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P R A B H A K A R A N
QC SHUT DOWN TURN AROUND INSPECTOR/ENGINEER
Shut Down Quality Assurance Quality ControlInspection

Performance driven professional with over 13 years of Shut Down & Inservice experience in Pressure Vessels,
Heat Exchangers, Column, Furnace, Tanks, Piping, Pipe line, NDT testing, Fabrication & Welding, Valve
Inspection and Painting project management in Petro-Chemical, Oil and Gas industries.
ACADEMIC & TECHNICAL CREDENTIALS

PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR API-510.

CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR AWS-CWI.
ISO 9001 2008 CERTIFIED LEAD AUDITOR IRCA-UK
ASNT-LEVEL II IN RT, UT, MPI, LPI & VISUAL TESTING.
BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY, THIRUCHIRAPPALLI
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.E) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING-2002
TAMILNADU BOARD OF HIGHGER SECONDARY EDUCATION, CHENNAI
12THStd. Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)-1997
TAMILNADU BOARD OF HIGHGER SECONDARY EDUCATION, CHENNAI
10THStd. - Secondary School Certificate (SSLC)-1995

SHUT DOWN EXPERIENCE

Client
Duration
Position
Project

: YANSAB, SABIC, SAUDI ARABIA

: April to May 2015
: Plant Inspector
: 2015 Turnaround

Client
Duration
Position
Project

: GASCO, Ruwais, Abudhabi.

: Sep 2014 to Oct 2014 & Jan2015 to March 2015
: Plant Inspector
: 2014 & 2015 Turnaround

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Client
Duration
Position
Project

: SEEF Petrochemicals, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar

: April 2014 to June 2014
: Plant Inspector
: 2014 Turnaround

Client
Duration
Position
Project

: Saudi Kayan (SABIC) Petrochemicals Co, Saudi Arabia

: Feb 2013 to April 2013
: Plant Inspector
: 2013 Turnaround

Responsibilities: (Shut Down)

Inspection of static equipment internal and external of pressure vessels, columns, heat exchanger, Storage
Tanks & Furnace.
Witness of hydro test for Heat Exchanger and Fin fan cooler.
Review of NDE records.
Review of fabricated spools with Isometric drawing and P & ID.
Witness of PSV Calibration and report review.
Preparation and review of reports.
Client
Duration
Position
Project

: SAHARA PETROCHEMICALS JUBAIL, Saudi Arabia

: June 2013 to Aug 2013
: Plant Inspector
: 2013Turnaround

Responsibilities: (Shut Down)

Inspection of static equipment internal and external of pressure vessels, columns and heat exchanger.
Witness of hydro test for Heat Exchanger and Fin fan cooler.
Review of NDE records.
Review of fabricated spools with Isometric drawing and P & ID.
Witness of PSV Calibration and report review.
Preparation and review of reports.
Client
Duration
Position
Project

: CHENNAI PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD, CHENNAI, INDIA.

: SEP 2013 OCT 2013
: Sr. Inspection Engineer
: 2013 Turnaround

Responsibilities: (Shut Down)

Inspection of static equipment internal and external of pressure vessels, columns and heat exchanger.
Witness of hydro test for Heat Exchanger and Fin fan cooler.
Review of NDE records.
Review of fabricated spools with Isometric drawing and P & ID.
Witness of PSV Calibration and report review.
Preparation and review of reports.

Client
Duration
Position
Project

: KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, KUWAIT

: DEC 2013 FEB 2014
: PLANT INSPECTOR
: 2013 Turnaround

Responsibilities: (Shut Down)

Inspection of static equipment internal and external of pressure vessels, columns and heat exchanger.
Witness of hydro test for Heat Exchanger and Fin fan cooler.
Review of NDE records.
Review of fabricated spools with Isometric drawing and P & ID.
Witness of PSV Calibration and report review.
Preparation and review of reports.

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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

July 2011- Sep 2013 - Intertek-Moody (Thirty Party Inspection), Chennai- Inspection Eng
Sep 2009- Mar 2011- Daelim Saudi Arabia Co ltd, Saudi Arabia Co Ltd - Inspection Engr.
Oct 2007- Sep 2009- Daelim Saudi Arabia Co ltd, Sahara-PDH/PP Project - QA/QC Inspection Engr.
Aug 2005 to July 2007- Galfar Engg & Contracting co, LLC Muscat, Oman-QA/QC Inspection Engineer.
April 2002 to July 2005- Texcel Engineer Pvt ltd -Chennai- QA/ QC Engineer

