- Ganesh Chinadurai has over 17 years of experience conducting inspections of mechanical, pressure vessels, piping, modules, structures, tanks, welding, painting and insulation projects for oil, gas and petrochemical plants. - He is certified in API, ASNT and AWS standards and has experience working in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Nigeria, Oman and India. - His responsibilities have included scheduling inspections, assessing equipment condition, authoring reports and recommendations, and ensuring compliance with codes and procedures.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: GANESAN CHINADURAI
ADDRESS: 1/9 Pondy Road, Panayapuram, Villupuram, India
SEX: Male
MARITIAL STATUS: Married
NATIONALITY: Indian
DATE OF BIRTH: 10/10/1973
EMAIL: ganesh4341@gmail.com
MOBILE: India: +91-9843696196
QUALIFICATION
Highest Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Other Qualification:
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector- Certification No: 47830
API 570 Piping Inspector- Certification No: 59740
API 653 Aboveground Storage Tanks Inspector- Certification No: 60078
AWS – CWI (American Welding society - Certified Welding Inspector)
Certification No: 08126081(Not Renewed)
ROPE ACCESS TECHNICIAN Level I- Certification No:1/93099
ASNT LEVEL –II in Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Test, Dye Penetration
Test, Radiographic Test
Conversant with Microsoft Windows viz., MS-Word, Excel & PowerPoint
EXPERIENCE
Total Years of Work Experience: 17+ Years
List of Shutdowns:
DATE PROJECT EMPLOYER CLIENT DESIGNATION
October
2016 to Till
date
YASREF
Refinery
Yanbu
Saudi K-KEM
YASREF
Refinery
Plant Inspection
Engineer
February
2016 to
April 2016
Takreer Ruwais
Refinery, Al-
Ruwais
International
Inspection
Services
(Intertek) LLC
Takreer
Refinery
Inspection
Engineer

2. October
2015 to
November
2015
Nigerian LNG
plant, Bonny
Island
RusselSmith
Group - Lagos,
Nigeria
Nigerian LNG
(LNGN)
API Inspector
with Rope
Access Inspector
September
2015 to
October
2015
S-Chem
Bisco
Integrated
Service Jubail
Saudi
Chevron
Phillips
Company
Inspection
Engineer
August
2015 to
September
2015
Nigerian LNG
plant, Bonny
Island
RusselSmith
Group - Lagos,
Nigeria
Nigerian LNG
(LNGN)
API Inspector
with Rope
Access Inspector
April 2015
to May
2015
YANSAB
Petrochemical
Company
Yanbu
Bisco
Integrated
Service Jubail
KSA
SABIC
Plant Inspector
(Static
Equipment)
Feb 2015
to March
2015
Qatar Gas II
Train 4
Emirates
Industrial
Laboratory
(EIL-DPIS)
Qatar Gas
Plant Inspector
(Static
Equipment)
January
2015 to
Feb 2015
Oman
Methanol
Company
International
Inspection
Services
(Intertek) LLC
Oman
Methanol
Company
Plant Inspector
September
2014 to
October
2014
Qatar Gas II
Train 5
Oceaneering Qatar Gas
Plant Inspector
(Static
Equipment)
January
2014 to
April 2014
Qatar
Petroleum NGL
- 1 Shutdown &
In-service
Inspection
BUREAU
VERITAS
Qatar
Petroleum
Plant Inspector
(Static
Equipment)
June 2013
to
December
2013
CPCL Unit - I
AMS
ENGINEERING
PVT LTD
Chennai
Petroleum
Corporation
Ltd
Plant &
equipment
Inspector
February
2013 to
April 2013
Qatar
Petroleum NGL
- 2
BUREAU
VERITAS
Qatar
Petroleum
Plant Inspector
(Static
Equipment)
July 2012
to
CPCL Unit - II AMS Chennai Plant &
equipment

3. December
2012
ENGINEERING
PVT LTD
Petroleum
Corporation
Ltd
Inspector
February
2012 –
April 2012
Qatar
Petroleum NGL
- 1
BUREAU
VERITAS
Qatar
Petroleum
Plant Inspector
(Static
Equipment)
October
2011 to
December
2011
ENOC Dubai Topaz
Engineering
Emirates
Petroleum
Corporation
Ltd (EPCL)
Plant Inspector
April 2011
to July
2011
TUV Rheinland
Arabia LLC
(TURA)
Petrochemical
& Refinery
plant
TUV Rheinland
Arabia LLC
(TURA)
Petrorabigh,
Saudi Arabia
Plant Inspector
Summary
• Having more than 17 years of Inspection experience covering Mechanical,
pressure vessels, piping, Modules, Structural, tanks, welding, painting,
coating, and insulation in Offshore, Onshore installations both in new
construction as well as in maintenance inspection.
