Manikandan Neelakandan Pillai

Project: Changwa01 &2 Topside Module Fabrication, REV01

• Review of Contractors Quality Documentations / Vendor packages, Quality control Plan / Inspection Testing plan, Quality Procedures, Method of Statements, Coating & NDT Procedures
• Coating inspections of Vendor Packages, HV GIS, MV GIS, Transformers, Shunt reactors & Coolers, Sump tank, Oil water separators
• Performed Onsite coating Inspection & Monitoring Ambient conditions, WFT/DFT, Holiday check, Thermal Spray , Galvanizing coating Inspection & Coating Defects Repair monitoring
• Improved coating quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement
• Maintained detailed records of inspection results, reporting any issues to relevant stakeholders for prompt resolution
• Conducted comprehensive equipment checks to confirm proper functionality, ensuring accurate readings during inspections
• Facilitated communication between engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure consistent understanding of project requirements and expectations
• Enhanced project efficiency by providing timely feedback to the coating team regarding defects and inconsistencies
• Streamlined reporting processes by developing efficient documentation templates that standardized data collection across multiple projects
• Managed project timelines effectively, prioritizing tasks and coordinating with team members to meet deadlines
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess potential risks in the coating process and develop mitigation strategies accordingly
• Vendor/ Subcontractor auditing, Audit reporting and follow up and closeout of corrective action and closeout
• Evaluated new products and technologies within the coatings industry to stay current with market trends while making informed recommendations for future projects
• Approval of vendor MRB and final documentation

Project: Exxon Mobil CRISP VTB Subsea Pipeline

• Review of Vendor related technical documents and data according to project specifications
• Review and approval of all QC procedure & Project documents as per client specification and codes & standard
• Witnessing pre-qualification tests for paint system, coating applicator and blasting operator qualifications
• Witnessing and surveillance inspection on contractor’s surface preparation, painting activities as per ITP
• Monitored product quality at all stages of production process
• Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples
• Operated and maintained paint testing equipments
• Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials
• Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests
• Coating Procedure Qualification & paint System qualification as per Client specifications
• Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions

Project: Yinson FPSO, Top side module Fabrication

• Inspection coordinator during fabrication, construction and take charge of Inspection test and release, proactive in the prevention of non-compliance and problem resolution
• Material inspection for incoming materials & Review of Material certificates to check compliance to project specifications
• Review and approved the relevant Quality procedure & Project documents as per client specification and code & standard
• Field Inspections for Pressure Vessel, Heat Exchangers, P&ID Verification & Line check Inspection, Flange Management Inspection & Reporting
• Monitor work progress against plans and schedules and highlight areas of concern and possible corrective actions
• Responsible for Mechanical completion, ITR Close out and Punch list close out Inspections
• Monitoring of Coating & Corrosion control Inspection for Piping, Skid & Pressure Vessels

Project: Taweela GAS Compressor Plant construction, Yamal LNG (Gas Treatment & Liquefaction complex)

• Lead Team of Quality Specialists in oversight of Contractor, Vendor Quality and Yard Delivery Activities
• Review of Suppliers / Subcontractor / Vendor packages
• Supervise and manage EPC contractor and subcontractors
• Plan and conduct Quality Audits on Vendors, contractors and subcontractors
• To establish quality plans, ITPs and other related QA/QC systems and procedures for projects
• To perform Inspection on Welding, NDT Inspection, GRE piping and Painting and Coating Inspection of Piping and pipeline, Storage Tanks
• Project coordination with vendors and specialist contractors for project integration
• To Witness hydro test / pneumatic test of Test packages and Pressure Vessels, storage tanks
• Handling hot tap pipeline work coordination, Welding Supervision, Inspection and Welding procedure Qualification
• Material testing and analysis
• KPI monitoring for Productivity, Welding works, Welding Consumables control & NDT, and management reporting
• Preparation, Review, Approval & Handover of Final Construction Quality dossier
• Review & Approval Vendor packages (Manufacturing record book)
• Control of QA/QC Prefabrication & Erection inspections and compliance, witnessing lab and sites tests, material requisitions, reporting and liaising
• Plan, Organize and Conduct Audits in line with ISO9001:2008 guidelines
• Witness of Factory Acceptance Test Inspection (FAT) on HVAC and Piping Components

Client: Diamond offshore,

• Project: Ocean Apex Deep Water Semisubmersible Drilling Rig

Client: Modec

• Project: GHANA TEN FPSO Topside Module Fabrication

Client: Seadrill

• Projects: CJ70 (West Cyrus) , Super Jack-up Drilling Rig (North Sea operation), West Leo, West Castor, West Tucana, Offshore Vung Tau (DH-2)