ABILASH THOMAS

• Conduct visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections of coatings and insulation systems to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Review documentation and records to verify that coatings and insulation materials meet project requirements.
• Identify defects, damage, or deviations from specifications and report findings to supervisors or project managers.
• Collaborate with applicators, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure coatings and insulation are applied correctly.
• Perform inspections during various stages of application, including surface preparation, coating/insulation application, and curing.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and defects.

Coating Supervisor:

• Oversee and manage the application of coatings and insulation systems on various projects.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and direct coating/insulation inspectors and applicators to ensure work is performed correctly and efficiently.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders to plan and execute coating/insulation work.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure coatings and insulation meet project requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions to ensure coatings and insulation are applied correctly.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and specifications (e.g., SSPC, NACE, ASTM)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and specifications
• Attention to detail and ability to identify defects or deviations
• Organizational and time management skills

• Develop and implement project schedules, track progress, and identify potential delays or issues.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality control procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including project team members, clients, and management, to provide updates and address concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress, including documentation of welding and painting activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support quality control and assurance activities, including inspections and testing.

• Perform visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections of coatings and insulation systems to identify defects, damage, or deviations from specifications.
• Evaluate surface preparation, coating/insulation application, and curing processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Measure and record coating/insulation thickness, adhesion, and other relevant parameters.
• Identify and report defects, damage, or deviations from specifications to clients and contractors.
• Provide detailed inspection reports, including photographs and test results.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure inspections are performed efficiently and effectively.
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments, standards, and best practices.
• Inspecting coating and insulation materials for proper storage, handling, and application
• Verifying contractor's qualifications, certifications, and experience
• Witnessing coating and insulation application, testing, and inspection procedures
• Reviewing and approving contractor's quality control plans and procedures
• Providing recommendations for corrective actions and repairs

• Conduct independent inspections of coating and insulation systems to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and verify contractor's documentation, including inspection reports, test results, and certification records.

• Duties and Responsibilities in Surface Preparation & Coating Inspection
• Witnessing the Inspection of surface condition after blasting, standard of surface finish, surface finish roughness, Salt contamination test, Dust testing, WFT, Visual painting inspection, DFT, Pinhole/holiday test, Adhesion test, Impact test etc. Followed the painting and coating systems for storage tank, pressure vessels and pipes (TSA, Inorganic Zinc primer, polyamide epoxy, PFP & PUR Coatings)
• Final inspection of coated surface.
• Witnessing the STOPAQ and other heat shrink sealant application.
• Witnessing the pressure test (Only for PQT) to check the performance of STOPAQ sealant.
• Study of client specification and preparing technical procedure and ITP.
• Experience of all coating inspection instruments/gauges and test kits in level of using.
• Conversant to international codes ISO, SSPS and NACE.
• Co coordinating with the client and TPI’s for inspection and prepare all the inspection and test reports.
• Duties and Responsibilities in Thermal Insulation Inspection
• Preparation of method statement/work instructions and ITP for all polyurethane foam testing and production process.
• Carried out all raw material inspection for insulation and maintaining an inspection record for traceability.
• Carried out all process and final inspection.
• Performing Polyurethane foam testing with respect to EN 253, EN448 & EN 488
• Performing destructive test for Pipe Assembly as per EN 253 such as Axial Shear strength, Impact Test, Tensioner Squeezer Test etc.
• Qualification procedure for Euro Heat Power certification and revalidating the same by maintain the test procedures mentioned in EN 253.
• Duties and Responsibilities in Production Supervising & Project Management
• Detailed study of project and coordinating with the client for smooth execution.
• Arranging the crew and raw materials, monitoring daily production output.
• Reviewing the Technical data sheet and sharing the technical information to the applicator for smooth process.
• Supplier evaluation and controlling the associated risk.
• Planning and execution of project from start to end and updating the project status on daily basis.
• Monitoring compliance to applicable standards, practices and considering safety in all aspects.
• Managing the project team
• Understand the project contract document and identify the gaps with the system.
• Practices good negotiating skills.
• Actively assist project superintendent with enforcement of site safety.
• Shows respect for duties of other team member.
• Participates in weekly subcontractor’s meeting.
• Duties and Responsibilities in Material and Welding Inspection
• Checking the quality of material and welding consumable according to the requirement and specification, as per ASME, API and AWS(Depending upon the material)
• Visual and dimensional inspection of pressure vessel and piping in all process (Fabrication and welding)
• Ensuring that weld inspection, examination and test are carried out and documented in accordance with the inspection and test plan.
• Randomly checking the welding parameters according to the approved WPS (Ampere, Voltage, Travel speed and Gas Flow)
• Checking the adequacy of equipment for preheating, welding, heat treatment and weld examination.
• Monitoring the capabilities of each welder based on Radiographic Reports and maintaining a continuity record for each welder
• Duties & Responsibilities in QHSE
• Defining annual QA QC audit and assessment program in coordination with the QA QC leads and following their implementation at all levels.
• Performing internal and external audits, rising where necessary appropriate corrective action requests and follow up with effective re-audit and close out.
• Developing and maintaining Quality plans
• Reviewing work procedures for quality content
• Develops and implements QHSE managements systems, processes, and procedures that improve business operations in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS