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Ebrahim Pouransari

Ebrahim Pouransari

Montreal,Quebec

Summary

Certified Technical Inspection and Petroleum Engineering professional with extensive expertise in various inspection stages, including non-destructive testing techniques, welding inspection, and paint inspection. Demonstrated success in implementing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action, enhancing quality and safety. My diverse experience across multiple companies equips me with a rich skill set, ready to tackle new challenges and contribute to organizational success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior technical inspection

POGC, (Pars Oil And Gas Company)
02.2018 - Current
  • Senior paint inspection engineer overseeing repaint project of a couple of platforms, including verifying compliance with paint procedures and datasheets, DFT thickness measurement, and marking areas requiring paint touch-up
  • Project manager during the project mentioned above.
  • Senior Technical Inspection Engineer during the ROV Project, responsible for inspecting the contractor's operations. This included conducting ultrasonic testing (UT), implementing cathodic protection (CP), performing alternating current field measurement (ACFM), and carrying out flood member detection (FMD). My responsibilities also encompassed detecting damaged parts, verifying contractor reports on damages, and validating the recommended repair procedures.
  • Carrying out comprehensive inspections on platforms and preparing detailed reports that highlight areas affected by corrosion and paint damage.
  • conducting close visual inspections of platforms and creating detailed reports in Excel to document findings
  • Performing interviews with ultrasonic test operators as part of the evaluation process.

Senior Technical Inspection Engineer

POGC, Pars
04.2011 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for inspection during the construction of South Pars Offshore Projects, including Phases 17&18, 19, and 20&21, covering topsides, wellhead jackets, tripods, flare towers, and access bridges
  • Primarily responsible for the following tasks:
  • Welding inspection in compliance with authorized WPS documentation and relevant industry standards
  • For a broad spectrum of components, covering piping, vessels, equipment, and steel structural elements of the components mentioned above
  • Supervision of PT, MT, UT, and RTI testing methods, interpretation of results, and report verification
  • Senior Inspector responsible for conducting Welder Qualification Tests (WQT)
  • Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) Inspector in ensuring that the results meet the acceptance requirements during my visit to the destructive testing laboratory
  • Conducting post-weld Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) and ensuring compliance with the procedure
  • Weld and NDT Inspection at C-MASTER Pipe Laying Vessel (Phase 17&18 Pipe Laying Project)
  • Managing and updating the database, which encompasses a wide range of joint data, including fit-up, welding, pre-weld and post-weld NDT
  • Completed accurate engineering calculations for weights, loads and other metrics using both manual and digital methods

Technical Inspection Engineer

GL, GERMANISCHER LLOYD Co
01.2010 - 04.2011

Involved in the construction of South Pars Offshore Projects, specifically Phase 12-Topsides


Primarily responsible for the following tasks:

  • RMI: Receiving Material Inspection (Piping)
  • MTR: Material Traceability Report verification (Piping and Structure)
  • Fit-up and Dimensional Inspection (Piping)
  • Visual Inspection of Welds (Piping, Structure and Sealine)
  • Supervising PT, MT, and UT operators, interpreting their results, and verifying reports (Piping and Structure)

Technical Inspection Engineer

AZMOON GARANE TEHRAN Co, SERAJEH
07.2010 - 07.2010
  • Conducting radiography on piping spools and welder qualification workpieces, followed by film interpretation.

Technical Inspection Engineer

TUBI TAK Co
10.2009 - 07.2010
  • Welding and NDT Inspection Engineer with a primary focus on performing ultrasonic tests on welded connections in apartment steel structures.

Technical Inspection Engineer

IOOC, Iranian, Sirri
04.2008 - 10.2009

My main responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to, a variety of inspection tasks, including:

  • Conducting both in-service and out-of-service inspections of oil storage tanks, adhering to the standards set by API 653.
  • Regularly inspecting an array of equipment and structures such as pressure vessels, pipelines, offshore structures, and cranes. This also includes issuing repair instructions in line with relevant standards and conducting necessary tests like thickness measurements, UT, MT, and PT.
  • Overseeing the inspection of potable water storage tanks during their manufacturing process. This involves tasks like inspecting fit-up, welding, and conducting welder tests.

AutoCAD Draftsman

Niknoor Co
01.2007 - 07.2008
  • Utilizing AutoCAD to produce 2D blueprints and 3D models.

