Atish Bodekar

Accomplished 18+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Quality Management System (QMS) implementation, Inspection, Testing, Project Management, Product Development, Welding Technology, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Operation Management in Oil & Gas, Energy & Power Sector.

Precitech Equipments India Pvt. Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra                     Jun. 2019 to still working

Quality Consultant

• Preparation of Quality Manual, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI).
• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation through SOP, WI, Classroom & On-job training, Documentation implementation & monitoring, Personal skills development among Quality team members, Welding Qualification (WPS, PQR, WPQ) documents, etc.
• Understanding Customer’s requirements with help of Purchase Order, Project Specification, ITP/QAP, Technical Specification and Drawings with all Department representatives in Project review meetings. 

General Energy-Management Systems Pvt. Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra       Dec. 2015 to Oct. 2018

Sr. Manager – Quality Assurance & Control (HOD)

• Working as a Head of the Quality Assurance and Control Department.
• Preparation of ASME U Stamp QA Manual, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI).
• The company got certified for ASME “U” & “R” stamps in April 2016 after the successful completion of the ASME Audit.
• Planning and monitoring of entire departmental activities including Raw material inspection / Incoming Material Inspection, In-process inspection (Dimensional inspection, Visual inspection), Final Inspection, Painting Inspection, Supplier/Vendor Inspection, Hydro Testing, Pneumatic Testing, Tube (MS & SS) Bending inspection, Electrical Testing, NDE, etc.
• Daily review of Inspection activities (Accepted / Rejected). Weekly Review Data submission to Top Management.
• Prepared several WPS, PQR & WPQ documents and got TPI/Customer approval after successful trials & (NABL accredited) Laboratory tests.
• Conducted several In-House and On Job Technical training to Technical Office staff and Shop floor Employees. 
• Worked as a Project Leader in “Project Shivalik” Phase 1 and 2 for Company’s Developmental Product or NPD “Monolithic Insulation Joint (MIJ)”. MIJ is a pipeline product that can be used as a Safety device in City distribution to Cross-country pipelines. I am involved in all project activities like planning of Prototype MIJs, Resources building, Vendor assessments, Procurement initiatives, Inspection & Testing, Painting planning, Welder Qualification, Documentation, Product Manual development, etc. It has been followed in Phase 2 for product range development of various sizes & pressure ratings. 
• Rework Monitoring System (RMS) implemented & corrective actions are taken to reduce rework percentage.
• 5 Why Analysis and LEAN manufacturing principles implemented for Rework reduction.
• Implementing and Maintaining QMS (Quality Management System) documentation as per ISO 9001:2015.
• Planning and Maintaining calibration of Instruments & Gauges as per calibration cycle.
• Customer, In-house and Vendors/Suppliers numerous Quality Audits conducted/handled to comply with ISO 9001:2015.
• Major Clients are SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions (Formerly known as General Electrical Water & Process Technologies), Burckhardt Compression, IGL, MNGL, CUGL, Adani and VaTech Wabag.

BBM Acoustic India Pvt. Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra                                   Oct. 2013 to Aug. 2015

Manager – Quality Assurance

• Working as a Head of Department (H.O.D.) of Quality Assurance.
• Plan, Monitor & Control entire Quality Assurance Departmental activities.
• Successfully leaded PED and CE Marking project of Discharge Silencers for Siemens at KGHM, AL Poland sites.
• Prepare ITP (Inspection & Test Plan)/QAP (Quality Assurance Plan) for various products as per the Customer’s requirement.
• Preparation of detailed MQP (Manufacturer’s Quality Plan) for In-house inspection to ensure a complete Quality Assurance system. 
• Inward Material Inspection, In-process Inspection, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) like PT, MT, RT, UT & VT, Final Inspection, Inspection at the Vendor end, Coating Inspection like Painting, Powder coating, Galvanizing, etc.
• Product inspection offer to TPI (Third Party Inspection) & Client.
• Preparation of WPS, PQR, WPQ as per applicable codes like ASME, AWS, EN, AS, DIN and acquire approval from TPI/Customer.
• Materials used Jobs are in Sheet Metal, Carbon Steel, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized coating, and pre-coated sheets.
• Documentation like Preparation of MHC (Material Heat Chart), Dimensional Inspection Reports, In-process/Stage Inspection Reports, NDT Reports, Paint Inspection Reports, etc.
• Acquired sound knowledge of International Standards & Codes ASME, ASNT, DIN, ISO, AS, API.
• Worked with exotic materials such as SA 335, SA 234, API 5L, etc.
• Developed Work Procedures for Inward Material Inspection, Storage & Handling of Welding Filler Material, Pneumatic Testing, Internal Inspection, etc.
• Steered several In-House and On Job Methodological training to Office staff and Workshop Personnel.
• Products are Acoustic Enclosures, Shrouds, Inlet & Exhaust Silencers, and Pressure Vessels for Refinery Projects, Steam silencers.
• Maintaining QMS documentation for ISO 9001:2008.
• Major clients were GE Oil & Gas, Linde, Alstom and Toshiba in Export Projects & BHEL, Siemens, BGR and Sterling Wilson for Domestic projects.

