GANESAN NARAYANAN
Tamilnadu
Summary
A proactive and competent Inspection & QAQC professional with a successful career spanning 18 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance & Control in the field of Heavy structures and pipe laying for Petrochemical Plants, Rotating & Statutory Equipment Erection & Inspection, Oil Storage Terminals, Line Inspection. Familiar with the QA/QC Inspection activities.
Welder Qualification, Film interpretation, Preparation of QC Documents.
Conversant with codes API ( 570, 571, 574, 650 & 653), ASME V, IX, B31.3 & AWS (D1.1), ASTM and ANSI
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
MODEC International
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible to develop in detailed Pre-commissioning preparation activities water flushing, air-blowing, re-instatement, tightness test, inserting, fire water, deluge system functional test, flare header in service, Fuel oil & gas, air, & steam utilities in service, rotating equipment functional tests
- Preparation of pre functional check, P & ID punch list Check, Ensure safety on site is in conformity with Project procedures so pre-commissioning activities are safe and liaise with Company HSE on site
- Technical review in detail of all Contractor Pre-commissioning engineering documents. Supervise Contractor Pre-commissioning activities on site both onshore and offshore & monitor the schedule progress
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Perform technical tasks assigned by Project Commissioning Superintendent, related to the preparation and execution of the commissioning and start up activities
- Ensure all equipment is protected and preserved for the sailing period with specific checks for voyage to be documented
- Maintain daily activity logs for projects and issue a close out statement after completion
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
QC Supervisor (Storage Tanks & Pipelines)
Rotary Engineering Ltd
12.2013 - 09.2023
- Conducting inspection of Raw materials and review of MTC and the specification requirements
- Responsible in performing daily inspection and reporting as per approved inspection test plan
- Witnessing the procedure qualification record (PQR) as per WPS
- Witnessing the welder qualification test (WQT) as per approved WPS
- Ensure that welding carryout as per company approved WPS and welder qualification
- Fit-up inspection, cutting, misalignment, groove angle, root face, root opening, tack weld and preheat temperature, line and joint number, joint surface cleanness
- Visual and Dimensioning inspection of weld profile surface, weld defects, alignment, dimensioning arc strike, inter pass and post weld cleaning, and dimensional tolerance
- NDE inspection carried out as per Standards and Test plan
- Witnessing the repair removal
- Incoming material inspection with regards to the actual traceability against manufactures certificate
- Review of pre-fabricated spools as per Isometric drawing
- Inspect hydro and pneumatic tests as per approved procedure and drawings, required pressure and holding time, medium, and personnel barrier/safety
- Inspection and confirmation of welding consumables as per specification
- Verify the consumable storage, backing and its issue control etc
- Preparation of daily reports and documentation
- Review of Contract specification/technical requirements, drawings, and prepare procedures inline- with codes and standards
- Inspect pipe joints and support assemblies as per standards including marking, fit-up, weld visual, final dimensional inspection as per approved drawings
- Verify and control the fabrication activities as per the contract specification /codes and approved drawings
- Verify that all applicable equipment’s is calibrated and has valid certification
- Detailed study of Isometric drawings, P&ID, GA diagrams and check the specification of materials
- Having Knowledge and experience in SAW, MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW welding
- Familiar with international codes and standards like ASME, API, AWS, ASTM
- Liaison with customer and external agencies for inspection carried out during job execution
- Ensure customer complains related to quality are investigated and necessary corrective and -preventive actions are implemented
- Monitor and analyze critical control points as identified in the process to ensure that planned results are achieved
- Compile and verify daily welding production reports and ensure compliance to NDT requirements
- Ensure that all quality documentation and inspection reports are collated, endorsed and compiled correctly
- Notify the non-conformance identified during site inspection and recommended corrective -measures to site supervisor through QA engineer
- Maintain the records of inspection and testing till the end of contract
- Responsible for stage wise painting / coating inspection
- To check and monitor all painting / coating related works and ensure all final products meet in accordance with company procedure, client requirement and international codes
- Review inspection & test plan (ITP) for specific project / company requirements/ surface preparation and painting / coating procedure, Project Quality Plan, Method Statement etc
- Monitor and record weather condition for surface preparation and painting / coating application
- Conduct visual inspection after abrasive blast cleaning, measure the surface profile as per standard
- Conduct required tests, WFT/DFT, Chloride test, Holiday test, Adhesion test
- Monitor the loading and offloading of coated materials and advise to prevent handling damages
- Check the color coding, stenciling, flow direction for Piping and equipment's.
- Perform final visual inspection, check any coating faults, recommends for remedial action
- Prepare Punch list items and submit to the concerned
- Report any Non Conformance
- Responsible for incoming coating / painting material inspection and has to ensure whether these materials suit to meets the requirements of project specifications
- Check the material storage is as per manufacturer’s recommendations
- Liaison with sub-contractors, TPI and Client
- Assist and participate in quality & HSE audits and other inspection as applicable
- Preparation of detailed Inspection cum Quality Report and maintaining ISO 9001 documents
- Preparing inspection reports and compiles with quality records from manufacturers and suppliers
- Preparing final documentation for all the inspection with the results and remarks
Coating Inspector ( Offshore Platforms & Storage Tanks)
Peninsular Petrotech Engineering w.l.l
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Execute painting/coating inspection as per company/project specification in Qatar petroleum offshore production stations PS-2,PS-3,wellheads,Pipe lay vessels and Halul island
- Coating refurbishment for oil storage tank, potable water tank and process vessel.
