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RAJARAM SIVAKUMAR

RAJARAM SIVAKUMAR

Singapore

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in QAQC and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA/QC Manager

Binnies (S) Pte Ltd
02.2020 - Current
  • Ensure that the contractors project Quality Management is applied in line with the project contract requirements to engineering, construction and later part for pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of this project
  • Handling internal and external audits related to project Quality Management System
  • Reports to Chief Resident Engineer / Project Director about EPC and Substation contractors project Quality issues by daily, weekly, and monthly
  • Attending daily internal daily meeting and external parties involving meetings as well
  • Coordinate and communicate with client and contractors on Quality issues and their work status
  • Reviewing and compiling replies from various parties for contractor’s project quality reports, progress weekly minutes, progress weekly & monthly reports
  • Monitoring up to date quality records such as Non-conformance records, quality observation records, defect finding records, punch list etc
  • Ensuring that contractors are timely close out the items
  • Review contractors Quality documents, Method statements and test reports
  • Perform source inspections
  • Develop standard inspection report formats
  • Maintain project quality plan based on client’s project contract specification

QA/QC Manager

Hydrochem (S) Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Ensure that project Quality Management is applied in line with the project requirements to engineering, construction and pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of this project
  • Handling internal and external audits related to project Quality
  • Reports to Project Manager related to project Quality issues by daily, weekly and monthly
  • Conduct daily internal daily meeting with my Engineers, inspectors and Technicians
  • Coordinate and communicate with clients and subcontractors on Quality issues and their work status
  • Prepare QAQC weekly report to mention all disciplines findings, welder performance, weld failure rates, test progress etc
  • Monitor and maintain up to date quality records such as Non-conformance records, quality observation records, defect finding records, punch list etc
  • Ensuring timely close out the items
  • Ensure products or service meet the MOM safety and quality standards requirement, including timely liaising with MOM’s Authorized Examiner AE and authorized Inspector AI throughout the project on the construction, fabrication, installation and testing of boiler pressure parts and steam line piping
  • Perform all quality control requirements to all sub-Contractors, ensuring meeting the projects specification, codes and standards
  • Provide controls and progress report of all necessary installation and testing such as test packages of hydro testing, Mechanical installation, electrical items installation & termination etc
  • Maintain over 20 members team included Engineers, inspectors and Technicians of their routine tasks and performances

Interim QA/QC Manager

Hydrochem (S) Pte Ltd
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Ensure that project Quality Management is applied in line with the project requirements to engineering, construction and pre-commissioning and commissioning phases of this project
  • Handling internal and external audits related to project Quality
  • Reports to Project Manager related to project Quality issues by daily, weekly and monthly
  • Conduct daily internal daily meeting with my Engineers, inspectors and Technicians
  • Coordinate and communicate with clients and subcontractors on Quality issues and their work status
  • Prepare QAQC weekly report to mention all disciplines findings, welder performance, weld failure rates, test progress etc
  • Monitor and maintain up to date quality records such as Non-conformance records, quality observation records, defect finding records, punch list etc
  • Ensuring timely close out the items
  • Ensure products or service meet the MOM safety and quality standards requirement, including timely liaising with MOM’s Authorized Examiner AE and authorized Inspector AI throughout the project on the construction, fabrication, installation and testing of boiler pressure parts and steam line piping
  • Perform all quality control requirements to all sub-Contractors, ensuring meeting the projects specification, codes and standards
  • Provide controls and progress report of all necessary installation and testing such as test packages of hydro testing, Mechanical installation, electrical items installation & termination etc
  • Maintain over 20 members team included Engineers, inspectors and Technicians of their routine tasks and performances

