1. SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
~ Quality Assurance & Control ~
P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y
• A competent professional with over 10 years of commendable experience in
~Quality Assurance & Control ~Regulatory & Compliance ~Analysis & Reporting
~Welding Operations ~Monitoring & Maintenance ~Root Cause Analysis
~Cross-functional Coordination ~Trainings & Development ~Team Management
• Expertise in managing the complete plant operations entailing planning, resource utilization, maintenance,
quality management & manpower management
• Skilled at implementing several measures for identifying deformities, malfunctions or other abnormalities
in parts/ components/ products as well as steering the execution of quality initiatives and instilling basic
quality philosophies of doing things right the first time, reducing company’s rework cost
• Proficient in strategizing various production budget activities & managing respective implementations
• Team-based management style coupled with zeal to drive visions into reality
• Conducting internal quality audits and coordinate with management representative in ISO 9001
documentation
O R G A N I S A T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Since Feb’15 with HEMT Co.LLC, Nizwa (Oman) as Quality Control Inspector
(Client: Schlumberger, Cameron, Abraj Energy Services, CC Energy Development, Oman/ Application: ASME VIII
Div I, B31.3, API 6A, AWS D 1.1/ Product: Vessels, piping spools for RIG, structural, repair & refurbishments)
Nov’13 – Dec’14 with Master Fab Industries, Unit-2, Tamil Nadu as Quality Control Inspector
(Client: GB/ Application: AWS D 1.1)
Dec’12 – Oct’13 with China Petroleum Jilin Chemical Engineering & Construction Saudi Co.Ltd., Shaybah,
KSA as Welding Inspector – Quality Control (Client: ARAMCO/ Application: ASME SEC –V, IX, B 31.3, API 1104)
Apr’12 – Nov’12 with Ultra Inspection Services, Coimbatore, India as NDT Inspector (Ultrasonic Testing)
Apr’08 – Mar’12 with Heavy Engineering Industries & Ship, Building Co., Kuwait as QC Inspector
(Application: ASME SEC –V, VIII, IX, B 31.3, API 1104)
Oct’06 – Mar’08 with ESCON NDT Technical Service in BHEL, Trichy as UT Inspector - Non Destructive
Testing/ Quality (Ultrasonic Testing of all Boiler Components) (Application: ASME SEC –V, VIII)
Oct’05 – Oct’06 with Bharath Heavy Electricals Ltd. (High Pressure Boiler Plant/ Govt. of India
Enterprises), Thiruchirappalli as Non Destructive Testing/ Quality Inspector, Level II (PT, MT, RT, UT) -
(Application: ASME SEC – I, V, VIII Div 1, AWS D.1.1, API 1104)
Key Result Areas:
• Inspecting the received materials for ensuring adherence to compliance for purchase orders
• Reviewing:
o Review the MTC as per ASME Sec II part A & AISI 4130 as defined by API 6A,PCS-3 NACE MR0175/
ISO 15156
o Material test reports (MTR’s) & mill certificates for ensuring the same to match with the markings on
the materials ordered in compliance with drawing specifications such as plates, pipes, flanges & forged
materials & so on
o All other non-destructive examination reports including post weld heat treatment reports; accepting/
rejecting the same
• Examining and witnessing all mechanical tests for PQR, welder approval and the base material testing for
ferrous material
R.RAGHU
E-Mail: raghundt@gmail.com
Phone: 08056485412/ 09942191221/ +96891218547

2. • Planning and executing the welder's qualification test as per ASME Section IX, reviews welder performance
qualification records; ensuring welders are qualified for the work being performed on per job basis
• Analyzing the coating failure for identifying the cause and conducting the appropriate remedies
• Conducting:
o Periodic inspection for ensuring use of correct welding procedure specification and following the in
process requirements such as fit-ups, pre-heat and so on
o Visual welding inspection during the various welding stages, mark defects prior to any other non-
destructive examination
• Contributing in the:
o Maintenance of performance & inspection records and other related documents ensuring correctness of
all documents
o Processing compiling responses to internal personnel and the client in regards to NCRs, Corrective
Action Reports (CARs), Quality Surveillance Reports (QSRs) and Preventive actions Reports (PARs)
• Ensuring:
o All the necessary equipment to be in proper working condition and that the calibration is valid
o Adherence to inspection test plans (ITP’s) as well as all hold/ witness/ review points and acquiring of
all required signatures
• Tracking:
o Welder/ welder operator performance for proper use of approved welding procedures as well as
consistency in use of preferred fabrication methods and overall quality of workmanship
o The control, issue and storage of welding electrodes
• Witnessing:
o Welding of AISI 4130 low alloy steel requires preheating of 200 C & post heating of 300 C afterᵒ ᵒ
completion of welding for avoiding formation of crack for right practice (not specified in Sec IX-API 6A)
o Overlay on flange face after machining on AISI 4130 forged bar; conducting PWHT after penetrant test
• Checking:
o Hardness on overlay and MPI on body of machined componunts (API 6A)
o Blasting and painting activities on both internal & external surface of HCL Acid Tank, Surge tank &
Water filter manifold and so on
• Verifying:
o All NDT completion prior to releasing for hydro test
o Hydrotest arrangements completion for compliance to code & client requirement including test fluid,
duration, gauge range and calibration
A C A D E M I C D E T A I L
2005: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Thanthai Hans Rover College, Perambalur
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
• ASNT Level II:
o Ultrasonic Testing from Thiruchirappalli BHEL Education Society in 2005
o Radiographic Testing from Thiruchirappalli BHEL Education Society in 2005
o Magnetic Particle Testing from Thiruchirappalli BHEL Education Society in 2005
o Liquid Penetrant Testing from Thiruchirappalli BHEL Education Society in 2005
o Radiographic film interpretation Level II from BIT Inspection Technology in 2009
o CSWIP 3.1 in 2010
P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S
Date of Birth: 14th
August 1981
Languages Known: English and Tamil
Mailing Address: A/60, Jainagar, Thiruverumbur, Tiruchirappalli - 620013, Tamil Nadu
(Please refer to Annexure for Workshops and Organisational Projects)

3. ANNEXURE
W O R K S H O P S
• ASME Sec VIII Div I at Lloyd’s Register Oman LLC BPVC from 26th
May 2015 to 28th
May 2015)
O R G A N I S A T I O N A L P R O J E C T S
Project at Heavy Engineering Industries & Ship, Building CO., Kuwait:
Title: KNPC New Oil Pier Project
Description: The project was based on preparation of materials specification & data sheets, reviewing
of document & various NDE activities of fabrication & erection of piping works as well as
inspection & approval of all fabricated items prior to release.