QA/QC Inspector (QA/QC Inspector)

1^st July 2023 to 15^th October 2023,(Plant Maintenance Turn Around)

1^st July 2022 to 15^th October 2022.(Plant Maintenance Turn Around)

1^st April 2013 to 30^th August 2013. (Plant Maintenance Turn Around)

1^st July 2012 to 30^th September 2012. (Plant Maintenance Turn Around)

Inspection on all pressurized piping, heat exchangers, pressure vessel inspection and structural steel. Reviewing and compiling of code data books from begin to end. Ensuring that all work conducted is according to QMS system, QCP / ITP and code data requirements. Various NDT methods used UT, RT, MPI, PT, Eddy Current, Pressure Testing; Codes used ASME IX / VIII, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, API 510, and AWS D1.1

Ensuring that all welding parameters are followed including but not limited to Heat treatment procedure’s, TC locations, De gassing.

Co coordinating of all various inspection activities from begin to end including inspectors, RT bookings and Safety clearance of required personnel before window period, liaising with the relevant parties needed and final pressure testing witnessing conducted accordingly to QMS and code.

Inspection on all pressurized piping, heat exchangers, pressure vessel inspection and structural steel. Reviewing and compiling of code data books from begin to end. Ensuring that all work conducted is according to QMS system and code data requirements. Various NDT methods used UT, RT, MPI, PT, Eddy Current, Pressure Testing; Codes used ASME IX / VIII, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, API 510 / 570, and AWS D1.1

Co coordinating of all various inspection activities from begin to end including inspectors, RT bookings and Safety clearance of required personnel before window period, liaising with the relevant parties needed and final pressure testing witnessing conducted accordingly to QMS and code.

Compiling of all quality related documentation according to relevant code of construction in use, conducting all vendor and in house inspections, corrosion protection inspection, fabrication and welding inspection, compiling and reviewing of code data files, booking of relevant NDT test methods in use according to code of construction, verifying contractor qualifications and certifications. Full set up and review of QMS system. All quality documentation were in line to ISO 9001 – 2015.Codes of construction in use were AWS D1.1 2015, ASME IX, ASME B31.1

Compiling of all quality related documentation according to relevant code of construction in use, conducting all vendor and in house inspections, corrossion protection inspection, fabrication and welding inspection, compiling and reviewing of code data files, booking of relevant NDT test methods in use according to code of construction, verifying contractor qualifactions and certifications.Full set up and review of QMS system.All quality documentation were in line to ISO 9001 – 2015.Codes of construction in use were AWS D1.1 2015, ASME IX, ASME B31.1

Compiling of all quality related documentation according to relevant code of construction in use, conducting all vendor and in house inspections, corrosion protection inspection, fabrication and welding inspection, compiling and reviewing of code data files, booking of relevant NDT test methods in use according to code of construction, verifying contractor qualifactions and certifications.

Full set up and review of QMS system.All quality documentation were in line to ISO 9001 – 2015.Codes of construction in use were AWS D1.1 2015, ASME IX, ASME B31.1

Verifying the correct scope of work, conducting all relevant NDE’s applicable before and after welding. Preparing all code data packs accordingly for review. Verifying all heat treatment QCP’s according to the relevant code in use. Monitor all heat treatment activities before, during and after welding and timeously. Various exotic materials and thicknesses worked on big bore and small bore piping. Controlling of all welding activities including hot boxes, welding consumables, hot grinding. Ensuring that all work meets the relevant code in use. Codes used BS EN 12952 -2 /3, ASME IX.NDT methods used acid etching, MPI, PT, Boris cope, UT, RT.

Conducting vendor inspection ensuring contractor adheres to all contractual agreements, Co coordinating inspection activities from begin to end and Liaising with Clients.TQM management and ensuring compliance to quality code standards. QMS consulting done as required.

Consulting on the relevant code in use and as to what is acceptable and not, reviewing of code data books accordingly and consulting with contractors as to how to correct their QMS including ISO 9001:2015, 14001 & 18001. Various NDT Methods used UT, RT, MPI, UT, Acid Etching, Pressure Testing, Trial and Assembly, signing off all relevant hold points and a full daily comprehensive report on vendors, sub suppliers inspected/visited for the day and their findings. Various different boiler exotic materials and thickness worked on including austhentic stainless steel ALXN. Coordinating inspection activities from begin to end. And Liaising with Clients. Complete TQM system auditing and final accepting and despatching of goods accordingly to drawing, QMS and code data requirements. Various Stainless piping projects and pressure but not limited to Ducting, Structural Steel, Conveyors, Rubber lining inspection, Galvanizing, various different gear box inspection, conveyor rolls and steel idlers. Ensuring that all requirements are met prior to despatching including various NDT methods and code data book requirements. Codes used BS EN 12952 /3, ASME IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, AWS D1.1, API 510, and API 650.

