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Dedicated and results-driven Quality Control Inspector with 8+ years of experience in steel pipe manufacturing (ERW, SAWH, LSAW, PILE, Stainless & Duplex). Proficient in NDT techniques (ASNT Level II), mechanical & metallurgical testing, and quality documentation aligned with international standards such as API 5L, ASTM, ASME, ISO, and EN. Experienced in third-party inspection coordination, ISO/API audits, and ERP-based documentation systems.

Strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards, process improvement, and compliance within steel pipe production environments.

QA/QC Inspector - Embosal Steel Mills LLC (Core metal Group) - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

(2022-04)

Manufacturer of ERW and SAWH carbon steel welded pipes (API 5L, EN, AS/NZS, ASTM, ISO)

• Conduct inspections of incoming raw materials (HR Coils, Plates, Filler Wires).
• Review test certificates as per code and standards.
• Coordinate for raw material sampling as per internal testing or specification.
• Perform random online inspections on SAWH Mill and ERW/HFW Mill to ensure dimensional & visual conformance.
• Manage final inspection, documentation, and QC dossiers (MTC, IRF, MIR, NCR, NDT, instrument calibration files).
• Coordinate with third-party agencies (TÜV, DNV, SGS, BV, NMDC, NPCC, ADNOC) for inspections and audits.
• Supervise pile fabrication and inspection activities-fit-up, fabrication, weld visual inspection.
• Support ISO/API audits, including document preparation, procedures, report format, and work instructions.

QC Inspector (NDT) - Maharashtra Seamless Ltd (Jindal Group) - Nagothane, Maharashtra, India

(2019-10 - 2022-04)

Manufacturer of API 5L Line Pipe – ERW/HFW

• Performed MPI, LPT, VT, UT on weld seams and prepared NDT reports.
• Coordinated with clients and TPI agencies to ensure compliance with API/ISO, ASTM, ASME, IS standards.
• Maintained instrument calibration files.
• Prepared NDT procedures, work instructions, and report formats.
• Managed documentation: NDT reports, NCR, IRF, IR coordination with client/TPI.
• Maintained documentation for ISO 9001 & API audits.
• Supported final inspection, dimensional checks, and QA verification.

Quality Supervisor - Remi Edelstahl Tubulars Ltd - Tarapur, Maharashtra, India

(2017-02 - 2019-10)

Manufacturer of Stainless & Duplex Seamless/Welded Pipes

• Conducted chemical, mechanical, and corrosion testing for raw and finished materials.
• Performed metallurgical analysis: Micro, Ferrite, IGC, PMI, Spectrometer, Macro Etching-20X, Microstructure-10X to 1000X, tensile, bend, flattening, RB, FB, Ferrite scope, Rockwell hardness tests.
• Water tests: DM water and distilled water – TDS, Conductivity, Hardness, Chlorite content.
• Liaised with third-party agencies (TÜV, CEIL, IBR, LRA, BARC, EIL, IOCL, HPCL, BV, DNV, NTPC).
• Maintained instruments and machine calibration files.
• Prepared laboratory machine work instructions, report formats, and procedures.
• Calibrated gauges, Verniers, micrometers, and instruments; maintained ERP documentation.
• Sampled incoming raw materials and reviewed test certificates.

Quality Supervisor - Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd - Boisar, Maharashtra, India

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

• Inspected gas cylinders for neck, thread, and bottom defects using gauges and UT thickness testing.
• Prepared daily inspection and testing reports.
• Performed dimensional and visual checks using Vernier, Thread & Depth Gauges, micrometer, depth gauge, pi-tape, steel tape.

B.Sc. - Physics - V.E.S. College, University of Mumbai (2015)

H.S.C. - M.K. Junior College, Maharashtra Board (2012)

S.S.C. - Boisar Military School, Maharashtra Board (2010)