Dhinakaran Davis

+65-83099583 : d_dhinakaran@yahoo.com Skype: dhinakaran.davis

Quality Management ~ Materials , Metallurgy & Welding ~ Non Destructive Testing

ISO 9000 Lead Auditor~AWS-SCWI/API Certified~ ASNT Level III RT/MT/PT/UT
~ Over 16 Years of Professional Experience ~

PROFILE SNAPSHOT

 Extensive (17+ years) in Oil & Gas Primarily in the Offshore, Sub-sea
Construction, Fabrication successfully delivering multimillion dollar
projects within projected time schedule and under stringent quality
requirements working alongside multinational project professional teams
 Executing multiple projects (FPSO Topsides & Turret, Subsea, Subsea
Pipeline, Offshore & Onshore, Tank Farms) and managing end-to-end
implementation of Quality Assurance & Quality Control from project
kick-off to Project Delivery including Mechanical Completion & Pre
Commissioning
 Proficient in Quality Assurance & Quality Control practices including
preparation and updating of QMS documents, company procedures,
work instructions, planning and performing audits, continual
improvement programs, preparation & qualification of welding
procedures, qualifying welders, planning and witnessing Non
Destructive Examination, Inspection and Testing
 Qualified Professional Certified courses including American Welding
Society (AWS-SCWI)/ American Petroleum Institute (API 510/570)
 Qualified ISO 9001-2008 Lead Auditor Course from BSI, Singapore
 Qualified ASNT Level III in RT/MT/PT/UT
 Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/presentation)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

QMS Implementation Project Management Internal & External Audits

Quality Management Qualification &Testing (Welding/NDE) Process Optimization

Inspection & Process Control Training & Development Team Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Welding : AWS- Senior Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-SCWI) (10120148)

Non Destructive Testing : ASNT Level III in RT/MT/PT/UT (209101)
Audit : QMS Lead Auditor ISO 9001-2008 (ENR 00180999)
Inspection : Piping Inspector (API 570) (38721) Pressure Vessel Inspector (API 510) (40870)
Engineering : Mechanical Engineer

COMPETENCIES
Leadership, Organizational skills, Customer/ Client focus, Process Improvement, Analyzing Information, Strategic Planning,
Verbal Communication, Quality Engineering, Emphasizing Excellence, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Dealing with
Complexity, Team Management, Technical Knowledge, Decision making, Data collection, management and analysis, welding
design, procedure development, Time management, Business acumen
 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Lead, direct and manage quality assurance department

 Improved inspection methods, equipment, managed ISO 9000 system
 Developed and qualified welding procedures for various materials including exotic materials
 Developed & improved existing welding processes
 Conducted and investigated various Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reported finding
 Executed and participated in various project and internal audits and evaluated operational performance
 Managed quality team of 40 inspection personnel in carrying daily job functions
 Developed work instructions, repair procedures, method statements
 Established and maintained KPI’s for project
 Assessed inspection personnel, recommended promotions
 Initiated safety and quality training for all operations personnel
 Supervised, trained and assisted inspectors and a documentation control personnel
 Ensured that quality standards are followed in the development, delivery, and execution of project
 Monitor production quality, and drive continuous improvement through statistical methods
 Performed vendor pre-qualification assessments

WORK EXPERIENCE
Apr’ 17 to Till Date Surbana Jurong Infrastructure, Singapore Quality Manager
Projects handled as Project Management Consultant (PMC):
 Jurong Island Marketing Terminal (JIMT)
 Jurong Port Tanks & Terminal (JPTT)

Apr’ 09 to Jan’17 Dyna-mac Engineering Services, Singapore Project Quality Manager

Growth Path:
Jan’12 – Jan’17 Project Quality Manager
Apr’09 – Jan’12 Lead Engineer (QA/QC)
Projects handled:

 Shell Philippines Exploration (SPEX) – Malampaya Phase 3-DCP/SWP Platform, Philippines (Topsides)
 Various FPSO Turret Structures & Topside Modules & Submersibles (BP, SBM, MODEC, SHELL, BAB, ENI,
Saipem, Exxon Mobil)

Jul’08 – Apr’09 SETSCO Services Pte Ltd, Singapore Engineering Inspector

 Verification and witnessing of mechanical works (For various Contractors) 


Jan’08 to Jun’08 Larsen & Toubro, Mumbai, India Asst. Manager (Welding & Materials)
 Sub-Sea Pipe lay and Offshore Structures (ONGC, QATAR GAS)

