Sivakumar Ayyappan
Electrical QC Inspector
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- sivakumar.ayyappan@yahoo.com
- +91 96073-29888
Experienced electrical QC inspector with 9+ years in oil and gas, port projects. Approved by Saudi Aramco, proficient in project drawings and industry code practices, familiar with Saudi Aramco engineering standards and codes such as ANSI/NFPA 70 NEC, NEMA, IEEE, IEC.
Experience
Electrical QC inspector
Dec 2021 – Feb 2024
- Conducted material receiving, installation, testing, and commissioning inspections, ensuring adherence to quality and standard guidelines and contributing to the timely completion of the project.
- Facilitated constructive discussions with the construction team to address quality and standard issues, minimizing potential project delays.
- Reviewed project documents and diagrams proactively, contributing to the timely completion of the project.
- Ensured strict compliance with company safety and ethics policies, enhancing the overall safety and integrity of the project.
- Made significant contributions to the QA/QC department, playing a crucial role in maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Spearhead the comprehensive execution of electrical quality control, ensuring alignment with project specifications and engineering standards.
- Collaborating with other inspectors, engineers, and project managers to achieve quality goals.
Electrical QC inspector
Mar 2018 – Mar 2021
- Thoroughly inspecting electrical components and systems to ensure they meet project specifications, and approved drawings.
- Undertake material inspections, guaranteeing compliance with approved Material Approval Requests (MAR) and project specifications.
- Maintaining detailed records of inspections, deviations, and corrective actions.
- Thoroughly review all electrical drawings associated with the project scope, providing valuable insights for optimization
- Proactively identify and address non-conformance reports (NCR), recommending corrective actions and ensuring timely resolution.
Assistant Electrical engineer
Jul 2014 – Mar 2018
- Conducting routine inspections of electrical equipment to identify and address potential issues proactively.
- Developing and implementing preventive maintenance plan for electrical systems to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical faults or malfunctions in equipment and systems.
- Coordinating and performing repairs or replacements of faulty electrical components, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Maintaining comprehensive records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and inspections.
- Managing inventory of electrical spare parts and equipment, ensuring availability when needed.
- Providing training and guidance to maintenance staff on electrical systems and safety procedures.
- Participating in planning and implementing upgrades or improvements to enhance the efficiency and reliability of electrical systems.
Projects
tanajib gas plant projects, mip pkg 10 gas treatment and sulfur recovery unit.
- Inspect all construction materials upon arrival at the construction site to ensure they meet the project specifications and quality standards.
- Conduct visual inspections for damage, defects, and proper packaging.
- Document and maintain detailed records of incoming materials, quality, and compliance status.
- Generate material receiving reports and inspection records.
- Conduct on-site tests, such as material strength tests, conductivity tests, or insulation tests, as applicable.
- Communicate any non-conformities, defects, or discrepancies to relevant stakeholders, including suppliers, procurement, and project management.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues and facilitate the return or replacement of non-compliant materials.
- Ensure that all received materials comply with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Report and address any safety violations or hazards related to incoming materials.
- Inspect electrical components, cables, wiring, and electrical equipment to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
- Verify electrical system components for proper insulation, conductivity, and safety compliance.
- Work with the project team to implement quality assurance procedures for material receiving processes.
- Assist in the development of material acceptance criteria and quality control plans.
- Mention measurable impact or results you helped deliver. Focus on the outcome of tasks. Example: Modified customer service support system to reduce complaints by 10%.
saudi aramco onshore maintain potential program, zone na-1a
- Over 18 months of experience in oil and gas pipeline construction projects.
- Successfully managed more than 6 wellhead pipeline projects, covering water and oil wells.
- Demonstrated efficiency as part of a collaborative team, consistently completing projects before the scheduled date.
- Achieved notable speed in project delivery, with some pipeline projects finalized within one month.
- Initiated RFIs post preliminary inspections and submitted inspection requests to PID for hold points, following approved ITP procedures.
- Led performance material receiving inspections, ensuring meticulous validation of material adherence to quality standards.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of Switch Rack, Transformer, UPS, Power Panel, light pole, LV and MV cables, ground Rods, ground conductor, maintaining rigorous adherence to established quality standards.
- Inspected and witnessed LV and MV cable testing, ground Rod tests, and illumination tests for installed lights in strict accordance with quality requirements.
- Inspected and witnessed in third-party pre-commission testing activities for all electrical equipment and MV cable HIPOT tests, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted detailed inspections of MV cable terminations to overhead power lines and pump installations.
- Led weekly QC toolbox meetings for construction teams and provided pre-activity briefings.
- Delivered daily reports to the site QC Supervisor on electrical activities, maintaining ongoing monitoring of work sites.
- Mention measurable impact or results you helped deliver. Focus on the outcome of tasks. Example: Modified customer service support system to reduce complaints by 10%.