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Registration: 14.01.2026

Romano Pagdonsolan

Specialization: Welding, Piping, Tank & Structural Inspection
— CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector (Certificate # 450089, Valid until October 29, 2026). — Over 27 years of extensive experience on various heavy construction projects: mining plants, oil & gas, LNG, and plant shutdowns (TAR). — Experience in EPC companies on Greenfield and Brownfield sites; developing and qualifying new WPS/PQR and welders (WQT). — Strong background in welding, piping, tanks, structures, and non-destructive testing (NDT). — Broad exposure to all aspects of construction and quality control related to welding: fabrication, piping erection, tie-ins, hot tapping on live gas lines and oil tanks, cryogenic piping in seismic zones, thermite welding. — Providing technical support in welding and NDT matters. Conversant with ASTM, ASME, and API code requirements. — Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Highly prioritizes workplace safety at all times. Additional Training & Certifications: — CSWIP (The Welding Institute): Certified Welding Inspector 3.1, #450089 (Valid until 29.10.2026). — ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing): Level II in RT (until 04.2026), UT (until 06.2026), MT (until 07.2026), PT (until 07.2026). — Philippine Welding Society (PWS): Welding Inspector's Course, 1994. — Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI): UT & RT Level II Certification, 1995. — Babcock Hitachi K.K.: Technical Training in Welding & NDT (Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Tanks, Piping), Hiroshima, Japan, 1996.
Surface Modeling MDR Power Plant Design Petrochemical Engineer Pipeline Construction Plant Simulation API 6A ASME Standards Welding Welding Engineer Leveling Instruments Plant Design Piping design ASTM Standards Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams Boiler design Code Compliance Flow Modeling Onshore Wind Refining Technology Well Control Punch Lists Ultrasonic Inspection Steel Structures Radiographic Inspection Magnetic Particle Testing Qualification requirements Piping Systems Engineering Reporting Mining Engineering Visual control tools QAQC Module Efficiency Analysis Subcontractor Management LNG Petrochemical Plant Design Golf Course Architecture LPG Boiler installation Sage
— CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector (Certificate # 450089, Valid until October 29, 2026). — Over 27 years of extensive experience on various heavy construction projects: mining plants, oil & gas, LNG, and plant shutdowns (TAR). — Experience in EPC companies on Greenfield and Brownfield sites; developing and qualifying new WPS/PQR and welders (WQT). — Strong background in welding, piping, tanks, structures, and non-destructive testing (NDT). — Broad exposure to all aspects of construction and quality control related to welding: fabrication, piping erection, tie-ins, hot tapping on live gas lines and oil tanks, cryogenic piping in seismic zones, thermite welding. — Providing technical support in welding and NDT matters. Conversant with ASTM, ASME, and API code requirements. — Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Highly prioritizes workplace safety at all times. Additional Training & Certifications: — CSWIP (The Welding Institute): Certified Welding Inspector 3.1, #450089 (Valid until 29.10.2026). — ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing): Level II in RT (until 04.2026), UT (until 06.2026), MT (until 07.2026), PT (until 07.2026). — Philippine Welding Society (PWS): Welding Inspector's Course, 1994. — Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI): UT & RT Level II Certification, 1995. — Babcock Hitachi K.K.: Technical Training in Welding & NDT (Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Tanks, Piping), Hiroshima, Japan, 1996.
Surface Modeling MDR Power Plant Design Petrochemical Engineer Pipeline Construction Plant Simulation API 6A ASME Standards Welding Welding Engineer Leveling Instruments Plant Design Piping design ASTM Standards Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams Boiler design Code Compliance Flow Modeling Onshore Wind Refining Technology Well Control Punch Lists Ultrasonic Inspection Steel Structures Radiographic Inspection Magnetic Particle Testing Qualification requirements Piping Systems Engineering Reporting Mining Engineering Visual control tools QAQC Module Efficiency Analysis Subcontractor Management LNG Petrochemical Plant Design Golf Course Architecture LPG Boiler installation Sage

Skills

Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Visual Testing
Welding Inspection
Radiographic Testing
Ultrasonic Testing
Magnetic Particle Testing
Liquid Penetrant Testing
Code Compliance
WPS/PQR/WQT Development

