RAGHUVARAN SUNDARESAN
Al Jubail,KINGDOM OF SAUDIARABIA
Summary
Accomplished QA/QC professional with extensive expertise in AMPP Level 2 Coating Inspection and Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Coating. Demonstrates proficiency in Rebar & Steel Coating Inspection, adhering to ASTM / ISO / SSPC Standards, and implementing ISO 9001:2015 QMS. Skilled in developing ITPs & Quality Procedures, conducting Third Party Inspections (TPI), and performing DFT, Holiday, and Bend Testing. Adept at Surface Preparation & Blast Inspection, Laboratory Testing & Reporting, and executing NCR and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Proven ability to coordinate with clients and authorities while managing Internal & External Audits. Committed to enhancing quality assurance processes and driving continuous improvement within the industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
QA/QC In-Charge / Management Representative
Steel Pioneers Factory
Al Jubail
04.2014 - 12.2025
- Lead QA/QC operations for rebar coating, wire rods, coils, welded wire mesh, and cold drawn products.
- Developed and implemented ITPs, quality procedures, and inspection methods for coating processes.
- Ensured compliance with ASTM, ISO, and client specifications.
- Performed coating inspections including DFT, holiday testing, bend testing, surface profile, salt contamination, and mill scale checks.
- Monitored environmental conditions (ambient temperature, surface temperature, dew point, humidity).
- Supervised laboratory tests: impact, abrasion, chemical resistance, cathodic disbondment, salt spray, gel time.
- Prepared and submitted final QC dossiers with full traceability.
- Managed NCRs, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
- Represented management during ISO 9001 certification and surveillance audits.
- Coordinated with Third Party Inspectors (Intertek, AMO, RICI, AMSYCO, Petrozene) and authorities such as Saudi Aramco, SEC, Royal Commission.
- Maintained calibration records for all inspection and testing instruments.
Quality Control Engineer
PSL Limited
Chennai
02.2010 - 04.2014
- Executed FBE coating inspections for rebars as per client and international standards.
- Inspected incoming raw materials and coated products at all production stages.
- Prepared QA plans, QC procedures, ISO documentation, and approval dossiers.
- Coordinated with major clients including NPCIL (Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project), GAIL, BGR Energy, Gammon India.
- Supported third-party inspections (EIL, MECON, Moody, Velosi, DASH).
- Ensured full compliance with quality systems and customer requirements.
Quality Control Engineer
Baleshwar Auto Private Limited
Chennai
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed QC activities for metal and nylon fuel pipes for diesel engines.
- Conducted inspections for flexibility, chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and process capability (PPAP).
- Verified drawings and material test certificates.
- Coordinated QC activities with OEM clients such as BEML, Simpson, SAME Deutz-Fahr.
Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)
S.V. Sugar Mills Limited
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Involved in operation & maintenance of boilers and turbines.
- Supported erection and commissioning of 120 TPH and 70 TPH boilers.
- Assisted in power plant project execution and manpower management.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Anna University
India 04.2001 - /2007
Skills
- QA/QC Management
- NACE Level 2 Coating Inspection
- Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Coating
- Rebar & Steel Coating Inspection
- ASTM / ISO / SSPC Standards
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS
- ITPs & Quality Procedures
- Third Party Inspection (TPI)
- DFT, Holiday, Bend Testing
- Surface Preparation & Blast Inspection
- Laboratory Testing & Reporting
- NCR, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Client & Authority Coordination
- Internal & External Audits
Certification
- AMPP Coating Inspector Level 2, 62306
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor & Awareness Certified
- Saudi Council of Engineers, 668062
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi
Malayalam
Arabic
TRAINING
- Shot Blast Descaling - Blastec Inc., USA
- Induction Heater Training - Inductotherm
- Epoxy Powder Application - Wagner, Germany
- Steel Abrasives Training - W Abrasive, France
- Epoxy Powder Training - Jotun, Saudi Arabia
Timeline
QA/QC In-Charge / Management Representative
Steel Pioneers Factory
04.2014 - 12.2025
Quality Control Engineer
PSL Limited
02.2010 - 04.2014
Quality Control Engineer
Baleshwar Auto Private Limited
06.2008 - 01.2010
Assistant Engineer (Mechanical)
S.V. Sugar Mills Limited
09.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Anna University
04.2001 - /2007