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WORK EXPERIENCE: Total Experience: Two decades. Since JULY 1995 to till date

• Working as Surveyor / ASME Authorized Inspector at Hyderabad/Vadodara Lloyd’s Register Asia, subsidiary of Lloyd’s Register Insurance Inc, USA and Lloyd’s Register Verification, London UK. The world’s Largest Third Party Inspection company and ASME Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA). Since April 2012 to till date.

• Worked as Certification Manager ASME-Authorised Inspector & PED Inspector at Hyderabad. HSB International (India) Pvt Ltd, subsidiary of Hartford Steam Boiler, Connecticut, USA the world’s Largest Authorised Inspection Agency(AIA) accredited by ASME. Since April 2008 to March 2012.

• Worked as an Inspection Incharge - Industrial services at Hyderabad. TUV INDIA PVT LTD( TUV NORD) the leading German Inspection & Quality Certification Company. Since Jan 2006 to March 2008. Also worked with TUV SUD Delhi since March 2005 to Oct 2005

• Worked as an Field inspector / R.O Auditor at BUREAU VERITAS - the world’s leading inspection and Certification company. Since Jan 2004 to Feb 2005

• Worked as an Inspection Engineer and Divisional Quality Assurance Co-ordinator - Industrial and Emerging Businesses Sector at SGS INDIA Pvt. Ltd, (Societe Generale de Surveillance) the World’s largest inspection, testing and verification Company. Since JULY 1995 to Dec 2003.

Total Experience: Two decades. Since JULY 1995 to till date

• Working as Surveyor / ASME Authorized Inspector at Hyderabad/Vadodara Lloyd's Register Asia, subsidiary of Lloyd's Register Insurance Inc, USA and Lloyd's Register Verification, London UK. The world's Largest Third Party Inspection company and ASME Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) . Since April 2012 to till date.

• Worked as Certification Manager ASME-Authorised Inspector & PED Inspector at Hyderabad. HSB International (India) Pvt Ltd, subsidiary of Hartford Steam Boiler, Connecticut, USA the world's Largest Authorised Inspection Agency (AIA) accredited by ASME. Since April 2008 to March 2012.

• Worked as an Inspection Incharge - Industrial services at Hyderabad. TUV INDIA PVT LTD ( TUV NORD) the leading German Inspection & Quality Certification Company. Since Jan 2006 to March 2008. Also worked with TUV SUD Delhi since March 2005 to Oct 2005

• Worked as an Field inspector / R.O Auditor at BUREAU VERITAS - the world's leading inspection and Certification company. Since Jan 2004 to Feb 2005

All India Project Manager for UNICEF, India and coordinated among the branches of TUV India (2005)


BV
• Accomplished inspection of various engineering goods such as Hand tools, Bolts & Nuts, Valves, G.I Fittings etc..
• Conducted several Vendor Assessments/Pre-Qualification surveys
• Performed Q & Q audits on Indian oil corporation (IOCL) petrol pumps
• Assisted in conducting training programs on TS 16949 Internal Auditor course and ISO -9000 Internal Auditor course.
• Liaise with the customers for Co-ordination and scheduling inspections.
• Organized induction training to the new incumbents.
• Shouldered the responsibilities of the office manager in his absence.
• Discharged duties of surveyor for inspection related to Energy & Process division and International Trade division.
• Inaugurated Ludhiana branch operations on 10 Jan 2004 under the ageis of Mr M.S Gaur the then Area manager and Mr V.K Uppal Office Manager ( at Chandigarh)
• Bagged annual contract business with Manish forging under the guidance of Mr D.K Shrivastava the then Head of industry North., Thus leading to a milestone of business development activity in a very short span.
• Office briefing and inspection scenario presented during the visit of Dr Richard Kazuba, the then CEO BV India. quoted "Mr efficient with 300% occupancy" when Mr V.K uppal presented self as 98 % occupied with 77 files inspected"
SGS
• Imparted technical trainings on various types of Hand pumps, on behalf of UNICEF as a Resource person
• Contributed for the preparation of Hand pump maintenance manual for UNICEF.
• Handled all UNICEF related matters like inspection of hand pumps, spares, tools, R & D projects, Consignee-end-inspection and works inspection etc
• Accomplished inspections of pressure vessels, Machinery, Fabrication &Castings.
• Conducted Factory Assessments/Evaluations/Pre-Qualification Surveys
• Carried out Pre-Shipment/Pre-Delivery inspections of various industrial products/items
• Supervised Mechanical & Civil project sites as Site Engineer /Project Coordinator
• Worked on Soda recovery boiler on behalf of APR Ltd., for their expansion project and carried out inspection of pressure parts, fit-up inspection, weld inspection and review of Radiographic films.
• Carried out for inspection of piping at CLO2 plant (carbon steel, Stainless steel, &Titanium) on behalf of APR Ltd.
• Associated in Quality improvement services on behalf of Vijai Electricals Ltd., on weld distortion & interchangeability of fabricated transformer tanks.
• Stage wise LPG cylinder inspection at various manufacturers on behalf of Reliance Industries..
• Working knowledge of various codes, standards, specifications and various processes attained during the course of inspections.
• Undertook productivity enhancement studies during inspection with the use of work-study& Value engineering/Analysis technique. (Received appreciation from the client)

