Muhammet Bahadır Kara

• Surveillance Operations: Managed loading and unloading surveillance in accordance with client requirements.
• Inspection and Review: Conducted visual inspections, dimensional checks, and project reviews for steel structures.
• Quality Assurance: Followed up on Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and quality plans.
• Process Oversight: Witnessed processes and managed documentation controls.
• Testing and Final Inspections: Oversaw hydrostatic testing and final inspections of tanks.
• Manufacturing Process Oversight: Supervised the manufacturing process, including visual and dimensional checks, mechanical and chemical tests, coating, nesting, and loading activities of pipes for various projects in compliance with API 5L standards at Erciyas Steel Pipe Factory and Özbal Steel Pipe Factory.

• Product Stock Management: Continuously monitored and managed product stock levels to effectively meet incoming customer demands. Provided accurate pricing information and ensured seamless execution of sales transactions.
• Market Analysis: Conducted comprehensive daily market price analysis to keep abreast of industry trends, optimize pricing strategies, and maintain competitiveness in the market.
• Customer Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and customer loyalty.
• New Customer Acquisition: Strategically identified and pursued potential new customers, leading to an expansion of the client base and increased sales volume.
• Sales Strategy Development: Developed and implemented sales strategies to achieve sales targets, improve market presence, and enhance overall business growth.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepared detailed sales reports, documented customer interactions, and maintained accurate records to support business operations and decision-making.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and logistics, to ensure timely delivery of products and optimal customer satisfaction.
• Problem Solving: Addressed and resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, ensuring a high level of customer service and satisfaction.

• Order Execution Management: Oversaw the preparation and monitoring of order execution to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of services.
• Client Liaison: Acted as the primary point of contact for clients on various projects, ensuring clear communication and exceptional client satisfaction.
• Inspection and Expediting Coordination: Organized and coordinated third-party inspection and expediting services for a diverse range of local and international clients.
• Visit Arrangements: Effectively arranged and confirmed visits for clients, vendors, inspectors, and expediters, ensuring seamless logistics and scheduling.
• Collaboration with Overseas Offices: Liaised with overseas offices, inspectors, and vendors to arrange Pre-Inspection Meetings (PIMs), as well as inspection and expediting visits.
• Preparation of Assignments: Prepared detailed inspection and expediting assignments based on client purchase orders, quality standards, Inspection/Test Plans (ITPs), and specifications.
• Report Review and Processing: Reviewed and processed incoming inspection, expediting, and API 653 reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Communication Maintenance: Maintained effective communication with clients, vendors, and inspectors to ensure the swift and efficient inspection and expediting of materials and equipment.
• Project Cost Management: Produced, monitored, and submitted project cost and expense reports for clients, ensuring strict budget adherence.
• Operational KPI Monitoring: Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) related to contract execution to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Subcontractor Cost Control: Managed cost control for subcontracting companies, ensuring services were delivered within budget and project requirements.

Key Projects:

• Socar AOSTE (Aliağa Oil Storage Terminal Expansion): Prepared monthly payment progress reports for client approval and tracked daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
• Yapi Merkezi - Osmangazi Bridge Project: Managed the publishing of daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports to uphold quality standards. Tracked personnel needs and coordinated logistics for efficient project execution. Prepared monthly progress payment reports, obtained client approvals, and managed invoicing processes. Planned and coordinated inspections in various cities as per client requests. Oversaw the resolution of project non-conformities (NCRs) to maintain project integrity and compliance.
• Socar: Coordinated periodical out-of-service inspections in accordance with API 653 standards.
• Tüpraş: Coordinated periodical out-of-service inspections as per API 653 and API 570 standards.
• Petrol Ofisi A.Ş. and Subcontractors (MBTeknik, Fenermekanik, Ozan İnşaat): Coordinated periodical out-of-service inspections according to API 653 standards.
• BOTAŞ - Marmara Ereğlisi LNG Terminal Send Out Capacity Increase Project: Coordinated second-party inspections.

• During my internship at Sarkuysan A.Ş., I gained valuable insights into the manufacturing processes of extrusion, surface treatment techniques such as anodizing, and molding. I had the opportunity to observe and learn firsthand how different departments within the factory are organized and operate synergistically to achieve production goals. This experience enhanced my understanding of industrial operations and provided practical knowledge in optimizing production processes and ensuring quality standards.

During my internship at Ünimetal A.Ş., I gained practical knowledge in various aspects of aluminium processing:

• Continuous Casting of Aluminium: Observed and learned the processes involved in continuous casting of aluminium.
• Cold Rolling: Studied the techniques and processes used in cold rolling of aluminium sheets.
• Sheet Evaluation and Quality Control: Participated in sheet evaluation processes and quality control procedures.
• Chemical Analysis: Conducted chemical analysis to assess material properties and quality standards.
• Measurement of Mechanical Properties: Utilized tools and techniques to measure mechanical properties of aluminium sheets.

This experience provided me with valuable insights into industrial processes and enhanced my skills in quality assurance and materials analysis.