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Bapuraj Narayanagowda

Jubail,Eastern Province

Summary

Experienced and dedicated Project Quality leader who specializes in developing effective and compliant processes and procedures for complex infrastructure, oil & gas, Power & Utilities, Green Energy and Building projects. Utilizes extensive knowledge of QMS, Project management, Quality inspections, auditing, surveillance, data analytics, technical documentation with Artificial Intelligence focus to provide solid advice and counseling to stakeholders. Is highly skilled in all aspects of Quality Management, management systems certifications and QMS Auditing, is able to quickly identify areas for improvement and facilitate solutions. Is effective in leading cross-disciplinary teams to successful completion of projects through facilitation and focus on project quality deliverables, KPIs and requirements.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

E & I QC Lead

Applus+
2024.12 - 2026.01
  • Administered MRI, RFI for the following shutdown and Defective Note scope of works. Reviewed and approved Material submittals, ITP and method statements.
  • GIS Substation LV cable pulling, testing & termination, LV SG testing of IR, Continuity, phase sequence, panel function, rack-in & rack-out, Trip test( Long time, Short time and Ground), PSA to SCADA verification, signals and commands from SG, PSA and SCADA.
  • Instrument tubing, Analyzer installation, instrument tubing tie-in connection for drain pipe.
  • Condenser pot and accessories installation for Steam, water and gas lines.
  • AGR Propane rotor upgrade Electrical MV cable HI pot test and Motor Solo Run
  • GIS substation SF6 gauges calibration and alarms check
  • Pressure & Flow transmitter installation, HRSG Skid installation.
  • Jazan Integrated Gasification and Power Company (JIGPC)

Site QC Manager

Tamimi Global Co
2023.09 - 2024.11
  • Instrumental in managing QA/QC activities for the Neom Community 1 north area accommodation 669 units, Tiran Island MOD Facilities , 5040 Professional Village Accommodation units and Qiddiya D&B worker village – 40000 bed spaces(1 to 8)
  • Prepared, submitted, and updated within specified time the Quality Deliverables as per the Schedule Q of Neom and Schedule 13 of Qiddiya Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Managed QC resources mobilization, client interviews and approvals as per the project requirements.
  • Monitoring Daily WIR and MIR for Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT disciplines
  • Preparation and submission of daily and two weeks quality look ahead schedule to the client.
  • Administered the Kick off meetings for the major fabrication, construction activities, prefabrication meetings, Factory acceptance tests and surveillance visits to vendors.
  • Prepared and submitted to client, monthly quality reports, NCR status reports, weekly quality walkthrough with consultant and client and subsequent weekly quality minutes of meetings.
  • Prepared successfully final Hand-over documentation for the project.
  • Prepared and monitored Project Quality Indicators for the project.
  • Nonconformance corrective action and closure
  • Monitored rectification of snag lists and closure
  • Monitored testing and commissioning of major systems of the project.

Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecom Supervisor

Gulf Business Contracting Co.
2020.06 - 2023.08
  • Successfully managed start to end installations of Communication Systems, SCS Systems, Radio systems, PCCTV Systems, In plant Voice Paging Systems, Outside Plant Fiber and copper backbone systems, Analog telephone systems for 9 Gas compression Plans(GCP), 7 Liquid Separation Stations(LSS)and 4 Operation Support Buildings(OSB) and Installation, testing and commissioning of RTU units for 400 Gas wells.
  • Administered the installation of RTUs, field testing of various instruments, loop checking, I/O mapping with Scada control center, troubleshooting and completing the commissioning.
  • Request for inspection management, initiation, site witness with PID inspector, getting approval of RFI and supporting invoicing process without delays.
  • Supported Engineering team in accommodating site related changes, Mark-up drawings and As-Built drawings.
  • Participated in configuration of various subsystems, trouble shooting and pre-commissioning.
  • Verified and approved all site-related material requisition forms, coordinated with procurement department when problems encountered, monitored the timely delivery of material to site, and oversee inflow/outflow reports of site store materials.
  • Coordinated with Interface contractors in resolving critical issues, technical queries, issues related to as per site conditions.

QA/QC Manager

SR Engineering & Contracting Co.
2017.04 - 2020.05
  • Instrumental in managing Construction projects, Preparation and Implementation of Project Quality Plan, Construction site monitoring by delegating multidiscipline QA/QC inspectors in various construction activities of Civil, structural, architectural, MEP, Special systems, HCIS Compliant systems, Mechanical structural erection systems.
  • Preparation, review and multi-site implementation of Quality plans, ITP, Method statement, project execution procedures.
  • Implementation of quality inspection by issuing relevant request for inspection (RFI) and obtaining approval after completion of the activity.
  • Planning, scheduling and conducting Quality Audits to Subcontractors and Pre-fabrication Workshops on site.
  • Maintaining the Project Quality documentation up-dated and properly filed, including certificates of tests and reports and records duly completed and signed by the parties involved (Client, Subcontractor, Authorities, third party and external origin documents)
  • Developed and implemented surveillance, corrective and preventive actions, and process improvements within construction activities, which drove a 98.99% project quality success rate
  • Obtained design approval by the High Commission of Industrial Security for integrated security systems at the Marafiq Sea water cooling project security fences and systems.
  • Managed inspection notifications for civil, electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical construction activities to obtain 100% client acceptance.

