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Nishad Viswanathan PMP, Sr QA QC Engineer

Nishad Viswanathan PMP

Sr QA QC Engineer·Al Ain General Contracting Company L. L. C. United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, B. E. (Civil)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 5 months

Sr QA QC Engineer

December 2015 - Present

Al Ain General Contracting Company L. L. C. United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2015 - Present

 Implement the project quality plan, quality control procedures and ITPs. Expedite the review and approval of these documents with consultant.
 Review corrective actions recommended in nonconformance reports initiate and verify corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of any nonconformance.
 Initiate record or provide solutions for quality problems.
 Ensure site personal follow the quality assurance system and assist in training of site personnel in QA/QC system. Also ensure continual monitoring / surveillance of the project quality system.
 Development of inspection test plan (ITPs), checklist and reporting formats. Maintaining them during the course of the project.
 Ensure that all inspections and tests are recorded on the appropriate form or checklist, as indicated on the relevant ITP, and that all documentation is filed in a safe and secure manner.
 Ensure that all inspections requests are submitted as required and liase with consultant staff regarding timings of such inspections.
 Raise nonconformance reports (NCRs) and discrepancy report, when activities deviate from the contract specifications or normal construction industry practices. Also initiate NCR as and when product or activity outcome deviate from the standards or project requirement.
 Coordinate with the site / independent testing laboratory / third party inspection and project construction in conducting tests and to document and submit them for approval.
 Liase with consultant staff regarding inspection activities, any non-compliances, complaints or areas of concern to ensure that these are handled in a timely and effective manner.
 Preparation of handover documentation package as required.
 Supervise all inspectors and QC staff for effective quality control of project activities.
 Conduct of audits as per schedule including for the sub-contractors.
 Carry out other duties excluding construction / supervision tasks as required by the project management.
Nature of work:
Current Project: MTFP B 12A 03.
 Project scope: Two separate shooting facilities with their required ancillary buildings, amenities, chain link fence, gates, car parking, hard landscaping and complete MEP works
 Employer: U. A. E. Govt.
 Project Manager: BVM
 Design Consultant: AUR
 Construction Supervision Consultant: ASC
 Project value: AED 511 million.
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Current Project: Const. works of 1st phase for reserved brigade in presidential command at Nahil.
 Project value: AED 87 million.
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Project 4: Const. works for special operation command national service for Presidential Guard Command (PGC) units at ZMC, Abu Dhabi.
 Project value: AED 24 million.
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Project 3: Const. and completion of shooting ranges for PGC units at Thouban, Al Fujairah.
 Project value: AED 292 million.
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Project 2: Const. and completion of shooting ranges for PGC units at Al Ain.
 Project value: AED 511 million.
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Project 1: Development works of shooting ranges field on PGC advanced training school at Al Ain.
 Project value: AED 115.3 million.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

QA / QC Engineer

September 2013 - Present

Al Jaber Energy Services L. L. C.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2013 - Present

Nature of work:
 Develop the projects quality plan, quality control procedures and ITP in coordination with corporate QA/QC manager. Expedite the review and approval of the documents with the client.
 Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance.
 Reviews the corrective action recommended in nonconformance reports initiate and verify corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of the nonconformity.
 Initiate record or provide solutions for quality problems.
 Ensure site personal follow the quality assurance system and conduct training of site personnel in the QA/QC system.
 Periodically audit conformance of the contractor and its subcontractors and vendors/ suppliers’ quality management system and as per ISO 9001 requirement and in compliance with the project specifications.
 Liaise and cooperate with project staff and client personnel, to ensure that harmonious working relationships are maintained.
 Raise non conformance reports (NCRs) and discrepancy reports, when activities or products deviate from the contract specifications or normal construction industry practices. Issue NCR as and when product or activity outcome deviate from the standards or project’s requirements agreed contractually.
 Responsible for the tests by independent testing laboratory / Third party inspection and documenting and submitting them for client’s approval.
 Liaise with client staff regarding inspection activities, any non-compliances, complaints or areas of concern that these are handled in a timely and effective manner.
 Supervise all QA/QC engineers, QC inspectors and other QC staff of the project for the effective quality control for the project activities.
 Comply with all safety instructions and standing instructions.
 Carryout other duties excluding construction /supervision tasks as required by project management and corporate QA/QC manager.
 Shall carryout the performance reporting of project and analysis periodically, weekly &monthly on QA/QC functions.
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Current Project: ZADCO ECW Project.
 Project scope: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of Early Civil works For South, North, Central and West Islands Zakum Field Facilities, Upper Zakum UZ750 Project.
 Client and Consultant: Zakum Development Company (ZADCO)
 Project value: USD 330 million.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance / Control

