Akuma N. Eche BEng, MWeldI, CWEng, IRCA QMS Lead Auditor

Snr. Welding/Materials & QA/QC Engineer(Consultant) at Bevelog Nigeria Limited
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    • Nigeria
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Snr. Welding/Materials & QA/QC Engineer(Consultant)
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      1. Development and Review of Project Specifications and Datasheets during FEED phase. 2. Interfacing with clients for Qualification of WPS, PQR, WPQ for clients as per ASME Sec. IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ISO 15614-1 & 2 meeting the requirements of NACE MR0175, NACE TM 0177 & API 6A/16A. 3. Preparation of welding sequence, weld map, weld instruction sheet for clients. 4. Taking leadership of Welding Qualifications(Welding Procedure & Personnel Qualifications & Certification) for clients… Show more 1. Development and Review of Project Specifications and Datasheets during FEED phase. 2. Interfacing with clients for Qualification of WPS, PQR, WPQ for clients as per ASME Sec. IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ISO 15614-1 & 2 meeting the requirements of NACE MR0175, NACE TM 0177 & API 6A/16A. 3. Preparation of welding sequence, weld map, weld instruction sheet for clients. 4. Taking leadership of Welding Qualifications(Welding Procedure & Personnel Qualifications & Certification) for clients and coordination with Third Party Certification Agencies. Inspection of welded joints as per client specification, AWS D1.1, API 1104, ASME Sec. V, VIII, IX and B31.3. Also witness for Hydrotest, Vessels/Piping/Structural Steels and Incoming Materials Inspections and clearance/approval as per ASME VIII Div.1 and Sec.II. Also witness NDT(RT, MT, UT, PT), interpretation of RT films and preparation/Review and approval of Welding and NDT reports 5. Preparation of repair procedures as per API 1104, AWS D1.1, ASME Sec. IX for Oil and Energy clients. 6. Raising Purchase Requisition for workshop tools, welding equipment, consumables and other supplies and maintaining inventory control. 7. Training of welders, Welding Inspectors, Engineers and supervisors. Show less

    • Qatar
    • Oil and Gas
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • QA/QC Welding Engineer
      • Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

      Al Khor, Qatar 1. I had oversight of Welding Quality Assurance and Control of all manweir manufacturing and Repair jobs 2. Procurement Quality Coordination for long lead package/materials for high-value projects. 3. Review of new job Route sheets & Project Specifications for selecting appropriate WPS based on welding processes, base metals, filler metals, Heat Treatment & NDE requirements. 4. Provide QA/QC Leadership and Ownership for the team on ASME U & NBBI R Shop certification and… Show more 1. I had oversight of Welding Quality Assurance and Control of all manweir manufacturing and Repair jobs 2. Procurement Quality Coordination for long lead package/materials for high-value projects. 3. Review of new job Route sheets & Project Specifications for selecting appropriate WPS based on welding processes, base metals, filler metals, Heat Treatment & NDE requirements. 4. Provide QA/QC Leadership and Ownership for the team on ASME U & NBBI R Shop certification and renewal/Audits. 4. Fabrication/Repair/Maintenance jobs of risers, piping spools, structural, tanks, crosovers, tubing and casing connections, wellhead equipment, CRA weld overlays, etc. 5. Preparation/Qualification of WPS, PQR, WPQ as per ASME IX, AWS D1.1, API 6A/16A, NACE MR 0175 with Materials like AISI 4130, 4140, 8630, EH 36, Duplex SS, Austenitic SS, Aluminium, A-36, SA 105, SA 516 Gr.60/70, Monel 400, Hastelloy C276, etc for joint qualification; CRA(Inconel 625) Overlay qualification; Buttering Qualification and stellite hardfacing. 6. Involved with internal audits and vendor evaluation(Welding shops). 7. Preparing welding sequence route sheets, writing NDE instruction/procedures, Writing Quality Procedures, work instructions, ITP, etc; Coordination/Qualification and Certification of NDT technicians with Level III. 8. Coordinating with TPC/TPI(DNV, ABS, Applus Velosi) for qualification of WPS, testing of welded samples, certification of welders and validation of welders' continuity. 9. Compiling of test packs & Welding Books for customer's approval. 10. Performed Defects and Failure investigation and Root Cause Analysis; Review of Vendors' Quality Documentation and deliverables. 11. Conducting Surveillance on the shop floor, raising internal NCRs and managing the closure of all external NCRs. 12. Inventory control of welding consumables and shop tools; arranging & managing welding machine calibration services. 13. Meeting with clients, suppliers for welding, materials and NDT related issues. Show less

