R.

VINOTH KUMAR
Senior Management Professional
A multi-faceted professional accustomed to proven managerial skills; targeting senior level
opportunities in Quality Assurance & Control, QMS, Supplier Quality Assurance with an organization
of high repute
Location Preference: UAE / Oman / Qatar

Profile Summary
CONTACT DETAILS
Decisive, strategic and performance-driven professional, offering 2 decades of diversified experience
in driving large engagements such as Quality Assurance and Control along with managing projects
with a flair for adopting modern methodologies in compliance with quality standards
ravinoth_vinoth@yahoo.com Administering end-to-end audit activities including internal/external audits, system audits, third party
audits for identifying process deficiencies and for ensuring smooth business continuity
Pivotal in understanding the EPC Phases quality issues and delivering recommendations; ensuring
+97466241551 / +91-9048492054 commonality and consistency of the quality management system applied across the operating
centres/business units
Incisive acumen in uncovering underlying problems / issues involving detailed discussion & root cause
analysis and eliminating bottlenecks thereby ensuring and enabling efficient operations and process
excellence
In-depth knowledge of International Codes and Standard like ASME, AWS, ASTM, API, DIN, BS, EN &
CORE COMPETENCIES ISO
Audit Specialist: Administering, facilitating and managing external and internal audits; acted as an
Internal Auditor to ensure organizations adhere to quality Compliance and guidelines scribed by the
Quality Assurance & ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 Standards
Expertise in implementing various standards to improve the product quality & services, establishing
Control
KPIs, monitoring & measuring performance followed by evaluating & improving continually
Audits/ Inspection/ Excellence in conducting process audits and inspection as per management requirement and as per
Compliance customer SOP to ensure stringent quality control; conducted failure & rejection analysis, assessed
scope of studies & suggested solution
Expertise in providing direction to quality control and inspection systems; taking corrective actions
Quality Management
measures and reporting procedures
System
Process/ Operational
Work Experience
Excellence
EPC Project Since Apr’23 with Saipem S,p.A, Doha, QATAR as Project Quality Engineer
Management Key Result Areas: (NFPS COMP2 PROJECT)
Provide the necessary backup to the Project Quality Manager (PQM) regarding quality contractual
Vendor/ Supplier issues both during the tender and project execution phase.
Management Support the PQM/DPQM for the following activities:
Ensure the definition and implementation of the PQMS and the identification, preparation, and
Risk Mitigation & distribution of needed Project.
Compliance Quality Plans and procedures by the Company Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure that the correct implementation of the PQMS is checked and monitored through the planning
People of quality audits.
Management/Trainin Ensure, within the project organization, the planning of activities aimed at promoting the applicable
g Contractual Quality Requirements
MIS Reporting & Participates in Project Management meetings to ensure coordination between Quality activities and
Documentation Project Management activities.
Ensure the issue of quality requirements is incorporated, in the contractual documents, with Vendors,
EDUCATION Subcontractors, and organizations in charge of works.
Ensure that the integrity of the Company QMS is maintained when changes are made to the system
for the project.
M.Tech. (Quality Management Ensure the correct implementation of planned quality audits, taking into account all project processes,
System) from Birla Institute of including the issue of relevant audit reports.
Technology and Science, Pilani in Conduct an external audit of Vendors and Subcontractors QMS
2016 Ensure management of non-conformities
Promote appropriate actions to prevent or eliminate potential non-conformities and their causes.
B.E. (Production) from Mookabigai Ensure the management of the Cost of Non-Quality processes.
Ensure knowledge and awareness of Quality requirements within the Project Team, also performing
Engineering College (Bharathidasan
Quality Training activities.
University), Trichy in 1999 Collect and analyze project quality data also to organize and lead the Project Quality Management
Review
Ensure the management of the lessons learned process.
Ensure Customer satisfaction process implementation.
Report Project information and data to Company's Quality Manager using corporate methodologies
and tools
 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
(D.M.E) from Arul Migu Kallalakar
Polytechnic, Chennai in 1995
HIGHLIGHTS
Liaised with some of the reputed
clients, namely TOTAL, SBM,
ZADCO, ADMA OPCO, FLUOR,
CTJV, SERCO, TAKREER and
ensured to meet the quality
requirements
In-depth expertise in working on
Quality Management Tools like
APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, DCP-PFC,
PFMEA & Control Plan with
understanding of various
processes
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 12th January 1974
