Summary
Gianfranco Castignoli is a freelance mechanical inspector and expediter with over 25 years of experience inspecting components for the Oil & Gas and petrochemical sectors. He specializes in NDT testing, quality verification, compliance and third-party inspection, with established collaborations involving Saipem, Saudi Aramco, Chevron and other leading international engineering companies. His scope covers valves, piping, fittings, pressure vessels, actuators, skids, tanks, flanges and related components across carbon, alloy, stainless, duplex and non-metallic materials. He has performed cryogenic, pneumatic, hydrostatic, leak, FAT, mechanical, corrosion and NDT examinations. His background also includes quality assurance management, inspection and test planning, NDT oversight, technical documentation and preparation of final Vendor Data Books and Manufacturing Data Records.
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Education
- 1986 – Diploma: Technical Expert in Metal Industries – National Technical Institute "Guglielmo Marconi", Piacenza
- 2025 – International Welding Inspector (International Institute of Welding) – Diploma No. IWI-B/IT10056A; expiry July 06
Qualifications and Training
- Level II NDT Operator (SNT-TC-1A) – VT; Cert. No. N.D.T 2906/RG-23; expiry 13.02.2028
- Level II NDT Operator (SNT-TC-1A) – RT; Cert. No. N.D.T 2906/RG-23; expiry 13.02.2028
- Level II NDT Operator (SNT-TC-1A) – UT; Cert. No. N.D.T 2906/RG-23; expiry 13.02.2028
- Level II NDT Operator (SNT-TC-1A) – MT; Cert. No. N.D.T 2906/RG-23; expiry 13.02.2028
- Level II NDT Operator (SNT-TC-1A) – PT; Cert. No. N.D.T 2906/RG-23; expiry 13.02.2028
- Level II NDT Operator (UNI EN 473, ISO 9712, PED 97/23/EC) – VT; Cert. Dekra No. DTC-CND-A00090/91/92/93/94-20; expiry 02-2025
- Level II NDT Operator (UNI EN 473, ISO 9712, PED 97/23/EC) – RT; Cert. Dekra No. DTC-CND-A00090/91/92/93/94-20; expiry 02-2025
- Level II NDT Operator (UNI EN 473, ISO 9712, PED 97/23/EC) – UT; Cert. Dekra No. DTC-CND-A00090/91/92/93/94-20; expiry 02-2025
- Level II NDT Operator (UNI EN 473, ISO 9712, PED 97/23/EC) – MT; Cert. Dekra No. DTC-CND-A00090/91/92/93/94-20; expiry 02-2025
- Level II NDT Operator (UNI EN 473, ISO 9712, PED 97/23/EC) – PT; Cert. Dekra No. DTC-CND-A00090/91/92/93/94-20; expiry 02-2025
- Bechtel Company Approved Inspector (Level II) – record dated 02 Feb. 2007
- Fluor Company Approved Inspector (Fabricated Piping, Valves, Reporting) – record dated 06 May 2019
- Saudi Aramco Approved Inspector – SAP No. 80014849; QM03 Mechanical General; QM04 Non-Destructive Examination; QM05 Pipeline; QM06 Fabricated Piping; QM07 Valves; QM08 Fittings
- Welding Inspector Course: International Welding Institute (IWI) (2010)
- NDT Operator Level II Qualification Course: VT, PT, MT, UT, RT; SNT-TC-1A and EN 473/ISO9712
- Course on PED Analysis and Requirements in accordance with 97/23/EC (European Pressure Equipment Directive)
- Measurements and Calibration Systems Course: BS 5781 (Part 1 & 2)
Previous Fulkrum Work Experience
| Year | Scope Vendor | Scope Type | Material Description |
|---|
| 2026 | LPM Lab | Inspection | Fittings (SS & CS Fittings)- QM 03 |
| 2026 | Emerson Automation Solutions | Inspection | Control Ball Valves |
| 2024 | Emerson Automation Solutions | Inspection | Globe Control Valves |
| 2024 | Chero Piping Spa (Italy) | Inspection | Fittings |
| 2024 | Tecnosaldo Pavese SRL (Pavia) | Inspection | Fittings |
| 2023 | Sider Test Srl | Inspection | Fittings |
| 2023 | Industria Meccanica Bassi Luigi & C. S.p.A. | Inspection | Fittings |
Codes & Standards
- ASME IX
- BS 4871
- BS 4515
- API 1104
- ISO 13847
- ISO 15614
- EN 1418
- ASME V
- ASME VIII
- BS 5500
- BS 6072
- BS 2910
- EN 1435
- EN 1714
- EN 1290
- ANSI/ASME B31.3/4/8
- ANSI/ASME B16.9
- BS
- API
- ISO
- NACE
- MSS SP 44 & SP 75
- DIN 2505
- UNI 10011
- ASTM
- ASNT
- AWS
- NORSOK
- NEMA
- AS
- AISI
- AFNOR
- CODAP
- EN
- DNV
- SIS
- AWWA
Work Experience
1998 – Present
FREELANCE (Various clients)
- Conducted pre-inspection meetings.
