CV, South Africa Based QC Inspection Coordinator, Supervisor

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Serial No: 17930

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Skills keywords: iso qms, welding inspection

Current location:  George, South Africa - View on map

Nationality: South African

Spoken languages: english

Qualifications/Training

03-1993 Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), ASNT-TC-1A, Level II

03-1993 Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), ASNT-TC-1A, Level II

11-1993 Radiographic Testing (RT), ASNT-TC-1A, Level II

03-1993 Industrial Radiation Safety, Pretoria Technikon

04-1998 Personal Authority P0792, Department of Health

07-1998 Radiographic Testing (RT), SAQCC, Level I

10-2000 Competent Person Pressure Vessels – SAIW passed exam

03-2002 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) – SAQCC, Level I

05-2004 Phased Array Technology (PAUT) – Harfang Quebec, CA

01-2007 Automatic Ultrasonic Interpretation (AUT) (Shaw Pipeline)

02-2006 CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector – TWI

11-2007 Renewed 06-2012 CSWIP 3.2 + RT Interpretation L3 Snr Welding Inspector – TWI

04-2008 CSWIP MPAUT Level 2 (Phased Array) – TWI

02-2013 TWI Registered Senior Welding Inspector EngTech TechWeld I

02-2013 UK Engineering Counsel – Engineering Technician, 602523

11-2013 CSWIP WQC Coordinators – TWI SEA

Career Summary

Implementation/Audit of ISO 9001:2008 QMS series

Implementation/Audit of OSHA safety systems

Specialised NDT Systems : 02/02/1992 to 03/03/1994, NDT Technician / Office Administrator

Independent NDT Contractor: 01/04/1994 to 28/02/1996, Level II NDT Technician

Unit Inspection : 01/03/1996 to 30/12/1999, Supervisor, Co-ordinator, LII NDT Technician

4 years Offshore – Mossgas now PetroSA FA Platform

High Profile Inspection CP : 28/01/2000 to 13/02/2012, Manager, Ops. Director, Managing Director

Abet Inspection : 28/01/2002 to 13/02/2012, Senior Welding Inspector

Client Quality Rep. : 13/02/2012 to present, QA/QC Supervisor, Senior Welding (02-2012 to PRESENT) Inspector, Welding Specialist, Inspection/NDT Management / Coordinator

Technical Activities / Duties include:

• Chairing Management, Information, Safety, Progress, Kick off and Pre-fabrication meetings.

• Reviewing Quality Management systems and audits.

• Conduct monthly Quality/Safety Inspections.

• Control the calibration and maintenance of Inspection equipment.

• Arrange training needs to develop Inspection personnel.

• Audit and control all NDE/Inspection activities.

• Implementing accreditation systems (ISO, SANAS)

• Incident investigations, corrective action and preventative measures.

• Manage/supervise Inspectors and NDT personnel (Petrochemical Plants on/offshore).

• Performing internal quality audits on control of equipment, materials, consumables, and qualifications, WPS, PQR, ITP/QCP and Manufacturing Data Records etc.

• Completion and follow up of Quality related NCR’s, Concessions and Close-outs.

• Performance of QA/QC surveillance inspections, i.e.: –

– Source inspection working with procurement to assess preferred suppliers

– PED/PER/ATEX conformity assessments

– Review of personnel qualifications, drawings, Isometrics and scope

– Ensuring the role out of QCP/ITP including hold points

– Ensuring that the correct welding equipment and consumables are used

– Verifying that certified material and calibrated equipment are used

– Monitoring essential variables during welding processes

– Confirming NDT requirements and issuing NDT completion Certificates.

– Final visual inspection and acceptance

– Witness pressure testing (where applicable)

– Review final data packages

• Review statutory inspections and new fabrication/repair inspections on heat exchangers, boilers, pressure vessels and pressurized piping systems (in-service and new build).

• Verifying mechanical tests (Impact, Tensile, Side/Face Bends, All Weld, Macro and Hardness).

• Witnessing of pressure tests.

• Witness of Pre and Post weld heat treatment.

• Performing statutory/dimensional inspections on new and repaired welded pressure components.

• Witnessing, Review and Hold points on NDT, Inspection, Mechanical and welding activities.

• Arrange consultation on specialized welding, NDT or Inspection applications.

• Ensure adherence to project specifications, codes of construction and contract requirements.

