PUDI SAIKUMAR
[email protected]
+918179046367
A Certified CSWIP 3.1 & ASNT Level II WELDING INSPECTOR in Oil & Gas Refineries, Petro-
Chemicals Industries on Pressure Vessels, Tanks, Columns, Heat Exchangers, Coolers &
piping.
Having 9 years of experience in Quality Assurance and quality Control Department for
national and international high profile projects in the field of Oil and Gas. Holds the distinction of
successfully working in Projects of RELIANCE REFINERY, BAPCO REFINERY, HPCL REFINERY, IOCL
REFINERY, BPCL REFINERY, NAYARA REFINERY various projects across the career span.
Major Areas of QA/QC Exposure: Construction &Shutdowns/ Major Turnaround – Refinery -
Fabricationof-Welding-Piping-Fabrications&Installations-NDT-MaterialControl-WPS/PQR/WPQ
-Test pack Coordination-Hydro & Pneumatic Tests–Industrial Safety
Expertise in implementation of Inspection Test Plan (ITP), Project specific procedures & Method
statements for various QC activities in Project. Possess excellent Relationship Management and
Communication skills.
Well versed with international standards. ASME, ASNT, AWS, ASTM, API, etc. and ISO 9000series
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a challenging position where my skills will be utilized effectively to enhance the
organization goals while contributing towards my growth and professional development.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Material Review Third Party Inspection NDT Inspection
Welding Inspection Turn Around Lifting Inspection
Educational Qualification:
B.TECH in Mechanical Engineering from NOVA Institute and Technology (JNTUK)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from TVR Polytechnic.(SBTET)
SSC: School of Secondary Education (10th) from Sri Aurobindo ideal High
School Visakhapatnam.
Professional Qualification:
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
API 580 Risk Based Inspection
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
ASNT Level II as per SNT-TC-1A in RT, RTFI, UT, MT, PT
Software: MS Office,BASIC SAP, GE-APM (Meridium)
Knowledge OF API 571 - Corrosion and Materials
Conducted inspections and evaluated damage mechanisms in refinery systems.
Identified and mitigated risks related to corrosion, high-temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA),
stress corrosion cracking (SCC), etc.
Performed metallurgical failure analysis to determine causes of degradation.
Developed and implemented inspection strategies based on RBI principles.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop maintenance and repair strategies.
Prepared detailed reports and recommended solutions to prevent future failures.
Knowledge of Engineering Standards:
Familiar in different International Codes & Standards such as ASME Sec-II, V, VIII, IX , API 510,API
570 , API 580, API 571, API 574, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1. Having capable to recognize & execute
the job as per international codes, Standards, and client Specification.
OFFSHORE TRAINING COURSES:
BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
HUET (Helicopter Under Water Escape Training)
H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide Safety)
SAFETY TRAINING ATTENDED:
Fire and Safety Training from RELIANCE about Industrial safety and fire protection systems
In Refinery & Petro chemical Industries.
First Aid Training from RIL.
Employment History:
Client Company/ Position Location Duration
Out sources
NRL REFINERY EW INSPECTION RBI ENGINEER ASSASM SEP-24-TILL DATE
1 &PVT LTD. NUMALIGARH
DESCON QA/QC DAS ISLAND,
2 DAS ISLAND ENGINEERING INSPECTOR ABU DHABI MAR-2024-JUNE2024
LIMITED
OQ SALALAH INSPECTION SALALAH
3 METHANOL PEC INTERNATIONAL ENGINEER OMAN SEP- 2023- JAN 2024
LLC
YASREF REFINERY QA QC YANBU
4 SAUDI ARAMCO KANOOZ INSPECTOR SAUDI ARABIA MAY-JULY 2023
&SINOPEC
RAS TANURA QA QC JUBAIL
5 REFINERY KANOOZ INSPECTOR SAUDI ARABIA APR-MAY 2023
SAUDIARAMCO
QA QC JUBAIL
6 SADARA KANOOZ INSPECTOR SAUDI ARABIA FEB–MAR 2023
QA QC JUBAIL
7 SAFCO KANOOZ INSPECTOR SAUDI ARABIA JAN-FEB 2023
INSPECTION
8 NAYARA REFINERY SGS THIRDPARTY ENGINEER JAMNAGAR NOV-DEC 2022
GUJARAT
MSK MANPOWER QA/QC ENGINEER KERALA
9 BPCL KOCHI SULZER INDIA PVT SEP-OCT 2022
QA/QC
10 IOCLPARADIP CR3 ENGINEER ORRISA JULY-SEP 2022
11 RELIANCE CRAFT INSPECTIONENGI SURAT GUJARAT MAY-JUNE 2022
Hazira ENGINEERING NEER
INSPECTION
12 NAYARA REFINERY SGS THIRDPARTY ENGINEER JAMNAGAR GUJARAT FEB-2021-MAR-2022
MCSC
13 BAPCO Mechanical QA/QC BAHRAIN DEC-2018-DEC-2020
contracting& SCWLL INSPECTOR
RELIANCE AJENGINEERING QA/QC JAMNAGAR GUJ ARAT OCT-2015-SEP-2018
14 ENGINEER
PIPING
Inspection of Raw materials, reviewing and comparing the mill test certificate as per
codes and standards.
UTG witnessing for piping for corrosion survey.
Conformation of materials & Welding consumables with drawing and codes.
Major role in fabrication of offshore I tubes & J tubes inspection.
Stage wise inspection of welding (fit up, root pass visual & NDT, Final weld Visual & NDT)
Inspection of Heat treatment cycle using WPS, Procedures & codes.
Visual inspection of all finished components and witnessing on some of the Testing method
like Hydrotest and pneumatic test for piping.
