This document provides a resume for Sandy Solano, a QA/QC inspector with over 11 years of experience in oil, gas, petrochemical, and mining construction projects. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and various welding, NDT, and safety certifications. His experience includes quality inspection roles with companies like J. Ray McDermott, Atlantic Gulf & Pacific, and SK Engineering on offshore and onshore projects in locations like Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria. His responsibilities involved monitoring welding, NDT testing, and ensuring work was done according to codes, standards, and client requirements.

1. SOLANO,SANDY JR. O.
Brgy. 1, Camalig, Albay, Philippines Passport No. EB6684797 (Validity, 06-Nov-17)
Email-add: engr_solano.sandy@yahoo.com Age: 35
Contact no: +971564536267 Height: 5’7” Weight: 68 kg
Position Desired: QA/QC Inspector (Offshore/Onshore)
 (Welding/NDT/Piping/Test Packages)
Years of Experience: 11+ years in Oil, Gas, Petrochemical & Mining Construction.
 4 years of Construction Quality Supervision, Coordination & Inspection.
 7 years Quality Inspection in Shop Fabrication, Field Installation & Test Packages.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
 Bicol University College of Engineering (BUCENG), Degree Holder
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, - SY 1998-2004
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
 Certification Scheme of Welding Inspection Personnel (CSWIP 3.1), Id.No.78456, 28-July-2018
 Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training, Cert. No. 93285700061015026950, 5-
Oct-2019
 Basic Wet H2S Training & Personal, Cert. No. 77429014031015006, 2-Oct-2017
 Seaman’s Book #P0032160, 19-Nov-2020
 Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) Philippines, Id No.70532
TRAININGS:
 Certification Scheme of Welding Inspection Personnel (CSWIP 3.1)
 TWI UK, The Welding Institute
Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, Uk
 SNT-TC-1A RT Level II
 SNT-TC-1A MT Level II
 SNT-TC-1A PT Level II
 Radiographic Film Interpetation (RTFI)
 APEX Engineering Services, www.aes.com.ph
Primrose Bldg., Rose Avenue, Las Pinas City, Philippines
 Internal QMS Auditor
 Understanding ISO 9001-2008, The Process Approach
 NevilleClarke, www.nevilleclarke.com
Unit 2408, The Orient Square, Emerald Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines
SKILLS & STRENGTHS:
 Knowledge in International Codes & Standards
o ASME Codes such as ASME 31.1, 31.3, V, IX, IIC and others.
o AWS D1.1, API 1104, ASTM
 Computer Literate
o Microsoft Application such Word, Excel; Autocad 2d/3d, Navisworks
o Construction Databases:
PeRT- Piping Erection Tracker, IRem SPA

2. WICS – Welding Inspection Contol System, Daewoo
WIT & HCQM- Welding, Inspection & Testing, Hyundai Control & Quality
Management, Hyundai
CIMS-Construction Integrated Management System, Daelim
SAP – MMG
 Language
o Fluent in English, Basic Arabic, Basic French, Filipino
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY:
 J. Ray Mcdermott (Sept 2, 2015 to Present)
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE
o Quality Inspector (Offshore/Onshore)
1. D6938 Barzan Offshore Pipeline Repair ( Rasgas)
2. D6825 – 12 Jackets Offshore Fabrication and Installation
3. Saudi Aramco Onshore Manifa Causeway Drill Site 13 & 25 (Pipeline)
 Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Manila (May 1, 2015 to August 20, 2015) 4 months
AG&P Heavy Fabrication Yard, Yamal LNG Project
o QA/QC Welding Inspector (Structural/Piping)
 SK Engineering & Construction (July 8, 2014 to March 26, 2015) 9 months
Saudi Aramco Wasit Gas Plant, Saudi Arabia
o QA/QC Welding Inspector (Lead)
 Sices Group SPA/Saipem SPA (Dec. 4, 2012 – May 3, 2013) 1 year & 5 months
Staatsolie Refinery Expansion Project, Paramaribo, Suriname, South America
o QA/QC Officer, Welding/Piping(Shop Fabrication)
 Global Engineering Corporation/Hyundai Eng’g Ltd. (Aug. 24, 2011- Aug. 24, 2012) 1 year
TurkmenGas Desulfurization Project, South Yoloten, Turkmenistan
o QA/QC Coordinator (Test Packages)
 Daewoo Engineering & Construction (July 10, 2010 - July 10, 2011) 1 year
Algeria-Oman Fertilizer Project, Oran, Algeria
o QA/QC Inspector (Piping/Welding)
 Mohammad Al-Mojil Group (Oct. 29, 2008 to May 28, 2010) 1 year and 7 months
Tasnee SPX Polypropylene Expansion, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
o QA/QC Engineer(Welding/Piping)
 Mohammad Al-Mojil Group, (Oct. 24, 2006 to October 28, 2008) 2 years
NCP-Daelim Project, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
o QA/QC Inspector(Welding/Piping)
 SGS Philipphines Inc (June 6, 2004 to June 22, 2006) 2 years
Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Mining Project, Philipphines