• Inspection of Oil & Gas field and Petrochemical plant static equipments and
associated piping in on-stream, maintenance, shutdown and ATA inspection.
• Inspection of all types of Oil & Gas, refinery, Off-shore and petrochemical
plant static equipments (columns, drums, heat exchangers, storage tanks
and piping) and to compiles written reports on its findings and
recommendations puts in repair recommendations to user departments.
• Keeping all inspection equipment history files up-to-date and also keeps on-
stream inspection data current.
• Inspects the structure modification for Oil & gas field, Off-shore and
Petrochemical plant static equipments and associated pipings, supports etc.,
in accordance with company procedures / specifications.
• Advises and recommends required repairs or replacements to defective Oil &
Gas field, Off-shore and Petrochemical plant static equipments and carries
out further inspection after repair work to ensure conformity to approved
standards and codes.
• Direct, advice and instruct NDT Technicians in the recommends of specific
examination and performance of routine duties, evaluate inspection and NDT
results and prepare reports with recommendation regarding potential repairs,
fitness for service and anticipated equipment residual life.
• Extensive quality management experience in the oil and gas, offshore
modules within multi-nationality work environments.
• Possess good interpersonal skills combined with the ability to communicate at

4. all levels together with a flexible ‘hands on’ approach to problem solving,
whilst retaining a strong management approach to both safety and quality.
• Review of ITP, Vendor documents (WPS/PQR, NDT and other testing
procedures) and review of Inspection reports.
• Pre-Inspection meeting and Kick off meeting with Vendor along with Client for
the ordered items.
• Coordination with Client / Vendors / Inspection agencies.
• Document/ data control/ corrective/preventive action for all NCR/ customer
complaints.
• Excellent exposure in the codes of ASME, ASTM, ANSI, API, AWS
• Worked in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Angola, Malaysia, Indonesia and
Singapore
EXPERIENCE DETAILS
October 2016 to Till date
YASREF Refinery, YANSAB, Plant Inspection Engineer
• Conduct on-stream inspection on the plant stationary equipment including
pressure vessels, heat exchangers, drums, storage tanks, filters, column
according to Company established policies and procedures and issues
inspection reports.
• Inspection rerating activities for pressure vessels and the pressure relieving
devices protecting these vessels.
• Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Inspections.
• Post Weld Treatment (PWT) Inspections.
• Inspection of all types of Steam coils, headers and crossovers in accordance
with the requirements of the ASME and to compiles written reports on its
findings and recommendations puts in repair recommendations to user
departments.
• Inspection of all types of plant static equipments columns, drums, heat
exchangers, storage tanks, fin-fan cooler and filters
• REFORMER welds of inlet and outlet pigtails, Root pass of butt welds joining,
Weld activities
February 2016 to April 2016
Takreer Refinery, Al-Ruwais, Inspection Engineer
• Inspection of all types of Steam coils, headers and crossovers in accordance
with the requirements of the ASME and to compiles written reports on its
findings and recommendations puts in repair recommendations to user
departments.
• Inspection of all types of plant static equipments columns, drums, heat
exchangers, storage tanks, fin-fan cooler and filters
• REFORMER welds of inlet and outlet pigtails, Root pass of butt welds joining,
Weld activities
October 2015 to November 2015
RusselSmith Group, Lagos, Nigeria, API Inspector/Rope Access
Inspector

5. • Taking the technical lead on a daily basis, regarding all inspection work
related to area such as pipe line, vessels, tank and platform inspections.
