V. VAIRAMUTHU

: +91-8220570215 : vaira_muthu2001@yahoo.com, vairamuthu2001@gmail.com

QUALITY ASSURANCE/ QUALITY CONTROL PROFESSIONAL

Aspiring for a challenging QC Welding and piping inspector position, one which will make best use of existing skills andexperience and also further my personal and professional development with a progressive and forward thinking organization.

Profile Summary

Diligent and result-oriented professional with 12 years of comprehensive experience in the field of Quality Assurance/ Quality Control and NDT techniques like UT, RT, PT & MPI in the Construction, Gas & Pipeline industries. Currently spearheading efforts with Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC).,Saudi as QC welding inspector(Aramco approved inspector).

Possess extensive knowledge of material science, welding technology and metallurgical engineering. Academically sound with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; Experienced in implementing QA/QC

systems, conducting stage wide welding quality checks, carrying out Welder Qualification Tests, Procedure Qualification Records, preparing welding diagram and Welding Procedure Specifications.

Effective resource planning/ optimization, focusing on waste reduction, enhancing productivity and profitability. Inbuilt ability to use sound judgment, decision-making skills & effectively perform in a self-directed environment.

Excellent communicator with exceptional talent for problem solving and ability to handle multiple functions and activities in high pressure environments with tight deadlines.

Motivated and goal driven with a strong work ethics, continuously striving for improvement coupled with excellent Administrative aptitude with an eye for detail and the commitment to offer quality work.

A strong team leader /player, training, guiding and motivating teams of professionals towards maximum productivity with exceptional consensus building, negotiation and interpersonal skills, analytical mind and comprehensive problem detection/ solving abilities.

Academic Credentials

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 2004,Technical Board of Tamil Nadu

Technical Qualification: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector (Expiry:18 June 2020Certificate no: 48019/2) SAUDI ARAMCO APPROVED INSPECTOR SAUDI ARAMCO TOTAL APPROVED INSPECTOR ASNT LEVEL II in PT ASNT LEVEL II in MT ASNT LEVEL II in UT ASNT LEVEL II in RT

IT Expertise

Well versed in utilizing MS Office Application including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Proficient with internet operation

Knowledge and Skills:(1) Maintain Reports related(2) witness welder performance qualification Verify

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(3) Understand the fundamentals of different welding processes.(4) Understand the fundamentals of NDT methods, quality procedures and quality audits/surveillance.(5) Understand & interpret the fundamentals of welding metallurgy, welding symbols, drawings etc

Standards Knowledge:

Knowledge in international Codes and standards like ASME SEC IX, ASME SEC II, ASME SECVIII, ASME B31.3, AWSD1.1,API,ARAMCO

Project worked1. Jazan Refinery Tank Form Project- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Aramco Project)2. Barzan Gas Development –Qatar (Ras gas project)3. Shah Gas Development-Abu Dhabi(Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company Ltd.)4. Jubail Export Petrochemical Project-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi Armco Total Refinery Petrochemical Company)5. Chennai Petroleum Project-IndiaMaterial familiar with:carbon steel, LTCS, Stainless steel, Inconel, duplex stainless steel

Key Achievements

Achieved witness Welders Qualification Test (WQT) the around 400 welders-JRTF Project(ARAMCO)

Trainings/New skills acquired

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Develop and provide a training program for the WI. Develop visual inspection training & verify implementation of visual inspection training. provide guidance and direction to inspectors for maintaining and upgrading their individual

qualificationsCORE COMPENTENCIES

Shell report to site QA/QC Manager. Extensive knowledge of material science, welding technology and metallurgical engineer. Supervising technical staff and subcontractor activities, providing regular reports to management Promote quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the project Raising of NCR if the work will deviate from owner requirements. Possess superb communication, organizational and interpersonal skills Familiarity with SMAW,TIG, SAW and FCAW processes Solved complex welding problems. Knowledge of executing all NDT activities (RT/UT/PT/MPI)

Maintain Key Relationship with: Project Inspection and management team

PERSONAL SKILLS♦ Solution oriented ♦ Attention to detail ♦ Positive attitude♦ Loyalty, Honesty & Integrity ♦ Decision making ♦ Team player

Professional Span

Consolidated Contractors Company., Saudi May2015 –Till date

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QA/QC Inspector-welding (Aramco Approved Inspector) Reporting to: QA/QC ManagerProject : JRTFClient : ARAMCO

Consolidated Contractors Company., Qatar Apr’2013 –Mar”2015QC Inspector-welding and piping Reporting to: QA/QC EngineerProject : Barzan Gas Development ProjectClient : JGC, RAS GAS.