3. o QA/QC Inspector
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
 J. Ray Mcdermott (Sept 2, 2015 to Present)
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE
 Quality Inspector (Offshore/Onshore)
Projects:
Barzan Subsea Pipeline Repair ( RASGAS)
o Perform material receiving inspection of the LRF (Leak Repair Clamp), GLC (Grip
Lock Connector), ENF (Encapsulation Clamp). Check documents upon receiving
such as FAT Report, Inspection ReleaseNotice, Packing list, Lifting lugs reports, NDT
reports.
o Monitor pipe subsea preparation such as cleaning of the pipe, check NDT reports,
ovality check, roundness check from the diver.
o Checks main inspection points prior to deployment of the LRF, GLC, ENF clamp to
the sea according to the contractor’s procedure.
o Monitor and check on the video screen about the proper installation of LRF, GLC,
ENF clamp according to the contractor’s procedure.
o Witness the subsea bolt tensioning according to the hydratight procedure and
contractor’s procedure. Prepare concise reports about the activity and present it to
client. Verify calibration validityof the pressure gauge,equipmentsbeing used on the
bolt tensioning.
o Witness subsea valve panel flushing and annulus test on the video screen of LRF,
GLC, ENF clamp according to the contractor’s procedure. Verify calibration date of
pressure gauges and pressure recorder.
o Witness grease injection activity of LRF, GLC, ENF clamp according to the
contractor’s procedure.
o Prepare quality control offshore site installation completion report for the LRF, GLC,
ENF clamp.
Saudi Aramco 12 Jackets Fabrication & Offshore Installation/Punchlist Campaign
o Monitoring and implementation of quality inspection test plan of the 12 jackets
fabrication mainly jacket legs, piles, transition piece, boat landings, mudmats, drill
deck, major and minor braces, major and minor beams, risers, j-tubes, top and bottom
framing elevations, conductors etc.
o Punchlist campaign on offshore jackets monitors and supervises all punch list items,
hook-up and PMCC completion for mechanical items such as piping, structural and
welding.
o Conducts tool box meeting for improvement and awareness on quality issues.
o Selects and designates applicable NDT Structural plan on onshore/offshore, specify
Category A, B, C, D and the needed NDT for each category.
o Prepares concise and accurate reports for each inspection.

4. o Make weld audits on offshore on a weekly basis.
o Coordinates with construction team about quality importance at the start, during and
after shop fabrication of jackets, offshore installation of jackets, punchline campaign
and hook-up activity.
o Check WPS procedures, Welder’s JCC card, calibration certificates of welding
ancillaries such machines, baking/holding ovens, thermometers, clamp meters,
gougers.
o Checks welding consumables certificates and visual inspection of the consumables.
Randomly PMI check for filler wires for monel, alloys, Inconel.
Saudi Aramco Onshore Manifa Causeway Drill Site 13 & 25 (Pipeline)
o Monitor field welding of the hydrocarbons and utility pipelines.
o Monitor and request NDT requirement of the pipeline.
o Witnesses NDT activities.
o Do on site surveillance for the subcontractor about welding activities.
o Checks welder’s qualification,JCC cards, weldingconsumables,welding equipments.
o Conducts weld audits.
o Conducts tool box daily for quality awareness for welders.
o Prepares and review test packages prior to testing and submit to Saudi Aramco for
approval.
 Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Manila (May 1, 2015 to August 20, 2015)
AG&P Heavy Fabrication Yard, Yamal LNG Project
 QA/QC Welding Inspector (Structural/Piping)
o Implementation of client requirements and other applicable international codes and
Standards for fabrication of Modules and platforms.
o Monitor welding operations as per approved WPS, quality procedure and project
specification. (e.g welding consumables, pre-heating and inter-pass temperature.)
o Conduct visual inspection of structural welded joints and request NDE if applicable.
o Coordinate and report all weld repairs.
o Ensures that repairs are done correctly and accurately to comply with the project
specification.
o Review and coordinate of NDE outstanding for inspection.
o Coordinate inspection and client hold/witness points in accordance with ITP.
o Check calibrated measurement and test equipment.
o Ascertains that safety for welding, testing and related activitiesis being implemented.
 SK Engineering & Construction (June 28, 2014 to March 31, 2015)
Saudi Aramco Wasit Gas Plant, Saudi Arabia
 QA/QC Welding Inspector
o Serves as Lead QC Inspector.
o Monitors and surveys subcontractor welding inspectors about day to day inspection
activities and coordinates to the client.
o Perform, monitors and surveys pre-welding inspection such as fit-ups, pre-heat,
checks bevel angle, root gap,root face, filler rods and electrode to be used etc.
o Performs and witness In-process welding inspection for critical joints to monitor of
interpass temperature, voltage, amperage, heat input and post heating.

