1. PROFESSIONAL RESUME
Name : Ananda Mariyan D’souza
Date of Birth : April 27, 1974
Nationality : Indian
Martial Status : Married
Passport No : F 3761071
Passport Details : 21 June 2005. Expiry Date: 20 June 2015
Mail Id ;anandamdsouza@yahoo.co.in (Mob No. 00971508501997 )
Current Job Title : Senior Welding and Coating Inspector
Educational Qualification : DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(3 years, Board of technical education govt. Karnataka)
Technical Qualification:
• Certified Senior Welding Inspector (AWS certificate no- 11120108) USA
• Certified Welding Inspector ( CSWIP - 3.1 ,CERTIFICATE NO :59052)UK
• Certified Welding Inspector (Welding Research Institute) INDIA
• Certified NACE Coating Inspector Level-2 (CIP NO.17533)
• ASNT Level II: UT, RT, MT & PT.
• Approved SAUDI ARAMCO Welding/Mechanical Inspector SAP #70004304
• Approved SAUDI ARAMCO RTFI SAP #1753
• Approved RAS GAS Qatar Welding and Coating Inspector
• Approved KJO Welding and Coating Inspector
• Approved Qatar Petroleum Welding and Coating Inspector
CAREER SUMMARY
Over 18 years experienced as QA/QC welding and coating inspector. Experience in generation of
QA/QC work instruction from various job orders, welding, coating and NDT inspection in
petrochemicals, oil & gas plant in offshore, desalination plant, cross country pipeline, pressure
vessel, reactors and structural works. Worked in various countries like Dubai, Saudi Arabia, India,
Oman, and Qatar. Hands on experience includes but not limited to inspection and testing of
material, dimensional, coating, utilizing various NDT methods, develop procedure for welding
specification, witness welding procedure qualification, implementing quality control procedure.
Provide technical support to other departments and familiar with international on codes, standards
& specification, such as ASME, AWS, API, SSPC, NACE Ras Gas and Saudi Armco, Qatar petroleum, EN
standards
2. EXPERIENCE
Job Title: QC Welding and Coating Inspector, Dates: 30 september 2015 to Till date
Company: McDermott, Inc.
Project location: UAE Fabrication and Installation Saudi Arabia Khafji offshore
• Develop and implement project specific quality plan, perform internal audits, manage client
liaison and supplier quality performance and coordinate completion of all QA/QC activities.
• Identify nonconformance trends and resolve issues a robust and timely fashion
• Provide quality report for management review and ensure quality conforms established
guidelines, coordinating with close out NCR/CAR.
• Facilitate preparation of Q/A plan with detail on quality practices resources and sequence of
activities relevant particular contract /project establish Q/A schedule for each project
encompassing the specific project requirement.
• Appraise vendors capability to provide suitable product/service for given application formal
visits vendor’s performing review on vender supplied documents.
• Pre inspection meetings and establish the approved quality plan and quality procedure .
• Internal punch list close out meeting with all disciplines coordination with offshore hook up
and closing out of punch list.
• Receiving inspection of materials as per ASME, API, ASTM, ,KJO Specification etc…
• Inspection of structure and piping works for offshore decks, jackets.
• Witnessing the calibration of welding machine, electrode drying oven and portable oven,
pressure recorder, pressure gauge, pressure safety valve
• Witnessing Nondestructive testing welds which involves Visual test, Magnetic particle test
,Dye penetrate test ,Radiographic film interpretation ,Positive material identification , Ferrite
test
• Witnessing destructive testing welds involves hardness, tensile, bend test
• Pressure test pack coordinating and monitoring document controlling of welding summary
and NDT Documentation at the project site as well as set up and management of site archive
• Punch listing items as per P&ID and isometric such as pipe support valves, guides, shoe
supports and NDT completion approving releasing package for pressure test
• Verification of weld summary and sing off and coordination with client to release the test
pack for hydro test
• Reviewing final packages for hydro test approving ,releasing for hydro test and witnessing
the pressure test
• After completion of hydro test arrange all document and set packages for submitting it to
client
• Conduct surveillance on all mechanical inspection related issues and coordinating of QC
Department
• Carried out and records Positive Material Identification on welds and parent metals of
Inconel 625 & SS316 pipe spools
• Involved preparing Final dossier files
COATING JOB RESPONSIBILITY
• Monitor several qualified contractors involved in various aspects of the project, specifically
in the paints and coatings and various pipelines.
