BENEDICT JOSEPH

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~ SENIOR LEVEL POSITIONS ~~ Quality Management – XX

Dedicated Quality professional looking for Senior Level Positions in Quality Management Industry Preference: Oil & Gas / Manufacturing / Construction/ PMC

P R O F I L E S N A P S H O T

Gained insightful experience in working on multiple Quality Management projects while meeting business needs in a fast paced, dynamic & globally expanding MNC environment

Expertise in devising strategic plans & schedules for quality related activities with focus on optimum utilization of manpower & materials; exposure in Oil & Gas, Petro Chemical Complex, Infra Structure Projects, Manufacturing and Space Industry

Proficient in conducting Audits with a view to highlight shortcomings & implementing suitable plans for mitigating the same;

Expertise as Contract Holder for Third Party Inspection & Independent Verification Services

Strong exposure to:o International Standards/Codes (B31.3, ASME Section V, VIII & IX, API6A, API6D,

API598, API 600, API 650, API 653, API5L, API 1104 & AWSD1.1)o Oil Company specifications: Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards, PDO Specifications

& ERDs, Shell Project Standards and Guides & Shell DEPs

Leading a team of Quality Professionals from Multinational background in Dubai Office, Iraq Site and Contractor office locations in Dubai / Abu Dhabi ; monitoring all site related activities and ensuring their smooth execution as per project schedule

Managing Quality Inspection Report Management System (QIRMS); documenting various MIS reports for the top managements perusal & assisting in critical decision making

Analytical, meticulous and quality-oriented professional with an eye for detail

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) BSI Certified Internal Auditor (ISO 9001) CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector (TWI) BGAS – CSWIP Painting Inspector (TWI) ASNT Level II; RT, MT, PT, UT NEBOSH International General Certificate (OHS) Shell Defensive Driver Currently Pursuing PMP and Pipeline Inspection Course (API 570) – target 2016-2017

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Quality Management System (QMS)

Strategic Planning

Project Management System (PMS)

ISO 9001 Compliance

Vendor Evaluation

Audits & Inspections

Contract Management

MIS Documentation & Reporting

HSE Compliance

Team Management

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Since May 2007 Royal Dutch Shell

Growth Path/Deputation: 05’07 – 02’12 Shell Projects & Technology, India as Regional Quality Manager – East

Reported to Global Quality Manager02’12 – 02’14 Shell Upstream International, Kazakhstan NCPOC Joint Venture as Quality Engineer

Reported to NCPOC Quality Team LeadSince 02’14 Shell Exploration and Production International, Dubai as Sr. Quality Engineer (Team Size: 22 members)

Reporting to QHSSE Manager

Key Result Areas: As Sr. Quality Engineer (SIPD) Spearheading development, implementation & improvement in Quality Management

Systems and Project Management Systems; devising plans & procedures for the same Managing Engineering Design Quality, DCAF / PCAP requirements, DEM1 derogations as

per Shell iPMS and Project Standards & Guides PS13 & PG13 Responsible for pre-qualification of contractors, Inputs on Quality to C&P for development

of ITT, Risk ranking of contractors and suppliers Extending support to:

o Contracts Tender Board on bid submission review processo Project Quality Managers during Pre-production, Kick off & Pre Inspection meetings

Serving as:o Inspection coordinator with TPIs and EFAs as per Shell Global EFA listo Contract holder for TPI contracts with Global EFAs as per Shell EFA Policy, Annual

Contract Value Circa USD 10 Million Reviewing contractor documents submission like ITPs, MTCs, WPS / PQRs, qualification

tests, inspection reports, inspection release note, NDE & welding reports & testing reports. Conducing internal audits on projects - Project Quality Health Checks (PQHC); Defining &

executing phase while providing inputs during lessons learned workshops Launching and implementing Shell QIRMS on projects (Quality Incident Reporting and Management System) to handle

NCRs, Quality Observations, Daily Surveillance Reports (DSRs), Quality Incident Investigation and Reporting Liaising with:

o IM/IT on documents control & uploading on Share Point using ASSAI Document Management Systemo Central Quality Leadership from Netherlands and Shell Quality Easto Operations Team for Flawless Project Delivery (FPD) and Engineering Team for Technical Integrity Verification (TIV)

Developing and launching Shell Majnoon Project Management System website and linking projects Quality Records Reviewing & selecting Inspectors provided by Velosi for TPI on contractors and suppliers Imparting training to the staff on QMS, Auditing, Quality On boarding for new joiners and experienced hires Organizing external training program for the staff on Quality and Quality Management, Internal Auditing, etc. Planning Quality initiatives along with Site QA Managers, Quality Tool Box talks to both company and contractor staff Quality Campaigns related to FPD implementation, organizing Quality Day celebration Preparing MIS, dashboards, Quality Metrics & KPIs