    • Oil and Gas
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Snr QA/QC Welding Engineer
      • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

      Dukhan Qatar QA/QC Welding Engineer/Snr. Welding Inspector Eram Engineering W.L.L/Galfar Almisnad Engineering & Construction W.L.L/Oryx GTL Ltd, Qatar Dukhan Fields. Projects: EPIC for Extension of degassing stations manifolds at KhatiyahMain(KMDS), Fahahil Main, Jaleha North and Jaleha South; TA Maintenance of Oryx GTL plant Summary: Prepared weld summary and fabrication test packs for differ ent lines spools welded and getting clearance with the assigned TPI/TPC and QP. Witnessed… Show more QA/QC Welding Engineer/Snr. Welding Inspector Eram Engineering W.L.L/Galfar Almisnad Engineering & Construction W.L.L/Oryx GTL Ltd, Qatar Dukhan Fields. Projects: EPIC for Extension of degassing stations manifolds at KhatiyahMain(KMDS), Fahahil Main, Jaleha North and Jaleha South; TA Maintenance of Oryx GTL plant Summary: Prepared weld summary and fabrication test packs for differ ent lines spools welded and getting clearance with the assigned TPI/TPC and QP. Witnessed NDT including RT, PT, MPI, HT, PWHT and Hydrotest, got clearance from the assigned TPI/TPC/QP representative and followed up with punch points closure. Monitored and reported on compliance and nonconformities and maintained relevant records. Followed up on action items and maintained status register. Performed Material Receiving Inspections with the assigned TPI/TPC/Qatar Petroleum. Coordinated with the construction supervisor on re-testing of joints that failed RT. Coordinated RT films reviews with the assigned TPI and getting clearance from QP on the welded joints tested. Prepared and reviewed Test Packs and getting clearance from the assigned TPI/TPC/QP. Coordinated with NDT Contractor on the MPI,PT and HT testing of joints and getting reports. Updating Weld History sheets in Log Register/Shared folder with the necessary records and NDT reports. Identified design changes with respect to site conditions and updating Piping Isometric drawings, GAD and P&ID with design team. Prepared Material Inspection Reports(MIR) and Fabrication Dossiers. Monitored and reported on compliance and nonconformities and maintain relevant records. Coordinated materials testing with Independent laboratories and witnessing testing with the assigned TPC especially for Type 3.2 materials to EN 10204. Maintained records of all joints that require RT retesting or fresh joints to be tested. Coordinated Calibration of all measuring instrument and keeping records of equipment/instrument list and all calibration certificates. Show less

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Civil Engineering
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Senior Welding QA/QC Engineer
      • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

      Abu Dhabi UAE Duties and Responsibilities: • Preparation and review of relevant procedures, WPS, PQR, WPQ, Inspection and Test Plans, Welding and fabrication procedures and review of RFQ, Data sheet as per client and code requirements • Review of all Subcontractor documents like ITP, WPS, PQR, NDT, Hot bending, Painting, etc procedures • Responsible for various inspection and expediting services including NDE activities such as MPI, PT, UT, RT for pressure parts like piping, pressure vessels… Show more Duties and Responsibilities: • Preparation and review of relevant procedures, WPS, PQR, WPQ, Inspection and Test Plans, Welding and fabrication procedures and review of RFQ, Data sheet as per client and code requirements • Review of all Subcontractor documents like ITP, WPS, PQR, NDT, Hot bending, Painting, etc procedures • Responsible for various inspection and expediting services including NDE activities such as MPI, PT, UT, RT for pressure parts like piping, pressure vessels, SAW pipes, line pipes for oil and gas flow equipment. • Reviewing the entire Material Test Certificates and documents as per Quality Plan, Purchase Order and Specification. • Responsible for qualifying the welding procedure and issuing the welder performance certificate according to code requirements. • Responsible for inspection of stages as specified in ITP which includes Welding Procedure Qualification Tests/Destructive Tests, NDT, Hydrotests, etc • Managing Vendor-Client-TPI liaison for FAT, welding and fabrication inspections. • Preparation of WPS/PQR and WPQ as per code and client requirements • Coordinating Welder Performance Qualification • Coordinating with client for vendor shop and site inspections, Audits and walkthroughs • Coordinating Internal and external audits as per COMPANY QMS Requirement • Assist with Preparation of test packages and Final Dossier • Liaison/interphase with Third Party Inspection Agencies for Inspections and Tests • Testing, Certification and exercising technical supervision of all welders • Analyzing and providing solutions to quality problems in Welding • Preparation and submission of Manufacturing Data Reports • Obtaining client approval on PVL Deviations and on concession requests. • Managing punch-point closure, preparation and review of test packs and liaising with client for review/approval/acceptance. Show less

