H. Abdulbari is a mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience in quality assurance, inspection, welding, and plant maintenance. He currently works as an Inspection Engineer for Saudi Aramco, where he oversees inspection of pipelines, vessels, heat exchangers, and other equipment. Previously he has held roles with Oceanneering, ExxonMobil, Moody International, and other companies conducting inspections and ensuring quality standards. He has extensive experience reviewing documentation and witnessing tests and inspections.
1. H. Abdulbari
TC.48/563(48), Rahmaniyah,
National Nager, KallattuMukku,
Manacadu, Trivandrum,
India-695009
+966500340690
bari_jas@rediffmail.com,abdulbhx@gmail.com
Achievement oriented MECHANICAL ENGINEER with more than 20 years post qualification experience in
QA/QC, Welding, construction, fabrication, vendor, offshore construction and Plant Inspection
PROFILE AT A GLANCE
Construction inspection of Pipe line, pressure vessel, heat exchangers, air fin coolers,
HRSG, boiler and marine structures, offshore platforms modules, and Offshore Pipe
laying.
Thorough understanding of the principles and practice of Quality Management and the
implementation and improvement of management systems.
Vendor assessment Inspection, approval & auditing of fabricators, suppliers.
Maintenance Inspection of onshore/offshore oil and gas production, utility and storage
facilities.
Preparation, review & witnessing of WPS, PQR, WPQ, PWHT and NDT documentation.
Development & maintenance of welding quality management system.
Having good working knowledge of design, manufacture, materials, corrosion, welding,
codes, standards and legislation associated with new construction and in-service
inspection of plant and equipment.
CAREER CHRONICLE
SAUDI ARAMCO
NORTHERN AREA CORROSION AND INSPECTION DEPT/RT CORROSION & INSPECTION UNIT
SAUDI ARABIA
Inspection Engineer April 04 to Till Date
Responsibilities:
Provide inspection service at company owned workshop and contractor facilities for
pressure safety valves testing, pipe-work and structural work, fabrication & repair of
pressure vessel, Re-tubing of Heat Exchanger and all maintenance work.
Reviewing contractor/vendors quality plans, Inspection and test plans to ensure
appropriate quality control levels are incorporated.
Monitor that project engineering standards comply with quality and integrity requirements
and ensure through appropriate processes that quality and integrity requirements are
checked and applied at the various stages of new projects and major repair.
Evaluates the test data generated by OSI/non destructive testing, destructive testing and
prepare/review the future inspection intervals/ testing procedures and advice operations
on major repair or replacements.
Initiates, controls and physically performs the inspection of all types of installation,
equipment and piping.
Witness Boiler/HRSG Relief valve in place testing, Physical verification of relief valve in
the field and monitoring relief valve testing.
Prepare job lists of shutdown testing and inspection (T&I) requirements for all
equipments and piping circuits and participate to finalize the T&I scope of work including
materials requirements.
Liases with Maintenance, Production and Process Departments for schedule of inspection
and co-ordination of functions.
Co-ordinate and action results from associated failure investigations/significant
anomalies.
Participate in MOC Meetings, pre-inspection planning meetings/progress meetings.
Develops repair procedures and makes advice operations on major repair or replacements
that may be required in day to day operations.
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2. Monitor Contractor and / or third party/NDT inspection services.
Review craft skill certificates (like welder qualification) and witnesses any on-site craft
tests as required.
Monitor all painting & coating inspection activities – paint system checks, surface
preparation, priming, painting& coating activities new and existing facilities, internal
linings of tanks etc.
Conduct SHE Site Inspections, quarterly safety inspection in process Plant.
Mentoring Inspectors and Trainee Engineers.
OCEANEERING OiS Middle East
QA/QC Engineer-Offshore projects Mar 2003 to Dec 2003
Responsibilities:
Covering all Phases/disciplines such as review of Project scope, specifications, Drawings,
Inspection of Materials, fabrication, testing, erection/installation, hydro testing etc.
Coordination with construction/engineering department to solve day to day problems.
Reviewing all contract proposals to identify any special quality requirements and advise
appropriate departments
Review/verify all related documents, close out punch list items and release for Hydro
testing and witnessing the same per project requirement.
Coordination with documentation cell in the preparation of test packs, project dossier for
mechanical completion.
EXXON MOBIL PRODUCING. NIGERIA
Sr.Plant Inspector-Offshore Plants Oct 2001 to Mar 2003
Responsible for the effective provision and operation of inspection systems and services
to the allocated offshore platforms to ensure that plant and equipment is certified in
accordance with company practice and Engineering codes.
Coordinate and participate in periodic plant and equipment history reviews in order to
maximize plant availability.
Review and endorse inspection reports to ensure they comply with the relevant
standards. Instigate appropriate remedial action for any non-compliance.