Languages Known: English, Hindi,
Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada
Marital Status: Married
Passport Details: Z 4906067 (Date of
Expire: 01.07.2028)
Visa Status: UAE Employment Visa
Nationality: Indian
Address: Sree Nidhi, Thachoor
Kunnu, Attingal, Trivandrum -
695103, Kerala
Since Apr’11 -Mar’22 with Petrofac International Limited, Sharjah, U.A.E as Deputy
Manager – Quality Assurance
Growth Path:
QA Engineer Sr. QA Engineer Principle QA Engineer
Deputy Manager -
Quality Assurance
Key Result Areas:
Contributing in enhancing quality of processes & systems by developing quality products and taking
continuous improvement initiatives
Devising and setting up multiple strategies, policies, SOPs for vendors in accordance with defined
regulatory requirements in order to enhance quality
Establishing, documenting, implementing & attaining continual improvement of Quality Management
System (QMS)
Supervising project activities from conceptualization to execution including business definition,
feasibility and optimization, project planning, implementation, site management and manpower
planning
Taking stringent quality measures including preparation / maintenance of necessary MIS reports to
ensure compliance with objectives, standards & customer requirements
Leading quality functions and ensuring quality standards through internal audits, external audits,
supplier audits and product audits
Imparting guidance towards the core Functions such as Engineering, Supply Chain and
Construction for setting up their Functional QMS Plans and Procedures by ensuring interface
resolutions that enhance flawless process interactions, for overall Operational excellence
Monitoring implementation of engineering, procurement, & construction phases Quality system
through quality reviews; following up with actions resulting from these reviews
Organizing Management Review Meeting & presenting the effectiveness of QMS including
Improvements required
Examining QMS data/Results of KPIs, preparing & submitting quality reports and suggesting the
opportunities for improvements
Developing and implementing a stage-by-stage quality assurance and control system to ensure
adherence to technical specifications/codes & standards/ contract
Preparing & reviewing project specific Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), reviewing procedures and
maintaining QC documentation to ensure adequate documented evidence is available to prove
contract compliance
Project undertaken: (Indirect Support from Function)
I2020 - ALRAR Inlet Separation and Boosting Facilities, Algeria
JI-2026-Reggane Nord Development Project Surface Facilities, Algeria
UZ 750 UPPER ZUKUM: Islands Surface Facilities (EPC-2) Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE
JI2018 and JI2019: South and North Farm facilities, Jazzan, K.S.A
JI-2029 Lower Fars Heavy Development Program Phase -1 (60MBOPD), Kuwait
JI-2001/EPIC for Gas Sweetening Facilities Project (GSF) AGRP (DUKHAN) & SRU (MESAIEED)
JI-2032 Fadhili SRU Project, KSA.
JI-2033 Salalah LPG Project, OMAN
JI-2036 SAKHALIN-2 OPF Compression Project, Sakhalin, Russia
JI-2037 Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries LLC (DRPIC), OMAN
ES-00008 Marmul Polymer Phase 3 (MPP3) Project, OMAN
JI-2042 Shell Majnoon (CPF-2), Basra Oil Company, Iraq.
Project undertaken: JI-2043 Tinhert Field Development Project (EPC1), Algeria and JI-2045 Ain Tsila
Development Project, Algeria.
Accountabilities
Executed QMS system among Contractor, subcontractor & throughout the project, appeared at
project Kick-off meeting with client, subcontractors, and Third Party
Establish Project Quality team and organization, develop Project Quality Plan, identify key procedures
and monitor implementation.
Preparation of project quality plan with details on quality practices, resources and sequence of
activities relevant to a particular contract/project.
Review /approve Quality Audit schedule for each project encompassing the specific project
requirements.
Appraise vendor’s capability to provide suitable product/service.
Convene pre-inspection meetings and approve inspection and test plan and procedures.
 Ensure proper planning for inspection activities. Ensure availability of all necessary documents at
inspection release and implement suitable corrective actions.
Maintain cordial relationships with Client Representatives and ensure that client quality requirements
are understood, agreed and fulfilled.
Ensure project KPI’s are defined, measured, and monitored and actions implemented for any identified
gap.
Monitor and analyze Customer Satisfaction.
Analyze quality information (audit results, process/product non-conformities, feedback etc.) and
identify corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct a management review of the quality management system and monitor the implementation
of management review actions.
Control and distribution of all the company’s quality documentation.
Monitor all quality-related activities on the project.
ensure all internal and external audits are carried out as planned.
Verify contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and contractor documentation
submittals.
Attend all pre-bid meetings and coordinate all project requirements with the project bidders

