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Damoder B. Patil

Summary

Damoder B. Patil is a Senior Quality Inspector with 26 years of QA/QC experience across oil and gas, pipeline, valve manufacturing, fabrication, and industrial inspection. Presently working as a Freelance inspector since Jul-2021, he provides inspection and expediting services for valves, pipes, fittings, pressure vessels, pumps, skids, flow meters, filters, and associated products. He has extensive vendor surveillance and technical coordination experience, including worldwide inspection coordination and team leadership for Petroleum Development of Oman projects. His background also includes QA/QC management, supplier evaluation, quality-plan compliance, product release, non-conformance and corrective-action control, and customer coordination. He brings 10 years of painting inspection experience and broad familiarity with international engineering standards and valve materials.

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Education

1998 – Diploma in Mechanical
2001 – Diploma in Industrial Safety

Qualifications and Training

ISO9001-2015 Lead Auditor
NDE Radiography test Level II
NDE Ultrasonic test Level II
NDE Liquid Penetrant test Level II
NDE Magnetic Particle test Level II
Visual testing
NDE Eddy current test Level II
Leak testing test Level II
Welding inspector CWI

Codes & Standards

MESC Specifications
API 600
API 6D
API 6FA
API 598
API 594
API 607
API 6A
BS1414
BS 5351
BS 1868
BS1873
BSEN 12266
ASTM & ASME Sec. V etc
MESC Specifications, API 600, API 6D, API 6FA, API 598, API 594, API 607, API 6A, BS1414, BS 5351, BS 1868, BS1873, EN12266 Part-I&2& ASTM, ASME standards

Work Experience

Jul 2021 – Present FREELANCE (Various clients)

Performed inspection and expediting of pipes, fittings, industrial valves, plates, tubes, fasteners, corrosion coupons, corrosion probes, injection quills, gaskets, O-rings, skids, couplings, pumps, generators, compressors, pressure vessels, flow meters, sampling systems, filters and related products.
Witnessed RT, UT, MPT, LPT, casting and forging examinations, TAT, cryogenic tests, fire-safe tests, chemical, mechanical, hardness, impact, HIC, SSC, salt-spray and fracture testing.
Performed painting inspection for surface profile, dust, salt contamination, final DFT, holiday, adhesion and cross-cut testing for 10 years.
Performed pre-inspection activities, kick-off meetings, expediting, supplier audits, laboratory testing, welder qualification testing and review of ASME Section II Part C requirements.

Mar 2017 – Jun 2021 Steel strong valves (I) PVT LTD

Sr. Manager QA/QC

Was responsible for quality compliance in accordance with the Quality Plan.
Coordinated with the Third Party Inspection Agency.
Released products after ensuring that activities were completed according to the Quality Plan, drawings and customer requirements.
Controlled the use of measuring and monitoring equipment and ensured that the right-quality product reached the next process stage or customer.
Coordinated with PPC, design and marketing departments regarding customer complaints and customer requirements.
Participated in supplier selection and evaluation.
Ensured identification and traceability of valves and valve components before and after delivery.
Prepared and implemented quality-system procedures and work instructions.
Performed on-site audits of outsourced special processes.
Approved documents pertaining to the department and reviewed NDE results.
Led and motivated subordinates.
Performed corrective and preventive action and root-cause analysis for non-conforming products with the design department.
Ensured inspection and test status identification and maintained quality records.
Addressed audit findings and ensured customer requirements were met throughout product realization.
Validated special processes and interacted with PPC and design regarding non-conformities before delivery.
Performed risk assessments and prepared contingency plans for high-risk areas.
Achieved defined quality objectives and implemented corrective and preventive actions when objectives were not achieved.
Coordinated with the Management Representative regarding management of change and customer communication.
Reported unsuitability for use of customer-supplied property and verified and validated newly developed products.
Reviewed and decided on material during incoming, in-process and final inspection.
Reviewed and approved or rejected supplier chemical, physical and other test certificates.
Disposed of non-conforming product during incoming, in-process and final inspection in consultation with design and production.
Performed final product release after completion of all activities.
Was accountable for product and process quality and field failures arising from manufacturing and component sourcing.