As Quality Engineer (NCPOC – Shell Seconded) Implemented & managed NCPOC Quality Management System Development to ensure effective working systems &

procedures throughout the company, including computer based systems & facilities Evaluating effectiveness of QMS against developed audit schedules; identifying non-conformance and implementing

corrective & preventive actions Assisted Project Manager to prepare project specific QA Manuals, ITPs, Work Instructions, Formats etc., for scouting phase,

FEED, BOD, BDEP and detailed design & construction of projects in NCPOC Prepared, reviewed & audited QCP of Projects & Technology development FEED projects carried out for NCPOC Conducted:

o Inspection of vendor works in the Far East for fabrication of project packages and assisted by inspection at site constructiono Project-site inspections in Kashagan off shore and Aktau Region onshore projectso Hydro testing, alignment checking, equipment balancing, Civil and Structural test witness etc.,

Imparted training to the staff on ISO 9001 awareness and Internal Quality Audits Served as Advisor to Contracts and Procurement Board of NCPOC

As Regional Quality Manager – East (Shell India) Served as:

o Local Management Representative for Business Management System of Shell P&To Records Management Focal Point for Shell Group Records Management Initiativeo Advisor to the Contracts and Procurement Board of Shell Technology India

Ensured implementation & maintenance of Shell Projects & Technology Management System and improving within Global Solutions workforce in India

Monitored all Delivery Groups of Shell Projects & Technology, headed a team of Quality Focal Points of each delivery group Liaised with:

o BSI for conducting surveillance audits for ongoing maintenance of the ISO 9001 certificationo HSE Manager to formulate Location Management System and conducted HSEMS audits within the organization

Highlights across the tenure: Implemented effective working methodologies, plans, systems, processes, procedures and actions for the Project Phases as

per Shell ORP Select through Execute except Operate, Engineering, supply chain, Equipment Criticality Assessment, FPD and TIV coordination

Maintained the ISO 9001 certification of Shell Malaysia P&T office as per the global scope of certification. Obtained ISO 9001 Certification for Shell Bangalore (India) office in record time and received SRA every year for

contribution towards HSSE and Quality Auditing Brought Shell Singapore (Laboratory), Shell Beijing (P&T) office under the new certification scope of ISO 9001 Effective implementation of QIRMS across all projects Extensive Tender Board review for all projects as QA/QC resource Extensive Quality Audits on Contractors Project Quality Lead for ASP3 project comprising of Well pads and hook up

Feb’06 – Apr’07 Costain (DAS Island Project), Abu Dhabi LLC, as Quality Engineer Reported to Global Quality Manager based in Manchester Key Result Areas: Developed & implemented Quality Management System complying with ISO 9001 Development, implementation and management of sound, effective working systems and procedures throughout the

company, including computer based systems, facilities and on the analysis of effects of these systems and procedures, current and proposed and handling of non-conformance

Auditing the effectiveness of QMS against developed audit schedules Ensured third party inspection for subcontracted materials as per customer requirement Interfaced with Client QA/QC personnel and Site Construction and Site QA/QC personnel for site QA/QC matters Project Site Inspections in Das Island ADMA facility and Plant change projects Hydro testing, alignment checking, hot tapping, welding procedure witness, equipment balancing, Civil and Structural test

witness etc., Handling Punch Listing, Mechanical walk through reports, Pre commissioning and Commissioning check lists Develop Audit plans and schedules, Conduct Internal audits on projects, Project Quality Health Checks (PQHC) Define

Phase and Execute Phase. Participate and provide inputs for Lessons Learned Workshops Populate the company’s QMS document in the company specific internet based interactive website iCosNet and maintain

the document control electronically thus avoiding hard paper copies in the QA/QC office Assist Project Managers for the preparation of Project Specific QA Manuals, ITPs, Work Instructions, Formats, etc. Review supplier / sub-contractor selection based on Vendor evaluation jointly with Procurement department Support the tender & proposals department by providing QA/QC related attachments for tender submission Represent the company as the MR during Accreditation & Surveillance Audits by third party certifying bodies

Highlights: Developed &Implemented ISO 9001 based Quality Management System Successfully led the company for Certification towards ISO 9001:2008 Transformed the DAS Island Quality team into the ambit of Head Quarters ISO certification by including them in scope of

internal and external audits.

Mar’05 – Feb’06 Galfar Engineering & Contracting LLC, Kouther Gas Plant, Oman as Quality ManagerReported to Corporate QHSSE Manager, MuscatKey Result Areas: Worked as the Project Quality Lead in Muscat office with Liaison with Project Site Quality team of 14 staff Played a key role in improving Sub contractor Quality taking initiatives such as Tool Box Talks, Quality surveillance visits,

Onboarding training for sub-contractor staff Steered the implementation of Project Quality delivery with innovations such as “Doing things right the first time, every

time”, resulting in an 10% reduction in rework cost Implemented “Quality Campaign” throughout the project time Developed Project Quality Plan and ITPs for the Early Civil works Review and approval of CVs of TPI inspectors, approval of NDE procedures from the NDE contractors Witnessed the Mechanical testing of PQR samples

