NEIL K CHERIAN

Projects: FPSO Petrojarl Rosebank @ Drydocks world Dubai

• Inspection and testing activities as per the ITP & Project specification.
• Enhanced weld quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and adherence to industry standards.
• Maintained comprehensive records of inspection activities, facilitating seamless communication between stakeholders and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supported pre-fabrication activities through thorough material verification checks, guaranteeing the usage of compliant materials in line with project criteria.
• Promoted a culture of quality awareness among welders through regular training sessions on codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Performed root cause analysis on welding defects, contributing to improved workmanship and reduced rework costs.
• Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
• Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
• Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
• Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
• Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
• Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
• Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
• Examined products for imperfections and defects.
• Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
• Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
• Updated quality control records and reports.
• Tracking and expedite the closing of NCRs, Site Memos, Punches with contractors.
• Coordination of daily inspection and QA/QC activities with contractor.
• Progressive review all reports for the final dossier.

Project : Moraywest Offshore Wind Farm - Ocean Winds.

• Conducted detailed inspections to ensure compliance with NACE standards, project specifications and client requirements.
• Monitored surface preparation and coating application processes to ensure adherence to industry and environmental standards.
• Documented inspection findings through daily reports, non- conformance reports and photographic evidence.
• Ensured proper handling, mixing and application of coating according to manufacture specifications.
• Ensured all work complied with safety standards, including confined space and hazardous material handing protocols.
• Successfully delivered 60 Transition pieces for Moray west offshore wind farm project within schedule.
• Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
• Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
• Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
• Updated quality control records and reports.

Project : FPSO Firenze SAIPEM/ENI Refurbishment Project at DRYDOCKS WORLD -DUBAI

• Performing visual inspection of the piping installation, Verifying piping material identity (pipe, valve, and fittings) and its conformance to the installation drawings.
• Verifying that welding inspection has been performed and joints have been released.
• Verifications that dimension and alignment tolerances of the piping system are as per specifications.
• In‑process surveillance to verify compliance with specified piping erection procedures including flange alignments, torquing, cleanliness, etc.
• Performing piping test pack review, walk‑down inspection, and completing punch lists. Verifying that punch list items have been dealt with in accordance with the contractual arrangements.
• Hydro test pack dossier review and a final walk‑around before Hand over of the systems for the mechanical competition parts with clearance punch lists.
• Witnessing final piping.
• Completing and endorsing all inspection records from initial inspection till final acceptance of the piping systems.
• Provide assistance to the Project Engineer/Mechanical and Field engineer.
• Monitor contractor QA/QC activities and maintain records to support document control.
• Implemented corrective actions for recurrent issues, mitigating risks associated with potential nonconformances.
• Documented findings and generated reports with data and recommendations.
• Maintained a strong working knowledge of industry regulations and standards, ensuring that all inspections were conducted in accordance with applicable requirements.

Project : Metito Floating Desalination plats 1,2 and 3 at Dubai Maritime City

• Review project specifications, technical datasheets,standards,safety procedure,and all relevant documents.
• Preparation of working procedures, ITP, quality plan, method statement accordingly, to project specification.
• Attend pre-job meeting, daily & weekly meeting.
• Inspection of abrasives and paint materials receiving record of batch numbers and documentation of quality certificates & certificates of analysis.
• Ensure inspection tools are calibrated and stored properly.
• Keep track record of calibration of inspection tools.
• Maintain good condition of inspection tools.
• Prepare inspection tools required based on project requirement.
• Inspect equipment used for production.
• Inspect and record all ambient conditions, steel temperature, surface chloride test, surface cleanliness, surface profile, dust test, etc at frequency required in specification.
• Ensure proper storage of abrasive and paint materials.
• Ensure that working conditions are safe.
• Carry out qualification test for paint systems and competency of blasters and painters.
• Inspection of equipment will be used and compliances to specification.
• Carry out inspection for initial surface condition, surface after pre-treatment and surface preparation.
• Perform abrasive contamination test and monitor abrasive recyclability.
• Perform check on ambient condition, steel temperature, surface chloride test, surface cleanliness, surface profile, dust test, etc at frequency required in Specification.
• Monitor of material shelf life, mixing of two components paint, induction time and pot life.
• Inspection of painted surface for defects and DFT measurements of each coat according to project specification.
• Perform adhesion tests after curing.
• Perform holiday test as specification required.
• Transfer of daily log to daily reports, weekly report.
• Preparation of inspection test reports & final inspection reports.
• Prepare correction action report.
• Conducted final inspections on completed products prior to shipment, ensuring customer satisfaction with delivered goods.

Project: EPC & Commissioning for CCCW Piping Upgradation-Borouge/Adnoc

· Interpret construction and technical drawings.

