Varun K

Experience

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  Kass International company

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2015

  QC Inspector

  Experience in Fabrication, Inspection and Testing of Process piping and StructuralSInvolved in Fit-up inspection, Welding inspection and Welder’s Performance Qualification.Inspection of Base material & Weld by applicable NDT techniques (RT, UT, MPT & DPT).Good knowledge and handled Hydro test with pressure-temperature recorder, Vacuum test & Pneumatic test of Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks and Pipe lines during shutdowns and project works.Familiar with ASME & ASTM Codes and Standards.Ability to Read and Interpret P&I Diagrams, Isometric Drawings, Equipment Diagrams etc of Oil & Gas projects.Interpretation of Radiography Films.Final visual dimensional inspection & Preparation of As-Built Drawing.Creating daily reports, updating equipment data cards and history cards. Verification of hydro-test packages, mechanical completion packages.Witnessing hydro testing & air leakage test of piping spools.Inspect lines in accordance with P&ID & isometric drawings for mechanical clearance.Checking fit up &welding inspection (before, during, &after) as per approved WPS, test plan, relevant engineering drawing, international standard & project specification.Familiar with basic welding techniques like SMAW, TIG, SAW, GMAW, FCAW etc.Arranging NDT preventive maintenance progress upon schedule and responsible for proper inspection request. Verify that the NDT and tests have been carried out as per request review of QA/QC part of final documentations.Review of Inspection & Test Plan, material verification, all stage of inspection, Dimensional inspection Welding inspection.Identify the material (pipes, flanges, fittings, etc) as per the material take off list and isometric drawings during the fabrication.Welding inspection activities (fit-up, preheat, root pass, inter-pass temperature, hot pass, post heating, PWHT & visual inspections. Show less

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  TAKRAF Group

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2022

  Welding Engineer

   Preparing procedure qualification records (PQR)welding procedures specification(WPS) as per international codes & standards  Witnessing mechanical testing of PQR’S and WPQ’s as per international codes Making welding sequence and weld plan. Selection of parent materials. Selection of welding processes like SMAW,GMAW,FCAW,GTAW,SAW according to production requirements Selection of weld materials. Calculating weld deposit weight and consumables cost with costing team. Preparation of welding machine health status. Preparation of weld map. Preparation of weld card and welder continuity log. Annual evaluation of welders according to skill. Verifying test certificate for raw materials and welding consumables.  Ensuring the stage wise quality inspection as per inspection plan Monitoring and ensuring welding process and fabrication process as per company approved quality control plan & procedure. Monitoring welding parameters as per customer approved WPS. Monitoring welder’s consistency by monitoring welder performance using welder log . Ensuring the completion of NDT requirements of the joints and Stress releasing by PWHT . Surveillance of PWHT. Solving technical issues related welding procedure and defects. Co-ordinating with client for inspection and clarification of issues  Co-ordinating internal and external audits Adhering to the safety rules and regulation Show less

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  Applied Materials

  Feb 2022 - now

  Supplier Quality Engineer

  AWS CWI & CSWIP 3.1 certifiedSupplier evaluationSupplier qualityWelding QualificationSupplier PerfomanceFirst Article inspection