Oct 2012 – Mar 2017 TPI AGENCY

Vendor Surveillance Inspector

Performed vendor surveillance and QA/QC inspection for Petroleum Development of Oman oil and gas project orders.
Coordinated technical activities between Velosi worldwide inspections, PDO project engineers and PDO contractors.
Inspected industrial valves, pipes, metallic hoses, split sleeves, expansion joints, flanges, fittings, gaskets, packing and fasteners at PDO inspection yards, contractors and approved supplier premises.
Coordinated day-to-day overseas inspection operations for Petroleum Development of Oman.
Carried out inspections against client-approved Inspection and Test Plans using ASME, ASTM, API, BS, NACE, ISO, ANSI, DIN, PDO MESC and DEP standards.
Reviewed inspection documents against API, ASME, ASTM, PDO MESC, SPE, SP and DEP standards.
Performed physical inspection of valves, pipes and fittings for PDO projects.
Attended kick-off and pre-inspection meetings at vendor and fabricator works.
Led a team of engineers for inspection activities in and around Muscat.
Handled multiple inspections for various PDO projects and maintained records for team-performance review.
Sourced and negotiated with inspectors and scheduled inspector visits.
Processed work orders and associated documentation.
Reviewed approved ITPs, drawings and other documents before arranging inspections.
Communicated with worldwide Velosi offices and monitored daily inspection activities and reporting.
Acted as the single point of contact for assigned inspections and monitored inspection workflow tasks.
Developed management tools for the department's Integral Management Systems, including AMIS and TPS.

Dec 2010 – Oct 2012 Tata Projects Ltd

Senior Inspection Engineer

Performed inspection for Tata Projects Ltd, assigned by Petrofac International Ltd. UAE, for Qatar Petroleum.
Handled valve orders including floating and trunnion-mounted ball valves, gate, globe, swing check, monoflange, diaphragm, butterfly, plug, choke, control and safety valves.
Attended kick-off and pre-inspection meetings.
Reviewed and approved vendor QA/QC documents, ITPs, NDE procedures, hydro and pneumatic test procedures, functional-test, PMI and painting procedures against client specifications.
Coordinated vendor in-process and final QA/QC inspection activities.
Reviewed procedures and material test certificates and issued shipping check notes and final MRB.
Inspected supplier in-process and final activities against approved ITPs.
Witnessed MPT, DPT and UT examinations and positive material identification.
Witnessed hydro shell, hydro seat, pneumatic seat and functional tests.
Performed surface-preparation and painting inspection, including profile, wet-film-thickness and dry-film-thickness checks.
Witnessed EN10204-3.2 material tests, including chemical, mechanical, heat-treatment, hardness, IGC and impact tests.
Witnessed packing and preservation activities.

Feb 2009 – Dec 2010 TPI AGENCY

Senior Inspection engineer

Performed inspection and expediting of industrial valves, PSA adsorbers, pumps, flow meters, filters, vessels and skids.
Inspected ball, gate, globe, swing check, sluice gate, monoflange, diaphragm, butterfly, plug and choke valves, including electric and pneumatically operated control valves.
Performed inspection for clients including ALKHAFJI, BPCL, GSPL, ONGC, Punj-lloyds, Gail, KNPC, PDO, Sabah Shell, Petrofac-GS JV, Black Cat Construction, Saipem and Qatar Petroleum.
Witnessed hydro shell, hydro seat, pneumatic seat, backseat, timing, fugitive-emission, vacuum, fire-safe, cavity-relief, block-and-bleed, hysteresis, dead-band and CV tests.
Witnessed painting, blasting, MP, DP, UT and PMI testing on various austenitic steels.
Inspected pipes and fittings, including elbows, tees, caps, fasteners, nipples, seamless and ERW pipes, at Maharashtra Seamless Limited.
Inspected tanks, raw materials, welded and fabricated assemblies, castings, forgings, plates and extinguishers.
Performed inspection on BPCL refinery shutdown jobs, including vacuum tests, weld fit-ups, incoming material inspection and inspection of valves, fittings, pipes, heat-exchanger gaskets, tubes, plates, channels and angles.
Witnessed laboratory chemical, mechanical, IGC, corrosion, HIC, impact, hardness, bend and PIM tests.

