P. Saravanaraj seeks an opportunity to utilize his initiative, enthusiasm, and over 11 years of experience in painting inspection. He has extensive experience inspecting coating systems and processes for oil and gas projects in Oman, Qatar, the UAE, and Kuwait. His responsibilities included reviewing specifications, inspecting surface preparation and application, conducting tests, documenting inspection results, and ensuring work was completed according to standards and clients' requirements. He has expertise in coating systems for pipelines, pipes, and equipment and is familiar with international codes and standards.

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P. SARAVANARAJ
No: 3/1043 Gandhiji Street
Burma Colony Pappakurichi (PO), Kattur-19
Trichy| Tamil Nadu | India
Mobile: 9500507299 | Email: saravanaraj81@gmail.com
CareerObjective
“I am seeking an opportunity to merge my initiative, enthusiasm and 11+ years of proficiency to add value,
both to the organization and myself. I aim at expanding my horizons and developing skills in the field of
Painting Inspection and to work in a dynamic environment, which provides opportunities for my growth”.
Areaof Interest
 Production Engineering  Supply Chain Management  Quality Control/Assurance
 Maintenance Engineering  Production & Planning  Manufacturing Technology
 Process Operations  Painting Engineering  Piping Engineering
Synopsis
 Vast familiarity in Painting & Coating Inspection procedures with ISO: 9000 quality management system
requirements international codes and standards, Qatar Petroleum procedures/standards etc & paint
manufacturers like AMERON, INTERNATIONAL HEMPEL, RAYCHEM, SIGMA, JOTUN.
 Expertise in coating Systems like:
 Alkyd enamel coating  Aluminum pigment alkyd coating
 Coal tar epoxy  Epoxy coating atmospheric service
 Inorganic zinc primer  Epoxy mastic coating (self priming )
 HB-mio-polyurethane  Immersion service (self priming lining paint)
 Epoxy coating system for general  Inorganic zinc primer water based /solvent based
 Epoxy coating for immersion service  FBE coating for buried service piping/pipelines/heat
shrink sleeves
 Responsible for witnessing, verifying, inspecting the work at various inspection points such as:
 Witnessing coating mixing  Pre-surface/Surface preparation inspection
 Determination of dry film thickness  Evaluation of compressor (air cleanliness)
 Inspection of coating application  Inspection of application equipment
 Adhesion testing  Measurements of ambient conditions
 Pinhole and holiday testing  Determination of wet film thickness
 Evaluating cure  Evaluating cleanliness between coats
 Documentation  Determination of surface preparation cleanliness & profile
 Valuable working knowledge of various international standards such as AWS D 1.1, ASME SEC. V, VIII, IX
and ASME B 31.1/31.2/31.3.
 Monitoring the weather condition (DB, WB, RH, MT).
 Final inspection of holiday test DFT, color coding and review the reports.
 Holiday testing, impact tests, hardness testing, salt and chloride contamination testing, and cross
adhesive tests, DFT & WFT checks, paint curing tests (MEK) as per specification.
 Well versed with handling inspection tools like destructive and non destructive test.
WorkExperience
Al-Hassan Engineering Company ( Sultanate of Oman) Nov 2014 to Dec 2015
Designation: Painting QC Inspector
Client: DAELIM PETROFAC Joint Venture (DPJV)
Project: Sohar Refinery Improvement Project. SRIP (ORPIC)
“Al Hassan Group ofCompanies has flourished through a combination of entrepreneurial leadership, courage and vision and has come a
long way since its earlydays in 1975 as an electrical tradingshop. The progress ofAl Hassan Group in many ways reflects the development
of the Sultanate of Oman, with the Group playing a key role in many nation-building projects”.
Roles & Responsibilities:-
 Review the client approved specification, procedure, method statement and ITP.
 Witnessing the qualification test for sub contractor coating and blasting personals.
 Incoming material inspection of coating, painting, abrasive and equipments.
 Maintaining the weather condition log as per the specification requirements.
 Conduct the Blotter test, Viol test and conductivity test for prior to start blasting activity.

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 Stage wise inspection of coating process in the spool base production of pipeline coating in all station
like surface preparation, coating application (Heating and FBE, PP Powder spray and poly propylene
tape wrapping by machine and Quenching station.
 Witnessing of fusion bond epoxy (FBE), 3Layer injection moulded polypropylene (IMPP), 3LPE, HSS and
Poly propylene flame spray (For repair and Tie in joints).
 Carry out of inspection for Hot melt poly propylene and poly ethylene spraying on field weld joints of
off shore piping and damaged coating spots.
 Conduct the following test, prior to start and after completion of coating application.