- Coating refurbishment for helidecks associated with Well head jackets and production stations.
- Carry out Destructive and Non Destructive tests as per requirement
- Completed inspection reports and documentation related to quality assurance polices and procedures according to NQA-1
- Carried out inspection duties for surface preparation and coating application such as monitoring environmental conditions, surface profile readings, DFT checks, and holiday testing.
- Maintained Standards, Test Methods and Product Data Sheets as per specification.
- Ensured all abrasive blasting and coating activities are carried out as per the contractual requirements and specification guidelines.
- Performed necessary inspections and observations to ensure quality of the coating project.
- Insulation and painting activities during shutdown.
- External areas painting for all in service equipment’s and vessels considering safety aspects.
- Obtaining permit according to areas working and supervision of manpower.
- Production planning progress update and material planning.
- Strictly in force coating specifications for offshore coating projects on production and satellite platforms.
- Undertake coating inspection hold points for all coating projects according to client specifications and insure that the job was done safe and according to budget.
- Recorded and documented all the inspection reports daily for the client and administrators.
- Ensured that all the equipment and materials were provided to the contractor to do the job in a safe and productive manner.
Coating Inspector ( Offshore Platforms & Storage Tanks)
Darwish Petroleum and industrial services(xervon)
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Execute painting/coating inspection as per company/project specification in Qatar petroleum offshore production stations PS-2,PS-3,wellheads,Pipelay vessels and Halul island
- Coating refurbishment for oil storage tank, potable water tank and process vessel
- Coating refurbishment for helidecks associated with Well head jackets and production stations
- Carry out Destructive and Non Destructive tests as per requirement
- Completed inspection reports and documentation related to quality assurance polices and procedures according to NQA-1
- Carried out inspection duties for surface preparation and coating application such as monitoring environmental conditions, surface profile readings, DFT checks, and holiday testing
- Maintained Standards, Test Methods and Product Data Sheets as per specification
- Ensured all abrasive blasting and coating activities are carried out as per the contractual requirements and specification guidelines
- Performed necessary inspections and observations to ensure quality of the coating project
- Insulation and painting activities during shutdown
- External areas painting for all in service equipment’s and vessels considering safety aspects
- Obtaining permit according to areas working and supervision of manpower
- Production planning progress update and material planning
- Strictly in force coating specifications for offshore coating projects on production and satellite platforms
- Undertake coating inspection hold points for all coating projects according to client specifications and insure that the job was done safe and according to budget
- Recorded and documented all the inspection reports daily for the client and administrators
- Insured that all the equipment and materials were provided to the contractor to do the job in a safe and productive manner
Project Engineer
BengKuang Marine pte Ltd.
10.2003 - 06.2010
- Total 7 years’ experience in Blasting & Painting/coating of Marine Shipyards(like painting of cargo / ballast/freshwater/double bottom storage /fore peak/aft peak/ void/chemical/oil storage tanks, Hull/engine/pump room.)
- To perform onsite and offsite of coating inspection for marine structure Issue paint specification to suit with client requirement and comply with international code standard
- To verify coating specification prior to start project
- Schedule planning for coating job and coordinate with production team on during of project
- Perform inspection of surface preparation, Roughness profile, salt solution contaminated and all daily basis inspection
- Perform any testing as per project requirement
- Prepare work completion report, daily inspection report then submit to client and filing systems
- Implementing and monitoring the safe work procedure
- Proficient in study piping and equipment layout plot plan development
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
Education
DEEE - ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
INDIA05.1999
Skills
- Quality control
- Construction management
- Field support
- Technical analysis
- Quality assurance
- Subcontracting management
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- CSWIP 3.1, Welding Inspector, 104925
- ASNT-II, MPI, PT, UT & RT
- NACE-CIP-II, 29237
- API 570
Additional Information
Familiar with software packages like windows, MS-Office, MS-Word, MS-Excel., Knowledge in software such as Auto CAD and PRO-E., Analytical and problem solving skills.
Nric
G7477658U
Safetytraining
- Building Construction Safety Supervisor Course
- Oil petro chemical safety orientation course for supervisors
- Work at height course for supervisors
- Confined space course for supervisors
Additionaltrainingskills
- HUET training
- H2S Awareness training
- Various permit to work system
Disclaimer
I declare that the above furnished information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Available: 1 Months (Negotiable)
- Date of Birth: 12/20/81
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Project Engineer
MODEC International
09.2023 - Current
QC Supervisor (Storage Tanks & Pipelines)
Rotary Engineering Ltd
12.2013 - 09.2023
Coating Inspector ( Offshore Platforms & Storage Tanks)
Peninsular Petrotech Engineering w.l.l
06.2013 - 11.2013
Coating Inspector ( Offshore Platforms & Storage Tanks)
Darwish Petroleum and industrial services(xervon)
03.2011 - 05.2013
Project Engineer
BengKuang Marine pte Ltd.
10.2003 - 06.2010
- CSWIP 3.1, Welding Inspector, 104925
- ASNT-II, MPI, PT, UT & RT
- NACE-CIP-II, 29237
- API 570
DEEE - ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
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