SHAIKH FIROZ BHAI ALLARAKHAN,

Glushanachistiya society B 28, Jaspur Road

Padra, Gujarat
INDIA.
E-mail: [email protected]
Cell no: +918490076443 ,8320131307

CURRICULUM VITAE
Professional Summary:

A result oriented professional with 17 years of experience in oil and gas plant, Structure
equipment Pressure Vessel, Heat Exchangers and pipeline welding & Fabrication, Quality
Control & Assurance, Operations, Testing and Inspection. Previously I was associate with SK
Engineering Co. Ltd. Kuwait, as Welding Inspector –Clean Fuels Project site.
 Extensive experience in carrying out various tests & inspections, managing inspection activities,
checking the quality, qualification of welding procedures and monitoring welding jobs, etc.
 Performed various inspections and expediting activities of Pipe, Pressure Vessel, Columns, Heat
Exchangers, , Pipes, Fittings, etc.
 Deft in estimation, procurement and testing of welding consumables.
 Well conversant with nondestructive testing including UT, RT, MT, LT.
 Familiar with ASME Sec ll, Sec V, Sec Vlll, Sec lX, ASME B31.3, B31.1, AWS D1.1, API RP
2A.
 Demonstrated experience in managing quality functions and supplier quality assurance. Proven
success in implementing quality functions.
 An effective communicator with excellent skills in building relationships. Possess strong
analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities.
 Seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities in the mechanical engineering industry that
offers security and professional growth while being resourceful, innovative, and flexible.

FIELD OF EXPERIECNCE:

 QA/QC WELDING AND PIPING INSPECTOR

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

 DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (D.M.E)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

 CSWIP -3.1 (Certificate No: - 52675/3).

 ASNT level II in RT, UT, MPT, PT.

COMPANY APPROVALS:

 Kuwait Oil Company (Piping/welding)

 Saudi Aramco (Welding SAP No.80021088 & CBT Passed)
 KNPC-CFP (Piping/welding)

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:

 M.S. Office
 M.S. Word and Excel
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

 Welding Operations
 Conducting the welding procedure qualification tests & Welder performance qualification tests
for butt joints, Corrosion resistant / hard facing weld overlays, tube to tube plate joints & hot
tapping.
 Involving in the welding and imparting training to welders about the processes & techniques.
 Monitoring stage wise welding jobs including pre-heating, post heating & PWHT (post weld heat
treatment).
 Handling troubleshooting, failure analysis, root cause analysis & metallurgical evaluations.
 Verifying Material test certificates for welding consumables & raw materials.
 Executing periodical calibration for welding equipment.
 Quality Assurance
 Handling inspection and maintenance of quality and plant equipment inspection and
housekeeping inspection.
 Ensuring compliance to the production standards & continuous improvement in process
capabilities during the manufacturing process.
 Devising system & process changes for qualitative improvement in productivity & for reducing
the rate of rejection.
 Prefer of WPS and performing its corresponding Procedure Qualification Test.
 Monitoring the process in accordance with QAP, ITP, WPS, Welder Qualification, Standard
Codes, Specification & Company procedure.
 Team Management
 Leading, training, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure
efficiency in process operations and meeting of individual & group targets.
 Creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and
motivates high performance among team members

COMPANY WORKED WITH:

Company : Intertek Inspection ,NPCC ,UAE.
Client : SAUDI ARAMCO
Position : Welding Inspector
Project : CRPO 82, 83(2300-2302). Offshore Jacket Fabrication.
Duration : Dec 2023 to till date.

COMPANY WORKED WITH:

Company : L&T HYDROCARBON. HAZIRA SURAT.
Client : SAUDI ARAMCO
Position : Welding Inspector
Project : CRPO 88, 89 & 90. Offshore Jacket Fabrication.
Duration : May 2023 to November 2023 date.

Company : NATHUSHA INSPECTION SERVICES

Client : SIEMENS ENERGY, ARC WELED, Everest Composites Pvt. Ltd, Howe
Engineering, Stanfab Engineering, Fives Combustion System, Prayas
Engineering Ltd. Borosil Renewables ltd.
Position : Inspection Engineer
Duration : December 2020 to Mar 2023.

