1. Manohar Thangamani.
Tel: +964 (0) 7823006632 +91 (0) 96005 46070
Email: manohar.bv.lme@gmail.com / manohart@yahoo.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging opportunity in a Growth Oriented Organization with an opportunity to grow
with the organization as well as to meet its target and achieve the objectives of the company. I am a good
team player ready to execute the work within the time limit, budget and quality parameters and I am also
a good decision maker, highly practical with excellent resource management and technical understanding
and have the ability to coordinate and interact with personnel at various levels.
CAREER SUMMARY
Proficient and highly experienced professional with 17 years of experience mostly in EUROPE &
GULF in Quality Control and Quality Assurance Maintenance Operations, Production
management, Customer Service, pertaining to Machinery, Oil & Gas Industry, Infrastructure.
Governing overall project management activities including resource management, scheduling, and
execution of projects for installation, commissioning & erection assignments. Recruiting, managing and
imparting technical knowledge to work forces. An effective communicator with honed Capacity to work
under pressure situations to beat deadlines.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
• Bachelor Of Engineering In Mechanical – 1996
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. – 1992
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor , IRCA , U.K
(Cert. No. : 1378)
Certified Welding Inspector, CSWIP 3.1, U.K
(Cert. No. : 51729)
Certified Painting Inspector, BGAS Grade 2/3, U.K
(Cert No. : 54751)
Certified in the following NDT techniques:
ASNT Level II in RTFI, RT, PT, MT, UT, VT.
Certificate No/Id Date of expiry
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector certificate 51729 03.12.2015
BGAS Painting Inspector certificate 54751 01.12.2016
Certification in R.T 0174/10 23.01.2016
Certification in V.T 0177/10 23.01.2016
Certification in U.T 0175/10 23.01.2016
Certification in M.T 0172/10 23.01.2016
2. VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Vocational Service Engineer Certificate,
Sulzer Ruti , Switzerland.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Auto Cad.
MS Office.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Organization : Bureau Veritas – Iraq.
Third Party Inspection Services
Period of work : April 2013 – Till Date
Designation : QC Mechanical Inspection Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinating and synchronizing activities with relevant agencies; attending weekly QA/QC
meetings with Manager, Supervisor.
Conduct Inspection of materials. Identification and traceability, welding works in piping, tanks,
vessels, structural steel at fabrication and erection.
Monitor the welder’s performance with reference to project specification. and codes such as
ASME IX; V; B31.1; B31.3; API 650; API 1104; AWS D1.1. etc.
Reviewing of WPS, PQR and welder’s qualification test and Mechanical test.
Inspection during all stages of Fabrication, Welding, Dimensional control, Visual Inspection, Final
verification and certification.
Monitor and review NDT like RT, UT, PT & MT and PWHT operations, interpretation of
radiograph films and relevant reports.
Inspection of Welding of HDPE Piping and Hydro Test.
Inspection of different types of Valves.
Inspection of Smoke Test on HVAC Systems.
Conduct lines check using Isometric drawing of completed Piping/Spools. Checking and
rectification of Punch List and Reviewing the Test Package and carrying out the Inspection of
Hydro Test, Pneumatic Test.
Witnessing Surface preparation Painting/Coatings, for structurally fabricated components,
Tanks, Pipes etc.
Reviewing of Final manufacturing data book for handing over to the CLIENT.
Projects Handled
Project : Gas Turbine Power Plant
Client : LUKOIL MIDDLE EAST
Contractor: Enka
3. Site : West Qurna-2 Basra-IRAQ.
Project : Central Processing Facility.
Client : LUKOIL MIDDLE EAST
Contractor: Samsung.
Site : West Qurna-2 Basra-IRAQ.
Project : ZUBAIR OIL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Client : ENI-IRAQ
Contractor : WEATHER FORD
Site : Zubair Basra-IRAQ.
2. Organization : Velosi – Saudi, KSA
Third Party Inspection Services
Period of work : Sep 2011 – March 2013
Designation : QC Inspection Engineer / QA Lead Auditor
Key Responsibilities
Performing of internal and external audits as per the audit schedule in liaison with the Lead
Auditor with agreed audit schedule with the project site and suppliers, in compliance with ISO
9001.
Daily visits carried out on Vendor premises to verify Client's purchase order requirements, on
Piping & fittings, Flanges, Structural’s, Pressure Vessels.
Coordinating and synchronizing activities with relevant agencies; attending weekly QA/QC
meetings with Manager, Supervisor.
Reviewing material certification / composition and all documentation. Approval and certification
of WPS, PQR and welder’s qualification test and mechanical test.
Inspection during all stages of fabrication, welding, dimensional control, final verification and
certification.
Monitor and review NDT like RT, UT, PT & MT and PWHT operations, interpretation of
radiograph films and relevant reports.
