KORA

CURRICULUM VITAE

VIVEK KUMAR

JOB TITLES  Certified Inspector-Welding/Piping

 API 510 Inspector
 Inspection Coordinator

EDUCATIONAL  B-Tech In Mechanical Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS

 CSWIP 3.1 - Certified Welding Inspector (110660)

CERTIFICATION /
TRAINING
 ASNT Level – II (RT, UT, MT, PT)
 API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector (97845)
 ISO 9712 RTFI

PROFESSIONAL REVIEW :

A dynamic and competent professional having with 14+ years of delivering proactive and efficient
support to good knowledge and solid experience as API Inspector, Expediting Engineer, Inspection
Engineer, Third Party Inspector & QA/QC Inspector in the field of Engineering Procurement in
construction and attended shutdowns in Oil & Gas plant and petrochemical plant, power plant.
Provided services to wide range of client from different Projects in India &Middle East.

EXPERTISE AND SKILLS :

 Inspection of all construction related activities, i.e. welding procedure, welding procedure
qualifications, welder performance qualification tests, consumable controls, handling,
Storage, erection of pipe works, painting inspection, pressure tests, punch list, pre-comm
checks, reinstatement checks, etc.
 In-process inspection in the fabrication of Piping, Pressure Vessels, structural &columns.
 Review of QCP, ITP, WPS, PQR, MTC, welder qualification test and method statements.
 Good knowledge in SMAW,GTAW & GMAW
 Familiar with various international codes and standards such as ASME sec II,V,VIII,IX,
ASME B31.3 and various relevant codes/standards such as AWS D1.1

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PROGRESSIVE CAREER SNAPSHOT & PROJECT PORTFOLIO:

PERIOD : 6th Feb to Till Date
COMPANY : KORA Co.
DESIGNATION : Inspector/Inspector

PERIOD : 19th January to 31th Dec 2023

COMPANY : Eram Talent (Secondment to ARAMCO)
PROJECT : Ras Tanura Refinery TA 2024
CLIENT : ARAMCO, Saudi Arabia
DESIGNATION : API Inspector

PERIOD : 03rd Feb 2023 to 15th Nov 2023

COMPANY : Applus Velosi (Secondment to ADNOC)
PROJECT : NGL Train 1,2,3 & 4 Capacity Enhancement Project
CLIENT : ADNOC, Abu Dhabi
DESIGNATION : Piping/ Welding & NDT Inspector

PERIOD : 14th April 2021 to 18Th November 2022

COMPANY : Energy Engineering (o.b.o) Fluor Corporation
PROJECT : LNG Canada Project/ INEOS New Energy Project
CLIENT : LNG Canada/INEOS
DESIGNATION : QA/QC Welding Inspector

PERIOD : 01st July 2020 to 31st March 2021

COMPANY : Tata Projects Limited
DESIGNATION : QA/QC Engineer

PERIOD : 02nd Feb 2020 to 14th June 2020

COMPANY : Bureau Veritas Doha LLC
PROJECT : QCHEM-II Turnaround 2020
CLIENT : Qatar Chemical Company, Qatar
DESIGNATION : QA/QC Welding Inspector

PERIOD : 08thJuly 2018 to 25th July 2019

COMPANY : Penta Global Engineering –UAE (Supplied to SK E&C)
PROJECT : Clean Fuel Project, MINA AL AHMADI Kuwait
CLIENT : Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation
DESIGNATION : QA/QC Welding Inspector

PERIOD : 16thAug 2017 to 10th June 2018

COMPANY : Energy Engineering –UAE (Supplied to Tecnicas Reunidas)
PROJECT : Al Zour Oil Refinery Project-Package 1,Kuwait
CLIENT : Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation

DESIGNATION : Inspection/Expediting Engineer

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PERIOD : 15th Jan 2017 To 31stJuly 2017

COMPANY : Tata Projects Limited
PROJECT : Blast Furnace & Coke Oven
CLIENT : JSPL, Angul.
DESIGNATION : QA/QC Engineer

PERIOD : 20thJan 2016 to 28th Dec 2016

COMPANY : Qatar Engg. & Construction Co. WLL
PROJECT : RasGas Train 1,2 & 7 Shutdown
CLIENT : RASGAS Company Limited (QATAR).
DESIGNATION :QA/QC Inspector

