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Abhudhabi

• Actively engaged in conducting meticulous failure analysis for both internal and external failures, utilizing advanced investigative tools such as XRD, SEM, EDS, and stereo zoom microscopy. This involves thorough inspections of offshore and onshore products to identify pre-existing defects and conduct detailed failure examinations.• Highly proficient in Condition Monitoring, particularly in the application of Field Metallographic Replication (FMR) to identify metallurgical changes in plant equipment during its operational phase. Additionally, possess extensive experience in corrosion monitoring through the evaluation and analysis of corrosion coupons.• Proficient in identifying damage and corrosion mechanisms using surface characterization techniques and fractography analysis, and proficiently preparing comprehensive failure investigation reports.• Accomplished in overseeing laboratory testing activities, including controlling, reviewing, and approving processes.• Demonstrated leadership by overseeing site visits, and client meetings, and effectively managing investigation plan preparation and project quotation provision.• Specialized expertise in conducting corrosion testing and analysing results according to the specifications set by industry leaders like Aramco, PDO, and BP.• Skilled in writing ISO 17025-compliant quality procedures, test and calibration methods, and work instructions.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Extensive expertise in conducting production environment testing in the oil and gas industry, adhering to industry standards such as PDO, MESC, NACE, ASTM, KOC, and ISO, to ensure the safety of metallic materials from H2S-induced cracking.• Skilled in evaluating pitting, crevice corrosion resistance, and intermetallic phases in stainless steels and alloys, following ASTM, MESC, and ISO standards. Proficient in conducting root cause analysis for corrosion issue resolution.• Proficient in determining grain size, analyzing grain flow, and examining microstructures of various steel types, including carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and tool steel.• Well-versed in macrographic examination and etch testing to identify surface defects of materials.• Knowledgeable in assessing non-metallic inclusion content and susceptibility to intergranular corrosion using industry-standard methods.• Experienced in mechanical testing, including tensile, bend, impact, and hardness tests, following API, ASTM, ISO, PDO-DEP, MESC, KOC, NACE, and ASME standards.• Skilled in drafting heat treatment processes, revising SOPs, and coordinating with clients to ensure clear agreements and well-planned technical strategies.• Advanced knowledge in evaluating pipeline and pressure vessel steels for resistance to hydrogen-induced cracking, stress corrosion cracking, and through-thickness cracking.• Proficient in utilizing metallurgical instruments, conducting micro indentation hardness testing, and preparing etchants for steel analysis.• Exceptional functional knowledge of ORACLE for managing business processes, real-time reporting, and business intelligence.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Monitoring the PTA and TIG processes for various components.• Analysis of Initial samples for process and batch clearance. (Hardness testing, and Metallographic analysis). Metallographic analysis on coating samples (Micro Hardness, coating thickness, and porosity).• Inspection of Mechanical and Chemical properties of the material.• In charge of Metallurgical Operations: Pickling, Cold Rolling, Hot Rolling, Skin pass Rolling, Heat treatment, and Metallographic sample preparation.• Documentation using SAP (Materials Management Module).• Chemical analysis on HCl acid inspection of the hardness of rolls.• Testing of raw material and in-process material i.e., Metallurgical and Mechanical testing of material and Chemical Composition of Hot Rolled Carbon and Stainless-Steel Coils.• Responsible for online inspection of product dimensions and also responsible for QA issues and initiating corrective and preventive measures.• Coordination with production, PPC, and marketing divisions in day-to-day quality functions.• Responsible for ISO activities, and Internal Audit Activities.• Operating SPECTROSCOPE to ensure chemical properties as per Raw Materials Test Certificate.

Bachelor'S Degree, Metallurgy And Material Science, 67

Activities and Societies: Being a metallurgist responsible for metallurgical activities (CORROSION TESTING, MECHANICAL TESTING & CHEMICAL.

Matriculation