Feb 2003 – Feb 2009 STEEL STRONG INTERNATIONAL [INDIA] PRIVATE LIMITED

In charge of QA/QC & Management Representative

Prepared Quality Assurance Plans.
Monitored and carried out internal valve testing according to manufacturing and testing standards.
Conducted fugitive-emission and low-temperature testing of valves.
Conducted fire-safe testing on more than 25 valves under third-party inspection witness.
Monitored incoming and in-process inspection activities.
Prepared product documents according to standards, ITPs and client requirements.
Performed contract reviews for order feasibility.
Coordinated with planning, production, design and management regarding order execution and inspections.
Monitored calibration activities for measuring and testing instruments.
Executed orders for PDO, PTSC, Shell, Gail, NPCL, GSP, Punj Lloyds, International Oil and Gas Services, Econosto, ZYTECH, Petrofac and Technoflow.
Offered inspections to DNV, Tata Projects Ltd, BV, Velosi, GLI, SGS, ABS, ZYTECH, Econosto and Moody International.
Performed pressure, helium, prototype and production-type testing and inspection of industrial raw materials.
Developed and validated test methods.
Conducted quality audits and inspections to verify vendor compliance with technical specifications.
Investigated product defects and performed ENP, galvanizing and cadmium-plating inspections.
Operated helium-test equipment and calibrated pressure gauges with a dead-weight machine.
Assessed vendor performance, carried out supplier process audits and provided technical guidance to vendors.

May 2001 – Apr 2002 FINOLEX CABLES LIMITED

Trainee Engineer

Prepared production schedules based on production plans.
Monitored production and records related to conformance.
Inspected cables and operated cable machines.
Performed maintenance and housekeeping activities.
Worked on productivity improvement and wastage reduction.

Aug 1998 – Apr 2000 Micro finish valves PVT Ltd.

Engineer

Performed internal inspection of valves after assembly.
Coordinated third-party and client inspections.
Inspected incoming materials against purchase orders and drawings.
Inspected finished components against drawings and comparators.
Calibrated and serviced Vernier calipers, micrometers, plain plug gauges and pressure gauges.
Performed vendor assessment for assembly-product quality.
Verified and maintained calibration certificates for master instruments calibrated by external sources.
Verified and maintained jig and fixture records.
Performed pressure testing, raw-material inspection and certification.
Performed ENP testing, galvanizing testing and cadmium-plating inspection.
Performed pressure-gauge calibration with a dead-weight machine.
Maintained calibration records and carried out vendor evaluation and rating.