QMS Auditor

Intertek global Limited
Abu Dhabi
2014.10 - 2017.03
  • Serving as the Client Representative QMS Auditor - Projects for the ADNOC Civil Projects Unit, conducting robust construction services inspections, audits, surveillances and making recommendations for improvement.
  • Performing review, implementation and follow up with respect to contract agreement, project quality plan, project HSE plan, ITP, method statement, project execution plan and relevant Management System Requirements (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001: 2004 & BS OHSAS 18001: 2007 and ISO 50001 standards)
  • Performing assessment on environmental management and sustainability for the Villas and Green building projects.
  • Reviewing material approvals, material verification records against project specifications, project schedule and procurement schedules.
  • Verifying Inspection and test records for various constructions activities against inspection and test plans, method statements, specifications and drawings for MEP, ELV AND Civil installation works performed by the Contractors.
  • Conducting inspections and audits on independent testing laboratory, verifying the various test reports for correctness.
  • Conducting inspections and audits on various vendors/subcontractors and suppliers, which includes concrete batching plants and fabrication workshops.
  • Preparation of QHSE audits plans, audit opening, closing presentations, leading and conducting audits, audit reports and nonconformance reports.
  • Preparing and presenting reports on non-conformance issues and recommendations, and following up after audits to close out issues within established timelines and budgets.
  • Verification of project close-out reports as per the contract agreement
  • Conducting special surveillance inspections and audits on fire safety and QHSE system requirements and submitting reports.
  • Participating in weekly, monthly meetings and providing inputs.

Telecom Engineer

Sepam Qatar WLL
Doha
2013.09 - 2014.09
  • Successfully completed multiple projects for the Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar including a perimeter security enhancement project, terminal operations center project, and Qatar Airways Operation Control Center project
  • Planned, organized, and executed quality audits, quality inspections, and engineering designs to obtain the initial acceptance certificate.
  • Engaged a team of multidisciplinary CAD draftsmen and design engineers to prepare as-built drawings, technical documentation, and final turn over documents
  • Controlled the project close out schedule and ensured completion of milestone through full involvement of 13 subcontractors in site inspections, audits, drawing submissions, and technical documentation
  • Coordinated quality inspection requests with contractors in construction, engineering, quality control, and documentation
  • Led the design of the telecom distribution systems for airport perimeter security, office buildings, and industrial facilities
  • Managed engineers for the design and development of lighting, power supplies, MV/LV single line diagrams, earthing and bonding systems, and lighting and switchgear protection
  • Led a team of Telecom Engineers in the creation of airport security special systems, including cabling, Trunking, CCTV, access control, barrier systems, ground/marine radars, and intrusion detection systems
  • Created a wide range of technical project documentation and manuals including procedures, basis of designs, technical studies, training manuals, and O&M manuals
  • Provided technical clarifications during the testing and commissioning phase to resolve issues
  • (Secondment to Johnson Controls)

QA/QC Manager, Flour PMC, Ma’aden Aluminum Company project

Electronia Ltd
2007.10 - 2013.08
  • Took on increasing more challenging QA/QC and HSE roles for the integrated infrastructure project and the Naturally Engineered Waste Water Treatment Plant at Ma’aden Aluminum Company
  • Resolved issues concerning material approvals, design drawings, safety procedures, construction activities, and electrical, electronics, and mechanical installations
  • Led, coached, and trained a team of 12 multidisciplinary QA/QC Inspectors and 3 Document Controllers in the completion of inspections and preparation of QVDs for various construction activities
  • Liaised between the QC Inspectors, Construction Team, and Client QC teams to prepare daily surveillance reports and drive the desired surveillance outcome
  • Administered the soil testing laboratory for testing of field density, concrete, soil, painting, and other tests in alignment with project specifications, codes, and standards
  • Developed and implemented surveillance, corrective and preventive actions, and process improvements within construction activities, which drove a 98.99% project quality success rate
  • Obtained design approval by the High Commission of Industrial Security for integrated security systems at the largest aluminum manufacturing complex
  • Managed inspection notifications for civil, electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical construction activities to obtain 100% client acceptance
  • Maintained minimal backlog in preparation and submission of ITPs, method statements, RFIs, and supplemental procedures in compliance with the EPC contract
  • Successfully obtained $80M USD in contracts by submitting tender documents ahead of the closing date
  • Established a complete project tracking and control system, including robust dashboards, generating 38% average gross margin per project
  • Designed and delivered internal auditor training, saving 150K Saudi Riyals annually
  • Delivered Six Sigma Quality Improvement Projects to minimize PCBA manufacturing cycle time from 15 to 8 hours

SENIOR ENGINEER – QA AND PRODUCTION

Altron Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore

ENGINEER – PRODUCTION

Opto Circuits India Ltd.
Bangalore

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications

University of Mysore
Karnataka, India
1989.09 - 1994.04

Certification

  • Membership - 1059501
  • Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Certified Trainer - Telecom Distribution Systems
  • NDIA
  • ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor

Timeline

E & I QC Lead

Applus+
2024.12 - 2026.01

Site QC Manager

Tamimi Global Co
2023.09 - 2024.11

Electrical, Instrumentation & Telecom Supervisor

Gulf Business Contracting Co.
2020.06 - 2023.08

QA/QC Manager

SR Engineering & Contracting Co.
2017.04 - 2020.05

QMS Auditor

Intertek global Limited
2014.10 - 2017.03

Telecom Engineer

Sepam Qatar WLL
2013.09 - 2014.09

QA/QC Manager, Flour PMC, Ma’aden Aluminum Company project

Electronia Ltd
2007.10 - 2013.08

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communications

University of Mysore
1989.09 - 1994.04

SENIOR ENGINEER – QA AND PRODUCTION

Altron Industries Pvt. Ltd.

ENGINEER – PRODUCTION

Opto Circuits India Ltd.

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