Vishal Kumar

Mechanical Integrity and Vendor Inspection Engineer experienced in inspection of welded structures, piping components, skids, valves, and pressure-related assemblies. Skilled in witnessing hydrostatic/pneumatic tests, reviewing NDT results, verifying dimensional conformity and material traceability, and closing inspection dossiers against approved ITPs, drawings, procedures, ASME/API requirements, ISO standards, and client specifications. ASNT NDT Level II qualified in RT-FI, UTT, MT, and PT, with training in welding, piping, coating, supplier quality, and ISO 9001 auditing.

Mechanical Integrity & Inspection Engineer at TC2 Group (2023 – Present)

• Conduct vendor surveillance and mechanical inspections on skids, piping components, valves, welded structures, base-frames, pressure-related assemblies, and fabricated equipment against approved ITPs, QCPs, drawings, procedures, ASME Section V/VIII/IX, ASME B31.3, API requirements, ISO standards, and client specifications.
• Witness hydrostatic/pneumatic tests in line with approved procedures and applicable ASME/API requirements, verifying calibrated instruments, test medium, pressure range, holding time, leakage acceptance, depressurization sequence, and safety controls.
• Perform and review NDT activities within Level II scope, including RT-FI, UTT, MT, and PT, ensuring compliance with approved NDT procedures, ASME Section V requirements, and project acceptance criteria.
• Execute dimensional inspection, fit-up/alignment checks, visual weld inspection, PMI review, DFT/coating checks, marking verification, and final visual inspection before mechanical release.
• Review WPS/PQR/WPQ, MTCs, NDT reports, calibration certificates, pressure test records, coating reports, dimensional reports, NCRs, and final inspection dossiers for compliance with ITP/QCP, ASME/API, ISO, and client documentation requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports, release notes, and punch-list comments, maintaining traceability between PO requirements, ITP stages, inspection notifications, test execution, NCR status, and final documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors, client representatives, QA/QC teams, and project stakeholders to close technical observations and support FAT/SAT readiness.

Mechanical R&D Engineer at Viscous Pvt. Ltd. (2023-02 – 2023-08)

• Designed and optimized mechanical components using SolidWorks, Creo, and ANSYS for concept development, design validation, and prototype refinement.
• Performed basic FEA-based stiffness and durability checks to improve component performance and reduce design iterations.
• Supported prototype manufacturing, assembly trials, tolerance refinement, dimensional verification, and design modifications based on fitment feedback.
• Prepared technical drawings, design documentation, and engineering inputs for manufacturing, quality review, and supplier coordination.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Nova Mobility (2022-01 – 2023-01)

• Planned and supervised preventive/corrective maintenance for pumps, compressors, burners, HVAC units, utilities, and mechanical support systems.
• Led a 10-member technical team during troubleshooting, breakdown response, inspection, repair, and maintenance execution activities.
• Used SAP S/4HANA and Oracle ERP for maintenance planning, work order tracking, spare parts coordination, and maintenance history updates.
• Supported root-cause troubleshooting, recurring failure analysis, and vendor coordination to improve equipment availability and task closure.

MSc in Mechatronics & Smart Technology Engineering – University of Bergamo (2023-01)

BE in Mechanical Engineering – DHA Suffa University (2017-01 – 2021-01)