This document provides a summary of Santhosh Kumar B's qualifications and work experience. He has over 20 years of experience in welding inspection, training, and quality assurance. Some of his roles include welding lecturer and examiner at TWI India Pvt Ltd, manager of mechanical inspection at NCC Ltd, and surveyor of quality services at Tata Projects Ltd. He has extensive experience inspecting welded structures, pipes, pressure vessels, and other fabricated equipment in accordance with international codes and standards.

1. SANTOSH KUMAR B Email: santhoshbingi@yahoo.com
Mobile no: +919963116873
Born : 1974
Education : DME -1996
B.TECH-2010 (Distance Education Mode) Rajasthan
Vidyapeeth University
Professional qualification : CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector-TWI UK
BGAS Gr. 2 Painting Inspector—TWI UK
Welding Instructor and Trainer- TWI UK (Course attended at
Malaysia)-
Welding Examiner- TWI UK (Course attended at Malaysia)
ASNT Level II-DPT, MPT, RT & UT
GRE Inspector Approved by PDO
Hydro test Engineer Approved by PDO
Training : Qualified of All Position Welding (SMAW), 6G Conventional &
Stovepipe Techniques from WTC, M/s Advani Oerlikon Ltd,
Mumbai
Experience :
June’14 onwards : TWI INDIA PVT LTD
Welding Lecturer
Responsibility
• Approved Lecturer Welding Inspection Course {CSWIP 3.1} -
• Lecturing the welding & inspection associated topics with adherence to the
relevant standard, code & specification to the participants.
• Approved Invigilating for CSWIP 3.1 & 3.2 Examination in association with Terms,
Rules and Conditions applicable by Examination Body
• Approve welding Examiner
Welder Trainer Responsibility
• Organizes program of practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of
skills required in welding professions, and lectures on theory, techniques, and
terminology

2. • Instructs students in subject areas, i.e., use, maintenance, and the safe operation of
tools and equipment, codes or regulations related to the welding program.
• Assigns lesson to students and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate
achievement of students in technical knowledge and practical skills; records results, and
issues reports to students
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or
reinforce learning concepts; responds to basic student questions; may initiate study
groups in preparation for exams
• Assists students to develop and implement effective study skills, practices and
techniques.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by management, in accordance with
the potholder’s skills and experience.
Dec’13 to June’ 14 : NCC LTD
Manager (Mech)-POWER DIVISION
1320 MW Thermal Power Project at Krishnapatnam, Nellore
Dist., Andhra Pradesh- BTG and BOP equipments inspection and co
ordination in India and china
Overseas Assignments
Overseas Assignment
(Dec’13 to June’ 14)
Resident inspector at HONGLU STEEL CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY –HEFEI, CHINA Inspection of Structural
fabrication for 1320 MW Thermal Power Project at
Krishnapatnam, Nellore Dist., Andhra Pradesh-

3. July’07 to Dec’ 13 : TATA PROJECTS LIMITED
SURVEYOR-QUALITY SERVICED DIVISION
Inspection of following equipments.
- Heat Exchangers
- Pressure Vessels
- Condensers
- Boiler structures
- Heavy Fabricated Structures
- Reactors
- Receivers
- Bag Filter Fans
- Bag Filters and ESP
- Bio-diesel Storage Tanks
- Yard Piping
- Vacuum tray dryers
- Industrials Fans & Blowers
- Pipes: ASTM, API and IS (Seamless, LSAW and ERW
Welded Pipes)
- Pies & Pipe Fittings
- Tubular towers for Wind mill machines
- Structural steel sections
- WPS, PQR & WPQT
Welding Trainer -July’07 to Dec’ 13
- Welder Training programs Conducted AP Govt ITI’s
Sanathnagar, Musheerabad, Boys town ITI’s etc (SMAW,
GMAW,GTAW & SAW Process)
- Basic welding, equipment, materials, techniques
- Audit welder performance, analyze performance trends,
and follow up on areas of concern
-
- Welder Training Program conducted in SMAW, GMAW,
GTAW & FCAW process in various metals like Carbon
steel, Stainless steel, etc
- Welder Training Programs conducted various client like
Biomax fuels ltd, Clair engineers, SR Engineering works
HONGLU STEEL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY –HEFEI,
CHINA etc...

4. Field Quality Experience:
(October ’07 to August... ’08)
- Inspection of bio-diesel storage tanks as per API 650 in Biomax
Fuels Limited Project at Vizag.
- Inspection of piping welding
- Review of radiographs
- Witnessing hydrostatic test
Details of the Biodiesel Storage Tanks inspected as per API 650:
Client / Project Vendor Tank Dia & Height No.of Tanks
BiomaxFuels ltd,
Visakapatnam
S.R.Enterprises
Prathima engineers
20MtrDiaX20Mtr height
12.5MtrDiaX17.5Mtr height
7.5MtrDiaX12.5Mtr height
6Nos
12 Nos
4 Nos
Description of job
Inspection of Fuel oil tanks i.e. Methanol, Ethanol, and Bio Diesel right from the raw material stage
to final stage.
Job profile:-
Inspection of all inward goods of Project related materials like Equipments, Pipes and
Structures etc with their MTC / Batch Certificate review.
Preparing QAP, WPS, PQR & WPQ as per Approved Drawings, Design Specification and
related Codes and Standards.
Inspecting the tanks during the construction stage as per the API 650 standards.
Conducting the following types of tests during the constriction stage
 NDT( Visual,DP,MPT,RT)
 Vacuum Box testing
 Hydro static testing
Maintaining all documents like Fit-Up, Welding, Inspection Protocols and NDT reports at site