• Provide daily direction to sub-ordinate Inspectors and/or NDE Technicians
assigned.
• Oversee daily inspection activities. Routine audits of inspection and non-
destructive examination activities.
• Write/review inspection reports, plans, repair recommendations and other
inspection documents.
• Using industrial rope access services in difficult to access areas such as
confined spaces and high access areas.
• Develop and implement area equipment inspection and testing plans for
compliance and turnarounds.
• Implement all the applicable procedure which is applicable to client including
HSE.
• Assist in recruiting and training personnel on operational functions; conduct
safety orientations and meetings; assures that established policies and
procedures are followed.
• Verify that the integrity of the structure has been restored for the purpose it
was designed for.
September 2015 – October 2015
Bisco Integrated Service Jubail KSA, S-CHEM (Saudi Chevron Phillips
Company), Plant Inspection Engineer
• Review of contractor’s documents related to quality and inspection.
• Conducting Pre Inspection Meeting to ensure compliance of planned activities
as per the project requirements, Clarifications, Fulfilment of requirement as
per the Approved Drawings, Code/Standards and Project specifications.
• Inspection of pressure vessels as per approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
• In Plant inspection of Pressure Equipments, witnessed Tests, Checked
welding condition (external and internal), Visual inspection of Equipments
associated with piping systems, Preparation and submission of daily reports,
Recommended repair procedures for defects noticed during inspection,
coordination with Client for inspection related activities and assisted in the
compilation of final QC documentation.
• Stage inspection and Final inspection / NDT witness, IWL and review,
Hardness test/ Positive Material Identification.
August 2015 to September 2015
RusselSmith Group, Lagos, Nigeria, API Inspector/Rope Access
Inspector
• Taking the technical lead on a daily basis, regarding all inspection work
related to area such as pipe line, vessels, tank and platform inspections.
• Provide daily direction to sub-ordinate Inspectors and/or NDE Technicians
assigned.
• Oversee daily inspection activities. Routine audits of inspection and non-
destructive examination activities.
• Write/review inspection reports, plans, repair recommendations and other
inspection documents.
• Using industrial rope access services in difficult to access areas such as
confined spaces and high access areas.
• Develop and implement area equipment inspection and testing plans for

6. compliance and turnarounds.
• Implement all the applicable procedure which is applicable to client including
HSE.
• Assist in recruiting and training personnel on operational functions; conduct
safety orientations and meetings; assures that established policies and
procedures are followed.
• Verify that the integrity of the structure has been restored for the purpose it
was designed for.
April 2015 to May 2015
Bisco Integrated Service Jubail KSA, YANSAB Petrochemical Company
(SABIC) Yanbu, Plant Inspector
• Conduct on-stream inspection on the plant stationary equipment including
pressure vessels, heat exchangers, drums, storage tanks, filters, column
according to Company established policies and procedures and issues
inspection reports.
• Inspection rerating activities for pressure vessels and the pressure relieving
devices protecting these vessels.
• Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Inspections.
• Post Weld Treatment (PWT) Inspections.
• Carry out As found inspection, intermediate and final inspections.
• Hydro test and leak test inspections.
• Inspects and assesses the condition of Plant static equipments at the required
frequency in accordance with the company's procedure and code
requirements.
• Fit-for-assessment of Pressure vessels, Pressure piping, Storage tanks as per
relevant API / ASME codes.
27th
February 2015 to March 2015
Emirates Industrial Laboratory (EIL-DPIS), Qatar Gas II Train 4, Plant
Inspector
• Inspection scheduling based on criticality rating, corrosion looping and history
of all static equipment.
• Inspection rerating activities for pressure vessels and the pressure relieving
devices protecting these vessels.
• Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) Inspections.
• Post Weld Treatment (PWT) Inspections.
• Carry out As found inspection, intermediate and final inspections.
• Inspection of all types of plant static equipments (columns, drums, heat
exchangers, storage tanks, fin-fan cooler and filters) and to compiles written
reports on its findings and recommendations puts in repair recommendations
to user departments.
