Curriculum Vitae
Personal information
Name RAJU VENKATASAMY
Nationality Indian
Date of Birth 1993
Gender Male
Educational Qualification ◼ Mechanical Engineering (2012-2015) in Indian Institution of
Engineers.
◼ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (2009-2012) in Jaya
Polytechnic College, under control of DOTE, Chennai.
Technical Qualification ◼ Welding Inspector CSWIP 3.1
NDT Level II (ASNT & ISO) qualified in the following testing
methods
◼ Eddy Current Testing (ECT) – ASNT-TC-IA & EN ISO 9712
◼ Ultrasonic Testing (UT) – ASNT-TC-IA
Software Skills
◼ Olympus Multiview (6.1R)/ Eddyfi Ectane2 (4.2R)
◼ MicrosoftOffice2010/2013
◼ Operating System (Windows XP/7/8/8.1/10)
Equipment’s handled By
• Technique: ECT, RFET, NFET & IRIS
• ECA & NFA
• Equipment Model: MS5800\ Ectane 2
• Make: Olympus \ Eddyfi
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• Technique: Scorpion
• Equipment Model: B-Scan
• Make: Eddyfi
• Technique: Vacuum Box Testing
• Equipment Model: V750 LED/V400 D
• Make: Eddyfi
• Technique: Boroscope
• Equipment Model: GE Mentor
• Make: GE Inspection
Professional Experience 1. Multi Discipline QA/QC Inspector - May 2022 – Present (Citadel
Engineering Company)
• Perform Stage wise Third-Party Inspection (TPI) for Gulf Keystone, DNO &
Dana Gas for Pressure Vessel Inspection during fabrication as per ASME
Sec VIII and as per client request.
• Perform Stage wise welding, non-destructive test and painting inspection in
accordance with approved ITP.
• Responsible for timely inspection during fabrication, proactive in the
prevention of non-conformance and problem resolution.
• Ensure that required non-destructive test is done on structural and piping
welds.
• Review radiographic films and NDT reports.
• Monitor welding of piping spools and structural members.
• Perform in process and final welding inspection.
• Check calibration of measuring instrument at worksite.
• Witness all the specified tests in the painting ITP.
• Perform painting material inspection and other material inspection.
• Ensure that paint materials are stored and handled in accordance with
approved painting
• procedure and Company general specification.
• Ensure that blast medium and painting materials conform to project
specification.
• Ensure that surface preparation blast profile cleanliness meet requirements.
• Monitor wet film thickness during application and dry film thickness and re-
coating intervals.
• Prepare daily inspection report on the work in progress.
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• Provide technical assistance to Contractor and Subcontractor as required or
necessary towards compliance to specifications and requirements.
• Report any problem immediately to hierarchy and QA/QC Leader.
• Ensure that Contractor and Subcontractor properly prepare, organize and file
all documentation related to the works.
2. FREELANCER IN UAE (2022 JANUARY-2022 APRIL) Construction in
Abu Dhabi
Designation: QC-Piping/Welding for Flare line in ADNOC Sour Gas Plant
• Verify that the quality related site activities are in accordance with the
applicable codes and standards.
• Preparation and review of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) along with
the supporting Procedure Qualification Record (PQR).
• Register Welder Certifications and monitor quality programs to ensure welder
certification and performance are being maintained in accordance with
governing codes and standards.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on weld repair, identify and implement
corrective & preventive measures.
• Proactively informing Inspectors about the lessons learned of past projects
through lessons learned sessions.
• Witnessing of Welding, NDT, PMI and PWHT Activities.
• Maintain on daily basis from the start of fabrication, a Quality Control record
detailing fabrication, material traceability, welder and welding procedure
identification.
• Also maintain NDT records, heat treatment details and hydro test records of
Piping and pressure vessel. These records shall be completed on daily basis
and reflect the exact status of weld production, welder record, NDT, Stress
Relieving and hydro test completion.
• Prior to Testing verify pressure gauges, safety relief valves calibration
certificate and witnessing the Hydro/Pneumatic test, layup and
reinstatement as per project ITP and approved procedure.
• Lead focus assessment and quality walk down at site with QC Inspectors and
respective construction personnel to improve quality awareness.
• Control all NCR reports and undertake remedial action.
• Monitor, Record and Clearing of QC Related Punch Items.
3. FREELANCER IN UZBEKISTAN 2021 MAY to DECEMBER
Designation: QC Welding Inspector for Process Line at UZ-KOR GAS
CHEMICAL
• Monitoring quality control for each section of work as per PQP, Method of
statement, ITP & specification.
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• Preparation and review of all welding related procedures for company
approval like shop & field fabrication procedure, welding consumable handling
& storage procedure, weld repair procedure, back purging procedure, gap
control procedure etc.
• Plan, control and perform inspections and tests on discipline Responsible and
managing inspectors in the disciplines for which he’s Responsible.
• Witnessing and verify the Welding procedure Qualification Test (WPQT) &
Welder Qualification Test (WQT).
• Check the Fit-up of Annular Plates, Bottom Plates, and Shell Plates as per
Approved Drawing.
• Inspect the Orientation of the tank nozzles and Door Location.
• Inspect all the Testing activities such as Diesel chalk Test etc.
• Follow the Quality Control Intervention Points on the ITP
(Surveillance, Witness, Hold points and Record Review).
• Preparation and review of project weld status report, welder repair rate
report, welder repair assessment & tracer report, weld summary, welder
performance and NDT tracking system report which are to be submitted to
company on a weekly basis.
• Witness Air Blowing, Hydro Test, Service Test, Pneumatic Test and Flushing.
• Review Test Packages for the Line Checking, Document Reviews and Punch
Lists.
