QC Inspector PAINTING & COATING - GIREESH MENON

ARK CONTRACTING CO.
P.O. Box 4658, Al Khobar 31952

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
e-mail: [email protected], web: www.arktc.com
RESUME
GIREESH MENON
QA/QC PAINTING & COATING INSPECTOR
(ARAMCO APPROVED)
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Date of Birth : 27th February 1984
Nationality : Indian
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
 Bachelor’s Degree in commerce Computer Application
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION:
 NACE Level – 2 Certified Coating Inspector – Cert. #: 23336

 AWS-CWI - Certified Welding Inspector – Cert. #: 12083681
 ASNT level II in MT,PT, RT &UT
 ACSPL certified Lead Auditor as per ISO 9001-2008 QMS
 BOSIET including Travel Safely by Boat (OPITO Approved)
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:
 Proficiency in MS Office, IT
SUMMARY:
Specific work experience in pipeline coating Inspection in the oil and gas & petro
chemical industry. Inspected Coating and Technical applications pipelines onshore,
invloved in varous pipeline coating inspections, storage tanks, pressure vessels,
crude oil tanks, water treatment tanks inspections for coating etc. Checking wet and
dry film thinkness, coats, holiday testing, sand blasting, surface profile checking are
parts of job responsibility.
Liaising with client, pipeline engineers, and QAQC of ensuring all the procedures,
International standards and clients specifications are complied with as well as
maintaining a high standards of safety. Prepare inspection reports, QA/QC
inspection, testing, measuring, gauging and reporting of all activities and adhering to
clients coating specification.
Perform STOP audits to ensure a safe workplace

Monitor the coating activities by the contractor/subcontractor on a daily basis
Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
Ensure that the coating inspection and testing activities on pipelines are performed
and completed as per the project specifications by the contractor and/or
subcontractor.
Responsible for all required inspection hold points that have been established by the
project specifications are witnessed
Ensure all reports that are required, are completed in a timely manner and file
accordingly with project specifications.
Is the focal point on any quality related coating issues in the field
Reports/documents deficiencies on quality/inspection/safety items noted during
coating operations
Ensures proper storage and preservation of coating material on site
Works with the contractor/subcontractor to make aware of industry best practices
and safety guidelines that are specific to their discipline.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Company : National Contracting Co. Ltd. (NCC), KSA

EPC Contr. : L&T Hydrocarbon Saudi Company
Client : Saudi Aramco
Project : Farabi Normal Paraffin and Derivatives Complex, Yanbu
Position : QA/QC Coating Inspector
Duration : Nov. 2019 to till date
Company : DAEWOO E&C, KSA

Contractor : JGC Corporation
Project : Jazan Refinery – Naptha Processing and Aromatics Complex
Position : QA/QC Painting Inspector
Duration : Feb. 2019 to Aug. 2019
Company : Al Zamil Metal Works, KSA

Contractor : Saudi Services for Electro Mechanic Works
Project : Reverse Osmosis & Sewage Treatment Plant (RO & STP)
Duration : Oct. 2018 to Feb. 2019
Company : Hanwha Saudi General Contracting Co. KSA

Project : Jazan Refinery Marine Terminal (Offshore)
Duration : Nov. 2017 to Apr. 2018
Company : McDermott Arabia Company Ltd. KSA

Client : Saudi Aramco / Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
KJO Al Khafi Joint Operations
Project : HOUT (KRL) Offshore Gas Facilities
Duration : July 2017 to Aug. 2017
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
Company : Hidada Contracting Company Limited
Project : Jazan Refinery – EPC 13 Utilies Package
Position : QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector
Duration : Mar. 2016 to Mar. 2017
Company : McDermott Arabia Ltd. KSA

Client : A-Khafji Joint Operations
Project : Khafji Ratawi Water Injection Facilities (KRWIF) Project
Duration : Mar. 2015 to June 2015
Company : Samsung Engineering