- Performed tests and measurements.
- Verified that products complied with contractual requirements, technical data, customer specifications and relevant international codes.
- Checked shipping marks and loading procedures.
- Ensured consistency between the packing and the packing list.
- Drafted inspection reports in English and other required formats.
1989 – 1998
Chero Piping Spa
Quality Assurance Manager
- Developed quality plans.
- Executed and supervised tests.
- Prepared manufacturing and inspection testing plans.
- Oversaw NDT procedures.
- Prepared all technical documentation for submission to customer engineering, culminating in the final dossier (Vendor Data Book / Manufacturing Data Record).
1988 – 1989
Petrol Raccord Spa
Incoming Inspection Area Manager & B.W. House Fittings Inspector
- Conducted visual and dimensional inspections of incoming items.
- Verified raw material test certificates.
- Cross-checked chemical analysis results using Eco 2000.
- Performed dimensional examinations on finished products and issued final certifications.
Projects
2024
Client: TECNICAS REUNIDAS / SAUDI ARAMCO
MARJAN INCREMENT PROGRAM - TANAJIB GAS PLANT PROJECT
Vendor: IMI Orton
Product: Ball Valves
2024
Client: SNAMPROGETTI/SAUDI ARAMCO
BERRI INCREMENT PROGRAM - PKG-01
Vendor: Emerson
Product: Butterfly Valves
- Inspected butterfly valves.
2024
Client: SAMSUNG
JAFURAH GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES PROJECT SG6472
Vendor: Wika - Euromisure
Product: Venturi Tubes
2024
Client: JGC COORPORATION/SAUDI ARAMCO
ZULUF HYDROCARBON PROCESSING FACILITIES
Vendor: Tectubi Raccordi Spa
Product: C.S. & S.S. B.W. Fittings
- Inspected carbon-steel and stainless-steel butt-weld fittings.
2024
Client: JGC COORPORATION/SAUDI ARAMCO
ZULUF HYDROCARBON PROCESSING FACILITIES
Vendor: Wika - Euromisure
Product: Venturi Tubes
2024
Client: HYUNDAI/SAUDI ARAMCO
JFGP 2 UTILITIES, SULPHUR AND INTERCONNECTING SYSTEMS (PACKAGE3)
Vendor: IMI Orton
Product: Butterfly Valves
- Inspected butterfly valves.
2024
Client: HYUNDAI/SAUDI ARAMCO
JFGP 2 UTILITIES, SULPHUR AND INTERCONNECTING SYSTEMS (PACKAGE3)
Vendor: Petrol Raccord
Product: C.S. Cross Fittings
- Inspected carbon-steel cross fittings.
2024
Client: HYUNDAI/SAUDI ARAMCO
MARJAN INCREMENT PROGRAM PACKAGE 12 - UTILITIES, FLARE AND PIPESRACK
Vendor: Petrol Raccord
Product: Barred Tees
2024
Client: HYUNDAI/SAUDI ARAMCO
MARJAN INCREMENT PROGRAM PACKAGE 6 ONshore OIL FACILITIES
Vendor: Wika - Euromisure
Product: Flow Meter; Venturi Tubes
- Inspected flow meters and Venturi tubes.
2024
Client: LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD/SAUDI ARAMCO
EXPAND MARINE TERMINAL- JUAYMAH NGL FACILITIES
Vendor: Valvitalia – Tecnoforge Division
Product: C.S. Smls B.W. Fittings
- Inspected carbon-steel seamless butt-weld fittings.
2024
Client: KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT Ltd
PLUTO LNG TRAIN 1
Vendor: Chero Piping Spa
Product: Pipes, Fittings & Flanges
- Inspected pipes, fittings and flanges.
2024
Client: TECHNIP ENERGIES FRANCE
NORTH FIELD SOUTH (NFS) ONSHORE PROJECT
Vendor: Industria Meccanica Bassi & Luigi & C Spa
Product: Slug Catcher
- Inspected slug catcher equipment.
2024
Client: TECNIMONT
4300 – BOROUGE 4 EPC PACKAGE 3 – PO UNIT
Vendor: Douglas Chero Spa
Product: C.S. & S.S. Forged Valves
- Inspected carbon-steel and stainless-steel forged valves.