PERIOD : 12th Sep 2014 to 30th Oct 2015

COMPANY : H’reck Engineers Private Limited
PROJECT : Refinery Of Gas Cracker (ROGC) J3,
CLIENT : Reliance Industries Limited.
DESIGNATION :QA/QC Engineer

PERIOD : 17th March 2014 to 11th May 2014

COMPANY : Qatar Engg. & Construction Co. WLL
PROJECT : Ras Gas Train 1,2 & 5 Shutdown
CLIENT : RASGAS Company Limited (QATAR).
DESIGNATION :QA/QC Inspector

PERIOD : 10th June 2009 to 01st Dec 2013

COMPANY : Swastik Lloyd’s Engineering Private Limited
PROJECT : Coal Gasification Plant (CGP)
CLIENT : JSPL, Angul.
DESIGNATION : QC Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities :

 Replacements of Vessels Internals, Modification of Nozzle.

 Inspection of EN 12952 Boiler proper piping and appurtenances.
 Weld Procedure Qualification as per EN ISO 15614-1.
 Weld Visual as per ISO 5817.
 Having a working knowledge in gas and oil field with all kind of welding inspection techniques
for various applicable standards, welder’s performance (WQT) in production welding (WPS &
PQR) Repair welding Procedure & in welding supervision.
 Witnessing the mechanical test for PQR like bend test, hardness, tensile, Charpy impact test.
 To check & record welding parameters and verify compliance with approved Welding
Procedure Specifications (WPS) and technical procedures.
 To interview and select Welders and verify qualifications of Welders for project requirements.
 Review of project scope of work, material specification and IFC drawings for any conflict with
the requirement of the quality standards.

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 Visual Inspection of Weld Joints, Dimensional Inspection of Pipes, Interpretation of Test
Reports as Per Various Standards and Codes.
 To monitor Welder performance and their repair rates in accordance with job quality
requirements.
 Follow of QA/QC procedures, method statement and ITP
 To provide verification of electrodes backing and holding temperature including control and
issue.
 Examining visually work in progress and effectively supervising repair procedures.
 Inspecting the use of filler material depending on the base material so as they comply
approved welding procedures.
 Checking and quality inspecting welded joints during technical process and control results.
 Monitor and Control the Condition and storage of filler metals and adequacy of equipment
to be used. Inspect weld joint edge geometries, joint fit-up, preheating.
 Ensuring that all the welding related records such as weld maps, welding procedure, welder
qualification documents and calibration records of welding related equipment’s etc.
 Base material Inspection as per supplier / manufacture document/ mill certificate With respect
to type, size, quantity identification and visual inspection.
 Radiographic film interpretation and evaluation in compliance with relevant codes.
 Monitoring welding parameters during procedures qualifications for ferrous materials such as
carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless Steels and Non-Ferrous Materials Such as Titanium.
 Working with sound knowledge & experience on welding processes SMAW And GTAW
 Promotes a total quality work ethic and environment within his area of responsibility.
 Promotes a safe, organized and pleasant work environment within his area of responsibility.
 Establishes and promotes an environment of mutual respect and teamwork with all
employees.
 Raw material & welding consumable Inspection With certificates and approving for usage.
Visual weld inspection, Shell plates end bevel inspection, Shell dimension Checking, hydro test
inspection and Recording As per procedure.
 Overall responsibility for monitoring performance and reporting of NDT works are carried out
in effective
manner.
 Identify non conformances and take preventive and corrective actions.
 Lead non-conformance investigation with the relevant departments.
 Assists as necessary the Engineering department in the evaluation and correction of specific
quality control problems and issues.
 Performs QA/QC Checks, audits and reviews & maintain the Quality file system.
 Performs all other duties, tasks and initiatives contributing to the success of the company.
 Experience in Vendor Shop Expediting activities for Valves, Pressure vessel, reactor,
 To visit the construction site daily to check whether all works, materials, equipment, are in
accordance with QA/QC program, Project drawing & specification. When defective materials,
equipment, or workmanship are found, immediate action to be taken to correct them, & to
report the corrective action to the Site Supervisor.
 Preparing the weld inspection & material traceability certificate & updating the same.
 To check all repairs are perform correctly &nondestructive tests are regularly repeated.
 Coordinating with quality control departments & representing matters with the client.