• Carry out Hydro test and leak test inspections.
• Inspects and assesses the condition of Plant static equipments at the required
frequency in accordance with the company's procedure and code
requirements.
• Fit-for-assessment of Pressure vessels, Pressure piping, Storage tanks as per
relevant API / ASME codes.

7. January 2015 to Until 10th
February 2015
International Inspection Services (Intertek) LLC, Oman Methanol
Company, Sohar, Oman, Plant Inspector
• Inspection of all types of Steam coils, headers and crossovers in accordance
with the requirements of the ASME and to compiles written reports on its
findings and recommendations puts in repair recommendations to user
departments.
• Inspection of all types of plant static equipments columns, drums, heat
exchangers, storage tanks, fin-fan cooler and filters
• REFORMER welds of inlet and outlet pigtails, Root pass of butt welds joining,
Weld activities
• Inspection of Package Boiler internal and external
• All pressure containing welds including attachment welds of couplings
• Inspection of Pressure vessels, Storage tanks as per relevant API / ASME
codes.
September 2014 to October 2014
Oceaneering, Qatar Gas II Train 5, Plant Inspector
• Inspection scheduling based on criticality rating, corrosion looping and history
of all static equipment.
• Carry out As found inspection, intermediate and final inspections.
• Inspection of all types of plant static equipments (columns, drums, heat
exchangers, storage tanks, fin-fan cooler and filters) and to compiles written
reports on its findings and recommendations puts in repair recommendations
to user departments.
• Carry out Hydro test and leak test inspections.
• Inspects and assesses the condition of Plant static equipments at the required
frequency in accordance with the company's procedure and code
requirements.
• Fit-for-assessment of Pressure vessels, Pressure piping, Storage tanks as per
relevant API / ASME codes.
January 2014 to April 2014
BUREAU VERITAS, Qatar Petroleum, Plant Inspector, NGL - 1 Shutdown
& on-stream Inspection
• Conduct on-stream inspection on the plant stationary equipment including
pressure vessels, heat exchangers, drums, storage tanks, filters, column
according to Company established policies and procedures and issues
inspection reports.
• Implement the computerized inspection program using SAP through
Validation of the asset registry, equipment details and the inspection results.
• Conduct fitness for service assessment for the different equipment, set the
scope of corrective action, set and implement the quality control scope and
testing.
• Inspects plant stationary equipment by entering into vessels, boilers during
shutdowns, to check condition of equipment. Includes noting observations on
cracks, pits, thinning and any other pattern of erosion, corrosion and other
interior failure. Makes interpretations of findings, analyses for failure,

8. prepares report and issues recommendation.
• Coordinates with the Operations Planning and Maintenance supervisors such
activities as the scheduling and planning of inspections, obtaining the
requisite permits and performing any required scheduled equipments.
• Checks condition of safety relief valves, and reports findings to supervisor.
Witnesses pressure setting before and after repair and during any re-
calibration campaign, as assigned.
• Prepares report, schedules testing frequency as per policy, enters inspection
data in Lyods Register (CAPESTONE) based computerized system, raises
recommendation based on valve condition and follow up.
• Witness hydrostatic tests and pneumatic tests on pressure equipment.
June 2013 to December 2013
AMS ENGINEERING PVT LTD, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Plant
and equipment Inspector
• Looked after executing Inspection Plans, Inspection of Pressure Equipments
and Piping systems, witnessed Tests, Checked welding condition (external
and internal), Visual inspection of Equipments and Piping systems,
Preparation and submission of daily reports, Recommended repair procedures
for defects noticed during inspection, coordination with Client for inspection
related activities and assisted in the compilation of final QC documentation.
• External inspection of weld seams, support structures for any corrosion,
foundation structures for any cracks/spalling nozzles, valves and other
structural works.
February 2013 to April 2013
BUREAU VERITAS, Qatar Petroleum, Plant Inspector, NGL - 2 Shutdowns
• Inspection scheduling based on criticality rating, corrosion looping and history
of all static equipment.