Project : Increase Gas Handling Capacity
Duration : Jan. 2013 – Jan. 2014
Job Responsibilites:
 Working knowledge of QIMS

 Knowledge of all Aramco Standards (SAES, SATIP, SAIC, SATR & SAEP)
 Inspection of Tape Wrapping (STOPAQ) Applications.
 Inspection, Measuring, gauging and reporting of all activities and adhering to
clients coating specification.
 Working knowledge on APCS
 Liaising with client, pipeline engineers, and QAQC of ensuring all the procedures
 Verification of Batch Certificates of Abrasives & Paints, Calibration Certificates of
all coating equipments
 Reviewing the approved quality plans, manuals and scope of work to perform the
required inspection
 Planning for inspection and hold point.
 Surveillance inspection of construction activities in accordance with approved ITP
and project requirements, and report findings
 Ensure that weather conditions are suitable for blasting and paint application.
 Monitor thinning, mixing, induction time and pot life.
 Measure compressed air pressure
 Destructive measurement of dry film thickness of coatings
 Test indication of oil or water in compressed air
 Assess surface cleanliness of blast cleaned surface
 Assess surface cleanliness soluble salt contamination on blast cleaned surface
 Conduct coordination meeting
 Conduct weekly meeting with subcontractor
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Responsible for all required inspection hold points that have been established by
the project specifications are witnessed
 Inspect degree of cleanliness required
 Measure surface profile of blast cleaned surface
 Inspect coating material storage conditions
 Inspect type of coating material to be used
 Conduct health & condition monitoring of all types of live stationary equipments
using hands on experience with various NDT techniques.
 Coordinate with Client & Consultant for stage/final inspection by Client where
required & obtaining final inspection
 Advise contracts department on variation orders & claim
 Cause and effect of corrosion
 Documentation
Company : International Building System Factory

Position : Coating Inspector, Steel Structures, Saudi Arabia
Duration : June 2010- June 2012
PROJECTS HANDLED:
 Project : Princess Noura University for Women

Client : Saudi Bin-Laden Group
 Project : Arcelor Mittal Tubular Steel Project

Client : Areclor Mittal
 Project : P.E.B. for Jubail Export Refinery Project Package-7

Client : AL- Oasis / SATROP
 Project : P.E.B. for Jubail Export Refinery Project Package-8

Client : GCC / Satrop
 Project : Riyadh Refinery Project

 Project : SAMCO for Acrylic Acid

Client : Samsung Engineering
 Project : City Nursey Project Royal Commission, Jubail

Client : BCC/ Jubail Royal Commission
 Project : Tabuk Pharmacetical Manufacturing Co.

Client : Tabuk Pharmacetical Manufacturing Co.
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Project : Ma’aden Aluminium Rolling Mill Project , Ras Az-zawr
Client : Samsung Engineering
 Project : Construction of Leao Sattelitte Workshop

Client : SABIC / United
 Project : Pre-engineered Steel Building for Aramco Welding Shop

