B.Tech with 11+years experience in QA/QC,Inspection,Survey,Project Management in Marine & Oil Gas Industry

To be the part of a team of hi-caliber professionals in a progressive, transnational organization, thus sharpening my own professional skills, while at the same time, contributing my best to the overall development of the organization.

1. Project Quality / Site Lead with SparTEC, a subsidiary of J. Ray Mc Dermott on the Spar hull fabricationat Jebel Ali
The work scope included structural, piping, E&I, coating and commissioning activities related to the hull.
Plan & supervise activities of a team of multi disciplined inspectors.Attend progress meeting, prepare site weekly reports .Ensure compliance with ABS, MMS, USCG rules and contractual specs.Liaison with Client Rep, ABS/USCG Surveyor and yard QA/QC.Raise NCR's when required and follow up corrective action.Conduct Audits on specific Level II procedures.Conduct, hold point & surveillance inspections, witness tests as required and ensure compliance with AFC drawings.Inspection of materials, equipments supplied by the vendors and.Approve method statements and repair statements.Ensure compliance of documentation requirements.Review NDT reports; weld summary sheets, dimension control reports and alignment reports.Review and approval of project certification dossiers compiled by the sub contractor.General administrative functions related to the site office.
2. Quality Assurance Engineer with GRANDWELD, Dubai, leading ships repair company from September 1997 to August 2001.
Held the position of MRin the QMS.Design/Development/Implementation of QS and Procedures conforming to ISO 9002 standards for various departments/shops.Training employees on ISO 9002 QMS.Planning and conduct of Internal Quality Audits as the group leader of the team comprising of 7 Internal Auditors.Review and disposition of customer complaints.Raising NCR'sand Corrective action proposals.Identification and coordination of training programs.Reporting the performance of the QMS to the top management.Control of external references and standards.Evaluation and qualifying suppliers, monitoring the performance of approved suppliers.Conduct supplier facility audits to evaluate the suppliers.Review & Approval of purchase requisitions on behalf of QA department.Inspection of major equipments, special material for conformance to specification.Liaison with Class, Clients and Regulatory bodies.Coordinate NDT & Inspection with inspection agencies.Develop and qualify special welding & repair procedures for new construction and repairs – Al, SS, CuNi etc.Training and qualifying of welders on approved WPS's

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Naval Architecture & Ship Building from Cochin University of Science & Technology, one of the leading technological universities in India.

Professional Qualifications
ISO 9000 - Quality Auditor
Six Sigma-Green Belt
ACCP Level II in VT,RT, PT, MT
ASNT-TC Level II in VT, RT, PT, MT, UT
Certified Welding Inspector – from Advani Oerlikon Institute of Welding Technology.

Professional Training
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspectors course: The Welding Institute-UK
IRCA Registered Auditor/Lead Auditor & Internal Auditor course - ISO 9000
ISPS Code-CSO
Welding Inspectors Course-Advani Oerlikon Institute Of Welding Technology
Interpretation Of Weld Radiographs-Advani Oerlikon Institute Of Welding Technology

Achievements
Spearheaded the site team of SparTEC Houston, Spar Hull Projects – two deep water drilling units fabricated in Jebel Ali to be erected in Gulf of Mexico.
Successfully implemented ISO 9002:1994 Quality Management System and attained certification for Grandweld.
Obtained ABR approval for the repair facility from US Navy and Works Approval for Fabrication and Welding Shop by Germanischer Lloyd’s.
Appointed as company Level –III in NDT applications by US Department of Navy.

Membership
Member -Royal Institute of Naval Architects ( RINA ) -UK
Others
Holds a valid U.A.E and International Driving License