BISWAJIT SARKAR CHOWDHURY

Mobile: +91 9830667238 / +91 8017704315 ~ E-Mail / Skype ID: [email protected]

Seeking assignments as Inspection Engineer /QC Engineer/Welding Engineer/Sr. QC Inspector in the field of Oil & Gas,
Petroleum Refineries, Offshore and Onshore Cross country Pipelines, Shutdown Jobs.

PROFILE SUMMARY
Over 17 years of experience in Quality Control/Assurance/Welding and Process Enhancements. Adroit in executing quality
systems / quality processes. Skilled at expediting inspection. Well versed with ASME Sec.II, Sec.V, Sec.VIII Div.1, Sec.IX, AWS
D1.1, PDO Specifications, ASME B31.3, API 1104, API 650, ISO 9001:2000 etc.

Demonstrated excellence in conducting inspections with third party for ADCO (Abu Dhabi Oil Co.), OGC (Oman Gas Co.),
KNPC(Kuwait),RIL, DNV, ENOC, Moody Intl., ABS, Velosi & Bureau VERITAS. An effective communicator with strong analytical &
team building abilities. Deft at coordinating with clients / contractors, interpreting codes and preparing WPS, PQR and WQT.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
July 2000 1st Class Mechanical Engineering from WBSCTE, West Bengal

CERTIFICATIONS
 CSWIP-3.2.2 – Certification No: 94735/2, Date of Expiry-04.12.2024
 BGAS-CSWIP – Awaiting for result
 API 570 – Certificate No: 95720, Date of Expiry – 31.03.2023
 ASNT Level II in UT, RT, MT, PT as per SNT-TC-1A
 Certified under the authority of Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of surface transport, Government of India for
FPFF (Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting)
PSR (Personal Survival Techniques)
PSSR (Personal Safety & Social Responsibility)
EFA (Elementary First Aid)
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

March.’18~Nov-19 : Punj Lloyd Limited (PLL), Oman.

Client : Oman Gas Company SAOC & Oman Oil Refineries & Petroleum Industries Company SAOC
Project : 14”LPIC-EPC4 NGL Pipeline & OGC-32” Gas Loop line (Both parallel line Fahud to Sohar each 300km)
Project No: 4600002122(LPIC) & OGC/01/2016 (OGC)
Designation : Sr.QA/QC Engineer

Sep’15~Oct’17 : Punj Lloyd Limited (PLL), Ahmadi Deport, Kuwait.

Client : Kuwait National Petroleum Company (K.S.C)
Project : Expansion and Revamping of Ahmadi Deport-Local Marketing
(Internal Double Deck Floating Roof Tank-53Dia x12.7M Height 6 nos, 34 Dia x 12.7M Height 5 nos,
27 Dia x 12.7M Height 2 nos & related piping)
Project No: LM/CSPD/4027
Designation : Sr.QA/QC Engineer (Welding & Painting)

July’ 12~June’15 : Punj Lloyd Limited (PLL), Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE.
Client : Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) & Horizon Jebel Ali Terminals Ltd. (HJATL)
Project : Falcon-EPC of Bulk Liquid Terminal in JAFZA and Jet fuel pipeline (16’’/20’’/24’’) to Dubai International
Airport Phase-1
Project No: HTL/242/11
Designation : Sr.QA/QC Engineer (Welding & Painting)

Dec’10∼Apr’12 : Consolidated Contractors Intl.Company (CCC), Habshan, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Client : Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operation (ADCO)
Project : EPC of Bab Thamama ‘G’ and Habshan-2 Development 1.8 mm bopd Project.
ADCO Project No: P11500
Designation : Sr.QC Inspector (Welding & Coating/Painting)

