asif abdullah

QA QC Manager/Sr. Welding Engineer/QC Supervisor

إنشاءات / مرافق

Basrah, Basrah District

عن asif abdullah:

A Self-driven, results-oriented Engineering professional having more than 19 years’ experience in GCC (GULF) in EPC, Project Management, and Plant Maintenance / Turnaround / Shutdown / Retrofit Projectsin Petrochemical, ProcessIndustry, Oil & Gas field, and Power Sector. Currently Quality Manager/Lead involved in Making plans, Strategy Formulation, Controlling Team, and Supervising & guiding Contractors as well as Sub-Contractors having good knowledge in Welding, Piping, Mechanical, Painting, Static Equipment (Tanks, Columns, Fin fans, Vessel, Drum, Heater, Reactor, Filter etc.). and taking care of all the related Documents like QCP, ITP, PQR, WPS GOC and HOD summation ability to read & review. Familiar with ASME, API, etc. Standards/Codes involved in trouble shooting of static equipment’s having ability of managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve objectives & targets set by management.

الخبرة

Profession Certificatios:

CSWIP 3.2.2 WITH RTFI SR. WELDING INSPECTOR. Validity: Aug 25, 2027.

(CERTIFICATE NO: 511624)

B GAS-CSWIP Painting Inspector. Gr.2. Validity: Nov 21, 2029.

(CERTIFICATE NO: 613322)

ASNT LEVEL II RT, MT, UT, PT.
QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor.