• Inspection of all types of plant static equipments (columns, drums, heat
exchangers, storage tanks, fin-fan cooler and filters) and to compiles written
reports on its findings and recommendations puts in repair recommendations
to user departments.
• Inspects and assesses the condition of Plant static equipments at the required
frequency in accordance with the company's procedure and code
requirements.
• Fit-for-assessment of Pressure vessels, Pressure piping, Storage tanks as per
relevant API / ASME codes.
July 2012 to December 2012
AMS ENGINEERING PVT LTD, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Plant
and equipment Inspector
• Static equipment preliminary inspection and post inspection and NDT review.
Checked welding condition (external and internal), Visual inspection of
Equipments and Piping systems, Preparation and submission of daily reports,
Recommended repair procedures for defects noticed during inspection,
coordination with Client for inspection related activities and assisted in the
compilation of final QC documentation.
• Ensure equipment integrity of static equipment such as vessels, heat
exchangers, furnaces, fin-fan coolers, steam boiler and process piping.

9. • Supervise process plant inspection activities, NDT techniques, and high
pressure welding practices.
February 2012 – April 2012
BUREAU VERITAS, Qatar Petroleum, Plant Inspector, NGL - 1 Shutdowns
• Pressure vessels inspection, repair monitoring of caustic vessels and Flare
Knockout Drums.
• Utility Boiler Drums Inspection.
• In service inspection of process equipement, piping and Above ground
Storage tanks and Double deck floating roof.
• Roof and shell course Dismantling and reconstruction of Above Storage tank
inspection.
• Selection and establishing TML & CML and continuous monitoring the
locations.
• Retirement thickness calculation, corrosion rate calculation, remaining service
life calculation for process piping systems and advising for any
repairs/replacement/re-rating requirements.
October 2011 to December 2011
Emirates Petroleum Corporation Ltd (EPCL), Plant QC Inspector, Dubai.
• Plans, supervises and implements inspection activities on Pressure Vessels,
Piping, Tanks and Structural in the On-shore.
• Carries out detailed technical assessment of equipment and material
specifications to ensure conformity with appropriate construction codes and
practices. Specifies inspection and testing requirements.
• Supervises inspection programs and reviews/evaluates inspection reports and
test results.
• Recommends action on the basis of plant condition.
April 2011 to July 2011
TUV Rheinland Arabia LLC (TURA) Petrochemical & Refinery plant,
Petrorabigh, Plant Inspector, Saudi Arabia
• Analyses and monitors on-stream inspection data and carries out condition
assessment, and general calculation for corrosion rates and remaining service
life of equipment.
• Final weld Visual, Dimensional, Hydro testing Inspection of Vessels as per
approved Drawings, Approved Procedure, Code/Standard & project
Specification. Document, Data Control, Record Maintenance, Document
Updating, Report Preparation, Project Monitoring, Coordination with
Contractor and Subcontractor and subcontractor Corrective and Preventive
actions Subcontractors Procedure Review to ensure fulfilment of requirements
with respect to the Reference/Construction Codes and project Specifications.
• Selection of an appropriate inspection/NDT techniques as per
codes/standards and specification.
• Supervision of a team of inspectors & multi-disciplined NDT personnel to
complete client inspection program.
• Review/ approve Inspection & Test Plans and QA/QC Procedures.
April 2010 to February 2011
China Harbour Engineering Company Marine Facilities, Angola LNG
Project, Welding Inspector-Structural, Soyo, Luanda, Angola
• Approval of QAP with the reference to the technical specification.

10. • Responsible for material identification – review of material test certificate
with relevant standard specification.
• Approval of Procedure & performance qualification.
• Stage inspection-fit ups at various stages of Welding
• NDT Technique Approval, Review and witness and evaluation of NDT
(radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle and dye penetrant test).
• Review of Post weld heat treatment & hardness reports.
• Witnessing hydrostatic & pneumatic test.
• Preparing Final documents for the clearance of the job.