Aug’05 to Dec’07 ANXON Engineering Pte Ltd, Singapore QA/QC Mechanical Engineer

 CHANGI Water Reclamation Project (Phase C3C/C3A/C2B)

Jan’03 to Dec’04 Al Suwaiket, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia QA/QC Engineer

Projects handled:

 Shell Refinery (SASREF) Turnaround (Aramco) Dec 2002 to April 2003

 South Haradh Khuff Gas Project (Pipelines) (Aramco) April 2003 to May 2003
 Saipem Saudi Arabia Limited (Pipelines) (Aramco) May 2003 to Jul 2003
 Jubail United Petrochemical Complex (K035) (SABIC) Aug 2003 to Mar 2004
  Marjan GOSP 1,2,3 Upgrade, Offshore (Aramco) Apr 2004 to Dec 2004

May’98 to Dec’02 Dessma Engineering, Hyderabad, India QA/QC Engineer

 Fabrication of Pressure Vessels for HPCL, IOCL, BPCL, ONGC

CORE COMPETENCY ACROSS THE TENURE

 Devising, establishing & updating company's QMS procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements
 Develop Quality Audit plan, conduct Audits (Internal/Project) for QMS compliance, dis-positioning of NCR’s
 Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action Plan (CAR) to solve problems encountered during
fabrication, prepare and implement Continual Improvement plans
 Perform External Audits for verification of quality management system, assessment of current/projected
workload and equipment capabilities, material & product control processes, welding, fabrication procedures,
workshop facilities and manufacturing techniques, personnel qualification, hardware and resources
 Organize and provide training sessions to new staff on QMS awareness of the company
 Develop and Review Welding Procedure Qualification Record (WPQR), Preparing, Qualifying Welding
Procedure Specification (WPS), Coordination with Testing Laboratory and Third Party Inspection Agencies,
Welder/Welding Operator Qualification etc.
 Review Contract documents, Technical specifications and drawings for welding requirements, initiate
necessary action for additional qualifications
 Participate in Progress Meetings, Engineering Design Reviews, and Verification
 Participate in evaluation of sub-contractor/vendor for the project
 Review project specifications and develop Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection and Test Plans (QCP/ITP),
Quality Control Procedures, Quality Control Instructions for Project requirements
 Prepare and review welding sequence for critical structures to avoid distortion and rectification
 Set up and manage audit program(s) in accordance with project quality plan at various project phases
 Prepare procedures and method statements to guide production and welding personnel relating to
specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements which involve use of
complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, and complex post-heating
requirements
 Monitoring & Ensuring that welding/NDT activities are carried out by Contractors in accordance with
approved welding/NDT procedure specifications, Method statements, Project specifications, Project
procedures and relevant Codes & Standards
 Inspection of welding, piping, and offshore structures associated with Process Piping, Power Piping, Pressure
Vessels, Cross-country Pipeline, Offshore Piping/ Pipelines, Offshore Structures etc.
 Monitoring Inspection and supervision of NDT activities carried out at Construction sites and/or Contractor's
workshops in accordance with approved ITP requirements
 Plan, document and monitor project quality including KPI’s as defined in the contract and requirements
 Working closely with purchasing staff to establish supplier quality performance criteria and monitor supplier
performance
 Provide technical and statistical expertise to teams; Investigate customer issues and complaints relating to
quality
 Maintain accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis; Submit detailed reports to appropriate
Project Management teams

EDUCATION
1994 -1998 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 20th March 1975
Languages Known : English, Tamil & Hindi
Address : 34/201 LIC Colony, 7 th Cross, West Extension, MC Road, Thanjavur, 613007
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
No. of Dependents : 3

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Name : Ayyappan Subramanian Name : G.Balaji

Company : Dyna-mac Engineering Services Company : Dyna-mac Engineering Services
Designation : Senior Materials & Welding Engineer Designation : Project Manager
Email : ayyappan.subramanian@dyna-mac.com Email : g.balaji@dyna-mac.com
Phone : +65-98634033 Phone : +65-93810394

PROFESSIONAL ASSSOCIATIONS
 American Welding Society (AWS)
 American Petroleum Institute (API)
 American Society for Non Destructive Testing (ASNT)
 Saudi Aramco approved Level I Inspector with SAP Number
 IRCA