Dodsal Engineering and Construction Pvt. Ltd., Abu Dhabi Apr’2012 – Feb’2013QC Inspector-welding and pipingReporting to: Deputy QA/QC Manager Project : Shah Gas Development ProjectUnit : Sulphur Recovery and Shah Gas Processing PlantClient : Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company Ltd.

Nesma and Partner-Jubail, Saudi May’2011 – Apr’2012QC Inspector-welding and piping (Approved by Saudi Aramco Total)Reporting to: QA/QC Supervisor Project : Jubail Export Refinery ProjectClient : SATORP (Saudi Armco Total Refinery Petrochemical Company) Technip-ItalyUnit : FCC________________________________________________________________________________________________________

M/s EPC EMIRATES -L.L.C, UAE Mar’2009 – April2011QC Welding and Piping InspectorReporting to: QA/QC ManagerClients: 1. Saipem / DNV/ GL/ ABS2. Dubai Dry Docks / Arc International3. Petrofac/ GMS/ Polarcus M/s Airfoil Technologies International Singapore Pvt. Ltd., Singapore Jan’2008 – Dec’2008Inspection InspectorReporting to: QC SupervisorProject : Airfoil blade repair. Client : GE, Singapore Airlines, Indian Airlines, Jet airways. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________M/s. Nest NDT services private Ltd., Chennai, India May’2004 – Jan’2008QA/QC InspectorReporting to: QA/QC ManagerClient: CPCL

Key Accountabilities: Perform visual and dimensional checks. Witness inspection/test within their disciplines based on approved ITPs.

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Check for the qualification of the welding personnel and the kind of materials being used for the process.

Review examination results compliance. Verify Daily welding inspection reports (DWR). Prepare weekly welding repair rates. Monitor welding process parameters for compliance with approved procedures and project

specifications. Ensure installation in compliance with project specifications, drawings and applicable code

requirements Report investigation results of quality inspection disputes. Monitor calibration status and condition of Inspection/Test and Measuring instruments. Coordinate with construction supervisors for timely issue of RFI's as work progress. Reports inspection results and quality performance to related Discipline Leader on a daily basis. Ensure closure of all RFI's and related inspection/test records (ITRs) immediately after successful

completion of each inspections Ensure that all welding operations are executed in accordance with all relevant Codes of Practices and

Company procedures/practices/Quality Control Plans/Inspection Test Plans. Execute the field welding inspection, surveillance and Quality Control activities on site, collecting the

relevant objective evidences Execute the specific inspections on materials, equipment and construction/installation activities on

site Perform Daily Surveillance at site and report findings to SQM. Participate in Quality Walkthroughs Prepare and /or review Site Inspection and Test Plans, Site Quality Procedures and other related quality

method statements. Develop the Contract Audit Schedule, assign and conduct audits to determine compliance to project quality

management system. Follows up on audit findings to ensure proper close-out and correction. Ensure that all audits are value added to ensure proper assessment and objective evidence of compliance is

pursued. Establish effective preventive measures and corrective action to ensure that deficiencies do not re-occur.

This process will involve measurements to determine trends and suitable means of correction. Prepare and compile data from audits, identify non-quality trends and advise Project Quality Manager,

Project Management or Operations for resolution..

Conduct “Root Cause Analysis” for the critical NCR and CAR and make concise reports based on factual evidence.Establish statistical measurement to define Quality and Performance Quality (KPI’s)Liaise with the Certifying Authority on documents specified to seek verification, assessment and appraisal of their conformity And fitness to codes and regulations.