Early Employment 

De Beers Venetia Underground Project – (Mining)

Genrec – Murray and Roberts – IQS International

Johannesburg Wadeville

1^st February 2015 to 31^stMay 2015. (Project)

Senior Inspector / Quality Management Specialist / Vendor Inspector.

Daily inspection of various Structural steels and production status updates, reviewing of final code data books for acceptance according to code and client requirements. Daily report writing on work in progress and tonnage released, Liaising accordingly with all the relevant site inspectors and site visits to ensure all fabricated items meet the requirements on site accordingly and raising non-conformances where applicable.

NDT methods used UT, RT, MPI, and PT; Codes used ASME IX, AWS D1.1, and ASME B31.1.

Eskom Medupi Power Station (Power Generation – Oil & Gas)

Lesedi Nuclear Services – IQS International

Limpopo Lephalale, Ellisras South Africa

1^st June 2014 to 31^stJanuary 2015. (Project)

Senior Inspector / Quality Manager

Auxiliary Cooling, Piping big bore & small bore complete scope of work from ground phase. GA drawing, P &ID drawing, valves, strainers, pumps, bellows, compressor house piping full in stallion and commissioning of the project, reviewing and compiling of code data files accordingly to code in use, Reviewing NDT reports, pressure testing the applicable lines and final presentation of fabrication work to clients approved inspection authority.

Complete TQM management & auditing was conducted.

NDT methods used UT, RT, MPI, and PT; Codes used ASME IX / VIII, AWS D1.1, and ASME B31.1.

Petro SA (Oil & Gas)

Mosel Baai South Africa – Abet Inspection

1^st September 2013 to 13^th December 2013. (Plant Maintenance Turn Around)

QA/QC Senior Inspector.

Inspection on all pressurized equipment as per scope of work and QCP -  including piping, heat exchangers, pressure vessel inspection and structural steel. Compiling data books from begin to end. Various exotic materials and thicknesses used, Various NDT methods used UT, RT, MPI, PT, Eddy Current, Pressure Testing, Codes used ASME IX / VIII, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, API 510, AWS D1.1.

Eskom Power Station (Power Generation – Oil & Gas)

Kriel – Mpumalanga South Africa – HNS Labour Brokers

1^st January 2013 to 30^th March 2013. (Plant Maintenance Turn Around)

QA/QC Senior Inspector

Verifying the correct scope of work and giving instructions to cut for in-service repairs to be conducted. Conducting all relevant NDE’s applicable before and after welding. Preparing all code data packs accordingly for review and acceptance according to QCP / QMS. Verifying all heat treatment QCP’s according to the relevant code in use. Monitor all heat treatment activities before, during and after welding and timeously. Various materials worked on and thickness  ensuring that all work meets the relevant code in use.QMS.Codes used BS EN 12952 -2 /3, ASME IX,B31.3,B31.1.NDT methods used acid etching, MPI, PT, Boris cope, UT, RT.

Eskom Power Station Boiler Tubing- Medupi Project (Power Generation – Oil & Gas)

DB Thermal-Robor Pipe Systems

Isando Johannesburg South Africa

3^rd January 2012 to June 2012. (Project)

QA/QC Inspection in house inspector

Inspection of all boiler tubes, NDT Methods used RT, MPI, UT and

Extrados, Intrados checks, Ball passage clearance, pressure testing, control all welding related activities from begin to end. Liaising with third party inspectors - Compiling of code data books - QCP / ITP. Codes used BS EN 12952 / 3, ASME IX, ASME 31.1, and B31.3

Tete Benga Project – Coal Handling Preparation Plant (Mining)

Sedgman Mining ltd / IQS international

Mozambique Africa - Tete

1^st September 2011 to 14^th December 2011. (Project)

QA/QC Inspection 3^rd Party Client Inspector

Reviewing and compiling of all code data packs structural steel and HP piping. Verifying and reviewing all NDT reports according to code in use, Paint inspection done accordingly using a DFT meter. Conducting conveyor inspection and final punching of equipment for commissioning.

Jewll Mining

Boksburg Johannesburg South Africa

3^rd March 2011 to 29^th August 2011. (Manufacturing & Production)

QA/QC Inspection in house Inspector

Flame proof inspector of all mining equipment, ensuring that all equipment manufactured is to specification and drawing. Reviewing and compiling of all code data packs.

Toyota S.A Motors

Isipingo Durban South Africa

5^th May 2005 to 30^th August 2010. (Manufacturing & Production)

QA/QC Inspection Supervisor.

Started off in the welding department as a tig and mig welder, gradually through the years I worked my way up to various departments whilst completing my studies. I have worked in the assembly department, paint inspection, test track. I have finished off in a management position where by I had over 30 employees reporting to me. I have always worked in the quality department. I had implemented various changes and improvements through the years as everything is graded on performance and merit. I have implemented various QMS systems to control daily quality issues to improve our daily targets and shipping quality auditing targets. Our belief was continuous improvement and the five whys whilst maintaining our daily and monthly KPA’s.