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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Highlights of Work Experience
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Saravanakkumar Nithiyanandam

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Quality Control & Visual Inspector (CWB Level II), effective at resolving issues and achieving challenging goals, while exhibiting an excellent work ethic and time management expertise. Proficient in completing assignments/tasks thoroughly, under budget, on time, and safely.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visual Inspector

CNRL - Horizon
05.2025 - 07.2025

Visual Inspector

Suncor
Edmonton
04.2025 - 05.2025

QC Inspector

Syncrude
Fort Mc Murray
09.2024 - 01.2025

QC Inspector

Imperial Oil
Maskwa Plant
07.2024 - 09.2024

API Inspector

CNRL-Horizon
Fort Mc Murray
05.2024 - 06.2024

Visual Inspector

CNRL Farrel Creek
Fort St John
04.2024 - 05.2024

Pressure Vessel Inspector

Alco gas & Oil Industries
Edmonton
12.2023 - 03.2024

API Inspector

Equate Petrochemicals
, State of Kuwait
03.2023 - 10.2023

Plant Inspector

Spie Oil & Gas Industries
, Qatar
11.2019 - 01.2023

QC Inspector

Vector Enterprises Pvt. Ltd
, India
03.2017 - 07.2019

QC Inspector

Madden Phosphate Company
, Saudi Arabia
03.2009 - 01.2017

NDT Inspector

Integral Services Company
, Kuwait
02.2004 - 12.2008

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Skills

  • API standards and ASME codes
  • Welding inspection and NDT methods
  • Pressure vessel and piping inspection
  • Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
  • Visual inspection techniques
  • Corrosion under insulation (CUI) assessment
  • Heat exchanger and boiler inspection
  • Welder performance qualification witnessing
  • WPS, PQR, and WPQ review
  • Blueprint and isometric drawing interpretation
  • Punch list and reinstatement inspection
  • ABSA documentation compliance
  • HSE compliance and permit to work (PTW)
  • Lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures
  • Report writing for inspections and NDT

Certification

  • CWB Level 2 Inspector – Registration #: 12131847
  • Code endorsement CSA 178.2, ASME B31.3, CSA W47.1/59
  • AWS-Certified Welding Inspector Certification Number # 09095161
  • API – 510 Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification Number # 102714
  • ASNT NDT Level 2 in UT, RT, MT, PT, & VT
  • CSTS-2020 with Generic WHMIS - Reg #: 6776982 Issue Date: 2024-11-04
  • Energy Safety Canada, H2S Alive-Expires: 2026-11-24
  • Energy Safety Canada, Confined Space & Monitor- November 17, 2026
  • Energy Safety Canada, Fall Protection Program- Expires November 16, 2026.
  • Energy Safety Canada, First Aid (AED/CPR) - Expires April 2027.
  • Valid Driving License Class 5 Expires June 2026

Highlights of Work Experience

  • 22 years of Experience working in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industries.
  • Ensuring workplace safety, quality, and efficiency are considered in planning.
  • Evaluated the condition and performance of boiler systems, including pressure vessels, burners, piping, and safety controls, identifying potential risks and recommending necessary repairs or upgrades.
  • Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, technical manuals, and maintenance logs to verify system design and proper operation.
  • Having experience in Boilers, Steam drums, Economizer, Super heater, Safety Valves, Primary reformer, Etc.
  • Liaison between the project controls department and workforce supervision.
  • Field QC Inspector for Piping & Structural in shutdowns and in-service plants.
  • Supervision roles such as API/QC inspector, handling 5-10 people in a group.
  • Punch list Coordinator and lock-out Tag-out Authority.
  • API/QC inspector for Hydro testing and reinstatement.
  • Works on various areas, such as live sites, shutdown projects, Fabrication workshops, and new construction.
  • Reviewing Inspection and test Plans per client specs and applicable codes and standards.
  • Ensuring all the safety aspects that meet the requirements before welding or fabrication activities.
  • Reviewing all IFC Isometrics drawings have the appropriate welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) for the overall accuracy of the welding details.
  • Witnessing welder performance qualifications.
  • Performing External visual inspection, Corrosion under insulation on the suspected locations (CUI) & internal visual inspection of the pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns, etc.
  • Performing internal visual inspection to ensure the integrity of the types of equipment.
  • Welding inspection was carried out in all the repair welds and new joints associated with pressure parts.
  • It is well known about the AB40 and AB 53 forms as per the ABSA safety rules and regulations.
  • Reviewing all NDT reports.
  • Witnessing Hydro testing and Blow-down.
  • Verifying all punches are closed for Reinstatement.
  • Conversant with ASME SEC V, VIII, IX and B31.3.

Timeline

Visual Inspector

CNRL - Horizon
05.2025 - 07.2025

Visual Inspector

Suncor
04.2025 - 05.2025

QC Inspector

Syncrude
09.2024 - 01.2025

QC Inspector

Imperial Oil
07.2024 - 09.2024

API Inspector

CNRL-Horizon
05.2024 - 06.2024

Visual Inspector

CNRL Farrel Creek
04.2024 - 05.2024

Pressure Vessel Inspector

Alco gas & Oil Industries
12.2023 - 03.2024

API Inspector

Equate Petrochemicals
03.2023 - 10.2023

Plant Inspector

Spie Oil & Gas Industries
11.2019 - 01.2023

QC Inspector

Vector Enterprises Pvt. Ltd
03.2017 - 07.2019

QC Inspector

Madden Phosphate Company
03.2009 - 01.2017

NDT Inspector

Integral Services Company
02.2004 - 12.2008

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Saravanakkumar Nithiyanandam