COMPANY WORKED WITH:

  Review & verification of PO for technical requirement, special instruction, and delivery
conditions.
 Verification of all the reference documents such as purchase order, material requisition, project
specification etc. with latest revision no. and code of approvals.
 Verification of vendor documents such as ITP, P&ID, Data sheet, manufacturing drawing and
inspection testing procedure.
 Verification of status of bought out items & sub vendor items (PO status for sub vendors,
manufacturing status, delivery status, mode of transport & delivery conditions etc.) directly with
sub vendors. Inspection of pressure vessels, tubes, Pipe fittings, valves, Rotary Equipment’s&
Static Equipment’s.
 Inspection of API 5L Line Pipes (L-saw, Spiral and ERW Pipes) 3LPE&FBE coating, Internal
Coating. (For International Projects)
 Technically sound in Vendor assessment and evaluation, expertise in development &
implementation of Quality Plans, Inspection test plans, Job procedures & site inspections for
successful and timely completion of numerous projects.
 Review and approval of Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Manufacturing Procedure Specification
(MPS), WPS and Inspection procedures etc. on behalf of client and vendor
 Handling proactive surveillance, inspection, audit for construction project as per mandatory
document’s, client specification, governing code & reference drawing, applicable code &
standard’s practice such as OHSAS 18001, ISO 9000, ASME 31.3, ASME 31.4, ASME Sec.II,
ASME Sec.V, ASME Sec.VIII - Div.&II, ASME Sec.IX, ASME 16.5, ASME B 16.9, AWS
D1.1, AWS, API 1104, API 5L, API 650, API 653, API 510, API 570, API RP 577, API 572,
API 574, API 598, API 936, NACE MR0175, NACE MR0103, etc.
 For expediting assignments: preparing expediting reports tracking job schedule, date wise
progress with specific reference to status of documentation, manufacturing, sub-order, and
drawing; preparing progress bar charts, identifying any delivery schedule noncompliance, and
recommending corrective action.
 Organize kick off meetings, pre-inspection and technical meetings with vendor and review
purchase order.
 Identify progress miles stones and resolve operational issues. Take remedial action in case of any
slippage activity.
 Initiate remedial action likes to commit more manpower, subcontract part of purchase order,
reschedule work activities, offer alternative material etc.
 Update expediting report and inform management highlighting problematic areas with suitable
recommendations.

Company : SK ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION.

Client : KNPC Kuwait
Project : CFP Clean Fuels Project
Position : QA/QC Welding and piping Inspector
Duration : November 2017 to July 2020

Responsibilities handled: -
 CFP Clean fuels project, Unit 156 Sour water treatment plant, Unit 151,152 Sulfur Recovery
Unit, conduct all stage-wise Inspection as per approved ITP with client, owner & third party, we
are use pipe Carbon Steel SA106-B, SA 234 WPB, SA 105, Stainless Steel A312-TP 304L,316L,
Alloy Steel A335 Gr. P5, P9, P11.
 Checking the punch listing items as per P&ID and Isometric such as pipe supports, valves,
 guides, shoe support and NDT completion and approving releasing packages for hydro test and
Reinstatement
 To conduct hydro test & Pneumatic test as per STD
 Visual Inspection and reporting of piping welding joints for material like CS, SS, Alloy steel,
CU-NI of different size (0.5 inch to 32 inch) as per ASME B31.3 standard.
 Familiar with the construction Drawing, General Arrangement Drawing, Piping and Instrument
Diagram and Isometric Drawing.
 Check subcontractor’s activities including verification of personnel qualification, plan, method
statements or procedures if according to project codes and specification, equipment and tool
calibration, and safe working condition.
 To conduct and evaluate non-destructive testing (RT, MPT, PT, UT) of weld joints as per ASME
section VIII acceptance standards
 Evaluation of pre & post weld heat treatment (PWHT) chart.
 Liaises with Client’s Representative about periodic activities and inspection schedules.
 To check the Proper Electrodes are used for the Respective Materials and the temp has been
maintained as per the Electrode Manual.
 Review and According of Minimum certificate for Materials and welding Consumables.
 Repair percentage Analysis and toolbox talks, for welders to control Repair percentage.
 Witness of the Bolt torque inspection.
 Witness/Approval of Welder Qualification Tests as per ASME Section IX
 Verifying Job Clearance Cards and proper allocation of welders/welding consumables
 Control/review of PWHT/Pre-heating/HT/PMI tests.
 Spool/Line check to verify -Dimensions, Orientation, Rolling, Flange Ratings,
 Traceability- as per Drawing.
 Clearance of NCRs and coordination with the client.
 Material control/traceability based on Heat/Lot No. for Pipe/Plate (verify using Material
Receiving Report (MRR)/ Delivery note) and visual acceptance to standards.
 Verification and Control of welding consumables received as per Lot Number.
 Regular Checking of Main Baking Oven, Holding Oven, Portable Quivers, Pyrometers. And
Welding machines for proper handling and calibration.
 Interpretation of Radiography, Radiographic Standards & Acceptance as per Construction code.
 Control RT requirement as per Joint wise, Welder wise, Line class wise on a weekly basis.
Company : SINOPEC (SEG). JIZAN, SAUDI ARABIA (K.S.A)
Client : TR (TECNICAS REUNIDAS)
Project Name : JIGCC Utilities-Common Area- Package 5 Project
Position : QA/QC Welding Inspector
Duration : May 2016 to Aug 2017

