Summary
Nolly A. Ramos is a QA/QC Welding and Piping Inspector with more than 20 years of construction-project experience across the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Qatar, Kuwait, Kazakhstan and Russia. His background covers Oil & Gas refineries, petrochemical and power plants, wastewater treatment facilities and mining construction. He has worked in material receiving inspection, material auditing, test package coordination and Fiber Glass Piping Inspection, including lead inspection and piping supervision responsibilities. His technical scope includes piping and welding surveillance, fit-up inspection, NDT coordination, test package preparation, punch-list control, document review and pneumatic and hydrostatic test witnessing. He has supported major international projects for organizations including JGC Corporation, Bureau Veritas and AG & P, and was recognised as Best QC Inspector on the Q-CHEM PEP Project in Qatar.
Education
- 1983 – 1984 – Bachelor Of Science in Education....
Qualifications and Training
- FPI Fiber / Glass Pipe Certified Inspector 2016 up to Present.
- Seminar Worshop For I.S.O ( International Standard Organization), Yanbu, KSA, January 1998.
- Recognition Certificate as Best QC Inspector, Q-CHEM PEP PROJECT QATAR, February 2002.
- CERTIFICATE OF FUTURE PIPE INDUSTRIES/FIBER GLASS PIPE, KNPC KUWAIT, December 7, 2016 — January.
Work Experience
Feb 2025 – Sep 2025
TPI AGENCY
QA / QC Welding Inspector
- Reviewed, checked and monitored the status of all test packages during punchlisting and evaluated “A” and “B” items for punch clearing.
- Reviewed pertinent test package documents, including internal cleaning reports, flash grinding reports and related records.
- Attended coordination meetings with subcontractors to expedite test package flow and clear the priority system for testing.
- Communicated with the assigned supervisor regarding punch-clearing activities and updated daily status.
- Reviewed and checked updated drawings and P&IDs in test packages before testing.
- Ensured that all attached documents were reviewed and signed off by inspectors before testing.
- Checked that all NDT requirements had been completed in accordance with the line class.
- Monitored and conducted surveillance inspection of piping works, welding activities and structural works to ensure compliance with relevant ITPs, QCP procedures, drawings, WPSs, applicable codes and project specifications.
- Performed fit-up and welding inspections and reported deviations to subcontractor supervisors and foremen.
- Updated welding summary reports and weld statistics summary reports and coordinated NDE activities.
- Managed welding documentation for job packages before hydrostatic testing and package closeout.
- Liaised with contractor QC personnel to ensure recognition of ITP hold-point inspections.
- Followed up quality records during inspection progress and submitted them to QC.
- Performed inspections in accordance with specifications and procedures for piping erection and compiled and retained reports and records.
- Witnessed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing.
- Performed QC functions and checked that project specifications, drawings and assembly processes were correctly followed during construction.
- Ensured fabrication and erection complied with approved plans, specifications and procedures, including material grades and welding requirements.
- Collected pertinent documents for review, including piping general arrangement plans, isometric drawings and P&ID diagrams.
- Prepared material documents and checklists for piping, fittings and pipe supports; checked fitting orientation, piping spools and support locations against isometric drawings, support location plans, general plans and P&IDs.
- Prepared punch lists and as-built records for installed and erected piping systems, fittings and supports, and submitted punch-list reports to field operations for clearing before hydrostatic testing.
- Reviewed supporting quality-control records, including as-built dimensions and NDE clearances, and reported deficiencies on punch lists.
- Prepared test packages and checked isometrics, P&IDs and other documents required for onshore testing.
- Conducted routine inspection of piping systems to ensure conformity with plans, specifications, design and line completeness.
- Performed fabrication-shop inspections, checking weld gaps, spool true length and materials against isometric drawings.
- Prepared weld summary lists and checked drawings for the extent of MT, PT, RT and UT.
- Studied, analysed and reviewed codes, standards and specifications for tank inspections.
- Monitored thickener separation from solid to liquid.
- Reviewed general inspection frequency considerations.
- Performed external and internal tank inspections and reviewed alternatives to internal inspection for determining bottom thickness.
- Performed preparatory work for internal inspections, including inspection checklists, records, reports and NDT.
- Checked welder qualifications and welding consumables.
- Monitored new and existing weld joints, shell design, shell penetrations, wind girders, shell stability, roofs and seismic design.
- Coordinated with subcontractor QC inspectors regarding inspection findings during piping installation and addressed worker-related problems to ensure quality issues were attended to.
- Monitored material handling and storage at the jobsite to preserve piping quality before erection; ensured stainless and carbon steel piping were separated to avoid corrosion.
- Ensured water-free equipment, materials, piping components, instruments and accessories received special care, including wrapping, sealing or water-free packing, and were stored in water-free areas with vendor confirmation of protection.
- Ensured stainless steel, alloys, equipment, components and materials were protected under cover and kept off the soil; ensured austenitic stainless steels were not exposed to salt water or salt spray.
- Checked and monitored piping ends to ensure they were covered against debris ingress and protected flanges with hardwood against damage.
- Conducted QA/QC audits of contractors to ensure compliance with project procedures, codes and standards.
- Provided training and seminars to inspectors and welders to reduce rejection rates.
- Complied with daily safety and quality talks in front of personnel.
- Reviewed documents relating to the individual qualifications of contractors and inspectors.