Management Skills at: * Decision making thought process
* Judging individuals with fair accuracy
* Team player and quick learner
* Agile and mentally alert.
* Always eager to learn and enhance knowledge base.
* Posses' ability to get along well with people from different. walks of life
* I take my Job with great sense of responsibility and inner pride.
* I enjoy facing the challenge of new situations.
* I always respect and maintain office discipline and decorum.

Communication skills at:
➢ Effective written and oral communication in English
➢ Good at Public speaking & Mass communication.
➢ Excellent in organizing and conducting review meetings
➢ Passionate to impart training at all levels and imaginative to develop training material.
Software Skills at: • Knowledge of spread sheet, and MS-OFFICE (MS-Word, Excel, Power Point & Access). Conversant with Lotus notes applications.


Technical Skills at:
Welding Engineering
➢ Knowledge on GMAW, SAW, GTAW & MMAW Processes.
➢ Knowledge on ASME codes & standards.
➢ Qualifying welders as per ASME SEC-IX and interpreting weld coupons.
➢ Knowledge on Visual, UT, LPT, & RT interpretations assimilated during course of inspections as CWI.
➢ Working knowledge on ASME code sections I, II, V, VIII, and IX.

Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge on various Production processes, workshop technology, Plastic/Rubber/FRP technology & foundry technology.
• Inspection exposure to various engineering products.
• Good at detailed drawings study.
• Attained exposure to various industrial products..
• Conversant with various material testing facilities/equipment's/Instruments.

Industrial Engineering
♦ Capable of minimizing work content and enhance productivity.
♦ Knowledge of Work study techniques, Value engineering, Business process Re-engineering, Accounting practices, Technology Management etc..

• Worked as an Inspection Engineer and Divisional Quality Assurance Co-ordinator - Industrial and Emerging Businesses Sector at SGS INDIA Pvt. Ltd, (Societe Generale de Surveillance) the World's largest inspection, testing and verification Company. Since JULY 1995 to Dec 2003.




Senior Inspection and Management professional with two decades of Inspection experience with key focus on boiler and pressure vessels third party inspection. Gifted team builder and passionate process & people development specialist. Leveraged organizational strengths and harnessed internal resources to enhance team performance. Persuasive and analytical with focus on practical implementation ideas to deliver results.