Supervises Contractors inspection programs related to modifications and repairs
(Material, welding, NDT, PWHT, Coating), free span
correction,replacement,modification,fabrication and installation of piping, riser tie- ins,
pipe& riser supports and boat landing, grating, well casings and other structures.
MOODY INTERNATIONAL (I) PVT LTD, INDIA
Surveyor Apr 2001 to Oct 2001
Inspection & expediting of Pressure vessels, Heat Exchangers, various Process
Equipments, Components of process equipment, Rotary equipments, Pipes & Piping
components, Special parts, Vendors shop approval. Etc.
Approval of NDT procedures, Inspection & test plan, Method statements. Witnessing of
destructive and NDT examinations, interpretation of radiography films, results of other
NDT examinations and Hydro Test.
American Bureau of Shipping Industrial Verification (I) PVT Ltd
Company site QA/QC Representative Nov 99 to Apr 2001
Review quality documents of contractors pertaining to Pipeline activities i.e. Material
Inspection, welding, NDE testing, PWHT, coating and painting, welding procedures and
welders qualification, and documentation (test packs and Quality plans) reviews and
approval& Pre mobilization inspections.
Monitor the use, identification and administration and recording of the project materials
by the Contractor
Review and endorse inspection reports to ensure they comply with the relevant
standards. Instigate appropriate remedial action for any non-compliance
Surveillance checks for compliance of general safety of personnel and equipments as per
company safety standards.
Ensure that prescribed tests are carried out and witnessed, stage inspections are carried
out, monitoring activities executed, documentation and authorized.
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3. RAMSIS-ELGIN ENGINEERING, BAHRAIN
QC Inspector June 1997 to July 1999
Preparation and implementation of Project quality plan (PQP) and Inspection Test Plan
(ITP).
Inspection of Pressure vessels, Heat Exchangers, various Process Equipments,
Components of process equipment, Pipes & Piping components, Special parts, Etc.
Logging of Non-conformities reports and controlling it with the proper Corrective /
preventive actions to rectify it.
Coordination with Client/Representative /Third party inspectorate / ASME Authorized
inspector / Suppliers for inspection requirements of the project.
Controlling all activities for ASME coded jobs as per The Company's QC Manual.
Implementation of non-conformance, corrective action, and preventive action
management processes.
INDIA TUBE MILLS & METAL INDUSTRIES, MUMBAI. INDIA
Inspection Engineer Feb 1996 to June 1997
Responsible for all welding, QA/QC and associated engineering, management and
supervision activities during the manufacture of pressure vessel, kiln, heat exchanger, air
cooler, pipe work and pipe skids.
Inspection of surface profile after blasting, painting prior application and during
application.
Ultra-DRY TECH ENGINEERING LTD., MUMBAI, INDIA
Inspection Engineer Dec 1994 to Feb 1996
Inspection of pressure vessel, line pipes, heat exchangers, fired heaters, coolers,
condensers, column, storage tanks, air cooler, piping and other fabricated items for new
projects and also for in process plants from material identification stage to the final stage.
Preparation of weld inspection summary
Witnessing of Non-Destructive Inspection and review of RT films.
Preparation & Submission of Quality Control Dossier
Witnessing hydro test of pressure vessels, piping.
Final dimension inspection of various items.
Inspection of surface profile after blasting, painting prior application and during
application.
SUPPER QUALITY SERVICES TRICHY, INDIA
QA/QC Engineer Dec 1992 – Sep 1994
Expediting & material inspection of API 5L line Pipes at different vendor location.
Conduct quality control inspection tasks in accordance with the requirements of
established inspection plan. (Material, dimensional, welding, NDE, PWHT, hydro Testing,
Painting)
FATIMA ENTERPRISES, TRIVANDRUM, INDIA
Inspector Jul 1985 – Sep 1989
Carry out the inspection as per the approved Quality control plan (QCP)
Preparation of Weld map and maintaining traceability of weld seams with proper
inspection reports.
Blasting/Painting inspection of various items.
ACADEMIC SUMMARY
Post Diploma in Foremanship (Mechanical Engineering) from Directorate General of
Employment and Training.
D.M.E. (Mechanical Engineering) from Technical Board Tamil Nadu.
Certified Welding Inspector- CWI- AWS
ASNT-SNT-LEVEL II in UT, PT, MT, VT.
Internal Quality Auditor, ISO 9000
Environmental Management System-ISO 14001 Awareness course
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4. National Certificate in Supervision
TRAININGS UNDERGONE
Safety related course in entry into restricted area (H2S), basic First Aid and fire fighting.
Helicopter underwater escape training (HUET)
Pressure Vessel Inspector (In service
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of birth: 28th January 1967
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Arabic
Nationality: Indian
License: Holding valid Saudi Driving License
Availability if selected:30 days
Nearest home Airport: Thiruvanathapuram. India
Referees: Available on request
Computer Proficiency: MS Office and SAP
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