Veeras36@gmail.com has over 13 years of experience in inspection engineering and quality control for static equipment, welding, and painting in oil refineries, gas plants, and petrochemical plants. He has numerous certifications in areas such as welding inspection, NDT testing, and plant inspection. He has worked on many shutdown projects in countries like Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Qatar, and India performing responsibilities like inspection planning, evaluating inspection findings, and monitoring welding and coating activities.

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VEERASEKARAN
Mobile+919865474633/ 9442002746
E-Mail:veera.inspec@gmail.com
Veeras36@gmail.com
ACADAMIC QUALIFICATION
D.M.E – Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
CertificationQualification
 API 510 Plant Inspector - Cert. No: 55367
 CSWIP Welding Inspector 3.1 - Cert. No : 41706
 AWS(CWI) Welding Inspector Cert. No : 09015181
 IWS(Indian Welding Society) Welding Research Institute, Trichy
 Piping Technology, Bits Asia, Trichy
 ASNT Level II Magnetic Particle Test (MPT)
 ASNT Level II Liquid Penetrant Test (LPT)
 ASNT Level II Ultrasonic Test (UT)
 ASNT Level II Radiographic Test (RT)
 ASNT Level II Eddy current testing (ET)
 ASNT Level II Visual Inspection Testing (VT
PERSONALSUMMARY
I have 13 YEARS of professional engineering onshore experience field Of Inspection
Engineering & Quality Control activity for Static Equipment, Welding & Painting in
oil refineries, gas plant& petro chemical
In-service inspection of Static equipment, Heat Exchangers, header pressure vessel,
column, heater and tanks. Third party inspection in of pipe line projects. Review and
witness the WPS, PQR, NDT activities.
Implementation of Quality Control Procedure, Inspection Test Plan requirements for
piping, NDT, PWHT, Hydro test & Mechanical team
Familiar of Major Codes & Standards
ASME B 31.1, B 31.3, B 16.20, B 16.21,
B 16.11, B 36.10, B 36.19
ASME Sec II, Sec V, Sec IX, Sec VIII
AWS D1.1
API 510, API 577, API 572,571

2. Applicable ANSI / ASTM Specification, standards& codes.
WORK EXPERIENCE SHUTDOWN PROJECTS
Oct 2010-Till date - Working as an API 510 Plant Inspector
(Freelancer)
Project #14 - PETRO RABIGH, KSA – PLANT INSPECTOR
Duration - SEP 2015 OCT 2015 DATE
Unit - MONOMAR(Turn around)
Project#13 - IBN SAGIR, KSA PLANT INSPECTOR
Duration - SEP 2014 TO OCT 2014
UNIT - MTBE 1(Turn around)
Project#12 -CHEMPEL FERTILISERS, RAJASTHAN
PLANTINSPECTOR
Duration - JUNE 2014 TO AUG 2014
Unit - UTILITY(Turn around)
Project #11 - IBN SAGR, KSA - PLANT INSPECTOR
Duration - JUNE 2013 TO JULY 2013
Unit - MTBE 1& 2(Turn around)
Project #10 - AR-RAZI, KSA - Plant Inspector
Duration - JUNE 2012 TO SEP 2012
Unit - METHANOL(Turn around)
Project#9 -KEMYA PETROCHEMICAL, KSA, Plant Inspector
Duration - DEC2011 TO FEB 2012
Unit - SEP TIE-IN (Project) (Turn around)
Project#8 -IBN SAGR, KSA - Plant Inspector
Duration - SEP 2011 TO OCT 2011
Unit - MTBE-2(Turn around)
Project#7 -SASOL IN, SOUTH AFRICA, Inspection Engineer
Duration - AUG2011 TO SEP 2011
Unit - SYNTHOL CARAVAN, (Turn around)
Project#6 - IBN SAGR, KSA - Plant Inspector
Duration - JAN2011 TO FEB 2011
Unit - MTBE-1(Turn around)

