Syed Majeed Hussain Hamzavi

SUMMARY

Syed Majeed Hussain Hamzavi is a highly accomplished QA/QC professional with almost 16 years of experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, and power sectors, including extensive work with EPC companies. They hold significant certifications such as CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector and ASNT Level II NDT qualifications across multiple methods (RT, UT, MPT, PT, VT). Their expertise encompasses comprehensive inspection and testing of critical equipment including steam turbines, pumps, compressors, and pressure vessels, ensuring strict adherence to international codes and standards like ASME, API, and ANSI. They have a proven track record in managing complex inspection activities for major global clients, demonstrating strong leadership and technical communication skills.

education

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineer from KSEEB (S.S.LC qualification)

QUALIFICATIONs AND TRAINING

• CSWIP 3.1 – TWI (UK), Expiry: 18 Feb 2026
• ASNT UT Level II
• ASNT VT Level II
• ASNT MT Level II
• ASNT RT Level II
• ASNT PT Level II

CODES & STANDARDS

• ASME: Sec II, Sec V, Sec VIII, Sec IX, NBIC.
• API: 1104, 510, 570, 578, 571, 577, 598.
• ANSI: B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8
• AWS D1.1- Structural Welding Code-Steel
• ASME Sec ll, Sec V, Sec Vlll, Sec lX, ASME B31.3 & B31.1.
• API 610(11th and 12th Edition)
• API 6D (Pipelines and valves)
• API 598 – Testing Pressure Procedure
• ASME B16.34 – Valves Flanged, Threaded and Welding End & NDT
• ASME B16.50 – Flange Related detail selection.
• ASME 31.3 – Process piping

Work experience

Jan 2020 – Present

TPI AGENCY- VARIOUS CLIENTS

FREELANCER MECHANICAL INSPECTOR

Inspection of Gearbox/ Steam Turbine/ Inspection of Steam Turbine Generator/Pumps

• Body casting inspection, Shaft, Volute liner & impeller’s NDT inspection, balancing of impeller, PMI, Hydro test, Pump Performance test, Pump cavitation test, Vibration test, Noise inspection, Soft base check and Painting & Packing. Inspected various pumps like Slurry pumps, Waste water pumps, chlorine pumps, etc.,
• Inspection of Steam turbine for Hyosung Good springs /Samsung& Baltic Projects – Final MRT witness, Strip Test witness, Vibration level witness, sound level witness, Hydro test of casings & other equipment’s. Inspection of castings such as Turbine & Pump casings, bearing housings, Valve covers etc – Performed various inspection and expediting activities of Pressure Vessel Columns, Heat Exchangers Skids, Mechanical Rotating Equipment Pumps Compressors, Turbine, Gearbox Valves Pipes, Fitting, General Fabrication frames, structure etc.
• Verifying and reporting monthly rotation of rotating equipment’s like Rotor, Turbine, Etc.
• Final MRT witness, Hydro test of casings & other equipment’s. Inspection of castings such as Turbine & Pump casings, bearing housings, Valve covers etc
• Complete assembly visual inspection witness has been carried out and checked workmanship, finish, orientation, position as per approved drawing/Data sheet/QAP/Codes/Standards/Client
• Mechanical run test of complete assembled turbine witness has been carried out at rated speed of 8350 RPM & checked for bearing temperature & observed values are within the acceptable limit as per approved QAP/Datasheet/Procedure/GAD/Client Requirement
• Noise measurement of complete assembled turbine witness has been carried at rated RPM & observed values are within the limit as per approved QAP/ Codes/Standards/Client requirements
• Vibration measurement of complete assembled turbine witness at rated RPM & as per approved QAP/ Codes/Standards/Client requirements
• Safety checks (Solenoid tripping, Mechanical hand trip, tripping pressure) witness as per approved QAP/ Codes/Standards/Client requirements
• Over speed tripping of complete assembled turbine witness at rated RPM
• Inspection of Centrifugal Pumps, Witnessing of Hydro-static testing of casing with accessories, Dynamic balancing of Impeller /Rotor assembly, Mechanical run test, Performance test, NPSH test, Strip test, Vibration, Noise level, Oil temperature rise, Final assembly, Complete unit run test, Witness /Review of NDT, API plans for Piping, Visual, overall dimensional, Welding, painting as per API610, ISO, BS and IS Standards /Customer Specification.