• Review the WPS and PQR & NDT procedures
• Performing welder qualification as per ASME SEC IX
• Conducting all NDT, Mechanical, QC inspection and creating inspection
records and getting singed from all relevant parties and sending properly to
document or record control department
April 2009 to September 2009
Consolidated Construction Company (CCC), Khursaniyah Gas Plant,
Welding Inspector-Aramco Approved, Saudi Arabia
• Implement the Project construction Quality Program (Project Quality control
procedures, inspections and test plans, and construction procedures) at site
Implement the Quality control intervention points on the Inspection and Test
Plans (ITP)
• Witnessed Qualification of Welding Procedure Specification and Procedure
Qualifications as per ASME SEC.IX and API 1104
Witnessing the Qualification test of welders, welding operators and selection
of filler metals as per ASME SEC. IX
• Review sub-contractors Quality control procedures and plans.
Implement the Surveillance Inspection program over subcontractors to
ensure conformity to project specifications/standards
• Carry out Quality control activities including inspection, examination and
testing to verify the quality of the Installations and ensure construction
operations are in compliance with project specifications.
• Complete relevant forms and prepare Request for Inspection (RFI),
Checklists, reports on inspections and test undertaken for the conclusion in
and inspection records.
January 2007 to September 2008,
Setsco Service Pvt ltd, QA/QC Inspector, Singapore
Shut-down Project Attended: Shell, Exxon Mobil, Power Seraya, Chevron,
Foster Oil and Gas Energy, Singapore Aerospace Ltd.
• Job order review for the fabrication of piping system.
• Verification of raw Materials and Welding Consumables.
• To inspect various types of weld joint preparation, fit-up, Welder Qualification
Test (WQT), Welding Procedure Qualification Test (WPQ) using various Code,
Standard, Specification & drawings.
• Familiar with and understand fundamental of the following process SMAW /
GTAW / FCAW / / GMAW and SAW.
• Coordinating with customer representatives, 3rd party inspectors, external
agencies as inspection point.
• Attended numerous shut downs in ON-PLOT as well as in Flow Lines.
Interpretation of RT films and review of the report .

11. • Preparing NDE documents for external agencies. Organise, Witness & Review
NDT Reports. Check and record welding parameters and verify compliance
with approved WPS.
• Visual Inspection of fabricated components.
June 2004 to November 2006
Poly NDT Pvt Ltd, QC Engineer, Singapore
New Construction / Modification Project Attended: Keppel Offshore,
Sembcorp Marine Ltd, Jurong Shipyard, PPL Shipyard, Wartsila, Tide Water.
• QC Inspector (Welding & NDT) in Fabrication of steel structure for Building
and Piping support, construction of pipelines in the transportation of oil and
gas as sub-contractor.
• Ensuring adherence to contract specification, applicable quality plans, quality
Control procedures.
• Monitoring of welding parameters for compliance with WPS, Weld mapping.
Inspection of painting work. Coordination with NDT agencies and Third party
Inspection agencies.
May 2002 to April 2004
Royscon Engineering pvt ltd, QC Inspector, Singapore
New Construction/Modification Project Attended: Saipem, South East Asia,
GE, Halliburton FPSO 4, Nexus Floating Production Ltd.
• Inspection of piping structures, pipelines.
• Inspection before, during and after welding of pipeline work.
• Preparation and Execution of WPS and Welder qualification test.
• Monitoring welding parameters for compliance with WPS.
• Coordination with NDT agencies.
• Organizing and coordination with customer inspection.
February 1999 to March 2001
BIT Inspection Technology, Welding Inspector, India
• Preparation and Execution of Welding Procedures and Welders performance
test. Verification of Group manufacturing System and Drawings.
• Monitoring welding parameters and check its compliance with WPS.
• Coordinate with customer / Third party inspection agencies.
• Preparation of Dimensional report and Inspection Report.
January 1996 to January 1999
M/s. Vasan Engineering Industry (P) LTD, QC Inspector, India
• Inspection of raw materials, Production and Inspection during and after
completion of job.
• Follow – up at the sub – contractor’s end.
• Coordination during customer Inspection.
• Coordinating for material inspection, consumable, tools and equipments etc
with relevant document. If required, perform mechanical test and chemical
analysis in order to confirm the material as per project specification.
• Preparation of WQT and Test document.
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