Bhupinder Gill

• Monitored installations to meet specifications, standards, and codes.
• Conducted and witnessed hydrostatic/leakage tests, chlorination, flushing of mains, fire hydrant tests, and water quality sampling for both utility piping and underground civil works, including storm and sanitary systems. Also monitored trench backfill and bedding compliance for these installations.
• Performed final walkdown inspections on civil scopes such as grading, earthworks, underground piping, and piling foundation areas to ensure compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Prepared installation reports, inspection reports, and punch item lists for both structural and civil works, including items such as grading corrections, settlement issues, and incomplete piling caps or tie-ins.
• Compiled and submitted construction completion certificates and final acceptance documentation for underground utilities, piling scopes, and earthworks, ensuring all quality requirements were met.
• Reviewed, approved, and accepted as-built drawings, redline markups, and CCTV (video) inspection requestsfor underground piping and utility corridors, including stormwater systems, manholes, and culverts.
• Led a team of five inspectors/coordinators and collaborated with stakeholders to manage daily field QA/QC across multiple scopes: civil grading, utility installations, earthworks, and foundation (piling) activities. Helped resolve technical issues and customer concerns, and contributed to training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conducted and documented daily toolbox talks/safety meetings, emphasizing best practices for earthworks, trench safety, equipment operation during grading, and piling rig operations, aligning with OH&S and client site requirements.Projects:

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• Assisted and performed inspections of in-service equipment such as pressure vessels, boiler, fired heats, and process piping and reacting to the daily inspection needs of Assisted and performed inspections of in-service pressure equipment including pressure vessels, boilers, fired heaters, and process piping, responding daily to the inspection and asset integrity needs of the Suncor Oil Sands site.
• Collaborated closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Process Control teams to identify and implement asset integrity management improvements, aiming to increase equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Participated in failure investigations and conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on mechanical and piping failures, contributing to both corrective and preventative action plans.
• Administered and implemented the Quality Assurance Integrity Management System (QAIMS) to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate standards across all in-service equipment and piping systems.
• Conducted external inspections of both new and in-service equipment and assisted in internal inspections, ensuring equipment met ABSA and ASME code requirements.
• Assisted with the ongoing maintenance and data entry of the pressure equipment database, ensuring inspection records, histories, and upcoming tasks were properly tracked and documented.
• Supported the setup and administration of a corrosion monitoring program, including inspection point development, corrosion rate trending, and thickness measurement verification for in-service equipment and piping.
• Monitored and reviewed repair and alteration activities, including weld quality, heat treatment, fit-up, and code compliance during execution.
• Promoted and reinforced a quality-focused culture within plant teams through daily interactions, QA/QC mentorship, and by upholding safety and integrity standards across all inspection activities.

• Company Overview: Suncor bitumen blend project with Big Country Energy Services
• Suncor bitumen blend project with Big Country Energy Services

• Monitored and accepted all welding activities during both repair and new construction, ensuring adherence to codes and specifications.

• Created and managed work packages and test packages for weld repairs and flange bolt-up activities.
• Verified weld joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, and performed dimensional inspections as per IFC drawings and client specifications.
• Followed and enforced quality control procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project-specific standards.
• Ensured strict compliance with the company’s Quality Control Manual, ABSA regulations, and ASME Section VIII/IX codes.
• Coordinated all non-destructive testing (RT, UT, MT, PT) and post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) activities.
• Maintained comprehensive QA/QC documentation, including:
  Weld and NDE logs
  Welder qualification records
  MTR logs
  Turnover documentation

Civil QA/QC Scope:

• Conducted inspections for civil construction activities, including:
  Piling operations – monitored installation, driving records, pile cut-offs, and cap preparation
  Earthworks – checked subgrade conditions, lift thicknesses, compaction (Proctor density tests), and backfilling per geotechnical requirements
  Underground piping – inspected trench preparation, pipe bedding, alignment, joint fit-up, compaction, pressure testing, and tie-ins

• Company Overview: Suncor Energy - Turnaround 2012
• Review work packages to ensure complete understanding of work scope prior to commencing work
• Verify and witness Hydro testing on pressure vessels and process piping pre fabricated spools
• Material verification - ensure proper material being used as per work package
• Visual inspection of process welds and completion of visual inspection reports
• Witness and verify completion of final 'High Torque' on Low, Medium and High risk flange connections
• Complete final walk down/punch of work packages prior to turning over package to QA Department
• Audit construction group to ensure compliance with welding and bolting procedures
• Ensure necessary documentation is in place prior to turning over work packages
• Audit welder qualifications to ensure qualification requirements are met prior to work starting
• Ensure accurate completion of Hydro test packages prior to testing
• Suncor Energy - Turnaround 2012

(K2 Mining ) Kearl Oil sands Project

• Created, implemented, and maintained Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) in line with project specifications and client requirements.
• Piling installation and alignment verification
  Underground piping systems (water, sewer, process lines) – bedding, slope, and pressure testing
  Earthworks QA/QC, including grading, compaction testing, backfilling, and geotechnical report validation
• Coordinated with survey and construction teams to ensure accurate implementation and compliance with engineering drawings and standards.• Visual inspection of welds, flag and mark repairs and in-process welding examination
  • Responsible for the planning and coordination of NDT activities with subcontractor.
  • Preform Holiday testing and NDT activities including inspection schedule
  • Completion of ITP’s (Inspection Test Plan) prior to commencing work
  • Deal with Third Parties, QC Manager on site regarding NDT matters
  • Develop, verify and maintain records for turnover documentation: Weld Mapping, Qualifications Logs, NDE Logs, Welder Logs, MTR Logs.

• Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
• Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
• Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.
• Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
• Performed visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.
• Monitored production processes to detect potential problems and take corrective action as needed.
• Monitored testing procedures to meet established item specifications, standard test methods or protocols.
• Evaluated supplier performance based on quality measurements and ratings.