Inspection of valves

• Inspection and testing of Gate, Globe and Check Valves for visual dimensional, Seat Leak test, Hydro test NDT, FE & Cryogenic Test, Welding, Painting and Packing.
• Inspection of Control valves for Functional test, Calibration test, Hydro test, Seat leak test, FE test, NDT, Dimensional, Welding, Painting, Visual and Packing Inspection.
• Inspection of Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves, Floating Ball Valves, shut down valves, Control Valves, blow down Valves, Gate Valves, Check Valves, as per API 6FA, API 607 std. Witnessing hydro of shell & seat as per API 598. Witnessing Seat pneumatic, actuator function test, dimension.
• Inspection of calibration of pressure relief valve (PRV) as per standards.
• Witnessing Pressure Inspection of valves.
• Witnessing the calibration of PRV valves.
• Inspection of calibration of Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) as per standards.
• Third Party Inspection of fabrication of static equipment’s like pressure vessels, Drums, Heat exchangers, Agitators, for waste influent storage tank & other industrial units as per G.A Drawing and Client requirement.
• Involved in third party inspection of Flanges, Pipes & Pipe Fittings, Valves, Vessels, Plates, Round Bars, Fasteners & Gaskets.
• Witnessed Visual & Dimensional inspection Fasteners.
• Inspection of Ductile Iron Castings for Pouring witness, Witness Chemical and Mechanical and Visual and Dimensional inspection.
• Witnessed Rubber lining thickness.
• Witnessed rubber lining hardness’ test as per client specification.
• Witnessed rubber lining tensile test as per client specification.
• Witnessed rubber lining elongation test as per client specification.
• Witnessed rubber lining Spark test as per client specification.
• Witnessed rubber lining Specific gravity test as per client specification.
• Witnessed rubber lining Adhesion test as per client specification.
• Witnessed rubber lining Hydro test as per client specification.
• Witnessed rubber lining surface preparation.
• Visual inspection of Pipe, Plate, Structural items, Pipe fitting and other machining parts.
• Witness of dimensional inspection of fabrication of static equipment’s, piping materials, plates and pipes.
• Witness of hydro test of pressure valve, drums, and heat exchangers other industries unit.
• Visuals inspection of different types of valves for physical dimension for body.
• Reviewing of documents MTC, calibration certificates and final documents.
• Generating of inspection reports (IR) and release note (IRN).
• Witnessing and reviewing of DFT and painting inspection as per requirement.
• Expediting for the inspection and production as per client requirement for mechanical, structural and electrical components and machinery.
• Witnessing of NDT test for PT, UT, MPT and reviewing of RT films and NDT test reports documents.
• Inspection of compressor, industrial pump and motor TPL certification.
• Inspection of blowers FD, ID, for load performance test at various loads, vibration test, noise level test.
• Conducting WQT as per approved Specifications
• WPS and WPQT qualification – witnessing destructive testing on PQR test coupons and evaluating for bend test, tensile test, and macro examinations. Also training welders before qualification for SMAW, GMAW, and SAW Process.
• Involved with QA&QC, inspection departments of company and client for inspection, testing and signing off of vessels, motors, pumps, compressors pre-commissioning and commissioning forms; participate with client organization to obtain final acceptance of ready of start-up from local authorities of systems such as firefighting, sewer, portable systems
• WPS and WPQT qualification – witnessing destructive testing on PQR test coupons and evaluating for bend test, tensile test, and macro examinations. Also training welders before qualification for SMAW, GMAW, and SAW Process.

Oil Lubrication System

• Witnessed Function test (FAT) as per procedure
• Witnessed Grease system assembly smooth operation witness has been carried out and checked for dimensions, BOM verification, completeness and observed as per approved drawing / client requirement.
• Witnessed Level switch operation witness has been carried out and found satisfactory as per approved drawing.
• Witnessed Safety valve operation witness has been carried out and found satisfactory as per approved drawing
• Witnessed Routing and assembly of components witness has been carried out and found in order as per approved drawing
• Witnessed Function test (Function test, Leakage test & Pressure test) as per Approved GA drawings, BOM

Mechanical Rotor Inspection

• Turbo expander, and Pumps, Record the as found reading, alignments, Soft foot, DBSE, DBFF Bearing clearances, Fan and cone clearances, Dorsan fins and IGV position records,
• Carried out the Assembly inspection as per ITP and record the deviation of as found and after overhauling assembly readings.
• Inspection and analyzing the Pre shutdown reading and after reassemble and taking decision for the worn parts and run-out reading for Turbine, shaft, impellers.
• Co-ordination and Inspection Erection of Reciprocating Compressors, Installation of Crankcase, Installation of Discharge Volume Bottles, Installation of Cylinders and Cylinder Supports, Crosshead and Piston Assembly Installation, Installation of Suction Volume Bottles, Installation of Electric Motor.
• Co- ordination for installation and inspection Lube oil System and Cooling Water System Installation.

