G. HEMAKUMAR
Kalpakkam Post
Summary
Accomplished QC Inspector with 19 years of comprehensive experience in overseeing quality control inspections and coordination for fabrication and welding processes in diverse sectors including petrochemical, offshore pipeline, FPSO module structures, fertilizer, nuclear power plants, LNG/LPG tanks, and oil and gas refineries.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Welding Inspector
PETROMAR LDA (Saipem SA)
07.2024 - Current
- Stage wise welding inspection in fabrication of PLETs, Crossing Bridges, LBMS. All inspection documents Preparing through FMS (Fabrication management system)
- Led by SAIPEM SA
- Project: Agogo Integrated West Hub Development
- Client: Azule Energy, Angola
QC Supervisor
SHAKTHI ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS
Kalpakkam
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Witnessing welder qualification, stage wise welding inspection like fit up, during in process, final weld visual accordance with approved Quality plan and client procedures. Coordinate with NDT team. Monitoring welder performance, repair & NDT Percentage. Review welding and NDT reports. Witnessing hydro/pneumatic testing.
- Project: Fabrication of SS Piping and structures
- Client: Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Govt. of India
Senior Welding Inspector
MADINA GROUP (QIS)
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked in client side, following routine surveillance of sub contractor’s proper quality execution of work as per work orders. Approving test packs, witnessing pressure test of piping, equipment and release for box up. Verify preheat of weld joints, post weld heat treatment, hardness test. Verifying punch list and ensure line reinstatement. PWHT charts and pressure test chart.
- Project: Turn Around for Methanol CDR MTBE and utility
- Client: Qatar Fuel Additives Company-QAFAC. (Govt. of Qatar undertaking)
Senior Welding Inspector
DOHA PETROLEUM CONSTRUCTION CO.LTD.
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Preparation of welding procedures for QP shutdown flow line spools fabrication, witnessing welder qualification and welding procedure at DOPET 52 workshop. Film interpretation of PQR, WQT coupons. Ensure all fabrication pipes and fittings accordance with requirements. Also involved in welding inspection of Qatar gas project shutdown spools. QP shutdown postponed due to COVID 19 pandemic issue.
- Project: DUKHAN FLOW LINES SHUTDOWN
- Client: QATAR PETROLEUM
QC Inspector-Welding
McDERMOTT
Chennai
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Stage inspection during stalk fabrication & reeling the stalks in vessel LV105, inward material inspection from L&T, witnessing PGMAW welder qualification as per DNVGL standard, Review of AUT scan reports, monitoring repair weld, maintaining all inspection and equipment calibration records.
- Project: Spool Base (offshore pipeline) L&T Modular Fabrication Facility yard, kattuppalli
- Client: DNVGL, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Plant Inspection Welding
VELOSI CERITIFIATION LLC.
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Worked in client side, following routine surveillance of sub contractor’s proper quality execution of work. Approving test packs, witnessing pressure test of piping, equipment and release for box up. Verify preheat of weld joints, post weld heat treatment, hardness test. Verifying punch list and ensure line reinstatement. Review of RT films, PWHT charts and pressure test chart.
- Project: Turn Around for Methanol CDR MTBE and utility
- Client: Qatar Fuel Additives Company-QAFAC. (Govt. of Qatar undertaking)
Senior Welding Inspector
DESCON
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Following all the welding inspection activities as per the client Inspection advice ticket (IAT), which is planned before shutdown. As a night shift responsible person for all the quality activities, guiding all welding inspectors and allotting them according to work load, also myself doing inspections like review of test packs, witnessing pressure test of piping, monitoring PWHT as per the WPS. Co coordinating with client for their hold point inspections. Compiling final documents and submitting to client.
- Project: Reactor replacement.
- Client: QATAR PETROLEUM.
Senior Welding Inspector
PETROMAR, SAIPEM ENI GROUP
Ambriz
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Witnessing welder qualification for piping & structural (6GR) welders, stage wise welding inspection like fit up, in process, final weld visual & activates with reference to the ITP and client procedures. Coordinate with NDT team. Monitoring welder performance, repair & NDT Percentage. All the fabrication of FPSO2, Anchor piles and piping on module performed in onshore and then load out in barge to the offshore. Collecting reports and Final dossier.
- Project: GirRI-FPSO2 Project, Kaombo Suction Anchor Piles & Modules
- Client: Total E&P Angola.
Senior Welding Inspector
SAIPEM LEIGHTON CONSORTIUM
Barrow Island
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Review of Test packs from sub-contractor and Final submission to client.
- Project: Gorgon Project
- Client: Kellogg Joint Venture Gorgon
Senior Welding Inspector
VELOSI CERTIFICATION LLC
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Witnessing equipment’s PRV inspection (pop up test & seat integrity), Recommendation for repair welding and follow up in all static equipments and piping. Review and advice the proper welding procedure to contractors. Monitoring the stages of welding inspection & NDT as per Rasgas work pack.
- Project: Train 5, Train 1&2, Train 6 shutdown
- Client: Ragas, Qatar
QC Supervisor
PETROMAR LDA
Soyo
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Supervising Welding Inspectors, Witnessing Pneumatic testing of LNG/LPG Storage tanks, Witnessing Purge and dry out of tank, Monitoring perlite filling of Tank, Review of pressure test packs and submission for client approval, Monitoring records of all NCR´s and corrective action disposition, Review & compilation of inspection reports from concern welding inspectors on daily basis. Welding inspection of offshore piping and structures. Coordination with client and Subcontractors for all Quality issues. Preparing Final data books.