• Each contractor has its own particular scope of work, project quality plan, ITPs to
synergistically complete the project in various locations &aspects of the expansion project.
• Review all paintings & coatings specification.
• Review scope of work as per project quality plan.
• Review product specifications.
• Monitor surface preparation activities as per supplier / vendor’s procedure.
• Document all coating activities, verified and inspected by client representative.
3. • Review all paints & coating specification, manufacturer’s product data sheet, Painting
crew approvals, equipment calibration certificates, safety standards and other paints /
coatings related documents
• Check all verifying documents to be consistent with the original documents.
• Check all inspection equipment’s, abrasive blasting equipment’s are all properly tagged prior
to commencement of the paints / coatings activities.
• Monitor the grit blasting activities to comply with the required standard.
• Ensure surface cleanliness prior to coating application (primer / topcoat).
• Monitor and check wet film / dry film requirements as per standard.
• Supervise coatings for any paint defects for touch up repair.
• Check the daily inspection report completed by the crew supervisor.
• Overall Supervision for application of Fire proofing & protective coating for onshore platform
and process vessels.
• Ensure corrective actions are performed as per the requirements of approved
recommendations.
• Ensured all documentation was correct and complete before client inspection.
• Raise RFI for final inspection / acceptance from Client representative.
• Performing blotter test to ensure the quality of air supplied for blasting and checking the
blasting pressure.
• Checking the environmental conditions prior to blasting and painting activities Checking the
blasted material for cleanliness level, surface profile and visual inspection according to the
specification of client.
• Verifying the paint materials with product no, batch no, expiry date prior to mixing.
• Checking the vacuum cleaning of the prior to application of painting.
• Checking the WFT as per the requirement.
• Checking the DFT of primer, intermediate coat and final coat.
• Maintaining the Coating interval time between each coat.
• Raising non-conformance report if worked not as per the specification.
• Co-ordination with client inspectors for day to day coating activities.
• Preparing blasting and painting inspection reports for the accepted materials.
• Complying strictly safety rules and regulation of the or
Job Title: Welding and Coating Inspector ,Dates: 1st
October 2015 to 30 August 2016
Company: McDermott, Inc.
ProjectLocation : Qatar Petroleum fabrication of jackets and brown field work offshore
• Key personnel for performing and implementing the entre quality and management system
of the company
• Reviewing applicable project drawing ,specification and other related documents
• Inspection of structural jacket stage vise inspection right from raw material maintain
traceability , checking of (TKY Joints) fit up , weld visual inspection ,mechanical clearance
hydro testing, re-instatement by referring engineering documents like GA drawing ,P&ID
isometrics as per quality plan procedure
• In process welding inspection and control of product non conformities
• Facilitate field inspection with third party inspection agenesis and client
• Inspect the hardness of structural weld joints as per QP codes and specification
• Ensure the inspection and test plan of each activities are adhered as per project requirement
• Witness the hydro test of the piping loop and check the final box up
• Prepare the piping history sheet punch point list
• Resolve offshore jacket installation and deck installation punch points
• Monitoring welder person repair of any item including welds that are defective to meet the
project specification
4. • Inspection of incoming paints and abrasives and ensuring it is in accordance with the job
specification
• Inspection of incoming paints and abrasives and ensuring it is in accordance with the job
specification.
• Day to day co-ordination & stage wise inspection along with project Consultants and
inspection authorities as per QAP and ITP.
• Periodical inspection of instruments calibration used in projects and maintaining records.
• Maintaining quality records and preparation of final documentation.
• Witnessing blotter paper test (ASTM D 4285) and checking the blasting pressure to ensure it
is as specified.