Responsibilities handled: -
 Thorough welding inspection knowledge as per ASME 31.3, ASME sec. IX, AWS D1.1, API
 1104, ASME SEC.VIII & ASME SEC.V
 Witness/Approval of Welder Qualification Tests as per ASME Section IX.
 Check the Essential Parameter’s as per the WPS Requirements and Quality Procedure.
 Inspection of the Pre-Heating Inter pass temp and Post weld Heat treatment.
 To check the Proper Electrodes are used for the Respective Materials and the temp has been
maintained as per the WPS.
 Verification that Dimension and alignment tolerance of the Piping Systems are as per
Construction Specification.
 Fit-up checking for butt joints using Hi-Lo Gauge, Gap gauge, bevel gauge. (verify as per WPS).
 Regular Checking of Main Baking Oven, Holding Oven, Portable Quivers, Pyrometers and
Welding machines for proper handling and calibration.
 Repair percentage Analysis and toolbox talks, for welders to control Repair percentage.
 Control RT requirement as per Welder wise, Line class wise on a weekly basis.
 Monitoring of Daily Pre-Welding, In-Process Welding and Post Weld Visual Inspection.
 To ensure that any Non –Conformance are highlighted, and action taken quickly, effectively and
that such NCR are recorded and reported to the Quality Management Representative.
 Preparing test packages as per component list and line class.
 Clearance of NCRs and coordination with the client.
 Liaises with Client’s Representative about periodic activities and inspection schedules.
Company : GLOBAL SOURCES. (K.S.A)
Cient : SK ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION.
Project Name : WASIT GAS PROGRAME SAUDI ARAMCO
Position : QA/QC Welding Inspector
Duration : December 2014 to Feb 2016

Responsibilities handled: -
 Performed testing of products at specific stages to ensure meeting of quality measurements
including dimensions performance and correct chemical makeup on different materials Carbon
steel (CS), stainless steel (SS), alloy steel.
 Checking Essential variables and non-Essential variables (welding parameters).
 Inspected welds for quality standards.
 Rejected inferior products and inferior welds.
 Read and interpreted engineering documents.
 Visual welding inspection with various processes i.e., SMAW, GTAW, as per WPS.
 Coordinate with Client’s project Inspection Unit for various inspections activities with respect to
issued RFI (Request for Inspection) for Witness/Hold points. Etc.
 Inspection of spools fit-up for joint preparation, fabrication & post welding.
 Checking welding variable for compliance of welding procedures.
 Inspecting shop pipe spool fabrication and implementing spool identification systems.
 Preparing pre-punch list of piping system.
 Witnessing of hydro test / service test / leak test / & pneumatic tests.
 Liaises with Client’s Representative about periodic activities and inspection schedules.
Company : SINCLUS ENGINEERING & CONSULTING PVT. LTD. INDIA.
Client : RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD-DAHEJ, EOEG PLANT (SHUTDOWN),
Position : QA/QC Welding Inspector
Duration : 11TH Mar 2014 TO 20TH Nov 2014.

Responsibilities handled: -
 Monitoring and inspecting the prefabrication works by the construction, including the inspection of
incoming materials, material handling, heat number transfer, Fit-up inspection prior to release for
welding.
 Reviewing Line history sheet and ensure that all required NDE examination shall be performed prior
to final system hydro testing unless otherwise specified by engineering.
 Ensure satisfactory identification of materials, proper protection of piping and fittings. Verify proper
size and schedule of pipe, rating of flanges, proper flange face and fittings.
 Inspect piping just before erection to verify that interior is clear of foreign materials. Check edge
preparation and fit-ups to verify that areas to be welded are free of contaminants and that fit-up is
within tolerance.
 Verify that all PMI of material has been performed per specification.

