Alexandr Tur

Experience

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  KPO

  Nov 2005 - Jul 2012

  Working for Engineering Department I gave expertise in welding and materials issues to a wide range of projects which vary from modifications of existing piping systems, material failure evaluation, engineering and construction of pipelines and condensate stabilization trains.I played a significant role in timely delivery of following projects: construction of 24650 m3 condensate tank, 150 km 20” gas pipeline Karachaganak – Uralsk.Some of the major tasks were• Karachaganak – Uralsk gas pipeline WPS qualifications (SMAW vertical down mainline, Tie-Ins, 40” line GMAW (PWT), River-Crossings, Repairs, Pin Brazing), high repair rate investigation and trouble shooting;• Review, Qualification and Approval of WPSs for building of Condensate Tank construction: review, comment and approval of Construction procedures and method statements, Client representative during qualification and test of WPSs;• Technical Audit team member; involved in pre-inspection and technical clarification meetings with contractors, equipment suppliers and manufactures;• Technical Evaluation of materials and equipment from International suppliers covering wide range of equipment including high pressure line pipe, pressure vessels, valves, instruments and process skids• Development and Qualification of Illegal Hot-Tap Repair WPS and Piping Hot-Tap WPS: Overseeing of Contractor Welding Engineering and Inspection personnel, Witnessing of Mechanical Testing as a Client Representative, WPS approval;• Alloy 625 Clad vessel manufacturer WPS&PQR review and approval, cladding issues: root cause analysis and problems solving, fit for purpose analysis;• Development and revision various of specifications for piping and pipeline welding, PWHT control, Piping Fabrication and Erection, PMI, WPS Selection Guidelines and others: Ensure that they reflect up to date local and international Standards as well as best industry practices• Qualification of WPS for Alloy 825, Alloy 625, Hastalloy C276 and SS; Show less Working for Quality Control & Materials Reliability Department I was responsible for quality control of welding activities; witnessing of contractors welder qualification testing; witnessing of contractors welding activities during piping fabrication and installation; verifying weld numbering, identification and logging; verifying welds control and material traceability; verifying contractors correct use of approved welding procedures, specifications, codes and standards; approving welding consumables; maintaining daily welding inspection log; checking PWHT application and reports. Show less

  • Welding Engineer

    Feb 2007 - Jul 2012

  • Welding Inspector

    Nov 2005 - Jan 2007
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  Wood Group Wagners

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2013

  Welding Engineer

  “Santos GLNG” Gas Transmission Pipeline Project, AustraliaWorking for Client Quality Department I have been responsible for review and approval of welding related procedures and specifications for construction of 420 km 42” gas transmission pipeline.My major tasks were• Review of proposed WPS and Overview and Witness of Contractor WPS qualifications for pipeline mechanised GMAW (Passo) and manual welding, repair welding and facilities (stations) welding;• Review of proposed WPS for Cathodic Protection Installation (including relevant sections in procedures and specification) and Overview and Witness of Contractor WPS qualification;• Client representative during mechanical testing for WPS qualifications to ensure compliance with Standards and Project Requirements;• Review and approval of Welder Performance qualification procedure and Overview of Qualification Program;• Review and Approval of Welds Identification and Marking System;• Review of ECA and AUT system validations documentation for development of acceptance criteria for mechanised GMAW welding;• Review of Quality Control Plans and Inspection and Test Plans for Pipeline welding, Facilities Welding and various others welding and quality related activities;• Review of fabrication and installation specifications and procedures for Marine Crossing;• Review of Material Data Sheets and Specifications for pipeline and piping components, instruments, valves;• Review of various specifications and procedures for pipeline and facilities welding, PWHT procedure and others: ensure that they reflect up to date Standards, best industry practices and in compliance with EPC project documentation;• Audit of Consumables and Material Certification for piping components and valves;• Part of the team assessing constructability of proposed future pipeline. Show less

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  LUKOIL Uzbekistan Operating Company LLC

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2018

  Chief Expert Welding / Piping (Lead Engineer)

  Working for Client Engineering and later for Construction Departments I’m responsible for review and approval of welding related procedures, specifications, WPS & PQR for construction of Gas Processing Plant, infield and export pipelines and other facilities associated with the development of Kandym field.My major tasks are• Review of proposed WPS and Overview and Witness of Contractor WPS qualifications (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) for plant piping welding and pipeline welding of materials, which include Duplex, Super Duplex Stainless Steel, Incoloy 825, Austenitic Stainless and Low Temperature Carbon Steels;• Client representative during mechanical testing for WPS qualifications to ensure compliance with Standards and Project Requirements;• Review and approval of Welder Performance qualification procedure and Overview of Qualification Program;• Review of Quality Control Plans and Inspection and Test Plans for Plant Piping welding, Pipeline Welding and various others welding and piping related activities;• Review of various specifications and procedures for plant piping and pipeline welding, NDE, PWHT procedures and others: ensure that they reflect up to date Standards, best industry practices and in compliance with EPC project documentation;• Review and approval of mechanical completion dossiers for plant piping construction (welding, painting, insulation);• Coordination of the group of Third party inspectors (welding, NDE, piping, painting, insulation) to ensure that work of EPC Contractor meets project requirements.In my job duties I widely use various international codes and standards, including ASME B31.3, ASME IX, ASME II, ASME VIII, ASME V, API 1104 as well as various local codes and standards. Show less

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  Tengizchevroil

  Apr 2019 - now

  Working for Client Reliability Engineering Department I provide expertise in materials, corrosion and welding issues to various departments.My major tasks are• Extensive review of facilities to identify and minimize risk of Amine SCC throughout plant;• Review of Material Data Sheets and Specifications for pipeline and piping components, instruments, valves;• Technical Evaluation of materials and equipment from International suppliers covering wide range of equipment including high pressure line pipe, pressure vessels, valves, instruments and etc;• Failure analysis of process piping or equipment to identify damage mechanisms and provide recommendations on materials selection;• Organising and follow advanced failure analyses with specialized laboratories and institutes (for instance: Chevron ETC (USA));• Providing remaining life assessment for heat exchanger tube bundles;• Fitness-for-service assessment for pressure vessels during plant turnarounds to evaluate acceptance of defects, coordination with Chevron ETC on more complex FFS / FEA;• Damage mechanism (including Wet H2S cracking, Amine SCC, Caustic SCC, Chloride SCC) identification for piping circuits;• Participating in functional review during MOC (management of change) process;• Review and approval of welding documentation from heat exchanger, pressure vessels, valve manufacturers;• Review and update WPS selection spreadsheet for all piping / pipeline classes.In my job duties I widely use and following Chevron specifications, Grey Manuals and international codes and standards: ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME IX, ASME II, ASME VIII, API 1104, API 6A, NACE MR0175 / ISO15156, API 650, API RP 571, as well as local codes and standards such as GOSTs and SNiPs of RoK. Show less

  • Lead Reliability Engineer (Welding & Materials)

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Reliability Engineer (Welding & Materials)

    Apr 2019 - Dec 2022