QA/QC-WELDING INSPECTOR
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QA/QC Engineer with 8 years of international experience across oil & gas, petrochemical, power, desalination, and industrial construction projects. Proven expertise in welding inspection, Painting/Coating inspection piping systems, structural steel, NDT coordination, pressure testing, and mechanical completion. Strong working knowledge of ASME, AWS, API, ASTM, and ISO codes.
Experienced in shutdowns, turnarounds, fabrication yards, and site execution. Known for strict compliance, documentation control, and zero-compromise quality mindset.
QC - WELDING INSPECTOR at GULF PIPELINE TESTING AND INSPECTION (2024-12 – 2026-02)
Reviewed and approved WPS, PQR, and WPQ as per ASME Section IX and project specifications. Performed fit-up, in-process, and final welding inspections for piping systems and structural steel components. Verified piping alignment, joint preparation, dimensional tolerances, and structural assembly as per drawings and isometrics.
Monitored welding parameters, preheat, inter pass temperature, and PWHT cycles. Conducted visual inspection (VT) for piping welds and structural connections identifying surface defects. Witnessed and coordinated NDT activities (RT, UT, PT, MT) for piping and structural welds.
Verified and ensured weld quality compliance against ASME Section VIII and B31.3 acceptance criteria. Maintained weld traceability including weld maps, joint history sheets, and inspection records. Inspected and approved repair welding activities for piping and structural components.
Witnessed hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of piping systems. Ensured compliance with drawings, P&IDs, and structural fabrication details. Raised NCRs and ensured timely corrective action and closure.
Coordinated with client, third-party inspectors, and construction teams for inspections. Ensured adherence to HSE and QA/QC requirements during site activities.
QC-WELDING INSPECTOR at GEMONT endustri tesisleri imalat ve montaj A.S (2023-03 – 2024-10)
Performed welding inspection of storage tanks in accordance with project specifications. Conducted fit-up and dimensional inspection of tank shell plates, bottom plates, roof structures, and nozzles. Verified welding activities for tank fabrication including shell course alignment, verticality, and roundness.
Monitored welding parameters and ensured compliance with approved WPS for tank welding. Inspected weld joints for tanks including shell-to-shell, shell-to-bottom, and nozzle welds. Witnessed and coordinated NDT activities for tank welds (RT, UT, PT, MT).
Verified tank welding compliance with applicable standards such as API 650 / API 653. Conducted surface preparation inspection before painting activities as per project requirements. Performed visual inspection of painted surfaces and checked for coating defects.
Carried out DFT (Dry Film Thickness) inspection using calibrated gauges. Witnessed holiday testing for coated surfaces where applicable. Conducted visual inspection of tank internal and external welds for defects and discontinuities.
Assisted in tank hydrostatic testing and leak testing activities. Maintained inspection records and ensured traceability for tank fabrication activities.
WELDING INSPECTOR at IXAR ENGINEERING PVT LTD (2022-11 – 2023-02)
Conducted VT inspections as per ASME Section IX and B31.3. Performed fit-up inspections and verified joint preparation. Inspected orbital GTAW welding for small bore piping. Verified WPS compliance and welder qualifications. Conducted dimensional inspections using precision tools. Ensured material traceability and MTC verification. Coordinated NDT activities and maintained inspection reports. Identified welding defects and ensured corrective actions.
WELDING & NDT INSPECTOR at IRC ENGINEERING (2022-03 – 2022-08)
Inspected critical rotating equipment during shutdown. Witnessed PT and UT inspections as per standards. Verified thickness measurements and acceptance criteria. Conducted alignment checks and blue matching inspections. Reviewed inspection reports and ensured QA/QC compliance. Coordinated with maintenance and NDT teams. Maintained safety and quality standards during shutdown.
QC- INSPECTOR at ALMASOOD ENERGY (2021-11 – 2022-01)
Performed fit-up, in-process, and final welding inspections. Verified WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications. Coordinated NDT activities and reviewed reports. Raised NCRs and ensured corrective action closure. Maintained QA/QC documentation and inspection records. Supported hydrotesting and pre-commissioning activities. Ensured compliance with ADNOC standards and safety requirements.
QC- INSPECTOR at AXIS INSPECTION LTD CO. (2019-03 – 2021-05)
Performed welding and NDT inspection activities during shutdown and turnaround projects in SABIC plants. Conducted inspection of pressure vessels, storage tanks, columns, furnaces, heat exchangers, and piping systems during maintenance activities. Performed fit-up, in-process, and final welding inspection for repair and replacement works on piping and equipment.
Verified joint preparation, weld fit-up, alignment, and welding parameters as per approved WPS and client requirements. Coordinated and witnessed NDT activities including PT, MT, UT thickness measurement, and RT for repair welds. Performed RT film interpretation and verified acceptance criteria as per applicable codes and project specifications.
Inspected spool replacement, piping reinstatement, and repair welding activities during shutdown execution. Monitored repair welding activities for static equipment and piping systems to ensure quality compliance. Conducted visual inspection of welds for surface defects, dimensional accuracy, and weld quality.
Verified tube bundle removal, inspection, hydro jetting, and reinstallation activities for heat exchangers. Witnessed hydrotesting, leak testing, and box-up activities for piping systems and equipment. Raised NCRs for non-conforming activities and ensured corrective action closure.
Maintained inspection reports, NDT records, weld traceability, and shutdown QA/QC documentation. Ensured compliance with SABIC standards, project specifications, and shutdown schedules while maintaining HSE requirement.
QA/QC – ENGINEER at AGNIHOTRI NDT ENGINEERING UNIVERSAL SERVICE (2018-09 – 2019-02)
Per inspected piping spools as per drawings and specifications. Witnessed NDT activities (PT, MT, UT, leak testing). Monitored welding activities and ensured WPS compliance. Verified material traceability and documentation. Identified defects and ensured corrective actions. Maintained QA/QC records and reports.
NDT TECHNICIAN at XTECH ENGINEERING PVT LTD (2018-07 – 2018-08)
Performed PT, MT, and UT inspections on industrial components. Conducted thickness measurements for corrosion assessment. Interpreted results as per applicable codes and standards. Prepared inspection reports and maintained records. Ensured equipment calibration and surface preparation. Supported shutdown and maintenance inspections.
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering – Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