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Project#5 - SASOL IN, SOUTH AFRICA, Inspection Engineer
Duration - AUG2010 TO SEP 2010
Unit - PP (Turn around)
Project#4 - YANPET, SAUDI ARABIA, PLANT INSPECTOR
Duration - MAY 2010 to JUNE 2010
Unit -EG 1 &2(Turn around)
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Project#3 - CHEMPEL fertilizers, Rajasthan Welding Inspector
Duration - FEB 2010 to MAR 2010
Unit - UTILITY (Tube Replacement) (Turn around)
Project# 2 - QATAR PETROLEUM–REFINERY, Welding Inspector
Duration - OCT2009 TO DEC 2009
Unit -UTILITY(Turn around)
Project# 1 - SASOL SOUTH AFRICA, Welding Inspector
Duration - OCT2009 TO DEC 2009
Unit - SYNTHOL CARAVAN,PP(Turn around)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Ensure compliance to all relevant Safety, Quality and Environmental management
policies, procedures and controls.
 Prepare Review & Develop plans and programs for the QA/QC function of the
technical services department, in line with the Technical Services & Quality
Assurance strategies in order to support effective execution of projects as per
defined standards & parameters.
 Identification of damage mechanism & Development of corrosion loops.
 Preparation of Inspection test plan (ITP) forprocess piping, pressure vessel & storage
tanks.
 Development of repair methodologies for static equipment’s as per API/ASME PCC -2.
 Calculation of minimum required thickness of pressure vessel components and piping
systems based on Internal / External pressure/supplemental loading condition related to
Design temperature as per ASME codes.

4.  Determination of MAWP of pressure vessel component to the next scheduled inspection
date using current thickness data reports.
 Determination of retirement thickness calculation, corrosion rate calculation, remaining
service life calculationfor process piping / Equipment and advising for any
repair/replacement/re-rating requirement.
 Establish the extent of inspection and inspection interval as per APIcodes.
 Prepare / Review the calculationof Re-rating/Alterations/Repair parameters which
meet the original construction code
 Ensure the integrity of vessel cladding, metallic lining and weld overlay to the code
requirement during turn around.
 PerformInternal inspection of Distillation column and asses the condition of Distributor
piping, Tray deck,Tray valve,Nozzle bore , Random & structured packing, Feed inlet line,
Liquid collectorchimney tray, Demister pad, Tray support ring etc.
 Conduct internal inspection of radial/axial flow reactor,CCR units. Asses the integrity of
internal attachment such as Scallops, Inner basket screen, Outer basket screen,
Perforated plate distributor, Deflectionbaffle plate, Centre pipe, Catalyst transfer pipe,
Inlet distributor etc. during outage.
 Performinternal inspection of fired heater and asses the integrity of refractory,Burner,
radiant/convection coil,stack, fuel line, dampers etc. during outage.
 Perform External inspection of static equipment and asses the condition of concrete
support, Anchor bolt, Grounding connection,Nozzle, Misalignment, hot spots, Vibration,
Protectivecoating /insulation and Skirt supports of vessel.
 Inspection of expansion joint both at maintenance outage and during operation prior to
shut downand shortly after start up and record the "hot" & "cold"setting position of
connected pipe support/ guides and reviewedagainst design condition.
 Inspection of injection point, process mix point, dead legs, soil to air interface and buried
piping system as per API 570
 Ability to supervise & co-ordination of all on-stream and shut-down inspection activities
of static equipment, plant piping and pressure relieving devices.
 Inspection and installation of pressure relieving devices as per APIand ASME code.
 Inspection of valves(Globe/Plug/Gate/Check/Ball) and conductValves pressure testing
such as Shell test, Back seat test and Closure test as per API598.