Client : Musait Bin Al Otaibi / Saudi Aramco
Job Responsibites:
 Coating Inspection
 Nondestructive measurement of dry film thickness of nonconductive coatings
applied to nonferrous surface
applied to nonferrous surface Inspect metal surface imperfections / defects
all coating equipments.
 Carryout inspections and tests after application of shrink sleeve as per vendor
recommendations
recommendations
recommendations
 Monitor thinning, mixing, induction time and pot life
recommendations.
 Mechanical surface preparation during prefabrication and onsite portable
centrifugal blasting
 Inspection of defects on coated surface
 Acceptable and unacceptable defects
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Protective coating inspection standards for field and shop applications
 High performance internal linings
 Type of coatings commonly used and the major components of coatings
 Tape wrapping
 Constant coordination with project management team
 Liaise with the Project Manager for the corrective against non conformances.
 Verify Calibration status of measuring &Monitoring devices used.
 Evaluation & control of supplier ensuring customer specific requirements are
cascaded accordingly
required & obtaining final inspection.
 Inspection of steel plates, steel structures, steel retort vessles for Weld spots.
Weld spatter, weld flux etc.
 Review of documents/Mill Test Certificate, WPS, PQR, Welder Qualification
Records, and Preparation of Welding Procedures.
 Selection/ estimation of welding consumables for job requirements.
 Updating & monitoring the facilities for welding & controlling the calibration of
inst/equipment involved.
 Review of Project status to Project Manager
 Dimensional inspection of steel structural with approval drawing,
 Planning for inspection and hold point.
 Surveillance inspection of construction activities in accordance with approved ITP
and project requirements, and report findings
 Welding visual inspection, Interpret drawings codes & specifications.
 NDT coordination, updating weld control documents and weld map drawings etc.
 Preparation and inspection of weld, welding plan, weld map, as built drawings.
 Check & evaluate Non destructive testing as required.
 Monitoring welding the parameters during welding,
 Base material Inspection as per supplier / manufacture document/ mill certificate
With respect to type, size, quantity identification and visual inspection. Having
Knowledge on Isometric Drawings
 Liaison with consultant and Sub contractor.
 Co-ordinate with main contractor for specification amendments.
 Maintain the QA/QC documentation
 Inspect type and size of blasting media
 Inspect metal surface imperfections / defects
 Identify problem areas and initiate or recommend corrective action through the
supervisor.
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Inspect precleaning or solvent cleaning of surface
 Documentation
Company : Barry Industries Pvt. Ltd., India

Position : Coating Inspector, Pipeline
Duration : Mar. 2008 – May 2010
Job Responsibilities:
 Perform all specified pipeline coating inspections.

 Verification of isometric dawning with respect to P&ID.
 Reviewing the approved quality plans, manuals and scope of work to perform the
required inspection.
 Prepare hydro test packages, line check and punch listing like A,B,C item.
 Control of non conformities issuance of punch list .
 Coordinating with client/consultants while the inspection is being carried out and
offer any clarification is required as per SATIP.
 Witnessing of pneumatic test, hydro-test, and flushing; system lay-up both in and
in erection field as per SAES-A-004.
 Preparing and maintaining various QA/QC documents and final test packages.
 Witness of alignment, orientation and dimensions of installed piping SAES-L-
350.
 Assures that all joints are exposed for examination during pressure test.
 Ensuring vents are open when filling and draining lines.
 Conform repairs, re-testing and re-inspection in accordance with specifications.
 Making a re-instatement punch list and clearing the items.
 Witnessing of Flange joint assembly and bolt torque.
 Ensure the blinds are removed and correct rating gaskets are installed.
 Inspection of gaskets, supports, valves prior to line reinstatement acceptance as
per the latest drawing for construction, codes and specification standards.
 Prepared documents, procedures for inspection method ,inspection and testing
plan in Computerized environment.
 Supporting and co coordinating for dossier.
 Testing, gauging and recroding client coating activities.
 Inspection of pipeline, steel plates, steel structures, steel retort vessles for Weld
spots. Weld spatter, weld flux etc.
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Identify problem areas and initiate or recommend corrective action through the
supervisor.
 Obtain tracing information for required followup & Track material requirements.
 Prepare daily coatings and acceptance reports
 Ensure that welding parameters are as per approved welding procedure and
the welding machines are calibrated.
 Witness procedure qualification tests & welder qualification tests in association
with the customer /Third party inspector.
 Monitor the storage, backing, holding of low hydrogen electrodes and handling
of welding consumables.
 Conducting in process welding related inspection such as fit up, confirmation of
excess penetration, weld leg size, preheat, visual inspection, and ensure the
welder is qualified for that job and using the applicable WPS.
 Stage-wise inspection and fabrication/Erection of piping, tanks, structures and
installation of equipment,
 Responsible for the fabrication and construction of pipes to exact location area as
per drawing,
 Check level and concentricity of pipe , welded tanks and GLS- tanks as per
approved tolerance
 To check visual and dimension opening sheet in correct position as per approved
drawing,
 Check Material inspection and review of material certificates,
 To check assemble bottom full ring of tank.
 Dimensional check orientation for hatch and flanges as per approved drawing,
 Check fit up top angle ring as per approved drawing,
 Visual inspection for removable of temporary support and wedging,
 Coordination with project management to review the progress to construction and
inspection activities,
 Nondestructive measurement of dry film thickness of nonmagnetic coatings
applied to ferrous surface
 Monitor recoating and final curing schedules
Company : Viraj Steel, India

