A. Gopikrishnan

A. Gopikrishnan is a Quality Control and QA/QC professional with around more than 18 years of experience in quality management system implementation and project quality delivery. He has developed QMS documentation, Quality Plans, work procedures, ITPs, and inspection controls for Oil & Gas, FPSO, FPU, shipbuilding, ship repair, and heavy pipe and steel fabrication projects. His scope covers material, welding, structural, pipeline, piping, NDT, PWHT, painting, mechanical, dimensional, testing, and punch-closing activities. He has organised QA/QC teams, reviewed vendor qualifications and technical documentation, led audits and corrective actions, and compiled manufacturing data records. He has worked with AWS, ASME, API, BS EN ISO, and DNV requirements while supporting construction, integration, commissioning, and offshore hook-up teams.

Apr 2019 – Mar 2021 TATA Projects LTD

Senior Consultant

Organised the QA/QC team and involved in daily inspection activity.
Reviewed and approved work procedures, ITPs, technical queries, and PQR/WPS/WQT/Blaster and Painter Qualifications of vendors.
Developed the PQP/QMS and implemented it across fabrication shops and site activities to improve quality output and fulfil customer requirements.
Reviewed customer specifications and confirmed that products and processes met requirements.
Implemented the contract quality management system across the entire project.
Attended progress meetings to discuss project progress and safety issues.
Conducted quality briefings and training with QA/QC, Flange Management, and NDT teams.
Performed daily surveillance of material storage/handling, consumable storage/handling, and QA/QC personnel performance on board.
Performed internal and vendor audits.
Participated in client and company audits, evaluated findings, KPI, NCR, CAR, and observations, and implemented suitable corrective and preventive actions.
Reviewed non-destructive examination procedures.
Monitored and maintained calibration certificates for QA/QC and NDT personnel equipment and the Flange Management Register.
Reviewed NDT reports and interpreted radiographs.
Determined and updated QAR, CAR, and NCR records.
Conducted weekly quality walks with subcontractors and customers.
Supported the Project Manager and Construction Manager on quality matters.
Participated in client and contractor meetings and maintained the minutes of meeting.
Received weekly reports from inspectors and submitted monthly reports to the Project Head.
Reviewed material traceability, welding, and other test/inspection reports and compiled the MDR.
Attended weekly integration meetings with integration, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and operations teams to discuss QA/QC work progress and highlights/lowlights.
Developed and implemented ethics and regional code requirements during operations.
Prepared the master punch list and work progress status with an S-curve.
Coordinated and supported the offshore hook-up team and assisted the Hook-Up Manager.

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