Sridhar Sethuraman

A seasoned professional with 15 years of expertise in the oil and gas inspection industry, currently serving as a QA Executive in the semiconductor and EPC sector. Possesses over 24 years of diverse QA/QC experience, including three years in the automobile industry and more than two years in sheet metal fabrication. Proven record of delivering high-quality inspection and coordination services in demanding environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Quality Assurance Executive at Tialoc Singapore Pte Ltd.                       Jan 2021 – Present

Key Projects: -

Micron F10A - Exhaust Tool Install, Phase 2 & 3 – Singapore. (Subcontractor)

Siltronic Fab Next – Wastewater Treatment System – Singapore. (Subcontractor)

ECO - Carbon Soot Incineration Plant – Singapore. (Design + EPC Contractor)

Novartis – Additional Bio Reactors – Singapore. (Subcontractor)

Be’ah – Industrial Waste Treatment Facility – Sohar Free Zone, Oman. (Design + EPC Contractor)

Responsibilities:

• Preparing detailed Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Project Quality Plans (PQPs).
• Reviewing ITPs, PQPs, test reports, material certificates, and MDRB documents submitted by subcontractors and vendors.
• Guiding and delegating work to subordinates according to daily schedules.
• Participating in vendor and sub-contractor selection process.
• Coordinating Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with vendors and clients. 
• Conducting quality inductions for onboard contractors. 
• Conducting thorough inspections of incoming mechanical equipment, structural materials, piping materials, refractory materials, insulation materials, and ducting materials.
• Performing foundation inspections, pocket grouting inspections, and mechanical equipment installation inspections.
• Conducting fit-up and visual inspections of piping and ducting joints at the site and fabrication shop.
• Managing QA/QC activities of mechanical, structural, ducting, piping, refractory, and insulation subcontractors on-site.
• Reviewing inspection reports submitted by subcontractors and ensuring their validation.
• Performing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) to ensure the quality and functionality of SS Tanks, FRP Tanks, and HDPE Tanks.
• Assessing test packages submitted by subcontractors and facilitating client approval.
• Conducting final line walks for mechanical installations, structural works, piping, ducting, refractory, and insulation.
• Creating internal punch lists for non-conformances identified during line walks and ensuring closure before commissioning or power turn-on.
• Adapting to E-Doc systems provided by clients for live documents.
• Maintaining comprehensive QA/QC procedures, inspection logs, and reports for subcontractors.
• Experienced in applying international codes and standards including ASME, ASTM, API, ASNT, ANSI, and AWS across various engineering and inspection disciplines.

Senior Inspector OCTG & NDT cum Inspection Coordinator                      Feb 2006 – Jan 2021

in NOV Tuboscope, Singapore and Labuan, Malaysia.

• Managing independent inspection assignments at supply bases, onshore, and offshore locations for clients such as Weatherford, Baker Hughes Inteq, Baker Oil Tools, NOV Downhole Tools, Rig Solutions, machine shops, major drilling contractors, oil companies, and various rental companies.
• Coordinating effectively with clients to understand their requirements, plan inspection programs, schedule activities, and conduct inspections to meet client expectations.
• Providing daily status updates on inspections, repairs, and deliveries to customers. Liaising with machine shops on thread repairs and supporting traffic crews in yard management and inventory.
• Evaluating and interpreting inspection findings and generating detailed inspection reports.
• Guiding and delegating work to subordinates according to daily schedules and training new interns in the inspection field.
• Overseeing the calibration of all inspection equipment and performing in-house calibration of UT thickness gauges, coils, ammeters, AC yokes, UT test pipes, and EMI test pipes.
• Conducting electromagnetic inspections on the tube bodies of drill pipes and tubing using Vetco Scope and AGS systems.
• Performing ultrasonic testing on the slip-end areas of drill pipes using End Sonic II (10-channel UT) and handheld devices such as USM GO and Panametrics EPOCH LT.
• Executing magnetic particle inspections (MPI) on threaded connections of drill pipes, tubing, drill collars, and bottom hole assemblies using the wet fluorescent method under black light.
• Performing MPI on critical areas of drill pipes, HWDP, tubing, drill collars, bottom hole assemblies, and drilling rig parts, including tongs, elevators, slips, fishing tools, IBOP parts, and top drive parts.
• Conducting liquid penetrant inspections (LPI) on threaded connections and the full-body areas of non-magnetic specialty drilling tools for Baker Hughes Inteq.
• Extensive experience in handling inspection assignments of Drill pipes, BHAs, HWDP, Subs, Top Drive Systems, Handling tools, various Rig Components, Drilling Jars, Mechanical Jars, various Fishing Tools, various Subs, Drilling Tools, Downhole Tools, Casing and Tubing.
• Proficient in working with industry-standard procedures- TH Hill’s DS-1 (Vol 1, Vol 3 & Vol 4), API RP7G-2,     API SPEC 7-1, API SPEC 7-2, API RP 8B, API 5A5, API 5B, API RP5B1, API 5CT, NS-1, NS-2, Tuboscope SOP, Varco’s, Weatherford’s, Down Hole Tools, Baker Hughes Inteq’s & Customer Specifications.          