Feb 2020 – Jul 2022
AG & P
Piping Supervisor
May 2016 – Nov 2019
JGC CORPORATION
Piping Inspector
Sep 2014 – Sep 2015
JGC CORPORATION
QC Piping Inspector
Jul 2013 – Aug 2014
JGC CORPORATION
Qc Piping Inspector
Oct 2011 – Jun 2013
JGC CORPORATION
Lead Qc Inspector
Jun 2009 – May 2011
JGC Corporation
QC Lead Inspector
Dec 2007 – Mar 2009
JGC Corporation
Lead Piping/Welding Inspector
Jan 2004 – Apr 2004
CCIC / Saipem Consortium Joint Venture
QC Inspector
Jan 2003 – Nov 2003
Consolidate Contractors International Co.
QC Inspector
Jan 2001 – Aug 2002
Consolidate Contractors International Co.
QC Inspector
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Consolidate Contractors International Co.
Apr 2000 – Jun 2001
Consolidate Contractors International Co.
QC Inspector
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Consolidate Contractors International Co.
Dec 1998 – Dec 1999
Consolidate Contractors International Co.
QC Inspector
Feb 1997 – Jun 1997
Consolidate Contractors International Co.
QC Inspector
Feb 1995 – 1996
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
QC Inspector
Sep 1993 – Sep 1994
Mohammad Al Mojil Group
QC Inspector
Jan 1991 – Jan 1992
Mohammad Al Mojil Group
QC Inspector
Projects
FEB 2025 – SEP 2025
Manila Water West Bay Project
Position: QA / QC Welding Inspector
Location: Taguig City , Philippines
FEB 2020 – JUL 2022
Client: CFP Thailand
Thai Oil CFC Project.
Position: Piping Supervisor / Test Package Coordinator
MAY 2016 – NOV 2019
Client: KNPC, Kuwait.
CFC Clean Fuel Project
Position: Piping Inspector / Fiber Glass Qualified Inspector
SEP 2014 – SEP 2015
Client: PETRONAS LNG Malaysia
Train 9 MLNG Sarawak, Malaysia
Position: QC Piping Inspector
JUL 2013 – AUG 2014
Client: DSLNG Indonesia
Donggi Senoro LNG Suluwesi, Indonesia
Position: Qc Piping Inspector
OCT 2011 – JUN 2013
Client: THPAL Philippines
THPAL Project, Taganito CLAVER, Phil.
Position: Lead Qc Inspector Piping / Test package Coordinator
JUN 2009 – MAY 2011
Client: Chevron Phillip KSA
NCP Project Jubail Ksa
Position: QC Lead Inspector/ Piping/ welding
DEC 2007 – MAR 2009
Client: TLNG Papua, Indonesia
Tangguh, LNG Project, Papua Indonesia
Position: Lead Piping/Welding Inspector/Testpack Coordinator
JAN 2004 – APR 2004
Client: Karachaganak Oil/ Gas Kazakhstan
Karachaganak Main Works Construction
Vendor: CCIC / Saipem Consortium Joint Venture
Position: QC Inspector (Piping/ Welding)
Location: Aksai, Burlinski District Western Kazakhstan Region
JAN 2003 – NOV 2003
Client: Chiyoda, Mitsui, Snamprogetti JV – Doha,Qatar
Ras Laffan Onshore Expansion Project, Train-
Position: QC Inspector (Piping / Welding)
Location: Doha, Qatar
JAN 2001 – AUG 2002
Client: Kellog Brown & Root / Teknip, Doha Qatar
Q-Chem Petrochemical Complex, Qatar
Position: QC Inspector (Piping / Welding)
Location: Doha Qatar
APR 2000 – JUN 2001
Client: JGC Company Base Saudi Arabia
Hawiyah Gas Plant Project HGP
Position: QC Inspector (Piping / Welding)
Location: P.O. Box 34 Dhahran Airport 31932, KSA
DEC 1998 – DEC 1999
Client: Brown & Root Company Saudi Arabia
Sharq Second Expansion Project
Position: QC Inspector/ (Lead Piping)
Location: P.O. Box 11836Jubail 31961, KSA
FEB 1997 – JUN 1997
Client: Brown &Root , Kuwait
Equate Etheylen Plant Project
Position: QC Inspector (Piping / Welding)
FEB 1995 – 1996
Client: Royal Commission, Madinat Yanbu, KSA
Desalination Unit 7& 8 Royal Commission
Position: QC Inspector (Piping / Welding)
Location: Madinat Yanbu Al Sinaiyah
SEP 1993 – SEP 1994
Client: Flour Daniel Company, KSA
Hawtah Stabilizer / Handling Storage Project
Position: QC Inspector (Piping / Welding)
Location: Al Wasiya Riyadh, KSA
JAN 1991 – JAN 1992
Client: Sabic, KSA
Ibnhayyan Plastic / MCAP Expansion Project, KSA
Position: QC Inspector (Piping / Welding)
Skills
- QA/QC Welding Inspection
- Piping Inspection
- Material Receiving Inspection
- Material Auditing
- Test Package Review / Coordination
- Welding Inspection
- NDT Coordination
- Quality Documentation Review
- Tank Inspection
- QA/QC Auditing
- MS Office
Commodities
- Piping
- Welding Consumables
- Pipe Fittings
- Pipe Supports
- Piping Spools
- Stainless Steel Piping
- Carbon Steel Piping
- Alloy Materials
- Fiber Glass Pipe
- Tanks
- Equipment
- Instruments
- Accessories