Kundan Singh Khanaie
Sr.QA/QC Engineer
Haridwar,UT
Summary
With 19 years of experience in Piping, Mechanical Equipment, Storage Tanks, Steel Structures, and Quality Control activities in Construction, Oil & Gas sectors including Power Plant, Petrochemical Projects, and Refineries, I offer a wealth of expertise. As an effective Quality Engineer, I have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives. My focus and diligence are unmatched, and I am committed to fostering the corporate mission. Throughout my career, I have consistently been acknowledged for implementing actionable initiatives that reduce error rates and optimize company processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Acting QA/QC Manager
ACWA Power Sirdarya
Shirin
6 2024 - Current
- Reviewing of ITP, QAQC Procedures and Supplier QA/QC documents
- Ensure that RFI Inspection Notification for Witness & Hold point required to be attended as per the ITP
- Proficient in review of WPS/PQR & WPQ and QA/QC Dossier etc
- According to Quality Management System and extensively implemented at all levels
- Ensure that latest revision of drawing is available at site and controlled copy document is used at site
- Ensure that the material receipt Inspection and monitoring the storage and preservation of the supplied items as per the requirements
- Skill in international codes and standards ASME Sec I, Sec II, Sec V, Sec VIII Div 1, Sec IX, API 650, API 686, API 1104, ASME B 31.1, B 31.3, AWS D1.1/D1.2/D1.6
- Ensure that the Quality Inspection reports are signed off by all based on the relevant RFIs
- Ensure the testing activities of Welding & NDT are followed as per Specification & ITP
- Incoming material Inspection control of Project materials and consumables
- Involved in Erection and Inspection of Static and Rotating Equipment’s such as Vertical Vessels, Horizontal Vessels, Turbines, Compressor, Pumps & Field Erected Tank
- Involved in Steel Structural Erection inspection activities.
- Streamlined documentation processes for better tracking of QA/QC activities, improving overall transparency.
- Coordinated internal audits for ISO certification, successfully maintaining compliance over multiple years.
Sr.QA/QC Engineer
ACWA Power Sirdarya
Shirin
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Reviewing of ITP, QAQC Procedures and Supplier QA/QC documents
- Ensure that RFI Inspection Notification for Witness & Hold point required to be attended as per the ITP
- Proficient in review of WPS/PQR & WPQ and QA/QC Dossier etc
- According to Quality Management System and extensively implemented at all levels
- Ensure that latest revision of drawing is available at site and controlled copy document is used at site
- Ensure that the material receipt Inspection and monitoring the storage and preservation of the supplied items as per the requirements
- Skill in international codes and standards ASME Sec I, Sec II, Sec V, Sec VIII Div 1, Sec IX, API 650, API 686, API 1104, ASME B 31.1, B 31.3, AWS D1.1/D1.2/D1.6
- Ensure that the Quality Inspection reports are signed off by all based on the relevant RFIs
- Ensure the testing activities of Welding & NDT are followed as per Specification & ITP
- Incoming material Inspection control of Project materials and consumables
- Involved in Erection and Inspection of Static and Rotating Equipment’s such as Vertical Vessels, Horizontal Vessels, Turbines, Compressor, Pumps & Field Erected Tank
- Involved in Steel Structural Erection inspection activities.
QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical
Arabian Industries Project LLC
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Incoming material Inspection of project materials and consumables
- Review client specifications to identify the Piping & Pipeline Welding procedure requirements
- Involved Erection and Inspection of GTG, HRSG, Static and Rotating Equipments such as Vertical Vessels, Horizontal Vessels, Pumps & Field Erected Tank etc
- Involved in Steel Structural Erection inspection activities
- Involved in receiving inspection of Equipments
- Co-ordination with client to make clearance for Erection
- Inspection of Foundation Padding level checking as per IFC drawing prior to install the Equipment
- Alignment Inspection of Vertical & Horizontal Static Equipments to release for Grouting
- Foundation Bolt Tightening Inspection of Static Equipment upon completion of Grouting
- Inspection of Internal and External accessories installation as per IFC drawing
- Final Box-up Inspection of Static Equipment’s upon completion of all discipline works
- Preliminary & Final shaft Alignment inspection of GTG, Pumps and Blowers
- Coordinates with site welding inspector coating inspector for pipe book updates
- Prepares inspection report and submit to the company for review and approval
- Coordinates with the clients to request the schedule for inspection
- Review of final documentation MC and PC Dossier.
QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical
Dodsal Engineering & Construction PTE Ltd.
Abdali, Kuwait
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Involved Erection and Inspection of Static and Rotating Equipments such as Vertical Vessels, Horizontal Vessels, Pumps and Compressors
- Involved in stage wise Inspection of Field Erected Storage Tanks
- Involved in Steel Structural Erection inspection activities
- Involved in receiving inspection of Equipments and Tank parts
- Co-ordination with client and PMC to make clearance for Erection
- Involved in Shaft alignment Inspection of HP Boiler Feed water pumps, Reciprocating pumps, Generator, EOT Crane etc
- Review of Quality documents like ITP, QC Procedure, Checklist and protocol for equipments
- Inspection of Foundation Padding level checking as per IFC drawing prior to install the Equipment
- Alignment Inspection of Vertical & Horizontal Static Equipments to release for Grouting
- Foundation Bolt Tightening Inspection of Static Equipment upon completion of Grouting
- Inspection of Internal and External accessories installation as per IFC drawing
- Final Box-up Inspection of Static Equipments upon completion all discipline works
- Installation and inspection of Rotary equipment’s such as padding, Elevation, Position, Orientation, Levelling, and Preliminary Shaft Alignment to release for the Grouting
- Foundation Bolt Tightening Inspection of Rotating Equipment upon completion of Grouting
- Inspection of Final Shaft Alignment inspection without piping connection and with piping connection for the Suction & Discharge Nozzles of Rotating Equipments
- Preparation of all Inspection reports as per approved ITP
- Inspect the Tanks fit-up, peaking, and banding, roundness and weld visual inspections as per the project requirements
- Following NDE requirements of Tanks as per Client Specification and API 650
- Radiographic Film Interpretation and co-ordination with NDT Co-ordinator & Client
- Inspection of Tanks Hydrostatic, Pneumatic, Vacuum box & Roof air leak test and prepare the reports.
QC Engineer – Mechanical
G S Construction Saudi Arabia
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Involved in installation and inspection of Static and Rotatory Equipment
- Involved in inspection of Static Equipments like Super heaters, Economizers, Sulphur burner, Waste heat boiler, Air filter, pump boot, pump tanks, Air coolers, Pre-heaters, Acid cooler, Heaters, Leaf filters, Candle Filters, Deaerator, Surface condenser, Condensate tank, Strainers, Oil tank, Oil Cooler, Heat Exchanger, Cold Exchanger etc
- Involved in inspection of Rotating equipments like Centrifugal pumps, Submersible pumps, Reciprocating pumps, HP BFW pumps, HP turbine pumps, Turbines, Generator, EOT crane etc
- Review of quality documents like ITP, QC procedure, checklist and protocol for equipments
- Raise RFI (Request for field inspection) to client for inspection of foundation level and taking over
- Foundation level check as per IFC drawings, co-ordination and released for equipment erection
- Installation and inspection of static equipment’s includes padding, Elevation, Position, Orientation, Verticality and Levelness
- Installation and inspection of rotary equipment’s includes padding, Elevation, Position, Orientation, Levelness, Pre-shaft alignment, run out and dialing
- Final inspection of static equipment as per checklist and released for painting/insulation
- Shaft alignment checking of pumps before and after piping and making final reports
- Preparing protocol and final handing over of equipment’s to client
- Involved in Steel Structural Erection inspection activities
- Stage wise Inspection of Tank fabrication, erection and weld visual Inspection as per ITP and Project Specification, such as floating roof and cone roof in various diameters
- Review method statements, ITP’s
- Conduct PQR/Welders Qualification Test
- Compile the documents and reports for final acceptance of Clients, Consultants and third party
- Review Raw materials test certificate
- Storage and handling of welding consumables Inspection
- NDE requirements are monitoring
- Radiographic Film Interpretation and co-ordination with NDT persons & Client
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic tests are observed and reported, including vacuum box testing.
