inspection engineer, plant inspector,welding inspector

JOMON THOMAS Mobile:+919526476289(India) Email:[email protected]

INSPECTION ENGINEER/ PLANT INSPECTOR

I have more than 9+ years of experience in the field of Welding,Painting, NDT and In-service Inspection of plant static equipments including pressure vessels, columns, drums, heat exchangers, coolers, safety relief valves, plant process piping networks and pipelines in oil and gas industry Onshore.

Academic Qualifications:

B.E Mechanical Passed out

Educational Qualifications: API 510 certified Pressure Vessel Inspector (certificate No: 53137) from American Petroleum institute (API). API 570 certified Piping Inspector (certificate No: 58859) from American Petroleum institute (API) CSWIP 3.1 certified Welding Inspector (certificate No: 52402) from TWI, London. AWS-CWI Certified Welding Inspector (certificate No: 09114431) from American welding society BGAS GRADE 2 Certified Painting Inspector(Certificate No: 64271) from TWI,London ASNT Level II in

Radiographic Testing(RT) Ultrasonic Testing(UT) Penetrant Testing(PT) Magnetic Particle Testing(MPT)

Skills and Experience Summary: Experience in fabrication, maintenance, shutdown &

construction of onshore in the oil & gas pipeline / plants, refineries, fertilizer projects worked with multinational companies in Saudi Arabia, Qatar,Oman,UAE and India

Analyzing and Recommending Inspection tasks for Equipments using MERIDIUM ,IDMS Software.

Studying and Assessing Critical Equipments using MERIDIUM Software

Experience in the field of inspection engineering & NDT technologies for static equipment in refineries, petro chemical and gas plant

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knowledge in calculation of static equipments corrosion rate and remaining life for equipment

Review and Witnessing of testing such as PT, MT, RT , UT, UT Share wave, Phased Array(PAUT), Eddy Current, IRIS, Baroscopic, MFL, Hydro Test, Pneumatic Test, Spark Test, Adhesion Test, Harden Test, Blue Matching and etc

QC Inspector / Engineer (Piping /Welding) - Review of WPS and Procedure Qualification Records. Witnessing of welder and procedure qualification tests. Witnessing of materials, dimensions, joint preparation, fit-up & Weld visual. Liaison with NDT crews as per the ITP. Calibration status records. Review and approval of NDT reports. Monitor QC reports, Non-conformance reports and corrective actions.

NDT Inspection of RT interpretation, MT, PT & UT Lamination. Review of NDT reports.

Plant Inspection of static equipment’s such as Vessels, Exchangers, Towers, Columns, Reactors & Heaters etc. Inspection of visual (Pre-cleaning, Post-cleaning & Hydro, Pneumatic Testing etc.)& NDT.

Pipeline Inspection of all activities such as Row, Trenching, Stringing, Welding, Painting, Coating, Fabrication and erection of piping. Review of material test certificates.

Hydro testing & Pneumatic testing witness of Equipment's & Pipe lines etc, review of piping test packs for Mechanical completion and final dossier submission.

TAM Experience1. Client Name M/s. ADGAS (ABUDHABI)

Designation Plant Inspection EngineerProject Plant 1& 2 – TurnaroundDuration 22th MARCH 2015– 30th APRIL 2015

2. Client Name M/s. SHELL (QATAR)Designation API 510 Plant InspectorProject FGP – TurnaroundDuration 18th DEC 2014– 19th MARCH 2015



3. Client Name M/s. BPCL, KOCHIN (INDIA) Designation Plant InspectorProject VGO Plant – TurnaroundDuration 13th NOVEMBER 2014– 21th DEC 2014

4. Client Name M/s. BPCL, MUMBAI(INDIA)Designation Inspection EngineerProject FCCU, CDU - TurnaroundDuration 8th JULY 2014 – 10th AUG 2014

5. Client Name M/s. HPCL, MUMBAI (INDIA)Designation Inspection EngineerProject VPS Unit, LR RefineryDuration 04th APRIL 2014 – 03rd JUNE 2014

6. Client Name M/S. GASCO- ABUDHABIDesignation Inspection Engineer

Project NGL 4 JETTY REFURBISHMENT Duration 04th FEB 2011 – 03rd JANU 2012( Long Term Shutdown Project)7. Client Name M/S SABIC-SAUDI ARABIA