5. o Performs visual inspection after welding to detect discontinuities such as cracks, arc
strikes, spatters, lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, undercuts, bead profile and
others.
o Observes techniques and performance of welders in shop or at construction site.
o Carrying out and witness NDT’s, Ferrite, Hardness Test, PHWT and PMI with Third
Party Inspector’s.
o Selection of welds for 5%, 10%, 20% non-destructive testing as per project
specification.
o Suggest NDT method to be used if there is weld discontinuity found during
inspection.
o Keep records of certificates such as Mill Test Certificates, electrodes and filler wire
certificates, gases, welding ancillaries etc.
o Performs Material Receiving Inspection on piping/welding materials ensures proper
documentation such as MTC’s etc.
o Attends Welder’s WQT and evaluates welder before, during and after welding.
o Approves the test coupon if would proceed to NDE.
o Monitors and records the welders first 3 production joints.
o Evaluate welder’s performance repair rate weekly, monthly and accumulated
performance and reports the result to QA/QC Manager.
o Analyzing the status of NDE result and establishing countermeasure for
improvement of weld quality.
o Responsible for generating accurate, clear and concise inspection QA/QC reports.
o Making and issuing corresponding any NCR’s and SOM’s to contractors which
violates the Project Quality Plan.
o Conducts internal audits on site.
o Carrying out additional jobs relating to quality inspection as need and instructed by
the QC Manager.
 Sices Group SPA/Saipem SPA, (Dec. 4, 2012 – May 3, 2013)
Staatsolie Refinery Expansion Project, Paramaribo, Suriname, South America
 QA/QC Officer (Welding/Piping) Shop Fabrication
o Distributes all RFI’s to quality personnel on a daily basis.
o Review of Welding Procedures Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification
Record (PQR) of the company for approval to the Client and Contractor.
o Supervises quality personnel such as inspectors, document control and data clerks for
welding production input on a daily basis.
o Monitor and supervises PAR modules, Hook-Up spools from receiving to module
installation on site.(NDT’s, golden joints, PMI’s and etc prior to site installation) .
o Checks NDE, PWHT, Hardness test, PMI, Ferrite Test through construction database
PERT program ensures all the requirements of the line was done before releasing to
spool painting.
o Fills absence of inspectors and clerks if there is a need of the job.
o Review of Radiographic films and PWHT Chart.
o Attends weekly quality meetings and resolving all quality issues to construction.
o Implement proper repair procedure according to project specification and suggest
suitable NDE method to be used during the repair procedure.

