Natesan Baskaran
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Having 18 years' of Gulf experience in welding inspection, Non-destructive testing, internal inspection of vessels, exchangers, filters and columns, corrosion survey, on-stream inspection, inspection of LNG, Condensate, Pressure testing of valves & PSV's and water storage tank and documentation in the field of refineries, gas plants, fertilizers, petrochemicals, oil platforms, tanks and fabrication yards. Good practical and theoretical knowledge in the interpretation of drawings, evaluating procedures, studying the requirements and making recommendations, good working knowledge of international codes, specifications and QA/QC procedures.
Experience
SITE CO-ORDINATOR - DIAMOND NDT INSPECTION SERVICES (P) LTD - Trichy / Thirumayam-B.H.E.L
(2025-07)
- Planning, execution of QC and NDT inspection activities of pressure vessels, Boiler Headers, Straight pipe, straight pipe with attachments, Bend pipe and Bend pipe with attachments
- Dimensional check, Review of inspection and testing plan
- Review of NDT reports and sign-off
- Preparation of QA/QC dossier
- Conducting technical and HSE meeting to discuss
- Interpretation of RT films, Evaluation of VT, MT, PT, UT and witnessing of destructive testing of specimens
- Emphasis requirement of 100% HSE and NDT test compliance to applicable codes
- Witnessing of pressure test
NDT INSPECTOR/SUPERVISOR - NN ENGINEERING WORKS - THUVAKUDI, TRICHY
(2019-04 - 2025-06)
- Planning, execution of NDT inspection activities of pressure vessels, piping
- Review of inspection and testing plan
- Review of NDT reports and sign-off
- Preparation of QA/QC dossier
- Conducting technical and HSE meeting to discuss
- Interpretation of RT films, Evaluation of VT, MT, PT, UT and witnessing of destructive testing of specimens
- Emphasis requirement of 100% HSE and NDT test compliance to applicable codes
- Witnessing of pressure test
INSPECTION FOREMAN - ADCO (Abudhabi company for onshore oil operations) - Abu Dhabi
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
Reporting directly to the Inspection Engineer.
- Detailed Ultrasonic survey on process pipelines with High criticality, Medium criticality and Low criticality
- Hydrogen Induced Cracking Surveys on lines most likely to be subjected to HIC and supplied stress corrosion cracking
- Identification, Testing and recording of all Bi-Metallic connections on pressure vessels and pipelines
- Inspection and controlling the preparation and application of Grit Blasting and painting, including the measurement of the dry and wet Film Thickness
- Detailed inspection of Cold and Hot Insulation during installation and refitting after inspection
- Detailed Internal and External Inspection of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, Direct and Indirect Fired Heaters, Storage Tanks and other items of associated equipment
- Inspection of rotating equipment's such as pumps, compressors and turbine blades for internal corrosion and stress induced cracks
- Vibration monitoring of rotating equipment's with rotating maintenance team
- Under lagging Corrosion Survey on pipelines and vessels operating in both cold and hot conditions
- Underground corrosion survey on process piping and fire water lines
- CP measurement of UG lines in lean gas station NGL lines within the plant limit
- Updating all associated records including Equipment History Files and Computerized Records
NDT SUPERVISOR - ZADCO (Seconded by INSPECTA LLC) - UAE Offshore Site (Zirku Island)
(2014-09 - 2015-01)
Reporting directly to the Inspection Engineer.
- Planning, execution of NDT inspection activities of pressure vessels, piping
- Review of inspection and testing plan
- Review of NDT reports and sign-off
- Preparation of QA/QC dossier
- Conducting technical and HSE meeting to discuss
- Interpretation of RT films, Evaluation of VT, MT, PT, UT and witnessing of destructive testing of specimens
- Emphasis requirement of 100% HSE and NDT test compliance to applicable codes
PLANT INSPECTOR - QATAR GAS OPERATING COMPANY - Qatar
(2009-06 - 2013-10)
Reporting directly to the Sr. Inspection Engineer at Qatar gas LNG plant.
- Detailed Internal and External Inspection of Pressure Vessels, PRV inspection, Thermography inspection
- Vibration monitoring of process piping, Heat Exchangers, Columns, Direct and Indirect Fired Heaters
- Inspection of LNG, Condensate, Water Storage Tanks
- Inspection of rotating equipment's such as pumps, compressors and turbine blades for internal corrosion and stress induced cracks
- Vibration monitoring of rotating equipment's with rotating maintenance team
- Under Lagging Corrosion Survey on pipelines and vessels operating in both cold and hot conditions
- Updating all associated records including Equipment History Files and Computerized Records
SENIOR INSPECTION TECHNICIAN/WELDING INSPECTOR - GASCO (Abu Dhabi Gas Industries) - Buhasa NGL plant, Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2004-04 - 2009-05)
Reporting directly to the Inspection Engineer.
- Non-destructive testing, internal inspection of vessels, exchangers, filters and columns, corrosion survey, on-stream inspection and documentation
- Ultrasonic survey on process pipelines with High criticality, Medium criticality and Low criticality
- Hydrogen Induced Cracking Surveys on lines most likely to be subjected to HIC and supplied stress corrosion cracking
- Identification, Testing and recording of all Bi-Metallic connections on pressure vessels and pipelines
- Inspection and controlling the preparation and application of Grit Blasting and painting, including the measurement of the dry and wet Film Thickness
- Detailed inspection of Cold and Hot Insulation during installation and refitting after inspection
- Detailed Internal and External Inspection of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Columns, Direct and Indirect Fired Heaters, Storage Tanks and other items of associated equipment
- Inspection of rotating equipment's such as pumps, compressors and turbine blades for internal corrosion and stress induced cracks
- Vibration monitoring of rotating equipment's with rotating maintenance team
- Underground corrosion survey on process piping and fire water lines
- CP measurement of UG lines in lean gas station NGL lines within the plant limit
- Updating all associated records including Equipment History Files and Computerized Records
NDT/WELDING INSPECTOR - GASCO (Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd) - HABSHAN
(2004-01 - 2004-02)
Seconded by Al Mansoor Company Enterprises for Shutdown of Gas Treating Unit and Gas Dehydration Unit of OGD-I (Onshore Gas Development -1 train) and Thammama C Gas plant.
- Internal Inspection of pressure vessels, Drums, Columns, heat Exchanger, Heater tubes & pipelines
- Welding & NDT examination of process piping
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Board of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, India