Inspection during erection of Piping:-

 Check flow direction arrows on valves; verify that the properly identified valves are installed in
accordance with the flow diagram.
 Ensure that pipe supports, hangers and guides have been installed in accordance with the piping
drawings and the pipe support details.
 Confirm the piping system concurs with flow diagrams to verify completeness of system. Evaluation
of test package contents, lines checking against drawing requirements to ensure completeness and
accuracy of the piping system.

Witnessing for testing and performance testing

 Verify initiation of field piping and equipment pressure test punch list. Ensure correction or
completion of punch list items. Verify preparation of piping test package including piping test record.
 Check and assure that all joints are exposed for examination during pressure test. Ensure that
isolation or disconnection of equipment not to be tested. Check vents are open when filling and
draining lines.
 Witness final pressure tests, including verification that pressure gauges have adequate dial range and
is calibrated.
 Verify that the testing pressure does not exceed the allowable test pressure of any equipment in the
system.
 Verify that the required test pressure was maintained for the specified length of time with no
acceptable leakage.

Company : GULF ASIA CONTRACTING COMPANY (NSH) (K.S.A)

Client : SEPCO-III.
Position : QA/QC Welding Inspector
Project Name : RAS AL KHAIR POWER PLANT PROJECT.
Duration : Apr 2013 to Jan.2014
Responsibilities handled: -
Power and Desalination plant (capable of producing 2400MW) equipment like evaporator, boiler drum,
water panel, super heater coil.
 Conduct all stage-wise Inspection as per approved ITP with client, owner & third party, we are
use pipe Carbon Steel SA106-B, SA 234 WPB, SA 105, Stainless Steel A312-TP 304L,316L,
Alloy Steel A335 Gr. P5, P9, P11. P22, A182 F5, F9, F11, F22,
 Evaluation of pre & post weld heat treatment (PWHT) chart
 Familiar with Welding Rods of various materials. I.e., Carbon steel, stainless steel, Ni alloy
steel etc.
 Conducting and interpretation of Radiography examination, magnetic particle examination,
penetrant examination.
 Stage wise fabrication inspection i.e., material verification, fit-up, welding, visual inspection,
NDE.
 Carryout inspection vendor jobs/subcontractor jobs/ suppliers as per specifications and
standards.
 Liaises with Client’s Representative about periodic activities and inspection schedules.

Company : HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUTION CO.LTD. KUWAIT

Client : KUWAIT OIL COMPANY (KOC)
Project Name : Installation of Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (LSFO), FG & Gas Oil Pipeline
Position : QA/QC Welding Inspector
Duration : Oct.2011 to Jan.2013

Responsibilities handled: -
 Review of welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR) to
various codes like ASME/ANSI, API & AWS.
 We are use pipe Carbon Steel API 5L X52 PSL-1,
 Conducting welder performance qualification as per the above codes.
 Monitoring performance of the welder through various NDT methods.
 Daily inspection of weldments, welding parameter checking, interpretation RT films, Pre-heat
witnessing.
 Repair attending and eliminating weld defects by taking adequate precautionary measures
Preparation of weld maps, maintaining of weld records.
 Final dimensional verification as per approved drawings.
 Preparation of welder performance and evaluation of percentage of repairs and Maintaining NDT
records.
 Reparations of dossier records and submit for approval to the higher authorities.
Maintaining of all inspection reports and related documents in QA/QC dept.
 Liaises with Client’s Representative about periodic activities and inspection schedules

Company : SINCLUS ENGINEERING & CONSULTING PVT. LTD. INDIA.

Client : RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD-DAHEJ, EOEG PLANT (SHUTDOWN),
Position : QA/QC Welding Inspector
Duration : 18 Aug 2010 TO 27 July 2011

 Performed testing of products at specific stages to ensure meeting of quality measurements

including dimensions performance and correct chemical makeup on different materials Carbon
steel (CS), stainless steel (SS), alloy steel.
 Inspected welds for quality standards.
 Rejected inferior products and inferior welds.
 Read and interpreted engineering documents.
 Liaises with Client’s Representative about periodic activities and inspection schedules

Company : Global Inspection services (Amsyco) QATAR.