Projects

SRDC-2

ZAULIAH GAS PLANT PROJECT

Rabab Harweel Integrated Project

Greater Birba Infrastructure Project

SNCP

ODC - HARMAL KAUTHER RMS2

Alnoor Integrity Phase- I Project

Harmal Field Development Project

NIMR G-Dev & Karim west water flood project

AL NOOR CONDENSATE HANDLING PROJECT

Amin On-Plot Water Injection

Harweel Transition Project

THUMAID-3 HP GAS WELL PROJECT

Y3DC

LGFD

Bhuran west loop line project

Kauther Condensate Pipeline Replacement Project

MABROUK DEEP FULL FIELD DEVELOPMET PHASE -11

QarnAlam

SRS Station Expansion Project

Fahud West Loop Line Project

Kauther Development Programme

VendorName	Vendor City	ClientName	MaterialDescription
YDB Valves	Mumbai	WOM Valves & Controls INTL	Valves,DBB,MONOFLANGE
Met-lok Valves & Fittings.	Vasai	Heavy Equipment Maintanence & Trading Co. LLC	DBB VALVE
Forward Alloys	Mumbai	Technimont
Dresser Valves	UAE	QP	Control and safety Valves
Tyco Valves	UAE	QP	Butter fly Valves
Bhola Engineer Pvt. Ltd	Dhaniv	Arabian Industries Projects LLC	Valves GTV,GBV,SC,Ball valve,
Emerson Process Management India Pvt. Ltd.	Pune	Sicim Spa - IRAQ Branch	Manual Valves,Ball valves,Butterfly valves
Astec Valves & Fittings Pvt. Ltd.	Vasai East	Arabian Industries Manufacturing LLC	Slime line Mono flange, DBB Valves.
Nirmal Industrial Controls PVT Ltd	Thane	Gulf Petrochemical Services & Tradg.LLC	Self-Regulating Valve,Control valves
Nirmal Industrial Controls PVT Ltd	Mumbai	CC Energy Development	Safety valves
Nirmal Industrial Controls PVT Ltd	Mumbai	Saipem	Safety valves
Component Enginnering	Nashik	WOM Valves & Controls INTL	Ball Valves
Novel Valves	Mumbai	WOM Valves & Controls INTL	DBB Valves/Samplings
Emerson	Malaysia (Virtual)	THAI OIL CLEAN FUEL PROJECT (CFP)	Control valves
WOM and control	WASCO Engineering International Ltd	Ball valve-GGC, Safety,DBB valves
Emerson	Malaysia (Virtual)	THAI OIL CLEAN FUEL PROJECT (CFP)	Control valves
Virgo valves	Pune	PDO	Ball valve,actuated ball valve
Regport Technologies Pvt Ltd	Ambernath	OQ Gas Networks SAOC	VALVES
Astec Valves & Fittings Pvt. Ltd.	Vasai East	OQ Exploration & Prodn. LLC	Valves
Astec Valves & Fittings Pvt. Ltd.	Vasai East	NMDC-ENERGY Formaly NPCC	DBB Valves/Flushring valves
Emerson	Malaysia (Virtual)	THAI OIL CLEAN FUEL PROJECT (CFP)	Control valves
Virgo valves	Pune	Shell	Ball valve,actuated ball valve
Petromar Engineered Solution Pvt. Ltd.	Thane	Gulf Petrochemical Services & Tradg.LLC	GAS IN-LINE FILTERS / Pressure vessel
Technoflow	Nashik	BURNS MECDONNEL	VESSEL N2 MIXING VESSEL POST FILTER,Pressure cvesel
Larsen & Toubro, Mumbai	Mumbai	OQ Exploration & Prodn. LLC	Drum
Technoflow	Nashik	Fluor	VESSEL N2 MIXING VESSEL POST FILTER,Pressure cvesel
PENNWALT LTD	Mumbai	TGV SRAAC LTD	Vessel-Quench Column T-2101 AT PENNWAL
Raj Engineering	Mumbai	ABU DHABI POLYMERS COMPANY LTD (BOROUGE)	PSA ADSORBER/FILTER
Nirmal Industrial Controls PVT Ltd	Thane	KT - Kinetics Technology Spa_Certification	Ultrasonic Flowmeter
Nirmal Industrial Controls PVT Ltd	Thane	KT - Kinetics Technology Spa_Certification	Ultrasonic Flowmeter
Sharpenn Technologies Pvt Ltd	Mumbai	Vedanta Limited-Silvasa	Polishing Filter Equipment (SS 316L)
Nirmal Industrial Controls PVT Ltd	Mumbai	Al Nasr Contracting Company LLC	SALES GAS FILTER SKID
Gayetre Industries	Mumbai	NMDC-ENERGY Formaly NPCC	Coupling and hos pipe
Nirmal Industrial Controls PVT Ltd	Thane	Technimont	Pressure regulator and safety valves
Crystal	Mumbai	ARABIAN INDUSTRIES	WELD OVERLAY BARE TEE
Bhavya Steel	Mumbai	Arabian Industries Manufacturing LLC	SS & DSS Plates,Blinds,Flanges,Fittings
Kirti Tradeimpex pvt ltd.	Nashik	Hindustan Petroleum corporation PVT Ltd	MDPE Fittings
CITI Solutions /Sulzer	Mumbai-Nashik	CCS JV S.c.a.r.l.	Pumps
Maharashtra Seamless pipes	MUMBAI	ONGC	PIPES
Chemtron Science Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Khopoli, Maharashtra	Khopoli	NMDC-ENERGY Formaly NPCC	Sampling System
Tubefit engineers	Vasai	GALFAR ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING WLL EMIRATES	Corrosion Coupon, Corrosion Probe and Injection Quill
Eagle Burgmann India Pvt. Ltd	Pune	Flowserve BV	Seal systems (LOS @ Enpro)
JAMES WALKER INMARCO INDUSTRIES PVT LTD	Vapi	NIPPI GAS	Seals and gaskets
Green power solutions	Mumbai	AG&P	Generator

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi
Kannada

Skills

QA/QC Management
Third-Party Inspection Coordination
Vendor Surveillance
Inspection Expediting
Quality Plan Compliance
Supplier Quality Assurance
Quality Auditing
Welding Inspection
NDE Inspection
Valve Inspection
Painting Inspection
Technical Document Review
Non-Conformance and Corrective Action
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Assessment
Management Representative Activities

Commodities

Pipes
Fittings
Valves
Ball Valves
Gate Valves
Globe Valves
Check Valves
Control Valves
Safety Valves
Strainers
Flanges
Gaskets
Fasteners
Tubes
Plates
Skids
Pumps
Generators
Compressors
Pressure Vessels
Flow Meters
Filters
Sampling Systems
Corrosion Products
Seal Systems