MOHAMED ASHIM

MECHANICAL INSPECTOR
mohamedashim91@gmail.com
+91-9597112166
Chennai, India

Profile Summary:

Qualified Inspection Professional having around 10 years of experience in Refinery Static equipment’s in
In-Service inspection and Turn-arounds in SAUDI ARAMCO and SABIC Plants

Core Competencies & Skills:

 Excellent knowledge of Inspection strategy, Static Equipment In-service Inspection, Turnaround,

NDT, OSI, EIS, SAP, Damage mechanisms, Corrosion control, PZV inspection, Repair & alteration
procedures, Welding, PWHT, Re-tubing, Pressure test & Coating Inspection, Piping Replacement job,
Commissioning, etc
 Excellent knowledge in Static equipment’s inspection such as Columns, Drums, Exchangers, Furnaces,
Reactors, Boilers and other equipment such as piping, Tanks, PZV in Oil & Gas & Petrochemical plants.
 Having good Knowledge in Saudi Aramco standards and Inspection programs

Academic Credentials:

University Degree : B.E - Mechanical Engineering (2012)

University : ANNA UNIVERSITY, Chennai, India.
Accreditation : Ministry of Education attested by Saudi Embassy (Membership# 16-11097)

International Certifications:

 API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspector (#97813)

 API 570 - Pressure Vessel Inspector(#99976)
 CSWIP 3.1 - Welding Inspector Level II (# 363531)
 ASNT NDT - Level II in UT, RT, PT, MT & RTFI

Technical Training:

 Safety - EHS, Human Performance, Work permit receiver certification, WSQ Apply
workplace safety and Health in Process plant
 Computer Skills - Proficient in MS Office , SAP

Personal Information

Date of Birth : 15th May1991

Marital Status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Passport : N0861772 (Valid up to 2025)
Driving License : Saudi Arabia License (Valid up to 2025)
Languages : English and Arabic
Current Working Experience : (September 2019 to till date)

Designation : Plant Inspector

Employer : Kanooz Contracting Est.
Client : Petrokemya - South
Period : November 2020 – March 2022

 Developing & Executing inspection plan, Work packs and Standard Work Instructions (SWI) with
reference to the ad hoc Equipment Maintenance strategy and involved in inspection accordance to
company procedures and international standards such as ASME, NBIC, NACE, API and TEMA
etc., diagnosing abnormalities and providing analyses of condition.

 Perform external & NDT inspection on PM jobs as per RBI recommendation which is available in
MERIDIUM on daily basis and create the Defect notification if any abnormalities and also attend
the operational notification jobs daily if and update the inspection recommendation for operational
jobs through MERIDIUM for Repair activities.

 Monitor non-destructive testing examination results to determine defects, corrosion, mechanical

damage, or blockages and makes recommendations for repairs or replacement as required.

 Provide inspection inputs for Operating Integrity windows, and provide loss control
recommendations during daily inspection meetings for Performance Key Indicators survey.

 Enforce all technical recommendations regarding static pressure equipment, and assist, follow and
valid pressure tests on equipment undergone major repairs and modifications.

 Coordinate with the Maintenance Team to prioritize static pressure equipment maintenance needs,
provide recommendation and guidance on repair methods and tools, follow-up on maintenance
progress and work close-out, and prepare reports to the Supervisor Inspection in this regard.

 Identifying the type of corrosion / deterioration to the equipment or piping and initiate
appropriate monitoring methods in consultation with process and corrosion groups. 

SAUDI ARAMCO Work Experience

Designation : Mechanical Inspector – T/A
Employer : Kanooz Contracting Est
Client : Saudi Aramco – RT Refinery and Wasit Gas Plant
Period : March 2020 – October 2020

 Perform external & NDT inspection on PM jobs as per RBI recommendation which is available in
SAP SAIF-OSI Program on daily basis and create the Defect notification if any abnormalities and
also attend the operational notification jobs daily if and update the inspection recommendation for
operational jobs through SAP for Repair activities.

 Co-ordinate with Inspectors and Performed Turnaround inspection of Refinery Static equipment
(Columns, Drums, Heat Exchangers, Reactors, Fin fans, Furnaces, Tanks, Piping, Valves, Sulphur
pit etc.) for condition assessment and reliability assurance.

 Evaluating the results of all visual inspection and NDT data and procedures. Provide final
inspection reports documenting all the findings, NDT results, repairs, testing and recommendations
for future.
  Review previous history, RBI, Scope of Work, Method of Statement, Drawings, ITP before
perform Inspection during T/A.

 Witness, PQR, WQT as per requirements for repair activities & Monitor and Witness Repair
activities as per inspection recommendation.

 Perform Peep through Inspection, Internal Inspection and Final inspection and note the findings
and record it for future use and Follow up NDT activities as per OSI, CML, UTTG Survey, CUI-
Corrosion under insulation.

