Rathin Biswas

Welding Supervisor and Welding Superintendent with 10+ years of experience across India and the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. Extensive experience in oil & gas construction, offshore fabrication, piping fabrication and erection, cross-country pipeline works, tank fabrication, pump skid fabrication, and shutdown activities. Skilled in leading welding crews, assigning joints according to welder qualifications, monitoring production, coordinating inspection activities, controlling weld repairs, and maintaining fabrication records.

Knowledge of API 1104, AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and ASME Section V, with experience coordinating QA/QC inspectors, engineers, clients, and project teams to achieve quality, safety, and production requirements.

Welding Supervisor - HEISCO - Saudi Arabia

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

Project: C3-C4 Jayamah NGL Fractionation Plant, Ras Tanura

• Supervise piping fabrication, erection, rack piping, process lines, and pump skid activities.
• Allocate welding joints to qualified welders based on process, material, and thickness range.
• Monitor fit-up, welding, inspection readiness, repairs, productivity, and work progress.
• Coordinate with QA/QC inspectors, engineers, supervisors, and project teams on quality requirements.
• Maintain production records and ensure safe execution across greenfield and brownfield areas.
• C3/C4 Tie-In Shutdown – August 2024
• R92 Propane Refrigeration Unit Golden Joint Connection – October 2024
• Nitrogen Refilling Area Hot Tapping Tie-In – December 2024
• Butane Tie-In Valve Removal & Installation – February 2025
• R92 Propane TVR Process Pump Skid Replacement – April 2025
• PR12 Flare Line Removal & Installation – September 2025

Welding Supervisor - HEISCO - Kuwait

(2023-01 - 2024-01)

Project: Jurassic Production Facility-4

• Supervised tank, piping shop fabrication, erection, and pump skid fabrication activities.
• Assigned welding joints according to welder qualifications, process requirements, and production priorities.
• Monitored fit-up, welding workmanship, consumables, inspection readiness, and productivity.
• Coordinated visual inspection, NDT, weld repairs, and acceptance with QC personnel.
• Maintained fabrication records and coordinated daily activities with engineering and site teams.

Welding Supervisor - L&T MFF - Oman

(2020-01 - 2022-01)

Projects: CRPO-29 | Zuluf | Marjan Deck & Jacket Offshore Fabrication

• Supervised welding activities for offshore deck and jacket fabrication under AWS D1.1 requirements.
• Managed welding crews and allocated work according to qualifications, processes, and joint requirements.
• Controlled weld preparation, fit-up, welding execution, consumables, inspection, and repairs.
• Coordinated with QA/QC inspectors, engineers, fitters, and production teams.
• Monitored progress and ensured safe execution according to project specifications.

Welding Supervisor - Al Amin Contracting & Maintenance W.L.L. - Bahrain

(2018-01 - 2020-01)

Project: ALBA Potline 6

• Supervised piping and dewatering fabrication and erection activities.
• Assigned welding work based on welder qualifications, joint requirements, and production priorities.
• Monitored fit-up, workmanship, inspection readiness, and fabrication progress.

Welding Foreman - Alghanim International Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L. - Kuwait

(2016-01 - 2018-01)

Project: KOC Oil Field Abdally LFHO Phase 1 – Cross-Country Pipeline

• Supervised pipeline welding activities in accordance with API 1104 requirements.
• Assigned joints to qualified welders based on process, qualification, and material thickness.
• Monitored fit-up, welding sequence, workmanship, and daily production.

Welding Supervisor - L&T MFF - India

(2013-01 - 2015-01)

Project: MHNRD – Offshore Deck Fabrication, Hazira, Surat

• Supervised piping spool fabrication and erection for offshore deck locations.
• Prepared production reports and assigned joints according to welder qualification and thickness range.
• Conducted pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld checks to maintain required quality.

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - CMJ University (2012-01 - 2012-01)

SSLC - CBSE Board (2005-01 - 2005-01)