6. o Issues NCR to corresponding department. Monitors the closing out of the NCR and
approval of CAR and PAR.
o Performs Material Receiving Inspection on site verified MTC’s as per pipe, pipefittings,
valves for proper heat numbers appearing stenciled and painted on pipe. Checks
damages on pipe, pipefitting valves such as bended, dented and ovality.
o Received consumables for welding for filler wires, electrodes and fluxes for CS, SS and
Alloy Steels must corresponds to ASME Section IIC.
o Checks proper storage for filler wires and electrodes as per project standard and
manufacturing standard specially for electrodes which requires drying, re-drying and
conditioning time.
o Receiving of gases such as Argon, CO2 and others used for welding verifies the purity
of gases delivered through CGA certificates issued by the supplier.
o Check of welding ancillaries such as welding machine, welding cables, regulators and
hoses and gauges etc. Welding machine shall be calibrated as per project standard.
Third party calibrators shall provide certificates.
o Attend inspection for pre-welding activities such as pre-heat, preparation of joints
correct bevel angel root gap and root face.
o Monitor of in-process welding inspection documents all welding parameters such as
voltage, amperage, heat input, gas flow rate, interpass temperature and method of
cleaning according to WPS .Checks oxygen level during welding for Low Alloy Steels,
Stainless Steels and Nickel Alloy Steels.
o Visually inspects welds for weld discontinuity such as cracks, arc strikes, spatters, lack
of fusion, bead profile, incomplete penetration etc.
o Witness, records and approves of WQT of welder and monitor the first 3 production
joints if approved on WQT.
 Global Engineering Corporation/ Hyundai Eng’g Ltd., (Aug. 24, 2011- Aug. 24, 2012)
Turkmen Gas Desulfurization Project, South Yoloten, Turkmenistan
 QA/QC Coordinator (Test Packages)
o Handles and supervises test package group inspectors and data encoders for test
packages.
o Review of correct marked of up P&ID and ISO drawings according to test limits.
o Approaches Engineering Department about As-Built drawings that were not done
according to inspector’s line checking.
o Reviews weld history of the line to be tested example of which is not welded joints,
missing NDE, PWHT, PMI, hardness test etc. coordinates to assigned personnel such as
Construction supervisors, NDT Coordinators and others.
o Ensures all the required test package documents such as test package cover sheet, line
list, P&ID, ISO drawings, pressure test report, weld history sheet, NDT & PWHT,
hardness test reports, punch list forms and reinstatement report.
o Instruct inspectors about the punch “A” clearing verification.
o Releases test packages that are ready for testing and review for the client’s approval for
testing.
 Daewoo Engineering & Construction/MHI (July 10, 2010 - July 10, 2011)
Algeria Oman Fertilizer Project, Oran, Algeria

7.  QA/QC Inspector (Piping/Welding)
o Performing the required criteria ("surveillance", "witness", "hold point") on due time as
per the related inspection notification and being acknowledged in advance with the
applicable standards and specifications.
o Monitoring of all piping activities such as material receiving, material preservation,
piping field erection, valve installation, flange inspection bolt torquing, air blowing and
others are performed in accordance with the relevant ITP’s and QC Procedure
applicable code and project specifications.
o Serves as Lead QC Inspector.
o Monitors and surveys subcontractor welding inspectors about day to day inspection
activities and coordinates to the client.
o Perform, monitors and surveys pre-welding inspection such as fit-ups, pre-heat, checks
bevel angle, root gap,root face, filler rods and electrode to be used etc.
o Performs and witness In-process welding inspection for critical joints to monitor of
interpass temperature, voltage, amperage, heat input and post heating.
o Performs visual inspection after welding to detect discontinuities such as cracks, arc
strikes, spatters, lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, undercuts, bead profile and
others.
o Observes techniques and performance of welders in shop or at construction site.
o Carrying out and witness NDT’s, Ferrite, Hardness Test, PHWT and PMI with Third
Party Inspector’s.
o Selection of welds for 5%, 10%, 20% non-destructive testing as per project specification.
o Suggest NDT method to be used if there is weld discontinuity found during inspection.
o Keep records of certificates such as Mill Test Certificates for piping, fittings, valves etc.
o In-process surveillance to verify compliance with specified piping erection procedure
including flange alignments, cleanliness etc.
o To review ISO drawings and AS-Built drawings.
o Ensures that equipment and special tools were calibrated along with their certificates of
calibration that are used for inspection activities.
o Perform QC walk down on site with Client and subcontractors.
o Preparation of hydro test packages documents, reports hydro status list, line checking,
punch status, punch clearing up to reinstatement check reports.
o Attends and inspects pressure testing.
o Responsible for generating accurate, clear and concise inspection QA/QC reports.
o Making and issuing corresponding any NCR’s and SOM’s to contractors.
o Ensure compliance with HSE standards and regulation.
o Conducts internal audit on site.
 Mohammad Al-Mojil Group, (Oct. 24, 2008 to May 28, 2010)
Tasnee SPX Polypropylene Expansion, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
 QA/QC Engineer(Piping/Welding)
o Handles and supervises quality personnel such as inspectors, document controllers and
data clerks.
o Distributes all required inspection for the day to all piping and welding inspectors.
o Monitoring data input on construction database on daily basis done by the data
encoder.

