KARIKALAN MURUGESAN
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in welding and NDT management, integrated management systems, and ISO 9001/14001/45001 lead auditing. Demonstrates proficiency in adhering to ADNOC/EIL/BHEL specifications and ASME B31 series standards, with a strong command of API 510/570/653 and AWS CWI certifications. Skilled in ISO 9712 Level-III RT/UT/MT/PT, PAUT/TOFD techniques, and WPS/PQR/WQT processes. Proven track record in ITP approval, vendor audits, root cause analysis, and ensuring QHSE compliance. Utilises Six Sigma and TQM methodologies to drive continuous improvement. Effective team leader with over 16 years of experience interfacing with clients such as EIL, CEIL, DNV, TUV, and BV.
Overview
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Certification
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28
years of professional experience
Work history
QC Welding Inspector / Inspection Co-ordinator
Robbstone (ME) LLC | ADNOC BAB & BU HASA Aip5 Off-Plot Facilities
Abu Dhabi
2025.09 - 2026.06
- Execute welding inspections & QA tasks per ADNOC STD-00-01, STD-01-10, approved ITPs & drawings
- Perform incoming material inspection, pWPS/PQR/WQT qualification per ASME Sec IX & ADNOC specs
- Conduct fit-up & welding inspection, joint alignment verification, NDT coordination
- Ensure HSE compliance, maintain inspection records, prepare daily QA/QC reports, raise/resolve NCRs
- Interface with TPI for inspection hold/witness points
Manager – Quality (Lead Welding & NDT)
Tata Projects Limited | HPCL Rajasthan Refinery – CDU/VDU, Barmer
2020.01 - 2025.08
- Led QA/QC department for ₹3,500+ Cr HRRL CDU/VDU project, reporting to RCM
- Supervised 16 QA/QC engineers/inspectors across fabrication, welding, erection, testing & commissioning
- Reviewed/approved ITPs, Method Statements, Quality Plans per EIL specifications & ASME/API codes
- Conducted internal audits, RCA, welder performance KPI reviews, RT/UT interpretation
- Managed coating/painting procedure qualification, LHS & test pack verification, final dossier handover
- Direct interface with HPCL, EIL, CEIL, TUV, BV for stage-wise clearance
Manager – Quality
SISCOL | IOCL & Indian Railways – Heavy Engineering Fabrication
2019.09 - 2020.01
- Managed QA for BPCL Kochi Refinery, GMR, DFCC projects – vessels, columns, heavy structures
- Witnessed NDT activities & training as UT/RT/PT/MT Level-III Consultant
- Ensured compliance for piping systems per ASME B31.3, structural as per AWS D1.1
NDT Manager
INSQ Inspection Engineers & Certifications | CPCL
2018.12 - 2019.11
- Led NDT operations – UT, RT, MT, PT per project specs; developed inspection plans
- Performed RT/UT interpretations, procedural audits, client coordination
Assistant Manager – QA/QC
L&T Power | NPL & Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project
2010.11 - 2018.03
- Monitored QA for boiler water wall, economizer, superheaters, etc. plant piping per ITP/SOP
- Approved welding specifications, WPS/PQR, coordinated with subcontractors for procedure compliance
- Controlled welding defects, remedial actions, LHS & test pack verification
- Vendor Audits: Metal deck profiles, bolts/nuts IS 1363/1364, fire doors IS 3614, gratings IS 2062, SS409M at JSL
Inspection Engineer / NDT Coordinator / QC Engineer
Previous Roles: FL Smith | L&T ECC – JERP/Cairn Energy | Kalva Engineers | S.V.E Engineers | ShreeVaree Engineers
1998.01 - 2010.01
- Oil & Gas, Refinery & Petrochemical projects – JERP RIL Jamnagar, CPCL Chennai, Birla Aluminum
Education
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Welding & NDT Management
- Integrated Management Systems IMS
- ISO 9001/14001/45001 Lead Auditor
- ADNOC/EIL/BHEL Specifications
- ASME B31 Series
- Sec VIII Div 1&2
- API 510/570/653
- AWS CWI
- ISO 9712 Level-III RT/UT/MT/PT
- PAUT/TOFD
- WPS/PQR/WQT
- ITP Approval
- Vendor Audits
- Root Cause Analysis
- QHSE Compliance
- Six Sigma
- TQM
- Team Leadership 16
- Client Interface EIL/CEIL/DNV/TUV/BV
Certification
- EIL Project Approved: Lead Welding & NDT Engineer – HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Project
- AWS CWI – Certified Welding Inspector
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- ISO 9712 Level-III – RT, UT, MT, PT | SNT-TC-1A Level-II – RT, MPT, PT, UT, PAUT, TOFD
- CISOLAIMS – Certified ISO Lead Auditor for Integrated Management Systems (GSDCI) – ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
- CTQMS – Certified Total Quality Management Specialist (GSDCI)
- CSSS – Certified Six Sigma Specialist (GSDCI)
- CQC QAM – Certified Quality Control Quality Assurance Manager (GSDCI)
- CCQA – Certified Construction Quality Assurance (GSDCI)
- CPFT-Certified Painting & Finishing Technician (GSDCI)
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor | ZED Assessor | QCI WASH Assessor | COSHH Assessor
- L&T EduTech: Heavy Manufacturing Static Equipment | ASME B31 Series & Pipeline Construction
- CWB: Welding Health & Safety | Basic Inspection Methods | W59 Workshop for Supervisors
KEY PROJECTS & CLIENTS
ADNOC | HPCL | IOCL | BPCL | L&T | Tata Projects | EIL | CEIL | TUV | Bureau Veritas | CPCL | Cairn Energy
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
QC Welding Inspector / Inspection Co-ordinator
Robbstone (ME) LLC | ADNOC BAB & BU HASA Aip5 Off-Plot Facilities
2025.09 - 2026.06
Manager – Quality (Lead Welding & NDT)
Tata Projects Limited | HPCL Rajasthan Refinery – CDU/VDU, Barmer
2020.01 - 2025.08
Manager – Quality
SISCOL | IOCL & Indian Railways – Heavy Engineering Fabrication
2019.09 - 2020.01
NDT Manager
INSQ Inspection Engineers & Certifications | CPCL
2018.12 - 2019.11
Assistant Manager – QA/QC
L&T Power | NPL & Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project
2010.11 - 2018.03
Inspection Engineer / NDT Coordinator / QC Engineer
Previous Roles: FL Smith | L&T ECC – JERP/Cairn Energy | Kalva Engineers | S.V.E Engineers | ShreeVaree Engineers
1998.01 - 2010.01