Accountabilities
 Preparation of Proposed Welding Procedure Specification (PWPS) based on Client Specification applicable Codes/Standards
for projects and get approval from Client/PMC.
 Prepare Technical Requirement for Consumable as per Client’s Specification, approved drawing and ASME Sec-II C.
 PQR Qualification on the basis of approved PWPS and maintaining their records.
 Inspection of prior welding, during welding and after welding.
 Prepare Production Test Coupon Plan and Execution of Testing and getting the results approved from Client/TPI
 Overall responsible for Welder Training /Welder Qualification (WPQ) and maintaining their records as per ASME Sec-IX, API
1104 and Client/Project Specification requirements.
 Calibration Certificate review of Welding measuring instruments.
 Review the vendor’s WPS/ PQR/WPQR/ NDT Procedures (LPT/MPI/RT/UT) as per project requirement.
 Conducting the welder qualification test (WQT) for SMAW, SAW, FCAW.
 Preparation & Approval of Method statement, procedures, WPS, PQR related to the construction activities.
 Coordinating with Client, PMC & contractors for timely execution of job as per QAP, Codes & Project Specifications
 Checking the WPS, welding machine, welding joint, welding consumables and arranging the same.
 Witness & Review of NDT reports such as PT, MT, and UT& RT.
 Prepare NDT Procedure (LPT/MPI/RT/UT) and NDT Chart for project.
 Prepare WPS/ PQR/ WPQR/Welder ID as per project requirement.
 Radiography Interpretation (RT) based on acceptance criteria of ASME Sec-IX, API 1104 and applicable Client/Project
Specification requirements.
 Monitor Welding performance / Welder performance on weekly/monthly basis.
 Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of the Weld defects/repairs and mitigation plan.
 Review of RT and identify defects/repairs, then communicate to Welders for the effective control & preventive actions on
daily basis.
 Developing Test Packs, Isometric Line Checking, Punch Listing.
 Review of Pipe Books.
 Accountable for site surveillance of welding & fabrication activities.
 Inspecting welding consumables, baking and storage ovens.
 Verification for Preheat, PWHT, Dimensional Check and Weld Visual Inspection.
 Maintaining calibration records for Instruments, Equipment & Machinery.
 Field joint coating (Heat Shrink Sleeve) & holiday test inspection.
 Inspection for painting & coating repair works.
 Leading the QC Inspectors & coordinating with other departments for smooth execution of QC activities.
 Coordinated with Engineering Dept. & Clients for traceability of Drawings & Materials.
 Reviewing the sub-contractor tank drawing for approval.
 Witnessing the daily activities of tank construction, fabrication, erection and inspection against raised RFI and approved ITP.
 Inspection of project scope of material against approved MR, PO, and datasheet/specification.
 Organising and coordinating of sub-contractors to achieve the project schedule.
 Receiving the Notifications from the Vendor and get the authorization on the Lead Inspection.
 Sending the Notifications and confirming the inspections with Vendors, Agencies (if applicable) and clients.
 Coordinating to receive the reports / IRC / test certificates from Agency after the Inspection.
 Send the Inspection reports to Client.
 Check the Inspection reports / Inspection Release for Correct PO information/requirements.
 Arrange and store all the inspection documents in Orderly manner for access by Inspection engineer / others.
 Coordinating sub-Contractor ITP approvals with Disciplines and get it approvals and update the Registers.
 Attend the Project Quality and progress meetings and Highlight / discuss major Inspection issues with Project teams /
Project Quality Manager, Quality Inspectors and Client. –
 Review & Comment Inspection reports and liaises with Discipline Engineers for their further comments.
 Review and authorize Inspection release.
 Review and comment on Inspection dossiers/Manufacturer Data Book.
  Inspection of constructed storage tanks, piping & pipelines as per client specification, approved ITP and code requirements
 Checking & ensuring the pre & final alignment & location for 1) course shell 2) Bottom shell 3) Roof plates 4) Nozzles 5)
Hand rails etc. as per the drawing before & after the erection of aluminium doom roof and internal floating Deck
 Checking the peaking, banding, verticality and circumference during fit-up for every shell at vertical and horizontal welding
joints. Checking the visual inspection of all welding joints as per the drawings and approved weld map.
 Checking the vacuum box test of bottom plates, annular plates.
 Checking the Hydro test for tanks and piping system after mechanical completion of punch list.
 Prepare the proper documentation of records & reports as per the client requirement and ISO – 9001 and project quality
plan. Responsible to ascertain that all materials comply with the contract documents, either by mill certification or testing.
 Verify all fabrication and erection & welding is performed in accordance with the approved documents.
 Results oriented individuals with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Excellent problem solving and decision making
skills. Interpretation of radiographic films.
 Painting inspection of tanks (inside, outside, bottom, roof).Preparing the weld map for tanks.
 Preparing the AS- BUILT drawing for tanks. Preparing the final hand over documents as per contract.
 Well knowledge about the construction of internal Floating Roof atmospheric storage (crude) tanks, aluminium doom roof
with aluminium floating deck tanks and self-supported cone roof tanks, fire water line system around the tanks, Stone
column pile foundation, earthen type foundation, and ring wall foundation.
 Holiday inspection of tank internal paint system.
 Witnessing and analysing the tank settlement survey during the hydro test.

