Summary
Fatemeh Didehban is a Mechanical Inspector and Technical Surveyor with over six years of expertise in industrial inspection across the oil and gas, power generation, and automation industries. Her experience spans subsea equipment, welding, piping, NDE, PMI, FAT, SIT, functional testing, and visual inspection, together with technical surveys and integrity audits of rotary, fixed, and package equipment. She has inspected critical equipment including MPFM flow meters, sensors, harnesses, compressors, pumps, valves, flanges, turbines, generators, mooring systems, and fire and gas systems for clients including Baker Hughes, Saipem, Subsea 7, Azule, and Eni. She has conducted over 100 visual, dimensional, and drawing-conformity inspections and prepares inspection plans, technical reports, NCRs, MRB evaluations, release notes, and compliance recommendations. She works effectively with cross-functional teams to assess defects, support corrective actions, and improve equipment reliability.
Education
- 2019 – 2022 – MSc. Environmental Land Engineering – Climate Change – Polytechnic University of Turin (Italy)
- 2014 – 2018 – BSc. Civil Engineering Water Hydraulic structures – University of Tehran
Qualifications and Training
- CSWIP 3.1 – Welding Inspector, TWI – Norway, Certification No.: 533798, Candidate No.: 781108
- BGAS – CSWIP Painting Grade II, TWI – Norway, Certification No.: 533798, Candidate No.: 781108
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
- Vendor Inspection Certificate – RINA
- Welding General – RINA
- NDT General – RINA
- Mechanical General – RINA
- HSSE - FIELD PERSONNEL SAFETY – RINA
- EXPEDITING – FIELD – RINA
- COATINGS GENERAL – RINA
- FLUOR - SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION – SQS: Compressors
- FLUOR - SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION – SQS: Instrumentation
- FLUOR - SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION – SQS: Valves
- FLUOR - SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION – SQS: Electrical
- FLUOR - SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION – SQS: Pumps
- FLUOR - SUPPLIER QUALITY SURVEILLANCE KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION – SQS: Report Writing
- ASNT UT Level II
- ASNT VT Level II
- ASNT MT Level II
- ASNT RT Level II
- ASNT PT Level II
Previous Fulkrum Work Experience
| Year | Scope Vendor | Scope Type | Material Description |
|---|
| 2025 | Siemens AS - Rubbestadneset | Inspection | WEPS-935 2 x PT/TT sensor |
| 2024 | NUI AS | Inspection | Coating - PQT activities including lab testing Riser Monitoring System / Topside System FGB Sensor Calibration |
| 2024 | Framo Flatøy AS | Inspection | Sea Water Lift Pump |
| 2024 | IKM Valve watch AS | Inspection | ValveWatch System |
| 2024 | Framo Fusa AS | Inspection | Rich MEG Transfer and Lean MEG Supply Pumps |
Codes & Standards
- NFPA
- ISO safety standards
- API 7K
- API and ISO 13628-7
- SSPC Specification for Surface Preparation and Painting Inspection
- ASME
- ANSI
- ASTM
- API
- NACE
Work Experience
2023 – Present
TPI AGENCY
Mechanical Inspector
- Performed inspection, quality control, and technical assessment across oil and gas, power generation, and automation industries.
- Performed welding, piping, NDE, PMI, functional checks, FAT, SIT, and visual inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted technical surveys and equipment integrity audits of rotary, fixed, and package equipment, including compressors, pumps, turbines, generators, and mooring systems.
- Performed FAT and functional testing on MPFM flow meters, sensors, harnesses, compressors, centrifugal pumps, ESDV ball valves, displacer level transmitters, flanges, thermodynamic steam traps, canned pumps, and burners for boilers.
- Evaluated the operational integrity of MPFM flow meters, sensors, and harnesses for measurement accuracy.
- Overseated fire and gas system testing and validated electrical control-panel reliability for process automation, instrumentation control, and communication systems.
- Reviewed project referential procedures, technical drawings, quality plans, inspection and testing procedures, and project documentation.
- Prepared site inspection plans and conducted on-site inspections of mechanical and welding work against Norwegian Standards.
- Generated detailed inspection reports, work inspection reports, compliance recommendations, NCRs, punch lists, and release notes, and monitored corrective actions and vendor amendments.
- Initiated independent tests on samples, including welded elements, with accredited laboratories.
- Performed FAT specializations including pump running, performance, vibration, noise, hydraulic-cylinder, rubber-hose, pressure-line, draw-works, flow-meter, subsea-equipment, electrical, hyperbaric, pressure-temperature, continuity, and insulation testing.