Material Inspection

• Incoming Material Inspection: -
• Confirm the Material Mill Test Certificate (MTC) EN10204 of 3.1 or 3.2 and PO as per project specification
• Visual Inspection of Piping materials, Steel Structure material for Physical damage
• Review Material Test Certificates against the Purchase Order.
• Ensure All NDT has carried out for incoming material as per project specification and client requirement.
• Witness and Review the PMI inspection for stainless steel materials.
• Verifying material traceability of Piping, fittings and Equipment’s.
• Verifying nitrogen purging for equipment’s.
• Verifying and reporting monthly rotation of rotating equipment’s like Rotor, Turbine, etc.
• Review Data Sheets for incoming Pumps.
• Maintaining timely preservations of Pumps and Motors.
• Assuring proper storage of materials at MCS.
• Inspection of Alloy Material and SS such as SMO254, Duplex, Super Duplex, Austenitic Stainless Steel.
• Identification of stainless alloy material through PMI.
• Review of PMI report of material Inspection.
• Confirming the Skid Package Material as per the project Specification.
• Solving Material related issue.
• Ensuring the material verification and review the total percentage of Alloy Verification as per procedures.
• Witnessing the inspection of chemical injection package.
• Confirming the Skid Package Material as per the project specification.
• Control and Ensure that calibration certificate for machineries / Gauges are available for inspection.
• Witnessing the inspection of Injection Package skid.
• Co-ordinate with subcontractor to solve out the NCR, FTQ and SDR as per project specification.
• Monitoring the Material Lay-down and confirming the nitrogen gas pressure as per specifications.
• Verification of preservation checklist attached on the equipment’s.

Mar 2018 – Jul 2020

JGC (JAPAN GAS CORPORATION)

QC Inspector

• Coordinated QC activities in the workplace on a daily basis.
• Issued permits to work (PTW) for critical areas and participated in joint safety walk-throughs with construction, safety, and client teams.
• Coordinated and witnessed SCAR-RT and TOFD teams for piping NDE and inspection.
• Performed line checks and punch killing before and after hydrotest.
• Confirmed Skid Package Material as per project specifications, verifying it through PMI using XRF and OES machines.
• Confirmed vendor drawings and receiving packages as per project specification and verified vendor reports.
• Inspected receiving material against Purchase Order and Piping Material Specifications.
• Coordinated QC activities during the pre-commissioning stage.
• Provided support on material/equipment failure analysis (Root cause Analysis & Non-Conformance reporting).
• Provided support on Duplex Stainless Steel Ferrite and Hardness and other NDE.
• Issued and executed permits to work for all piping and other NDE processes.
• Managed equipment/material quarantine processes to ensure unfit equipment remained quarantined until corrected.

Dec 2012 – Jan 2018

JGC (JAPAN GAS CORPORATION)

QC Inspector

• Witnessed and monitored required NDE coverage for piping as per project specification.
• Performed PQR and WQT for Duplex, Super Duplex, Incoly, Inconel, SS, CS, and LTCS materials.
• Witnessed mechanical testing of various materials including Duplex, Super Duplex, Incoly, Inconel, SS, CS, and LTCS.
• Witnessed Ferrite measurement by Manual Count method for Duplex and Super Duplex PQR.
• Studied drawings and Quality plans to carry out in-process, overall visual, and dimensional inspections.
• Directed and coordinated technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure compliance with welding procedures and standards, and in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements.
• Monitored QA/QC documentation of subcontractors, ensuring daily incorporation of activities into their system for traceability.
• Audited Welding Consumable Store and monitored welders' performance, project NDT status, and repair rates.
• Witnessed hydro test and pneumatic testing for piping and pressure vessels.
• Performed line checks for piping as per project specification and managed pressure vessel weld repair.
• Conducted PMC line checking and witnessed reinstatement of temporarily removed items.
• Inspected welding joints in live plant areas.
• Witnessed inspection of Injection Package skid, including welding inspection, run out test, hydro test, and final alignment and inspection.
• Reviewed customer specifications and engineering specifications to verify inspection and testing requirements, and prepared Quality Assurance plans.
• Prepared Functional Testing Procedures (FTP) for package piping systems and NDE Procedures as per ASME Sec. V / VIII Div.1.
• Developed plans for Field Technical Queries (FTQ) and coordinated with respective departments to resolve them.
• Resolved Non-Conforming Reports (NCR) as per project specification and coordinated with subcontractors to solve NCR, FTQ, and SDR issues.
• Walked through piping systems within coverage test package limits, checking installation of all piping components, in-line equipment, and instruments as shown in P&IDs and isometric drawings.
• Prepared lists of unfinished works or unmatched items according to isometric drawings and specifications.
• Responsible for reinstatement reports after hydro test, ensuring complete piping and equipment installation, reporting, record-keeping, and preparing as-built drawings for modifications prior to handover for pre-commissioning.

Dec 2007 – Nov 2012

SCHEINDER ELECTRIC INDIA PVT LTD

Quality Processor

• Compiled documents for the handover of works and performed data-entry of certificates for project completion.
• Prepared dossiers and other documentation works.
• Interacted with various departments to collect data.
• Assisted in secretarial works and ensured dispatch accuracy.
• Ensured all documents were up-to-date in electronic filing.
• Presented and filed documents and drawings.
• Handled incoming/outgoing calls.