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Magdeburg, Germany

Experience

Jul 2012 - Sep 2022

10 years 3 months

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sr. QA/QC Engineer

Aries Marine & Engineering Services

Pressure vessels stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
Storage tanks inspections
Valves, spools, fittings inspections
Furnace inspection
Casting and forging inspection
Burners inspection
Compressors inspection
Valve testing, VI, DI and PMI inspection
Pipe spooling stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
Structural steel prefabrication stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
Welder qualification witnessing, welding procedure preparation, welder certificate renewal
Hydro test witnessing, pneumatic test witnessing
Dimensional inspection, structural alignment and bolt tightening inspection
Coating condition monitoring services
Coating pull-off test witnessing and report endorsement as a TPI
Powder coating inspection on behalf of client
Blasting and coating inspection with chloride and visual test as per client specification as a TPI
Galvanizing inspection and report endorsement as a TPI agency
Material receiving inspection and report submission as a TPI agency
MTC review and mechanical test witnessing for material identification
Pre-shipment inspection and load-out inspection at ports
Stage wise witness and report submission according to ITP as a TPI agency
Quality audit to subcontractor on behalf of client
Quality plan and ISO documentation preparation for client
Project final dossier and manufacturer data report (MDR) review and endorsement as a TPI

Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

1 year

Chennai, India

QA/QC Inspector

Kamal Engineering

Material receiving inspection
Structural and piping fabrication inspection, erection and piping pre-commissioning activities
Monitor, review and implement QA/QC procedures as per client requirements
Verify delivery condition of steels as per purchase order and mill test certificates to ensure compliance with codes and client specifications
Assess material usability or disposition based on observations, comments and recommendations
Check material traceability and transit damages against packing list and delivery note for free issue materials
Raise NCRs for nonconforming materials
Coordinate with inspectors and TPI/class for receipt inspections and test witnessing
Perform dimensional, visual and certificate review of incoming materials like filler wires and electrodes
Prepare and review material receiving inspection reports (MRIR) and overage, shortage and damage reports
Review scope of work, specifications and related codes and standards of awarded projects
Assign inspection and NDT activities to subordinates and manage NDT technicians
Interpret AFC drawings, codes, standards and specifications for acceptance or rejection
Educate, train and conduct awareness sessions for production team on project quality and error prevention
Collate and report quality statistics of project activities including defect rates
Represent QC in project meetings and update status daily and weekly
Coordinate quality activities with clients, contractors and TPI
Maintain office ethics among QC staff
Ensure inspection activities follow approved ITP and reports are documented timely
Conduct and witness PQR and WQT tests for welders
Check welding parameters before, during and after welding for SAW, SMAW, GTAW and FCAW
Verify calibration of welding machines and tools including baking and holding ovens
Perform visual and dimensional inspections as per WPS requirements
Arrange and witness NDT of weld joints and maintain reports
Interpret radiographic films and review reports
Prepare requests and reports for welding activities including fit-up, weld visual and dimensional inspection, repair rate, weekly and summary weld reports, weld tracking, PMI, hardness and PWHT reports
Conduct and witness hydro tests as per client requirements
Monitor production activities for continuous quality improvement
Raise inspection checklists as per daily activity
Establish, implement and maintain quality systems in accordance with client and industry codes, standards and specifications
Prepare welding documents for hydro test packages including summary, NDT, RTFI reports, checklists and weld maps
Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities in fabrication, welding and quality systems
Document quality records and maintain calibration certificates, personnel certifications and batch test certificates for consumables

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (11 years) and Construction (1 year).

Manufacturing

Construction

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (11 years), Operations (1 year), and Production (1 year).

