Vivek Kollat Babu

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala,

India.

QUALIFICATIONS API-510 Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector-Certificate#66398

API-570 Authorized Piping Inspector-Certificate#59636
CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector-Certificate No. 60466
ASNT NDT Level II in PT, MT, RT, UT

APPROVALS SAUDI ARAMCO Approved Inspector with SAP#80001443 for

 QM 03 - Mechanical-General
 QM 04 - Non-Destructive Examination
 QM 06 - Fabricated Piping (01)
 QM 07 - Valves (04)
 QM 12 - Coatings - Non-Critical (09)
 QM 30 - Pressure Vessels
 QM 34 - Tanks

FAMILIARITY WITH
INT’L CODES
 ASME, AWS, ANSI, ASTM, API, AWWA, NACE
 Familiar with Saudi Aramco standards
 Familiar with SSPC

FAMILIARITY WITH
 Welding Process: SMAW, GMAW, SAW, GTAW, FCAW
 Materials: CS, SS, Super Austenitic SS, Inconel, Low alloy, CuNi, Dissimilar
Metal welding
 Painting/Coating
 Fabrication and Inspection of pressure vessels, Tanks, Piping,
structural steel, heat exchangers
 Inspection and testing of Valves
 RTR pipes and fittings
 Installation of buried cross country pipelines

COMPUTER SKILLS
• WINDOWS 98/XP/7, C C++ PROGRAMMING, MS OFFICE and
AUTOCAD.

BRIEF PROFILE
SAUDI ARAMCO Approved, API-510/570 certified, and CSWIP 3.1 Certified
Inspector holding sufficient knowledge and experience in the Fabrication and
Inspection of Pressure Vessels, Structural Steel, Storage Tanks, Pipe spools etc.
Also possess competence in Material receiving Inspections for Pipes, Rolled Steel
Products, general pipe fittings, Fasteners, Gaskets etc.

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Holds experience in the fabrication and installation of buried cross country
pipeline.

Expertise in the Inspection of welded joints, Radiographic Film

interpretation, PMI testing on alloys and review of welding procedures, ITP’s and
project quality procedures. Also well versed in the basic aspects of
Painting/Galvanizing.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

May 2014 - Present ERAM INTERNATIONAL, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Vendor Inspector

 Shop inspection of General Mechanical Items such as Valves, Pipes, Fittings, Structural steel etc.
 Conducting Pre Inspection Meeting (PIM) for assigned project in the presence of the client and the
manufacturer.
 Preparation of the Inspection test plan, Review WPS/PQR/WQT/QC procedures/relevant QC
documents/Test packages.
 Perform material receiving inspections.
 Inspection of pressure vessels, Fit up & dimensional inspection on stage by stage/ Hydro &
Pneumatic testing/ blasting & coating inspection/ welding and NDT inspection of the same during
production.
 Witness manufacturing, welding, dimensional/visual inspection, hydro & pneumatic testing of the line
pipes.
 QC activities related to Fabrication/Erection/Inspection of atmospheric storage tanks,
piping, heat exchangers, pressure vessels and structural steel in accordance with
API/ASME/ASTM/AWS codes and standards.
 Witnessing of PMI verification of alloy materials.
 Witnessing of Ferrite content test of materials.
 Receiving inspection of materials which includes, but not limited to Valves, Flanges, Elbows, Tees,
Gaskets, Stud bolts, Machine bolts, Hot rolled plates, Steel pipes, and Structural steel.
 Hydro testing of valves.
 Review of final dossiers prior to acceptance of the products.

PAINTING/COATING:

 Witnessing all painting related activities like measuring the climatic conditions, blotter test, surface
preparation, surface profile using testex film and comparator, painting, WFT, DFT, Adhesion and
holiday testing.
 Inspection of coating systems like Inorganic zinc, coal tar epoxy, alkyd, emulsion, FBE, LPE, PP and
concrete as per the project requirements.
 Performing inspection of cement lined pipes as per AWWA standard.

September 2013 – April 2014 SGS INSPECTION SERVICES KSA

Vendor Inspector/Project Mechanical Inspector.
 Shop inspection of General Mechanical Items such as Valves, Pipes, Fittings, Structural steel etc. for
various Aramco and Non Aramco projects.