 Witness Hydrotest for Exchangers ,piping, Boilers and Furnace Tubes and Fill test for Tanks and
Perform inspection activities like NDT, PWHT, Pneumatic test, Diesel test, Vacuum Box test IR
Thermography for Hot spot and temperature monitoring, Hardness testing, PMI, Blasting - Coating
inspection and Holiday test, Re-tubing of Heat Exchangers, Smart Pigging of Furnace.

Designation : Mechanical Inspector – T/A

Employer : Kanooz Contracting Est
Client : SATORP, SADAF, SAFCO, MAADEN
Period : September 2019 – February 2020

 Perform the routine maintenance works as Per OME Reports.

 Field walkthrough along with the inspectors if need for repair activities.
 TurnAround Inspection of Piping, Columns, Drums , Heat Exchangers as Per EIS Schedule
 Performed External and Internal Inspection along with the inspectors such as pre-cleaning, Post
cleaning and final Inspection of Shell , Internals, Channel Head and Covers, Tube Bundle of
exchangers and noted the findings.
 Witness, follow up and inspect hydrotest of Shell and Tube Side of Heat exchangers.
 Turn Around Inspection of Reactors as per OSI Schedule.
 Performed pre-loading, Post loading and final Inspection of Shell , Internals, Mesh, Johnson
screen, Bed supports, Rubber lining, Distributors, etc along with the inspectors
 Follow up hardness test, Spark test for lining vessels.
 Follow up the Conventional and Advanced NDT and update the EIS Schedule.
 Inspect the flange Integrity for Each flange joints.

Previous Experience:

1.Designation : Inspector
Employer : National Inspection Services
Duration : April 2018 to August 2019
Client : Refinery contracts all over india.

 Performing NDT during Turnaround of Refinery stationary equipment (Pressure Vessels, Heaters,
Boilers, Storage & Process Tanks, Piping and PZV etc.) for condition assessment and reliability
assurance.
 Perform NDT in Fabricating spools and structures in BHEL plants.
2.Employer : Universal Inspection Co. Ltd.
Designation : Shut down Inspector
Plant : SABIC Affliates – PETROKEMYA & SAFCO
Period : September 2016 – November 2017

 Co-ordinate with Inspectors and Performed Turnaround inspection of Refinery Static equipment
(Columns, Drums, Heat Exchangers, Fin fans, Furnaces, Tanks, Piping, Valves, Sulphur pit etc.)
for condition assessment and reliability assurance.

 Review previous history, RBI, Scope of Work, Method of Statement, Drawings, ITP before
perform Inspection

 Witness PQR, WQT as per requirements for repair activities & Monitor and Witness Repair
activities as per inspection recommendation.

 Perform Peep through Inspection, Internal Inspection and Final inspection and note the findings
and record it for future use and Follow up NDT activities as per OSI, CML, UTTG Survey, CUI-
Corrosion under insulation.

 Witness Hydrotest for Exchangers , piping, Boilers and Furnace Tubes and Fill test for Tanks and
Perform inspection activities like NDT, PWHT, Pneumatic test, Diesel test, Vacuum Box test.

 Witnessed De-coking, Smart Pigging of Furnace , De-Contamination of Crude and Vacuum

Columns and analyze its results along with Inspectors.

 Inspect the mechanical and welding works of Retubing of Heat Exchangers.

Employer : Universal Inspection Co. Ltd.

Client : Ibn Al-Baytar (IBB)
Duration : March 2014 – July 2016
Designation : NDT Inspector (In-Service)

 Performing On-stream and Shutdown NDT Inspection of Refinery stationary equipment (Pressure
Vessels, Heaters, Boilers, Storage & Process Tanks, Piping and PZV etc.) for condition assessment
and reliability assurance.

 Perform UT measurement on CML, CUI and update the corrosion rate to inspectors and various
NDT activities

Employer : Universal Inspection Co. Ltd.

Client : YASREF and SADAF
Project : TURN AROUND
Duration : October 2013 to January 2014
Position : NDT Inspector

 Performed NDT Inspection during turnaround of Refinery Static Equipment (Pressure Vessels,
furnace , boilers, Storage tanks and piping ) for condition assessment and reliability assurance.

 Perform UT measurement on CML, CUI and update the corrosion rate to inspectors and various
NDT activities.
Post-graduation Work Experience (June 2012 to September 2013)

Position : QC Engineer
Employer : Universal Inspection Services Company, Trichy
Clients : BHEL and BHEL Subcontracting companies.

 Involved in all QA/QC activities of fabrication, welding, NDT.

 Review WPS, PQR, WQT , PWHT when job performing.
 Reviewing Project Scope of Work and Specifications, Material receiving inspection at site as per
the client requirements , Involving in inspection for reinstatement, painting & insulation activities
 Monitoring and maintaining control records for welding consumable daily basis.
 Inspecting all sort of fit-ups, alignment and visual inspection of all welds.
 Coordinating, witness & review of all third-party inspection carried out.
 Conform the materials against the material test certificates.
 Hand over to the Client all the test packages, RT films and all QA/QC documents compiled during
construction period.