Qualifying welders and maintaining WQT and monitor Welder performance and conduct
visual inspections of welds and prepares of welds in accordance with company procedures
and international codes of practice.
Reviewing PWHT charts, Witnessing of Hardness test & PMI. Witnessing of DPT & MPT test
methods. Interpretation of Radiography films and submission to client's review.
Inspection of day to day works to meet the Quality plans, Project Specifications and Standards.
Conversant to international codes like ASME SEC IX, ASME SEC II, ASME B31.3, API 1104,
WELDING INSPECTION:
Ensure that all operations are carried out in complete compliance with local, company, or
national safety legislation(i.e. permits to work are in place)
Establishment of Proposed Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), followed by Procedure
Qualification Test & Records (PQR) and finally Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) is
obtained as per Client requirement and codes.
Controlling the weld rejection rate as per Project specifications.
Validate certificate of calibration (welding equipment & inspection instrument)
Check material and consumable certification.
Weather conditions (Mainly for site work, welding is generally halted when in clement)
Pre-heat values (Heating method, location and control method)
Consumable control (Specification, size, condition, and any special treatments)
Welding process and all related variable parameters (Voltage, ampere, travel speed, etc)
Welding conditions for root run / hot pass and all subsequent run, and inter-run cleaning.
Carry out visual inspection of the welded joint (Including dimensional aspect)
Check and monitor NDT requirement (Method, qualification of operator, execution)
Identify repairs from assessment of visual or NDT reports.
Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) (Heating method and temperature recording -system)
Re-inspect with NDT/NDE after PWHT (if applicable)
Hydro static test procedure.
Turn Around:
Internal, external inspection and On-Stream Inspection (OSI), Plant piping and other equipment
as per API-510/570. Assist in determination of Inspection interval of equipment’s based on Risk
Based.
Coordinate with NDT group after determining the appropriate NDT applicable to assess the
Equipment condition/ weld quality. Inspection Package preparation for static equipment before
Turn around. Identify the Damage Mechanism, assess the extent of the same and recommend
Mitigation steps To inspect and to provide recommendation / quality plan to carryout corrective
actions for concerns related to static equipment’s.
prepare and release inspection reports with recommendations for corrective actions in the
MERIDIUM software using IM/TM module.
Pre & Post cleaning Visual and Detail inspection of like Heat Exchangers, Columns, Vessels and
Drums, Heater, AFC & TANKS.
Perform internal, external inspection in vessels accordance with the company engineering
requirements, applicable industry procedures, codes, and standards.
Monitoring and evaluating NDT Reports. Visual Inspection of Column Shell, Shell cladding,
Trays, Down Comers, Pressure vessels, Heater, AFC, Reactors, Nozzles. To Witnessing of Heat
Exchanger Leak test, Pneumatic Test, and Hydro test.
To Carried out Visual Inspection (Pre-cleaning & Post Cleaning) of Shell.
Witnessing Pressure Leak Test like Hydro Test and Pneumatic Test for Piping and Pipelines
Review thickness measurement reports & keeping records.
Calculating Short-Term, Long-Term Corrosion Rates & Remaining Life Assessment (RLA) of the equipment’s
as per API 510 & ASME Sec. VIII Div.1 Standards.
Retubing tube bundles of heat exchanger and AFC
Tank bottom plate rectification job, water test, vacuum test & oil test
Identify, analyze, and monitor the injection points, mix points, thermal mix points and dead legs
associated with the corrosion loops.
Responsible for establishing piping boundaries by interpreting P&ID and PFD and segregating the piping
tags in their respective corrosion loops.
Performing RBI assessments using design parameters, operational parameters, Inspection data,
etc. Performing integrity analysis (i.e., calculating remaining life, arrival of next inspection, etc.) based
on thickness data and providing recommendations for Replace/Repair/Follow-up inspection.
Responsible for data gathering, performing gap analysis, building asset registers, and verifying the
IMS and SAP alignment of the asset data.
Selection of condition monitoring location (CML) on external & internal side like Shell, Nozzle,
Head, Piping, Near weld joint.
If cui is found at the suspected areas of piping system like near elbows, then pipe thoroughly
inspected for cui by removing up to necessary.
Reviewing Corrosion control document to understand the degradation damage mechanism
Developing inspection work packs for pressure systems which are prepared based on RBI
frequency prior to issuance to the inspection team. Developing BP-specific RBI inspection plans,
devising UT thickness measurement and RT protocol.
LIFTING INSPECTION:
Visual Inspection and thorough examination of Lifting Appliances and Lifting Gears
Inspection of Lifts, Hoists, Crawler Cranes, Mobile Hydraulic Cranes, EOT Cranes, Hydra,
forklifts,
Inspection of Lifting Gears & Accessories including slings, shackles, lifting beams
Chain pulley blocks etc.
Inspection of load chain and chain slings as per AP Factories ACT rule 1948.
Capable to inspection of all types of mobile crane’s load chart and range diagram
irrespective to any manufacturer, model and capacity. Involve in crane
inspection especially during attachments assembly & operation.
Personal Profile:
Date of Birth : 06/08/1997
Permanent Address : D.No:7-20,
SriRamNagar,
Appikonda, T.Devada(post)
Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh,
India-530031.
Language Known : English, Hindi & Telugu
Passport Details:
OLD PASSPORT DETAILS:
Old Passport No: P 5212797
Place of Issue : Visakhapatnam
NEWPASS PORTDETAILS:
New Passport No: Z6411565
Place of Issue :
Visakhapatnam Date of Issue
: 22 JULY 2021 Date of
Expiry : 21JULY2031
DECLARATION:
I declare that the above given information in this is correct and complete to the best of
my knowledge.
PUDISAIKUMAR
