VIJAY A

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES- PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources for inspection, expediting, and vendor assessment.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment and integration.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and safety standards.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
• Lead and mentor project teams to enhance collaboration and productivity.
• Oversee post-order activities (expediting, inspection, shipping) ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Maintain progress and status reports to track milestones and procurement stages.
• Follow up on document and drawing approvals to ensure project alignment.
• Organize and lead vendor meetings; review purchase orders for clarity and completeness.
• Ensure uniform stakeholder understanding of purchase orders and vendor documentation.
• Liaise with vendors to coordinate schedules, shipping, and resolve delays.
• Monitor procurement progress and material usage; update reports regularly.
• Identify and address schedule delays through corrective actions and resource adjustments.
• Obtain approvals for technical changes from project engineers.
• Schedule inspections with suppliers and quality teams.
• Plan logistics for critical shipments ahead of schedule.
• Expedite receipt of final vendor documentation to support project closeout.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES -BUSINESS OPERATION:

• Led and developed the TQ Cert Sales team to grow market share and profitability through targeted strategies.
• Prepared and analyzed revenue forecasts and sales performance reports.
• Identified new business opportunities to support organizational growth.
• Developed client insights and strategic account management to drive cross-selling of inspection services.
• Cultivated customer relationships and guided the team to close customized deals.
• Collaborated with technical teams on project scopes and bid preparations.
• Managed tender bidding and streamlined processes to expand the client base.
• Conducted tele-calling campaigns to engage decision-makers and accelerate sales.
• Represented the company at events to build new partnerships.
• Followed up on leads and maintained a business call tracker for management insights.
• Reviewed critical sales and financial reports to monitor business health.
• Monitored operational metrics including collections and compliance.
• Ensured regulatory and logistics compliance to mitigate risks.
• Increased direct sales contribution from 10% to 47%, significantly enhancing client engagement.

• Develop and implement comprehensive Quality Plans for major projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, relevant standards, and specifications.
• Conduct raw material inspections in accordance with international standards to verify compliance and quality.
• Lead and supervise a Quality Control (QC) team to monitor and control in-process activities, including welding operations, fabrication, and erection of heavy structures, tanks, pressure vessels, and mechanical components.
• Inspect all fabrication and erection stages to ensure adherence to client QAP/MQP/ITP, purchase orders, technical specifications, standards, and approved drawings.
• Witness and evaluate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods including Visual Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Eddy Current Testing following ASME Section V and AWS D1.1 standards.
• Oversee pressure testing procedures using air, water, and oil as test media.
• Monitor Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) cycles, verifying heating rates, soaking times, and cooling rates per relevant specifications.
• Possess hands-on experience with welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, SAW, and GMAW on materials including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, and various alloy steels.
• Review, maintain, and follow up on Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in accordance with ASME Section IX, coordinate inspection and qualification of welding test specimens.
• Record and maintain Welder Performance Qualification Tests (WPQT), Production Weld Qualification Tests (PWQT), and mock-up tests per approved international codes and standards.
• Manage welder performance records and ratings through welding control logs.
• Review and monitor repair welding procedures, ensuring material compliance with standards and test certificates.
• Conduct training sessions for welders, fitters, and grinders to enhance skill levels and ensure quality standards.
• Supervise surface preparation and painting inspections.
• Identify and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and track corrective actions to resolution.
• Verify calibration status of measuring and process equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and subcontractors to resolve quality issues and implement solutions.
• Compile and maintain final project quality documentation.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of national and international codes and standards relevant to quality control and welding.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES-EXPEDITING RAW MATERIALS:

• Managed expediting activities for critical raw materials and commodities across multiple heavy industries, ensuring timely procurement and delivery aligned with project schedules.
• Expedited fabricated heavy structures including columns, main girders, bracing, and rotary equipment structures for cement plants, steel plants, power plants, and refinery projects.
• Oversaw expediting of key equipment such as boilers, support structures, and heat exchanger systems, coordinating closely with suppliers to monitor manufacturing progress.
• Facilitated expediting of cranes and electrical components including bus ducts, clamps, and connectors at supplier facilities for diverse projects.
• Handled expediting of piping materials of various sizes and specifications, including seamless pipes (ASTM A106 Gr B), pipe fittings, flanges (ANSI B 16.5), elbows, bends, and fabricated pipe spools.
• Managed expediting of spiral welded pipes conforming to API standards for oil, gas, water transmission, and structural applications in both onshore and offshore sectors.
• Coordinated expediting of servomotors and hydraulic cylinders for hydropower projects, ensuring alignment with technical and schedule requirements.
• Expedited a wide range of valves including gate, globe, check, butterfly, ball, and knife gate valves, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Regularly coordinated and participated in Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and project review meetings to align stakeholders and address expediting challenge

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES-FIELD EXPEDITING:

• Reviewed and thoroughly understood vendor scope as per purchase orders, conducting detailed analyses of manufacturers’ capabilities including monthly production capacity, manpower, and machinery, handling, and storage facilities.
• Coordinated interdepartmentally with engineering, procurement, stores, quality, and shipping teams to facilitate timely submission and approval of documents, ensuring all client approvals were tracked and obtained.
• Organized and coordinated Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) with clients and suppliers to align expectations and project requirements.
• Monitored manufacturing progress at vendor sites against the approved overall project schedule, identifying potential bottlenecks early.
• Anticipated and addressed critical manufacturing issues such as raw material availability, welding timelines, blasting, painting, galvanizing, and structural requirements to prevent delays.
• Prepared and submitted detailed periodic reports highlighting major activities, progress status, and any issues that could impede or slow manufacturing processes.
• Conducted regular site visits to sub-vendor facilities to verify manufacturing status and ensure adherence to quality and schedule commitments.
• Ensured prompt and accurate delivery of materials to project sites by closely monitoring shipments until final receipt at the end destination.
• Forecasted and escalated critical issues to management, proposing practical alternative solutions to mitigate risks and maintain project timelines.
• Prepared comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) reports to provide visibility on expediting activities and project status.