5. Details of the Line Pipes Inspected:
Client /
Project
Vendor
Pipe
Form
Pipe Size
NPS x WT x L
Material Specification
Anglo
American,
Chile
Jindal Saw
Ltd.Mundra
SAW
28" OD x 31.8 mm Thk
28" OD x 25.4 mm Thk
26" OD x 31.8 mm Thk
24" OD x 23.8 mm Thk
API 5L
Overseas Assignments
Overseas Assignment
(APRIL ’09 to SEP...
’09)
Inspection of GRE pipe lines for PETROLEUM
DEVELOPMENT OMAN, Harweel Cluster Phase 2A/B,
Oman. (C/o Petrofac International Ltd. Sharjah )
Inspection of GRE pipelines includes witness of pipe jointing,
field thread inspection, visual inspection of pipes, calibration
of process and hydro test instruments & hydro
testing(strength test and leak test) of complete pipeline
sections as per ISO 14692, PDO spec SP-1247 and Shell
Standards.
Overseas Assignment
(DECEMBER’09 to
JUNE’10)
Inspection Flange management activity for PETROLEUM
DEVELOPMENT OMAN, Harweel Cluster Phase 2A/B,
Oman. (C/o Petrofac International Ltd. Sharjah )
Witnessing and ensuring the usage of correct flanges with
specified rating, visual inspection of gasket, nuts, bolts with
proper color coding, Alignment check of mating flanges and
pipe spools, tightening of flanges with rated torque as per
PDO spec SP2020, ITP and relevant method statements
Overseas Assignment
(Auguest’10 to
December’10)
Resident inspector at FTV Proclad –Abu Dhabi Inspection
fabrication of CRA lined Pipes & Fittings (Alloy 825 Cladded
Pipes & Fittings) for ASAB FFD project for ADCO-Abu Dhabi.
(C/o Petrofac International Ltd. Sharjah )
Resident inspector at Future Pipe industries for Period of
15days (November 1st to November 15th) –Abu Dhabi

6. Inspection of GRE Pipes & Fittings ASAB FFD project for
ADCO-Abu Dhabi. (C/o Petrofac International Ltd. Sharjah )
Overseas Assignment
(January’11 to
February’11)
Overseas Assignment
(May’11 to
Auguest’11)
Resident inspector at MCC LIAONING DRAGON PIPE
INDUSTRIES –SHENYANG, CHINA Inspection fabrication of
API 5L lined Pipes (ERW Pipes) for Anta mina project-Peru
( c/o Ausenco PSI- Chile )
Resident inspector at Future Pipe industries –Abu Dhabi
Inspection of GRE Pipes & Fittings ASAB FFD project for
ADCO-Abu Dhabi. (C/o Petrofac International Ltd. Sharjah )
,
Overseas Assignment
(October’11 to
October’12)
Resident inspector at HONGLU STEEL CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY –HEFEI, CHINA Inspection of Structural
fabrication for Vidharbha, Babandh, Amarkantak power plant
projects for Lanco
Job responsibility includes:
- Inspection of raw materials
- In-process and final inspection of equipments
- Witnessing Non-Destructive Tests
- Review of Radiographs
- Visual and dimensional inspection
- Qualification of welder/ procedures
- Review of heat treatment records
- Witnessing hydrostatic / pneumatic tests
- Performance tests, routine & type tests
- Witness of pneumatic and hydraulic test.
- Dynamic balancing witnessing of couplings, impellers.
- Review of final documentation.

7. Nov 06 to July 07 : EAGLE SEALS AND SYSTEMS INDIA LTD
Sr. Engineer :( Customer Support)
Recommend Mech. Seals for all types of Rotary equipments.
Recommend Mech. Seals to OEMs & work at End Users for
make specifications.
Closely monitor Mech. Seals database at End Users for Spares
inventory
Dec 99 to Nov 06 : ADOR WELDING LIMITED, HYDERABAD
Welding Demonstrator
- Demonstration on techno commercial aspects on entire
range of equipment and consumables, generating
enquiries and converting them in to prospective
execution.
- As a welding application engineer 6010
& 7010 given demonstration various
Pipe line projects like HPCL, BPCL,
GAIL
- Attending complaints, planning, implementing,
coordinating, creating new market segments, follow-up
for accomplishment of the corporate goals.
- Assisting the sales team and distribution network to
develop business through strategic market penetration.
Knowledge acquired:
- Knowledge of various welding processes, pipe welding &
equipments.
- Independently handled the complaints
- Maintaining the cordial business relations by creating
new segments, new applications and ensuring a high
level of customer service

8. - Conducted various welding training programme, welding
application
Welder Training Program conducted in SMAW, GMAW,
GTAW & FCAW process in various metals like Carbon
steel, Stainless steel, etc.
- Welder Training programs conducted various client like
Mahindra & Mahindra, Andhra sugars, Bus body Unit,
Tecumseh Product India, Various Project sites etc…
July’1997 to June’1999 : MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD, ZAHEERABAD
Trainee Engineer
Job involves:
- Body Shop Jigs & Fixtures Erection Commissioning
- Fixture Tryout
- Process Study and Process Sheets Preparation & Time
Study
- Line balancing & Productioning the vehicle and
streamline the production
- Set weld parameters for resistance spot welding & spot
testing procedures
- The Quality targets as per Ford Systems (NOVA-B &
NOVA-C) as achieved.
- Looking after repair methods & maintenance in MIG
Welding, Resistance Spot Welding, Arc Welding & Gas
Welding in B.I.W
- Associating in implementation of the above systems for
Voyager Body Shop