Jan’10∼May’10 : Leighton Contractors Pte.Ltd, Singapore,

Client : Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd
Project : SPM, Vizag for HPCL.
Installation of 4.2 km offshore and 150 meter onshore of 48 inch pipeline
Designation : QC Inspector (Welding)

Sep’09∼Nov’09 : Leighton Contractors Pte.Ltd, Singapore,

Client : Zelan Saudi Arabia Co Ltd
Project : Shuqaiq 2 Independent Water & Power Project.
Offshore installation of 38” dia AHC subsea pipeline approx. 6 km and Installation of a 1.7 km
Extension to the existing 20” dia HFO pipeline
Designation : QC Inspector (Welding)

Accountabilities
 Executed the Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Tests
 Fit-up inspection, in-process &post weld visual inspection and dimensional check of complete weldment against specification
requirements and drawings.
 Field joint coating & holiday test inspection.
 Inspection for repair work of painting & coating.
 Prepared Test Packs, Isometric Line Checking and Punch Listing
 Verification & Report review for Preheat, PWHT and Hardness Survey.
 Performed Visual Inspection & Non-Destructive Examination as per standards and codes
 Review for Radiographic Films
 Verified as built Isometric drawings & P & ID’s
 Efficiently inspected welding consumables, baking and storage ovens
 Assessed calibration for PWHT recorders, welding machines and quivers

Jun’09∼Sept’09 : Germanischer Lloyd Ind. Services (GLIS), Delhi as Inspection Engineer

Client : Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL)
Project : Chainsa-Jhajjar-Bamnouli (Delhi) pipeline project
(36”x14.3mm API 5L x70 PSL-2 Pipeline for Transportation Natural Gas/LNG).
Designation : Inspection Engineer (Mechanical)
Feb’08∼Apr’09 : Punj Lloyd Ltd., Oman as Welding Inspector
Client : Oman Gas Company (OGC)
Project : EPC of Oman Gas Company pipeline project (32”x11.9mm API 5L X65 Gas
Pipeline 252.7KM3.7mm thk 3LPE external and Flow coating internal & Design
And Test Pressure 92.7 & 139 bar including nine Block Valve station) from Saih-Rawl to Sadad
Contract No: OGC / 35 / 2007
Designation : QC Inspector (Welding)

Accountabilities
 Ensuring that the reports for Welding are made in-line with the approved procedures & signed by the respective authorities
as on date.
 Verifying the controlled copies were issued & followed by Construction & quality.
 Ensuring the Calibrated Instruments & Equipment’s was utilized for Operation & Inspection.
 Monitoring the performance of Welders, Sub-contractors, and Radiographers etc.
 Preparing proposed WPS as per Specifications & Codes & follow-up the Client for Approval.
 Make all related documents of PQR before starting the procedure for Client Approval.
 Preparing PQR & WPS as per Procedure records, PDO Specifications & Codes & same submit to the Client for Approval.
 Carrying out Welder Qualification Test as per Approved WPS, PDO Specification & Codes.
 Preparing Welders ID Cards & Certificates.
 RT Film Interpretation of weld joints as per Specifications & Codes.
 Witnessing PMI, PWHT & Hardness Testing.
 Preparing Punch list & follow up.
 Preparation of as built drawings.
 Working to close out the client issued NCRs & CARs.