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 Supervising & coordinating with work force in executing job to completion on time as per work
plan & with safety precautions/procedures.
 NDE - RT, PT, VT, oil penetrate test and MT inspection of completed welds.
 Monitoring post weld heat treatment activities (PWHT)&Review of as built drawings.
 Interpretation of UT Test, MPI Test and Radiographic Films, Witnessing Of Hydro Tests.
 Responsible For Inspection Of All Pre, Post And Final Inspection Of Activities & Analysis
 Inspection of atmospheric fractionators and crude distillation columns during
construction/maintenance & refurbishment such as verification of foundation template check,
Internal trail assembly check, Internal& External dimension checks for TSR, DCBB, Seal pan,
trap out assembly, vapor assembly chimney trap, feed distributor assembly, ladder, pipe,
platform support, Insulation ring, Stiffener ring, column davits, Pickling/ passivation and
copper sulphate check for stainless steel material, Nozzle and manway orientation check, Skirt
to dish end set-up, shell to top dish set-up Hydro test of columns, thickness verification after
fabrication, etc.
 Subsystem & system wise walk down for reinstatement and mechanical completion.
 Generating punch-list and ensuring the raised punch list has been closed.
 Verified test packages as per piping system drawing, weld maps, as built design, and as per
required specification.
 Line checking with Test Packages for punch list preparing and Punch Clearing.
 Experience in Fire and Gas system for Buildings and inspection checks as per cause and effect
diagram.
 Vendor Inspection for various commodity like Valves, Pipes, Plate, Filters etc.
 Hands on Experience in inspection of Double Bleed Ball Valves at vendor location.
 Inspection of pre blast work such as solvent cleaning, hydro jetting, etc.
 On-site inspection of abrasive blasting cleanliness level, surface profile and comparing with
Standards as per specification.
 Determination of climatic conditions (relative humidity, dew point, substrate temperature)
 Testing of blast cleaned surface for the presence of various soluble salts
 Measurement of dry film thickness on substrate by using elcometer.
 Having good experience of inspecting Columns with cladded plate, clad restoration weld
Overlay, hastelloyC-276,SS317 &410S materials.
 Having good experience in inspecting pickling & passivation using CuSO4 Solution.
 Conduct internal, external planned & unplanned inspections on all static equipment/facilities
such as Heat exchangers, Pressure vessels, tanks and piping, etc.
 To advise on repair techniques, materials selection, welding procedures, inspection and
testing requirements.
 To identify areas of concern and propose dedicated inspection procedures to follow- up their
resolution to improve plants integrity.
 Shut down Inspection carried out for Piping & Static Equipment CUI-Inspection,
 Performing UT thickness survey and corrosion rate calculations and remaining life calculations
for off-shore Piping Equipment.
 Read and review of Equipment data sheets and Previous Inspection History, Hold points such
as Fin fan coolers, Heat Exchangers, Columns, Storage Tanks.
 External and CUI Inspection of piping, pressure vessel and cone and floating roof storage
Tanks according to API.
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 Inspects plant stationary equipment by entering into vessels, boilers and towers, during
shutdowns, to check condition of equipment. Includes noting observations on cracks, pits,
thinning and any other pattern of erosion, corrosion and otherinterior failure. Makes
interpretations of findings, analyses for failure, prepares report and issues recommendation to
Inspection Supervisor.
 Review of purchase order, project specifications and identify key milestones.
 Meet and discuss with the key project personals regarding the project progress and pro-active
planning.
 Understanding current project status through site walk and interactions with down the level
production team who are responsible for the actual production.
 Identifying lags in project schedule.
 Foreseeing bottlenecks and resolving it through pro-active planning.
 Prepare Recovery plans on Orders those are behind the delivery schedule to achieve targets.
 Monitor the timely delivery of sub-contracted items.

Equipment Familiar With (Inspection & Expediting):-

1) Pressure vessel
2) Tanks
3) Reactor
4) Columns
5) Exchanger
6) Centrifugal Pumps
7) Piping
8) Pipe Line
9) Valves
10) Fittings
11) Towers
12) Structural
13) Boiler Piping

Personal Profile:

 Father Name: Sudhir Kumar Thakur

 Date of Birth: 22/04/1989

 Marital Status: Married

 Languages Known: Hindi & English.

 Nationality: Indian

 Passport Details: Passport No: W8008972, Valid up to 08/12/2032

 Skype Id : vivek.thakur2204

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