and
procedures and reporting the near miss/nonconformities in the near miss/non-conformity
report.
• Verification of the implementation of corrective & preventive actions against
nonconformities and reporting results to line managers.
• Manage and track quality metrics and provide Clients with monthly QA/QC program
updates.
• Liaison with the Project Quality Manager for all aspects of quality.
• Lead, Manage, and mentor the Quality team members to ensure code compliance and
enforcement of quality procedures.
• Assist and provide leadership in developing robust QA/QC processes and standards to
enable clients successful project completion.

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Quality Control

QC Engineer (Piping/Welding

January 2010 - January 2018

JAL International Company Limited

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2010 - January 2018

• Prepare and present reports that communicate details to everyone involved in the
inspection process.
• Closely monitor the construction process by doing daily surveillance to ensure that the work
in-progress is meeting the quality requirements.
• Prepare pWPS to be used for Procedure Qualification Test to be witnessed by a third party.
• Witness Procedure Qualification Test together with Third Party Inspector.
• Prepare WPS according to Procedure Qualification Record.
• Witness Welders Qualification Test together with Third Party Inspector
• Review of RT Films generated by Third Party.
• Prepare Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and QC Dossiers for clients review and approval prior
to start of work.
• Performing receiving inspection of material prior to delivery at the construction site.
• Ensure that fit-up gap and dimensions are acceptable prior to release for full welding.
• Ensure that every welding activity is properly implemented as per approved WPS and PQR.
• Verify that PMI Test results are within the range of the material specification.
• Verify that Pre-Heat and PWHT are conducted in accordance with the specific requirements.
• Ensure that Hardness Test values are within acceptable limits.
• Inspection of Hydrotest on pipe spools to assure leak tightness and integrity of weldment.
• Punch lists any discrepancies in completed work.
• Ensure proper and calibrated relief valve and gauges are used as per client procedures.
• Ensure that any modification is reviewed and is properly controlled and documented.
• Prepare and initiate all types of Testing Equipment for Calibration & Popping tests of all
kinds of Pressure Safety Valves (PSV).

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Quality Control

QC Engr (Static/Rotating

January 2010 - January 2018

JAL International Company Limited

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

January 2010 - January 2018

• Check and inspect rotating equipment and/or components to ensure they meet project
requirements.
• Check mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for proper alignment and functioning.
• Ensure the levelness of the foundation for the equipment (Static or Rotating) before
installation.
• Witness the leveling of the Equipment and ensure that the levelness is of the acceptable
range of client standards and procedures.
• Witness the alignment of the Pump to the motor and ensure the proper alignment.
• Ensure proper and calibrated tools and gauges are used as per client procedures.
• Prepare Inspection reports and submit them for documentation.

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning

QC Engineer

December 2008 - May 2010

EEI Corporation

Qatar

December 2008 - May 2010

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure the proper orientation and correct spools dimensions before delivery at the site.
• Inspection of fit-up (proper gap, alignment, levelness, and plumpness) prior to full welding.
• Ensure the proper orientation of spools given from its drawing.
• Endorse the fit-up joint for pre-heating (if low temp.).
• In-process and final inspection of weld joint prior to endorsement for PWHT (if required.).
• Verify that PWHT has been done satisfactorily (if required).
• Conduct final inspection of welded spools (alignment, levelness, and plumpness).
• Checking the condition and storage of filler metals.
• Checking the condition, calibration, and adequacy of equipment being used.
• Check welding procedure and welder qualifications.
• Conduct visual inspection during and after welding as per approved WPS requirements.
• Endorse joint for MPI(magnetic particle inspection) and PMI(positive material identification)
• Line checking, ensuring the completeness of the line prior to endorsement of test package
for the hydro test.
• Inspection of PRV (pressure relief valve) alignment and ensure the correct PRV is installed.
• Witness Hydrotest and visual inspection with the client and third party.
• Ensure the completeness of the test package after the reinstatement prior to endorsement
for pre-mechanical commissioning.
• Maintain quality inspection documents /records as per approved plan, ITP, and project
specifications.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Quality Control

