DINESHKUMAR PALANIVEL

CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: P.DINESHKUMAR
POSITION: QC COATING INSPECTOR.
LOCATION: TIRUCHIRAPALLI
Nationality: Indian
Date of Birth: 11-07-1993
Marital Status: Single
Total Years of Experience: 9+Years

Objective

 Looking for the best opportunity in your esteemed organization where I would be able to
utilize and enhance my potential while being resourceful, innovative and flexible. A task
oriented Inspection Engineer with blend of rich work experience in the field of Quality
and Inspection, is looking for a challenging career in the related field.

Educational Qualification:
 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, India.

Technical Qualification & Certifications:

 BGAS-CSWIP Grade 2 Certified (Coating Inspector) Certificate No: 113293/2
Exp date: 24-11-2026 Certified by TWI UK.
 CSWIP 3.1 Level II (Welding Inspector) TWI Cert. No:98046/2 Exp date:30-01-2025,
 ASNT Level II (RT, UT, PT, MT),
 RTFI,
 Quality Management Systems ISO9001:2015 CERT NO:TVEQ12302889

Summary of Experience:

 9+ years of working experience in the field of QA/QC on various onshore Structures such
as Pipe lines, Plant piping, Structural steel and equipment fabrication in accordance with
applicable International codes and standards and as per client specifications for the
projects of oil & gas Projects etc.,

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 Very good Exposure in Quality Control Coating Inspection activities for various New
construction and oil and gas petrochemical projects, shop work, Module erection and
ONGC offshore structure projects etc.,

Experience:
 Designation : QC Coating Inspector
 Company : Larsen &Toubro Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (India)
 Clients : ONGC (MCDERMOTT International) TPI- DNV GL & TUV
 Project : 98/2 SURF, & HPCL Visakh Refinery.
 Period : 2021 May to January 2022

 Designation : QC Coating Inspector (Multi TPI),

 Company : ASTRON GROUP (Kuwait),
 Clients : LIMAK Construction,
 Contractors : Metal Deykim, Temsan, Neta, Viba, AIC, Megayapi.
 Project : Kuwait International Airport-II (MPW)
 Period : 2019 October to 2020 September

 Designation : QC Painting Inspector,

 Company : Gulf Pipeline Testing & Inspection, (UAE)
 Clients : Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA,INC
MCD and CB&I (QICL),
 Project : Ethane Cracker Project, Port Arthur, TX,USA.
 Period : 2018 November to 2019 July

 Designation : QC Coating Inspector (CPSP),

 Company : Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited (MFFK).
 Clients : Lloyd's Register & Fluor SQS - India
 Project : Farabi Normal Paraffin & Derivates(KSA), & Sasol chemicals(USA) LLC, Lake
 Period : 2017 June to 2018 October,

 Designation : QC Inspector (Welding and Painting),

 Company : Sri Selva Vinayaka Engineering,
 Clients : BHEL , GEEGO, Enercon, Baby Engineering,
 Projects : Bhadradri and Neyveli Thermal power station,
 Period : 2013 June to 2017 May.

Projects Involved:

 Construction of Pipeline and piping Spool.

 Spool fabrication and piping Module Erection.

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 Structural columns and Vessels , DUCT, bellows, Welded Box.

 Airport construction,
 ONGC 98/2 SURF(Subsea Flexibles, Umbilical, Risers and Flow lines and SPS, largest subsea
Deep Water project in India (Mudmat, Riser Pipe, Integrated Piping module, Top and
bottom frames, Wing frames, Yoke frames etc.