Senior QA/QC Engineer

Hydrochem (S) Pte Ltd
02.2014 - 06.2017
  • Review of customer’s specifications and contractual quality requirements
  • Review isometric drawings, welding procedure specifications, welding’s procedure qualification records (WPS&PQR), welder performance certificates, NDT procedures, qualification of NDT personnel, work instructions, repair method statement etc
  • Prepare manufacturing data record (MDR) for piping as well other areas
  • Review of material mill certs and verification of raw materials and welding consumables
  • Review all the documents which operations is done by external parties and come to suppliers for finishing
  • Be flexible expedite equipment parts to and from vendors to job site
  • Prepare system monitoring and follow up activities
  • Co-ordinate with vendor for incoming materials, equipment’s and consumables
  • Prepare and monitor testing and commissioning activities
  • Handling commissioning activities such as hydro testing, system test and process commissioning
  • Conduct vendor surveillance inspection at vendor side in Singapore and overseas
  • Prepare complete set of Test packages for piping, equipment and process
  • Maintaining a good relationship with clients, consultants and vendors
  • Be act like procurement as well Project engineer when it’s needed from the job site
  • Monitor QC engineers and Inspectors works and assign their daily works
  • Compile daily and weekly reports for Top Management

Management Rep QA/QC / Vendor Inspector

Technip Singapore / USA (For Brunel SEA Pte Ltd)
08.2012 - 01.2014
  • Review and approval of supplier’s issued Quality, production, dispatch procedures and documents
  • Review and approved shop drawings, welding procedure specifications, welding’s procedure qualification records (WPS&PQR), welder performance certificates, NDT procedures, qualification of NDT personal, painting procedures, work instructions, repair method statement etc
  • Review of material mill certs and verification of raw materials at the suppliers end and welding consumables
  • Witness fit-up inspection and monitor all stages of welding
  • Witness visual and dimensional inspection
  • Witness non-destructive testing such as UT, MPI and PT performed by external NDT companies which is approved by Technip
  • Witness visual inspection on surface before grit blasting and painting
  • Witness all kinds of required Mechanical testing and CTOD
  • Witness flanges and pipe fittings operations like, welding, NDT and final inspection
  • Witness all stages of steel work duties and post painting inspection
  • Prepare of daily inspection reports
  • Preventive and corrective action reports and NCR issued for applicable areas
  • Preparing Daily and weekly Progress report and issued to higher authorities
  • Work with the buyers and planners to identify the parts and materials that need to be expedited
  • Travel to suppliers within the LA area to ensure production and delivery schedules are being met
  • Coordinate the return and replacement of defective materials to the supplier and expediting the material back into the manufacturing process
  • Provides daily written reports on the status of parts
  • Proactively identifies and reports potential problems which will result in not meeting deadlines, or which may result in potential quality problems
  • Perform all other duties as directed by Project manager
  • Performs clerical duties necessary to maintain for all stages of purchasing and testing completed items
  • Assists the supplier end buyers to perform other duties as directed by the Purchasing Manager
  • Strong decision-making ability to solve the problems simultaneously
  • Maintain good relationship with entire team between Technip groups and suppliers

Vendor Inspector

Brunel S.E.A Pte Ltd / Eurtrue International
08.2012 - 10.2012
  • Review of customer’s Specifications, Quality requirements
  • Follow of shop drawings, welding procedure specifications, welding’s procedure qualification records (WPS&PQR), welder performance certificates, NDT procedures, qualification of NDT personal, work instructions, repair method statement etc
  • Review of material mill certs and verification of raw materials and welding consumables
  • Witness & inspect fit-up inspection and monitor all stages of welding and Cement Lining
  • Witness & inspect visual and dimensional inspection
  • Witness non-destructive testing such as Radiographic testing performed by NDT companies
  • Witness & inspect visual inspection on surface before grit blasting and painting
  • Witness Mechanical testing and CTOD
  • Witness Dip-Galvanizing activities
  • Witness & inspect flanges and pipe fittings operations like, welding, NDT and final inspection
  • Witness & inspect all stages of steel work duties and post painting inspection
  • Review all the documents which operations is done by external parties and come to suppliers for finishing
  • Prepare of inspection reports
  • Check orders against packing slip, invoice, or order form to verify all items are accounted for
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Keep track of parts that are picked up and delivered
  • Prioritize tasks
  • Manage available time while maximizing efficiency
  • Be flexible expedite equipment parts to and from vendors to job site

