Ramesh Sharma

Experience

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  Essar

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2011

  QA/QC supervisor

  Conducting and Witnessing of Performance Qualification test. • Co – ordination of all NDT activities with NDT Sub - contractor.• Review all project Method Statement, Quality Control Plan. • Checking the availability of latest specification & procedure.• Checking the fit-up of joint and inspected all data during welding.• Reviewing & Selection of WPS for Welder Qualification, Certification & to execute the job.• Fit up Inspection. • Witnessing of welder Qualification as per as per SEC IX.• Visual Inspection of welds. Preparation of test packs• Inspection of pipe and make the report.• Selection of the NDT for weld joint. • Major responsibility is of NDT inspection like DPT, MPT & UT of above ground piping, underground piping & structure.• Witnessing of the Holiday Test during pipe lowering in trench.• Verifying the trench elevation & slop within tolerance for U/G piping• Checking the sand bedding & lay the piping system for backfilling.• Ensure controlling of Quality Format, Procedure & Specification.• Prepare all site activity Inspection Test Plan and taking approval from client and submit all report in QC office.• Man power handling. Show less

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  Heavy Engineering Industry & Shipbuilding Company, Kuwait

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2011

  QC Inspector-Welding

  Manage QC records / control ( WPS & WQT, MTR NDT reports etc ) Conversant with codes and standards – ASME IX , API 1104, ASME B 31.4, AWS , ASME SEC II ,V,VIII, etc . Inspecting of incoming materials – pipe, plate fitting etc. Typical duties of welding inspector ( before, during , & after )Visual inspection of weld according to specified standard.NDT-RT- interpretation and conducting UT, MPT, DPT, test.Inspection & control of raw in process & finished materials, materials testing (Destructive & nondestructive) Document & reporting R T films interpretation & reporting as per 1104 & client specificationPreparation of WPS & approval from procedure QualificationEnsure during welding to control essential variables – Direction of welding , time Visual / dimensional inspection after completion of weld as per the client specification –weld profile , surface weld defect, arc strike , spatter, post weld cleanness, joint number with welder identity Coordinating NDT team and making report .Monitored repair welding in compliance with the approved specification and also ensured the defected area, party / fully remove area with visual inspection & NDT , after re-welding Visual & NDT. Checked the welding is in compliance with QWPS and application standard. Witnessed & approved procedure and welder qualification tests including punching and stamping of test coupons. Inspected fir- up in according to specified procedure for Cleanliness, Cutting Misalignment, Groove angle, Root face , Root opening , Tack welding and Preheating temperature Inspected inter- pass cleaning, temperature and run sequences. Ensured the welding should be completed without undue interruption and within specified period specially hot pass monitored during welding to control essential variables- direction of welding , time ,between pass , travel speed ( current & voltage) to control heat input with in specified limit. Show less

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  Consolidated Contractors International Company

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  QA/QC Inspector-Welding

  -Welding Inspection (Before, During & After) Of Piping & Structural at The Shop as Well as in Field (Visual Inspection).-Counter checking the fabrication Isometric Drawing and P&ID.-Verify the correctness of welding consumables (electrodes, filler wires, consumable inserts, gases etc.) including the preheating and inter pass temperature of test specimen & products if required.-NDE coordination, interpretation of radiographic films, witnessing penetrant testing, magnetic particle and ultrasonic testing.-Preparation and compilation of documentation relating to inspection activities such as material certification, welding NDT, pressure testing etc. for client submittal.-Witnessing of hardness test in site for welded joint and base metal.-Preparing test packages for piping.-Line inspection after the construction activities.-Preparing the Punch items for each pressure test packages related to piping and tie-in activities.-Reviewing the documentation and maintaining the documents to get the clearance before hydro/pneumatic test.-Witnessing/coordinating various testing activities like hydro test, vacuum test, air-leak test, etc.-Submit inspection punch list clearing in order to close some categories that will affect the holding over of dossier prior to start commission.-Closing of punch list before/after the pressure test on completed pipelines.-Monitoring External & Internal Pickling & Passivation as per Specification -Check flow direction arrows on valves; verify that the properly identified valves are installed in accordance with the flow diagram.-Preparing the QA/QC Dossier for the project Assist document turnover and transmittal during project completion. Show less

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  McConnell Dowell

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  QA/QC Inspector-Welding & Painting

  1 Reviewing of QAP”s, WPS, and PQR etc.2. Final Inspection of weld joints and release for NDT.3. Monitoring of calibration, verification of instruments, tools & equipments.4. Assuring quality at installation & welding & alignment of New & Spent fuel Transfer System Equipments5. Witnessing WPQ as per code requirement & getting Concurrence from NPC QA.6 Preparation of Weld Plans & Test Plans as per Drawings & Spec of related clients & codes.7. Co-ordination with client / Third party inspectors for Inspection activities.9. Monitoring of welding activities, welding consumables, Issue of inspection release note.10. Monitor for inspection of pipe surface condition, thickness, dia and length before PIR at pipe yard.11. Review the subcontractor Daily Weld Report and weld data.12. Monitor welding activity and advice sub contractor to fulfill the NDE requirements.13. Monitor main line and tie in weld activity and pipe book for the Raw water pump house pipeline 14. Review of NCR and FDR reports and suggest performing the work as per work procedure and spec.15. Review the Repair rate of the welder and Arrange the training for the welder monthly or as required 16. To check the Pipe size, thickness and Surface condition prior to fit/up.17. To check the fit/up of pump house piping and water Pipeline as per the project specification.18. Review of pipe book record for final pipe book submission of the 19. To follow up the NDT & related heat treatments as per the Project Specification.20 Witnessing the cleaning and gauging before the hydro test and submission the final document. Show less

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  Cimelta Ltd

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Multi Discipline Inspector-Welding & Painting
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  SAJV (Saipem +AZFEN Joint Venture)

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Multi Discipline QA/QC Inspector-Welding & Painting

  Azerbaijan To Georgia SCPX Pipeline Project

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  Applus Velosi

  May 2016 - May 2018

  Mechnical Inspector

  Represnt to Oman gas Company32" Salala Loop Line

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  Saipem

  May 2019 - Sept 2022

  Quality Control Inspector- Welding,Painting,NDT, lead Auditor

  KOC FEED PIPELINE FOR NEW REFINERY PROJECT

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  Saipem

  Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

  QAQC Supervisor- Welding & Painting
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  EP2C ENERGY

  Mar 2023 - May 2024

  Slurry Pipeline QA/QC Supervisor
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  Qapqa

  Aug 2024 - now

  Welding Engineer (ADNOC Approved)

  ESTIDAMA SALES GAS PIPELINE NETWORK -PACKAGE 352" & 56" Diameter