Work experience

Senior QA/QC Inspector
05.2024 - 08.2025 |S3 Kansanshi Expansion & Plant Upgrade Project. Solwezi, Zambia (Northwestern Province)
QA/QC
● Supervision and coordination of NDT subcontractor for scheduling and evaluation of RT, MPI, and UT results. ● Overseeing subcontractor's construction welding, piping, and structural teams for tanks (API-650), thickeners, process piping, trestles, and primary crusher. ● Preparing, qualifying, witnessing, and certifying WQT for all project welders; producing PQR and pWPS for INCONEL 600 and ZECOR materials. ● Client walk-down inspections / handover of piping subsystems, punch listing.
Senior Welding / Piping & Structural Inspector
08.2023 - 04.2024 |Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila Incorporated Kent-Ampol Future Fuel Desulphurization Project
QA/QC
● Quality control of weld and NDT during modular fabrication and yard erection to meet client expectations. ● Coordinating with client and third-party representatives for PQT, WQT, and structural steel fabrication/erection.
Senior Welding Inspector - LNG Tank (CBI) & Marine/Jetty Construction
09.2022 - 07.2023 |Philippine LNG Import Terminal Project (LNG Tank) & Marine/Jetty Offshore Construction
QA/QC
● Oversaw welding inspection activities for LNG tank construction and offshore structural installation (berthings, moorings, topsides, jackets). ● Liaised with subcontractor (CBI-McDermott), attended quality meetings, and ensured code compliance.
Senior Piping & Welding Inspector
08.2020 - 08.2022 |Thai Oil Clean Fuel Modular Assembly Project
QA/QC
● Monitored weld quality and NDT during module fabrication and erection. ● Conducted WQT & PQR. Reviewed welding procedures and documentation. ● Verified design and test pressures against line lists and pipe specifications. ● Inspected and released fabricated pipe spools for painting and erection, ensuring ISO and NDT compliance.
Senior SMP QC Multi-Discipline Tank Inspector
02.2020 - 08.2020 |Volatile Hydrocarbon Tank Construction Project
QA/QC
● Reviewed material MTCs and chemical/mechanical properties during receiving inspection. ● Conducted painting inspection: DFT, climatic conditions, surface profile, abrasive tests, chloride contamination. ● Performed dimensional and layout inspections. Supported construction team compliance.
Senior QC Welding & Piping Inspector
11.2019 - 02.2020 |JG Summit Petrochemicals Group OSBL Stage 1 Expansion & TAR Project
QA/QC
● Monitored piping and structural fabrication activities. ● Performed test package review, line checking, punch listing, bolt torqueing inspection, witnessed hydro testing. ● Identified quality issues and determined solutions.
Senior QC Welding & Piping Inspector
02.2018 - 12.2018 |Egyptian Refinery Plant Construction Project
QA/QC
● Prepared and reviewed test packages. Inspected steam tracing installation. ● Ensured timely submission of test package inspections. Supervised punch list closure.
Piping, Welding & Structural Inspector
08.2015 - 10.2017 |300 MW Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant & Copper Mining Process Plant Construction
QA/QC
● Conducted daily safety reviews and provided 3-week look-ahead schedules. ● Performed daily site surveillance of welders, ensuring quality and safety. ● Verified consumables and technical requirements. Ensured ITP compliance. Conducted PQR and WQT.
Welding, Piping & Structural Inspector
10.2013 - 05.2015 |Copper Mining Plant Construction Project
QC
● Supervised direct and subcontractor welding teams and QC for assembly of semi-mobile crushing plants, piping, shovel, and truck assembly.
Welding & Piping Inspector
01.2012 - 07.2013 |PNG-LNG (AGRP) Accelerated Gas Project
QA/QC
● Supervised construction personnel to ensure quality, safety, and schedule. ● Prepared daily weld parameter sheets. Conducted receiving inspection of materials and painting inspection. ● Compiled final project documentation (MDR).
LNG Tank, Welding & Piping Inspector
10.2010 - 02.2011 |Angola Liquefied Natural Gas Tanks & Associated Piping Project
QA/QC
● Managed welding team performance and output. ● Ensured NDT and project specification compliance for LNG tank liner plates, piping, and structural steel.
QA/QC Superintendent
09.2009 - 03.2010 |Main Oil Terminal Tank Construction Project
QA/QC
● Supervised 8 QC coordinators (Welding, Mechanical, Painting, Civil). ● Monitored daily QA/QC activities, documentation, and construction progress. ● Liaised with subcontractors and PMC/owner to resolve quality issues (NCRs, deviations, TQs).
LNG Tank, Welding & Piping Inspector
12.2006 - 07.2009 |Total Yemen Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Project
QA/QC
● Supervised subcontractor activities for LNG tank and piping inspection, above and below ground. ● Reviewed and approved test packages, subcontractor documentation, welding procedures, and welder qualifications. ● Interpreted RT films.
QA/QC Supervisor
07.2006 - 11.2006 |Total Yemen Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Project
QA/QC
● Responsible for overall control of QC activities and supervision. ● Monitored implementation of ITP, method statements, quality procedures, and related documentation.
Senior QC Welding, Piping & Tank Inspector
04.2005 - 06.2005 |Various Oil & Gas Projects in Yemen
API-650, QA/QC
● Identified welding requirements and ensured quality during construction of storage tanks (API-650), pipelines, wellheads. ● Prepared WPS, PQR, WQT, as-built drawings, and piping test packs.
Senior Pipeline QC Welding & Coating Inspector
04.2004 - 11.2004 |Canadian Nexen Petroleum Yemen
QA/QC
● Provided technical support for pipeline welding and coating (shrink sleeve) activities, holiday testing. ● Performed weld inspection, welder qualification, coating inspection. Issued NDT clearances. ● Monitored weld parameters for hot tapping/live line welding.
QC Welding / Piping Inspector
09.2003 - 12.2003 |Takreer Refinery Expansion Project
QA/QC
● Monitored piping and welding progress for compliance with project specs. ● Performed weld mapping and spooling from ISO drawings. Tracked weld defect rates and welder performance.
QC Senior Pipeline Inspector
07.2002 - 08.2003 |Fujairah Water & Power Pipeline Project
QC
● Monitored and inspected pipeline welding activities (mainline, tie-ins, repairs) on 64" twin lines and associated facilities. ● Ensured compliance with welding procedures and project specifications.
QC Welding / Piping Inspector
12.1999 - 12.2022 |Shurtan Gas & Chemical Complex Project
QC
● Verified use of correct welding procedures, specifications, and qualified welders throughout construction. ● Assisted construction staff in understanding project specification requirements.
QC Welding / Piping Inspector
06.1999 - 10.1999 |Vepo (Phalai) Power Plant Construction Project
QA/QC
● Ensured all welding activities complied with procedures, drawings, and project specs. ● Checked welding progress, NDT, fit-up, and performed visual/dimensional inspections.
NDT Technician (Trainee)
10.1996 - 12.1996 |Babcock Hitachi K.K.
QA/QC
● Underwent extensive theoretical and technical training in welding, tanks, piping, and NDT inspection for power plant boiler manufacturing.

Educational background

Mechanical. Automotive Technology
1988 - 1991
Pablo Bourbon Memorial Institute of Technology

Languages

EnglishProficient