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Work History
Education
Skills
Key Roles
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Mohan S S

Mohan S S

NDT LEVEL III (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, LT) ASNT ID # 200601
RAMAPURAM CHENNAI

Summary

40 Years overall experience in diversified field consisting of Non-Destructive Testing and inspection activities in major industries like Petrochemicals, Refineries, Oil field Rigs, Cross-country Pipelines, Storage Tanks, Pressure Vessels, Piping work, Thermal Power Plants and Turbines etc. Well conversant with International Codes & Standards and familiarity with HSEM and QMS system.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

NDT Inspector

National Radiography Inspection Chennai, India

NDT Inspector

Loma Ultrasonics, Vadodara, India

NDT Inspector

Industrial X-ray Inspection Company, Chennai, India

NDT Inspector

Oilfield Inspection Services, Abudhabi, UAE
- 02.2000

NDT Trainer/Coordinator

Southern Inspection Services, Chennai, India
04.2000 - 03.2010

NDT Level III Inspector/Trainer

Industrial Inspection & NDT Services, Madurai, India
06.2010 - 02.2013

Technical Manager

Alpha Inspection & Engineering Services LLC Oman
03.2013 - 03.2019

General Manager

A-Star Testing & Inspection India Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 07.2022

Senior Level III

Vibrant NDT Services Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 02.2023

NDT Level III Trainer

Self-employed
3 2023 - Current

Education

Skills

  • Proven leadership in managing NDT teams

  • Ability to develop and implement strategic NDT programs

  • Expertise in quality control and assurance processes

  • Experience in budget management and resource optimization

  • Strong client relationship and presentation skills

  • In-depth regulatory knowledge and compliance

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

  • Procedure Writing and Document Preparation

  • Recipient of The Bizz Awards/Diplomas

  • 1 Excellence in Quality Management

  • 2 Excellence in Business Leadership

  • Membership

  • American Society for Non-Destructive testing

  • Major Codes and Standards Referenced/Followed

  • ASTM Volume 0303 NDT Standards

  • ASME BPVC Sec I, V, VIII & IX

  • ASME B 311, 313, 314, 318

  • API 1104, 650 etc

  • AWS D11, D1010 & WRC Bulletin 452

  • BS EN Series 462, 583 ,3452, 9934 , 19232, BS EN 3059, 12679, 14127

  • BS EN ISO 17636, 17637, 19011, 17020, 9712 etc

  • ISO 9001, 10005 ISO/TS 29001, 17024, 4316 etc

  • ANSI/NBIC/NACE

  • Project/Client Specification

Key Roles

  • NDT Inspection on various projects & Supervision of personnel and procedures
  • Establishing/Developing written practices &Training and certification for personnel qualification
  • Ensuring legal requirements or the provision of expert testimony
  • General advice on any aspect of non-destructive testing and Finding solutions to a particular issue
  • Auditing and procedure writing and review
  • Witnessing procedural demonstration
  • Revising and updating all work instructions
  • Interfacing with customers and suppliers to develop NDT strategies and solutions
  • Conducting internal process audits on machine operating cells, tool calibrations, employees, etc.
  • Preparation of audit reports, initiation of associated corrective actions, and maintenance of applicable audit action items and records to maintain company certification and keep in compliance with external auditors and/or clients.
  • Using and applying root/cause corrective action tools for the evaluation of non-conformances, including: investigation, evaluation, review, reporting, responding to customers and internal follow-up activities
  • Verification of equipment calibration to ensure maintenance of production equipment used by hourly inspection employees
  • Conducting radiation awareness program classes for company/client staff
  • Developing, qualifying and approving procedures on NDT, PWHT, PMI & Hardness testing etc
  • Establishing and approving techniques and acceptance criteria when none otherwise available
  • Interpreting codes, standards, specifications and procedures
  • Provide training, examination and certification of NDT personnel to meet the client procedural requirements
  • Conduct NDT testing and perform technical audits as and when needed
  • Development of calibration standards and equipment selection
  • Involving in radiation protection matters, overseeing personnel dosimetry and compilation of dose records
  • Preparing proposals for NDT works and negotiating with clients or reviewing contract
  • Providing periodic feedback to the management on progress and performance
  • Interacting with clients on a professional level that encourages repeat business
  • Brainstorming and contributing to the growing company culture by adding new ideas and processes
  • Displaying excellent customer service to all clients and ensure they are receiving top quality work
  • Trouble-shooting and resolving problems involved in selection of NDT techniques and determination of NDT operations needed at hazardous facilities
  • Internal inspection of Pressure vessels, Columns, Process piping & Storage tanks.
  • Inspection of shutdown job in Storage tanks, Pressure vessels, inspecting and witnessing NDT activities
  • Keeping all inspection equipment history files up-to-date and also keeps on-stream inspection data current
  • Carries out other related duties such as updated of new technical methods of inspection, especially in the field of NDT etc.
  • Direct, advice and instruct NDT Technicians in the recommends of specific examination and performance of routine duties, evaluate inspection and NDT results and prepare reports
  • To follow up and maintain the safety systems and regulations at all the time
  • Plans and progresses workload of assigned personnel and the follow up of the progress achieved
  • Data collection from Project main documentation and verifying previous history data
  • Checks and approves inspection and sub-contractors services

Passport Status

Active

Personal Information

  • Age: 65
  • Date of Birth: 06/15/58
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Senior Level III

Vibrant NDT Services Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 02.2023

General Manager

A-Star Testing & Inspection India Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 07.2022

Technical Manager

Alpha Inspection & Engineering Services LLC Oman
03.2013 - 03.2019

NDT Level III Inspector/Trainer

Industrial Inspection & NDT Services, Madurai, India
06.2010 - 02.2013

NDT Trainer/Coordinator

Southern Inspection Services, Chennai, India
04.2000 - 03.2010

NDT Inspector

National Radiography Inspection Chennai, India

NDT Inspector

Loma Ultrasonics, Vadodara, India

NDT Inspector

Industrial X-ray Inspection Company, Chennai, India

NDT Inspector

Oilfield Inspection Services, Abudhabi, UAE
- 02.2000

NDT Level III Trainer

Self-employed
3 2023 - Current

Mohan S SNDT LEVEL III (RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, LT) ASNT ID # 200601