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • QA/QC Manager/Welding Engineer
      • Oct 2013 - Dec 2017

      Qatar Projects: OFFSHORE- Construction of Integrated Chiller and accommodation facilities & Qatar; Construction of New Telecom. & Security Building and New Northern/Western Extension Road at Halul Island; EPIC for supply of sales gas to TALEX/SENAT project at KIZAD, Taweela, Abu Dhabi UAE. Client: Qatar Petroleum, GASCO • Responsible for implementing the Quality Management System of TECC and for stewarding Welding engineering… Show more Projects: OFFSHORE- Construction of Integrated Chiller and accommodation facilities & Qatar; Construction of New Telecom. & Security Building and New Northern/Western Extension Road at Halul Island; EPIC for supply of sales gas to TALEX/SENAT project at KIZAD, Taweela, Abu Dhabi UAE. Client: Qatar Petroleum, GASCO • Responsible for implementing the Quality Management System of TECC and for stewarding Welding engineering activities and reviewing of the related deliverables during the Project EPC phase. • Review of TECC’s and sub-vendors’ welding deliverables including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and welding qualification and testing procedures. • Coordinated and led QA/QC effort in welding qualification and control of welds. • Coordinated all Welding Engineering activities and ensured the welding engineering scope is fully understood and implemented by the TECC and subcontractors and its Vendors/Suppliers. • Reviewed, as necessary, all engineering and procurement documentation with welding component (e.g. deliverables such as Data sheets, Material specifications, technical specifications, Material Requisitions and technical Bid evaluation, etc.) • Responsible for overall guidance on all welding engineering deliverables in terms of coverage, quality and schedule as per Projects requirements, in particular the welding and testing procedures and their associated qualification procedures • Served as focal point for all project Quality Deliverables generation, review and approvals with client, including Contracts, POs, RFQs, Bid Proposals, MARs and all Quality procedures. • provided Procurement Quality Coordination for Long Lead static and rotating Equipment from Vendor Pre-Qualification to FAT and delivery. • Coordinated all audits and ensuring prompt closeout of all NCRs from Client; liaison with TPI/TPC for inspection interventions. Show less

    • Qatar
    • Construction
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Welding/Metallurgical Engineer
      • Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

      Lusail, Qatar • Had oversight of all structural arch material approvals, Welding Procedure Qualification, Welder Qualification, Qualification Testing and all Metallurgical processes applied to the Marina Arch Structural steel works including heat treatments, dimensional controls on both prefabricated segments (40mm, 60mm, 80mm and 100mm thicknesses) and welding/fabrication • Provided guidance on application of project specifications, design codes and procedures for the control of production test… Show more • Had oversight of all structural arch material approvals, Welding Procedure Qualification, Welder Qualification, Qualification Testing and all Metallurgical processes applied to the Marina Arch Structural steel works including heat treatments, dimensional controls on both prefabricated segments (40mm, 60mm, 80mm and 100mm thicknesses) and welding/fabrication • Provided guidance on application of project specifications, design codes and procedures for the control of production test programs, welding and NDE qualifications. • Liaised with company’s shareholders Technical Authorities (TA) (Subject Matter Experts - SMEs) and committees on matters related to welding. • Carried out progress audits in vendor shop • Administered any management of change process (MOC) related to Welding discipline. • Responsible for reviewing and approving detailed drawings, welding execution plan, method statements and the selection of consumables and equipment. Also had jurisdiction for approving, rejecting or commenting on proposed WPS, ITPs, Fabrication procedures, NDT, Weld Repair and other procedures. I witnessed the procedure and Performance Qualifications welding of test coupons. • Held Technical and Quality meetings with the management of Nurol Gulf to effectively manage the schedule and budget for the welding and fabrication scope. • Reviewed all Contractors’ deliverables including welding & Fabrication Procedures, Methods Statement, WPS/PQR, NDT Procedures, Repair Procedures, etc and pursued their approvals with the focal authority in Dorsche Gruppe through official transmittals and face to face meetings. • Coordinated with independent testing laboratories and Third-Party Inspection Agents (TPIA) for the testing of Procedure and Performance Qualification test coupons. Guided and mentored all welding and production personnel to have better understanding of the applicable codes and project requirements. Show less