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 Preparation of the Inspection test plan, Review WPS/PQR/WQT/QC procedures/relevant QC
documents/Test packages.
 Perform the material receiving inspection for pressure and non-pressure parts, in compliance of
purchase order requirements.
 Conducting fit up inspection before welding, monitoring welding activity and final inspection after
welding.
 Witnessing NDT activities on the welded joints and reviewing the RT films.
 Witness the hydrostatic test for tank, pressure vessels as per the manufacturer standard procedure
and purchase order requirements.
 Monitoring weather conditions prior to surface preparation, reviewing blotter test records, surface
profile measurement, wet & dry film thicknesses, holiday check for immersion service and fire water
linings.
 Witness of material packing prior to shipment.
 Perform final Inspection of valves, flanges, fittings, gaskets, fasteners, structural at the stockers
place.
 Witness of gasket verification and flange bolt tightening.
 Review the material test certificate to verify the chemical compositions, mechanical properties, heat
treatment requirements & NDT as per the relevant ASTM, API, ASME standards and the Purchase
requirement.
 Witness of hydrostatic test for valves (pneumatic test of body, seat and back seat), CS and RTR pipes
and fittings as per relevant API, MSS and ASME standards.
 Witness of marking, visual dimensional inspection of the material.
 Produce a detailed report of the inspection to the client.
 Worked as Mechanical Inspector for Saudi Aramco project inspection department in Shaybah NGL-1
pipeline project.
 Conducting Inspections based on RFI’s from the Contractor.
 Inspection of normal-tie in joints at the time of pipe stringing.
 Witnessing Pipe lowering Inspection and Holiday testing prior to burial.
 Inspections of Temperature tie in joints.
 Responding to daily RFI’s through QMIS.
 Coating Inspection of thrust anchor spools.
 Witnessing the horizontal directional drilling at Road crossings.
 Highlighting Standard violations/Proactive notifications/Safety violations to GIS
supervisor.
 Document review based on the applicable standards/specification/approved
drawing/material requisitions etc.
PAINTING / COATING:
 Witness all painting related activities like measuring the climatic conditions, blotter test, surface
preparation, surface profile using testex film and comparator, painting, WFT, DFT, Adhesion &
holiday testing.
 Inspection of galvanised products.

September 2010 – August 2013 Gulf Steel Works, KSA.

QA/QC Inspector (Mechanical/Welding/Painting)

Responsibilities (But not limited to)

.
 Preparation of ITP’s, Weld Maps and Weld Test plans based on the Material purchase requisitions,
Approved Equipment data sheet, minutes of PIM and applicable International/Saudi Aramco
standards, codes and specifications.

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 Conduct material receiving Inspection to verify the compliance of the received material with the
requirements underlined in MPR, Approved equipment data sheet and other applicable
codes/specifications.
 Witnessing the Composition check of alloy materials/Overlay welding using positive material
identification test.
 Verification of the traceability and compliance of the Carbon steel materials with supporting MTC’s.
 Verification of the Fit up dimensional Inspection and edge preparations with reference to the
Approved drawing/Applicable Standards/Applicable PIP norms.
 Verification and validation of the calibration certification of welding machines /Electrode baking
ovens/Holding ovens/Pressure gauges and Inspection gauges as per the requirements.
 Monitoring the workmanship at all stages of the Job.
 Welder Qualification verification before commencement of any welding activity.
 Updating the Welder qualification continuity records.
 Inspections before, during and after welding.
 Final visual and dimensional Inspection.
 Coordinate to perform NDT as required and review of the NDT reports.
 Radiographic film interpretation.
 Coordinating with PWHT technician and reviewing the reports and PWHT charts after the PWHT.
 Interpreting codes, standards, specifications, and maintaining Quality surveillance, Ensured that
appropriate processes & procedures had been maintained by the workshop personnel.
 Was Instrumental In Raw material and consumable inspection, Fabrication and related inspection,
qualifications and welding equipments and related inspection
 Witness NDT Test UT, MT, PT, Leak Test, visually accepted joints to cope up with the NDT
percentage requirements per line class.
 Closely Monitor the performance of welders, repair of welds, analyses the causes and initiate
preventive and corrective actions.
 Was Instrumental in Punch Listing, hydro testing of the equipments, and Coating Inspections.
 Initiates internal NCR for any substandard workmanship/Standard violations or any other
discrepancies.

Projects Handled in GSW SSD and PED Shops:

 Structural fabrication of Aluminium smelter building for BECHTEL MAADEN Project.

 Structural fabrication for PETROFAC SA for Karan Utilities project.
 Structural fabrication for JGC / SAUDI ARAMCO for Tanajib Aramco.
 Structural fabrication for SAMSUNG ENGG SA / SAUDI ARAMCO for JERP.
 Structural fabrication for DAELIM / SAUDI ARAMCO for JERP.
 Structural fabrication for GCC / PAL CORPORATION for Ma’aden Ras-Al-Khair project.
 Structural fabrication of pipe rack for TECHNICAS REUNIDAS / SAUDI ARAMCO for their Manefa
project.
 Structural fabrication of WASIT gas processing unit for S.K.E.C / SAUDI ARAMCO.
 Structural fabrication of stadium for Al-JIBURI CONTRACTING CO. for BASRAH sports city, IRAQ.

