KARTIK HARWANI
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, CEng, MEng
Doha CITY,DOHA
Summary
Over 15 years of professional experience and understanding in Quality activities in the offshore oil and gas industry encompassing procurement of Oil and Gas material and inspection of product, Quality Assurance during Engineering & Procurement, Vendor/ package Management and overall project quality management and reporting activities. Well-versed with various international codes and standards such as NORSOK, ISO, DNV,API, ASTM, ASME, BS, AWS, DNV rules, and client specifications. Possess strong analytical, planning, and relationship management skills. A practical, highly skilled individual demonstrates out of- the-box thinking. Optimizes cost effective operations and improves safety by scrutinizing existing practices. Proven success fulfilling complex project briefs on time and under budget.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL LTD
02.2022 - Current
- Proactively identified and resolved potential quality issues to ensure projects stayed on schedule.
- Conducted thorough failure investigations and implemented corrective actions, resulting in successful issue resolution.
- Led audits of vendor pre-qualification and purchase order compliance processes to maintain high-quality standards.
- Designed and executed a comprehensive quality assurance training program for staff members.
- Orchestrated supply chain meetings to align processes with project quality requirements.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by addressing shortcomings through detailed root-cause analysis.
- Ensured consistent compliance with national and international standards.
- Spearheaded procurement efforts for Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA) and Carbon Steel (CS) line-pipes for both onshore and offshore scopes.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL LTD
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Facilitated effective coordination among site engineers, fabrication shop engineers, and client inspectors to ensure alignment with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) for all inspection activities.
- Analyzed isometric drawings and conducted monitoring and inspections of fabrication processes, ensuring adherence to approved drawings and client specifications.
- Verified the correct identification and quality of materials issued to construction sites, maintaining compliance with relevant drawings, specifications, and material traceability standards.
- Performed various inspection tasks including fit-up checks, monitored welding activities, and conducted final inspections of welding at fabrication yards for pipe spools and structural items.
- Achieved mechanical completion of piping systems (including Carbon Steel, Carbon Steel (NACE), Stainless Steel, Inconel, Cu-Ni) by referencing engineering documents such as general arrangement drawings, P&IDs, Isometrics, and support standards.
- Inspected fabricated platforms, jacket structures, and deck piping to finalize punch lists and balance activities in accordance with approved drawings, scope of work, and project deadlines.
- Initiated Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requests as per approved procedures and project specifications.
- Ensured proper baking and storage conditions for consumables and maintained control over consumable materials.
- Verified the qualification of welding processes and personnel, ensuring compliance with approved procedures.
- Reviewed test packages for completion, identified punch list items, categorized and addressed them, and released packages for pressure testing.
- Conduct quality audits and reviews to ensure the proper functioning of the Quality System, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and guidelines.
- Prepare critical documents such as Project Quality Plans (PQP) and Audit schedules in accordance with project contracts.
- Coordinate with client representatives to address quality issues and facilitate project interactions as needed.
- Review vendor documents during component manufacturing, providing technical clarifications as required.
- Ensure supplier documentation complies with contract requirements.
- Utilize SAP QM to report findings and create internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), escalating critical issues to the Projects QA Manager and Supply Chain.
- Contribute to achieving Project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and coordinate Project Audit programs, including supplier audits.
- Facilitate and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for internal Non-Conformities (NCs), conduct 5Why investigations, develop mitigation plans, and ensure timely closure of all NCs.
Quality Assurance Specialist
TECNICAS REUNIDAS
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Responsible for preparation of critical documents like PQP, Audit schedule as per project contract
Quality Engineer
GS ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION EPC
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Perform quality audits, Conduct quality reviews to verify the Quality System /proper functioning of the operating system
Quality Engineer
SK ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO.LTD EPC
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Review of vendor documents during the manufacturing stage of components, Responsible for technical clarifications during the project
Quality Engineer
ABV ROCK GROUP
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Ensure that supplier documentation packages are agreed under contract requirements
Inspection Engineer
APPLUS VELOSI
02.2009 - 10.2012
- Perform quality audits, Conduct quality reviews to verify the Quality System /proper functioning of the operating system
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
DUBAI 02.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF NAGPUR
Nagpur, India 03.2005 - 02.2009
Skills
PROCUREMENT LINEPIPE
undefinedProject
Client: QATAR ENGERY - LNG
PROJECT : NORTH FIELD EXPANSION PROJECT (NFE + NFS)
Client: SAUDI ARAMCO
PROJECT : JIZAN REFINERY, LTA-II, SAF-8, CRPO-72, CRPO-73, 13-JACKETS, SAF-6,
Client: PETRO RABIGH (JV OF SAUDI ARAMCO & SUMITOMO CHEMICAL)
PROJECT : PETRORABIGH PHASE 2
Client: Al Yasat Petroleum Operations Company Ltd (JV of ADNOC & CNPCI)
PROJECT : Belbazem Re-SELECT, Pre-FEED and FEED Design competition.
Client: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC Offshore)
PROJECT : UMM SHAIF Gas Cap Development – Phase 1, UPPER ZAKUM PHASE 2 PRE-FEED
Accomplishments
- Client Satisfaction: The successful delivery of CRA Linepipes underscores our commitment to client satisfaction, delivering products that meet or exceed expectations and contribute to the overall success of the NFXP project.
- Quality Management Implementation: As the Engineering Quality Manager, I spearheaded the implementation of robust quality management systems and processes throughout the Belbazem Feed phase. This ensured adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
Affiliations
- The Institute of Engineers India (IEI) Membership M-1702585
- Toastmasters
- Project Management Institute
- American Petroleum Institute
- TWI
Certification
API-510
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL LTD
02.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Engineering Management
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
02.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
MCDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL LTD
12.2016 - 02.2022
Quality Assurance Specialist
TECNICAS REUNIDAS
02.2016 - 11.2016
Quality Engineer
GS ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION EPC
03.2015 - 02.2016
Quality Engineer
SK ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO.LTD EPC
11.2013 - 01.2015
Quality Engineer
ABV ROCK GROUP
10.2012 - 10.2013
Inspection Engineer
APPLUS VELOSI
02.2009 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF NAGPUR
03.2005 - 02.2009
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