    • Snr. QA-QC Engineer/Welding Engineer(Client Representative)
      • Aug 2009 - Dec 2012

      Nigeria Welding & Materials Engineer OILFIELD INSPECTION SERVICES LTD (Aug. 2009- Dec. 2012) Seconded to: (a) Seven Energy Nigeria Ltd Eket, Nigeria Project: Uquo Gas Plant, Eket Central Processing Facility: Procurement and Construction works (Civil and Structural prefabrication, Mechanical, piping, Electrical and Instrumentation works) Client: Septra Energy Nig. Ltd Contractor: Alcon Nigeria Ltd (b) Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC)… Show more Welding & Materials Engineer OILFIELD INSPECTION SERVICES LTD (Aug. 2009- Dec. 2012) Seconded to: (a) Seven Energy Nigeria Ltd Eket, Nigeria Project: Uquo Gas Plant, Eket Central Processing Facility: Procurement and Construction works (Civil and Structural prefabrication, Mechanical, piping, Electrical and Instrumentation works) Client: Septra Energy Nig. Ltd Contractor: Alcon Nigeria Ltd (b) Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Rivers State/Bayelsa State Project: Soku Integrated Gas Supply Development Project (Soku Gas Plant - San Barth Manifold Pipeline) Client: Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Contractor: Nestoil Nigeria Limited (c) Total E & P Nigeria (TEPNG) Limited Port Harcourt, Nigeria EPC for OML-58 Upgrade Phase-1: 1. O.U.R Gas Pipeline Project:- 45km x 42 inch gas pipeline from Obite to Rumuji in Rivers State 2. Northern Option Pipeline, NOPL Project: - 50km x 24-inch gas pipeline from OML-58 in Rivers State to Owaza Node in Abia State 3. EPCC for revamping of existing Ogbogu flow station and for construction of New Obite Gas Treatment train and interconnecting pipelines and utilities. EPC for OML 100 Phases 1& 2 ODD1-ODP1 Fire Fighting Network System Upgrade Project--Total Upstream Nigeria Client: TEPNG PLC/NNPC Contractors: Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited/Ponticelli/Desicon Show less

    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Welding Engineer
      • May 2006 - Oct 2009

      Port Harcourt Weltek/Oilserv Nigeria Ltd (Nov. 2007-- Jun. 2009) Weltek/WECO Engineering & Const. Co. Ltd(May 2006- Oct. 2009) Port Harcourt Pipeline Projects: • EPC for 24km x 24-inch Gas Transmission Pipeline System from Owaza to NDPHC Power plant at Alaoji including four major Road crossings, Third Party Facilities crossings, 28-inch x 24-inch pig traps, Intermediate pigging stations (IPS), Installation of 24-inch Ball Valve for future connection, Associated Earth and Civil works… Show more Weltek/Oilserv Nigeria Ltd (Nov. 2007-- Jun. 2009) Weltek/WECO Engineering & Const. Co. Ltd(May 2006- Oct. 2009) Port Harcourt Pipeline Projects: • EPC for 24km x 24-inch Gas Transmission Pipeline System from Owaza to NDPHC Power plant at Alaoji including four major Road crossings, Third Party Facilities crossings, 28-inch x 24-inch pig traps, Intermediate pigging stations (IPS), Installation of 24-inch Ball Valve for future connection, Associated Earth and Civil works, Cathodic Protection System and Electrical/Instrumentation works. Client- NGC • EPC of 27km x 12-inch Gas transmission pipeline system from Owaza to Osisioma. Client: Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) Ltd. Client- NGC. • Fabrication and Welding of Topsides for Adanga North-B wellhead platform Development project. Client- Adax Petroleum Development (Nigeria) Limited • Procurement and fabrication of four accommodation units for Chevron Nigeria Limited. Client- Chevron Nigeria Ltd Responsibilities: • Provided specialized assistance and technical support on welding activities during fabrication and construction phases. • Coordinated Welding Procedure Qualifications, interfaced with Third Party Inspection Authorities for Welding Qualifications; Coordinated failure analysis and welding trial test Responsibilities Prepare and issue preliminary welding documents for project. • Reviewed client's specifications and scopes of work, examine pipe metallurgy and prepare detailed welding procedures Coordinate and schedule personnel and systems for qualification of welding procedures and welders. • Recorded all welding traceability information, maintained, and made available in the required format for welding activities Prepare and issue welding documents (Welding Books, WPSs, WPQR, PTW report, Procedures etc.). • Supported welding coordinator and / or project teams on all welding matters.