• Final Release and Signoff of Test packages.
• Monitoring and closing of NCR or any kind of violation by evaluating root cause
and implementing corrective and preventive actions agreed by all involved
parties.
• Participate in weekly quality meetings with client and contractor management
team, Conducting Quality Control training for Quality team.
. 4. FREELANCER IN INDIA (2021 MARCH – APRIL) SHUT DOWN
Designation: QC Welding Inspector for repair joints
• Review of inspection and Test plan (ITP) as per QC-Procedure,
Client Specification and Approved Drawing.
• Stamp and sign all documents/test reports/certificates reviewed,
inspections witnessed.
• Inspection of joints fit up, alignment and dimensional accuracy as per
drawing requirements.
• Quality violations controlled through regular tool box meeting with the
construction.
5. MULTI DISCIPILINE INSPECTOR IN QATAR (2020 JANUARY – 2021
JANUARY)
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Designation: QA/QC for plant extension Project
• Assist in the review and development of quality procedures, Quality plan,
Quality report, method statements, Welding procedures, ITP’s, PQP,
inspection checklists and traceability logs.
• All Inspection shall be carried out based on approved documents as per the
updated latest SDRL (Standard Document Requirement Lists) issued by the
document control.
• Receive RFI (Request for Inspection), liaise with the client’s representative
and carry out inspections as per the ITP. Manage the inspection process
with the aim to have all RFI approved by the client.
• Check for weld joint preparations, fit-up alignment and dimensional tolerances.
• Implement and monitor proper storage, handling and usage of welding
equipment, welding filler rods and monitor all calibrated equipment for validity.
• Carry out internal inspections of the work place monitoring the works
against the required specifications, identify discrepancies and provide advice
and guidance to the construction team on specification and workmanship.
• Any error in inspection has Cost/delivery impact and leads to delay in
project and causes excessive usage of materials. Make decisions related to
inspection, welding material and NDT tests. Perform other decisions in
consultation with QA/QC Engineer.
• Reviews & verifies Welding inspection & NDT reports (MPT, RT & PT) on
all welding joints prior to finalization & acceptance of its certificates.
• Issue NCR to Project Management Team where works/materials are not
conforming to specification and pose a risk to the product. Ensure root cause
analysis is conducted identifying corrective action and follow up until
implementation is complete.
• Monitor, Record and Clearing of QC Related Punch Items.
• Coordinate with construction, testing group, and QC department in the
preparation test requirement of each pack and facilitate close out of any
outstanding punch items before and after the pressure tests.
Check and inspect the gaskets, valves prior to the reinstatement acceptance as
per latest
• drawings for construction, code and specification standards.
6. GULF QUALITY CONTROL [Link]. SAUDI ARABIA (2019 JANUARY
–2020 JANUARY)
• Designation: Lead Tube Inspector & Analyzer
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchanger using ECT, RFET, MFL at Maritime
Industrial Services Arabia Co. Ltd. in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchanger & Fin fan cooler using ECT, RFET &
IRIS at
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Saudi Base Oil Company (LUBEREF) in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchanger & condenser using ECT, RFET & IRIS
at Saudi Arabian Fertilizer Company (SAFCO) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchanger & Fin fan cooler using ECT & IRIS at
Arabian Petrochemical Company (PETROKEMYA) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
7. FREELANCER IN INDIA (2018 AUGUST- 2019 JANUARY)
SHUTDOWN
▪ Tube Inspection for Fin fan cooler using MFL & IRIS at Mangalore Refinery
&
Petro Chemicals Limited, Mangalore under Reliability Inspection Services.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchanger & Fin fan cooler using ECT, RFET &
IRIS at
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Andhra Pradesh under Aruntech
Industrial services Pvt Ltd.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Ex-changer & Fin fan cooler using RFET NFT&
IRIS at
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Kochi under Astron Certification
India.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Ex-changer & Fin fan cooler using ECT, RFET,
NFET &
IRIS at Bharat Oman Refineries Limited, Madhya Pradesh under Astron
Certification India.
8. ARUN TECH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, INDIA (2015
JUNE-2018 JULY)
• Designation: Lead Inspection Engineer
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchanger &Fin fan cooler using ECT, RFET &
IRIS at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, vizag, Andhra Pradesh.
▪ Tube Inspection for Pressure Vessels using NFT, MFL & IRIS at Chambal
Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, Kota, Rajasthan.
▪ Tube Inspection for Pressure Vessel using ECT &IRIS at Thirumalai
Chemicals Ltd,Tamil Nadu.
▪ Tube Inspection for cooler using RFET at Indian Oil Corporation Limited,
Barauni Refinery, Begusarai, Bihar.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchanger & Fin fan cooler using RFET, MFL&
IRIS at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mumbai.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchangers using ECT at Hindustan Zinc
Limited,Rajasthan.
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▪ Tube Inspection for Cooler using ECT at Brakes India Private Ltd, Chennai.
▪ Tube Inspection for Cooler using ECT at Sterlite Industries India Ltd, Tamil
Nadu.
▪ Tube Inspection for Heat Exchanger using RFET at Hindustan Oil
Exploration Company Ltd, Tamil Nadu.
▪ Scorpion B-Scan on Tanks at Sterlite Industries India Ltd, Tamil Nadu.
▪ Scorpion B-Scan on Tanks at Hindustan Zinc Limited, Rajasthan.
▪ Surface Eddy Current on Plate Heat Exchangers at Dow Chemical
International PvtLtd, Chennai.
Mother tongue(s) TAMIL
Other language(s) Understanding
languages Speaking Writing
Listening Reading
Languages English Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
TAMIL Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
TELUGU Excellent Good Excellent Good
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