Tata BlueScope Steel Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra                                       Jan. 2013 to Oct. 2013.

Dy. Manager - Quality Assurance

• Working as a Head of Department (H.O.D.) of Quality Assurance.
• Inspection of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) products.
• Stage inspections at various stages like Fitment inspection, Final inspection & Painting inspection.
• Inspection planning, Documentation control, Supporting ISO 9001:2008 documentation.
• Navigated some Internal and on-Job Procedural Training for Staff Members and Factory Personnel.
• Maintaining calibration of instruments & gauges as per calibration cycle.
• Handling in-house Laboratory functions of Load Testing machine, surface finish tester, Profile projector, CMM, Hardness tester, etc. 
• Material Test Certificate review as per Code & Standards requirements.
• Plan & Monitor NDT activity as per ITP requirements.
• Inspection at Vendor’s place, Monitor & Analysis of Rework, Action plan for continual improvement.
• Preparation Quality Dossier.
• Weekly Rework Analysis, Monitoring rework trends, Effective rework reduction, data presentation (Pareto Chart) to Top Management.
• Coordination with Client inspection & Third-Party Inspection agency.
• Monitoring effective use of WPS, PQR & WPQ.
• Use of AWS, ASME, SSPC, MBMA & DIN standards/ codes.

BBM Acoustic India Pvt. Ltd., Pune, Maharashtra                                    Jan. 2009 to Jan. 2013

Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance

• Working as a Head of Department (H.O.D.) of Quality Assurance.
• Plan, Monitor & Control entire Quality Assurance Departmental activities.
• Prepare ITP (Inspection & Test Plan)/QAP (Quality Assurance Plan) for various products as per the Customer’s requirement.
• Inward Material Inspection, In-process Inspection, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) like PT, MT, RT, UT & VT, Final Inspection, Inspection at the Vendor end, Coating Inspection like Painting, Powder coating, Galvanizing, etc.
• Product inspection along with TPI (Third Party Inspection) & Client.
• Navigated several In-House and On Job Methodological training for Office staff and Workshop Personnel.
• Preparation of WPS, PQR, WPQ as per applicable codes like ASME, AWS, EN, AS, DIN and acquire approval from TPI/Customer.
• Materials used Jobs are in Sheet Metal, Carbon Steel, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized coating, and Pre-coated sheets.
• Documentation like Preparation of MHC (Material Heat Chart), Dimensional Inspection Reports, In-process/Stage Inspection Reports, NDT Reports, Paint Inspection Reports, etc.
• Acquired sound knowledge of International Standards & Codes ASME, ASNT, DIN, ISO, AS.
• Developed Work Procedures for Inward Material Inspection, Storage & Handling of Welding Filler Material, Pneumatic Testing, Internal Inspection, etc.
• Products are Acoustic Enclosures, Shrouds, Inlet & Exhaust Silencers, and Pressure Vessels for Refinery Projects, Steam silencers.
• Maintaining documentation for Inspection of the jobs/ products as a designated agency at the Client location (as a third-party inspector).
• Stage Inspection and Final Inspection of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Piping Skids, Tanks, Distillation columns, Structural Steel as per IS, ASME, BS & AWS code.
• Visual Inspection, Pneumatic Testing, Hydro Testing, Welding Fit-up stages, Surface Preparation and Painting, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Final Inspection stages.
• Several NDT Practical Trainings were conducted for the Organisation.
• Witnessing & preparing documentation WPS, PQR and WPQ for our Clients.
• Raw material and Brought out Item inspection for our clients.
• ISO 9001:2008.
• Our clients are Siemens, NeM, CMI, and Fujairah in Export Projects & BHEL and Wartsila Navy for Domestic projects.

Insight Quality Services, Pune, Maharashtra                                          Dec. 2005 to Dec. 2008

Senior Welding Inspector

• Inspection of the jobs/ products as a designated agency at the Client location (as a third-party inspector).
• Stage Inspection and Final Inspection of Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Piping Skids, Tanks, Distillation columns, Structural Steel as per IS, ASME, BS & AWS code.
• Visual Inspection, Pneumatic Testing, Hydro Testing, Welding Fit-up stages, Surface Preparation and Painting, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Final Inspection stages,
• NDT Practical Training conducted for the Organisation.
• Witnessing & preparing documentation WPS, PQR and WPQ for our Clients.
• Raw material and Brought out Item inspection for our clients.

1. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering May 2001 MSBTE, Mumbai.

2. Associate Member of Institution of Engineers, AMIE (Bachelor’s Degree) – Pursuing