Prepare data for Project Management Review of the Project Management System implementation to assess the effectiveness of the system, areas of re-occurring deficiencies and areas for improvement. Proposes recommended goals with Project Management for continual improvement.

Prepare and Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Record (PQR ), and witness Welders Qualification Test (WQT)

Prepare weekly Qc activities Review customer’s specifications /drawings for material and welding requirements to determine the necessary WPS /PQR assuring integrity of welding

Coordinate with other Quality Personnel (QC Supervisor, Coordinator, and Inspector).Witness Site Testing and Inspection activities as per approved ITPs.Participate in line walk through and punch listing.

Assist and review project final Dossier. Prepare quality related lessons-learned through Project Close-out Report to ensure preventive measures are

deployed. Execute the specific inspections on materials, equipment and construction/installation activities on

site Monitor calibration status and condition of Inspection/Test and Measuring instruments. Reports inspection results and quality performance to related Discipline Leader on a daily basis. Ensure closure of all RFI's and related inspection/test records (ITRs) immediately after successful

completion of each inspections. Report daily RFI and ITR closure status to discipline leader at the end of the each working day.

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Monitor completion of system/sub system in his area based on previously forecasted ITR's. Report back to discipline leader, if any refining required in ITR forecast based on actual site condition. Immediately report any cost effecting inspection results to discipline leader and also highlight to

engineering. Carry out any other duties as and when required by the discipline supervisor. Orderly collect and manage/check documents certifying tests, controls and inspections documents,

ensuring that all welding and testing related records form a complete package and reflect the As Built Examine visually work in progress and effectively supervise repair procedures Co-ordinate with Third Party and Client for inspection as following Approved Inspection and Test

Plan. Review material Test Certificates. To ensure correct material identification and traceability requirements are met. Verify positioning of materials comply with construction drawings, sequence/priorities set. Review welding consumable Batch Certificates. Monitoring consumable control. Ensure that material/welding consumables are stored and handled correctly, when required material

traceability is maintained and correct material used. Ensure a system of welding consumable control is implemented. Request and Review NDT report and coordinate with Client and Third Party for NDT activities. Mechanical and NDT clearance prior to hydro testing. Coordinate all field inspection, tests, NDE activities and provide release status Ensure that all welding, heat treatment and any hardness testing are in compliance with the relevant

codes and specifications

QHSE Responsibilities Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment Apply Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Personal Dossier

Date of Birth : January 15, 1984 Passport no. & expiry date: M6054212; 05th Feb 2025

Languages Known : English, Tamil, Hindi &Malayalam

References : Available on request

DeclarationI hereby declare that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.Place:

Date: (V. Vairamuthu)

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Monitor completion of system/sub system in his area based on previously forecasted ITR's. Report back to discipline leader, if any refining required in ITR forecast based on actual site condition. Immediately report any cost effecting inspection results to discipline leader and also highlight to

engineering. Carry out any other duties as and when required by the discipline supervisor. Orderly collect and manage/check documents certifying tests, controls and inspections documents,

ensuring that all welding and testing related records form a complete package and reflect the As Built Examine visually work in progress and effectively supervise repair procedures Co-ordinate with Third Party and Client for inspection as following Approved Inspection and Test

Plan. Review material Test Certificates. To ensure correct material identification and traceability requirements are met. Verify positioning of materials comply with construction drawings, sequence/priorities set. Review welding consumable Batch Certificates. Monitoring consumable control. Ensure that material/welding consumables are stored and handled correctly, when required material

traceability is maintained and correct material used. Ensure a system of welding consumable control is implemented. Request and Review NDT report and coordinate with Client and Third Party for NDT activities. Mechanical and NDT clearance prior to hydro testing. Coordinate all field inspection, tests, NDE activities and provide release status Ensure that all welding, heat treatment and any hardness testing are in compliance with the relevant

codes and specifications

QHSE Responsibilities Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment Apply Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Personal Dossier

Date of Birth : January 15, 1984 Passport no. & expiry date: M6054212; 05th Feb 2025

Languages Known : English, Tamil, Hindi &Malayalam

References : Available on request

DeclarationI hereby declare that all the information provided above is true to the best of my knowledge.Place:

Date: (V. Vairamuthu)

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