QA/QC Engineer & Independent Testing Agency (Dual Role)

Mangum Technical Solutions
04.2010 - 07.2012
  • Review of customer’s Specifications, Quality requirements
  • Follow of shop drawings, welding procedure specifications, welding’s procedure qualification records (WPS&PQR), welder performance certificates, NDT procedures, qualification of NDT personal, work instructions, repair method statement etc
  • Review of material mill certs and verification of raw materials and welding consumables
  • Witness fit-up inspection and monitor all stages of welding
  • Witness visual and dimensional inspection
  • Witness non-destructive testing such as Radiographic testing performed by NDT companies
  • Witness visual inspection on surface before painting
  • Witness all stages of steel work duties
  • Prepare of inspection reports
  • Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, management, suppliers, and Customers
  • Ability to solve day to day quality problems at workshop

QA/QC Engineer

JFE / Yongnam
07.2009 - 02.2010
  • Review of customer’s Specifications, Quality requirements
  • Follow of shop drawings, welding procedure specifications, welding’s procedure qualification records (WPS&PQR), welder performance certificates, NDT procedures, qualification of NDT personal, work instructions, repair method statement etc
  • Review of material mill certs and verification of raw materials and welding consumables
  • Offer fit-up inspection and monitor all stages of welding & visual and dimensional inspection
  • Witness non-destructive testing such as ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT) & liquid penetrant testing (LT) performed by NDT companies
  • Offer visual inspection on surface before painting
  • Offer all stages of steel work duties
  • Prepare MDR, IRN and final documentation prior to handover to the production dep
  • Prepare of inspection reports
  • Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, management, suppliers, and Customers
  • Ability to solve day to day quality problems at site
  • Responsibilities to check the documents related to the work as follows

Senior Engineering Inspector

SETSCO Services Pte Ltd
09.2008 - 06.2009
  • Review of contractor’s quality manual, inspection test plan, shop drawings, welding procedure specifications, welding’s procedure qualification records (WPS&PQR), welder performance certificates, NDT procedures, qualification of NDT personal, work instructions, repair method statement etc
  • Review of material mill certs and verification of raw materials and welding consumables
  • Perform fit-up inspection and monitor all stages of welding
  • Perform visual and dimensional inspection
  • Witness non-destructive testing such as ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT) & liquid penetrant testing (LT) performed by NDT companies
  • Perform visual inspection on surface before painting
  • Perform bolt tightening inspection
  • Issue-nonconformance notice
  • Issue inspectors release notice for completion structures
  • Prepare of inspection reports

Production NDT Engineer

FTV Proclad (S) Pte Ltd
06.2008 - 09.2008
  • Verifying Documents such as Material Test Certificates, NDT & Dimensional Reports
  • Performing stage wise job inspection and offering job for client inspectors
  • Review of NDE Reports & coordinating with NDT subcontractor
  • Ability to lead the peoples, and act like a supervisor
  • Fulfil identification and traceability requirements & Corrective and preventive actions
  • Nonconformance report analysis & Rejection analysis for monthly and annual
  • Incoming inspection as per purchase order & Drawings
  • Stage wise Inspection of finished component as per drawings & Parameters
  • Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, management, suppliers, and Customers
  • Review UT, PT, MPI and visual inspection of receiving, in-process and finished parts
  • Documentation of system certification according to ISO 9001:2000 & API
  • Welding and piping inspection
  • Ensuring that the raw materials, welding consumables, and accessories are following specified project requirement and specification
  • Ability to make QAP, ITP, MPS

QA/QC Inspector

Cameron Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2006 - 04.2008
  • Verifying Documents such as Material Test Certificates, NDT & Dimensional Reports
  • To Check Dye Penetrant test (colour contrast, fluorescent) for Machined Components Such as welded overlay components
  • To Check Magnetic Particle test (AC, DC yoke, Coil, central conductor) for Machined Components and Raw Forgings
  • To Check Ultrasonic Inspection test for Machined, Welded overlay Components, and Raw Forgings
  • Performing stage wise job inspection and offering job for client inspectors
  • Review of NDE Reports & coordinating with NDT subcontractor
  • Monitoring the subcontractor’s work activities for compliance with project quality requirements
  • Visual inspection of weldments
  • Source inspection of NDE and visual inspection
  • Cameron approved BBSP observer

