Our Trainers

Professional Experience

•   30 years of experience in the oil & Gas, Power Industry
•   Extensive background in Construction of Oil & Gas, Power Plants, Fabrication of Coded Vessels, Piping, Qualifying various types of Welding Procedures, Approval of Procedure Qualification Records, Welders,

Certifications and Qualifications:

•   CSWIP 3.1 - Welding inspector (Certificate No 4900/2 Not renewed)
•   API 510 - Pressure Vessel Inspector (Certificate No 24935 Not renewed)
•   ASNT Level III - RT & MT (Certificate No 153257 Not renewed)
•   ASNT Level III - RT & MT (Certificate No 153257 Not renewed)
•   ASME/NBBI - Pressure Vessel Authorized Inspector (NBI Commission No 13738)
•   Scaffolding Trainer (Certificate No 25689)
•   ASNT Level 2 – RT, UT, MT, PT
•   Certified Lead Auditor ISO 9000:2015,

Educational Background:

•   B Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Kerala University Kerala, India
•   Specialized training in Pressure Vessels ASME

Professional Affiliations:

•   Member of ASNT
•   Approved License holder from Ministry of Radiation protection department Kuwait since 1996.

Training and Instruction

•   Over 20 years of experience in delivering training and workshops focused on welding techniques, safety practices, and industry standards.
•   Proven track record of developing and implementing effective training programs that enhance skills and boost performance for professionals at all levels.

Achievements:

•   Successfully mentored and certified more than100 of companies in the construction and fabrication industry

Personal Philosophy:

Vijayakuumar is dedicated to fostering a learning environment that blends technical proficiency with creative excellence. Committed to helping trainees achieve their full potential, Vijayakuumar emphasizes hands-on experience, safety, and a thorough understanding of industry standards.

Pipeline inspections of various service lines in tank forms, oil/gas facilities, including fabrication, hook up, painting/pickling, galvanizing, hydro testing, pneumatic testing and pre-commissioning activities Fully conversant with the welding processes and NDE and relevant acceptance standards, associated with the above product lines. Consultancy in various companies for ISO 9001.and 18001, Lead Auditor, ISM/ISPS Lead auditor. Trainer for Rigger/ Crane Operator/ Forklift Operator. Authorized marine classification surveyor ship in service. ISM/ISPS Auditor Safety auditor for Oil and Gas Industries, Gathering centers, Booster stations, Tank farms. Shore/Off Shore Inspection and certification of pipe mill, and coating mill products. RBI of rigs. Company’s property value assessment for insurance purpose for various companies, Worked as project manager for various projects in Oman, Qatar, Yemen, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia.

Professional Qualification

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineer (Ship building and Naval Architecture).
•   Certified Lead auditor- IRCA ISO 9001-2000.
•   Certified Lead auditor- IRCA BS OSHAS 18001- 2007.
•   Certified Lead auditor- IRCA BS OSHAS 18001- 2007.
•   Certified ISM/ISPS Marine Management system Lead auditor.
•   Certified MLC Inspector.
•   License to act as Surveyor/Loss Assessor issued by Govt. of India.
•   Advanced leadership and Management Certificate from Indian Navy.
•   Nuclear, Biological, Chemical defence, damage control and firefighting certificate from Indian Navy.
•   Approved Marine Surveyor Ship in service/New construction/ISM/ISPS Auditor, Inspector Bureau Veritas.
•   Approved Industrial/ Marine Surveyor ABS.
•   Approved Lifting Eqpt. Inspector and Trainer for Rigger/Crane Operator/ Fork Lift Operator, by PDO Yemen Hunt, Qatar Petroleum, Kuwait Oil Company.
•   Welding Inspectors certification course from M/s Advani Orlikon.
•   Certificate in H2S/BA,HUET, defensive driving and enclosed area entry from Qatar Petroleum and PDO-Oman .