- Led by SAIPEM SA
- Project: LNG Tank Project
- Client: Bechtel international overseas
Welding Inspector
DOHA PETROLEUM CO.LTD and OCC
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Welding Inspection carried out as per Inspection Advice Ticket (IAT), which was already prepared by client. Ensuring all NDT & PWHT activities performed with respect to client requirement. Review all Inspection documents & submitting for approval for hydro/pneumatic test. Stages of welding inspection of Gimboa and Dalia offshore structures accordance with Norsok specification and related Piping. Monitoring welder performance and guiding Angolan Qc assistants towards awareness on quality procedures. Witnessing ultrasonic Testing of welded Joints. Coordination with NDE contractors. Final documentation.
- Project: Onshore and offshore piping, structures & Shutdown jobs
- Client: Qatar Petroleum, Qatar J&P, Saudi Aker Kvaerner Subsea, Angola
Welding Inspector
JGC Corporation
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Involved in site activities at UTILITY & TRAIN 1 as an ARAMCO approved welding inspector. Inspecting joint Fit up, ensure preheat, interpass & check Final weld visual as per acceptance criteria. Coordination with NDE contractors for the joint RT, MPI, PT, PMI, PWHT & HARDNESS Testing. Review of subcontractor inspection documents & Preparing ARAMCO checklist. Monitoring baking of low hydrogen electrodes & review baking & holding oven register on daily basis. Surveillance during in process welding to ensure conditions as per WPS & calibration of all inspection Equipments. Check the Heat input of LTCS & SS materials according to WPS.
- Project: Hawiyah NGL Recovery Project
- Client: Saudi Aramco.
QA/QC Inspector
DODSAL &CO.LLC
06.2005 - 04.2006
- Stage inspection like Fit up, interpass & final weld visual. Offering joints for NDE to the subcontractors as per pipe line class. Monitoring welder performance on weekly basis. Radiographic film interpretation & submitting to client for approval. Verifying latest revision of fabrication drawings at site, equipment calibration, use of correct welding consumables as per WPS. Trouble shooting of Repair welds & monitoring penalty shots. Complete line check, clearing ‘A’ punch items before hydro/pneumatic test. Witnessing hydro/pneumatic test.
- Project: Sohar Refinery project
- Client: Japan Gas Company (JGC).
QC Engineer
PUNJ LLOYD LTD.
10.2004 - 12.2004
- Witnessing welder qualification, stages of welding Inspection as per specification and code. Co-ordination with NDT group and review the reports. Monitoring control for Heat input of LTCS. Preparing all welding & NDT documents. Final clearance of fabricated spools to site.
- Project: SGP offsite and utilities Mechanical works Shut down work at Tengiz
- Client: PARSON AND FLUOR DANIEL (UK) LTD.
Inspection Engineer
ALPINE INSPECTION SERVICS
Chennai
02.2003 - 08.2004
Education
B.Tech -
Mechanical Engineering
India04.2015
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
04.1997
Skills
Senior welding inspector CSWIP 322 (2031)
(AMPP) Certified Coating Inspector (2029)
Lead auditor (ISO 9001:2015)
Non-destructive testing (ASNT Level II) in UT, RT, MPT, and PT
BOSIET and EBS certification
Safety training and induction
First aid and firefighting expertise
Disclaimer
I state that the above particulars declared by me are true and to the best of my knowledge and belief and can be supported with original documents as and when asked for.
SKILS
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Proactive problem solving
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1978
- Passport Date Of Issue: 27/09/2017
- Passport Place Of Issue: Chennai
- Passport Expiry Date: 26/09/2027
- Date of Birth: 12/05/1978
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: valid Indian & Saudi license
- Marital Status: Married (2 Children)
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Telugu
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
QC Welding Inspector
PETROMAR LDA (Saipem SA)
07.2024 - Current
Senior Welding Inspector
MADINA GROUP (QIS)
09.2023 - 11.2023
QC Supervisor
SHAKTHI ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS
08.2020 - 03.2024
Senior Welding Inspector
DOHA PETROLEUM CONSTRUCTION CO.LTD.
03.2020 - 04.2020
QC Inspector-Welding
McDERMOTT
08.2019 - 02.2020
Plant Inspection Welding
VELOSI CERITIFIATION LLC.
02.2019 - 04.2019
Senior Welding Inspector
DESCON
01.2018 - 03.2018
Senior Welding Inspector
PETROMAR, SAIPEM ENI GROUP
09.2013 - 03.2017
Senior Welding Inspector
SAIPEM LEIGHTON CONSORTIUM
12.2012 - 03.2013
Senior Welding Inspector
VELOSI CERTIFICATION LLC
03.2012 - 10.2012
QC Supervisor
PETROMAR LDA
02.2011 - 02.2012
Welding Inspector
DOHA PETROLEUM CO.LTD and OCC
06.2007 - 12.2009
Welding Inspector
JGC Corporation
10.2006 - 05.2007
QA/QC Inspector
DODSAL &CO.LLC
06.2005 - 04.2006
QC Engineer
PUNJ LLOYD LTD.
10.2004 - 12.2004
Inspection Engineer
ALPINE INSPECTION SERVICS
02.2003 - 08.2004
B.Tech -
Mechanical Engineering