VASANTHAKUMAR MUNIYAN

Led the development and implementation of comprehensive Project Quality Management Systems (PQMS), Quality Plans, and inspection programs, ensuring 100% compliance with ISO 9001, client, and project requirements for major Oil & Gas projects.

Directed multidisciplinary QC teams and provided strategic quality guidance, mitigating risks and ensuring successful project execution across construction, commissioning, and handover phases for onshore and offshore facilities.

Managed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), driving timely resolution and achieving full close-out of quality issues, significantly reducing project delays.

Oversaw and approved critical contractor/vendor quality documentation, including ITPs, WPS, NDT procedures, and control plans, ensuring adherence to ASME, API, and client standards.

Conducted rigorous quality audits and surveillance inspections of EPC contractors and suppliers, identifying and resolving non-conformances to uphold contractual and regulatory compliance.

Spearheaded project quality reporting, lessons learned capture, and successful handover of deliverables, supporting seamless operational transitions and continuous improvement.

Managed comprehensive QA/QC inspections for the NASR Full Field Phase-2 development, ensuring mechanical integrity and compliance for power generation units, process plant modifications, and corroded pipe replacements.

Executed detailed NDT inspections (RT, UT, MT, PT) and conducted welding quality programs, including qualification testing and PWHT, for critical oil & gas infrastructure.

Reviewed and approved extensive quality documentation, including ITPs, WPS, and NDT procedures, ensuring strict adherence to ASME, API, and client specifications for large-scale projects.

Conducted surveillance inspections and audits of EPC contractors, verifying material conformity, traceability, and compliance with international standards and project requirements.

Contributed to the successful mechanical completion and commissioning of major offshore facilities, ensuring all quality dossiers and turnover packages met operational readiness criteria.

Provided client-side QA/QC oversight for the YKP-Yibal Kuff development and modernization of Saih Rawl/Saih Nahyada Gas Plants, ensuring project integrity and compliance across multidisciplinary inspections.

Monitored and verified all mechanical inspection activities, including welding, NDT, and fabrication, for the construction of a Central Processing Facility and gas plant modernization.

Ensured adherence to international standards and PDO specifications throughout the project lifecycle, minimizing non-conformances and optimizing quality outcomes.

Reviewed and approved contractor quality deliverables, contributing to the successful commissioning and operational readiness of critical oil and gas infrastructure.

Executed comprehensive piping inspections for the construction of Seajacks Scylla and Hydra, advanced vessels designed for offshore windfarm installation in depths up to 65m.

Ensured strict compliance of all piping fabrication, installation, and testing activities with project specifications and international codes, minimizing rework and ensuring system integrity.

Conducted detailed visual and NDT inspections on piping welds and systems, verifying material quality and dimensional accuracy.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and facilitate the timely completion of piping systems for critical marine projects.

Performed critical QA/QC inspections for the conversion of FPSO FRADE and FSRU LIVORNO, ensuring the integrity of topside modules, turret manifold structures, and LNG vessel components.

Managed comprehensive QC for above-ground oil storage tank fabrication and associated piping system installation for the OT2 Oil Terminal Expansion project at Port of Fujairah.

Ensured all construction and installation activities adhered to project specifications, international codes, and client requirements, significantly contributing to project success.

Collaborated with project teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly, maintaining project schedules and quality standards across multiple complex projects.

Developed and implemented Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Welding/NDT/Coating Plans, ensuring 100% compliance with ISO 9001, ASME, and API specifications.

Managed supplier and vendor quality assurance activities, including capability assessments and manufacturing surveillance, to ensure material conformity and traceability.

Directed welding quality programs and NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT, PAUT, TOFD), ensuring compliance with ASME Section V and ISO 9712 standards.

Witnessed and validated hydrostatic, pneumatic, FATs, SATs, and mechanical run tests for critical equipment, ensuring performance and safety standards were met.

Led Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and root cause investigations, driving continuous improvement and compliance.

Conducted internal and external quality audits of EPC contractors and suppliers, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to quality objectives.