Palaniappan Subban has over 10 years of experience as a QC Welding Inspector in oil and gas projects. He has qualifications in mechanical engineering and welding inspection certifications. Some of his responsibilities include reviewing welding plans and qualifications, inspecting materials, witnessing non-destructive testing, and preparing documentation for customers. He is currently employed by Dutco McConnell Dowell in Dubai and has experience inspecting various pipeline and facility construction projects throughout his career.

1. PALANIAPPAN SUBBAN
RESUME
Objective
A dedicated Qc Welding – Piping / Pipeline Inspector with successful track of 10 years experience
in the field of Welding Inspection of Piping & Pipeline related facilities in Oil & Gas field, NDT and
Documentation.
Educational Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Qualification
CSWIP3. 1
ASNT Certified accordance with SNT-TC-1A Level – II
Radiographic Testing
Ultrasonic Testing
Magnetic Particle Inspection
Penetrant Testing
Computer Awareness
Familiar with MS Word & MS Excel
Summary of Experience
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Dutco Mc Connell Dowell ME LLC.,
P. O. Box. No.: 50733, Dubai, UAE.
Email: Qc.1362@gmail.com
Mobile: +971 50 4264633

2. As a QA/QC Welding Inspector, Experience in Fabrication, Maintenance, Shutdown, and
Construction in Piping, Pipeline in Oil & Gas projects.
Review of ITP, WPS/PQR for Piping, Pipeline and Structural fabrication works.
Qualification of welders as per ASME Sec. IX, API 1104.
Interpretation of Radiographs as per ASME Sec. VIII, ANSI B31.3, API 1104 and AWS D1.1
and review of reports.
Witnessing of Destructive Testing and NDT of MPI, PT, UT and review of reports.
Inspection of materials and reviewing documents.
Preparation of Daily Welding reports, Weld Traceability Record, NDT co-ordination .
Witness hydro-test / pneumatic , PWHT.
Preparation of QA/QC documents, Test packs and final submission to customer for approval.
Preparation of As-Built drawing & Project dossiers
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Preparation of punch list and follow up for close out
Raw Material Inspection, fit-up, dimensional check, weld visual, NDT, Hydro-test inspection for
vessels, tanks and piping as per ASME, API, ANSI, BSI, AWS, etc.
Blasting, surface preparation and painting inspection as per the project spec and applicable
code.
Employment History
Company : DUTCO Mc CONNELL DOWELL (ME) LLC, UAE
QC Welding Inspector – Since May 2004
Hands on Experience in Projects:
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3. Diesel Fuel Oil Pipeline Phase-I & II
Client: Toshiba, DEWA
(Construction of 24” & 30” pipelines and associated facilities station piping)
‘L’ Station pipeline
Client: Toshiba, DEWA
(Construction of 26” pipelines and associated facilities station piping
Potline-7 & Cast House-3, DUBAL
Client: Dubai Aluminium Company
(Construction of Potline-7 & Cast House-3)
Hamriya port to sajaa Gas pipeline
Client: Crescent Petroleum LTD
(Construction of 30” Gas pipeline and associated facilities Station piping )
Laying Cross Country Jet Fuel Pipeline
Client: Emdad
(Construction of 12” pipeline, station piping, and equipment installation works)
Diversion of 10’’ fuel pipeline that include Hot tapping
Client: EPPCO
Margham Gas Plant Shutdown Works
Client: Margham Dubai Establishment
RAK Gas HDD Cross Country Pipeline works
Client: RAK Gas
Snake pipeline system upgrade that include Hot tapping
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4. Client: ADNOC
Construction of 48” Gas Pipeline (Sajaa Gas Plant to Hamriyah Free Zone)
Client: UGTCL / EMRATH (Construction of 48” Pipeline and Station Piping works)
Constructions of Ring Main1 Modification Project
Client: Dusup
Consrtuction of 48” Gas PipeLine From GCS to DEWA Power Plant In Jebelali
Client: Dusup
BP/JV Tie-in 48” Emarat to BP sajaa Gas plant
Client: BP/ UGTC
Job Description
Liaise with for day-to-day quality related activities of the contract.
Comply and implement quality system requirement.
Monitor calibration status of inspection, measuring & testing equipment used in the contract.
Maintain quality records as required by quality system.
Review / witness / WPS, PQR, WQT , quality control of welding and piping works.
Interpretation of Radiographs and Review NDT reports.
Stage wise inspection of pipe spools fabrication as per AFC drawing, visual inspection Of joint
fit-up and completed welds, preparation of Daily welding reports & Weld traceability records.
Preparation of Test packs and final dossier submission to customer for approval.
Liaison with client , raising technical queries as required by project within project specification.
Inspection during the installation of static and Rotating equipments
Inspection of coating and wrapping, holiday testing, blasting and painting.
Company : BRIDGE AND ROOF CO. (INDIA) LTD
QA/QC INSPECTOR - Nov 2000 to May 2003
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5. Job Description
• Material Inspection against certificates and dimensional inspection.
• Interpretation of Radiographs
• Checking of consumables used in welding to ensure compliance with specification.
Checking of weld joint preparation and peripheral edge of flat plate.
• Witnessing the Welder Qualification Test (Renewal & Approval)
• Routine Inspection of Welding, Painting and related activities.
• Stage wise inspection of pipe spools fabrication as per AFC drawing, visual inspection for
joint fit-up and completed welds, preparation of Daily welding reports & Weld traceability
records.
• Witnessing pneumatic ,hydro and vacuum test for the Tanks witnessing hydro testing of
pipeline and station piping
• Liaison with client technical queries as required by project within project specification.
Company : MECHCROWN ENGINEERS, COCHIN REFINERY LTD., KERALA, INDIA.
QA/QC INSPECTOR – June 2000 to Oct 2000
Job Description
• Welding Material Inspection against certificates and dimensional inspection.
• Check joint fit-up’s before welding
• Carry out weld inspection at all stages
• Execution of NDE subcontractors
• Interpretation of Radiographs.
• Review NDT reports.
• Witnessing Hydro Test.
• Coordinating and liaison work with customer / 3
rd
party inspectors.
• Preparation of stage inspection reports and final inspection documents at all stages.
• Documentation & Inspection Report Packages preparation.
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6. Passport Details
Passport No J6470503
Date 11-05-2011
Date of Expiry: 10-05-2021
Name : PALANIAPPAN SUBBAN
Date of Birth : 20-05-1978
Nationality : INDIAN
Marital status : Married
Permanent Address: PULIMALAI PATTY
URANGAN PATTY (P.O), MELUR TALAUK,
MADURAI DISTRICT, PIN CODE: 625 109
TAMILNADU, INDIA
+919943911493
REFERENCE: Mr. RUSSEL KING
QHSE MANAGER
DUTCO MC CONNELL DOWELL, UAE
Email: r_king@macdow.com.au
+ 971 50 6552028
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7. Passport Details
Passport No J6470503
Date 11-05-2011
Date of Expiry: 10-05-2021
Name : PALANIAPPAN SUBBAN
Date of Birth : 20-05-1978
Nationality : INDIAN
Marital status : Married
Permanent Address: PULIMALAI PATTY
URANGAN PATTY (P.O), MELUR TALAUK,
MADURAI DISTRICT, PIN CODE: 625 109
TAMILNADU, INDIA
+919943911493
REFERENCE: Mr. RUSSEL KING
QHSE MANAGER
DUTCO MC CONNELL DOWELL, UAE
Email: r_king@macdow.com.au
+ 971 50 6552028
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