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

Plant Shutdown inspection

Provide support to Procurement group in material procurement by preparation of Scope of Inspection,
Material Specification and Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). Inspection of incoming material, material
certificate review and in-process material inspection / tests witness at vendor shop.
Internal / external inspection of all static equipment during shutdown, as per planned job-list,
recommendations for repair / alteration / rerating of equipments as per inspection observations. Review of
NDT results, witness of hydro / pneumatic tests after repairs. Heat exchanger testing, coating and assuring
quality in repair jobs through stage wise inspection.
Appraisal to top management on daily basis regarding job progress, bottle-necks, if any and future plan.
Maintenance of inspection log-books during shutdown for noting all preliminary inspection observations,
filling of checklists.
Preparation of shutdown report after completion of shutdown, along with future recommendations, material
requirements, scope of inspections and QAP.
Static equipment trouble shooting, health assessment and inspection frequency determination.
Failure cause analysis in case of static equipment failure.
Predict probable equipment failure through process parameter and physical condition monitoring.
Failure analysis report generation along with recommendations.
Determining inspection frequency alteration, if required based on findings.
Updation of shutdown observations, repair details etc in equipment passports.
On-stream inspection
Static equipment trouble shooting, health assessment and inspection frequency determination.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2011- JAN 2013- Intertek Moody (Third Party Inspection), Chennai Sr. Inspection Engineer
The Intertek Moody Group is a worldwide technical services organisation providing our technical and safety services to the Oil & Gas,
Power, Mining, Construction, Engineering, Chemical, and other heavy industries. The company operates in more than 100 countries
providing technical inspection services, technical staffing services, consulting and training,

Daily monitoring of plant equipment as per monitoring report format.

Daily site meeting with Production and Maintenance personnel for micro planning, plant reliability
improvement strategy etc.
Ensuring reliability of equipment by monitoring process parameters like temperature excursions in
tubular heaters due to flame impingements, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen content in boiler feed
water, corrosion inhibitor dosing, chloride, iron content in boot water of process units etc.
Use of thermography (Agema 550 by Flir) for temperature monitoring of heater tubes, cold wall
equipment like combustion chambers, thermal incinerators, insulated piping etc and generation of
reports along with recommendations.

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Process condition monitoring through DCS data.

Static equipment trouble shooting, health assessment and inspection frequency determination.
Failure cause analysis in case of static equipment failure.
Predict probable equipment failure through process parameter and physical condition monitoring.
Failure analysis report generation along with recommendations.
Determining inspection frequency alteration, if required based on findings.
Maintenance of all inspection related documentation of both permanent and progressive records.
Industry standard codes conversant * Failure Analysis & reporting
Painting specification preparation * Condition monitoring in Power plants
Welding inspection * Root & Cause Analysis
Sep 2009 Mar 2011-Daelim Saudi Arabia co ltd, Saudi Kayan petrochemical Inspection Engr

Internal / external inspection of all static equipment during shutdown, as per planned job-list,
recommendations for repair / alteration / rerating of equipments as per inspection observations. Review of
NDT results, witness of hydro / pneumatic tests after repairs. Heat exchanger testing, coating and assuring
quality in repair jobs through stage wise inspection.
Appraisal to top management on daily basis regarding job progress, bottle-necks, if any and future plan.
Maintenance of inspection log-books during shutdown for noting all preliminary inspection observations,
filling of checklists.
Preparation of shutdown report after completion of shutdown, along with future recommendations, material
requirements, scope of inspections and QAP.
Static equipment trouble shooting, health assessment and inspection frequency determination.
Failure cause analysis in case of static equipment failure.
Predict probable equipment failure through process parameter and physical condition monitoring.
Failure analysis report generation along with recommendations.
Determining inspection frequency alteration, if required based on findings.
Updation of shutdown observations, repair details etc in equipment passports.
On-stream inspection

Oct 2007- Sep 2009- Daelim Saudi Arabia Co ltd, Sahara-PDH/PP Project - QA/QC Inspection Engr.

Inspection and documentation of Cooling Water Piping , Auxiliary Cooling water piping, Raw/Filter water pipeline, DM
water tank and piping.

Participating in Tender Submissions and providing inputs with regard to Quality Requirements.
Management Representative for Building Division and taking care of QMS (Quality Management Systems) and conducting
Procedure Roll out sessions.

Verifying the Correctness of the material according to Purchase Order in terms of Dimensions and Visual of the material
according to Codes and standards.

Assessing the Projects regards to Quality Aspects andplanningProject quality plan, field quality plan, and quality objective
for the project as per ISO requirements.

Inspection of Piping works & pressure vessels, raw materials and finished products from suppliers/ vendors,structural steel
raw materials,welding, fabrication, testing and construction activities

Establishing WPS / PQR to meet Project specifications and requirements

Aug 2005 to July 2007- Galfar Engg & Contracting co, LLC Muscat, Oman-QA/QC Inspection Engineer.
Inspection of Piping works & pressure vessels, raw materials and finished products from suppliers/ vendors,structural steel
raw materials,welding, fabrication, testing and construction activities

Interpretation of radiographic films & weld symbols in drawings.