January 2011 - July 2013

Larsen and Toubro Limited, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

January 2011 - July 2013

Nature of work:
 Set up and monitor quality management system (QMS) activities at site.
 Preparation of project quality plan and take approval from site management and quality manager and /or customer.
 Ensure preparation and incorporation of all the work methods as required by the contract and corresponding inspection and test plans and format.
 Conduct of audits as per schedule and product quality rating.
 Conduct management review meeting in an effective manner with focus on quality objectives and process.
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Project 1: Supply and Installation of New 220/33kV Grid Station in Ain Al Faydha and all Related 220kV Cable/OHL Works.
 Project scope: Design, construction of Grid station, manufacture, factory testing, transport, delivery, erection and installation, connection to overhead lines, cable laying, wiring, site testing, commissioning and handing over in satisfactory operating condition of New 220/33kV Grid station in Ain Al Faydha and all related 220kV Cable/ OHL works.
 Client: TRANSCO
 Consultant: ENERGO Consult L. L. C.
 Project value: AED 160 million
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Project 2: New 132/33 kV Substation at Kalba, Sharjah.
 Project scope: Design, manufacture, testing, construction, erection, commissioning and handing over for operation of substation.
 Client: TRANSCO.
 Consultant: Mott MacDonald.
 Project value: AED 101 million.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Quality Control

Project QA / QC Engineer

November 2007 - November 2010

Target Engineering Construction Company WLL

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2007 - November 2010

Nature of work:
 Responsible for implementing and maintaining the project quality management system on site.
 Independent at site and reports functionally to the Quality Manager at Head office and administratively to the Project Manager.
 Responsible for smooth coordination between the client, independent testing laboratory and third party inspection agency and site team for coordination.
 Preparation of Inspection Test Plan / Check Sheets and ensuring approval from the clients.
 Ensuring preparation of final handover documentation and submissions of quality related documents.
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Project 1: Franco Emirien Hospital Building Project, Abu Dhabi.
 Project scope: Hospital building consist of 2 basement floor as parking areas, ground floor and 8 typical floors as per drawings. Scope of work includes civil, architectural and all other electro mechanical and HVAC works.
 Client: Hopital Franco Emirien.
 Consultant: Heberger Engineering Consulting Engineers.
 Project value: AED 160 million.
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Project 2: Emirates Aluminium Smelter Complex, Anode Roding Shop Building - EPC Works.
 Project scope: Design, engineering studies, procurement and turnkey construction of Anode Roding Shop building of approx. area 5184 m2 and two floor office block of approx. area 432 m2 each floor.
 Client: Emirates Aluminium Company Limited (EMAL).
 Main Contractor: SNC-Lavlin Worly Parsons (SLWP).
 Project value: AED 113 million.
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Project 3: Construction of Police Station on Das Island.
 Project scope: Construction of building, 4250 m2, including utility services, MEP works, compound wall etc.
 Client: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
 Project value: AED 97 million.
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Project 4: New 132/22KV Substation at Yas Island.
 Project scope: Civil works including excavation, filling, piling, 132/22kV Transformer Buildings, Lighting and small power, water supply and plumping, internal building sanitary and sewage works and misc. external civil works
 Client: TRANSCO.
 Consultant / Main Contractor: Lehmeyer International / SIEMENS.
 Project value: AED 30 million.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Quality Control

QA / QC Engineer

November 2003 - November 2007

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd.