• Review Manufacturing Record Books and sign off Certificates of Compliance.

Financial Activities (Experience based):

• Assist in Tenders and quotation reviews

• Advise procurement on technical requirements and deliverables

• Assist in Internal/external financial/procurement audits

• Ensure that all statutory/legal/certification requirements are met

QA/QC COORDINATION Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Monitoring Contractor QA/QC activities and giving guidance/induction training to the Contractors QA/QC Teams in line with the Project Quality Plan.

• Advising Construction/Project Manager, and Head of QA/QC regarding any quality critical issues

• Arranging and managing Client QA/QC activities and overseeing Execution Contractor’s QA/QC activities performing direct intervention if necessary.

• Reviewing Contractor’s QA/QC deliverables, analysing and resolving issues emerging during the QA/QC activities

• Reviewing and approving Contractor’s QA/QC Documentation/Dossiers

• Reviewing Contractor’s QA/QC plans and procedures to verify if they comply with contractual obligations.

• Reviewing Contractor’s QA/QC Site Organization to assess its adequacy and effectiveness to address all quality issues.

• Reviewing records of internal and external Audits performed by the Contractor.

• Facilitating Client audits on the Contractor, their Suppliers and Subcontractors

• Assessing adequacy and competence of Contractor Quality Organization at the Construction sites to assure that the applicable quality standards are achieved.

• Verifying that Contractors Quality Personnel are in possession of valid qualifications related to the function performed and verifying measuring/testing equipment calibrations

• Support the Head of QA/QC with other quality related activities e.g. DCC related activities

• Monitor KPI’s including customer satisfaction, close-out of NCR’s and corrective/preventative measures, repair/rework rates, audit findings and recommend early warnings and improvement opportunities.

• Provide QA/QC weekly and monthly reports as directed by the Head of QA/QC or Project Manager

Recent Project Roles:

PetroSA Project Ikhwezi (Feb 2013-present):
Client QA/QC Principle Inspector/Coordinator for Subsea Pipeline, Topside modifications, hook-up to new subsea pipeline and commissioning onshore/onboard the FA Platform

PetroSA Project Ikhwezi (Oct-Dec 2012):
Client QA/QC Supervisor onboard the Allseas Audacia Pipelaying Barge. 40km Subsea CRA gas pipelines from FO Fields to FA Platform.

Sasol Refinery Shutdown (Aug-Sept2012): Client Welding Specialist at Sasol Piping and Re-tube workshops Pressure Vessels/Heat Exchanger new fabrication and repairs.

PetroSA Refinery (Jul-Aug 2012)
Senior Client welding inspector on Unit 06 Turnaround including pipeline replacements, Reformer re-tubing and vessel repairs.

Eskom (Mar-May 2012) :
Senior Client QA/QC Inspector overseeing Alstom (France) – Bellow replacement Koeberg Nuclear Power Station project Maintenance Support Services pipe/valve replacements, weld repairs of various vessel components

Engen Refinery TA (Oct-Dec 2011)
Managing Director for Blanket NDT service provider to Engen , EPCMs and EPCs

Sasol Refinery Shutdown (Aug-Sept 2011)
Client Welding Specialist at Sasol Piping and Re-tube workshops managing EPCMs and EPCs.

General PV/Boiler Inspections : Western Cape, SA – Client Lead AIA Inspector for major food, beverage (FMCGs) and wood industries.

New King Shaka Int. Airport (Jan – Jun 2010)
Client Lead AIA Inspector Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) on Jet Fuel Hydrant System (Tank Farm, underground pipelines, valve chambers, sub-stations and parking hydrant points.

PetroSA Shutdown (Oct/Nov 09) :
Reforming Unit – Client Lead Welding and RBI Inspector

Sasol Refinery Shutdown (Aug/Sep 2009)
Gasification Unit – Client Senior QC Supervisor

ORCA FPSO Recertification Project
Client QA/QC Co-ordinator managing all EPCMs and EPCs on (Sept. 2007 – Feb. 2008) project including final evaluation of results

Lourelay Pipe-laying Barge (2005)
Client QA/QC Inspector including AUT interpretation on PetroSA (Allseas) subs-sea pipeline. Allseas Rotterdam visit included PLV/AUT training and vendor Audits/Inspections.

EIL – Adgas (UAE) (2004, 2005)
Senior NDT/Inspection Coordinator for Adgas on Das Island Refinery Shutdown