Amol Bhosale
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 27 years of comprehensive experience in Quality Assurance, Inspection & Testing, Surveillance, OEM, Third-Party Inspection & Certification, with a primary focus on the Oil & Gas industry (both Onshore and Offshore). Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in highly competitive and regulated environments. Recognized for exceptional communication, collaboration, organizational, and time management skills. A dependable team player with strong interpersonal abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement and compliance.
Professional with strong background in inspection management. Expertise in quality control, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality results. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, conducting thorough inspections, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Recognized for reliability and ability to meet evolving demands in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Inspection Manager
NMDC Energy
Abu Dhabi, UAE
11.2023 - Current
- Led a team of 6 PQCS professionals to ensure project activities complied with prescribed quality guidelines and procedures, successfully implementing the QA program within the specified timeframe.
- Coordinated with the COMPANY for various project inputs, including weekly production fabrication schedules, two-week look-ahead schedules, NCRs, logbook entries, and worksheets.
- Liaised with the COMPANY for weekly meetings, project quality index updates, quality management reports, and other quality deliverables.
- Coordinated NCRs with vendors for root cause analysis (RCA), corrections, and corrective actions, capturing lessons learned and proactively applying them in subsequent project phases.
- Attended in-house and client management meetings to provide quality input and updates.
- Monitored the review of various vendor documents, such as ITP, NDE procedures, WPS/PQR, PMI procedures, FAT procedures, MPS, etc., ensuring compliance with applicable standards and ARAMCO specifications.
- Supervised inspection activities at various international vendors, reviewing IAPs, inspection reports, release notes, MRBs, and test reports.
- Ensured all project activities met the prescribed quality guidelines and procedures, with the QA program successfully implemented within the agreed timeframe.
Senior Assurance Specialist
McDermott Middle East Inc.
Dubai, UAE
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Ensured project activities met prescribed quality guidelines and procedures, with the QA program effectively implemented and maintained within the specified timeframe.
- Analyzed tender technical specifications and provided technical inputs related to the quality implementation of various Saudi Aramco standards (SAEP, SAES, SAMSS, Schedule Q) to ensure an effective quality program for the project.
- Coordinated NCRs with vendors for root cause analysis (RCA), corrections, and corrective actions, capturing lessons learned and proactively applying them in subsequent project phases.
- Identified key concerns and implemented strategies to mitigate them.
- Conducted technical reviews of various project documents, including material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and technical queries, prior to client submission.
- Attended Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and Project Integration Meetings (PIM), providing proactive technical inputs to vendors to avoid errors and delays related to quality issues.
- Reviewed vendor documents such as ITPs, NDE procedures, WPS/PQR, PMI procedures, FAT procedures, MPS, etc., ensuring compliance with applicable standards and Aramco specifications, and obtained client approval.
- Scheduled inspections at various international vendors, reviewed IAPs, inspection reports, release notes, inspection and test reports, MRBs, etc.
- Ensured that all project activities complied with prescribed quality guidelines and procedures, achieving the specified goals, with the QA program implemented and maintained within the project timeline.
Manager (Head) – Quality
Atlas Copco India Ltd.
Pune, India
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided technical expertise to various departments, including Proposal, Engineering, Procurement, Project Control, and Execution.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing issues directly and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance skill development.
- Applied industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical problem-solving to resolve customer concerns.
- Successfully managed project budgets and resource allocation to optimize productivity and profitability.
- Held overall responsibility for quality functions within the organization, from incoming inspection to the dispatch of packages.
- Supervised document review activities such as ITPs, NDT procedures, hydro-testing, performance testing, PMI procedures, WPS/PQR/WPQ, weld plans, product NCRs, corrective and preventive actions, and IR/IRNs for vendors.
- Managed product certification processes, including CE, PED, SASO, and EAC (GOST) certifications.
- Prepared package ITPs and various quality procedures per VDR, ensuring client approval.
Assistant General Manager – Quality
Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
Mumbai, India
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Implemented the QA program, including PQP, Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), vendor evaluations, quality audits, and more, ensuring compliance with prescribed quality guidelines, procedures, and project specifications within the scheduled timeframe.
- Studied tender technical specifications, sought clarification from the client on technical queries, verified vendor technical offers for project specification compliance, and collaborated with the Marketing and Proposal teams to develop competitive yet realistic bids.
- Reviewed various project documents such as MR, PR, ITP, NDT procedures, hydro-testing, performance testing, PMI procedures, WPS/PQR/WPQ, weld plans, product NCRs, corrective and preventive actions, and IR/IRNs, ensuring all project deliverables met the scheduled time frame.
- Shared expertise during Kick-Off meetings and Vendor Pre-Inspection meetings, guiding vendors to meet project QA/QC requirements.
- Selected and coordinated third-party inspectors (TPI) for various inspections, liaising with the client, vendor, and TPI to ensure timely inspections, resolve technical queries, provide solutions, and obtain inspection reports and release notes.
Senior Manager (Head)- Quality
Intervalve India Ltd.
Pune, India
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Overall in charge of all quality activities, leading a team of 20 members.