• Inspection of field activity like monitoring atmospheric conditions (ASTM E 337)
• Inspection of the blasted surface for the standard specified, assessment of surface
cleanliness (ISO 8502-3), and surface profile check (NACE SP0287),
• Monitoring proper mixing of paint system, measurement of WFT, and DFT as per the
specified procedure.
• Carrying out periodical inspection between the coats of multi coat systems and inspection
on the final coat for any coating failures and ensuring it is rectified before the materials
leave the painting yard.
• Witnessing and performing soluble salt contamination tests (ISO 8502-6 & 9), DFT Check
(SSPC PA2), Low Voltage Wet Sponge /high voltage holiday detection (NACE SP0188).
• Witnessing and performing destructive tests like cross cut test (ASTM D 3359) and dolly pull
of test (ASTM D 4541) if specified.
• Inspection of field joint blasting, hand and power tool cleaning (SSPC SP 2 & SP 3) & final
touch up work on field joints.
• Inspection of incoming paints and abrasives and ensuring it is in accordance with the job
specification
• Day to day co-ordination & stage wise inspection along with project Consultants and
inspection authorities as per QAP and ITP.
• Periodical inspection of instruments calibration used in projects and maintaining records.
• Maintaining quality records and preparation of final documentation.
• Witnessing blotter paper test (ASTM D 4285) and checking the blasting pressure to ensure it
is as specified
• Inspection of field activity like monitoring atmospheric conditions (ASTM E 337
• inspection of the blasted surface for the standard specified, assessment of surface
cleanliness (ISO 8502-3), and surface profile check (NACE SP0287),
• Carrying out periodical inspection between the coats of multi coat systems and inspection
on the final coat for any coating failures and ensuring it is rectified before the materials
leave the painting yard
• Witnessing and performing destructive tests like cross cut test (ASTM D 3359) and dolly pull
of test (ASTM D 4541) if specified
• Inspection of field joint blasting, hand and power tool cleaning (SSPC SP 2 & SP 3) & final
touch up work on field joints
• Witnessing and performing soluble salt contamination test ( ISON8502-6&9) DFT check SSPC
PA 2, High voltage holiday detection (NACE SP0188)
Job Title: Senior Welding and Coating Inspector ,Dates: 15th
November 2014 to 23 August 2015
Company: Petrofac Emirates
ProjectLocation : ZATCO (Upper Zakum 750) UAE
• Inspection of received material for further processing i.e plates ,pipes ,forging ,fittings etc.
with respect to purchaser / client specification and approved drawings and maintaining
record of materials used for construction
• Preparation & qualification of WPS, PQR welder maintain record for same
• Preparation of consumable control procedure, preparation of weld plan for shop and yard
• Carry out welder qualification test WPS and PQR as per standards
5. • Checking joint fit up visual inspection of carbon steel ,stainless steel and alloy steel material
• Reporting on QA/QC activities within the frame work of weekly /monthly reporting by site
management
• Reviewing the PWHT charts cooling rate ,heating rate ,heating soaking period according to
specification and approving charts
• Reviewing the hardness reports according to specification and approving it
• Inspection Surface preparation inspection & painting inspection
• Pre blasting inspection including chloride on surface and garnet, inspection of equipment
before blasting & painting, surface profile checking with gauge, wet & dry film thickness
measurement, performing adhesion test, monitoring paint mixing and weather condition
.holiday testing,
Job Title: QA/QC Engineer ,Dates: 12th
October 2013 to 26th
October 2014
Company: TECNIMONT Italy
ProjectLocation : HP-LDPE AL JUBAIL SADARA
• Preparation of QA/QC Plan in line with specification and code /standard requirement and
obtain customer /client approval for their hold ,witness or surveillance check points
preparation of stage wise and assembly wise checklist for better tracking of job progress
• Review of welding documents, surveillance fit up, during welding and weld visual
examination .inspection of dimensional accuracy of structural work. Raising non conformity
report and resolving the same .inspection of structural steel material, witness welder
qualification witness ultrasonic test ,dye penetrant & magnetic particle test Painting and
coating inspection.