Position : Coating Inspector
Duration : Feb. 2007 - Feb. 2008
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Coating Inspection, pipeline

 Monitor the coating activities by the contractor/subcontractor on a daily basis
 Ensure that the coating inspection and testing activities are performed and
completed as per the project specifications by the contractor and/or
subcontractor.
 Responsible for all required inspection hold points that have been established by
the project specifications are witnessed
all coating equipments.
 Maintaining of job site environmental factors, log book.
required & obtaining final inspection.
Company : Cochin Refineries Ltd.

Position : Coating Inspector
Duration : Aug. 2006 to Jan. 2007
 Strees reliving methods for welding of pipeline.

 Monitor the coating activities by the contractor/subcontractor on a daily basis
 Ensure that the coating inspection and testing activities are performed and
completed as per the project specifications.
 Responsible for all required inspection by the project specifications are
witnessed.
 Be responsible for data management and the organization of inspection reports.
 Managing the NDT Technician Teams & NDT laboratory activities.
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Evaluation & control of supplier ensuring customer specific requirements are
cascaded accordingly
Company : Airtech Engineers Pvt Ltd.

Position : Coating Inspector Pipeline
Duration : Sept. 2005 – Aug. 2006
 Implementing the QA/QC activities within the project & co ordination of the
Project Control activities implementation.
 Inspection of raw materials, fit up, dimensions, welding, NDT & painting.
Reviewing the vendor documents related to the project & ensuring compliance
with the contractual requirements.
Other Job Responsibilities:
 Review purchase orders assigned by the QA Engineer

