Arash Babaei
Technical Inspector & Expeditor
📍 Regensburg, Germany / Available for worldwide assignments
About Arash Babaei
Highly experienced Technical Inspector & Expeditor with over 20 years of proven expertise in third-party inspection, quality assurance, and project expediting for major oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation projects worldwide.
Over two decades of hands-on field experience conducting factory acceptance tests (FAT), in-process inspections, welding inspections, and vendor surveillance at manufacturers across Germany, Europe, and globally.
Simultaneously active with five international inspection firms, covering assignments for leading energy companies including Siemens Energy, ADNOC, BASF, QatarEnergy, and BP. Deep expertise in rotating mechanical equipment, electrical switchgear, pressure systems, piping, and NDT - certified ASNT Level II in UT, RT, and PT.
Core Competencies
- Compressors (Axial, Reciprocating, Centrifugal) - API 617 / ISO 10438
- Pumps (Reciprocating, Power, Rotary) - API 610 / DIN EN ISO 5199
- Turbines (Impulse, Reaction, Gravity) - ISO 3977
- Gearboxes, Couplings, Vorecon units
- Electric Motors - IEC standards
- Filters - EN 1822, EN 779
- UT - Ultrasonic Testing (ASNT Level II)
- RT - Radiographic Testing (ASNT Level II)
- PT - Penetrant Testing (ASNT Level II)
- MT - Magnetic Particle Testing
- ET - Eddy Current Testing
- VT - Visual Testing
- GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear)
- HV Surge Arresters & Protection Devices
- Disconnectors & Earthing Switches
- FAT, iFAT, function & routine tests
- High voltage, dielectric & insulation tests
- Wiring, cabling & software check
- Pressure Vessels - ASME Sec. VIII
- Boilers & Heat Exchangers - ISO 15547
- Pipes (SMLS, Welded, Cladded, Duplex SS)
- Valves (Globe, Ball, Control, Butterfly, Relief)
- API 598 / API 6D / ASME B16.34
- Pressure & leakage testing
- WPS / PQR review - ASME IX, DIN 15607
- Fit-up, preheat, inter-pass temperature control
- Post-weld visual inspection & hardness tests
- Tensile, Impact, Bending, Creep tests
- Coating - ISO 12944 / NACE MR0175
- Hot galvanizing thickness measurement
- Third-party inspection & expediting
- ITP / QCP verification & compliance
- Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) supervision
- MTC review & materials documentation
- Pre-shipment & loading supervision
- HSE policy implementation
Professional Employment
Currently active with five international inspection and expediting firms simultaneously, conducting assignments on behalf of major global energy clients.
- Third-party inspection of rotating equipment, pressure vessels, and valves at European manufacturers
- Factory Acceptance Test supervision and performance run test witnessing
- ITP / QCP review, dimensional and visual inspection, MTC document review
- Pre-shipment and loading supervision for international oil & gas and energy projects
- Expediting and inspection services for oil & gas and petrochemical clients globally
- Vendor surveillance and progress monitoring at European manufacturers
- Welding inspection: fit-up, preheat, inter-pass temperature, post-weld visual
- Inspection of pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers per API/ASME standards
- HSE policy implementation and compliance verification
- Non-destructive examination coordination (UT, RT, MT, PT, VT)
- Project management and expediting for valve procurement across European suppliers
- Valve inspection per API 598, API 6D, ASME B16.34, EN 12266
- Client liaison and progress reporting for major oil & gas operators
- Inspection at European and Asian manufacturers on behalf of major energy clients
- Quality Control Plan verification and incoming material inspection
- Coating and painting inspection per ISO 12944 / NACE MR0175
- Third-party inspection and expediting services for oil & gas and industrial projects
- Vendor surveillance and progress monitoring at European manufacturers
- ITP / QCP review and compliance verification
- Inspection and expediting services for energy sector clients in the Middle East region
- Factory Acceptance Test supervision at European and Asian manufacturers
- Quality Control Plan verification and materials documentation review
- Inspection assignments for North Sea energy clients and UK-based operators
- Rotating equipment, pressure vessels and piping inspection per API/ASME standards
- Pre-shipment and loading supervision for international energy projects
Certifications & Credentials
Flagship Assignments
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