Quality Assurance

Operations

Production

Summary

A result-driven professional with total 11+ years of experience in Quality Assurance & Quality Control in oil & gas and power industry both offshore/onshore construction & installation.
Provide QA/QC support on assigned functional area(s) to ensure that products or services provided were in accordance with quality requirement.
Directed quality control activities and implemented effective techniques to bring efficiency in operations to improve quality standards & achieve maximum cost savings.
Facilitated effective implementation of Quality Management Systems throughout the organization.
Encouraged quality culture through creative & innovative ideas and campaigning.
Reviewed the customer specifications, supervised & assisted QC inspectors with respect to appraisals, discipline, training & development in accordance with the company standards; provided effective resolutions to customer complaints and visited customer ends for resolving QC related issues.
Exhibited leadership in identifying & verifying quality issues or trends in the assigned area or product based on data from a variety of sources; suggesting corrective actions for the same in coordination with project management, engineering & purchasing departments.
Impressive success in implementing various standards to improve the product quality & services, establishing KPIs, monitoring and measuring performance followed by evaluating and improving the same continually.
Expertise in inspecting & monitoring welding (WPS/PQR), NDE, PWHT, coating, materials, equipment, vendor inspections and management.
Strong foundation in international level NDT disciplines and QA/QC inspections.
Conducted safety workshops/trainings, job specific training, monthly safety bulletin, first aid and firefighting training classes as per the requirements of industrial/ academic fraternity.
Good exposure with hands on experience in structural, piping welding, coating inspections and conditional surveys.
Good exposure in heavy structure fabrication and assembly.
Implemented standards and ensured adherence to quality standards through in-process checks.
Conducted internal audit and supplier audit.

Skills

Computer Skills

Ms Office Such As Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint
Catia
Pro-e
Autocad
Solidworks Basics

Areas Of Expertise

Project Quality Management
Quality Risk Management
Root Cause Analysis (Rca)
Statistical Analysis
Piping And Vessel Fabrication
Project Planning
Quality Management Systems
Cost Control
Welding, Painting, Ndt
Conflict Management
Resource Allocation And Candidate Selection
Internal Audits And Supplier Audits
Supplier Evaluation
Training And Development
Resource Planning

Knowledge Purview

Asme Sec Ix, Sec I, Sec Ii, Sec V, Sec Viii Div. 1, Asme B31.1, B31.3, Api 510, Api 1104, Api 650, Api 653, Aws D1.1, Iso, Nace Standards, Sspc Standards, Shell Deps, Norsok Std (M101, M601, M501), Eemua And Marine Class Rules
Material Inspection & Vendor Management
Good Exposure With Hands On Experience In Different Materials, Like Carbon Steel, Ltcs, Alloy Steels, Stainless Steels, Duplex & Super Duplex Steel

Languages

English

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

Malayalam

Advanced

Tamil

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

University of Kannur

B-TECH DEGREE · MECHANICAL ENGINEERING · Kannur, India

Certifications & licenses

ASNT NDE certification level-II in MPI, PT, RT and UT

IIT Training Institute

CSWIP 3.1 LEVEL 2 Certified

TWI, UK

Certified Professional AutoCAD 2012

ISO 9001:2015, Lead Auditor, Quality Management Systems

PMP® Certification Training Course

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Training– Level I

Profile

Created

December 2022

Last Update

July 2024

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Where is Prashob based?

Prashob is based in Magdeburg, Germany.

What languages does Prashob speak?

Prashob speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), Malayalam (Advanced), Tamil (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Prashob have?

Prashob has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Prashob has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 7 months. Note that Prashob may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Prashob be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Prashob would be well-suited for roles such as: Sr. QA/QC Engineer, QA/QC Inspector.

What is Prashob's latest experience?

Prashob's most recent position is Sr. QA/QC Engineer at Aries Marine & Engineering Services.

What companies has Prashob worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Prashob has worked for Aries Marine & Engineering Services.

Which industries is Prashob most experienced in?

Prashob is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Construction.

Which business areas is Prashob most experienced in?

Prashob is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Prashob worked in recently?

Prashob has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Prashob worked in recently?

Prashob has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Prashob's education?

Prashob holds a Bachelor in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING from University of Kannur.

Does Prashob have any certificates?

Prashob has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: ASNT NDE certification level-II in MPI, PT, RT and UT, CSWIP 3.1 LEVEL 2 Certified, and Certified Professional AutoCAD 2012.

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