 Comply and implement quality system requirements
 Ensure fulfillment of all inspection and test requirements at all stages as per
Quality Control plan and contract requirements and maintain pertinent records.
 Be Familiar with and refer to the applicable ERDs, Specifications and standards
 Ensure that copies of applicable QC Plans are available at the locations of work.
 Issue NCR when non conformance observed during inspection/verification.
 Liaise with the Project Manager for the corrective against non conformances.
 Verify Calibration status of measuring &Monitoring devices used.
 Monitor Subcontractors performance for compliance with quality requirements,
where ever applicable.
 Coordinate with project coordinator for compiling the test pack for purchase
order.
 Identify areas of improvement.
 Ensure implementation of the applicable QA/QC Procedures, QC Plans and work
instructions, which include activities, related blasting and coating applications.
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Witness applicator qualification or trade test and paint system /Shrink sleeve
qualification
 Inspect type of coating application equipment and tools
 Monitor application method, type and pattern
recommendations.
recommendations
 Procedures
 Inspection test plan
 Daily progress report
 Daily inspection report
 Review company procedures and inspection test plan
 Ensure effective utilization of subcontractor resources
 Monitor subcontractor performance
 Attend quality surveillance with client
 Review & verify subcontractor monthly valuation
 Constant coordination with project management team
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Protection, maintenance and prevention of corrosion
 Design and material selection
 Surface preparation methods
 Mechanical surface preparation during prefabrication and onsite portable
centrifugal blasting
 Vacuum blast cleaning
 Hand and power tool cleaning
 General uses of coatings/ wrappings
 Painting
 Galvanizing
 High performance internal linings
 Tape wrapping
 Type of coatings commonly used and the major components of coatings
 General physical and chemical properties of the generic types of coatings and
application process of coatings
 Calibration of inspection and test instruments
 Using coatings inspection and test instruments
 Defects affecting performance of the applied coatings
 Causes for most common coating defects
 Inspection of defects on coated surface
 Acceptable and unacceptable defects
 Identification of defects and implementation of repair procedure
 Premature failure analysis of coatings
 Protective coating inspection standards for field and shop applications
 Documentation
 Enforcement and verification of work performed in accordance with specification,
manufacturer recommendations and applicator coating procedure.
 Witness applicator qualification or trade test and paint system qualification
 Measure ambient conditions, surface temperature and air quality requirements
 Inspect location and suitability of access for areas of work
 Inspect type of blasting equipment and tools to be used
 Inspect type and size of blasting media
 Inspect metal surface imperfections / defects
 Test conduct metric analysis of watersoluble ionic contamination of blasting
media
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.
Tel.: +966 (13) 864 2882 (6 Lines), Fax: +966 (13) 898 8882
 Inspect type of coating application equipment and tools
 Monitor application method, type and pattern
 Test MEK resistance of Inorganic Zinc Rich Primers by solvent rub
 Measure the adhesion of coatings applied
 Test pulloff strength of coatings applied
 As per client requirement carrying out Blasting and painting operations.
 Carryout Blasting operation inspection as per client requirement.
 Maintenance of correct drying intervals between each coat
 Ensure loss factor as per the product characteristics
 Assist the applicator in terms of application techniques if required
 Exhibit the product capabilities through practical demonstration to the to
applicator and his team, if required
 Generate reports time to time on the progress of the paint application.
 Maintain daily records of area painted, quantity of paint consumed, number of
coats applied, thickness achieved, drying time taken, number of painters
engaged, safety precautions maintained by painters(as specified in the
contract),area released for painting by the End user.
 Co ordinate with the applicator and end user for getting the painted area duly
certified in all aspects for raising bills for the jobs carried out.
 Carry out coating thickness in every stage of operation and trouble shooting of
paint defects and giving rectification.
 Formulate shade colors as per customer requirement with help of Research and
development.
 Giving technical input to customers to usage of paints, and guide to use paint
application.
 Monitor activities of customers updating their paint stocks and raise paint order
as per their requirement.
(GIREESH MENON)
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ARK CONTRACTING CO.

P.O. Box 4658, Al Khobar 31952

Date of Birth : 27th February 1984

 Bachelor’s Degree in commerce Computer Application

 NACE Level – 2 Certified Coating Inspector – Cert. #: 23336

Perform STOP audits to ensure a safe workplace

Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector

Company : National Contracting Co. Ltd. (NCC), KSA

Company : DAEWOO E&C, KSA

Company : Al Zamil Metal Works, KSA

Company : Hanwha Saudi General Contracting Co. KSA

Company : McDermott Arabia Company Ltd. KSA

Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector

Company : McDermott Arabia Ltd. KSA

Company : Samsung Engineering

 Working knowledge of QIMS

Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector

Company : International Building System Factory

 Project : Princess Noura University for Women

 Project : Arcelor Mittal Tubular Steel Project

 Project : P.E.B. for Jubail Export Refinery Project Package-7

 Project : P.E.B. for Jubail Export Refinery Project Package-8

 Project : Riyadh Refinery Project

 Project : SAMCO for Acrylic Acid

 Project : City Nursey Project Royal Commission, Jubail

 Project : Tabuk Pharmacetical Manufacturing Co.

Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector

 Project : Construction of Leao Sattelitte Workshop

 Project : Pre-engineered Steel Building for Aramco Welding Shop

Company : Barry Industries Pvt. Ltd., India

 Perform all specified pipeline coating inspections.

Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector

Company : Viraj Steel, India

Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector

 Coating Inspection, pipeline

Company : Cochin Refineries Ltd.

 Strees reliving methods for welding of pipeline.

Company : Airtech Engineers Pvt Ltd.

Other Job Responsibilities:

 Review purchase orders assigned by the QA Engineer

Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector

Gireesh Menon - QA/QC Painting & Coating Inspector

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