Keeping records of Material test certificates, calibration certificates, inspection certificates of vendors and lifting tackles.
Liaison with customer / third party for Inspection activities and maintaining the codes, standards & technical data as per
contract specifications.

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 Providing Project documentation review and provide comments on supplier submitted documentation: Quality Plans,
Coating Procedures & Reports, MTRs, NDE Reports, and Calibration Certificates.

Reviewing field reports to ensure that the Inspector is providing sufficiently detailed reports. Ensure quality issues are
promptly reported to the Quality Assurance Lead and Specifying Engineer

Maintaining quality of dimensional controls related to fabrication (structural, piping and equipment) in accordance with
engineering requirements.

Ensuring quality of surface preparation, coating, painting in accordance with company's specifications.
Witnessing pressure testing activities for pressure vessels/ pipelines, inspecting Rotary equipment and carrying out
alignment & vibration measurement

Monitoring the supplier's compilation efforts and review Final Hand-over documentation.
April 2002 to July 2005- Texcel Engineer Pvt ltd -Chennai- QA/ QC Engineer

Review and commenting on all inspection reports and/or certificates submitted by third party agencies, or vendors.
Preparing detailed inspection reports on quality and discrepancies. Assist in resolving discrepancies.

Supervising and approving the development of Contractor and Consultant Project Quality Plan, ensuring that project
systems and related procedures.

Taking part in specification reviews, material requisition reviews and execution procedure reviews to ensure all QA and QC
requirements are addressed.

Initiating and supervising independent third party testing at Project sites to ensure compliance with Project specifications.
Advising on establishment of Punch List System, reviews Mechanical Completion Submissions to ensure that all QC and
inspection requirements have been met.

Providing technical assistance and advice to Project Team on inspection levels, materials testing Certification and Handover
Documentation.

Co-ordinating with NDT agencies and carry out the NDT activities at the site and review of NDT reports.
Establishing WPS / PQR to meet Project specifications and requirements.
CLIENT COMPANY DETAILS

SABIC (Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation)

Sahara Petrochemicals-K.S.A
NCP (National Chevron Phillips)- K.S.A
DAELIM Saudi Arabia Co,,ltd-K.S.A
KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY-KUWAIT.
AUDCO India Ltd Chennai.
BHEL Trichy
Galfar Engg & Contracting co LLC, OMAN.
Madras Refinery Limited.
Saint Gobain Glass(I)Ltd Phase II project - Sriperumbudur
25MW Thermal power plant phase II-Malco, Mettur.
Gulf piping company-Abu Dhabi.
Hindalco Industries Limited (ADITYA BIRLA)
BHEL- Ranipet
Diamond engineering - Chennai
FL Smith- Chennai

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PROJECT DETAILS

Contract No.: C31/0514, C31/0603 Kauthur Gas Plant& Associated Facilities structural fabrication& on-plot Piping &
off-plot piping (duplex stainless steel, carbon steel)
Contract No: Dal-05-113-B-Block Station & Water sourcing On-Plot Piping Fabrication
(CS Piping) Client: Daleel Petroleum Minister of Water & Electricity Structural Fabrication Water Supply
Delivery Contract.

K.S.A plot

Contract No.: TDR-013/02/2003-(46) Supply, Fabrication & Installation of Reformed Gas Cooler by pass line in DR
Plant (K.S.A)
Contract No. :WO-TDR-013/02/2003-(44) Design, Supply, Fabrication, erection & Commissioning of new Compressor
House Pipe lines for EF(K.S.A)
Contract No.: LTC 05/453 Dismantling and shell replacement of overhead surge drum 0111F and filter 2405L at K.S.A
Contract No.: LTC 06-025 Replacement of existing 3 and 4 belco line with new 4 line at K.S.A.
Contract No.: WO-TDR-013/02/2003-(57) Fabrication & supply of ladle stand.( Q.S.C) Fabrication supply and erection
of structural steel members
M/S Al-Balagh Trading & Contracting CO.W.L.L
Contract No.:TDR-013/02/2003-(43) Stream centering device arm, Fabrication for CC & EF-3 Sponge & Additive
handling screen fabrication. (K.S.A)
Contract No.: TDR-013/02/2003-(45) Modified shaft & base frame for HSFBM mill stand cover drive unit. (Qatar steel
company).Fabrication & supply of billet feeding roller table side cover & cover. (Q.S.C).Fire water pump shed
structural general arrangement. (M/S Simplex Concrete Piles (India) Limited.
Mahan Aluminium Project

PERSONAL DOSSIER

DATE OF BIRTH: DECEMBER 31.05.1981 GENDER: MALE MARITAL STATUS: MARRIEDNATIONALITY:

INDIANLANGUAGES KNOWN: ENGLISH, Hindi, Malayalam & TAMIL

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