India

November 2003 - November 2007

Nature of work:
 Inspection of field activities as per approved inspection plans, obtaining clearances from clients / consultants, making reports, issuing N. C. R.‘s and closing after corrective / preventive actions.
 Reporting to the relevant discipline manager regarding the performance of quality assurance activities.
 Carrying out internal audits.
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Project 1: Mughal Road Project, Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.
 Project scope: The project is located at a high altitude of more than 10, 000 ft and passes through the heart of the Himalayan Mountains. It involves 89 km of two lane asphalt road from Bafliaz (Poonch) to Shopian (Pulwama), through Pir Panjal Pass.
 Client: Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
 Project value: INR 2, 144 Million.
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Project 2: Kundakulam Atomic Power Project, Kundankulam.
 Project scope: The Kudankulam project comprises 2 units of 1000 MW each with two steam driven Turbo Generators supplied with steam from Pressurised water VVER type reactors of Russian Design.
 Client: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL)
 Project value: INR 6, 210 Million.
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Project 3: Munger Road cum Rail Bridge, Bihar.
 Project scope: Construction of guide bunds, well foundations (double “D”) and substructure (hollow piers) of the rail cum road bridge (3.2 kms) over river Ganga at Munger.
 Client: Indian Railways
 Project value: INR 3, 700 Million.
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Project 4: Tirupur Water Supply Projects, Tirupur.
 Project scope: Manufacture of pre stressed concrete cylindrical pipes (PCCP) for Tirupur water supply project at M/s The Indian Hume Pipe Company Limited, Thanjavur.
 Client: New Tirupur Area Development Corporation Limited (NTADCL).
 Consultants: CES/GKW; Wilbur Smith Associates (PMC).
 Project value: INR 3, 100 Million.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Quality Control

Project Engr.

March 2003 - November 2003

M/s KITCO Limited

India

March 2003 - November 2003

 Planning, scheduling and implementation of work at site, which includes site supervision, progress monitoring, quality checks, bill certification, etc. of M/s Indian Oil Corporation Limited, retail outlets.
Projects: IOC projects at Karukachal, Kolenchery & Kottakal.
 Project scope: Construction of IOC-Retail outlets and storage terminals at various locations in Kerala
 Client: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOC).

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Engineering

Junior Engineer

November 2001 - March 2003

AFCONS Infrastructure Limited

India

November 2001 - March 2003

Nature of work:
 Liasoning works with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
 Preparation of R. A. bills of clients and subcontractors.
 Preparation of programs, weekly and monthly progress reports and material requirement statements.
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Project: Vypeen Bridges Project, Kochi.
 Project scope: Construction of bridge in concrete with pile foundation and superstructure by in-situ construction using launching girder.
 Client: Cochin Port Trust
 Project value: INR 600 Million.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Engineering

Assistant Engineer (Civil)

July 1998 - May 2001

Bhagheeratha Engineering Limited

India

July 1998 - May 2001

Nature of work:
 Quality control.
 Preparation of bar bending schedule.
 Execution of box Girder Bridge.
 Execution of prestressing operation.
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Project: Varapuzha Bridge Project, Kerala.
 Project scope: Construction of 1030 m long bridge in concrete with well foundation where caisson floating technique was adopted and superstructure (box girder) by in-situ segmental (balanced cantilever technique) construction method using formwork traveler (120 m).
 Client: Public Works Department, (R & B).
 Project value: INR 360 Million.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Education

S. V. Regional Collage of Engineering and Technology (R.E.C.), Surat.

June 1998

June 1998

Bachelor's degree, B. E. (Civil)

India

GPA (percentage): 68%

GPA (percentage): 68%

Electives:  Concrete Technology and Structure – I.  Computer Methods in Structural Engineering. Projects:  Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Retaining Walls.  Reorganization of City Bus Routes in Surat City.  Design of Sewerage System and Sewerage Treatment Plant.  A Case Study of Fire Fighting Demand in Surat City. Seminar:  Evaluation Method for Structural Strength of Pavements.

Skills

Handover
Expert
Handover
Expert
Inspection
Expert
Inspection
Expert
QC
Expert
QC
Expert
Nature
Expert
Nature
Expert
Preparation
Expert
Preparation
Expert
M. S. Office
Expert
M. S. Office
Expert
Autocad
Beginner
Autocad
Beginner
M. S. Project
Beginner
M. S. Project
Beginner
Primavera
Beginner
Primavera
Beginner
Handover
Expert
Handover
Expert
Inspection
Expert
Inspection
Expert
QC
Expert
QC
Expert
Nature
Expert
Nature
Expert
Preparation
Expert
Preparation
Expert

Languages

Malayalam

Expert

English

Expert

Hindi

Intermediate

Memberships

Society of Engineers – UAE

Affiliated member

November 2011

Sharjah City Municipality

Approved Engineer

February 2012

Fujairah City Municipality

Approved Engineer

June 2013

Indian Institute of Bridge Engineer

Affiliated member

April 2011

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Construction Management
Dec 1999
Computer Aided Drafting and Design
May 1999
Quality Management Systems Auditor / Lead Auditor (EN ISO 9001:2008)
Jan 2011

Training
IRCA certified ISO 9001:2015 Auditor Transition
BSI Training
Aug 2017
Certified Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
Apr 2019