Membership:

Membership - Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (UK). (MRINA)

Since Jan- 2009

Marine & Offshore Manager –M/s Bureau Veritas- Qatar/Oman & Kuwait

Department Head of marine classification for Bureau veritas at Qatar &Kuwait marine class survey for ship in service , survey and classification of new built ship, Class survey for Rigs and Platform and ISM/ISPS Audit /MLC Inspection, for ship and company based at Middle east as well as passing vessel and off shore installation .

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April 2006 - March 2009

Deputy Manager -M/S Velosi Certification International – Kuwait and Saudi (Crane, Lifting, Rigs Inspection and Marine Services)

Project manager for the project for Velosi in Kuwait and Saudi on marine offshore platform, lifting equipment and ISO Auditor.

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March 2004 – Feb 2005

Country Manager - Safety Technical Service Co. Ltd., Doha, Qatar/Kuwait/Yemen

Jobs undertaken: Setting up the new office, Exploring the possibility of running the treading/ training and inspection service in Qatar/Kuwait with QP/KOC and other companies like Hamad Al Hamad etc. Inspection an Inspection and certification of lifting equipment and safety training for operator for various company d Certification of lifting Eqpt. and Safety training for operator M/s Truck oil, MB Petroleum, Nabors drilling Yemen There all Rigs and Base facility, Total petroleum, STAFA, Yemen Hunt’s Complete facility’s Covering for more than 90 days, HOT Yemen, Setting up Safety Training Center at Kuwait. ISO auditing at various company at Kuwait.

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Sept 2000 - Jan 2004

Marine & Industrial Surveyor with Bureau Veritas, Qatar & Oman

Jobs handled:

•   Classification of deep sea fishing trawlers – constructed at Oman
•   Annual classification survey of ships at Oman, Qatar and UAE
•   Lifting equipment Inspection & certification for Qatar Petroleum facilities
•   Lifting equipment inspection & certification for Ministry of Defence – Oman
•   Safety training for Rigger / Crane operator / Fork Lift operator for various companies at Qatar & Oman
•   Property value assessment for Bhawan Specialized equipment / STFA / Stra Bag etc.
•   Stuffing inspection of material manufactured at Oman for export – for various companies at Oman.
•   Engineering Material inspection for M/s Schlumberger, M/s TOTAL, M/s MB Petroleum M/s Stra Bag, M/s Specialized Technical Services, M/s Baker Hughes etc for oil fields

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May 1998 till Aug 2000:

Marine & Industrial Surveyor with American Bureau of Shipping

Jobs handled:

•   Inspection of various Lifting Equipment such as cranes/forklifts/slings/shackles/anchor and cable/man-baskets/containers for different companies
•   Inspection of Pressure Vessels, Boiler, Heat exchangers and fixed roof storage tanks – from drawing stage to final erecting – for various companies like M/s ADOS / M/s BABCOCK / M/s ADYARD /M/s Belleli, M/s Gulfar etc at Abu Dhabi, Oman, Fuji rah, Dubai, Ras Al Khyma etc
•   Classification survey/Condition survey of marine vessels and off shore rigs at Abu Dhabi & Dubai
•   Hydro-testing of oil filed equipment in Abu Dhabi & Dubai
•   Stage three inspection of Air compressors used at oil fields
•   Coating inspection of sub-marine pipes for ONGC – made in UAE
•   Welding inspection and Welder’s qualification for various companies
•   Witnessing chemical and destructive & non-destructive tests of various materials in the industrial labs of UAE.
•   Periodic corrosion survey and inspection of pressure vessels, tanks etc
•   Pipeline inspections of various service lines in tank forms, oil/gas facilities; including fabrication, hook up, painting/pickling, galvanizing, hydro testing, pneumatic testing and pre-commissioning activities.

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November 1996 to April 1998

Workshop Manager / Lifting Engineer with Al Macky Establishment - Oman

Jobs handled:

•   Inspection and certification of lifting equipment for Ministry of defense contract
•   Work shop activities like fabrication of Wire sling, chain slings, etc.
•   Repair of sea going vessels and ships of Royal Oman Navy & RYS
•   Load testing & certification of cranes and lifting appliances for PDO and their sub-contractors. Safety training for crane operator, Forklift operator, Rigger, and scaffold etc.