QC Supervisor & Engineer

Audco India Pvt Ltd (Group of L&T and Flow Serve UK)
09.2006 - 04.2006
  • Inspection & Testing (Hydrostatic & Pneumatic) of Gate Valves, Ball Valves, Globe Valve & Check Valves
  • Follow the inspector, inspector trainee and apprentice trainee duties
  • Final documentation of tested valves & handling third party & client’s inspection
  • Documentation of system certification according to ISO 9001:2000 & API
  • Vendor assessment for quality of product for assembly of valves
  • Calibration control of measuring & testing instruments
  • Incoming inspection as per purchase order & Drawings
  • Stage wise Inspection of finished component as per drawings & Parameters
  • Preparing pre-dispatch inspection reports
  • Preparing incoming raw / brought out material inspection reports as per Good Receipt Note (GRN)
  • Vendor Development
  • Incoming inspection of brought out materials i.e., ‘O’ rings, springs, carbide & ceramic seals, valves, pumps, instruments, etc
  • As per drawings & design data sheets
  • In process inspection of finished machined parts i.e., housings, seal faces, flanges, etc
  • Co-ordinate with Third Party Inspection Agencies
  • (MOODY, SGS, LLOYDS, BVIS and DNV)
  • Performing stage wise job inspection and offering job for client inspectors
  • Interpretation of RT films, review of NDE Reports & coordinating with NDT subcontractor
  • Inspection Final Document preparation (Test Pack)
  • Documentation of valves / Wellhead equipment’s
  • Verifying satisfactory completion of job in all respects prior to clearance for heat treatment and pressure tests and witnessing the same
  • Verifying the heat treatment cycle and heat treatment chart for Pressure Vessels & Wellhead Equipment’s
  • Calibration control of measuring & testing instruments i.e., Vernier’s, Micrometres, Pressure Gauges, and Hardness Tester etc
  • Preparation and Certification of data reports
  • Assisting material department in vendor evaluations, approval, and performance analysis and updating of vendor lists

Education

DQE - Quality Control and Quality Assurance Management

SQUAM (School of Quality Management) / Indian Institute of Quality Assurance
01.2003

DME - Industrial Management, Mechanics of Material

TPEVR Govt Polytechnic (Technical Board)
01.2002

Higher Secondary - Mathematics and Science (Chemistry, Physics and Biology)

S.V.H School
01.1999

Secondary - Mathematics, Science and Social Science

P.H Government High School
01.1997

Primary - Mathematics, Science and Social Science

K.P Village Primary School
01.1995

Affiliations

CSWIP 3.1, British Welding Society, 2020-2025

Other Courses Attended

  • Diploma in Computer Application, CIP, Vellore, India, 03/01/02 - 09/30/02
  • Diploma in FoxPro, CMTES, Trichy, India, 11/01/02 - 04/30/03
  • Welding Technology & Inspection, Indian Welding Society, 10/22/05 - 10/23/05
  • ASNT Level II RI, UT, MT, PT, VT Non-Destructive Testing Courses, IQC, Chennai, India, 2005-2006
  • AWS-CWI American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector, IQC, Chennai, India, 2009-2017
  • CSWIP 3.1 – British Welding Society, BIT, Trichy, India, 2010-2025
  • Certified Internal Auditor, Quest Global – Singapore, Lifetime
  • CQI/IRCA Certified ISO Lead Auditor (9001:2015), INSATON – UK, 03/01/21 - 03/31/24
  • CQI/IRCA Certified Lead Auditor (45001: 2018), INSATON – UK, 03/01/22 - 03/31/25
  • CQI/IRCA Certified Lead Auditor (14001: 2015), INSATON – UK, 03/01/22 - 03/31/25
  • Building Construction Safety Supervisor Course, Lifetime
  • Supervise Safety and Health in Process Plant, Lifetime
  • Confined Space Safety Supervisor Course, Lifetime
  • Work at Height Safety Supervisor Course, Lifetime
  • Risk Management Level II Course, Lifetime

