As a Welding Inspection Subject Matter Expert (SME), I specialize in ensuring weld quality, integrity, and compliance across complex Oil & Gas EPC projects. I provide technical leadership from procedure qualification through fabrication, erection, and final handover—driving conformity with international codes and client specifications while enabling safe, reliable, and cost-efficient project delivery.
Code & Standards Compliance: Deep working knowledge of ASME, API, AWS, ISO/EN standards; interpretation and application across project phases..
WPS/PQR/Welder Qualification: Development, review, and approval of WPS; oversight of PQR testing; management of welder qualification and continuity.
NDE/NDT Strategy & Execution: Selection and coordination of RT, UT/PAUT, TOFD, MT, PT, VT; acceptance criteria, interpretation, and disposition of indications.
Materials & Metallurgy: Control of base materials, consumables, heat input, and preheat/PWHT to prevent HAZ degradation and ensure mechanical integrity.
Weld Quality Assurance: ITP development, surveillance plans, hold/witness points, NCR management, and continuous improvement actions.
Fabrication Readiness & Fit-Up: Oversight of joint preparation, alignment, root integrity, and distortion control in shop and field conditions.
Risk & Integrity Management: Criticality-based inspection planning, RBI inputs, and weld repair optimization to protect schedule and cost.
Documentation & Turnover: Compilation of weld books/data dossiers, traceability, MDR completion, and support to final mechanical completion.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Interface with engineering, construction, third-party inspectors, and certification bodies; vendor surveillance.
HSE & Process Safety Integration: Safe execution of hot work, gas testing, confined space controls, and defect elimination culture.
Proven track record reducing weld repair rates through targeted welder coaching and parameter optimization.
Implementation of digital weld traceability and NDE dashboards for real-time quality visibility and decision-making.
Successful alignment of multi-code projects (e.g., ASME B31.3/B31.8 + AWS D1.1) under unified ITPs and acceptance criteria.