QC Engr. (Fabrication)

January 2008 - October 2008

EEI Corporation

Batarasa, Philippines

January 2008 - October 2008

• Perform welders pre-qualification test.
• Checking the condition and storage of filler metals.
• Checking welding procedure and welder qualifications.
• Inspection of fit-up (proper gap, alignment, levelness, and plumpness) prior to full
welding.
• Ensure the proper orientation of spools given from its drawing.
• Conduct visual inspection during and after welding as per approved WPS
requirement.
• Conduct final inspection of fabricated spools (alignment, levelness, and plumpness)
after full welding.
• Ensure the proper documentation (welding report and traceability)
• Endorsement of joints to NDT Technician subject for RT.
• Conduct dye penetrant test on weld joints of small bores.
• Ensure the spools were air blown prior to delivery at site.
• Maintain quality inspection documents /records as per approved plan, ITP, and
project specifications.

QC Engr. (On-Site)
• Ensure the proper orientation of spools given from its drawing.
• In-process and final inspection of the weld joint.
• Conduct final inspection of welded spools.
• Ensure the proper orientation of spools given from its drawing.
• Conduct visual inspection during and after welding as per approved WPS
requirement.
• Endorsement of joints to NDT technician subject for RT.
• Conduct dye penetrant test on weld joints of small bores.
• Line checking, ensuring the completeness of the line prior to endorsement of test
package for the hydro test.
• Review of documents (welding reports and traceability)
• Witness of Hydrotest and visual inspection together with the client and third party
• Ensure the completeness of the test package after the reinstatement prior to
endorsement for commissioning.
• Maintain quality inspection documents /records as per approved plan, ITP, and
project specification

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning

QC Engineer

June 2007 - January 2008

EEI Corporation

Batarasa, Philippines

June 2007 - January 2008

Material Receiving
• Inspection of materials delivered at the site.
• Ensure the completeness of the materials given from the receipt.
• Ensure the conformance Certificate of Ensure the documentation
• Ensure the proper documentation of the materials arrived.

Structural
• Ensure the conformance of the fabricated structure given from its drawing.
• Inspection of fit-up (proper gap, alignment, levelness, and plumpness) prior to full
welding.
• Conduct visual inspection during and after welding.
• Final inspection of the welded structure (alignment, levelness, and plumpness) prior
to endorsement for painting.
• Conduct dye penetrant test on weld join

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Quality Control

Education

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

January 2006

January 2006

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Philippines

GPA (percentage): 81%

GPA (percentage): 81%

Skills

Quality Control
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Microsoft Office Applications
Expert
Microsoft Office Applications
Expert
Supervisory Skills
Expert
Supervisory Skills
Expert
Inspection
Expert
Inspection
Expert
Welding Inspection
Expert
Welding Inspection
Expert
API 570 PIPING INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
API 570 PIPING INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
Intermediate
CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR
Intermediate
ISO 9000 SERIES
Intermediate
ISO 9000 SERIES
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
PRESSURE VESSEL
Intermediate
PRESSURE VESSEL
Intermediate
PROCESS PIPING
Intermediate
PROCESS PIPING
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PMI METHODOLOGY
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PMI METHODOLOGY
Intermediate
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Intermediate
REGISTERED NURSE RN
Intermediate
REGISTERED NURSE RN
Intermediate
WELDING
Intermediate
WELDING
Intermediate
QC
Expert
QC
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Filipino
Native Speaker

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineers

Mechanical Engineer

January 2017

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PSME Certified Trainer
NDT Level II
RTFI Level II
ISO 9001:2015 – QMS Lead Auditor – CQI
PMI-PMP
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
API 570 Piping Inspector
CSWIP 3.2.2 Senior Welding Inspector
Registered Mechanical Engineer
Oct 2006

Hobbies

  • studies
    Certifications like CSWIP 3.2.2 Senior Welding Inspector. API 570, API 510, PMP-PMI, ISO 9001:QMS Lead Auditor