Highlights: Developed WPS for Duplex / Super Duplex SS welding

Apr’04 – Feb’05 Al-Suwaidi Industrial Services LLC., Yanbu, KSA Senior QA/QC EngineerReported to Corporate Quality Manager, JubailKey Result Areas: Successfully completed projects at ARAMCO / SABIC 24”, Ethane Gas Project, Yanbu, KSA and relevant Plant Modification

Projects Lead the project site QA/QC team & lead the QC team consisting of Inspectors for Material receiving, Welding, Mechanical,

E&I, Painting, Civil etc., Review and obtain approval of third party sub-contractor procedures by the client representative. Develop project specific Project Quality Plan & Inspection and Test Plans for each section of the work, particularly for

critical nature jobs like, 24 hour recorded hydro test for buried pipe installation, Hot tapping, Hot stopple connection, High pressure body and seat test for all sizes & types of Valves, post weld heat treatment, road crossing & road restoration for cross country pipe lines, pigging & cleaning of installed pipe lines, installation of cathodic protection system etc., including preparation of Method statements for all above critical works.

Arrange for various NDE such as RT, UT, PT, and MT, soil compaction test, FDT and welder qualification tests using Aramco approved third party contractors.

Conduct vendor inspection of all procured project materials like pipes & fittings, valves, hot tap split tees and all incoming inspection of electrical and civil materials.

Handling Punch Listing, Mechanical walk through reports, Pre commissioning and Commissioning check lists Convene, attend and minute QA/QC related meetings with clients. Record and monitor the resolution of non-conforming items / activities. Waste reduction, optimizing the project material procurement, follow just in time (JIT), verification of IFC drawings, verify

material take off list ensuring right materials arrive at site.

Highlights: Successfully completed 24” Hot Tapping adhering strict Aramco Quality requirements

Apr’00 – Mar’04 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India as Senior Engineer Reported to Dy. General Manager (Projects)Key Result Areas: Prepared procurement specification for tender enquiry reflecting customer’s requirements from tender documents. Assist

marketing department to prepare quotations and estimates. Prepare project budget, schedule, task force formation prior to kick off meeting with client. Technical scrutiny of the offers from Vendors, preparation of comparative statements in support of the purchase

department. Techno commercial negotiations with sub-contractors, freezing of Purchase order specifications, raising and approving

purchase proposals. Prepared Quality Assurance Plan, Inspection & Test Procedures, formats and other quality related documents like field

quality plan etc., Prepare technical recommendations to the purchase department. In process inspection and final inspection at vendor’s works for Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks, Dish Ends, Valves,

Compressors, Pumps, Expansion joints and inspection at the sites of M.S & Alloy Steel piping works

P R E V I O U S E X P E R I E N C E

Jan’99 – Jan’00 Al Furat Petroleum Company Syria (Shell Seconded), Damascus as QA / QC Engineer Reported to Shell Project Manager in Deir Ez ZorHighlights: Served as client QA/QC Engineer for plant modification at the Deir Ezzor crude gathering station under Shell Worked on projects of wells hook up, crude pipe line and tie in projects at the crude CPU Reviewed and approved construction contractor (Stork) Quality documents Handled Site TQs and Technical Deviations Implemented “Confirmation of Verbal Communication Process”

Apr’86 – Jan’99 Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), India as Engineer Reported to Dy. General Manager (Production Planning Control)Highlight: Served as supervisor in Modern Machine Shop of Conventional Valves, Soot Blowers, Oil Field Equipment and HPLP Bypass

Systems manufactured under collaboration with major international manufacturers like TOA/Japan, Dresser /USA complying with API & ANSI specifications

Team member of ISO 9001 coordination committee within the company assisting the Management Representative

Jan’85 – Mar’86 Indian Space Research Organization, India as Technical Assistant Engineer Reported to PSLV Project Director

Highlights: Served in PSLV Development Department of ISRO – Government of India department engaged in development,

manufacture and launch of SLVs, Satellites in India Witness Titanium Gas Bottle Burst Test at 495 bar pressure at DRDO

E D U C A T I O N

1997 Master of Technology (Quality Assurance) from REC, India1994 Degree in Mechanical Engineering (AMIE) from Institution of Engineers, India1981 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from SIT, Trichy, India

T R A I N I N G S

Attended training on:o Supervisory Skill Development from BHEL, Indiao Internet based QMS Implementation from Costain Company, U.K.o Shell Group Records Management Course from Shello First aid Training Program from International SOS from Shello Individual Consulting Skills Course from Shello Defensive Driving Technique from Shell (DDT)o Life Saving Rules from Shell (LSR)o Contract Holder Training from Shello Hazardous Environment Assessment Training from Shell (HEAT)o Quality Inspection Records Management System from Shell (QIRMS)

I T S K I L L S

Sound knowledge of MS Office Suite & Internet Applications

P E R S O N A L D E T A I L S

Date of Birth : 25th September 1962Languages Known : English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada & HindiAddress : Villa 20, Street 3. The Meadows 1, Dubai, UAE. Post Code 122122Driving License : Valid UAE and Indian Driving Permit