Nov’06∼Jan’08: Reliance Engineering Associates Ltd. QA/QC Engineer

Project : For Jamnagar Export Refinery Project, Client ~ Reliance Ind. Ltd.
Designation : QA/QC Engineer

Accountabilities
 Inspection of Mechanical Activities at sites & Coordination,
 Evaluation & Witnessing of NDT,
 Witnessing of Pressure test of Unit Piping & Tankage,
 Witnessing of PQR, WPQR, ALLWELD TEST and Document Review.
 Stage wise inspection of 92 Mtr Dia &20 Mtr height (floating, double deck & Cone Roof Self supported Tanks) Atmospheric
Storage Tank for CRUDE, Diesel, Water Storage.
 Witnessing and inspect the activities of Construction, erection, alignment& welding with all NDT’s, Hydrostatic testing of
tanks & water spray System, painting inspection of tanks, all mechanical Equipment (static & Rotating)).
 Inspect and review against of daily R.F.I. (Request for inspection) and all reports for the entire inspection

 Inspect as per inspection test plan and Checking the Pre & Final daily fit up, welding & all NDT's (DPT, MPT, RT, Vacuum box
test, oil chalk test) inspection of tanks as per API Std 650 and API 620, BS EN 14015- 2004 and inspection test plan.
 Checking the WPS, welding machine, welding joint, welding consumables and arranging the same.
 Checking & ensuring the pre & final alignment & location for 1) course shell 2) Bottom shell 3) Roof plates 4) Nozzles 5) Hand
rails etc. As per the drawing before & after the erection.
 Checking the peaking, banding, verticality and circumference during fit-up for every shell at vertical and horizontal welding
joints.
 Checking the visual inspection of all welding joints as per the drawings.
 Checking the vacuum box test of bottom plates, annular plates, and bottom & top deck plates.
 Checking the leak test of all Nozzle pads.
 Checking the Hydro test for tanks piping system after mechanical completion of punch list.
 Conducting the welder qualification test (WQT) for SMAW, SAW, GTAW.
 Review and approval of Contractors welding procedure specification (WPS), procedure qualification records as per standard
of SECTION IX.
 Reviewing and approval of the proper documentation of records & reports as per the REAL requirement/Specification and
ISO - 9001. Responsible to ascertain that all materials comply with the contract documents, either by mill certification or
testing.
 Verify all fabrication and erection & welding is performed in accordance with the contract documents.
 Interpretation of radiographic films.
 Painting inspection of tanks (inside, outside, bottom, top deck).
 Verifying and approval of the weld map for tanks.
 Approval of the AS- BUILT drawing for tanks.
 Review and approval of contractors prepared final hand over documents as per contract.
 Conducting the every month internal audit for the tanks.
 Witnessing the Stress Relieving (PWHT) of Nozzle shell plates.
 Holiday inspection of paints.
 Assisting to reduce the welding defects by proper training and maintenance of qualified welders.
 Displays leadership and a desire to accept accountability
 Surveillance & Inspection of Offsite piping activity for RTF to MTF Area
 48”, 36”, 30”, 16” diameter PRODUCT Lines.
 12” NB Nitrogen Line.

Jul’06~Oct’06: Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.

Project : For Jamnagar Export Refinery Project, Client ~ Reliance Ind. Ltd.
Designation : QA/QC Engineer

Nov’04~Jun’06 : M/S Punj Lloyd Limited

Project : Reliance Cryogenic LPG Tank
Designation : QA/QC Engineer

Accountabilities
 Responsible for execution of Piping Fabrication for various diameters.
 Coordination with client, consultant & Sub- contractor.
 Estimation of project material requirement & material reconciliation.
 Coordination with Planning, Quality Control & ware House for smooth work.
 Fabrication & erection of process piping of cryogenic tank.
 Hydro testing of all process & utilities line.
 All process & utilities line air drying & air blasting.
 Involved in pneumatic testing of cryogenic tank.
 Coordination with client, consultant & contractor.
 Estimation of project material requirement & material reconciliation.
 Coordination with Planning, Quality Control & ware House for smooth work.
 Preparation of isometric drawings & welding inspection.
 Preparation of Bill of Materials.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Growth Path
Mar’04-Oct’04 : Junior Engineer at Naima Engineering Associates, Kolkata, WB, India.
Aug’03-Jan’04 : Trainee Engineer at Great Shipping, India.
Jan’03-Jul’03 : Trainee Engineer at Kassab International Shipping LLC, UAE.

IT SKILLS
Well versed with MS-
Word, Excel PowerPoint.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 18th September, 1977
Linguistic Abilities : English, Hindi and Bengali
Passport No. : U-0088736, Date of Expiry: 10.08.2029
Driving License (UAE): 1920291, Date of Expiry: 22.06.2023
Address : P-5, Pragati Pally, Post Office – Lake Town, Kolkata – 700089, West Bengal, INDIA,