Nric Number

S8285356A

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: INDIAN /Permanent Resident
  • Date of Birth: 06/12/82

Certification

1) Diploma in Computer Application

2) Diploma in FoxPro

3) Welding Technology & Inspection

4) ASNT Level II in RI, MT, PT, UT & VT

5) AWS-CWI Certified Welding Inspector

6) CSWIP 3.1- Welding Inspector

7) Certified Internal Auditor (ISO)

8) ISO 9712:2022 Senior Certified Welding Inspector

9) ISO 9712:2021 NDT Level III RT, MT, PT, UT & PAUT (Pursuing)

10) ISO Certified Lead Auditor CQI/IRCA (9001:2015)

11) ISO Certified Lead Auditor CQI/IRCA (45001:2018)

12) ISO Certified Lead Auditor CQI/IRCA (14001:2015)


Inland Safety Certification Courses:

1) Building Construction Safety Supervisor

2) Supervise Safety and Health In Process Plant

3) Confined Space Safety Supervisor

4) Work At Height Safety Supervisor

5) Risk Management Level II Course

Timeline

QA/QC Manager

Binnies (S) Pte Ltd
02.2020 - Current

QA/QC Manager

Hydrochem (S) Pte Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2020

Interim QA/QC Manager

Hydrochem (S) Pte Ltd
07.2017 - 12.2017

Senior QA/QC Engineer

Hydrochem (S) Pte Ltd
02.2014 - 06.2017

Management Rep QA/QC / Vendor Inspector

Technip Singapore / USA (For Brunel SEA Pte Ltd)
08.2012 - 01.2014

Vendor Inspector

Brunel S.E.A Pte Ltd / Eurtrue International
08.2012 - 10.2012

QA/QC Engineer & Independent Testing Agency (Dual Role)

Mangum Technical Solutions
04.2010 - 07.2012

QA/QC Engineer

JFE / Yongnam
07.2009 - 02.2010

Senior Engineering Inspector

SETSCO Services Pte Ltd
09.2008 - 06.2009

Production NDT Engineer

FTV Proclad (S) Pte Ltd
06.2008 - 09.2008

QC Supervisor & Engineer

Audco India Pvt Ltd (Group of L&T and Flow Serve UK)
09.2006 - 04.2006

QA/QC Inspector

Cameron Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2006 - 04.2008

DME - Industrial Management, Mechanics of Material

TPEVR Govt Polytechnic (Technical Board)

Higher Secondary - Mathematics and Science (Chemistry, Physics and Biology)

S.V.H School

Secondary - Mathematics, Science and Social Science

P.H Government High School

Primary - Mathematics, Science and Social Science

K.P Village Primary School

1) Diploma in Computer Application

2) Diploma in FoxPro

3) Welding Technology & Inspection

4) ASNT Level II in RI, MT, PT, UT & VT

5) AWS-CWI Certified Welding Inspector

6) CSWIP 3.1- Welding Inspector

7) Certified Internal Auditor (ISO)

8) ISO 9712:2022 Senior Certified Welding Inspector

9) ISO 9712:2021 NDT Level III RT, MT, PT, UT & PAUT (Pursuing)

10) ISO Certified Lead Auditor CQI/IRCA (9001:2015)

11) ISO Certified Lead Auditor CQI/IRCA (45001:2018)

12) ISO Certified Lead Auditor CQI/IRCA (14001:2015)


Inland Safety Certification Courses:

1) Building Construction Safety Supervisor

2) Supervise Safety and Health In Process Plant

3) Confined Space Safety Supervisor

4) Work At Height Safety Supervisor

5) Risk Management Level II Course

DQE - Quality Control and Quality Assurance Management

SQUAM (School of Quality Management) / Indian Institute of Quality Assurance

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