 Whirling Hygrometer, Dew Point calculator ,Testex tape / Dial Micrometer and Digital thermometer.
 Wet Film Thickness gauge (Comp gauge), Dry Film Thickness Gauges like Digital DFT gauge and Banana
gauge.
 Holiday detector -High voltage holiday detector DC&AC.
 CSN Salts test kit testing for soluble salts, conductivity tester & Blister evaluation test.
Prime4 Inspection L.L.C., Dubai Sep 2013 to Aug 2014
Designation: Painting Inspector
Client: Belleli Energy S.R.L, AbuDhabi
“Prime4Inspection is a global Inspection, Verification, Testing and Certification Company. We are recognized and operated through a
network of offices and trusted representative across globe providing highest quality and trust worthy services in Inspection & Energy
Industries Founded in Dubai-UAE with focusing on Transparent & Trust worthy Inspection / Expediting Services to various clients
throughout the Gulf”.
Roles & Responsibilities:-
 Review and comment / approve contractors Painting, coating & wrapping procedures.
 Carry out inspection of surface profile, chloride contamination test as per applicable standards.
 Monitor weather and equipment condition during Painting, coating operation.
 Ensure that paint materials are used from approved paint manufacturers with valid pot life.
 Ensure that the application of coating is carried out as per the technical data-sheet of the
manufacturer and approved painting specification.
 Ensure that proper time intervals between intermediate coats for proper chemical and mechanical
bonding.
 Witness / checking of Dry Film Thickness and Holiday detection / Pin hole detections and Ensure that
calibrated testing equipment is used.
 Monitor surface preparation, application of bonding agent, elastomer, wrapping and curing operation
(for Neoprene coating) on riser pipes / clamps.
 Witness post curing tests such as hardness, spark test, sound test, adhesion test, visual and dimensional
check etc. on riser pipes / clamps.
 Monitor surface preparation, application of CTE coating and post curing tests on pipeline.
 Monitor surface preparation, application of heat shrink sleeves, holiday tests on field joints.
Darwish Petroleum & Industrial Services(EIL).,Qatar Jun 2012 to Apr 2013
Designation: QC Inspector (Painting)
Client: Qatar Gas
“DARWISH PETROLEUM & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES is a subsidiary of the renowned Qatari holding Company DARWISH GROUP. DARWISH
PETROLEUM & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES was founded in 1994 as a separate division of Darwish Group to serve the fast growing Oil, Gas and
petrochemical industry in Qatar. Our involvement is primarily with the Oil & Gas operations offshore/ Onshore, Petrochemical,
industrial, Electricity and water department”.
Roles & Responsibilities:-
 Conducting the PQT for entire Painting/Coating and Insulation works with client approved procedures.
 Conducting quantitative and qualitative tests for find out the presences of salts like chlorides,
sulphides and nitrates etc, on the surface prior to start blasting and painting activity.
 During surveillance inspection check the paint mixing ratio, application and wet film thickness.
 Checking the final DFT readings of the entire coating systems and data entry for preparing final
inspection reports
 Carried out exterior Thermal insulation inspection of piping and equipment operating above dew point
and below600⁰C, which are located above ground, either inside or outside of building.

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 Familiar with relevant codes and standards for oil and gas industry construction practices and
procedure(ASTM,SSPC,ISO,BS AND NACE).
 Dealing direct with client for technical queries and giving best possible solution.
 Overseeing repair procedure in accordance with recommendation of the manufacturer and the
approved coating procedure.
NBTC., Kuwait Apr 2011 to Jun2012
Designation: Painting Inspector
Client: Equate Petrochemical Company, Kuwait
“Established in 1977, NBTC took its first steps as a civil construction contractor with the concept ofproviding valuable, trustworthy and
quality services is now taking strides in engineering & construction, fabrication & machining, inspection services, heavy equipment
leasing and logistics. Today, NBTC stands tall as a preferred partner to clientswho are building on their capabilities and empowering the
nation”.
Roles & Responsibilities:-
 Review contract documents to ensure identification and comprehension of quality requirements.
 Preparation of Quality assurance procedures and project Quality plan.
 Conduct the PPT and PQT for coating/Painting and Wrapping application.
 Preparation and review the inspection test plan and Quality procedures as per the requirement of
project for coating and painting works.
 Incoming material inspection of coating, painting, abrasive and equipments.
 Maintaining the weather condition log as per the specification requirements.
 Conduct the material receiving inspection of Blasting, painting and insulation materials
 Verifying the painting specification for the selection of paints to be applied ,keeping records of batch
number, expiry date, mixing ratio, thinning ratio and MSDS details and manufacturer test certificates
for the paint products
 Non Curing Visco Elastic tape wrapping of buried pipelines with flanges and valves of various sizes
 FBE coating of various pipe lines internal and external.
