VAMSI REDDY
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic and meticulous quality engineer with over 8 years of experience in EPC coordination for refinery, oil and gas, and automation projects. A strong emphasis on growth, complemented by creativity and analytical thinking, drives successful implementation and administration of quality processes. Exceptional problem-solving abilities and interpersonal communication skills enhance collaboration within teams and across projects. Proven project management expertise ensures timely delivery of high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager (QA/QC), Artson Engineering ltd.
IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Ltd), IOCL Dumad, White Oil Terminal
Gujarat, India
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Fabrication & Erection of HSD (Double Deck external floating roof tank)
- Fabrication & Erection of MS (Dome roof Single deck internal floating roof tank)
- Conduct & perform internal and external Inspection of product storage Tank as per API 650, Section - IX & project inspection test Plan.
- Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and erect or products and to promote efficient utilization.
- Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
- Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
- Incoming material inspection of all bought out items and preparing all test documents as per ITP.
- WPQR, WPS Preparation Qualification Approval, Welder Performance Qualification Tests, and Certification, Ensuring conformance to project specifications, Co-coordinating NDT Inspection Activities.
- Monitor and inspected overall bottom & annular plates/shell plates/roof plates welding sequence and parameter. Final visual inspection and traceability record for all completed.
- Perform on-field inspections like Fit-up, Weld visuals, erection, peaking & banding, nozzle openings, plumb check etc.
- Perform stage wise painting inspections w.r.t project requirements. Conduct & witness NDT activities like RT, UT, DPT& MPI and testing activity like Vacuum test, pad pneumatic testing, oil chalk test and PWHT.
- Hands on experience of "Roof Drain installation" (MESA Pipe) with vendor assistance.
- Perform & inspect Foam riser, vertical riser, cooling ring line & UG pipeline inspection w.r.t to design standard and project requirement.
- Carried out final Tank Settlement/Levelness/overall tank dimensional & visual check with client and owner representative and ensured all documents required with the mechanical completion punch list are completed prior to Tank Hydrostatic test.
- Perform & witness primary, secondary & rim seal activities w.r.t design and project requirements.
- Review of RT films and all NDT reports. test pack preparation, final Dozier compilation.
- Conducting induction w.r.t welding to all the welders and monitor their performance accordingly.
- Attend weekly meetings with Client/PMC and provide QC presentations regards to project status.
- Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
- Automated storage and retrieval systems
- Are a kind of warehouse technology wherein goods are automatically placed into, and brought back out of, storage as needed. This is typically achieved by pairing the technology with warehouse execution software (WES) that manages the process and helps warehouse personnel process orders.
Sr. (QA/QC) Engineer, Artson Engineering ltd
ITC (Imperial Tobacco Company of India Limited)
Kapurthala, Punjab, India
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing
- Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs. methods, procedures, and activities.
- Responsible for resolution of inventory sync issues. This includes reviewing daily inventory & error reports, identifying root cause and addressing discrepancies.
- Performing On-Site inspections for incoming materials and maintaining all technical activities as per Japanese code of conduct.
- Ensuring, team members are trained & familiar with the Material A.S.R.S Procedures by providing on job induction on weekly basis.
- Conducting monthly & weekly review meeting to escalate developments areas.
- Onsite inspection with client and vendor.
- Conducting weekly toolbox talk to all technicians / engineers
Sr. (QA/QC) Engineer, Artson Engineering ltd
ZACL (Zuari Agro chemical limited)
Zuari Nagar, GOA, India
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Shutdown Project
- Find out essential places for Blinding/spading for equipment isolation and monitoring of its activities with supervision. Making of detailed Inspection and testing plans in discussion with client and set up wall planner for the concerned activities at various stages on the process.
- Evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
- Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
- Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
- Tapping in existing lines and connect fabricated spools. Removal of Old valves & repair, weld D.P Test, Thickness measurement records.
- Performing Hydro test of all tapping lines including stage wise painting inspections.
- Holiday detection, Spark test of coated and wrapped UG piping. Organize & witness various N.D.T tests. Preparation of all protocols like (Fit-Up, Material Inspection report & N.D.T records)
Sr. (QA/QC) Engineer, Artson Engineering ltd
APGENCO (Andhra Pradesh power generation corporation)
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Structural Fabrication & Erection of Coal Handling plant
- Fabrication and erection of Heavy Structural Steels (such as columns, beams, and Bracings, Build up beams etc.) jobs with Blasting and protective coating. Conducting and participation of pre-inspection meetings with client and Vendors and formulating the ways of inspection at par with the approved inspection test plan.
- Preparation of Inspection Test Plan, Inspection formats, Project procedures, technical specifications etc.
- Fit-Up & Welding Inspection - Dimension check as per drawing, Control of welding process as per applicable WPS & PQR requirements. Experienced with AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX. Monitoring and review of Weld Map, Welding Schedule.
- NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) - Inspection techniques in accordance with ASME Sec V like Visual inspection, Ultrasonic inspection, Radiographic inspection, Radiographic film interpretation, Dye Penetrant inspection.
- Preparation of QC protocols w.r.t QAP & accumulate technical documents to prepare final documentation.
- Conduct on site internal inspection and escalate observations in toolbox talk.
- Conduct motivational program on monthly basis to all the welders.
Assistant (QA/QC) Engineer, IOT Anwesha Engineering & Construction LTD.
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) & BPCL Ernakulam
Hazira, Gujarat, India
12.2013 - 02.2017
- SWIP (Sea Water Intake & Outfall Pipeline System)
- Inspect Fabrication & Erection of Pipe Spools and Supports as per Isometrics & Weld Map.
