Akhil Krishnan

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate with over 9 years of specialized experience in QMS implementation, design, manufacturing, servicing, and inspection of downhole drilling tools. Skilled in handling and ensuring compliance with international standards, including API 7-1, API 5CT, API 6A, API 16A, API 6AR, API 16AR, API 16C, API 6D, API 598, and API 527.

I have extensive expertise in servicing and inspection of handling tools, fishing tools, and drilling jars, with hands-on exposure in both workshop and rig site environments.

As a QA/QC Engineer, my core competencies include:

Preparation and implementation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Procedures, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

Review, verification, and approval of engineering drawings, technical documents, and manufacturing procedures.

Conducting raw material inspection, dimensional verification, NDT coordination, FAT, and final inspections in line with client and API standards.

Ensuring strict compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality requirements throughout all stages of manufacturing and servicing.

NDT Level II certified in MT, PT, UT, RT

API Q1 Lead Auditing certified