Kalaivanan Sankar

Experience

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  Vibrant Ndt Services Pvt Ltd - India

  Apr 2014 - Mar 2016

  NDT Engineer

  1. Responsible for calibrate the equipment, interpret and evaluate the result according to the codes, standards and procedure2. Eddy current inspection of Heat Exchanger/ Moderator/ Steam Generator Tubes.3. Ultrasonic examination using both Angle and Straight Beam Probes.4. Conduct MPT and LPT as per requirement.5. Making isometric illustration for pipe joints using AUTO CAD/Solidworks.6. Geometry/ dimensional inspection for finished products.

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  TNDT

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2019

  NDT Level III
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  Applus+ Velosi

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  NDT Level III
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  Bureau Veritas Group

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

  NDT Level III

  Third part Special Inspector for US Army Project. Witness and procedure approval for Structural Components inspection. Conduct a TQM audit to measure the all the parameters are within the limit. Issue Technique sheets for a method of testing for Each NDT Methods PT, UT, RT, MT. Write acceptance criteria based on applicable code and method API, ASME, BS. Interpreting Code and standards applicable to overall quality control. Creating reference standards and conduct periodic witness of job calibration. Show less

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  Sanmar Group

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Executive Manager - NDE & Development

  • Maintain a Skill matrix for all NDT Personnel.• Coordination with customers with NDT Inspection / Testing activities.• Prepare & submitting submit NDT technical proposal and commercial quotation to the client and follow up until securing the project.• Monitor all NDT NCR raised & take practical corrective actions for closure.• Review Customer Drawings, Specifications & Prepare for Casting Feasibility reports.• Witness Pattern dimension Inspection at the vendor manufacturing site.• Preparation & establishment of Process Flow Diagram, Control Plan & Process Failure Mode analysis.• Development, review & approval of NDT technique sheets, reports, records, and test plans basis requirements• Ascertaining the specific training needs of inspectors and accordingly arranging training programs for improving the learning curve as per SNT-TC-1A.• Drafting & implementing QMS, manuals, and work instructions for Quality Management• Imparting continuous on-the-job training to the workforce for enhancing their productivity & operational efficiencies through knowledge enhancement/skill building• Conduct procedure qualification tests in the presence of third parties/classification societies.• Analyzing & gathering NDT requirements as per specifications (approved NDT plan), and administering various NDT activities like RT, MPI, DPT, ET & UT.• Prepare, conduct pre-audit & Maintenance of documents for ASME, DNV, TPG (NADCAP) & client/customer audits.• Ensuring compliance with customer requirements by managing quality policies, standards, procedures, programs, and practices. Ascertaining optimum inventory levels for achieving cost savings. Show less

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  Brotherhood Technical Services Company

  Jul 2022 - now

  NDT Level III

  • Receive the Job Information (ITP) from the Client, clarity and consult the testing methods.• Responsible for Prepare Technical proposals, Pre & post-bidding technical assistance.• Responsible for preparing the procedure for General & special applications followed by the codes and standards with respect to the customer need.• Responsible for coordination and allocating the NDE personnel for inspection.• Conduct In-house Training followed by SNT-TC-1A for both conventional and Advanced NDT Methods.• Control and Responsible for In-house Training and certification of NDT Personnel.• Allocate and Perform Internal Performance Evaluations for NDT Personnel, Conduct Yearly Performance evaluations and additional Course for Advancement in Certified methods.• Responsible for planning and allocating the tools and equipment for the Inspection Process.• Responsible for calibrating the equipment, inspecting, interpreting, and evaluating the result according to the codes, standards, and procedures.• Conduct, interpret & report for ANDT ECT, RFT, MFL, and IRIS.• Consulting for NDT Methods and Advance NDT (Tube Testing, Eddy surface, PEC).• Making Mapping with the help of SIMS, Carto 2D, and Tube Pro 3D software.Provide technical liaison to other departments, such as program quality and customer support, for the purpose of process improvement.• Monitor and measure the functioning of quality processes and refine them based on customer feedback.• Supervise NDT Activities, Class surveys, generate reports and maintain in Standard format and Standardize the Practice for ISO audit. Show less