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December 1995 to November1996.

Department Head- Quality Control (Ship building/& repair) with Western India Shipyard Ltd., Goa – India.

Jobs handled:

•   Set up a quality control department
•   Prepare new quality manual for ship building
•   Introduced quality control formats
•   Inspection of new machinery including erecting and commissioning
•   Inspection of material procured for ship building
•   Commissioning and trials of yard system and equipment

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October 1995 to December 1995.

Factory Manager with M/s Riviera Pool – Sharjha

Jobs handled:

•   Overall in-charge of factory staff
•   Effective utilization of men and material used in production.
•   Ensure smooth and proper functioning of machinery in the factory.
•   Ensure final product is of committed standards.
•   Trials and delivery of the craft on completion.
•   Defect finding and remedial action while craft are on guarantee run.

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January 1991 to October 1995

Manager Quality Control – Ship Building with M/s Bharathi Shipyard Ltd - Bombay

Jobs handled:

•   Inspection of the material brought to the yard for the purpose of ship building (from abroad and indigenous)
•   Inspection of structural members during preparation and construction
•   Inspection of pre-fabricated and fabricated units before erection.
•   Inspection of instruments after erection.
•   Dry survey of compartments.
•   Pre and post inspection of sandblasting and painting.
•   Hydro testing, Air pressure testing and hose testing of compartments/tanks.
•   Conducting all NDT, Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particles and Dry penetrant Test on welded structure.
•   Stress relieving of heavy welded structures.
•   Pre and post inspection of all hull out fittings.
•   Inspection of pipe fittings and hydro testing .
•   Inspection of Engine seating alignments.
•   Inspection, test and trials of constructed vessels prior to delivery to customers as per classification society’s standards.
•   Inspection of sub-contracted items for vessels.
•   Responsible for co-ordination with classification society and clients.

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January 1973 to January 1991

Department Head – Hull with Indian Navy

Practical Experience on board ships, Naval Dockyards and Marine workshops as follows:

•   Planned Preventive Maintenance of Hull
•   Air condition and Ventilation
•   Weather Deck Equipment
•   Lifting appliances
•   Powered and Non - Powered Boats
•   Water and Gas tight integrity
•   Hull out fittings
•   Pipelines
•   Heavy Structural Steel Fabrication
•   Structural survey of ship Hull (NDT)
•   Docking and undocking of ships
•   Refit Co-ordination of ships
•   Over-seeing newly constructed warships at Mazagaon Dock Ltd., Bombay

Professional Experience

•   33 years of experience in the painting industry, including residential, commercial, and industrial projects
•   Extensive background in various painting techniques, including traditional and contemporary methods, surface preparation, and specialty finishes.

Certifications and Qualifications:

•   NACE Level 2 - Certification in NACE Coating Inspector Level II Certificate No: CIP No.36901
•   ASNT Level 2 - Certification in NACE Coating Inspector Level II Certificate No: CIP No.36901
•   Certified Lead Auditor ISO 9000:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007

Educational Background:

•   B Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Calicut university Kerala, India
•   Specialized training in Surface Preparation and Painting from NACE

Professional Affiliations:

•   Member of NACE since from 1989.
•   Approved License holder from Ministry of Radiation protection department Kuwait since 1996.

Training and Instruction:

•   Over 20 years of experience in delivering training and workshops focused on painting techniques, safety practices, and industry standards.
•   Proven track record of developing and implementing effective training programs that enhance skills and boost performance for professionals at all levels.

Achievements:

•   Successfully mentored and certified more than100 of professionals in the painting industry.

Personal Philosophy:

Kishore Kuttappan is dedicated to fostering a learning environment that blends technical proficiency with creative excellence. Committed to helping trainees achieve their full potential, Kishore Kuttappan emphasizes hands-on experience, safety, and a thorough understanding of industry standards.