Responsibilities:
Development and approval of Project Audit schedule and conducting audits to Check the Conformance of QMS.
Submission and approval of Project Quality documents, Inspection test plans, work procedures (including special process), personnel qualification procedures as per contractual documents prior to commencement of work. Follow up with concerned SAPMT/SAPID/CSD for closure of comments until final approval.
Submission of monthly/weekly Quality system deliverables on time with accurate data as per Project requirements. This includes submission of the weekly welder repair rate report, Project weld status report, Tracer weld report.
Responsible for the QA/QC activities for welding, fabrication, NDT, piping, and structural works in compliance with ASME, API, AWS, ISO, and project specifications.
Full responsibility for development, implementation, and maintenance of Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Quality Procedures, and Method Statements aligned with client and regulatory requirements.
Expert in welding quality management including WPS, PQR, and WPQ preparation, review, approval, and compliance monitoring, ensuring adherence to approved welding procedures at site and workshop levels.
Proven leadership in managing NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT, PMI, Hardness Testing), including coordination with third-party agencies, review of reports, and acceptance as per applicable codes and standards.
Strong experience in inspection and surveillance of fabrication, erection, and site installation works, ensuring proper material traceability, fit-up control, welding execution, and final acceptance.
Effective in identifying non-conformances, issuing NCRs, leading root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence and improve overall quality performance.
Material Receiving Inspection (MRI):
Extensive experience in material receiving inspection for piping, structural steel, welding consumables, and equipment, including verification of MTCs, heat numbers, sizes, specifications, damage checks, OSDR compliance, and proper identification, storage, handling, and preservation in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.
Hands-on experience in managing material control systems including MTC verification, OSDR review, traceability control, storage, handling, and preservation of piping and structural materials.
Skilled in managing RFIs, inspection scheduling, client and consultant coordination, and ensuring readiness for inspections through proper documentation and physical work preparation.
Strong team leadership with experience in supervising QA/QC engineers, inspectors, welding inspectors, and NDT coordinators, including training, competency monitoring, and performance evaluation.
Active contributor to quality improvement initiatives such as quality walkdowns, toolbox talks, audits, and management reviews, driving continuous improvement and compliance across project execution.
Qualification of approved third-party NDT service providers and approval of all NDT procedures and personnel qualifications.
Follow up to attend the weld repairs and NDE tracer selection on a timely basis and closure accordingly.
Review of project weld report as well as toolbox meeting co-ordination to achieve weld rejection rate (WRR) within the specific project targets.
Coordination with the engineering department for categorizing each piping class according to ASME B 31.3 and selection and performing NDE accordingly.
Maintain and update NCR/LBE log with the latest updates.
Follow up on Violations and Nonconformance reports and initiate pro-active measures to stop occurrence.
Monitor the QC inspector in their daily function and conduct checks of documentation and inspection/ verification activities.
Preparing & Maintaining QA/QC documentation.
Inspecting fit up to finish welding in each stage.
Monitoring the welder’s performance through repairs & controlling.
Checking pipe specifications & ensuring proper welding consumables are used.
Carryout inspections by Ultrasonic test, Liquid penetrant test, Magnetic particle test.
Directing “spool releasing” activities.
Review of weld and line description table based on piping class.
RFI notification to the client as per the ITP.
Familiar with shop fabrication, erection of spools.
Familiar with NCR management program.
Visual inspection of Weldments before & after welding as per the code ASME B31.3 applied.
Pre-Heating, Post Heating, Stress Relieving Activities and SR Chart Verification.
Review of PWHT chart verification as well as NDT reports.
Review of RT films/Radiography Interpretation as Per ASME Section VIII Division I appendix 4 of the Boiler & Pressure Vessel as well as ASME B 31.3.
Laboratory Witness of mechanical testing as well hardness testing.
Redrying / Baking Schedule of Low Hydrogen Electrodes according to the Tensile Grades, verification of the consumable control register.
Familiar with Different Welding Techniques like GTAW/SMAW/GMAW/SAW/FCAW as well As Electrodes & Filler Wires.
Familiar with base materials like carbon steel, alloy steel, austenitic stainless steel and familiar with ASTM/ASME /ANSI specification/grades & standards used in the fabrication steps.
Familiar with welder audits and verification of welder qualification ranges to comply code requirements.
Inspection of pipe erection and installation in accordance with isometrics and quality control plan.
Inspection of spool pre installation, valve installation & erection.
Inspection of all piping materials, fittings, valves, fasteners, gaskets, consumables etc. as per specific project requirements & standards. To conduct receiving inspection and coordinating with vendor.
Inspection of metallic flanges, pipe fittings, flange fittings, gaskets, valves & fittings as per standard.
Verification that dimensions and alignment tolerances of the piping systems are as per specifications.
Inspection of installation of pipe support and pipe lying on the pipe racks.
Review and maintain records of Calibration certificates of Instruments, Personnel Certifications, Batch test Certificates for Consumables etc.
Line inspection & Punch listing of pipelines with respect to the packages.
Preparation of hydro test packages & Tie In packages & submitting for client review.
Planning day to day hydro test, layup & Reinstatement, pre commissioning activities according to the system priority and completion of packages.
Witnessing the Hydro test preparation & testing of the pipelines.
Submission of all reports to the client after completion of hydro test, layup and Reinstatement activities.
Witnessing flushing, system lay-up, re instatement activities and coordinating Pre-commissioning activities.
Inspection of flange joint assembly and bolt torque.
Making re-instatement punch list and clearing the items.
Attending daily Hydro test meeting and discuss daily test plans and other activities and discuss & find out solutions for any kind of difficulties or issues for carrying out the tasks at planned time period.
Maintain and update RFI log, NCR logs, Logbook entry and monitor until closes out & report status to PMT & PID.
Coordinate with engineering and construction groups to resolve the quality issues.
Review calibration certificates of instruments and equipment’s used during Welding activity and during inspection like pyrometer, welding machines, baking ovens, holding ovens.
Witness welds preparations accordance with WPS and drawing.
Verification of welder qualification as per WPS.
Welding consumable storage /control and backing requirement as specified in QC procedure.
Witness Joint fit-ups in accordance with WPS /drawing tack weld are to good workmanship standard and to code standard.
Witness welding pre heat requirement as per WPS.
Witness and monitor welding parameters as per WPS like current, volt, and travel speed.
Witness of visual inspection after completion of welding and prepare report for the acceptance/rejection of weld.
Verification of welder identification on the joint.
Review of NDT (RT, MPI &LPT) as per specification.
After weld checking for delay cracking.
Witness of pre- heating, before, during and After Welding as per PQR/WPS Requirement.
Review of PWHT chart and reports.
Witness Hardness test after PWHT.
Review hydro static test package as per line class and specification.
Preparing a punch list for the line.
Witnessing flushing of the line.
Witnessing hydrostatic testing as per the line class and specification.
Witnessing Draining and Drying of line.
Witness Drying of line to achieve Dew Point Temperature of the line as per specific requirement.
Monitoring the Preparation, Submission and Approval of Mechanical Completion Dossiers, Commission Dossiers, and Final Documentation handover.

Specialized Key Experience Painting

To implement the applicable Drawings, codes, and specifications.
To Review the ITP and checklists etc.
Inspection & Witness of painting for process/power Piping/support inspection.
Inspection & Witness of painting for Tanks, and Steel structure etc.
Inspection and Witness of testing relating to Painting tests i.e., pull off Test, Crosscut Test, and Holiday Testing etc.
Well familiar with NDT equipment like DFT, WFT, Pin holiday detector test.
Checks the concrete surface preparation of box culverts.
Issues the relevant Quality Records and, when necessary, write and send to the Quality Control Supervisor non-conformances reports.
Control of storage and certification of consumables.
Check daily basis log of coating.
Checks and record atmospheric conditions prior to starting painting operations.
Carries out wet and dry film thickness checks.
Monitors first coating and final inspection of coating.
Correct use of sensitive paints.
Performs visuals inspections.
Performs adhesion testing for concrete surface.
Conduct Moisture test.
Inspection of surface preparation meets the standard.
Using also ACI standard for concrete surface preparation.
Inspect manhole surface preparation and their final coating inspection.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES AS TANK & PRESSURE VESSELS