• Review and inspection of panting consumable , monitoring weather condition before
blasting and painting, checking surface profile after blasting ,checking dry film thickness and
wet film thickness of the structural work ,to attend project quality meeting periodic
calibration of instrument
Job Title: Welding and Coating Inspector ,Dates: 15th
February 2009 to 23 September 2014
Company: Lindinger Inspection services Dubai UAE Subcontract for McDermott Dubai UAE
ProjectLocation :Saudi Aramco Karan project (fabrication ,installation of offshore well head
platforms
RAS GAS Qatar (fabrication ,installation of offshore well head platforms )
Al Khafji joint operation Saudi Arabia (fabrication ,installation of offshore water injection
platforms )
• Reporting on QA/QC activities within the frame work of weekly /monthly reporting by site
management
• Material verification during inspection of fit-up stage.
• Co-coordinating with NDT department for NDT completion.
• Carrying out inspection jointly with clients.
• Maintaining inspection reports and related documents in QA/QC dept.
• Conducting tool box talks on quality and safety matters
• Verifying Welder Qualification and Procedures relevant to specific job requirement
• Familiar with various welding processes like SMAW, SAW, GTAW and FCAW.
• Familiar with International codes and standards such as ASME /ANSI, ASTM, AWS & API.
• Daily inspection of welding parameter.
• Witnessing PWHT, hydro and pneumatic tests.
6. • Piping test pack related activities: Line walk, preparing punch list items, testing &
reinstatement.
• Inspecting all surface preparation & painting related activities.
• Day to day co-ordination & stage wise inspection along with project Consultants and
inspection authorities as per QAP and ITP.
• Periodical inspection of instruments calibration used in projects and maintaining records.
• Witnessing blotter paper test (ASTM D 4285) and checking the blasting pressure to ensure it
is as specified.
• Inspection of field activity like monitoring atmospheric conditions (ASTM E 337)
• Inspection of the blasted surface for the standard specified, assessment of surface
cleanliness (ISO 8502-3), and surface profile check (NACE SP0287),
• Monitoring proper mixing of paint system, measurement of WFT, and DFT as per the
specifiedprocedure.
• Witnessing and performing soluble salt contamination tests (ISO 8502-6 & 9), DFT Check
(SSPC PA2), Low Voltage Wet Sponge /high voltage holiday detection (NACE SP0188).
• Inspection of field joint blasting, hand and power tool cleaning (SSPC SP 2 & SP 3) & final
touch up work on field joints
Job Title: Welding and Coating Inspector ,Dates: 9th
June 2008 to 20th
2009
Company: Lindinger Inspection services Dubai UAE Subcontract for Exterran Belleli Dubai UAE
• Refer project specification, approved drawings, Quality control Procedures, Inspection Test
Plans (ITP’s), other relevant Documents
• Ensure adherence to Quality and Inspection & Test Plans, monitoring completion of required
project certification and Control of non-conformance reports. Ensure compliance to the
Quality Control Plan.
• Performing Field inspection of structural components as per Drawing requirements,
Technical Specification, Applicable codes and standards.
• Responsible for review traceability of material with respect to mill certificate, monitoring
welding variables, consumables, ensure materials issued are correctly identified, free from
surface defects and complies with relevant drawings, Specifications.
• Monitor and Verify that “As Built Data” are progressively recorded during the construction
phase of the project.
• Periodically inspect preheat and inter pass temperature.
• Ensuring Welder qualification and monitor performance of Welders and Conduct visual
inspections of and structural Weld joints and repairs of welds in accordance with Company
Procedures and International codes of practice.
• Periodically inspecting welding parameters and preparing Summary Reports
• Carry out Punch listing inspection and close out of Punch listed items of Structural packages
as per specification on drawing to ensure all the associated appurtenances for Structural
was properly installed.
• Witness Bolt Torqueing / Tensioning at bolted connections and Test limits wherever
applicable.
• Ensuring that the QC documents are maintained as per the company system and client
requirements.
• Coordinating with Client Inspection teams for inspection activities.