Directed multiple projects and work-streams of varied complexity, size and budget, with aggressive timelines, worked across departments, with cross-cultural, global teams in matrix & Flat organization; trained and supervised staff, and coordinated third-party inspection activities. Hands-on experience with exclusive global Inspection agencies and adherence to Business ethics and code of conduct at all times. I am proficient at the following skills: Technical training
Technical auditing
Complaint Investigations Project appraisal Vendor assessments and rating Public speaking & Mass communication Judging with in short frame of time Business development & sales skills


• ASME Code Certification Management - strategy, Joint Review, Code services Manual review as per code, Design reviews, Process Improvements, Experience with large scale super critical Boiler makers, Pre Joint Review initiatives. Provided leadership in Inspection Management, NCR reviews, Project Prioritization, Resource Alignment, Scheduling and Progress Monitoring. Managed cross cultural global teams and proficient at Welding & welder qualification.
• Inspection & Auditing Practices - Inspection of various engineering items broadly categorized and details below, failure analysis, Vendor Assessment, System Audits and Continuous Process Improvement.
• Industrial Engineering practices: Undertook productivity enhancement studies during inspection with the use of work-study& Value engineering/Analysis technique. (Received appreciation from the client)
• Thought Leadership - Published Paper on "QUALITY IMPROVEMENT & WELD PRODUCTIVITY" under Best student paper category in October 2003 issue of Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering official Journal.
Received "BEST SAFETY EMPLOYEE" award by LRA Management for safety initiatives at contractor's sites (ThyssenKrupp & ISGEC) for July 2012 and Jan 2013 Months.
-Written article on" Safety by chance or choice or Habit" and submitted to LR safety manager.
- Published article on "THE SURVEYOR TRAITS" "Managing an ARC" and received appreciation from LR top management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Experience Summary
• Accomplished ASME Joint Reviews.
• Preparation of shops for ASME joint review
• Carrying our Inspection of code vessels, power piping as an Authorised Inspector
• Experience in Inspection of vessels as per ASME codes & International Standards
• Imparting ASME code training Sec VIII, SEC I, SEC IX
• Experience in product management & Quality Management
• Participation with senior management on business strategy and objectives
• Responsible for sustaining and continually developing quality standards for company products at branch level and overseeing the execution of inspections
• Responsible for the establishing and adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance to internal and external l auditing processes.
• Interacts with internal & external customers on quality issues.
• Acts as Lead in conducting PIM (pre Inspection Meeting) from kick off stage, initial contract review phase, job execution and reporting.
• Responsible for resource planning and staffing at all site & branches offices.
• Job delegation, job prioritizing, status reporting to the management.
• Participating corporate meetings and disseminating information at all levels.
• Liaison with local offices, Head office and associate with the subject specialists
• Promote Business development activity at all branches under purview
• Flair in managing as Head Inspection / Industry Manager
Lloyd's
• Undertaking inspection of Boilers, super heaters, Re heaters, pressure piping, Pressure vessels, Heat Exchangers, Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel Castings and Forgings, Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel, forged and cast Gate Globe and Check Valves, Control valves, Expansion Bellows, Bursting Discs, Safety Relief Valves, Pipes &Tubes, Fabricated structures, Gaskets, Fasteners
• Inspection of Reactor & Regenerator equipments at Site for Indian oil corporation Refinery at Para deep, odissa, India
• Undertook site surveillance activity at Bhushan Energy limited, Angul i.e Boiler erection activity for Phase I & II for a stipulated period.
• Energy & Power
Business with Boiler manufacturers, set up and best practices implementations. Inspection of Re heater/ super heater power plant replacement parts for GHAZALAN power plant KSA "S "part stamp and GE energy IGCC project "PP" stamp
• QA /QC Monitoring of Super Critical Boiler manufacturing at Alstom Projects, Durgapur, India for a span of continues 3 month tenure.
• Undertook site surveillance activity at Bhushan Energy limited, Angul i.e Boiler erection activity for Phase I & II for a stipulated period.
• Undertook ASME Client meet in Vadodara region.
• As a senior among the colleague surveyors undertook in-house training and career development modules for new surveyors. Enhanced ASME clientele list in the region through vigorous business development.. Discharged duties as a Branch Head in his absence, Initiated KEY client engagement model and reaped dramatic results.
• Performed ASME AI duties and responsibilities at all code shops such as Lnt Ranoli, Thermax, praj Industries, Gmm Pfaudler, Inoxcva, Vijaya Tanks & Vessels, Swiss glass coat, Rhine engg, Oriental engg etc..
• Participated in ASME Joint review along with the ASME Team leader and AIS
• Undertook preparation of Quality control system and assisted in ASME certifications.