Education

B.Sc. - Technical Inspection, Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum University of Technology
2007

Pre College Diploma - Mathematics and Physics

Faegh School
2003

High school Diploma - Mathematics and Physics

Faegh School
2002

Skills

  • Proficient in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action implementation, with a track record of identifying underlying issues and applying effective solutions to enhance quality and safety in technical inspections
  • Comprehensive theoretical expertise and hands-on experience in non-destructive testing techniques, including VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT, are complemented by a strong familiarity with advanced methods such as eddy-current testing (ET), time of flight diffraction (TOFD), phased array ultrasonic testing, and magnetic flux leakage testing (MFL)
  • Equipped with practical expertise and comprehensive knowledge in industry standards such as API, ASTM, ASME, AWS, NACE, EN, DNV, ISO, and SSPC, alongside a deep understanding of specific standards including AWS D11, ASME Sec V, ASME SecVIII, ASME SecIX, ASME B313, API 620, API 650, API 653, API 1104, and API 5L
  • Highly skilled in AutoCAD and proficient in NAVISWORKS SIMULATE, with a solid understanding of SolidWorks and Inventor
  • Instructor for AutoCAD at the University
  • Teaching Experience and Expertise in Simulating Ultrasonic Testing, with Assistance from UTMAN Software
  • Expert user of Key to Metals
  • Experienced graphic designer, proficient in Photoshop, CorelDraw, and Illustrator I successfully designed three posters for National Oil and Gas Seminars and crafted five book covers for Farzin Publication
  • Holding the ICDL (International Computer Driving License) certification with a composite grade of 85%
  • Effective communication abilities, self-motivated, safety-conscious, strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, analytical thinker, outstanding organizational skills, proactive in problem-solving, goal-oriented, enthusiastic, and a cooperative team player dedicated to continuous learning and improvement

Certification

  • September 2010: Certified in “Visual Testing (VT) Level II” according to SNT-TC-1A by TUV NORD with a composite grade of 92.2%.
  • June 2010: Certified in “Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Level II” according to SNT-TC-1A by TWI PERSIA with a composite grade of 87%.
  • June 2010: Certified in “Radiographic Test Interpretation (RTI) Level II” according to SNT-TC-1A by TWI PERSIA with a composite grade of 82%.
  • March 2006: Certified in “Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Level II” according to SNT-TC-1A by IIRCO with a composite grade of 92.5%.
  • February 2014: Certified in “Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Level II” (2nd issue) according to SNT-TC-1A by FARAYAND CONTROL CO. with a composite grade of 90.8%. (I have attended and certified in this course for the second time.)
  • December 2013: Certified in “Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Level II” according to SNT-TC-1A by FARAYAND CONTROL CO. with a composite grade of 94.1%.
  • July 2017: Certified in “In-Service Pressure Vessel Inspection” according to API 510 by NAFTA INDUSTRY OVERSEERS with a grade of 75%.
  • March 2014: Certified in “Pigging in Pipelines” by ISFAHAN TRAINING CENTER.
  • July 2003: Ranked 237th in the nationwide college entrance examination for B.Sc., among more than 450,000 participants.
  • November 2001: Ranked 2nd in the Mathematics Olympiad Contest among all Tehran high school students.
  • May 1999: Awarded in the Mathematics Olympiad Contest in Iran.
  • July 2002: Ranked 1st for the Pre-College Diploma in Mathematics and Physics among Faegh Pre-College students.
  • July 2001: Ranked 2nd for the High School Diploma in Mathematics and Physics among Faegh High School Diploma students.

Languages

  • iBT TOEFL total score: 83 (Reading:23, Listening:16, Speaking:20, Writing:24) (June 17th, 2012)
  • iBT TOEFL total score: 79 (Reading:24, Listening:18, Speaking:20, Writing:17) (November 8th, 2009- expired on November 2011)
  • GRE total score: 1150 (Verbal:400, Quantitative:750, Writing: 2.5)
  • (October 24th, 2009)
  • 2009-present, all reference documents to be followed within the workspace are in English.
  • 2003-2007, All the Courses learned in English, Petroleum University of Technology.
  • Fall 2003, completed a six-week intensive English course., Petroleum University of Technology.

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Experienced Guitarist with a History of Teaching and Performing Live on Stage.


  • Tennis player and dedicated enthusiast with a collection of trophies from national oil and gas company competitions and a few achievements in national competitions.

Timeline

Senior technical inspection

POGC, (Pars Oil And Gas Company)
02.2018 - Current

Senior Technical Inspection Engineer

POGC, Pars
04.2011 - 02.2018

Technical Inspection Engineer

AZMOON GARANE TEHRAN Co, SERAJEH
07.2010 - 07.2010

Technical Inspection Engineer

GL, GERMANISCHER LLOYD Co
01.2010 - 04.2011

Technical Inspection Engineer

TUBI TAK Co
10.2009 - 07.2010

Technical Inspection Engineer

IOOC, Iranian, Sirri
04.2008 - 10.2009

AutoCAD Draftsman

Niknoor Co
01.2007 - 07.2008

B.Sc. - Technical Inspection, Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum University of Technology

Pre College Diploma - Mathematics and Physics

Faegh School

High school Diploma - Mathematics and Physics

Faegh School
Ebrahim Pouransari