· Communicate engineering/technical/quality requirements to team individuals.

· Verify that incoming materials meet the requirement

· Acts as an internal independent party for the verification of quality welds and ensure that incoming materials meet specifications.

· Inspection at vendors' shop facilities and work sites, on fabricated pipes, steel structures, blasting, painting works, galvanizing, or other installation works per ASME and ANSI codes, including verification of tests at their premises.

· Check for weld joint preparations, fit‑up alignment, dimensional tolerances, and visual check on the weld.

· Liaise with NDT sub‑contractors for radiography tests,

· View and interpret radiograph films before reviewing by client inspectors.

· Follow‑up on corrective action of non‑conforming products.

· Prepare and compile inspection reports, non‑conformance reports, and other quality control.

· Monitor weldersʼ performance and the welding procedures to check for compliance.

· Witness and verify the welding procedures qualification tests and weldersʼ performance qualification tests.

Implement and monitor proper storage, handling, and usage of welding equipment and welding electrodes. Perform painting inspection as per the client's requirements.

Project: ARO Drilling

• Issuing welding tickets to company workers.
• Checking welding specifications for a job.
• Ensuring the correct equipment and materials are being used for the welding.
• Inspecting completed welds.
• Assessing the quality and strength of completed welds.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Undertake QC painting/coating activities in the workplace on daily basis.
• Monitor weather conditions for surface preparation and painting/coating application.
• Review calibration certificates and prepare documents for client review
• Assisted in the development of standardized operating procedures for quality control processes, ensuring consistency across all inspectors.
• Coordinated with suppliers to establish clear expectations regarding material quality and adherence to specifications, minimizing potential disruptions in production due to substandard materials received from vendors.
• Maintained accurate records of inspection results, providing valuable data for process improvement initiatives.
• Enhanced company reputation for producing high-quality products through diligent inspection efforts.
• Collaborated with production team to address quality issues, enhancing overall product performance.

• Carrying out Final inspection & incoming inspection
• Review of Material Test Certificate (MTC) for incoming and outgoing materials, Test report
  (NDT, PMI, Mechanical & chemical)
• Facilitator for material testing in Third Party Lab and testing of material using universal
  Testing Machine, Impact Testing Machine, Hardness Testing Machine, Dye Penetration Test,
  Eddy Current Testing (for 100% hardness checking), Rotational Capacity Test, PMI Testing,
  Salt spray test & OES ( chemical analysis ).
• Working with gauge like Thread Ring Gauge (TRG), Thread Plug gauge (TPG), Pitch gauge,
  Dial gauge, Dry Film Thickness gauge (DFT), Wet Film Thickness gauge (WFT), Surface Profile
  gauge (Press–o– film ), Cross Cutter Test / Hatch Test kit, Salt Contamination Test Kit, etc.
• Site visit (if required ) if there are some discrepancies or NCR raised by the customer.
  Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Vast knowledge in various kinds of the coating such as PTFE, Hot Dip Galvanizing (HDG),
  Electro Galvanizing, Mechanical Galvanizing, Painting, etc.
• Maintaining all relevant records as per ISO 9001:2015
• Facilitated internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and procedures, uncovering areas for improvement and ensuring alignment across departments.
• Conducted thorough inspections for adherence to project specifications, resulting in reduced defects and increased customer satisfaction.
• Increased accuracy of test results by calibrating instruments and equipment regularly, maintaining proper functioning throughout projects.

• Review Contractor's method statements, QC procedures, ITP, and Quality Plan and assist with
  establishing acceptable working practices for construction activities.
• Monitor delivery of permanent materials and ensure the quality of
  products/consumables/materials comply with requirements of established Standards &
  Specifications.
• Perform routine surveillance, inspection, monitoring, auditing & assurance of the Contractor's
  site activities(Fabrication and Welding, NDT, Coating, and Painting) in accordance with the
  Projects and Contractors, specifications, ITP, and Quality Plans.
• Ensure all the personnel employed and operating in welding and NDE activities are duly
  skilled and qualified in accordance with the applicable specifications, codes, and regulations.
• Ensure all pre‑construction activities and qualification trials are witnessed and approved as
  necessary. Ensure the Inspection & Test Plan of each activity is fulfilled and “hold points” of the
  company are completed in due time.
• Audit, and inspect the equipment of Contractors. Advise and assist Contractors in maintaining
  and upgrading their equipment to ensure high‑quality jobs. Troubleshooting
• Supervision of Piping Fabrication, Welding, Mechanical and Painting jobs (Construction &
  Maintenance) in line with Project requirements.
• Raise non‑compliance reports where applicable and ensure satisfactorily closed out
• Repair follow‑up, Conforming line check as per P&ID, NDT clearance, Punch List preparation,
  follow up of final completion