• Received appreciation from Mr Swaminathan, Vice president South Asia, Energy

Refinery: Inspection of Reactor and Regenerator site activity at IOCL Para deep refinery project, Odhisa, India.
Oil & Gas Industry
Inspection of code stamped pressure vessels, Domestic LPG cylinders
Paper industry
Site supervision on Soda recovery Boiler & Chlorine recovery plant. Inspection of plant equipment's of Paper industry
EPC
Project Management, progress monitoring, vendor assessments, Heat exchangers, for Abu Dhabi polymers Ethylene plant. Degasser, Heater, separator, H2 compressor oil and flash drums for SMG fatty Alcohol plant Lurgi Indonesia
Retail
Inspection of European pallets (EUR) exported to Germany
Offshore
Super heater, Horizontal glycol surge drums, Ceramic gas filters code stamped
Hydrocarbons
• Ammonia storage tank 10, 000 M.T fabrication inspections and site supervision at Godavari fertilizers site, Kakinada (TOYO)
• Decommissioning activity of 7, 500 M.T Ammonia tank at Coromandal Fertilizers, Vizag (UDHE)
Homologation
• Assisted in approval of auto LPG tanks
BHEL Customer Quality Inspection: Inspection of several Engineering items such as turbine blades, forgings, castings, and pressure vessels at several vendors and ancillaries.
HSB
• Participated in ASME Joint review at AVU Engineers Pvt Hyderabad
• Involved in Preparation of Joint review at PSA Nitrogen at Faridabad
• Involved in supporting Inspection centers at Goa, Delhi, Faridabad, Kolkata, Chennai
• As an Authorized Inspector compliance to codes & Standards requirements.
• Generating Business enquiries in the region and establishing base for TPI & ASME Certification Business.
• Liaise among the various Inspections centers from time to time for assistance.
• Associated during inspection of Alstom (langage & Uttran) Projects
• Involved in Boiler External Piping inspection at code shop DEE Development for customer GE Energy (IGCC Project)
• Carried out Inspection of Super Heater and Re Heater elements at Code shop Alstom, Durgapur for customer GHAZLAN Power plant, KSA

TUV
• (At Hyderabad) Project Incharge for Inspection of 15 Carbon steel & Stainless steel vessels for SMG FATTY Alcholol Plant - Kaula Tanjung - Indionesia on behalf of Lurgi India such as Heater, Degaser, seperator, flare drum, reactors, H2 compressor oil flash drum & suction vessel)
• Involved in R 67 approval process for Auto LPG Tank manufacturer and qualification of welding procedures as per EN -288 part 3 1992/A1 1997
• Promotion of PED /CE/E marking services
• In charge for Inspection services at Hyderabad, vizag & nagpur. Training & deployment of surveyors from time to time
• Site in charge for Ammonia tank fabrication of 10000 M.T capacity at GFCL site contractor - TOYO Engg
• Involved in Homologation activities at Hyderabad in coordination with Head homologation and German office.
• Established ISO systems at branches under my perview
• ( At TUV SUD Delhi) Project Manager for 4 Crores Expansion project of Hindustan Zinc Ltd On behalf of SIMON India, Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan, Involving active coordination with the client and all branch offices.
• Coordinator India Office for UNICEF related activities and coordination.
• Estimation of tender proposals both Domestic & global from time to time
• Technical support to promote TPI business in North and East India regions
• File compliance audits of other branches.
• Conducting Quality Management System audit in northern India region

UNICEF Training
Third party inspection of various Hand pumps under safe drinking water and sanitation program. Consignee end inspections, Hand pump Tools.
Training on Quality control of hand pumps Inspection Installation, Maintenance & spares. Carried out Consignee end Inspection training at Maharashtra and Andhrapradesh on behalf of UNICEF India during 1995-2003.