    • QC Inspector- Welding, Material & NDT
      • May 2005 - Apr 2006

      Port Harcourt Weltek Nig. Ltd/WECO Engineering & Const, Co. Ltd May.2005— Apr.2006 Niger Delta Eastern Swamp Project: Cawthorne Channel Further Oil Development Project:  Flow Station Expansion from production capacity of single train(30 mbd) to double train flow station(2×30mbd)  Piling and extension of the existing flow station platform and installation of various production skid-mounted vessels and equipment, Instrumentation etc. Client: Shell Petroleum Development Company of… Show more Weltek Nig. Ltd/WECO Engineering & Const, Co. Ltd May.2005— Apr.2006 Niger Delta Eastern Swamp Project: Cawthorne Channel Further Oil Development Project:  Flow Station Expansion from production capacity of single train(30 mbd) to double train flow station(2×30mbd)  Piling and extension of the existing flow station platform and installation of various production skid-mounted vessels and equipment, Instrumentation etc. Client: Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Ltd Duties Summary: • Performed Incoming Material Receiving Inspection (base metals/pipes and plates, consumables, fittings and equipment, Traceability checks and inventory management as well as generated and maintained MIRs. • Raised Material Requisition from site/construction team to procurement department. • Raised TQs to management for material specification conflicts and commercially persuaded client for concession on already installed materials. • Submitted MIRs to Cost engineer for invoicing. • Reviewed criticality Ratings of materials and equipment packages to determine the inspection level and Certification type. Reviewed MTCs and Type B and Type C certificates and organized Independent laboratory testing of materials to confirm conformity or for recertification. • Surveillance inspection during welding including weld parameters/as-run conditions, inter-pass temperature, weld bead profile/electrode weaving, baking of electrodes and control of electrode/filler wire according to WPS. • Supported Welding Inspector in weld visual inspections • Supported Welding Inspector for joint fit-ups and surface condition checks prior to welding • Issued NDT Requests and prepared MIRs, Material Traceability Reports, etc

    • France
    • Oil and Gas
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Field Service Technician II
      • Dec 2004 - Apr 2005

      Port Harcourt, Nigeria Weltek Nigeria Ltd/Delattre Bezons Nig. Ltd Dec. 2004 – April 2005 Bonny Island, Nigeria Project: • NLNG train6 OSBL Storage tank Project:  Engineering, Procurement and Construction of 1×85000 m3 LNG Tank; 2 × 65000m3 LPG Tanks and 1× 36000m3 Condensate Tank  Installation of Gaslift manifolds and tie-in to the gas sales manifold Client: Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). Duties Summary: • Supported the crew with day-to-day technical… Show more Weltek Nigeria Ltd/Delattre Bezons Nig. Ltd Dec. 2004 – April 2005 Bonny Island, Nigeria Project: • NLNG train6 OSBL Storage tank Project:  Engineering, Procurement and Construction of 1×85000 m3 LNG Tank; 2 × 65000m3 LPG Tanks and 1× 36000m3 Condensate Tank  Installation of Gaslift manifolds and tie-in to the gas sales manifold Client: Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG). Duties Summary: • Supported the crew with day-to-day technical supplies/logistics with materials/stock/inventory, equipment and effectively managing shift/crew changes. • Performed beveling of pipe ends and coordinated material requisition for welding and maintained up-to-date calibration status of equipment. • Coordinating with Third parties/vendors for scaffolding and all associated erection works. • provided all equipment and instrument for testing (NDT, Carried out garnet blasting of piping and steel structures and metal spray, Hydrotrest, Leak survey, supported in Pigging operations and other integrity verifications, welding/fabrication, NDT, CP system installation, Painting, etc Show less

Education

  • Federal University of Technology Owerri Nigeria
    Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
    1999 - 2004
  • Cranfield University
    MSc, Welding Engineering.

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