Manager – QA/QC (Equipments & Tanks)
Reliance Industries Ltd
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Review of QC Plan & Test Procedure for the Sub-Contractors related to Steel Structural, Equipments & Tanks
- Co-ordination of all inspection with Sub-Contractor
- Attending Weekly QA/QC meeting with Contractor
- Coordination of NDT / PWHT activities with INSPECTION
- Attending Test Pack Review meeting with Contactor
- Review of NDT progress reports (PT, MT, and PWHT & Hardness) monthly for invoicing
- Review of weekly welder acceptable percentage report
- Controlling of NDT check percentage as per project Spec., NDT Summary (Weekly/Monthly)
- Final clearance after Hydro Test.
QC Engineer - Mechanical
Dodsal Engineering & Construction PTE Ltd.
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Review the ITP’s, Quality procedures and dossiers
- Inspection of incoming raw material
- Inspect the welding consumables, filler material compare with required standard and releasing for production
- Review of WPS, PQR and witnessing of Welder qualification Test
- Fit-up and welding inspection of piping and Steel Structural components
- Inspect the Tank fit-up, peaking, bending, roundness and weld visual inspections as per the project requirements
- Inspection of welding equipments and baking ovens
- Monitor the Welding parameters
- Inspection of pre heat value in low alloy material as per the specification
- Witness PWHT activity and review the graph records
- Witnessing Dye Penetrate Testing, and UT Thickness Measurement
- Interpretation of radiography films and evaluates to minimize the rejection
- Ensure Welding works are performed as per Welding Procedure Specification
- Making surveillance during welding to ensure that a Qualified Personnel carries out work using controlled parameters and correct consumables according to procedure
- Carry out the DPT & MPT witness inspection of reinforcement pad and structural components
- Carry out the vacuum box testing witness of the bottom plates
- Generating NCR’s in case of violations and monitoring corrective actions
- Reviewing weekly reports and maintaining records
- Review of hydro test packages and witnessing hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
- Witnessing the NDT activities are carried out as per project requirement
- Issuing the punch points prior to the Hydro test
- During insulation, stage wise inspection like a surface preparation, insulation and cladding
- Co-ordinate with client, third party inspectors & Project management Team
- Preparing Final QA/ QC documents and submit the final dossier to the client.
Senior QC Engineer – Mechanical
M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd.
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Inspection of Crude Oil storage tanks as per API 650
- Responsible for Welding & Quality control works of Crude Oil Storage Tanks
- Conduct PQR/Welders Qualification Test
- Compile the documents and reports for final acceptance of Client and third party
- Inspection of all incoming materials related to Project
- Daily inspection coordination with client, third party
- Preparation of test packs and submission for approval.
Engineer QA/QC – Mechanical
M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd.
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Prepare the ITP’s, Quality procedures and dossiers
- Inspection of incoming raw material
- Inspect the welding consumables, filler material compare with required standard and releasing for production
- Review of WPS, PQR and witnessing of Welder qualification Test
- Fit-up and welding inspection of piping and Steel Structural components
- Inspect the Tank fit-up, peaking, bending, roundness and weld visual inspections as per the project requirements
- Monitor the Welding parameters.
QC Inspector – Mechanical
M/S Arabian Pipe Company Saudi Arabia.
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Daily monitoring of welding quality of pipe in all plant & maintain the database for Repair, Cut-off, and Rejection related to welding
- Whenever the welding quality exceeds the qualitative target, Analyze the variables which cause for the same & make troubleshooting with the concerned in charge
- Conducting Welding related Trainings for Welders & Welding Operators
- Conducting trial welding with the new welding consumable and analyze the results with respect to applicable standards/specification.
QC Engineer - Mechanical
M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd.