- Managed incoming, in-process, and final QA activities, ensuring certification compliance for ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO-18000, PED, ATEX, API, and GOST.
- Oversaw various type tests and execution of special orders, including for NPCIL.
- Secured the API license for Butterfly valves within 6 months.
- Successfully completed WPS/PQR for carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
- Qualified the company for product audits from Reliance and Alstom.
Senior Surveyor – Inspection
Bureau Veritas India Pvt Ltd.
Pune, India
03.2006 - 06.2014
- Conducted inspections of various pumps, including stage and final inspections, performance testing, vibration, noise level, strip tests, and mechanical run tests, in accordance with national and international codes such as IS:5120, IS 9137, API 610, ISO 9901, and HIS, at companies like Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., Kirloskar Ebara Pumps Ltd., KSB Pumps Ltd., Wilo (Mather & Platt) Pumps, and Sulzer Pumps (I) Ltd.
- Inspected various compressors, verifying discharge pressure, capacity (free air delivery), specific energy, power, functional tests of safety valves, noise, vibration, and load/no-load operation for air compressors, oil-free screw compressors, and reciprocating compressors, in compliance with ISO 1217, DIN 1958, API 618, API 617, and PTC 10, at Kirloskar Pneumatic, Atlas Copco, and Burckhardt Compressor.
- Performed inspections of pressure vessels and heat exchangers, including review of WPS/PQR/WPQ, material identification, MTC review, fit-up, welding surveillance, various NDT, hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, and painting, at Alfa Laval India Ltd., Thermax Ltd., and Radiant Heat Exchanger Pvt. Ltd., in accordance with ASME Sec VIII.
- Conducted inspections of various valves, ensuring compliance with ASME B 16.34, API 600, API 602, API 598, and EN 593, at companies such as Virgo Valves, Niton Valves, Intervalve, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd., Fouress, Forbes Marshall, and Crane Process.
- Inspected diesel engines at Greaves Cotton, Kirloskar Oil Engine, and Cummins India.
- Reviewed and inspected piping materials such as flanges, fittings, fasteners, gaskets, and various material grades including carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, Inconel, and Cu-Ni, ensuring compliance with project specifications and material standards for oil and gas projects.
- Conducted vendor assessment audits in line with ISO 9001 standards and project requirements for client and company approval processes.
Officer – Quality
KSB Pumps Ltd.
Pune, India
11.2004 - 03.2006
- Conducted in-process inspections of various pump components, including impellers, diffusers, casings, shafts, covers, etc.
- Coordinated and implemented inspection activities for pumps with NPCIL and other third-party inspection (TPI) agencies.
- Responsible for overseeing all NDT activities, including PT, MT, UT, RT, and presenting these results to customers and TPIs.
- Collected and analyzed data related to rejections, rework, and the cost of poor quality, implementing corrective actions and assessing their effectiveness.
Project In charge – Quality
Fouress Engineering India Ltd.
India
01.2002 - 11.2004
- Served as Project In-charge for NPCIL projects at Kaiga 3 & 4 and RAPP 5 & 6.
- Prepared and obtained approval for QAP, NDT, and other testing procedures from NPCIL.
- Coordinated stage and final inspection activities for gate, globe, and check valves with TPI and customers.
- Managed all NDT activities, including PT, MT, UT, RT, and presented results to customers and TPIs.
Officer – Quality
Kirloskar Brothers Limited.
India
09.1997 - 12.2001
- Held overall responsibility for all quality control activities.
- Coordinated stage and final inspection activities for various valves with TPI and customers.
- Provided valves with all relevant MTCs and certificates, ensuring receipt of inspection reports and release notes from the client and client’s TPI.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering
Jaysingpur, Maharashtra01.1997
Skills
- Core Quality Management
- Mechanical Equipment Inspection
- National and International Codes (ASME, ASNT, NACE, ISO)
- Quality Processes
- Onshore Inspection
- Offshore Inspection
- PQCS Approval for ARAMCO
- Problem Solving
- Team Player
Certification
- ISO-9001-2015-QMS, Lead Auditor
- ASNT- SNT TC- Level II, RT, PT, MT, UT
- Offshore Training, HUET, PST, EFA, FPFF
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Timeline
Project Inspection Manager
NMDC Energy
11.2023 - Current
Senior Assurance Specialist
McDermott Middle East Inc.
08.2019 - 11.2023
Manager (Head) – Quality
Atlas Copco India Ltd.
07.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant General Manager – Quality
Larsen and Toubro Ltd.
05.2015 - 07.2017
Senior Manager (Head)- Quality
Intervalve India Ltd.
07.2014 - 05.2015
Senior Surveyor – Inspection
Bureau Veritas India Pvt Ltd.
03.2006 - 06.2014
Officer – Quality
KSB Pumps Ltd.
11.2004 - 03.2006
Project In charge – Quality
Fouress Engineering India Ltd.
01.2002 - 11.2004
Officer – Quality
Kirloskar Brothers Limited.
09.1997 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering
Personal Information
- Title: MANAGER- QUALITY
- Date of Birth: 01 July 1976
- Nationality: Indian