- Conducted over 100 visual, dimensional, and drawing-conformity inspections.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
2021 – 2023
TPI AGENCY
Document Controller
- Reviewed and updated technical documents including test reports, certificates, procedures, and PO specifications.
- Retrieved files for vendors and clients from physical and digital records.
- Created templates, checked document accuracy, and edited test reports and certificates.
- Verified PO specifications and physically checked materials and equipment.
- Carried out inspection, testing, and commissioning activities during manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and operation.
- Witnessed tests in accordance with ITP steps, reference standards, QCPs, and test procedures, including FAT, NDT, destructive testing, routine, type, functional, mechanical-operation, and special tests.
- Reviewed NDT and destructive-test certificates and reports.
- Performed coating inspection and DFT checks in accordance with SSPC surface-preparation and painting requirements.
- Reviewed ITPs, NDT records, specifications, codes, and compliance documentation.
- Produced document-progress reports, created and stored records, managed documentation requests, and supported document-management-system setup.
- Supported the team in processing documentation.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with PROQC International
2020 – 2022
TPI AGENCY
Mechanical Inspector
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections according to drawings and project specifications.
- Conducted supplier quality audits and contamination-prevention audits.
- Performed quantity and quality checks and sorting inspections.
- Performed packing and marking inspections and tag-plate checks.
- Conducted final inspections and issued inspection release notes.
- Performed pre-shipment inspections and container-loading supervision.
- Performed painting and coating inspections and DFT checks.
- Reviewed documents and MRB records.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with DNV; employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
2017 – 2019
MEWE (Middle East Water and Environment Consulting Engineers Company)
Project Engineer / Site Quality Inspector
- Supported site selection, feasibility studies, and generation of site maps for salt-evaporation ponds in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
- Supported the preparation of maps for the largest desalination project in the Middle East in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
- Supported the feasibility study and site selection of the Petrochemical site in Hormozgan.
- Supported basic studies and basic design of waste-to-energy systems.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with University of Tehran
2014 – 2018
University of Tehran
Researcher
- Designed a Center Pivot Irrigation System.
- Designed a Furrow Irrigation System for land in Babol.
- Designed a farming and irrigation system.
- Studied global water-resources conflict, its causes, and solutions.
- Researched the Neuro Solution Process and flood simulation using software.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with MEWE (Middle East Water and Environment Consulting Engineers Company); dates overlap with MEWE (Middle East Water and Environment Consulting Engineers Company)
2017 – 2017
MEWE (Middle East Water and Environment Consulting Engineers Company)
Internship
- Drew architectural maps for a residential area in Tehran, Iran.
- Designed parts of the recreation site around SonbolRood dam in Tehran, Iran.
- Studied map drawing and reading for Behbahan Diversion Dam, generated by Harza Engineering Company from the U.S.A.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with University of Tehran
Projects
Client: Baker Hughes/ INPEX ICHTHYS
Sensors
Vendor: SIEMENSE
Product: Sensors
Location: Rubbestadneset, Norway
- Performed electrical checks, hyperbaric testing, pressure-temperature testing, continuity checks, insulation checks, factory acceptance testing, and final inspection.
Client: Baker Hughes / Balder Var Energy
Balder Var Energy
Vendor: SLB-OneSubsea
Product: MPFM – Flow Meter
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed FAT, hyperbaric pressure testing, flow loop testing, hydrostatic pressure testing, gas testing, redundancy checks, electrical inspection, dimensional control, final inspection, and MRB review with release-note issuance.
Client: Baker Hughes / ENI Baleine
ENI Baleine
Vendor: SLB-OneSubsea
Product: MPFM – Flow Meter
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed FAT, hyperbaric pressure testing, hydrostatic pressure testing, PSL 3G gas pressure testing, flow loop testing, final inspection, and MRB review with release-note issuance.
Client: Baker Hughes / Azule Agogo
Azule Agogo
Vendor: SLB-OneSubsea
Product: MPFM – Flow Meter
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed FAT, hyperbaric pressure testing, hydrostatic pressure testing, PSL 3G gas pressure testing, flow loop testing, final inspection, and MRB review with release-note issuance.
Client: Baker Hughes / Azule NDUNGU
Azule NDUNGU
Vendor: SLB-OneSubsea
Product: MPFM – Flow Meter
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed factory acceptance testing, final inspection, flow loop testing, and MRB review with release-note issuance.