8. o Monitors all RFI’s on weekly basis if open, closed and rejected reports to QC Manager.
o Review of company’s WPS and PQR before submission to client and contractor prior to
approval.
o Ensures that equipments and special tools were calibrated along with their certificates
of calibration that are used for inspection activities to be submitted to contractor and
client.
o Evaluate welder’s performance weekly, monthly and accumulated performance and
reports the result to QA/QC Manager.
o Analyzes the status of NDE result and establishing countermeasure for improvement of
weld quality.
o Closing out NCR and produce CAR and PAR.
o Review of PWHT Chart and Radiographic Films.
o To monitor all works in progress and immediately notify the responsible Site Engineers,
Supervisor or Foreman of any activity that may not be in accordance with Project
Quality Specifications.
o Review QA/QC organization; make sure that key personnel CV’s are submitted to the
CONTRACTORS and reviewed by PMT’s relevant personnel.
o Identifies, analyzes and resolves problems and issues with quality assurance and control
for onshore site construction.
o Review and proper assessment of Field Change Request (FCR’s) or Technical Querries
(TQ’s) for designmistake and approvedproposeddispositionbyconstruction engineers.
o To prepare Handover Documentation or Final Dossier packages as per project
requirements.
o Maintaining interface with the Client to ensure that all contractual and code
requirements are met as far as the inspection scope is concerned.
 Mohammad Al-Mojil Group, (Oct. 24, 2006 to October 28, 2008)
National Chevron Philips/ Daelim Construction, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
 QA/QC Inspector, Welding/Piping
o Follows ITP and Project Quality Plan.
o Performing Inspection and supervision of the piping/welding activities carried out on
the Construction sites and/or Contractor's workshops in accordance with approved
Contractors ITP Inspection points and related notifications.
o Inspects and tests welded joints of work in progress and of completed units for visible
defects, correct dimensions, joint strength, bead formation, weld penetration, and
conformance with layout, blueprint, and work order specifications.
o Performs pre-welding inspection, in-process, post welding inspection.
o Observes techniques and performance of welders in shop or at construction site.
o Verifies WPS used on shop and field welding, checks qualification of the welder
through the issued ID.
o Attends and records data for WQT of the welder.
o Keep records of certificates such as Mill Test Certificates, electrodes and filler wire
certificates, gases, welding ancillaries etc.
o Performs Material Receiving Inspection on piping/welding materials ensures proper
documentation such as MTC’s etc.

9. o Systematically inspects Contractors work shops and construction sites and report /
advise any problem concern regarding HSE in particular for NDT activities.
o Making and issuing corresponding any NCR’s and SOM’s to contractors.
o To review fabrication ISO and AS-Built drawings. Checks traceability of piping and
proper orientation according to ISO drawings.
o Performing piping walkdown inspection and completing punch lists. Verifying that
punch list items have been dealt with in accordance with the contractual arrangements.
o Reviewing and verifying completeness of piping test packages (hydro o r pneumatic)
prior to testing.
o Initiate QC Walkdown for Linechecking with contractor and client.
o Witnessing final piping tests.
o Carry out any other duties assigned by the QC Supervisor or Management
 SGS Philipphines Inc (June 6, 2004 to June 22, 2006)
Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Mining Project, Philipphines
 QA/QC Officer/Inspector (Procurement)
o Coordination with client vendor inspector.
o Produces IRC(Inspection Release Certificates) and WOL(Work Outstanding List).
o Monitoring of proper closed out of NCR(Non-Conformance Report).
o Raising purchase order for plant equipment, tools, consumables for the plant (i.e
furnaces, ovens, crushers, weight balance and others).
o Performs material receiving, checks dimensionally of the items. Monitors suppliers on-
time delivery, feedbacks the manager about the frequency.
o Monitors and supervises about proper storage of the items as per company standard.
o Check calibration frequency weekly and monthly basis of the equipments tools on site.
Check the log sheet of the equipment.
o Make feedbacks and reports to the Technical Manager about internal audit findings on
shop with regards to the company quality plan.
o Ensures safety regulations on shop.
CHARACTER REFERENCES:
 Mr. Sunny Cho, QA/QC Manager
SK E & C, Email-add: sunny.tycho@sk.com ,+966554252676
 Mr. Marco Sturniolo, QA/QC Manager
IREM Spa, Email-add: marco.sturniolo@iremspa.it +597 7239362
 Mr. Mark Romero, Maintenance Technician
Minara Resources (Australia); Email-add: mark.romero@yahoo.com.ph
Attachment and other pertinent testimonial will be forwarded upon request.

10. Sandy O. Solano Jr
Applicant