JITHU JOHN

E-mail : jithujohn@gmail.com

Mobile: +966550732565,+918943793534

QA/QC PROFESSIONAL
Plant / API Inspector CSWIP Welding Inspector NDT
Seeking a challenging assignment to utilize acquired skills & knowledge and
Deliver outstanding performances.
PROFILE AT A GLANCE

Resourceful of API, CSWIP & ASNT qualified QA/QC professional with 8+ years of rich
experience in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia and India).
Sound understanding of all relevant testing techniques related to in-service
inspections.
Well versed in coordinating with all internal and external stakeholders and achieving
all predefined objectives.
Adept in leading, motivating and monitoring multinational teams and eliciting
superior performances.
Proactive, results driven professional delivering excellence through effective
communication, coordination, planning and execution .
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING UNDERGONE
API 510 Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector (Cert. # 54878)
API 570 Certified Piping Inspector (Cert. # 55581)
API 653 Certified Tank Inspector (Cert. # 56178)
CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector (Cert. # 80562)
ASNT Radiographic Testing Level 2 (Cert. # IITNDT/RT/II/13/78A)
ASNT Ultrasonic Testing Level 2 (Cert. # IITNDT/UT/II/13/79A)
ASNT Liquid Penetrant Testing Level 2 (Cert. # IITNDT/PT/II/13/79A)
ASNT Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 (Cert. # IITNDT/MT/II/13/78A)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. Company
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Sahary Global steel

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
API Inspector
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24th April 2014 to till date

About Company:
A Third Party Inspection Services provide to the Oil & gas industry throughout KSA.
Description:
In-service plant inspection covered in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia regions. Inspection of
Exchangers, Vessels, Columns and drums including Convection zone, Inlet system, Radiant
section , Outlet system, Make Gas Boiler (MGB) area & Flue Gas Ducts (FGD).
Reported to Lead Inspection Engineer.
Projects
Shutdown at Saudi International Petrochemical Company ( SIPCHEM, Jubail,
KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: May 2016 (on-going)

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Area: IAC & IGC Plant

Shutdown at ARABIAN PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (IBN RUSHUD, Yambu, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: April 2016 (17 days)
Area: Plant Aromatic & PET
Shutdown at ARABIAN PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (PETROKEMYA, Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: March 2016 (15 days)
Area: Olefins 1 Plant
Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: Feb 2016 (20 days)
Area: Ethylene Plant

Shutdown at ALBAYRONI AL-JUBAIL FERTILIZER COMPANY( AL BAYRONI,

Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: January 2016 (25 days)
Area: NH3, Urea, 2EH
Shutdown at Saudi International Petrochemical Company ( SIPCHEM, Jubail,
KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: November 2015 (40days)
Area: IMC Plant
Shutdown at Saudi Chevron ( S-Chem, Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: October 2015 ( 25days)
Area: SCP & JCP Plant
Shutdown at Saudi International Petrochemical Company ( SIPCHEM, Jubail,
KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: August 2015 (17days)
Area: IVC Plant
Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: May 2015 (45days)
Area: EDC Plant
Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)
Role: QA/QC Inspector Duration: Apr 2015 (15days)
Area: MTBE Plant
Shutdown at Sahara Petrochemical Company ( Sahara, Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: Apr 2015 (12 days)
Area: EDC Plant
Shutdown at IBN SINA Petrochemicals( IBN SINA,Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector for Tank Inspection Duration: Mar 2015 (06 days)
Area: MTBE Plant
Shutdown at Advance Petrochemical Company( APC,Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: March 2015 (18 days)
Area: PDH Plant
Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)

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Role: API Inspector Duration: January 2015 to Feb 2015 (35 days)
Area: Styrene-I Plant
In Service Inspection at Farabi Petro chemical Company( Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: January 2015 (12 days)
Area: Lab-II Plant
Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)
Role: Static Equipment Inspector Duration: Nov 2014 to Dec 2014 (33days)
Area: MTBE Plant
2. Company
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Aarvi Encon.
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL)
Cochin
Static Equipment Inspector
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29th Dec 2013 to 01st Feb 2014

About Company:
A multifaceted services organization providing quality inspection services within India &
Middle East.
Description:
Inspection of Steam reformer, Exchangers, Vessels, Columns and drums including
Convection zone, Inlet system, Radiant section , Outlet system, Make Gas Boiler (MGB) area
& Flue Gas Ducts (FGD).
Shutdown at Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd ( BPCL,Kochin, India)
Role: Static Equipment Inspector Duration: Jan 2014 (34 days)
Area: Crude Plant
3. Company
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Bilfinger Neo Structo Pvt Ltd

India
QA/QC Inspector
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September 2010 to November 2013.