Client : Eversendai Engineering
Position : QA/QC Welding & NDT Inspector
Duration : Aug.2009 to July.2010
Project Name : Offshore Structures RMC FZE.

 Liaise with the fabrication manager on all quality matter and agree on inspection scope.
 Ensure (inspect) that the structure fabrication and mechanical systems (piping, crane, passive
fire walls) is made in accordance with Employers requirement. specification and stander
regarding
 Offshore welding of topside module to the jacket structure
 Support fabrication Mgr. in participation in witness, hold point inspection and FAT as agreed in
the contractor ITP.
 Spot check of contractor material inspection
 Seamless tubulars 2 to 24 according API 5L Gr B and X52
 Welded tubulars all size API 2B, 2H, 2W Gr 50, 60
 Spot check of coating. Coating facilities, inspection during coating process, paint reports
 Read and interpreted engineering documents.
 Final punch list for taking over.

Company : Global Inspection services (Amsyco) QATAR.

Client : Qatar Fertilizer Company (QFACO), Qatar Petroleum (QP)
Position : QA/QC Welding & NDT Inspector
Duration : Aug.2008 to July.2009
Project Name : Qatar Fertilizer Company (QFACO-5).

Responsibilities handled: -
Urea & Ammonia Plant

 Checking the welders their performance by visual inspection.

 Welding and piping inspection supervision in the field.
 Checking of joint preparation, Bevel Angle, variable parameters
 Day to day coordination and regular inspection Activities, visual inspection after the completion
of welding and NDT request for the production Joints.
 Control of Electrode storage (receipt, storage and issuing of welding consumables) responsibility
of allocating the welders for the fieldwork inspection of welds.
 Controlling welding of joints according to isometric drawings & checking diameter, Thickness,
drawing number.
 Maintaining Daily welding inspection report, Radiographic reports, MPI reports, and PT Reports
on production welding and in repair welding.
 Report deviations from requirements of contract documents to the QC manager.
 Stage wise fabrication inspection.
 Verification of drawing numbers carried out inspection on joint fit-up and including dimension
and orientation during fabrication in accordance with approved welding procedure specification,
isometric drawings

Company : Dynaweld Engineering Company Private Ltd. INDIA.

Position : QA/QC Welding & NDT Inspector
Duration : July 2006 to June 2008.
 DURATION CLIENT PLACE
2006-2007 L&T GSPL PIPELINE MORA TO VAPI India

2007-2008 GSFC & ONGC Baroda India

GUJARAT TO KAKENADA(AP)
2007-2008 East West Pipeline
Dia 48, 1800KM India

Responsibilities handled:-
 Checking weld joint preparation, fit up, & dimensional inspection as per drawings.
 Check welding parameters and welder’s performance during welding as per approved WPS
 Witness of material inspection, leveling as per Code & Company requirements.
 Note the Corrosions/Paintings, pitting, welding defect etc.
 Monitoring Welding activities as per WPS.
 Witness of welder qualification test (WQT) and procedure qualification test.
 Monitoring of consumable storage, handling, packing and drying temperature as per project
approved procedure.
 Monitoring of Pre heat, inter pass temperature and inter pass cleaning as per WPS.
 Visual inspection of welded joint profile, surface finish and defects.
 Preparation of joints for NDE as per required Inspection Class.
 Offering of joints and organizing the NDE team.
 Visual inspection of completed welds in the pipe spool and related documentation. Witnessing
MPT, DPT.
 Verification of weld repair work.
 Coordinated and communicated with fabrication supervisor, fitters, welders, and inspection
personnel.
 Checking the punch listing items as per P&ID and Isometric such as pipe supports, valves,
guides, shoe support and NDT completion and approving releasing packages for hydro test.

Company : Industrial X-Ray & Allied Radiographers Private Ltd. INDIA.

Position : NDT Inspector
Duration : Feb 2004 to May 2006.

PERSONAL PROFILE:
Name : Shaikh firozbhai
Date of Birth : 06-10-1976
Father’s Name : Shaikh Allarakhan
Sex : Male
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Gujrati and Urdu.
Nationality : Indian.
Passport no : N 8280551
Place of issue : Ahmedabad
Date of issue : 26-02-2016
Date of expiry : 25-02-2026

ABOUT MYSELF : I am the one who believes that Attitudes are more important than Facts. I
hereby declare that all the details furnished by me are true to my knowledge.

Yours sincerely,
(Shaikh Firoz. A)