Vijay Kumar Konathala is a quality assurance professional with over 8 years of experience in oil and gas, steel, and power plant industries. He has extensive experience in welding inspection, NDT coordination, safety management, and team leadership. Currently he works as a Manager of Quality at Tata Projects in the UAE, overseeing quality control for chemical storage tank projects. He holds an engineering degree and certifications in welding inspection and NDT methods.

1. VIJAY KUMAR KONATHALA
Contact No.: +971-568064277 E-Mail: vijaykkonathala@gmail.com
JOB OBJECTIVE
A challenging growth oriented position, where my skills can be effectively utilized and improved
eventually leading to contribution to my growth along with the growth of the organization and
experience over 8+ years in in Oil & Gas, Steel Plant & Power Plant sector
PROFILE SUMMARY
• A competent professional with nearly 8+ years of experience in:
Quality Assurance & Control, Welding Inspection, Vendor inspection & expediting, NDT Preparation/
Documentation, Safety Management, NDE coordination, Team Management.
• Looked after reviews of QC dossier as the project is completed and handovering the same to the
clients
• New Vendor assessments/Evolution as per Projects requirements
• Preparing QAP & ITP as per Standards and technical specifications
• Preparing reports like fortnightly, MIS,DMR,PRM
• Sound knowledge of various codes like as ASME, B31.1 & 31.3, API 1104, AWS D1.1, BPV SEC – II,
V, VIII, IX, API-5L,API 650, IS 2062 & IS-3589
ACADEMIC DETAILS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B. Tech)– Mechanical from Narasaraopeta Engineering
College, JNT University in 2002-2006
CERTIFICATIONS:
CSWIP-3.1 Certified Welding Inspector.UK Certificate no 56310 Expire on 25 May 2016.
Undergone ASNT LEVEL II certification in the methods of:
- Ultrasonic testing Certificate no AES/UT/168 (Valid till: 01-04-2018)
- Radiographic testing Certificate no AES/RT/168 (Valid till: 01-04-2018)
- Magnetic particle testing Certificate no AES/MPT/168 (Valid till: 01-04-2018)
- Penetrate testing. Certificate no AES/PT/168 (Valid till: 01-04-2018)
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
TATA Projects Ltd. 27 July 2007 to till today
Organization: Tata Projects, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE
Title Chemical Storage Tanks Terminal at Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah UAE
Client HAZEL International FZE
Consultant Tata Consulting Engineers Limited.
Duration May 2015 to till date
Designation Manager Quality
• Review of all applicable documents such as Scope of work, Drawing, Quality plan, Procedures,
Codes and Standard, ITP etc.
Preparation of WPS / PQR and Quality Control Plan & review of Quality Control Procedures.
• Review of all initial NDT activities carried on tank and recommend repair activities as per API 653
requirements.
• Witnessed inspection activities like Peaking, Banding, Roundness and Plumbness.
• Witnessed tank leak test, Vacuum Box testing, hydro testing and settlement survey.

2. • Inspection of welding consumables and ensuring the proper storage
and handling of welding consumables and controlled in accordance with approved Consumables
control procedure.
• Identification of materials and reviewing of Material Test Certificates Inspection and Test Plan,
Welding Procedure , Weld Plan, Weld Map and NDT map, Test Packs etc.
• Prepare and endorse Inspection notifications with recommendations and rectification measures to
ensure they comply with the relevant standards.
• Review of all initial NDT reports and recommend repair activities for tank according to API
653 requirements
Organization: Tata Projects, Jagdalpur (Blast Furnace NMDC)
Title 3.0 MPTA Integrated Steel plant
Client NMDC Nagarnar
Consultant Mecon Ltd.
Duration FEB 2014 to May 2015
Designation Dy. Manager Quality
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensured welder qualification and certification as per code BPV standard and specifications
• Played a major role in planning inspection for
o Fit-up, Welding, NDT of blast furnace, stock & cast house and dust catcher as per GTS
o RT, UT, DPT, MPT, structures, crane girder, column and heavy equipments.
o Stage wise inspection from material receiving to handover.
Organization: Tata Projects Ltd. Kolkata (Regional Office)
Title: 3.0 MPTA Integrated Steel plant
Client: Rourkela Steel Plant BF Package Expansion of 4.2MTPA
Consultant: Mecon Ltd.
Duration: Nov-2011 to Feb-2014
Designation:Sr. Engineer Quality
Key Responsibilities:
• Coordination with clients and Vendors for daily inspections and reporting on daily, weekly,
fortnightly and monthly
• New Vendor assessments/Evolution as per Projects requirements
• Reviewed and Establish WPS/PQR/WQT
• Preparing QAP & ITP as per Standards and technical specifications
• Established and review of NDT Procedures for Different Methods like U.T, R.T, M.T, and P.T
• Preparing reports like fortnightly, MIS, DMR, PRM
Organization: Tata Projects Ltd.
Title: NHT/CCR & FCC unit (Hydrocarbon)
Client: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, KOCHI
Consultant: Engineers India Ltd.
Duration: Sep 09 to Nov-2011
Designation:Sr. Engineer Quality
Key Responsibilities:
• Incoming Inspection
o Inspection of Raw Material (Visual & Dimensional)
o Verification of mill test certificates against applicable codes & specification
o Identification of raw material and welding consumables under third party inspection agency