Previous Experience
Jul’07 - Apr’11 with Adyard Abu Dhabi LLC., Adyard, U.A.E as QA Engineer / Lead Auditor

Accountabilities
Overseeing implementation & maintenance of Quality Management System, Certifications of the
organisation for ISO 9001, API Q1, and ASME requirements. Facilitating planning & scheduling of
internal audits for the whole organization including the annual audit program and selection of internal
auditors.
Coordinating with the certification Agencies like DNV, LLOYDS, API & ASME for periodic audits,
recertification & renewal audit as required. Conducting an internal audit to assess the effectiveness of
the quality system outlined in the Corporate Quality Plan, Project quality plan / I.T.P, analyzing audit
findings & reporting to the management.
Following up & closing the audit findings and ensuring the action effectiveness.
Analyze QMS data/Results of Key Performance Indicators, prepare & submit Quality reports and
propose improvement opportunities.
Extending support in investigating customer complaints, reporting, and proposing actions for
continuous improvement in the same. Analyzing survey undertaken with regard to customer
satisfaction. Managing Management System Review Meetings.
Ensuring coordination for major projects including Vendors and Subcontractors, Quality Compliance,
and all construction activities. Preparing, and reviewing project quality plan, ITP & other QA / QC &
construction procedures.
Providing interpretation of applicable codes, standards, specifications & customer requirements.
Liaising with customer representatives and ensuring product conformity & stage release for each
activity denoted within the project quality plan / I.T.P.
Well-versed with measuring instruments, monitoring the calibration and conducting the test certificate
of various instruments & consumables.
Liaison with customer representatives and ensure that client quality requirements are understood,
agreed upon, and fulfilled. (Clients - TOTAL, SBM, ZADCO, ADMA OPCO, FLUOR, CTJV, SERCO,
TAKREER, etc.)
Recording systematically the non-conformity reports issued on Office / Site / Shop and checking
whether it is in compliance with the acceptability criteria and schedule is in accordance with the
requirements. Ensuring proper disposition of non-conformities as well as the final inspection dossier is
in accordance with the approved ITP.

Mar’04–May’07 with Avasarala Technologies Ltd., Bangalore, India as QA/QC Engineer

Accountabilities

Conducting inspection & testing; reviewing documents as per International Standards and
Specifications.
Preparing and reviewing quality documents against code and standards such as QAP, test procedures,
technical specification review, etc. ISO 9001 documentation and follow-up with the client.
Conducting and planning the internal audit in regular intervals, preparing quality analysis reports, and
non-conformance analyses in coordination with ISO 9001 Audit.
Supervising total quality control for allotted areas, process stage-wise inspection like a dimensional
check-up, fit-up, cross verification of electrodes, welder identification, preheating and post-weld heat
treatment, etc.
Ensuring that dimensional requirements have been met including dimensional marking.
Jan’00–Feb’04 with Kraft Machinery Trading Company, Bangalore as Service Engineer
Accountabilities

Looking after quality-related activities such as Inspection, Testing, and pre-commissioning and
commissioning activities; preparing and maintaining the periodic inspection and maintenance of
various allocated units.

Trainings
IRCA Certified course in QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor Training, based on ISO 9001:2000 from Nigel Bauer
& Associates in conjunction with TUV Middle East Abu Dhabi, with skills, knowledge, and
understanding of principles and practice of internal and external QMS audit
QMS transitional course in TUV Middle East Abu Dhabi, with skills, knowledge, and understanding of
principles and practice of ISO 9001-2008
ISO 9001-2015 Lead Auditor Transition Training Course in Lloyd’s Register Dubai, with skills, knowledge,
and understanding of principles and practice of ISO 9001-2015
Integrated QESH Management System Implementation & Internal Auditor Course in DNV Abu Dhabi,
with skills, knowledge, and understanding of principles and practice of ISO 9001-2008, ISO 14001-2004
& OHSAS 18001-2007 Internal Audit
Five days Training Programme on “Welding Procedure and Qualification (WPS/PQR)” From Sumeka
Welding Institute
IRCA Certified course in EMS Auditor / Lead Auditor Training based on ISO 14001:2004 from DNV
Bangalore, India, with skills, knowledge, and understanding of principles and practice of internal and
external EMS audit
ISO 14001:2015 EMS Lead Auditor Transition Training Course in TVE Certification Services Pvt. Ltd., with
skills, knowledge, and understanding of principles and practice of ISO 14001-2015
ISO 45001:2018 OHSM Auditor / Lead Auditor Training Course in IR Class Certification Services Pvt. Ltd.,
with skills, knowledge, and understanding of principles and practices of ISO 45001-2018
One-day workshop on Safety Leadership Training
Du Pont Safety Observation Training 5 Module Program (STOP)
Root Cause Analysis Training Course in Bureau Veritas Certification, Dubai
Six Sigma Green Belt Professional + Six Sigma Black Belt Professional (SSGB + SSBB) in IIBM Institute
of Business Management, India (6 Months Course ongoing)

Technical Purview
Certified course in Advanced CNC Operation & Programming from State Project Coordination Project
Established under Canada India Institutional Cooperation Project
ASNT-TC-1A Level II Radiographic Testing
ASNT-TC-1A Level II Liquid Penetrant Testing
ASNT-TC-1A Level II Magnetic Particle Testing
ASNT-TC-1A Level II Ultrasonic Testing

Professional Affiliation
ASQ Registered Membership,
IRCA Certified QMS Principal Auditor (6001269 valid up to Dec/2023)