Client: Baker Hughes/ Stavanger- Skarv
Stavanger- Skarv
Vendor: SIEMENSE
Product: Harness
Location: Rubbestadneset, Norway
- Performed electrical checks, hyperbaric testing, factory acceptance testing, and final inspection.
Client: Baker Hughes/ Balder Phase V
Balder Phase V
Vendor: SIEMENSE
Product: Flow Meter
Location: Rubbestadneset, Norway
- Performed factory acceptance testing, assembly checks, ferrite testing, ultrasonic examination, dye penetrant testing, hardness testing, hydrostatic pressure testing, gas body testing, insulation resistance testing, signal output control, surface treatment inspection, and final inspection.
Client: Seatrium / P83
P83
Vendor: Framo Flatoy
Product: FCU, Firewater Pump
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed factory acceptance testing, final inspection, and MRB review with release-note issuance.
Client: CIMC/ P80 Buzios FPSO
P80 Buzios FPSO
Vendor: Framo Flatoy
Product: Firewater Pump CO2 System
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed CO2 system checks and factory acceptance testing.
Client: Petrobras/ Petrobras 82 FPSO
Petrobras 82 FPSO
Vendor: Framo Flatoy
Product: Firewater Pump
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed curve running, string, NPSH, vibration, noise, run-up, functional, crank cycle, ADEC, and signal testing.
Client: Hyundai/ Trion FPU
Trion FPU
Vendor: Framo Flatoy
Product: Firewater Pump Ands Generator Skid
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed pressure testing and monitored the project.
Client: Subsea 7 / Buzios
Buzios
Vendor: NUI
Product: FBG sensor and watertight enclosure
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing and MRB review with release-note issuance.
Client: MMHE /Rosmari- Marjoram
Rosmari- Marjoram
Vendor: Clamp On
Product: DSP Magnetic PIG Detector
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed electrical and signal factory acceptance testing and MRB review.
Client: Baker Hughes /Agogo West hub
Agogo West hub
Vendor: Clamp On
Product: ASD/APD Compact Funnel - Pipe
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed MRB review, release-note review, and electrical factory acceptance testing.
Client: Baker Hughes /Stavanger Dusavik
Stavanger Dusavik
Vendor: Clamp On
Product: DSP Subsea Particle Monitor
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed factory acceptance testing, software checks, continuity checks, insulation checks, final inspection, and MRB review with release-note issuance.
Client: Modec / Raia FPSO Project
Raia FPSO Project
Vendor: IKM
Product: Valve Watch
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed factory acceptance testing and visual inspection.
Client: Baker Hughes /Zohr
Zohr
Vendor: Clamp On
Product: ASD/APD Compact Funnel - Pipe
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed factory acceptance testing, software checks, continuity checks, insulation checks, final inspection, and MRB review with release-note issuance.
Client: Murphy oil
Test Connectors
Vendor: Unitech
Product: Test Connectors
Location: Stord, Norway
- Performed factory acceptance testing, visual, dimensional, marking, weight, fit-up, functional, interchangeability, leak, hydrostatic, gas, flushing, electrical continuity, and final inspections.
Client: Saipem
Diffs
Vendor: Bayards
Product: Diffs
Location: Rubbestadneset, Norway
- Conducted the pre-inspection meeting and compiled the ITP.
Client: Yinson / Agogo FPSO Project
Agogo FPSO Project
Vendor: DNV
Product: Polyester Mooring Ropes
Location: Rådal Bergen, Norway
- Performed tensile and strength testing.
Client: Baker Hughes/ Balder Phase V
Balder Phase V
Vendor: Transmark
Product: LV 3 Leg Electrical Assembly - Single leg sensor harness
Location: Rådal Bergen, Norway
- Performed FAT, pressure testing, contact resistance testing, harness insulation testing, sensor function testing, document checks, dimensional checks, build verification, helium leak testing, oil filling, protection continuity testing, pre-hydro insulation testing, pre-hydro function testing, flying-lead assembly deployment, hyperbaric testing, final assembly inspection, final inspection, and release-note preparation.
Client: Altera / PJVO
PJVO
Vendor: Bekas
Product: Control Panel
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed electrical and signal FAT, software checks, continuity checks, cabinet inspection, power-supply checks, line monitoring, line activation, and communication checks.
Client: Macdermott / Scarborough FPU Project
Scarborough FPU Project
Vendor: Framo Fusa
Product: PUMPING SYSTEM
Location: Bergen, Norway
- Performed PMI, leak testing, final inspection, visual inspection, product marking and identification checks, dimensional inspection, weight control, fit-up checks, functional testing, and MRB review.