10.2004 - 07.2007
- Involved in installation and inspection of Static and Rotatory Equipment
- Involved in inspection of Static Equipments like Super heaters, Economizers, Sulphur burner, Waste heat boiler, Air filter, pump boot, pump tanks, Air coolers etc
- Review the ITP’s, Quality procedures and dossiers
- Inspection of incoming raw material
- Inspect the welding consumables, filler material compare with required standard and releasing for production
- Review of WPS, PQR and witnessing of Welder qualification Test
- Fit-up and welding inspection of piping and Steel Structural components.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth
Rajasthan 07.2012 - 02.2015
Skills
Quality improvement plans
Problem-solving aptitude
Decision-Making
Team Leadership
History
- ACWA Power Sirdarya, Acting QA/QC Manager, Jun 2024 to Present, Uzbekistan Sirdarya 1500 MW CCGT Power Project, ACWA Power
- ACWA Power Sirdarya, Sr.QA/QC Engineer, Jan 2022 to Jun 2024, Uzbekistan Sirdarya 1500 MW CCGT Power Project, ACWA Power
- Arabian Industries Project LLC, QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical, Jun 2018 to Nov 2021, Construction Services for Yibal Khuff Project, Petroleum Development Oman LLC (PDO)
- Dodsal Engineering & Construction PTE Ltd., QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical, Mar 2016 to Mar 2018, New Gathering Centre, GC-31(North Kuwait), Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
- G S Construction Saudi Arabia, QC Engineer – Mechanical, Oct 2014 to Jan 2016, Rabigh II Refining & Petrochemical Project (CP3/CP4), Saudi Aramco & Sumitomo Chemical
- Reliance Industries Ltd, Manager – QA/QC (Equipments & Tanks), Dec 2013 to Oct 2014, Reliance Jamnagar Phase-3 (J3), Reliance Industries Ltd
- Dodsal Engineering & Construction PTE Ltd., QC Engineer - Mechanical, Apr 2012 to Oct 2013, Habshan Sulphur Granulation Plant Project, Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Limited (GASCO)
- M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd., Senior QC Engineer – Mechanical, Oct 2010 to Mar 2012, Crude Oil Storage Tanks Terminal Project
- M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd., Engineer QA/QC – Mechanical, Nov 2009 to Sep 2010, Neptha Cracker Project Panipat (Haryana)
- M/S Arabian Pipe Company Saudi Arabia, QC Inspector – Mechanical, Aug 2007 to Aug 2009, SAW Pipe Mill
- M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd., QC Engineer - Mechanical, Oct 2004 to Jul 2007, Hydro Cracker Project Panipat (Haryana)
Certification
CSWIP 3.2.2 - Certified Welding Inspector, 395592, TWI, London, U.K
Safetytraining
- H2S, Safety Training – Petroleum Development Oman – Muscat, Oman
- HSE Induction Training - Petroleum Development Oman – Muscat, Oman
- Breathing Apparatus (BA) User Training - Petroleum Development Oman – Muscat, Oman
Timeline
Sr.QA/QC Engineer
ACWA Power Sirdarya
01.2022 - 06.2024
QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical
Arabian Industries Project LLC
06.2018 - 11.2021
QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical
Dodsal Engineering & Construction PTE Ltd.
03.2016 - 03.2018
QC Engineer – Mechanical
G S Construction Saudi Arabia
10.2014 - 01.2016
Manager – QA/QC (Equipments & Tanks)
Reliance Industries Ltd
12.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth
07.2012 - 02.2015
QC Engineer - Mechanical
Dodsal Engineering & Construction PTE Ltd.
04.2012 - 10.2013
Senior QC Engineer – Mechanical
M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd.
10.2010 - 03.2012
Engineer QA/QC – Mechanical
M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd.
11.2009 - 09.2010
QC Inspector – Mechanical
M/S Arabian Pipe Company Saudi Arabia.
08.2007 - 08.2009
QC Engineer - Mechanical
M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd.
10.2004 - 07.2007
Acting QA/QC Manager
ACWA Power Sirdarya
6 2024 - Current
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