ARUN KUMAR SIVASANKARA PILLAI
Petroleum Inspector
Experienced Petroleum Inspector, Cargo Surveyor, Marine Inspector, and Electrical QC Inspector with over 12 years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, and construction industries. Skilled in petroleum product inspection, cargo quantity verification, bunker surveys, STS operations, blending supervision, and quality control. Committed to delivering safe, accurate, and efficient inspection services, maintaining highest quality standards.
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Work Experience
Petroleum Inspector
Delta Marine Service
Apr 2014 — Sep 2018Mangalore, India
- Conducted inspections of petroleum products during loading and discharge operations
- Performed shore tank inspections and quantity verification
- Conducted petroleum tanker loading and discharge surveys
- Prepared inspection reports and survey documentation
- Contributed to efficient vessel and terminal inspection activities
Electrical QC Inspector
Kumyang Electrical Construction Co. Ltd.
Oct 2018 — Mar 2022Karbala, Iraq
- Conducted quality inspections of electrical and instrumentation installations
- Inspected cable installations, cable tray systems, lighting systems, and grounding systems
- Coordinated with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams
- Participated in quality audits and punch-list clearance activities
- Assisted with pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
Petroleum Inspector / Cargo Surveyor
Geo-Chem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Aug 2022 — Sep 2023Mangalore, India
- Conducted inspections of petroleum products, chemicals, bitumen, and edible oils
- Supervised bitumen tanker loading and discharge operations
- Performed cargo sampling and measurement activities
- Prepared survey reports and inspection certificates
- Ensured compliance with inspection procedures and safety requirements
Petroleum Inspector
Global Spec Marine Service
Aug 2023 — Aug 2024Hamriyah, UAE
- Conducted inspections of petroleum products, petrochemicals, and LPG cargoes
- Executed shore tank inspections and quantity verification
- Participated in LPG tanker Ship-to-Ship transfer operations
- Supervised vessel-side and shore-side blending operations
- Delivered accurate survey documentation and cargo measurement records
Petroleum Inspector
AmSpec Middle East Inspection and Testing
Aug 2024 — PresentCurrentHamriyah, UAE
- Conduct inspections and surveys of crude oil, petroleum products, petrochemicals, and marine fuels
- Perform vessel loading, discharge, and transfer operation inspections
- Execute On-Hire and Off-Hire bunker quantity surveys onboard vessels
- Supervise vessel-side and shore-side blending activities
- Prepare inspection reports, certificates, and operational documentation
Skills
Inspection & Survey OperationsPetroleum Product InspectionCargo Surveying & Marine InspectionBunker Quantity SurveysCargo Quantity DeterminationShore Tank Inspection & GaugingVessel Loading & Discharge OperationsShip-to-Ship (STS) OperationsCargo Transfer MonitoringBlending Operations SupervisionTank Farm OperationsTerminal & Jetty OperationsMeasurement & StandardsTank Gauging, Sounding & UllagingQuantity Verification & Loss ControlCargo Sampling ProceduresASTM StandardsAPI StandardsIP StandardsShore Tank MeasurementCargo DocumentationInspection ReportingElectrical & Quality ControlElectrical Inspection & TestingElectrical & Instrumentation Installation InspectionQuality Assurance & Quality ControlGrounding Systems InspectionCable Installation InspectionLighting Systems InspectionPre-Commissioning & Commissioning SupportSoft SkillsCommunication & TeamworkClient & Stakeholder CoordinationProblem SolvingTechnical ReportingTime ManagementAttention to DetailAdaptabilitySafety & HSE Compliance
Education
Diploma in Process Control Instrumentation
SiiT, Kerala, India
Certifications
IFIA Certified Petroleum Inspector (Certificate No. 149984)
Languages
English
Professional
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Intermediate
Hindi
Basic
Awards & Accomplishments
Over 12 years of experience in petroleum inspection, cargo surveying, marine inspection, and electrical quality control.
Extensive experience in petroleum products, petrochemicals, chemicals, LPG, bitumen, edible oils, and marine fuel inspections.
Experienced in Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations, bunker quantity surveys, blending supervision, and cargo quantity determination.
Worked across UAE, Iraq, and India in oil & gas, petrochemical, marine, and construction sectors.