2020-2022
Client: MGM Steel Plant
Laying Head for the hot roll
Vendor: Pomini S.r.l Company
Product: Laying Head for the hot roll
Location: Rescaldina, Italy
- Performed painting checks, leakage testing, balancing testing, bearing temperature-rise testing, variable-speed testing, welder certification and welding-test-report review, performance testing, dimensional inspection, visual inspection, and final inspection.
Client: FAHUD GAS COMPRESSION PROJECT
FAHUD GAS COMPRESSION PROJECT
Vendor: Confidential info
Product: Compressor
Location: Lyon, France
- Performed performance testing, NPSH testing, dimensional checks, final inspection, and MRB review.
Client: Galp Energia
Confidential info.
Vendor: Confidential info
Product: Centrifugal pumps
Location: Annecy, France
- Performed final and visual inspection, dimensional checks, pickling and passivation, calibration, and function checks.
Client: PGBGT /AGHAJARI- 1,3,4,5 COMPRESSION STATIONS
PGBGT /AGHAJARI- 1,3,4,5 COMPRESSION STATIONS
Vendor: Leam Srl.
Product: Displacer Level Transmitters
Location: Turbigo, Italy
- Performed third-layer final-coating inspection, visual inspection, thickness measurement, and painting testing.
Client: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) - 11 PATTERNS WELL HOOK-UP AND ASSOCIATED WORKS, NORTH KUWAIT
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) - 11 PATTERNS WELL HOOK-UP AND ASSOCIATED WORKS, NORTH KUWAIT
Vendor: JC Fábrica de Válvulas - S.M. Verniciature Industriali
Product: ESDV Ball Valves
Location: Bergamo, Italy
- Performed final inspection, visual and dimensional inspection, identification and marking checks, and colour-coding checks.
Client: KALHOUR OILFIELD Project
KALHOUR OILFIELD Project
Vendor: Officine Nicola Galperti and Son
Product: Flanges
Location: Gera Lario, Italy
- Performed hydrostatic testing, visual and dimensional inspection, pneumatic testing, and PMI testing.
Client: ADIMODE TRANSNATIONAL TRADING - LLC
Power and Steam Generation Plant of MOKRAN Petrochemical Complex-Stage 1
Vendor: SteelTrade Srl.
Product: Thermodynamic steam trap
Location: Rottofreno, Italy
- Performed inspection of thermodynamic steam traps.
Client: CMG Power Plant
Power Plant
Vendor: Officine Meccaniche Gallaratesi (OMG)
Product: Chemical Injection Package - Pump Inspection
Location: Varese, Italy
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing at the pump manufacturer factory, mechanical running tests with the job driver, performance testing, routine and type testing for electromotors, and visual and dimensional checks.
Client: Shanfari GmbH (NPC) Gas to Methanol and PVM Complex
Gas to Methanol and PVM Complex
Vendor: ICE Company - TECNOLAFER
Product: Burner for the boiler
Location: Casorezzo, Italy
- Performed burner inspection.
Client: Confidential info.
Confidential info.
Vendor: Peroni Pompe
Product: Simplex PD Diaphragm Pumps, PI 674
Location: Gaeta, Italy
- Performed raw-material inspection, PMI inspection on high-alloy materials, MRB review, performance, vibration, noise, NPSH, final, air-leak, hydrostatic, and NDE inspections, followed by final MRB review.
Client: MGM Steel Plant
MGM Steel Plant
Vendor: Pomini S.r.l Comapny - Torbole Company
Product: Reciprocating pumps/Centrifugal pump
Location: Gaeta, Italy
- Performed visual and dimensional checks, FAT, tag-plate and marking checks, and document review.
Client: Doris International
Doris Project
Vendor: Polo S.r.l Company
Product: Robotic Automatic Tag Applicator - 400V drive cubicle
Location: Vicenza, Italy
- Performed functional testing, visual checks, painting checks, packing checks, and document review.
Client: Alborz
Cable Project
Vendor: Cartiera Di Nebbiuno SRL
Product: Filling Unit of Cylinders with Ethylene Oxide
Location: Calenzano, Italy
- Performed visual and quantity checks and pre-shipment inspection.
Client: Alborz
Cable Project
Vendor: Cartiera Di Nebbiuno SRL
Product: EMICONDUCTIVE CREPE PAPER
Location: Nebbiuno, Italy
- Performed final inspection, quantity checks, tag-plate checks, visual and dimensional checks, packing and marking checks.