About Company:
A Joint Venture of Bilfinger & Neo Structo Pvt Ltd , the company specializes in the design,
fabrication & supply of Piping spools, Vessels, heavy, medium & light steel structures, steel
buildings, and industrial ducting and storage tanks.
Description:
Projects:
J3 Project Client: Relience Industries Ltd (RIL) Package 1 Steam reformer, Vacuum
rescue line replacement
1300 TPD oxygen plant Project Client: Praxair India Pvt Ltd
Delayed Cocker Unit Project Client : Toyo Engineering India Ltd
Hydrogen Generation Unit & Diesel Hydro Treater project, Client: Technip

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Universal Erectors Pvt Ltd

India
QA/QC Inspector (Welding)
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August 2008 to August 2010

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About Company:
The Engineering Services division of the company provides EPC contracting, procurement
and contracting, construction contracting and maintenance contacting services to clients in
the energy sector.
Description:
Managed welding, NDT and coating QA/QC for pipeline repair services against contracts
covering works like Erection, commissioning and maintenance
Reported to Site-In-Charge & Manager.
Projects
Construction of 2x660 MW Super Critical Power Plant (Mundra, Gujrat)
Role: QA/QC Inspector (Welding & NDT) Duration: Oct 2009 to Aug 2010
Construction of 9X135 MW CPP (Orissa)
Role: QA/QC Inspector (Welding & NDT) Duration: Aug 2008 to Oct 2009 (Project
Contract Completed)

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Piping & Vessels Inspection

Internal and external visual inspection of Piping, vessels, Tanks, pipeline and
Structures etc.

On-stream Inspection & Witness for MT, PT, Hydro Test, UT Inspection

Witness for calibration of pressure safety valves.

In-process inspection, Material inspection, pre & Post heating, PWHT Performed in
nozzle replacement, re-tubing, lining of vessels and other repair jobs

Survey of drawings of pipe line in site and offering thickness measurement and
witnessing the results and Evaluate and documenting as per client specification.

Calculating Short Term, Long term corrosion rates & remaining life.

Hydro test, pneumatic Test, fracture test & NDT.

PWHT of Piping joints and Pressure vessels (As per B31.3 & Sec. VIII Div.1)

Review drawing, Contractors fabrication test report, inspection reports, welding

procedure, welder performance, NDT procedure

Coordinate all Departments with Contactor for Permits, NDT Personals, Scaffolding,
Electrical, and Mechanical

Supervision of Mechanical sub-contractor during shut down execution of reinstallation works to install major process equipment, supporting structures and
associated process pipe work

Final document review and record finding for completed systems.

Welding Inspection

Implement welding procedures, project quality plans, inspection & test plans (ITP)
and report formats complying with project specifications and relevant codes of practice.

Witness Welder Qualification tests, conduct performance audits, maintain records

and ensure continued validity of welder qualifications.

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Ensure adherence to the Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) and carryout essential
modifications to variables to meet additional client requirements.
Carry out fit-ups and visual inspections of welds adhering to approved Welding
Procedure Specification (WPS).
Coordinate with the clients inspection departments for stage wise inspections during
manufacturing.
Ensure quality of incoming materials and availability of required material test
certificates (MTC).
Conduct mechanical tests and chemical analysis of material to conform adherence to
project specifications and international standards.
Arrange NDT tests to meet requirements of project specifications and relevant codes.
Prepare and conduct hydro tests to meet customer requirements and project
specifications.
Conduct dimensional checks and prepare daily reports and update the inspection
summary.
Follow up and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions to close
NCRs.

Coating Inspection

Inspection, testing and quality assurance of painting/coating systems in the oil & gas
and refinery industries.
Experience in a wide range of coatings pipeline & flow line coatings, 3 layer
polyethylene coatings, high build epoxy coatings, fusion bonded epoxy coatings, heat
shrinkable sleeves, structural steel painting/coating, fire proofing coatings, anti-skid
paintings, high temperature silicone based coatings, coal tar epoxy coatings,
polyurethane paints, galvanizing and coatings for pressure vessels & steam reformers.
Inspect protective coating materials before application to ensure adherence to
specifications.
Prepare blasting, coating & wrapping procedures meeting contract specifications.
Monitor blasting of the surface before coating including air pressure and nozzle size
of the blasting equipment and size, shape, dryness & cleanliness of the abrasive.

Non Destructive Testing (NDT)

Monitor and maintain the calibration status of all NDT equipment and instruments to
meet certification requirements.
Maintain all NDT related QC records including batch details of consumables, dark
room calibration and subsequent test records.
Ensure adherence to NDT techniques and procedures complying with international
standards and client requirements.
Review test orders and determine the type of test, test procedure and part
acceptance criteria.
Conduct radiography tests using gamma rays and X-rays and interpret RT films.
Interpret and evaluate ultrasonic test (UT), liquid penetrant test (LPT) and magnetic
particle test (MPT) results.
Conduct vacuum tests of tanks and verify thickness of tank plates using UT tests.
Prepare all NDT reports.

EDUCATION

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 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Vinayaka Missions Enginnering

College, India,
PERSONAL PROFILE

Date of Birth: 07 Feb 1986

Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil & Malayalam
Nationality & Passport: Indian
Passport No : H2807958
Place of Issue : Kozhikode
Passport Expiry : 20-Nov-2019
Software: Windows XP, MS Office, Internet
Address: Thoompil House , Avadukka PO, Peruvannamuzi , Kozhikode DT, Kerala,
India-673528.

Declaration:

I do hereby declare that all the information provided above is true and to the best of
my knowledge.

Jithu John
+966550732565

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