Designation Inspection Engineer Project MARAFFIQ WWP1 Duration 04th JAN 2010 – 03rd JANU 2011

Responsibilities Static Equipment visual(external, Internal) Inspection of Reactor,

Regenerator, Pressure vessels, Heaters, Furnace, Column, Heat Exchangers, AFC, storage tanks and etc., (Pre Cleaning, Post Cleaning, Final Inspection)

Evaluate corrosion rate and remaining life for equipment Studying and Manipulating of Corrosion rate & Remaining Life with the

help of thickness measurements survey. Review and Witnessing tests like Hydro Test, Pneumatic Test, Spark

Test, Adhesion Test, Harden Test, and Blue Matching to ensure the integrity of equipment.



Inspection and witness for PSV dismantling and testing and erection. Review and Analyzing the Eddy current / IRIS test / MFL reports and

recommending for corrective and preventive action. Preparing and maintaining of Equipment History file (External, Pre

cleaning, Internal, Post cleaning, Final inspection &Box up Reports) Preparing the inspection reports which show external and internal

observations as opened condition, after Cleaning inspection, final inspection and NDT and Comparison with last inspection summary and recommendation,

Preparation of final inspection reports and inspection summary of major concern report for given task (equipments).

SEPT 2013 – FEBRUARY 2014Client: PDO-Oman Contractor: L & T Electro Mech - OmanPosition: Welding Inspector (Lekhwair Gas Field Development)Duties/Responsibilities: PQR & WPQT as per ASME IX/AWS D1.1 requirements. NDT using PT,MT methods & destructive testing like

tensile/hardness/impact/ Macro & bend tests. Weld Repair/Golden Joint/Tie-In Joints. Consequent NDTS-acceptance and control. Radiographic Film Interpretation & acceptance as per construction

code. Checklists/test reports for welding,pqr,wps,pwht,ht,pmi and leak test. Weekly status of welding,ndt and other related activities at shop and

field Fit-up, in-process and final inspection of weld joints(as per WPS). Pre-heat/inter-pass temperature using pyrometer/tempil sticks(as per

WPS).JANU 2012 – JUNE 2013Client: GASCO,ABUDHABICompany: TECHINT ITALYPosition: Multi Discipline Inspector Duties/Responsibilities:



Review of contractors WPS’s for structural, Equipments’ & piping and also evaluation of relevant PQR’s as per ASME Sec-IX.

Perform Welder/welding operator performance Qualification testing (WPQT) and issuing of welder card as per ASME Sec-IX.

Witnessing destructive tests such as tension test, guide bend test, impact test and hardness test as per ASME sec-IX and construction code.

Inspect welding fit-up/ weld visual / NDT / PMI / Hydro / Pneumatic test.

Experience in interpreting & reviewing PWHT, HT, MPT, PT reports. Witnessing of UT / PT / MPI NDT inspections Verification and identification of Flanges, Gaskets, Plates & Pipes using

‘Positive Material Identification (PMI)’ Method. Review of PWHT graphs and Interpret Radiographs Witnessing of UT / PT / MPI NDT inspections. Co-coordinating and witnessing all NDT activities- PT, MPT, RT, UT as

per SEC V , SEC VIII & SEC IX. Record site condition like relative humidity (RH), dew point, dry film

thickness (DFT), wet-film thickness (WFT), holiday detection, Chloride test and other action as detailed in inspection test plan. Monitoring blasting and painting activities at the yard and site include

the inspection of various approved protective coatings on piping spools, structures, internal and external coatings of various sizes of pipes.

Paint curing tests (MEK) cure of in organic zinc silicate as per specification.

Coordinating with client inspection as per the project specifications, standards, ITP and quality plan.

Performing the documentation as per the approved project ITP. Preparation of quality records and preparation of final documentation.FEB 2011 – JANU 2012Client: GASCO- AbudhabiCompany: M/s.. ISSCO, AbudhabiPosition: Inspection Engineer (Long Term Shutdown Project)



Duties/Responsibilities

Supervision and coordination of all on-stream and shutdown inspection/NDT activities of plant equipments, piping, pipelines & tanks.

Supervision of a team of inspectors, multi-disciplined NDT and rope access personnel to complete client inspection program.