Client: PIDEC
APADANA METHANOL PROJECT
Vendor: CDB ENGINEERING SPA
Product: Oxygen Strainer STR
Location: Casalpusterlengo, Italy
- Performed FAT, visual and dimensional inspection, packing inspection, marking and colour-coding checks, document review, shipping and quantity checks, preservation coating inspection, and final release.
Client: S.A.I Project
S.A.I Project
Vendor: RBR Valvole S.p.A.
Product: Valve Actuator/Motor assemblies
Location: Casalpusterlengo, Italy
- Performed FAT and visual and dimensional inspection.
Client: SAIPEM OPTIMUM SHAH GAS EXPANSION PROJECT
SAIPEM OPTIMUM SHAH GAS EXPANSION PROJECT
Vendor: ORION SERVOVALVE Company
Product: Actuators
Location: Santo Stefano Ticino, Italy
- Performed FAT, coating checks including DFT and RAL checks, and dimensional checks of actuators.
Client: Tasha Project
Tasha Project
Vendor: Pacific FZCO Company
Product: Belt and Pulley
Location: Cusago, Italy
- Performed visual and dimensional checks, quantity and marking checks, technical-specification checks, document review, final inspection, incoming-material checks, dimensional checks, and packing checks.
Client: Tech Solutions Srl
Centralized Utility Wastewater Treatment Plant
Vendor: Refill S.P.A
Product: SAGM 650
Location: Gessate, Italy
- Performed PMI testing, marking and colour-coding checks, visual and dimensional checks, document review, packing inspection, shipping and quantity checks, preservation coating inspection, and final release.
Client: PIDEC
KANGAN Olefin Project
Vendor: INOX TECH S.p.A STEEL WORLD CO. LTD
Product: PIPES
Location: Lendinara, Italy
- Performed mechanical testing, visual and dimensional checks, and packing inspection.
Client: MTPD
Badr-e-Shargh Methanol Plant
Vendor: ELEKTROVENT S.r.l
Product: Exhaust Fan - HVAC
Location: Soiano del lago, Italy
- Performed mechanical testing including tensile and stress testing, visual and dimensional checks, marking verification, grain-size checks, and certificate review.
Client: Al Dhafra Petroleum
Al Dhafra Petroleum
Vendor: OFFICINE SANTAFEDE SRL
Product: Flanges and Fittings
Location: Primaluna, Italy
- Performed functional testing, seat-leakage testing, visual checks, dimensional inspection, and document review.
Client: IPAC S.A. – AESA INTERCONEXÓN ADLA CENTRO TGS & GPA
IPAC S.A. – AESA INTERCONEXÓN ADLA CENTRO TGS & GPA
Vendor: Petrolvalve S.p.A
Product: CONTROL VALVES
Location: Castellanza, Italy
- Performed inspection of control valves.
Client: Oil Isfahan Refinery Project
Oil Isfahan Refinery Project
Vendor: OPTIMEX Co.
Product: Canned Pumps
Location: Castellanza, Italy
- Performed performance, noise, NPSH, hydrostatic, and final inspections and document review.
Client: Shanfari GmbH (NPC)
Gas to Methanol and PVM Complex
Vendor: BINA EPC
Product: Combustion Air Preheaters
Location: Adro, Italy
- Performed inspection of combustion air preheaters.
Languages
- English - Fluent
- Norwegian - Basic
- Italian - Intermediate
- Persian - Native
Skills
- Mechanical Inspection
- Welding Inspection
- QA/QC Inspection
- Third-Party Inspection
- Expediting
- Technical Surveying
- NDE
- PMI
- Coating Inspection
- Supplier Quality Surveillance
- Equipment Integrity Audits
- Document Review
- Inspection Planning
- NCR and Corrective Action Management
- MRB Evaluation
- Technical Reporting
Commodities
- Subsea Equipment
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Electromotors
- Valves
- Flanges
- Piping
- Generators
- Steam Turbines
- Gas Turbines
- Mooring Systems
- Flow Meters
- Sensors
- Harnesses
- Fire and Gas Systems
- Control Panels
- Firewater Pumps
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Rubber Hoses
- Pressure Lines
- Level Transmitters
- Steam Traps
- Burners
- Actuators
- Electrical Assemblies
- Mooring Ropes
- Strainers
- Fans
- Fittings
- Canned Pumps
- Combustion Air Preheaters