Worked as a Resident Inspector (3 Years) at Baker Hughes Inteq, Asia Pacific Maintenance Centre, Singapore.

• Participated in Material Review Board, part of Quality Department and Worked as a Practical Trainer 

Examiner of DS-1 & NDT Level II (MT & PT) courses conducted by Baker Hughes Inteq, Singapore for their employees & Third-Party Inspectors.

• Inspection of MWD, LWD Tools & various Mud Motors, Stabilizers and Non-Magnetic Tools include NDT, Dimensional & Visual of Baker Hughes Inteq BHI T-2 Modular and Double Shouldered Connections as per drawing and Inteq’s technical procedures.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successfully completed numerous assignments on time, maintaining a history of zero customer complaints.
• Chosen as the sole inspector to attend the Level II course for third-party inspectors, conducted by Baker Hughes Inteq. Successfully completed the course and was appointed as a Resident Inspector.
• Achieved membership in the Material Review Board, becoming a key part of Baker Hughes Inteq’s Quality Department.
• Appointed as a Practical Trainer and Examiner for DS-1 and NDT Level II (MT & PT) courses conducted by Baker Hughes Inteq, Singapore, for their employees and third-party inspectors.
• Recognized as the only inspector selected to work as an Inspection Coordinator at Tuboscope Singapore Operations, bridging the gap between clients and a team of 10-15 inspectors.
• Demonstrated excellent client coordination skills, significantly enhancing rapport, and driving business growth.

Mechanical Engineering Technician (Quality Control)                      Oct 2003 - Jan 2006

at Metalplas Engineering Pte Ltd, Singapore.                   

• Final inspection of assemblies including Lift Assemblies, Escalator Panels, and other fabrication works.
• In-process inspection of machined components and metalworking processes, including turning, milling, drilling, punching, shearing, ‘V’ cut, and bending.
• Proficient in TIG welding, MIG welding, spot welding, cladding works, and assembly tasks.
• Preparing inspection reports for machine shop, metalwork, and assembly processes.
  • Coordinating with production and design departments to enhance production efficiency.
• Maintaining all quality control documents.

Quality Assurance Engineer                                                                                                           Nov 2000 to Sep 2003 

at Advik Hi-Tech Pte Ltd, Pune, India.       

• Managed incoming, in-process inspections, and final product quality assurance, including rejection and rework control.
• Utilized various measuring instruments (Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Profile Projector, Hardness Tester, Surface Roughness Tester, Dial Gauge, Height Gauge, Plug Gauges & Load Testing Equipment Etc.)
• Conducted sample inspections and vendor quality audits.
• Performed first article inspections for new products and components.
• Addressed customer complaints, implemented corrective actions using 5W, 1H, and Why-Why analysis.
• Managed calibration of gauges and measuring instruments and implemented SQC and SPC in critical processes.
• Guiding and assigning daily tasks to subordinates, maintained housekeeping, and managed ISO 9000/QS9000 activities.

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Graduated with First Class Honors 2000 awarded by Technical Board of Education, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Select certification, trainings and skills

• CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector - Cert No.: - 619120, Expiry - 23-Jan-2030.
• API 936 – Refractory Personnel Certification – Cert No.: - 109381, Expiry - 31-Jan-2026.
• ASNT Level II in MT, PT, UT and RT awarded by Ultra NDT Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India.
• ASNT Level II in MT, PT, UT, UT End Area, EMI, DS-I, Rig component Inspection, Equipment Calibration and Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging awarded by NOV Tuboscope Singapore.
• Certified Break out Operator Level II awarded by NOV, Downhole Tools.
• Certified Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation awarded by NTUC, Singapore. 
• Certified Supervise Construction Work for WSH awarded by NTUC, Singapore. 
• Certified Basic Industrial Safety and Health Supervisor awarded by Singapore Mfg. Federation. 
• MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Adode PDF.