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 Performseat tightness test and pop up test of PRVas per API527.
 Thickness survey data analysis.
 Evaluate inspection findings to determine if deficiency exist that require repair or re-
rating.
 Evaluate NDTdata, inspection results etc.todetermine whether equipment’s meet code
requirement for continued service
 Finding the Damage mechanism such as Stress corrosioncracking, hydrogen induced
cracking, caustic embrittlement, hydrogen blistering, chloride stress corrosion cracking
and corrosion under insulation in the Static equipment and piping system as per API571.
 Review & analysis of previous inspection reports to summarize the integrity status of the
piping system.
 Monitor Coating & insulation condition of plant equipment and piping system
 Evaluation of service induced defects in plant equipment’s & piping system
 Failure investigation relating to corrosion/erosion affectsand recommends remedial
action.
 Witnessing NDT activities such as MT, PT,UTand evaluate radiographic film
interpretation.
 Prepare/Review WPS/PQRin accordancewith ASME SECIX,AWSD1.1, and API 110.
 Conduct welder qualification test forvarious WPS as per ASME SEC IX, API1104 & AWS
D1.1.
 Ensure blasting & painting of vessel, pipes, spools, steel structure & fittings are done in
accordancewith specification.
 Conversant withcoating inspection techniques such as surface cleanliness/profile check,
chloride test, Holiday test, WFT/DFTcheck,adhesion test, bresel test, dust test etc.
 Familiar with PMItest, Hardness test & PWHT.
 To review the QC concerned documents i.e. welding records, welder qualification record,
WPS/PQR,weldmaps, NDE summary, NDE reports, material test certificates, material
summary, fit-up inspection report, visual and dimensional report.
Co-ordination

6.  Attends / participates as member in the various technical and / investigation
committee, coordination meetings with contractors and other sections formed in
the Refinery.
 Daily contacts with Maintenance, Operations and other Technical Services
personnel up to Section Head and occasional contacts with Managers to
coordinate inspection activities as well as to discuss technical aspects and
ensures quality repair work
 Frequent contacts with contractor representatives during shutdown as well as for
project and plant jobs.
 Direct and supervise all on-stream and shutdown inspection activities for
Stationary Equipment, Piping systems, Pressure relieving devices.
 Supervises and participates to the limited extent in non-destructive testing of
equipment and piping, including review of preliminary interpretations carried
out by subordinates.
WORK EXPERIENCE LONG TERM PROJECTS
JUNE 2003 – Sep 2010 - Worked as a Position: QA/QC Inspector
National Inspection Services.Trichy
 Analyses all applicable drawings and standards
 Prepare the WPS of qualified welders
 Conducted consumable test for CS, Alloy steels and SS materials.
 Review and familiarize, project design specification, code's i.e. (ASME B31.1,
31.3Sec II, Sec V, Sec VIII, Sec IX, API 1104. AWS D1.1, API 650).Material
Specification and Engineering Standards, Review & check Quality Assurance
Procedure.
 Witnessing of materials, dimensions, joint preparation, fit-up & Weld visual.
(Super Heater Coils) as per section IX.
 Check the orientation of the job
 Check all the dimensions and measuring before the fabrication
 Fit up checking, weld visual, NDT offering, PWHT offering and charts Reviewing
for fabricated piping.
 Review of calibration certificates for ovens, welding machines and inspection
tools.
 Review of welder Qualification and applicable ranges of welder performance
APR 2002 to MAY 2003 - Welding Engineer, worked as a in
Meclin fabricators PVT LTD, Trichy

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 In coming material inspection as per the MTC / Job requirement.
 Co-ordination with client for witness of PMI (Positive Material Identification).
 Inspection of all SS material is stored in a safe place against contamination.
 Receiving welding consumable and review of test certificates as per the project /
WPS requirement.
 QC activities in Controlling of Welding consumables in baking oven as
recommended by the manufacturer.
 Controlling / Monitoring the welding as per relevant welding procedure
specification ( WPS )& welder qualification test (WQT).
 Witnessing of WQT’s as per approved WPS, in accordance with the company
engineering requirements, applicable industry procedures, codes, and standards
 Inspected the Welding Operations, all the Welding Processes like GTAW, , SMAW,
SAW, Checking the suitability of protections and precautionary measures
adopted by the welder both for the preservation of electrodes and for facing
adverse atmospheric conditions.
Personal Profile
Fathers Name : Mr. Kalyanasundaram
Date of Birth : 09-06-1979
Nationality : Indian
Martial Status : Married
Address : Mela Street,
Melanatham Post, Mannargudi (TK)
Thiruvarur (DT), Tamilnadu, India
614 015
Languages Known : English, Tamil
Passport Number : J 0268401
Date of Issue : 22.12.2010
Date of Expiry : 21-12-2020