Review and approve contactor Quality plane and Inspection and Test plane (ITPs).
Develop and coordinate subproject Audit Schedule, conduct site audits within sub-projects and assist Quality Manager in conduct of project audits, as needed.
To implement and help develop activities relating to Quality Control, to ensure the capability of organization to meet company requirements (ISO 9001: 2008).
Review and approve contactor Method of statement.
Co-ordinate Checking material in accordance with drawing / W.P.S.
Experienced in inspection of manufacturing, repair and alteration of Pressure Vessels.
Review and Approval of Quality Assurance Plan/Inspection test procedure.
Review of material grade, thickness requirement as per the design calculation.
Witnessed material receiving inspection, plates, pipes, fittings etc as per the drawing.
Review of MTC as pre the drawing requirement with reference to ASME SEC II AND ASTM.
Witnessed Applicable NDT PT & MT as per the specification for receiving materials.
Witnessed PMI of material if applicable as per the ITP/Specification.
Witnessed fit-up inspection longitudinal seam (Category A) for the shell barrels, hemispherical & elliptical heads etc.
Witnessed circumferential seam fit-up (Category A, B) of shell barrels, Shell barrel to head, crown to Patel for hemispherical heads.
Witnessed circular seam fit-up category “D” joint nozzle to flange.
Witnessed fit-up of category x joint shell to nozzles.
Witnessed fit-up of structural attachment internal & external to the vessels & heat exchangers.
Experienced in material inspection for piping, valves, process equipment and various pipelines.
Appurtenances including review of manufacturer’s data books and test certificates.
Witnessing & Acceptance as per standard, WPS/PQRs with Weld Map, NDT (LPT, MPT, RT) Procedures, Pads Air (Pneumatic) Test, Penetrating Oil (PO) Leak Test, Tank Hydro Test.
Inspection of dimensional and orientation of nozzle, levelness of plate and different fabrication steps at site.
Shop Inspection of Pressure vessels, Pipes, Fittings, Structural Steel etc.
Conducting Pre- Inspection Meeting in behalf of Contactor.
Review of Inspection and Test plan and conducting inspection as per scope of Inspection.
Witnessing any testing required as per the project requirements such as positive Material Identification,
Mechanical testing.
Beginning from the Incoming Material Verification, all stages of process, Final Visual & Dimensional Inspections per the approved Drawings.
Inspection of Hydrostatic / Pneumatic test as per datasheet, ITP and approved drawings.
Final Inspection prior to dispatch after completion of all activities & Issuance of IRC.
Review of complete MDR of the project/ Final Dossiers prior to acceptance of the product.

التعليم

Employment HistorySAUDI ARABIA/Angola/Iraq (19+ Years):

TAAM Engineering CO. (AGUP 1 ARTAWI SITE)

POSITION: QA/QC Manager

FROM: 02/06/2025. TO TILL DATE.

PROJECT: CENTRAL PROCESSING FACILITY.

CHINE NATIONALTHIRD CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO. (GTP QUILUMA& MABOQUEIRO)

POSITION: QA/QC Manager

FROM: 03/02/2024. TO 20/04/2025.

PROJECT: ANGOLA GAS TREATMENT PLANT.

ARABIAN HEAVY OIL DELIVERY AT YANBU NORTH TERMINAL (YCOT) (through Abdullah Faleh Al-

Dossary & Sons Co.)

POSITION: QA/QC Team Lead/Manager

FROM: 12/08/2019 TO 03/02/2024.

PROJECT: ARABIAB HEAY OIL DELIVERY(YCOT).

4. YANBU ARAMCO SINOPECREFINING (OFFSHORE) (throughAbdullah Faleh Al-Dossary & Sons Co.)

POSITION: QA/QC Team Lead/Manager

FROM: 10/02/2018 TO 10/08/2019

PROJECT: LPG OLEFINSSATURATION UNIT (YASREF).

5. YANPET SABIC SHUTDOWN(through Abdullah FalehAl-Dossary & Sons Co.)

POSITION: QA/QC Team Lead/Manager

FROM: 13/12/2017 TO 09/02/2018

PROJECT: SHUTDOWN

6. Rehabilitation of Yanbu south Terminal (throughAbdullah Faleh Al-Dossary & Sons Co.)

POSITION: QA/QC Team Lead/Manager

FROM: 10/11/2016 TO 13/12/2017

PROJECT: REHABILITATION OF YANBU SOUTH TERMINAL

7. CONTRACTING AND CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES (CCE) SADARA PROJECT JUBAIL KSA.

POSITION: QA QC ENGINEER

FROM: 25/10/2013 TO 10/04/2016

PROJECT: SADARA PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY PROJECT JUBAIL KSA.

8. PRESSON DESCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (PDIL). POSITION: Sr. QA/QC INSPECTOR (WELDING & PIPING) PROJECT: MOL PAKISTAN CPF MAKORIOIL & GAS FIELD. FROM: 05/01/2013 TO 21/10/2013