VIGNESH VAITHILINGAM
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced QA/QC professional with expertise in inspection, piping, pressure testing, welding, coating, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Proficient in interpreting P&IDs and isometric drawings to ensure pipeline integrity and compliance with industry standards. Adept at overseeing quality assurance processes to optimise project outcomes and maintain safety protocols. Committed to delivering excellence in pipeline construction and maintenance while driving continuous improvement in operational practices.
Thorough Inspector experienced in monitoring processes to identify discrepancies and non-compliance. Proven success in producing and presenting high-quality inspection reports and making recommendations for improvement. Strong communication skills to handle clients with professionalism and tact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
API 653 Inspector
Arabian International Company for Steel Structures
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Construction Supervision & Quality Control of Aluminum Dome Roof Storage Tanks (Fixed Roof) and associated Piping’s as per API 650
- Interpretation of construction drawings, scope of works, standards and specifications applicable to the projects.
- Review the project specification, quality procedures, quality manuals and method of statements.
- Establish Implement and Maintain all the site Quality Control Technical Documents, and Computer Integrated control System.
- Review the project specification, quality procedures, quality manuals and method of statements.
- Responsible for all quality activities as per ASME SEC IX, API 650, ASME B31.4, B31.8 & API 653
- Performing incoming material inspection and material certificate review in accordance with applicable standard and as per the purchase order.
- Checking the correctness of material being used & ensuring the traceability of each material.
- Checking the applicability of approved WPS is utilized for the work being performed and ensures compliance with regard to the WPS, Consumables and welding parameters.
- Monitor the daily inspection activities, perform daily site inspection and ensure the compliance with the procedures, Project drawing and specifications.
- Prepare & maintain the daily visual Inspection reports, Weld Summary, Final Inspection reports / records.
- Witnessing in process NDE whenever applicable.
- To check, verify and review installation of gaskets, supports valve internals, instruments, instruments and control valves prior to the line reinstatement acceptance as per the latest drawings for construction, P&ID and specification and standards.
- Level, checking the surface profile & Painting activity on each coat for ensuring the DFT as per the specification.
- Verifying the painting material with product no, batch no, expiry date prior to mixing and check the mixing ratio as per the technical data sheet recommended by the manufacturer.
- Coordinate with the client inspectors for arranging inspection activities.
- Issue of Non conformity Reports (NCR) against non-complying conditions and follow up till close out.
- Hydro Test Package identification, Review and Verification.
- Maintain calibration records/ status for inspection, measuring & test equipment used in the project.
- Witnessing the Hydro –Test and Pneumatic test.
- Attend the progress review meeting with the construction team and client.
QC Inspector (Welding & Mechanical)
Arabian International Company for Steel Structures
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Quality Control of Aluminum Dome Roof Storage Tanks (Fixed Roof) as per API 650
- Verifying all procedures are approved and in compliance with project requirements prior to the start of the project.
- Review the project specification, quality procedures, quality manuals and method of statements.
- Responsible for all quality activities as per ASME SEC IX, API 650, ASME B31.3.
- Interpretation of construction drawings, scope of works, standards and specifications applicable to the projects.
- Inspection of the welding consumable control during the different phases.
- Checking the correctness of material being used & ensuring the traceability of each material.
- Carrying out various types of inspections as per approved ITP such as: Incoming Material Inspection as per MTC & purchase order, In-process erection and inspection including testing of annular plate, bottom plate as per approved drawing.
- Carried out inspection of tank shell development and Nozzle orientation.
- Fabrication & erection of tank clean out doors.
- Fit up inspection of attachments.
- Weld visual inspection of joints.
- In process erection and inspection of aluminum dome roof rings, nozzle & accessories.
- Preparation and monitoring of Weld rejection rate according to the project standards.
- Carried out Oil chalk test, Vacuum box test, RF pad Pneumatic tests.
- Painting inspection and Testing such as Blotter test, blasting profile test (using testex tape).
- Inspection of gaskets, flanges and bolt torquing.
- Preparing the punch lists for all mechanical/welding activities.
- Mechanical completion inspection and witnessing HYDRO-TEST and pneumatic test.
- Witnessing Leak Test (Dome Roof as per Annex-G API 650) activity to identify any leaks.
- Preparing QC documents, keep inspection and test records for future reference.
QA/QC Engineer
PIPELINES AND PROCESS EQUIPMENTS (P) LTD
Project: TPD Oxygen Plant (Re-cycled water Tank), India
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Tamilnadu, India.