2024
Client: TECNIMONT
4300 – BOROUGE 4 EPC PACKAGE 3 – PO UNIT
Vendor: Douglas Chero Spa
Product: Steam Traps
2024
Client: TECNIMONT
3000 MTPD SYNLOOP AMMONIA PROJECT
Vendor: Chero Piping Spa
Product: C.S. & S.S Forged Fittings
- Inspected carbon-steel and stainless-steel forged fittings.
2024
Client: TECNIMONT
3000 MTPD SYNLOOP AMMONIA PROJECT
Vendor: IMI Orton
Product: Butterfly Valves
- Inspected butterfly valves.
2024
Client: CCSJV
MOZAMBIQUE LNG PROJECT
Vendor: Douglas Chero Spa
Product: C.S. & S.S. Forged Valves
- Inspected carbon-steel and stainless-steel forged valves.
2024
Client: SAIPEM
NLNG TRAIN 7 PROJECT
Vendor: Emerson
Product: Control Butterfly Valves
- Inspected control butterfly valves.
2023
Client: SAUDI ARAMCO
MARJAN PROJECT MIP PKG 10 - GAS TREATMENT & SULFUR RECOVERY
Vendor: Emerson Vanessa
Product: Butterfly Valves
- Inspected butterfly valves.
2023
Client: CHIYODA
NORTH FIELD EAST PROJECT ONSHORE LNG FACILITIES
Vendor: Emerson Vanessa
Product: On-Off Butterfly Valves; Control Butterfly Valves; Cryogenic Butterfly Valves; Dryer Sequence Butterfly Valves
- Inspected on-off, control, cryogenic and dryer-sequence butterfly valves.
2022
Client: SAIPEM/QATARGAS
EPC FOR NORTH FIELD PRODUCTION SUSTAINABILITY OFFSHORE & PIPESLINES PROJECT
Vendor: Tectubi Raccordi Spa
Product: C.S. and S.S. B.W. Fittings
- Inspected carbon-steel and stainless-steel butt-weld fittings.
2021
Client: CCSJV
MOZAMBIQUE LNG PROJECT
Vendor: Douglas Chero Spa
Product: Forged Valves
2021
Client: TECNIMONT
SOCAR HAOR MODERNIZATION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT BAKU- AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC EPC CONTRACT PACKAGE A
Vendor: Allied International
Product: Seamless B.W. Fittings
- Inspected seamless butt-weld fittings.
2020
Client: TECHNIP FMC
PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX IN SOUTH OF VIETNAM - OLEFINS PLANT
Vendor: Chero Piping
Product: Forged Fittings
- Performed expediting and inspection of forged fittings.
2019
Client: PETROFAC
NEXEN BUZZARD PHASE II
Vendor: Industria Meccanica Bassi & C. Srl
Product: Super Duplex Barred Tees
- Inspected super-duplex barred tees.
2018
Client: CHEVRON
SUBSEA MULTIPHASE COMPRESSOR TQ PROJECT
Vendor: Gam Raccordi Spa
Product: Uns B.W. Fittings
- Inspected UNS butt-weld fittings.
2016
Client: CHEVRON
GORGON PROJECT
Vendor: ORTON Srl
Product: Butterfly Valves
- Inspected butterfly valves.
2015
Client: TECHNIP
DOWN LHC-9 PROJECT
Vendor: Allied International
Product: Stainless Steel B.W. Welded Fittings
- Inspected stainless-steel butt-weld welded fittings.
2014
Client: ADMA OPCO
UMM LULU PHASE II FULL FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PAKAGE 2
Vendor: Tectubi Raccordi Spa
Product: B.W. Fittings
- Inspected butt-weld fittings.
2013
Client: CHEVRON
WHEASTONE LNG PLANTS PROJECT
Product: Actuated Butterfly Valves
- Inspected actuated butterfly valves.
2012
Client: SAUDI ARAMCO
HARADAH GAS PLANTS
Product: Actuated Ball Valves; Actuators; Forged Valves
- Inspected actuated ball valves, actuators and forged valves.
Languages
- Italian: Native
- English: Proficient (good reading, writing and verbal communication)
Skills
- Mechanical Inspection
- Third-Party Inspection
- Expediting
- NDT Testing
- Quality Verification and Compliance
- QA/QC Management
- Welding Inspection
- Incoming and Dimensional Inspection
- Vendor Documentation Review
- Inspection and Test Planning
- Technical Reporting
- Materials Inspection
Commodities
- Valves
- Flanges
- Piping
- Pressure Vessels
- Insulation Joints
- Trap Lancers and Trap Receivers
- Plates
- Filters
- Fittings
- Actuators
- Tanks
- Bolted Assemblies
- Gas and Fluid Processing Skids
- Packaging
- Castings
- Forgings
- Flow Instruments
- Strainers
- Orifice Plates
- Venturi Tubes
- Safety Valves
- Pumps
- Blinds and Spacer Rings
- Firewater Deluge Skids