Identifying areas of special concern and deterioration (e.g., dead legs, injection points, buried piping, corrosion under insulation (CUI), erosion & corrosion/erosion), preparation of inspection procedures to follow-up their resolution to improve Plant integrity.

Carrying out thorough visual inspection complemented with NDT examination on pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fin fan coolers, fired heaters, RVs, process piping systems, well head assemblies, oil/gas gathering clusters, pipelines and above ground storage tanks as per planned frequency to assure the mechanical integrity.

Drawing of all isometrics for the piping systems. Preparation of inspection reports/certificates with all findings,

abnormalities and recommendations. Updating Maximo database. Witnessing of pressure relief valves calibration and testing. Entering plant equipments, observing conditions, making preliminary

interpretations and issuing recommendations. Advise on repair techniques, materials selection, welding procedures,

inspection & testing requirements. Cooperate and communicate with the Corrosion Engineer to

investigate / resolve issues related to corrosion/erosion. Assist in testing & certifying welders and welding procedures

specifications as per ASME Sec 1X. Preparation of final inspection reports. Maintain and update all

inspection files as needed.JANU 2010 – JANU 2011Client: SABIC-SAUDI ARABIAContractor: Technical Sources Saudi Arabia Position: Inspection EngineerDuties/Responsibilities



Supervision and coordination of all on-stream and shutdown inspection/NDT activities of plant equipments, piping, pipelines & tanks.

Identifying areas of special concern and deterioration (e.g., dead legs, injection points, buried piping, corrosion under insulation (CUI), erosion & corrosion/erosion), preparation of inspection procedures to follow-up their resolution to improve Plant integrity.

Selection of an appropriate inspection/NDT techniques as per codes/standards and specification.

Carrying out in-service inspection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fin fan coolers, fired heaters, RVs, process piping systems, Pipelines and tanks to assure the mechanical integrity.

Preparation of inspection reports/certificates with all findings, abnormalities and recommendations.

Liaise with operations and maintenance to schedule inspection activities and ensure that sufficient time and access is allowed to properly inspect operability and safety of plant.

Preparation of yearly estimates of work required, for inclusion in the division's budget proposals.

Review/Approve of WPS, PQR, WPQT, NDT, PWHT procedures & qualification of NDT technician.

Review/Approve hydrostatic test package for pipelines & pressure vessels.

Maintain and update all inspection files and develop and/or review repair recommendations to ensure compliance with codes/standards and original design.

NOVE 2007 – OCT 2009Client: QATARGAS- QATARCompany: M/s.. NSH, QATARPosition: Welding Inspector Duties/Responsibilities

Review of contractors WPS’s for structural, Equipments’ & piping and also evaluation of relevant PQR’s as per ASME Sec-IX.

Perform Welder/welding operator performance Qualification testing (WPQT) and issuing of welder card as per ASME Sec-IX.



Witnessing destructive tests such as tension test, guide bend test, impact test and hardness test as per ASME sec-IX and construction code.

Inspect welding fit-up/ weld visual / NDT / PMI / Hydro / Pneumatic test.

Experience in interpreting & reviewing PWHT, HT, MPT, PT reports. Witnessing of UT / PT / MPI NDT inspections Verification and identification of Flanges, Gaskets, Plates & Pipes using

‘Positive Material Identification (PMI)’ Method. Review of PWHT graphs and Interpret Radiographs Witnessing of UT / PT / MPI NDT inspections Conducting weld visual inspection of various diameters of pipes as per

ASME B31.3 , structural welding as per structural welding code ANSI/AWS D1.1, vessel internals and circumferential joints as per Sec – VIII, Div – I.

Inspecting the joint fit-up prior to root pass. Engaged in the welders (pipe, structure) control and maintaining their

RT% joint wise and film wise as per the Projects requirement. Co-coordinating and witnessing all NDT activities- PT, MPT, RT, UT as

per SEC V , SEC VIII & SEC IX. Experience in interpreting Radiographic films. Inspection of heat treatment cycles using project specification and

codes. Experience in interpreting & reviewing PWHT, HT, MPT, PT reports. PERSONAL DOSSIER

Current Address: Thekkeppuram House, Date Of Birth : 30.10.1984 Athirampuzha P.O, Nationality : Indian Kottayam ,Kerala State, Passport No : G4777555 India,Pin:686562 Date of expiry : 10.09.2017Permanent Address: same as above Marital Status : single


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