Witnessing Painting/Coatings (FBE-Internal & External, 3 Layer Polyethylene), and structurally
fabricated components, painted, galvanized and fusion bonded epoxy coatings.
Reviewing of Final manufacturing data book for handing over to the CLIENT. Issuing of
inspection release for sub-contractors.
Projects Handled
Project : Kusile Power Station Project /Medupi Power Station Project
Client : ESCOM, South Africa
Contractor: Hitachi
Vendor : Hidada,Jeddah,KSA.
Project : Epic Gas Sweetning Facility
Client : Petro Fac , Qatar
Contractor: Zeeco Europe
4. Vendor : Energiya , Rabigh KSA.
Project : Tatweer Petroleum Bahrain Field Development-Light Poles.
Client : Tatweer Petroleum
Contractor: Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Vendor : Energiya , Rabigh KSA. / Hidada Steels KSA.
Project : Ruwais Refinery Expansion Project
Client : TAKREER( Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company)
Contractor: G.S Engineering, Korea
Vendor : SEICO KSA.
Project : MUSALLIM RMS-2 (AREA-3) PROJECT.
Client : Petroleum Development Oman
Contractor: Desert Piping LLC/Saudi Steel Pipe
Vendor : Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries.
Project : BS 132 AND ENHANCEMENTS OF BS -131.
Client : Kuwait Oil Company.
Contractor: S.K.Engineering.
Vendor : Al-Qahtani Pipe Coating Industries.
3. Organization : Welding Quality Concepts Inspection Services, Trichy, India
Third Party Inspection Services
Period of work : Feb 2009 – Aug 2011
Designation : QC Inspector
Key Responsibilities
Liaising with clients so as to match their requirements with project technical specifications and
defined quality targets.
Coordinating and synchronizing activities with relevant agencies; attending weekly QA/QC
meetings with client.
Managing correspondence, preparing minutes of meetings (daily, weekly & monthly).
Ensuring quality plan and approving procedure. Undertaking all engineering and administration
related functions.
Looking after activities related to material coordination and interacting with Consultants for
preparation of material submittal, working drawings, etc.
Submitting regular progress report to the clients & higher management.
5. 4. Organization : C & J Antich & Sons Ltd, West Yorkshire, U.K
Structural Steel Fabricators
Period of work : Jun 2005 – Jan 2009.
Designation : Quality Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Prepare/Review of all Inspection and Test Plans in compliance with specific contractual scope of
work / Quality requirements.
Prepare/Review of all applicable Non-destructive examination procedures in compliance with
industry codes and contractual specifications. Witnessing of UT, MT,PT,PMI and Hardness
testing,
Witnessing/Approval of welding procedure qualification test in compliance with Qualification
standard, contractual specification.
Performing Stage inspection and getting job clearance from CLIENT/CA/TPIA as per the
approved QAP, ITP, Engineering drawing, codes and client specifications that includes,
Incoming material inspection (Raw material and consumables) and co-relates with MTC’s
Material Identification(stamp transfer),
Fit- up inspection, Production welding surveillance, Weld visual examination,
Production welding surveillance, Weld visual examination,
Weld visual examination,
Witnessing of surface preparation and paintings,
Reviewing of As-Built drawings against the back up inspection reports / Drawing change notes,
Reviewing of Final manufacturing data book for handing over to the CLIENT.
Issuing of inspection release for sub-contractors.
5. Organization : Sulzer Ruti Ltd; Switzerland.
Manufacturing of Weaving Machines
Period of work : Jan 1997 – Apr 2005.
Designation : Senior Customer Support Service Engineer
Maintenance Management & Service Engineering
Leading a team of Service Engineers and assigning them works at different client .
Conduct investigations into any equipment failures and develop and implement programs to
prevent reoccurrence.
Manage maintenance of all equipment onboard in accordance with the planned maintenance
system and prescribed maintenance procedures.
Discuss with Program Manager the situations where external contractor would be required to
asses the repair and negotiate quotations.
Handle operations for Preventive Maintenance of all mechanical equipment under the control of
the Maintenance Departments.
6. Design maintenance strategies, procedures and methods and plan and schedule planned and
unplanned work.
Arrange specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings or components. Control maintenance tools,
stores and equipment.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to
evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with
engineering design and performance specifications.
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and
equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility,
operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
ATTAINMENTS
Acquired expertise in Retrofit Jobs, received invitations from different European
countries to do the job in a fast & efficient manner.
Track record of receiving appreciations from senior management for the excellent service
provided to the organization and measures taken to improve department efficiency.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of birth : 10th May 1973
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Languages : English, Hindi, Tamil & Kannada (fluent) & Italian (basic)
Driving License : Indian / Great Britain / Saudi Arabia
Passport Details : Z-2958841
Issued at : Trichy, India
Date of Issue : 02.09.2014
Date of Expiry : 01.09.2024
REFERENCE
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