Shanmugam Sendhil Vel

Proactive and innovative Quality Assurance professional with over 29 years of expertise in manufacturing, operations, and quality management within the EPC sector. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and talent in dispute resolution, fostering dynamic business environments that enhance productivity. Equipped with dual Master's degrees and certifications as a lead auditor in ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and integrated management systems (IMS), demonstrating a commitment to compliance and excellence across global locations, including India, Singapore, Brazil, Iraq, Japan, and China. Proven ability to lead multicultural teams in implementing quality surveillance inspection programs while prioritizing safety and effectively addressing process bottlenecks to achieve operational efficiencies.

• Certified Welding Inspector 3.1 (TWI -UK) – January 2007
• ISO 9001 - 2008 Lead Auditor (QAS – USA) – December 2010
• OSHAS 18001 – 2007 Lead Auditor (DNV, Singapore) - October 2011
• Integrated Management System Lead Auditor (DNV, Singapore) - October 2011
• Shipyard Supervisor Safety Course (ASMI, Singapore) – January -2014
• Developing Risk Management and implementation Plan – June 2015
• AutoCAD Professional- from ECIL – BDPS Computer Education, Trichy, India – April 2000

• Managing the direct and indirect reports of QA/QC department staff and ensure the comprehensive quality assurance programs are implemented with the high-quality result in both daily operation and customer’s assessments
• Establishing and implementing of Project's quality control and Quality assurance system for construction and testing activities executed by company direct hire and subcontractor personnel
• Monitoring site activities for the FPSO Hull, LQ and Topside modules and Hull additional scope at the fabrication Yards and its subcontractors’ facilities for all trades which includes incoming/ receiving inspection, fit-up, visual, NDT inspection and monitoring, Skids/ Equipment installation, all activities related to Mechanical completion of the sub systems and systems.
• Monitor and manage contractor and sub-contractors’ Teams QA/QC activities
• Ensure all quality control and quality assurance processes are following intended international standard, customer’s requirements, classification society and statutory compliance for policies, procedures, practices, rules, and regulations.
• Actively participation and constructive feedback on Contractors / sub-contractors planned surveillance inspection, audits, reviews and highlight any shortcomings to the Contractor’s QA/QC team for rectification
• Monitoring Inspection status for their success rates, NDT defect rate, Monitoring NCRs, Punch list and highlight area of concern and follow up on Critical, Primary and secondary items fabrication and assembly requirements.
• Effective and timely engagement and collaboration with team members and relevant personnel with the EPC and Subcontractor
• Assist Regulatory compliance manager on the documentation and Audits for the vessel regulatory compliance requirements.
• Performed Quality Audits, Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system. Recommend and implement improvements when required.
• Follow up on Test packs and Commissioning dossiers completion. Oversee and manage the quality complaint & feedback process for customers and ensure the flagged issues are resolved efficiently with effective communication and coordination with internal /external parties.
• Reviewing and approving all vendor procedures and Inspection documents, Issue inspection release notes (IRC) for all equipment and components before shipment
• Reviewing the necessary training and skillset required for all quality personnel and made sure all the mandatory HSE trainings and quality trainings are provided as per the yard standard requirements and client requirements.
• Assisting Commercial and contract teams in preparing quotations and technical appraisal for new project and repair project bids.
• Acting as site project manager and or look after the whole project as and when necessary, effective and timely engagement and collaboration with team members and relevant personnel with the EPC and Subcontractor
• Class and regulatory certification and necessary relevant government approval process