 Ensure safety and quality procedures are being effectively and consistently implemented by the
contractor and subcontractors.
 Carry out final documentation and Dossier.
 Well versed with handling inspection tools like destructive and non destructive test.
VICOTTE International Middle East LLC., AbuDhabi May 2008 to Dec2010
Designation: Painting Inspector
Client: ZADCO Site (PSIM Project) Offshore
“Vinçotte International Middle East LLC(VIME) is a joint venture between Vinçotte group of Brussels, Belgium and Al Mansoori Group of
Companies Abu Dhabi, UAE. Vinçotte branch in Abu Dhabi was first opened in 1978 to provide Industrial services to constructio n,
manufacturing, oil & gas as well as power plant industries. Since then, it has its' presence in many countries ofthe Middle East directlyor
through partnerships”.
PEMCO Inspection Services., Qatar Feb 2008 to May 2008
Designation: Painting Supervisor
Client: Qatar Petroleum
“Pemco inspection is NDT companyprovider of NDT technicians,NDT equipments and NDTinspection services for oil and gas industry,head
office located in doha qatar.”
Veesons Energy System., Trichy Jul 2006 to Dec 2007
Designation: Painting Supervisor
Client: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Trichy
“Veesons Energy Systems Pvt. Ltd., (VESPL or Veesons) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Boilers and Small Power Plants from
India.The first companyof the group Premier Industries was started in the year 1974 as a vendor for manufacturing Non-Pressure Parts
and Veesons in the year 1981 for manufacturing PressurePartsfor Bharath Heavy Electricals Ltd., (BHEL) Trichy. Premier Industries was
later merged with Veesons in the year 2009”.
M/S Cethar Ltd., Trichy Aug 2005 to Apr 2006
Designation: Painting Supervisor
Client: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd,Trichy

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“Cethar Limited erstwhile Cethar VesselsLtd was founded in the year 1981 and commenced its business operations in the year 19 84.The
operations started with manufacture ofAtmospheric Fluldised Bed Boilers up to 15TPH for industrial applications over a period of time it
has grown to keep pace with opportunities and it is now capable ofDesign, Manufacture and Construct thermal power plants up to a unit
size of 350MW”.
GB Engineering Industries., Trichy Feb 2003 to May 2005
Designation: Painting Supervisor
Client: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd,Trichy
“GB Engineering EnterprisesPrivate Limited, incorporated in India, established in 1980, having its headquarters in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil
Nadu state, India, has made a defined Financial Growth over the years. GB has always strived to achieve Customer confidence in all its
endeavours. Testimonyto this is proven by its receiving of continuous-repeat orders from most of its clients. The Partial Customer List
demonstrates the Quality conscious work-style of the Organization”.
EducationCredential
Degree Institution Year Percentage
DOING B.Tech (Mechanical) Karnataka State Open University - 70
B.SC (Chemistry) Jamal Mohammed College, Trichy 2002 58
Class XII Boiler Plant Boys Hr. Sec. School, Trichy 1999 62
Class X Boiler Plant Boys Hr. Sec. School, Trichy 1997 78
Technical Knowledge
Office Packages : MS Office
Operating Systems : Windows XP,7,8/Vista/Linux
Technical Skills
NDT level II in accordance with requirements of American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT):
 UT - Ultrasonic Testing  RT - Radiographic Testing
 PT – Liquid Penetrate Testing  MT- Magnetic particle Testing
Certification
CourseName Institution Year ID NO
PCN UT 3.1&3.2 (Plate & Pipe ) Noble quality Evaluation, Trichy 2015 331058
Irata Rope Access Level I Sky Track Rope Access Training institution, Trichy 2015 1/97131
BGAS GRADE- 2 Painting Inspectors welding quality concept, Trichy 2013 649774
CoreCompetencies
 Professional, Growth Oriented, Easy Adaptive and Quick Learner.
 Talented, Independent, Responsible, Hardworking and efficient in analytical complex solving issues.
 An extrovert with very good blending capabilities.
 An absolute team player with good communication skills.
 Ability to deal with a diverse range of cultures and nationalities internationally.
 Highly competent self-motivated, hard-working with the ability to rapidly learn and apply new skills.
Personal Details
Name P. Saravanaraj Languages English, Tamil & Kannadam
Father’s Name R. Pandiyan Date of Birth 31-10-1981
Sex Male Marital Status Married
Nationality Indian Passport No Z-2993688
Age 34 Native Place Trichy
Declaration
I (P. Saravanaraj) hereby declare that the above information given by me is true to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Yours Sincerely,
Date: (P. Saravanaraj)