Professional Experience

•   30 years of experience in the oil industry, academics and legal field.
•   Extensive background in various aspects of oil industry, economics and public policy, safety, business studies, legal aspects and English.

Certifications and Qualifications:

•   Arco SURE Wellsite Training 3-day extensive workshop organized by Randy-Smith Drilling School, in Nizwa, Oman in July 1998 – included leadership training, team building, developing soft skills, analytical thinking, basic etiquettes on communication
•   Train The Trainer course in Tunis, Tunisia in May 2010 – included analysis of thought-process of trainees, aspects that would improve training skills of trainers with focus on public speaking and presentation skills
•   Geoservices Field Service Manager School training at Melun, France, in Dec 2013 – attended training that included management skills related to employee recruitment and induction apart from details of role of Field Service Manager
•   Drilling Intensive Training in Primary Well Control at SLB European Learning Centre, Paris, France in Oct 2011
•   QHSE II training at Accra, Ghana, in Oct 2012 – training included management skills, recruitment, induction, mentoring and counselling of employees
•   Pore Pressure Detection Certificate Course at Dubai, UAE, in May 2008
•   Pore Pressure Prediction Certificate Course at Dundee Training Centre, Scotland, United Kingdom, in Apr 2007
•   Russian Environmental Laws Certificate Course at Pusan, South Korea in 2007
•   Wellsite Geologist Training in Muscat, Oman, with Technical Petroleum Solutions in June 2014
•   Safety and other internal technical and management courses with Geoservices and Schlumberger at Singapore, Jakarta, Dubai, Doha, Sakhalin and Malabo
•   BOSIET, HUET, H2S, Fire Fighting and First-Aid Courses every two years at various training centers in Azerbaijan, Malaysia, UAE, Oman, Qatar and Ghana

Educational Background:

•   2022 Pursuing PhD in Economics and Public Policy at FLAME University
•   2019 Post-Graduation in Law, Pune University (SPPU), India (Gold Medalist)
•   2016 AIBE – Certificate of Practice, Bar Council of MH & Goa (MAH/1498/2016)
•   2015 Graduation in Law, Pune University, India
•   2011 Post-Graduation in Arts (English Literature), Pune University, India
•   2002 Post-Graduation in Business Admin (Fin), Canadian School of Management
•   1997 Diploma in Business Management, Indian Merchants Chamber, Mumbai, India
•   1994 Post-Graduation in Petro-Tech, Pune University, India (University Topper)
•   1992 Graduation in Physics (with Geology & Mathematics), Pune University, India

Professional Affiliations:

•   Member, Board of Studies, Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune University
•   Founder member of CERG (Centre for Education and Research in Geosciences)
•   Member of Centre for Knowledge Alternatives, FLAME University
•   Associated with a project on Indian Knowledge System, Ministry of Education, GOI
•   Member, Maharashtra Vriksha Samvardhini, Pune

Training and Instruction:

•   15 years of experience in delivering training and workshops focused on petroleum, Geology, Law and Economics, Business studies, Constitution, and English.
•   Proven track record of developing and implementing effective training programs that enhance skills and boost performance for professionals at all levels.

Achievements:

•   Gold medal in LLM, Pune University, 2019
•   Topper in Petroleum Technology, Pune University, 1994
•   Certificates for Research Methodology & Article Writing, Copyright & Plagiarism, Intricacies on Corporate Jurisdiction, Right to Privacy & Data Protection Law, Voter’s Right to Reject Candidate, Social Media, 2014
•   Certificate for ‘Best Male Member’ for Mock Parliament in Y C Law College, 2018
•   Certificate for ‘Best Performance’ in Street Play in Y C Law College, 2019
•   ‘Late Bharat Mangre Memorial Prize’ for “Best Student in Adventurous Sports”, 1992

Personal Philosophy:

Pradeep Chellappan believes in virtues like good attitude, punctuality, honesty, dedication and sincerity because these will take an individual to their goal. Pradeep Chellappan believes that we should focus on the task on hand rather than worry about the outcome and if we remain focused, we will definitely be successful in life.