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 AGR STRIPPER equipment fabrication for S.K.E.C for WASIT gas processing unit.
 Storage tank fabrication for Sabic industries.
 Pipe spools fabrication for Doosan heavy industries.
 Second stage discharge silencer repair job for Kobelco Engineering Company.
 De mineralized water storage tank fabrication for Samsung Saudi Arabia/Saudi Aramco.
 Involved in the inspection of Pressure vessels and storage tanks for various other Saudi
Aramco/Sabic projects.

Structural Steel Inspection

 Preparation of ITP’s.
 Review of QC documents such as WPS, PQR, material test certificates, Welder
qualification records, NDT procedures and NDT personnel qualification records.
 Visual inspection of raw materials.
 In process inspection of fabrication tolerances.
 In process welding inspection and final visual and dimensional inspection.
 Coordinate and witness NDT as applicable.
 Review of NDT reports
 Initiate internal NCR for ant discrepancy.
 Inspection of surface preparation and painting activities.
 Preparation for shipment and final inspection.

Pressure Vessel Inspection

 Review of material test certificates, verification of identification and traceability.

 Coordinating and witnessing of PMI testing for alloy steels/Overlay welding.
 Preparation of ITP’s
 Review of QC documents such as WPS, PQR, Welder qualification records, NDT procedures, NDT
personnel qualification records, PMI/PWHT/Hardness Test procedures as applicable.
 Verification of fabrication tolerances.
 Inspection of shell plate longitudinal seam as well as circumferential seam fit up.
 Coordination of NDT as applicable.
 Review of NDT reports and radiographic film interpretation.
 Coordinating and witnessing of MPT of bevel edges if applicable.
 Inspection of nozzle orientation and elevation.
 Inspection of nozzle fit up and RF pad fit up.
 Checking the ovality of shell plates.
 Checking the elevation and orientation of internal as well as external attachments.
 Internal visual inspection of small vessels before closure.
 Final visual and dimensional inspection.
 Coordinate and witness WFMT/MPT as applicable.
 Conduct PWHT of the vessel if applicable.

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 Conducting hardness test if applicable.

 Coordinating and witnessing NDT after PWHT if applicable.
 Witnessing hydro testing of the vessel.
 Inspection of surface preparation of the vessel.
 Inspection of painting.
 Inspection of name plates and stamping of the vessel.
 Preparation for shipment.
 Coordinate and witness PMI/Ferrite test as applicable.

Tank Inspection Activities

 Preparation of ITP.
 Review of QC documents such as WPS, PQR, material test certificates, Welder qualification records,
NDT procedures and NDT personnel qualification records.
 Annular Plates, Bottom Plates, Roof plates laying and fit up inspection.
 Inspection of Shell Plates vertical fit up & Horizontal fit up.
 Modification of tanks with shell patch plates fit up inspection.
 Inspection of nozzle orientation and fit up inspection with RF pads.
 Carry out RF pad pneumatic test, Bottom & Roof plates vacuum box testing.
 Carry out inspection of Oil Penetrant test or MPI for shell plates with bottom plate’s fillet weld.
 PT of shell plates Vertical seam & circumference seam back chipping inspection.
 Review of RT film for shell plates vertical seam and circumference seam.
 Carry out inspection of Peaking and Bending of shell plates.
 Checks the plumpness and ovality of the Vertical storage tanks with application codes.
 Carry out Hydro test as per client requirements.

May 2009 – August 2010 JSW Energy Ratnagiri Ltd.

(QA/QC Engineer)

Projects Undergone for the following client: JSW Energy Ratnagiri Ltd-Design by
Shanghai electric corporation, China.

Responsibilities (But not limited to)

 Fabrication, Erection and Quality checking of various piping systems.

 Detailed study of P&ID’s and isometric drawings of heat flow systems, oil flow systems and
equipment layouts.
 Planning and Execution/Quality checking of various piping systems.
 Conducting regular meetings with contractor’s to discuss on the daily progress of the work.
 Preparation of punch list based on the priority
 Performed the duties of the welding Inspector and Inspection and acceptance of weld fit- up as per
WPS. Tracking the NDE clearance of the welds, monitoring weld consumables control activities,
control of welder’s qualifications validity as per qualification register, control of welding in accordance
with the approved WPSs, tracking heat treatment, reporting to Senior Welding Inspector.

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 Test Pack Punching, Line checking as per P&ID, ISO Drawings, and Witness of Hydro/Pneumatic test.
 Inspection of Incoming Materials, Interpretation and evaluation of radiography films according to the
acceptance criteria in the applicable standards/Codes.
 Ensuring that the NDT inspections are completed in accordance with the requirements, defined in the
test procedures.
 Review of Radiographic films, inspection of different types of valves and fittings.
 Pre-assembly inspection to meet the client requirements, Hydro/Pneumatic testing of all
piping/pipelines as per approved procedures, witnessing the PWHT, Hardness tests and NDT as per
the ITP.
 Monitoring and recording different parameters in welding during welding such as filler wires and
electrodes, polarities, preheat maintenance; inter pass temperature and cleaning, heat input, NDE
requirement etc.

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