DESK EXPEDITING:

• Managed expediting activities for piping and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) packages across multiple vendors located in India and overseas, including suppliers from the UK, Netherlands, Italy, France, and Germany.
• Coordinated expediting of instrumentation and mechanical equipment for offshore packages, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.
• Maintained frequent communication with suppliers to track and expedite forecast lists, drawings, and document submissions, ensuring timely approvals.
• Collaborated closely with engineering, certification, and inspection teams to secure document approvals, facilitating smooth project progress.
• Monitored and expedited supplier manufacturing schedules to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinated inspection schedules between Technip’s inspection team and suppliers to ensure quality compliance and timely inspections.
• Managed packing and shipping release processes in coordination with the traffic/logistics team to ensure on-time dispatch.
• Utilized Oracle-based internal platforms such as SP-MAT, Marian, and Jeevan-Online for expediting operations, tracking, and reporting.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Resolved a critical delay of approximately one year in the manufacturing of platform gratings by proactively diverting the work to an alternative supplier, completing production and delivery to the KTPS site within three months. Additionally, managed the sale of pending scrap materials, generating revenue for the company.
• Initiated and maintained comprehensive follow-up and tracking of supplier progress across India for major projects including KALISINDH 2x600 MW and 1x500 MW VTPS, ensuring consistent supply chain performance.
• Formed and mentored a new expediting team by on boarding fresh talent, significantly accelerating supply deliveries and contributing to smooth and timely project completion.
• Successfully expedited 10,000 MT of CHP structural components at TRF Ltd., Jamshedpur, for the Kalisindh 2x600 MW project. Achieved critical quarterly billing targets by diverting similar components of the stacker cum reclaimed with engineering approval, directly supporting company goals at BGR Energy Systems Ltd.
• Led field expediting of primary boiler structural steel (beams, girders, columns, and bracings) totaling 10,000 MT for NTPC Khargone project at ArcelorMittal, Ranipet, ensuring adherence to schedule and quality standards.
• Managed field expediting of 10,000 MT of primary boiler structural steel for NTPC Malwa II Phase at L&T EWL Works, Kanchipuram, facilitating timely delivery and project progress.
• Desk Expeditor & Coordinator Tractebel Engineering India Ltd (Jun 2015 – Period) | Project: 2x350 MW Tamminapattinam Thermal Power Project

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES-DESK EXPEDITING:

• Participated in kick-off meetings with vendors to establish project scope, schedules, and expectations.
• Monitored and followed up on document submissions and compliance status with vendors.
• Expedited and reviewed Level 3 (L3) vendor schedules, comparing them against purchase order timelines to identify discrepancies and delays.
• Coordinated with engineering, procurement, and project teams to resolve order clarifications, including Bill of Bill of Quantities (BBU) issues.
• Managed collection and verification of dispatch documents and inspection calls from vendors.
• Followed up on vendor payments to ensure smooth financial transactions.
• Maintained effective communication and coordination between vendors and clients, utilizing strong vendor management and soft skills.
• Generated regular reports and updates to track order progress and schedule adherence

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES-FIELD EXPEDITING:

• Conducted periodic visits to vendor facilities to monitor order progress, assess manufacturing status, and verify sub-vendor order completion.
• Expedited material readiness and ensured timely dispatch to meet project requirements.
• Actively resolved bottlenecks by direct engagement with vendors on-site.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Rescued platform grating fabrication delayed by one year by diverting orders to alternative suppliers, completing manufacturing and shipping within three months, and managing scrap disposal profitably.
• Maintained consistent follow-up and tracking of supplies across India for major projects including Kali Sindh 2x600 MW and VTPS 1x500 MW.
• Established and trained a new expediting team to accelerate supply chain activities and ensure smooth project completion.

• Managed expediting and inspection activities for all elevator and conveyor projects at Diamond Engineering Works, Sholinganallur, acting as the resident inspector for AUMUND Group.
• Conducted stage-wise follow-up of production processes to monitor job progress.
• Assessed production status through regular interaction with plant personnel.
• Coordinated with vendor purchase and stores departments to expedite material and equipment requirements.
• Verified inspection reports, Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), and drawing compliance.
• Witnessed and coordinated stuffing and dispatch activities to ensure accurate shipment.
• Provided progressive job progress reports to senior coordinators.
• Verified and witnessed packing lists against part lists for material handling equipment.
• Coordinated with the design department for drawing clarifications and issuance

• Planned and coordinated incoming and site inspections utilizing available manpower efficiently.
• Reported inspection status regularly to top management.
• Conducted inspections during assembly and prior to dispatch in coordination with customers.
• Managed raw material testing by forwarding samples and verifying test results.
• Performed internal and external calibration of equipment.
• Controlled Quality Assurance documentation to maintain compliance.
• Provided internal training to personnel on quality processes.
• Contributed to the preparation of the Quality Manual and procedures for ISO 9001:2000 certification.

• Conducted comprehensive testing of vibration dampers, including Natural Frequency Testing, Torque Testing, Stiffness Testing, Belt Run Testing, and Thermal Ageing Testing to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Managed laboratory activities involving the design and fabrication of test fixtures tailored for specific vibration damper evaluations.
• Leaded product development initiatives, ensuring that new designs met stringent quality and performance standards.
• Documented and maintained Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) records to support quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.