Pankaj Singhal

A result oriented Quality Professional with proven success of over 22 years, Capable to Set up and Control EPC project Quality system in line with the Company Specifications and Contract requirements.
Currently associated with Special Technical Services (STS), Muscat, Oman as Sr. QA/QC Manager
Exposure to Corporate working environment (Essar-UAE, Dodsal-UAE, Punj Lloyd-Thailand, Adani group-India)
Certified Lead Auditor (IRCA) & Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2008, EMS & OHSAS, ATEX & CE marking
Certified Welding Inspector (CSWIP 3.1)
Expertise in Quality Management System, Managing cross-functional activities encompassing close coordination with Project control management, Construction team, Commissioning team & Client/PMC, thereby achieving the required quality level
Development of Project Quality Plan/QA-QC Program as per Project and Contractual requirement.
Development of Quality Objectives (Measurable)/KPI’s.
Executed successfully 2 Hot Tapping’s (16” & 18”) for GASCO Project
Possess keen understanding to develop and implement Inspection & Test plans (ITP) for procurement of major equipment identifying the critical inspection/witness/hold points, from commencement of manufacturing to final inspection
Extensive experience in conducting periodic & surprise audits on Subcontractors, Vendors and all related sections of Project at site/HO/Corporate offices to verify the effectiveness of QMS/ISO 9001:2008
To raise Non-Conformance Report (NCR) to the Project Requirement & Monitor effective Close out
ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MT & PT
Exposure to Automatic Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) & Coordination with NDT Sub contractor
Exposure to Auto welding (GMAW), Manual welding (SMAW) & trouble shooting related to welding.
Trainings for improvement of Engineers, Inspectors, Welders, fitters, Laminators etc.
Develop, Submission, Approval, Conduct and Final approval of Welding Procedure Qualification (SMAW & GMAW) witnessed by Client and TPI
Exposure to Direct Pipe Method, HDD Method for trenchless method of pipe pushing
Develop PWPS, Procedure qualification, preparation of PQR & Final WPS, Welder Qualification (Main Line, Tie In, Repair, Piping etc.) witnessed by Client.
Successful implementation of Engineering Critical Assessment ( ECA) for Pipe line project at Thailand.
Various Test witness (Hot induction bends, CTOD for ECA etc.) at International Labs with Client/Client’s TPI like Exova Lab, Singapore, Exova Lab, Abu Dhabi
Preparation, monitoring and control of Pipe book
Exposure to International Vendors & Subcontractors for Kick off Meeting, Pre Production Meetings and Pre Inspection meeting as follows
Line pipes- M/s Euro pipe in France, M/s Ilva in Italy , M/s Essar Steel in India, M/s Salzgitter at Dubai,
Pipe Coating – Eupec in France, M/s Ilva in Italy. M/s Essar Steel in India
Instrument Air (IA) Compressor package- M/s KAESER, Austria
Valves- M/s Valbart (MOV & ROV) at Italy, MESC Valves & Non MESC Valves
Actuator’s - M/s Biffi at Italy
Hot Induction Bend- M/s Yeaw Hwa at Singapore, M/s Fabricom, Belgium, M/s Welspun, India
Pig Launcher & Receiver – T D Williamson, Thailand