INSPECTION ENGINEER
Hitech Inspection Services LLC, Oman
Total years of experience :20 years, 1 Months
Job Profile:
Assigned as Inspection Engineer in North Static Inspection team (ONO643) of M/s. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) through Operational Inspection Services (OIS) contract with Hi Tech Inspection Services. Responsible for the maintenance and operation inspection of plant static equipments of Yibal Gas Plant, Kauther Gas Plant, Lekhwair Gas Plant, Gathering/Production Stations in Fahud and Yibal areas under North Oil directorate of PDO.
Monitoring and inspection of plant static equipments within established schedules, analyze inspection data, and recommend repairs to restore equipment integrity.
Internal & External inspections of plant static equipments i.e Pressure vessels, Heat exchangers, Coolers, Furnaces, Heaters, Columns, Separators, Scrubbers, Knock out drums, Storage tanks, Piping etc as per RBI schedule and SAP notification.
Inspection of plant static equipments for mechanical and corrosion defects including welding, coating and non-metallic inspections.
Pre commissioning Inspection of plant static equipments and mechanical clearance
On-stream inspection of plant static equipments, associated structures and on plot piping to identify abnormal conditions, process leaks, CUI, etc.
Inspection of storage tanks i.e both fixed and floating roof tanks. (crude oil dehydration tanks, skimming tanks, surge tanks, water storage tanks etc)
Oversee corrosion monitoring and inspection activities of plant equipments for corrosion calculation, remaining life estimation and failure investigation.
Master use of inspection tools including calliper, micrometer, boroscope, infrared camera and pit gages
Identify requirements for use of advanced NDT methods e.g. Internal Rotary Inspection System(IRIS), Eddy Current Testing, Magnetic Flux Leakage, Acoustic emission, TOFD, shear wave and automated UT etc.
Coordinate the NDT of static equipments after determining the appropriate NDT method applicable to assess the equipment condition.
Co ordinate with NDT group for the UT Thickness survey of static equipments and on plot piping as per RBI schedule.
Co ordinate with operation and maintenance teams on day to day activities.
Review the UT thickness data of static equipments and on plot piping and oversee the timely updating of thickness data in computer based inspection database.
Witness the IRIS, ECT of Heat Exchanger tubes.
Witness the MFL scanning, Vacuum box test, Light diesel Oil test during tank repair.
Witness the Holiday testing of Internal/External coating of Pressure vessels and Storage tanks.
Prepare inspection work lists of static equipments & piping circuits during plant shut downs and co ordinate with operation/maintenance teams to finalize the inspection & testing scope of work.
Inspection of plant static equipments during plant/ unit shut downs
Prepare inspection reports of equipments based on inspection findings and recommend for repairs/replacement as per code and standards.
Review evaluation and interpretation of inspection findings, defects and repairs.
Witnessing the hydro static test / pneumatic test of static equipments as per standard.
Monitor the repair works of static equipments as per code/ standards for final acceptance after the required tests.
Inspection of pressure relief valves, witness and certify its calibration/testing.
Review and approval of repair packages of plant static equipments.
Prepare and issue final inspection report of plant equipments after the completion of recommended repair works.
Ensure equipment inspection records are kept up to date in the computer based inspection information system CIMS.
Participate in technical discussion to arrive at consensus with other sections for the effective implementation of inspection recommendations for the safe operation of the plant.
Assist in RBI assessment by providing required data.
Assist project section on needed basis regarding approval of vendor documents for new equipment.
Participate in failure and incident investigations.
Worked in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from June 2008 to April 2013 through M/s. Al Suwaiket Support Services for the following companies under service order.
a)Position : QA/QC Inspector-Mechanical
Company : Snamprogetti Saudi Arabia Ltd, Saudi Arabia
Project : Manifa Core Hydro Carbon Facilities Project for
M/s. Saudi Aramco
Duration : November 2011 to March 2013
b)Position : QA/QC Inspector-Mechanical
Company : GS CONSTRUCTION ARABIA Ltd, Saudi Arabia
Project : Karan Sulfur & Manifa Gas Facilities at Khursaniyah Gas Plant for
M/s. Saudi Aramco
Duration : January 2010 to November 2011
c)Position : QA/QC Inspector-Mechanical
Company : BECHTEL-TECHNIP Joint Venture (BTJV), Saudi Arabia
Project : Khursaniyah Gas Plant Project (KGP) for M/s. Saudi Aramco
Duration : July 2008 to November 2009
Job Profile:
Review applicable documents such as method statements, inspection test plan, welding procedure specifications, materials specifications, drawing, NDT matrix, etc. prior to start of fabrication activities
Pre-welding, In-process & Post welding Inspection of plant piping and structural steel as per codes, project specifications/standards and ITP
Perform regular surveillance at fabrication shop and construction site to ensure that all inspection and testing activities are performed as per ITP
Stage wise inspection during erection of tank shell vertical and horizontal joints such as Fit up, Weld visual and DPT or MPT and selecting joints for RT.
Stage wise inspection during erection of tank bottom joints such as Lay out and Fit up of bottom plates, Visual Inspection of joints, Vacuum box test.
Dimensional Control of tanks by checking Peaking, Banding, Roundness and Plumbness etc
Witness oil penetrant test, vacuum box test, pneumatic tests for tanks
Review of and daily welding reports and NDT reports.
Selection of weld joints for NDT and review of reports
Monitor storage and control of welding consumables.
Conduct Weld Audit periodically to ensure the quality of the welding
Monitoring of welder’s performance and maintaining welder’s continuity records.
Conduct weekly quality meeting for subcontractor’s QC Inspectors
Witness Subcontractor’s Tool-Box meeting for welders and fabrication personnel
Ensure that all inspection activities with Hold/Witness Points as per ITP are attended
Inspect lines in accordance with P & ID and Isometric drawing for mechanical clearance.
Co-Ordination of Line checking of test packages, punch listing outstanding items, punch clearance and reinstatement inspection
Review and Approval of Weld joint summary of Hydro test Packages.
Co-ordinate with construction, testing group and QC department to resolve quality related issues of test packages
Liaison with Saudi Aramco Inspection and project management personnel
Issue and follow up on Non Conformance Reports (NCR), Corrective Action Requests (CAR)
Inspection of painting/coating as per approved procedure.
Co-Ordination of incoming/in-process/final inspections
Co-Ordination of Destructive and Non Destructive Testing
Responsible for Welding Procedure & Performance Qualifications
Quality functions related to welding process & weld inspection (SAW, SMAW & FCAW)
Preparation and implementation of Quality Plans, Procedure, Work Instructions, Inspection & Test Plans, Method statements, WPS, PQR, WPQ etc.
Responsible for the implementation of QMS (Documentation, Internal audits etc)
Liaison with third party inspection authorities & clients.
Host customer/third party audits and follow up on activities on various departments
Calibration of inspection/testing instruments & maintaining their records
Preparation of Quality Plans for the fabrication, welding & heat treatment of pressure vessels and assemblies
Preparation and implementation of Inspection and test procedure for various assemblies
Preparation of Quality Summary Reports for various projects
Co ordination of inspection of raw materials, machined components and welded assemblies
Consolidation & Analysis of Product Non Conformance Reports
Quality system documentation and implementation as per ISO 9001:2000 standards
Conduct internal audits as part of quality management system
Customer Co-ordination regarding technical matters in different phases of projects
Passed B-Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering with first class (68%).