• Liaise with Client Representatives ensuring product conformity and stage release for each
activity denoted within the Project Quality Plan / ITP’s.
7. Job Title: QA/QC Inspector ,Dates: 2nd
January 2007 to 13th
May 2008
Company: Lindinger Inspection services Dubai UAE Subcontract for GMMOS Dubai UAE
• Inspection of incoming materials reviewing test certificates as per code.
• Stage wise inspection before, during and after fabrication.
• Review of radiographic films, witnessing of NDE, hardness, PWHT and review of test reports
• Witness of weld repair activities as per client approved WPS.
• Dimensional inspection, material inspection and maintaining records in a system
• Monitoring parameters during Welding qualification, review of inspection and test plans
• Resolving technical queries raised by vendor/surveyors/ clients to have smooth flow of
activities
• Witness and Review of hydro test packages.
• Witness PWHT & NDE such as UT, MT, and PT.
• Guide, supervise and directly participate in inspection activities to assure product quality
and relevant processes.
• Dealing with clients for their technical requirement of job & expediting And attending pre
inspection meeting.
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Job Title: QA/QC Inspector ,Dates: 5nd
September 2005 to 7th
November 2006
Company: Metal Services Saudi Arabia
Project : Saudi Aramco Maintain Potential Project
• Perform respective field inspections in accordance with project specifications, codes /
standard and scope of work as noted within the Project Quality Plan / I.T.P’s / Project
Specifications
• Monitoring and Inspection of pre-welding and in-process welding activities such as, bevel
preparations, fit-up, pre heating ,welding parameter check in compliance with procedure
and specification
• Visual Inspection of completed welds of piping spools
• Engaged in Piping Hydro test activities
• Review of radiographic films, witnessing of NDE, hardness, PWHT and review of test reports
• Witness of weld repair activities as per client approved WPS.
• Coordinating with Client Inspection teams for inspection activities.
Job Title: QA/QC Inspector ,Dates: 5nd
September 2004 to 7th
November 2005
Company: Lahoud Engineering company
Project Location : Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Plant UAE
• Inspection and expediting of spool fabrication and structural steel
• Internal pipe weld overlay inspection on behalf of the contractor assigned inspector
• Daily Fit up and weld visual inspection of process piping
• Stage wise mechanical inspection and finalizing QA/QC documentation for final hand over to
client
• Witnessing welder qualification and procedure qualification
• Interpretation of radiographic films as per structural and piping code
• Witnessing weld repair as per client WPS
• Witnessing post weld heat treatment and reviewing PWHT charts
• Witnessing piping hydro test ,and reinstatement
8. Job Title: Welding Inspector ,Dates: 9nd
September 2001 to 5th
September 2004
Company: Yanbu steel company ( Fabrication and installation of under ground large storage tanks)
Project Location :Saudi Arabia (Medina and Buraidah ) SSPC / ABV Rock group
• Primary responsibilities are to monitor production welding of structural steel fabrication and
tank for the process and storage of hydrocarbon products .
• Perform visual inspection on completed welds and verify compliance with specific codes
standards
• Review of material test certificates for plates , welding filler materials .
• Periodic calibration checks on instruments
• Witnessing various NDT test like vacuum test , Magnetic particle test , Leak test
• Performing dimensional checks on underground storage tanks
• Familiar with international codes API 650, API 620, AWWA D 100, AWS D 1.1
Job Title: QC Engineer, Dates: 26th
March 1999 to 17th
July 2001
Company: Mansen Engineering Ltd
Project location: Mangalore refinery and petrochemical Ltd .
Cross country pipeline and storage tanks
• Interpretation of drawing and specification
• Co – ordination with client for day to day inspection
• Daily joint fit up and visual inspection of weld joints ,conducting regular weld audits
• Incoming row material inspection and documentation
• Preparation of Inspection & Test Plan, Procedures and Work Instructions as per
Specifications
• Preparing material traceability documentation
• Preparation of pressure test package documents and Line check as per P&ID / Isometric drawings
prior to Pressure test and witness of pressure test, pneumatic, Hose & Vacuum tests Final
Documentation.