Job Responsibilities QC Coating Inspector:

 Painting / coating inspection of steel structural works, pipeline, pressure vessels, new building
Construction piping spools and pipe rack erection.
 Implementation of project (ITP) for specific project / company requirements/ surface
preparation and painting / coating procedure.
 Verified all equipment calibrations and material certificates.
 Attend appropriate quality audits and inspections covering contractors, suppliers and
sub-contractors.
 Ensure contractor Quality management system plans are followed.
 Raise RFI's to client inspection department through project management.
 Participate weekly quality meetings. Report deviations and Non-conformance.
 Handle surveillance inspection of surface preparation; paint mixing , WFT,DFT, adhesion and
curing of paint.
 conduct inspection of consumables like blasting abrasives , paint, powder and insulating
material.
 Ensure personal Qualifications for blasters and painters.
 Inspect painting and coating equipment on site before production.
 Co-ordinate with the paint manufacturer technical representative on daily basis.
 Check dew point, RH and substrate temperature for suitable of blasting and coating.
 compressed air purity test shall be follow day to day work shift basis.
 Monitor and ensure the paint materials are stored in good condition and including temporary
site storage area .

 Grade the surface profile by using standard comparators (ISO surface profile comparators,
Replica test, dial gauge method.

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 After blasting surface cleanliness and Dust method test as per standard.

 Physical examination for that material applied is same as per specification.

 After coating application curing test if required will conduct MEK test.

 Contact final coating inspection and testing of DFT, Holiday detection (Low voltage DC wet
sponge test and High Voltage Holiday detector.
 After coating application contact Adhesion Test as per standard.
 Witness & inspection for field joint Coating.
 Check for uniformity of insulation surface, no gapes or voids and check for thickness.
 verify the distance between the bands & check moisture protection at location where moisture
could enter the insulation and segments properly staggered and tight.
 To check and monitor all painting / coating related works and ensure all final products meet in
accordance with company procedure, client requirement and international codes shall be follow
such as codes as standards SSPC, ISO, ASTM, NACE and also Saudi Armco (SAES-H Series,
SAMSS,APCS,SATIP.
 Paint Handled Jotun paints , APPG International paints, Hempel Paints and Carboline brands.
 MSDS details and manufacturer test certificates for the paint products.
 Inspection carried out for various type of pipeline and spools liquid coatings and internal
external FBE Coating etc.
 visit cement lining inspection and Non- cured visco elastic property wrapping coating inspection
on the pipe body joints.
 In structural parts Inspection carried out Thermal spray aluminum coating (TSA) and galvanizing
coatings inspected.
 Thixotropic Coating application checked in (TSA and PFP after application) areas.
 Write inspection reports and initiate Rejection Notices, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Responsibilities as a Mechanical and Welding Inspector:

 Inspection of materials before welding, cleanliness of materials, inspections for weld groove
angle, root gap.
 Day-to-Day of fit-up, weld visual inspection & Surveillance of piping works at site.
 Preparation of Daily Welding Report (DWR) and getting approval from clients

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 Visual inspection and dimensional of completed weld

 Co-ordinate with welding engineer to prepare WPS & PQR.
 Witnessing welder Qualification tests along with client and issue welder ID cards for qualified
welders.
 Coordinating with the third party inspection bodies for Non Destructive Tests (NDT) like MPT,
DPT, RT tests and facilitating the work fronts for the same.
 Material traceability of materials & welding Consumables as per codes & project spec.
 Repair of weld found defected by visual inspection
 Good practical, theoretical knowledge in the interpretation of drawings, working knowledge of
international codes, specifications and QA/QC procedures
 Performing and Witness of welder qualification as per the approved WPS. Conducting
inspection of piping materials and review of Material Test Certificate (MTC).
 Monitoring the control & maintenance of welding consumables, storage, and baking, re-baking
and welding consumable issue slip.
 Orifice plate & flange inspection (visual, dimensional checks and orientation of pre tap holes).
 Punch clearing inspection before and after pressure tests.
 Reinstatement and final assembly inspection and final mechanical completion of installed
piping, final witnessing and performing.
 Ensure for the valid calibration status of monitoring and measuring devices like Welding
Machines, Baking & Holding Ovens, and Quivers etc.

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