3. • In process Inspection
o To study detail requirement of client from the ITP and technical Specification with a view of
Quality fulfilments.
o Carry out inspection as indicated in Quality Assurance plan (Q.A.P) like Fit-up, welding, heat
Treatment and dimension follows all steps of Quality Assurance Plan.
o Carrying out destructive & non destructive tests according to Q.A.P / P.O / Technical
Specification e.g. Tensile, Impact, Bend, Hydro, Hardness, UT, RT, DPT, MPT, Chemical, PMI,
etc.
• Final Inspection
o Visual and dimensional check the products as per standard.
o Clearance for Hydro-test and Punch list clearance.
o Submission of Test Pack for each individual system to client.
o Submission of Final Documentation as per client requirement.
Organization: Tata Projects Ltd.
Title: Bop Piping Of 1130 Mw Ccpp (Power Generation)
Client: TORRENT POWER LTD, Surat
Consultant: SIEMENS INDIA LTD.
Duration: Oct 08 to Sep 09
Designation: Engineer Quality
Key Responsibilities:
• Looked after reviews of QC dossier as the project is completed and handovering the same to the
clients
o Review of NDT Test results (R.T, U.T, M.P.T, D.P.T)
o Clearance for Hydro-test and Mechanical Punch list clearance.
o Submission of Test Pack for each individual system to client.
o Final Submission of Project completion Documents as per client requirement.
Organization: Tata Projects Ltd., AT HPCL site, Vishakhapatnam
Title: FCC & NIU unit unit (Hydrocarbon)
Client: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Vizag
Consultant: ENGINEERS INDIA LTD
Designation:Engineer Quality
Duration: July 07 to Aug 08
Key Responsibilities:
• Inspection of welding work and witnessed various NDT methods
• Handling & Commissioning of the Loop test, Mechanical Clearance, Hydro test And Pneumatic
test.
• Reviewed and clarified job requirements as stated in standard procedures and doc. before
starting any job
• Review of QC dossier when the project will be completed and hand over to the clients.
• Provide direction for welding tooling creation and Improvement.

4. • Conducting loop clearance & Positive Material Identification of SS,AS
• Review and clarify job requirements as stated in the standard procedures and documents before
starting any job.
• A wide experience of handling and closing of shut down projects in oil & gas and Petrochemical
industry.
• Review of weld consumables TCs & ensures proper welding consumable are used.
• Develop sufficient welding technique and method for continuous improvement.
• Correct pre-welding Distortion control.
• Maintaining all safety aspects both at site and offices as per company HSE policy thru HSE
representative.
• Involved in:
o Reviewing welds consumables TCs, IMIR & ensuring that proper welding consumables are
used.
o Developing sufficient welding techniques for continuous improvement
o Maintaining safety at site and office as per company HSE policy through HSE Representative
Organization: Modi Engineering and Consultancy
Duration: June 2006 to July 2007
Key Responsibilities:
• Review Raw material Test Certificates
• Witness WPS/PQR/Welder Qualification test
• Stage wise inspection during fabrication of piping works for FCC & NIU Units; include Fit up,
Welding, NDT, Hydro test & Final Dimensions
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 18th June 1983
Languages Known English, Hindi and Telugu
Passport Details
1) Passport No: G0416871
2) Date of Issue: 22-NOV-2006
3) Date of Expiry: 21-NOV-2016
Permanent Address: 60-17-20; Prakashnagar, Malkapuram, Vishakapatnam-530011.
Present Address : Flat -G112; Building No-37, Beside NBQ Bank, Umm Al Quwain, UAE.

5. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
assure to be responsible, self-motivated individual, devoted to the improvement of the organization. I
will serve and enhance my artistic and technical skills through problem-solving capability, discipline
and creativity.
VIJAY KUMAR KONATHALA

6. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
assure to be responsible, self-motivated individual, devoted to the improvement of the organization. I
will serve and enhance my artistic and technical skills through problem-solving capability, discipline
and creativity.
VIJAY KUMAR KONATHALA