Rupesh Kumar

Mechanical Engineer with 2+ years of experience in Oil & Gas projects, covering QA/QC, piping & fabrication inspection, welding inspection, and project execution. Currently working as Engineer – Projects at Aegis Logistics Ltd. (Kandla); previously QA/QC Engineer (Piping & Fabrication) at MEIL on the IOCL Gujarat Refinery EPCC Project (PRU, LuPech-J18 Expansion). Expertise in piping fabrication & erection, welding inspection (WPS/PQR), NDT Level II (RT/UT/MT/PT), PWHT, IMIR/MTC & hydrotest witness.

Proficient in ASME B31.3, Section IX, QA documentation (ITP/QCP/WPS/PQR), and TPI/PMC/client coordination.

Engineer – Projects at Aegis Logistics Limited (2026-07 – Present)

Project: LPG Pipeline – AVTL-1 to GAIL Mithirohar | End Client: GAIL (India) Limited

• Supported project execution and completion activities for an LPG pipeline project from AVTL-1 to GAIL Mithirohar, Kandla.
• Monitored site activities related to pipeline execution and coordinated with contractors and site teams.
• Performed visual inspection of pipeline welds and monitored welding activities.
• Coordinated NDT activities and followed up on inspection clearances.
• Supported QA/QC documentation, inspection records, and project close-out activities.
• Assisted in compilation and submission of final project documentation.

QA/QC Engineer – Piping & Fabrication at Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd. (MEIL) (2025-01 – 2026-07)

Propylene Recovery Unit, LuPech (J18) Expansion, Gujarat Refinery | Client: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)

• Performed NDT inspections (RT, UT, MT, PT) on piping welds in compliance with ASME B31.3 and project QCP/ITP requirements.
• Prepared and reviewed Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) records per ASME Section IX.
• Executed and monitored Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) cycles; conducted Brinell/Vickers hardness testing and documented results against acceptance criteria.
• Coordinated with Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agency, Project Management Consultant (PMC), and subcontractors for NCR issuance, resolution, and closure.
• Oversaw underground (UG) piping internal and external coating application, holiday (spark) detection testing, and backfilling operations.
• Conducted material inspection using IMIR to verify traceability, heat numbers, and Mill Test Certificates (MTC).
• Maintained welding documentation including joint registers, welder log books, NDT reports, and final dossiers for each pipeline.
• Coordinated Positive Material Identification (PMI) activities and reviewed NDT contractor reports before client submission.
• Witnessed hydrostatic testing activities and prepared test packages for client and PMC review.
• Performed line clearance and punch-point verification before handover, ensuring all punch points were closed before pre-commissioning.
• Reviewed isometric drawings to ensure complete weld traceability across all piping systems.
• Coordinated with client and PMC during inspection hold points and witness-point activities.

QA/QC Engineer – Piping at West India Company (Contractors & Suppliers) (2024-08 – 2025-01)

• Monitored fit-up activities for piping joints, verifying root gap, bevel angle, misalignment, and tack weld quality per drawings and project specifications.
• Performed weld visual inspections (VT) at root, filler, and cap pass stages, raising Inspection Release Notes (IRN) upon acceptance.
• Controlled welding consumable (electrode) issuance to qualified welders, ensuring correct filler material per approved WPS.
• Ensured compliance with ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, project specifications, and client quality plans.

Vocational Trainee at Carriage Repair Workshop, Harnaut – Indian Railways (2022-04 – 2022-05)

• Gained practical exposure to carriage fabrication, structural metalwork, welding, and painting processes.
• Observed maintenance and repair workflows for rolling-stock components.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering – Bihar Engineering University, Patna (2020 – 2024)

Intermediate in Science – PCM – Bihar School Examination Board, Patna (2018 – 2020)

Secondary School Examination (Class X) – Bihar School Examination Board, Patna (2018 – 2018)