Job Title: QC Engineer, Dates: 12 th
January 1998 to 19th
February 1999
Company: Petron Engineering Ltd
Project location: Mangalore refinery and petrochemical Ltd .
(Fabrication of CDU/ VDU/NSU/ KERO Heaters )
• Reviewing scope of work, specification, project execution plan and accepted qualifications of
vendor, sub vendor & supplier; identify unique requirements or special processes during the
project which requires control of effective examination& reliability.
• Guide, supervise and directly participate in inspection activities to assure product quality
and relevant processes.
• Surveillance inspection of baking/drying ovens, holding ovens, portable ovens.
• Monitoring/ witnessing welding, Fabrication & Erection related activities as per client
approved Inspection & Test Plans, Quality Control Procedures.
• Witness and Review of hydro test packages.
• Dimensional inspection, material inspection and maintaining records in a system
• Planning and coordinating various stages of inspection in order to comply with QAP including
raw material inspection, scrutinizing material certificates, in-process inspection during
various stages of fabrication and final inspection at site.
9. • Review of Quality manual, QAP, welding Procedures, Hydro test and pneumatic test
procedures, calibration procedures etc.,
• Inspection of different size and types of valves i.e., ball valves, gate valves, check valves,
control valves, globe valves of various manufacturers
• Witnessing post weld heat treatment, hardness test and reviewing PWHT charts
Job Title: Welding Inspector, Dates: 14th August 1996 to 21st
November 1997
Company: Galaxy engineers
Project location: Mangalore Refinery and petrochemical Ltd .
• Ensuring Welder qualification and monitor performance of Welders and Conduct visual
inspections of and structural Weld joints and repairs of welds in accordance with Company
Procedures and International codes of practice.
• Inspection of consumables as per WPS and periodically check the electrode baking, issuance
log and oven temperature of consumable store.
• Responsible for review traceability of material with respect to mill certificate, monitoring
welding variables, consumables, ensure materials issued are correctly identified, free from
surface defects and complies with relevant drawings, Specifications.
• Ensure adherence to Quality and Inspection & Test Plans, monitoring completion of required
project certification and Control of non-conformance reports. Ensure compliance to the
Quality Control Plan.
• Periodically inspect preheat and inter pass temperature.
• Carry out Punch listing inspection and close out of Punch listed items of Structural packages
as per specification on drawing to ensure all the associated appurtenances for Structural was
properly installed.
• Witnessing to flushing and hydro test for piping as per test pack.
• Ensuring that the QC documents are maintained as per the company system and client
requirements.
10. • Review of Quality manual, QAP, welding Procedures, Hydro test and pneumatic test
procedures, calibration procedures etc.,
• Inspection of different size and types of valves i.e., ball valves, gate valves, check valves,
control valves, globe valves of various manufacturers
• Witnessing post weld heat treatment, hardness test and reviewing PWHT charts
Job Title: Welding Inspector, Dates: 14th August 1996 to 21st
November 1997
Company: Galaxy engineers
Project location: Mangalore Refinery and petrochemical Ltd .
• Ensuring Welder qualification and monitor performance of Welders and Conduct visual
inspections of and structural Weld joints and repairs of welds in accordance with Company
Procedures and International codes of practice.
• Inspection of consumables as per WPS and periodically check the electrode baking, issuance
log and oven temperature of consumable store.
• Responsible for review traceability of material with respect to mill certificate, monitoring
welding variables, consumables, ensure materials issued are correctly identified, free from
surface defects and complies with relevant drawings, Specifications.
• Ensure adherence to Quality and Inspection & Test Plans, monitoring completion of required
project certification and Control of non-conformance reports. Ensure compliance to the
Quality Control Plan.
• Periodically inspect preheat and inter pass temperature.
• Carry out Punch listing inspection and close out of Punch listed items of Structural packages
as per specification on drawing to ensure all the associated appurtenances for Structural was
properly installed.
• Witnessing to flushing and hydro test for piping as per test pack.
• Ensuring that the QC documents are maintained as per the company system and client
requirements.