- Line checking of pipes, Fittings, Accessories, and Supports are as per drawing and Specs.
- Stage wise inspection of blasting & painting (MIO, Sea green) are as per technical specification.
- Conducting motivational program, induction programs at periodic times against welding, safety.
- Fabrication & Erection of Double deck external floating roof tank
- Fabrication & Erection of Dome Roof single deck internal floating roof tank
- Conduct & perform internal and external inspection of product storage tank as per API 650, Section - IX & project inspection test plan.
- WPQR, WPS Preparation Qualification approval, welder performance qualification tests and certification coordinating with NDT inspection activities.
- Verifies the conformity with Drawings, Requisitions and Material Test Certificates for all incoming materials. Performing internal inspections, Lab witness for critical items as per client’s requirement.
- Conduct & witness NDT activities like RT, UT, DPT& MPI and testing activity like Vacuum test, pad pneumatic testing, oil chalk test and PWHT.
- Perform on-field inspections like Fit-up, Weld visuals, erection, peaking & banding, nozzle openings, plumb check etc.
- Preparation of on-field QC documents with N.D.T testing. Prepare and Review of Quality Procedures for various activities.
- Performing stage wise painting inspections w.r.t project requirements and its testing activities.
- Generating QAP / ITP as per Tender Document and Related Codes/Specification.
- Assist QC inspector of Third-party inspection agency / Client’s inspection for stage wise as per QAP. Resolving all punch points to obtain Release note for dispatch of materials.
- Co-ordinate with client / PMC for design deviations.
- Responsible for technical checks with PMC, Client’s for approvals on IRN (Inspection Release Note) for the clearance of IMIR’S.
- Prepare & generate weekly report of bought items & onsite inspection status with punch points.
- Raise FORMAT-(I), (II) and clear punch points related to mechanical clearance.
- Prepare & compile all the necessary documents for final handover to End-user / PMC.
- As a (QA/QC) Painting Inspector:
- Responsible for monitoring & implementation of ISO 9000 :2000 Quality Management System at site.
- Painting / coating inspection of steel structural works, pipeline (UG/AG), Storage tanks, UG wrapping, coatings.
- Responsible for stage wise painting / coating inspection.
- Monitor weather condition for surface preparation and painting / coating application.
- Prepare “inspection test plan” (ITP) for specific project / company requirements/ surface preparation and painting / coating procedure
- Hot dip galvanizing coating inspection in galvanizing plant.
- Responsible for incoming coating / painting material inspection and must ensure whether these materials suits to meets the requirements of project specifications.
- Ensure all testing equipment documents meeting the project /standard requirements.
- Check and monitor all painting / coating related works and ensure all final products meet in accordance with company procedure, client requirement and international codes.
- Know to find RUST GRADES A, B, C, D SURFACE PREPARATION GRADES SA, SA2, SA21/2, SA3
- Highly experienced in handling Quality control kits like surface Profile test, DFT&WFT gauge, temperature gauges (sling psychrometer & dew point Calculator), surface temperature gauge, holiday test), chloride test etc.
- Prepare all necessary QA / QC painting / coating documents and handed over to client’s review.
- Review of calibration status of IMTE items.
- To undertake test qualifications for spray painters, brush painter’s hydro blasters & abrasive blasters.
- Co-ordinate with the paint manufacturer technical representative on daily basis.
- Monitoring and maintaining records of calibration of measuring & monitoring devices pertaining to painting works.
- Providing effective training, workshop, seminars, and proper support to team for achieving success.
- Collaborating with senior engineers for ensuring the good result.
- Developing and maintaining accurate records.
Education
Level - II Inspector - Welding’s
ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Testing)
Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh02.2019
Master of Science - M.S.I.T.M
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineer
Raghu Engineering College
Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh07.2013
Skills
- NDT Level-II Experienced
- AUTO CAD Skillful
- CNC Beginner
Accomplishments
* Best "EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR" for 2019-2020 from M/s. Muratec machinery India private ltd & I.T.C
* Best "SAFETY CONSCIOUS EMPLOYEE" on the occasion of 49th national safety week on 07-Mar-2020
* Awarded for successful completion of " ERT RESPONSE & FIRE FIGHTING" on 15-Sep-2016 & 16-Sep-2016
* Awarded for completion of " FIRE FIGHTER" of ERT on basis of OHSAS, Factory Act and BOCW Act on 16-Sep-2016
* Awarded for completion of " FIRE FIGHTER" of ERT on basis of OHSAS, Factory Act and BOCW Act on 25-Sep-2015
* Certificate of appreciation on "SAFETY QUIZ" on the occasion of 43rd world environmental day 05-June-2015
Certification
Level - II Inspector: Weldings
ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Testing) - Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
Hindi Fluent
Telugu Native speaker
Timeline
Assistant Manager (QA/QC), Artson Engineering ltd.
IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Ltd), IOCL Dumad, White Oil Terminal
02.2020 - 02.2022
Sr. (QA/QC) Engineer, Artson Engineering ltd
ITC (Imperial Tobacco Company of India Limited)
09.2019 - 02.2020
Sr. (QA/QC) Engineer, Artson Engineering ltd
ZACL (Zuari Agro chemical limited)
10.2018 - 09.2019
Sr. (QA/QC) Engineer, Artson Engineering ltd
APGENCO (Andhra Pradesh power generation corporation)
05.2017 - 10.2018
Assistant (QA/QC) Engineer, IOT Anwesha Engineering & Construction LTD.
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) & BPCL Ernakulam
12.2013 - 02.2017
Level - II Inspector - Welding’s
ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Testing)
Master of Science - M.S.I.T.M
Campbellsville University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineer
Raghu Engineering College