- Construction Supervision & Quality Control of Cryogenic Storage Tanks as per API 620
- Interpretation of construction drawings, scope of works, standards and specifications applicable to the projects.
- Incoming Material Inspection as per MTC & purchase order.
- Review and Approval of ITP, Inspection reports etc.
- Supervision of fabrication & erection works for storage tank (LOX, LIN, LAR) and piping work with stringent quality.
- Monitoring welding consumables, materials used for the work, comply with specified requirements.
- Maintain and update the daily reports such as weld audits and visual inspection reports.
- Inspection of stage wise welding of pipeline as per ITP, WPS, and PQR.
- Monitor Welder’s performance and ensure they perform within limits of their qualifications.
- Conduct PQR, WQT, NDT Procedure qualification upon client request.
- Fit up & Visual inspection of completed weld joint.
- Monitoring the NDT activities of the weld joint.
- Radiographic Film Interpretation as per ASME Section V.
- Material Receiving Inspection prior to release for fabrication.
- Planning and monitoring the work for timely completion of the project.
- Ensuring the welding parameters are as per approved procedures and welding machines are calibrated.
- Monitoring the welding for butt joint in S.S and reviewing the RT film.
- Monitoring/witnessing all test activities like Hydro Testing, Vacuum Box Testing, Pneumatic Testing activity to identify any leaks as per API 620 standard.
- Visual Inspection of final weldments.
- Coordinating all kinds of NDT inspections in pipelines.
- Tamilnadu, India.
QC-Welding Inspector
Anand Engineering products Pvt.Ltd
Ethanol tank Project, Bannari Amman sugar plant, , Mysore,India
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: Tamilnadu, India.
- Construction Supervision & Quality Control of Cryogenic Storage Tanks as per API 620
- Interpretation of construction drawings, scope of works, standards and specifications applicable to the projects.
- Incoming Material Inspection as per MTC & purchase order.
- Review and Approval of ITP, Inspection reports etc.
- Supervision of fabrication & erection works for storage tank (LOX, LIN, LAR) and piping work with stringent quality.
- Monitoring welding consumables, materials used for the work, comply with specified requirements.
- Maintain and update the daily reports such as weld audits and visual inspection reports.
- Inspection of stage wise welding of pipeline as per ITP, WPS, and PQR.
- Monitor Welder’s performance and ensure they perform within limits of their qualifications.
- Conduct PQR, WQT, NDT Procedure qualification upon client request.
- Fit up & Visual inspection of completed weld joint.
- Monitoring the NDT activities of the weld joint.
- Radiographic Film Interpretation as per ASME Section V.
- Material Receiving Inspection prior to release for fabrication.
- Planning and monitoring the work for timely completion of the project.
- Ensuring the welding parameters are as per approved procedures and welding machines are calibrated.
- Monitoring the welding for butt joint in S.S and reviewing the RT film.
- Monitoring/witnessing all test activities like Hydro Testing, Vacuum Box Testing, Pneumatic Testing activity to identify any leaks as per API 620 standard.
- Visual Inspection of final weldments.
- Coordinating all kinds of NDT inspections in pipelines.
- Preparing QC documentation for handing over the project to client.
- Tamilnadu, India.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Government college of Engineering
Tamilnadu,India 04.2014 - 04.2018
Skills
- QA/QC
- Inspection
- Piping
- Pressure Testing
- Welding
- Coating
- NDT
- P&IDs
- Isometric Drawings
- Pipeline
Certification
- API 653, Cert.No : 123968,
- CSWIP 3.1, Cert.No : 451623
- ISO 9001: 2015 (QMS), Cert.No : 54005
- ASNT – SNT – TC -1A – Level 2 (RT,PT,MPT,UT,VT)
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Personal Information
- Passport Number : Z6123797
- Date of Birth : 02/07/92
- Gender : Male
- Nationality : Indian
- Marital Status : Married
- Iqama No : 2561457082
Timeline
API 653 Inspector
Arabian International Company for Steel Structures
05.2024 - 04.2025
QC Inspector (Welding & Mechanical)
Arabian International Company for Steel Structures
11.2023 - 05.2024
QA/QC Engineer
PIPELINES AND PROCESS EQUIPMENTS (P) LTD
09.2020 - 10.2023
QC-Welding Inspector
Anand Engineering products Pvt.Ltd
08.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Government college of Engineering
04.2014 - 04.2018
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