JITHU JOHN

E-mail : jithujohn@gmail.com Mobile: +918075264074,+966550732565

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 9+ 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 pre-
defined 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

Presently Freelancer

1. Company : Sahary Global Steels

Location : KSA
Designation : API Inspector
Period : April 2014 to June 2017

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, Drums, Ejectors, Filters and Tanks
Reported to Lead Inspection Engineer.

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 Projects
Shutdown at Saudi International Petrochemical Company ( SIPCHEM, Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: June 2017
Area: IAC & IVC Plant

Shutdown at Yansab ( Yambu, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: May 2017
Area: EG Plant

Shutdown at Saudi Chevron ( S-Chem, Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: April 2017
Area: SCP Plant

Shutdown at Saudi Chevron ( S-Chem, Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: October 2016
Area: SPCo Plant

Shutdown at Saudi International Petrochemical Company ( SIPCHEM, Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: May 2016
Area: IAC & IGC Plant

Shutdown at ARABIAN PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (IBN RUSHUD, Yambu, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: April 2016
Area: Plant Aromatic & PET

Shutdown at ARABIAN PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY (PETROKEMYA, Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: March 2016
Area: Olefins 1 Plant

Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: Feb 2016
Area: Ethylene Plant

Shutdown at ALBAYRONI AL-JUBAIL FERTILIZER COMPANY( AL BAYRONI, Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: January 2016
Area: NH3, Urea, 2EH

Shutdown at Saudi International Petrochemical Company ( SIPCHEM, Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: November 2015
Area: IMC Plant

Shutdown at Saudi Chevron ( S-Chem, Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: October 2015
Area: SCP & JCP Plant

Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: May 2015
Area: EDC Plant

Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)

Role: QA/QC Inspector Duration: Apr 2015
Area: MTBE Plant

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 Shutdown at Advance Petrochemical Company( APC,Jubail, KSA)
Role: API Inspector Duration: March 2015
Area: PDH Plant

Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: January 2015 to Feb 2015
Area: Styrene-I Plant

In Service Inspection at Farabi Petro chemical Company( Jubail, KSA)

Role: API Inspector Duration: January 2015
Area: Lab-II Plant

Shutdown at Saudi Petrochemical Company ( SADAF,Jubail, KSA)

Role: Static Equipment Inspector Duration: Nov 2014
Area: MTBE Plant

2. Company : Universal Erectors Pvt Ltd

Location : India
Designation : QA/QC Inspector (Welding)
Period : August 2008 to Feb 2014

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 2x700 MW Ultra Super Critical Power Plant (Rajpura, Punjab)
Role: QA/QC Inspector (Welding & NDT) Duration: Oct 2009 to Aug 2010
Construction of 2x660 MW Super Critical Power Plant (Jajjar, Haryana)
Role: QA/QC Inspector (Welding & NDT) Duration: Oct 2009 to Aug 2010
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

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 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 re-installation 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.
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.

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 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
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 :
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.

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