Raj Kumar
@rajkumar11
Welding supervisor with 18+ years in onshore/offshore oil & gas projects.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced welding supervisor and coordinator with over 18 years of experience across India and international projects in oil and gas, including LNG/LPG, offshore platforms, and cross-country pipelines.
I have led welder qualification tests (WQT), prepared PQRs, and managed welding activities using GTAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW and GMAW on materials including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, Inconel and Monel.
I supervise and coordinate subcontractor manpower, ensure compliance with drawings, codes and safety procedures, oversee NDT activities (MT, PT, UT, RT), and manage site setup, permits and productivity reporting.
I am safety-focused, experienced in heavy fabrication, shipyard and pipeline construction, and adept at delivering projects on schedule while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Welding Supervisor
Granly Steel Polska
Mar 2025 - Mar 2025 (0 months)
Coordinated welding operations for KK Wind projects, managed welder qualification tests and ensured compliance with WPS/codes; supervised fit-up, NDT activities and daily safety briefings to maintain production and quality targets.
Welding Incharge
Max Streicher
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (5 months)
Led welding teams on RDCG project for Neste, oversaw WQT, weld maps, consumables and site coordination to deliver project tie-ins and ensure welding quality and safety.
Welding Coordinator
Doosan Babcock
Feb 2020 - Aug 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Coordinated welding activities at Shell Ras Laffan, performed WQT, managed SAP material checks, supervised repairs and maintenance welding, and prepared PQRs to uphold site quality and safety.
Welding Coordinator
Descon
Feb 2020 - Mar 2020 (1 month)
Prepared weld maps and supervised welding and NDT activities for RLOC shutdown pipeline replacement at Ras Laffan, ensuring compliance with ITP and safety procedures.
Welding Coordinator
Doosan Babcock
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 (1 month)
Supervised contractor manpower and welding QA/QC on Emirates Steel pipeline project, managed PQR/WQT activities and coordinated repair and maintenance welding tasks.
Welding Engineer
Techcell Ent Inspectorate
Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 (2 months)
Managed documentation and QA of welded joints for pipeline hot tapping project, coordinated clients/subcontractors and enforced safety and quality procedures.
Site Superintendent (Welding)
Corrtech International
Apr 2018 - Nov 2018 (7 months)
Supervised contractor teams on JPNPL pipeline sections, managed mainline welding, spool laying, coating and NDT procedures to meet project schedules and quality targets.
Welding Supervisor
QNFS
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018 (3 months)
Supervised welding crews during Shell TA18 shutdown, oversaw fit-up, repairs, and NDT activities across piping and structural scopes to ensure safe execution.
Welding Foreman
Saipem Petromar
Mar 2015 - Oct 2015 (7 months)
Led welding teams for Mafumeya-3 offshore deck extension and piping works, conducted WQT, PQR preparation and SAP material checks to maintain offshore installation quality.
Welder Supervisor
Essar Offshore Subsea
Apr 2014 - May 2014 (1 month)
Supervised welding on C7 FPSO pipeline automatic project, managed daily welding reports, toolbox talks and distribution of welding tasks on offshore barges.
Welding Foreman
ENI Saipem
Sep 2011 - May 2013 (1 year 8 months)
Managed welding teams on Kashagan hook-up, oversaw consumables, gas handling, daily reports and distributed welding tasks across island offshore locations to meet hook-up milestones.
Welder Supervisor
Kalp Pvt Ltd
May 2011 - Sep 2011 (4 months)
Supervised pipeline CRC automatic welding activities, inspected tranches, spool laying and NDT to ensure production quality and adherence to safety procedures.
Welder Foreman
Punj Lloyd Ltd
Feb 2011 - May 2011 (3 months)
Controlled FCAW/SMAW welders on major pipeline projects, managed manpower and NDT activities to support mainline welding execution.
Welder Foreman
Fernas Construction
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 (4 months)
Supervised FCAW/SMAW welding crews for pipeline works, enforced NDT checks and coordinated site welding activities to maintain schedule and quality.
Dolly Mix Welder Foreman
Punj Lloyd Ltd
Jun 2010 - Sep 2010 (3 months)
Led mixed-process welding teams (5G/6G FCAW/SMAW) on D.V.P.L II project, ensuring welding quality and supervision of welders on main pipeline sections.
Dolly Mix Welder Foreman
Fernas Construction
Oct 2009 - Jan 2010 (3 months)
Supervised SMAW/FCAW welding teams on pipeline projects, managed manpower and ensured adherence to NDT procedures and site safety.
Welder Foreman (Pipeline Automatic)
Essar Projects
Jan 2009 - Sep 2009 (8 months)
Managed automatic pipeline welding crews, controlled SMAW/FCAW operations and monitored NDT activities to support mainline welding execution.
Welder Foreman
Punj Lloyd Ltd
Aug 2007 - Nov 2008 (1 year 3 months)
Controlled SMAW/FCAW welding teams on East-West pipeline project, enforced NDT and supervised manpower for mainline welding tasks.
Hill Welder (Down & Up)
Matrix Construction
May 2007 - Aug 2007 (3 months)
Performed 5G/6G SMAW hill welding for ADCO projects on 6" pipeline segments, delivering qualified welds per project standards.
Down & Up Welder
Punj Lloyd Ltd
Sep 2006 - Apr 2007 (7 months)
Executed FCAW/SMAW welding on main 48" pipeline sections, contributing to welding production and meeting project schedules.
Down & Up Welder
Essar Construction
May 2006 - Sep 2006 (4 months)
Performed FCAW welding on 36" pipeline sections, maintained welding quality and supported site NDT requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sonar NDT & Welding Consultants
NDT Level II Certification, Non-Destructive Testing
Completed NDT Level II course at Sonar NDT & Welding Consultants, Navi Mumbai in February 2011.
International Distance Education Academy, Rajkot
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering completed via distance learning at International Distance Education Academy, Rajkot in July 2010.
Govt. I.T.I. A K S Nizamuddin, New Delhi
Certificate in Steel Fabrication (Welder), Steel Fabrication / Welding
Completed a one-year Steel Fabricator (welder) course at Government ITI A K S Nizamuddin, New Delhi in 2003.
National Open School
10th and 10+2 (National Open School), General Education
Completed secondary and higher secondary education through the National Open School.
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