API 510/570/577/580/653 and CWI (QA/QC) inspector
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Added: 12/5/2018
Last Updated: 12/5/2018
Last Updated: 12/5/2018
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Country:
South Africa
Status:
I am willing to Travel.
Currently working but always looking.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Currently working but always looking.
I am willing to work overseas.
I prefer permanent jobs.
Certifications
Qualification 1
Institute:
Kim’s welding school
Qualification:
GTAW welder
Date obtained:
February 2009
Qualification 2
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC fabrication and welding inspector – Level 1 (CWI - 1)
Date obtained:
2009
Qualification 3
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC CP pressure vessels- CP PV number 820
Date obtained:
2010 – 2017
Qualification 4
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC senior welding and fabrication inspector – Level 2 (CWI - 2)
Date obtained:
16/11/2012
Qualification 5
Institute:
IIW/ Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
International Welding Inspector (#225): (CWI - international)
Date obtained:
16/11/2012
Qualification 6
Institute:
Silverwing
Qualification:
Scorpion B-scanner ( robotic UTM)
Date obtained:
23/07/2013
Qualification 7
Institute:
ROS
Qualification:
ISO 9001: 2008 internal auditor
Date obtained:
08/11/2013
Qualification 8
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 653 ICP – Above ground storage tanks
Date obtained:
25/03/2014
3
Qualification 9
Institute:
Shell and BP refinery (SAPREF)
Qualification:
IDMS – Inspection Data Management System
Date obtained:
November/ December 2014
Qualification 10
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 510 ICP – Pressure vessel inspection
Qualification 11
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 570 ICP – Piping inspection
Qualification 12
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 580 ICP – Risk Based Inspection
Qualification 13
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 577 ICP – Welding and metallurgy
In progress
Tertiary
Mechanical engineering diploma – UNISA (NQF6)
Tertiary
Finance management – UNISA (NQF5)
Institute:
Kim’s welding school
Qualification:
GTAW welder
Date obtained:
February 2009
Qualification 2
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC fabrication and welding inspector – Level 1 (CWI - 1)
Date obtained:
2009
Qualification 3
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC CP pressure vessels- CP PV number 820
Date obtained:
2010 – 2017
Qualification 4
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC senior welding and fabrication inspector – Level 2 (CWI - 2)
Date obtained:
16/11/2012
Qualification 5
Institute:
IIW/ Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
International Welding Inspector (#225): (CWI - international)
Date obtained:
16/11/2012
Qualification 6
Institute:
Silverwing
Qualification:
Scorpion B-scanner ( robotic UTM)
Date obtained:
23/07/2013
Qualification 7
Institute:
ROS
Qualification:
ISO 9001: 2008 internal auditor
Date obtained:
08/11/2013
Qualification 8
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 653 ICP – Above ground storage tanks
Date obtained:
25/03/2014
3
Qualification 9
Institute:
Shell and BP refinery (SAPREF)
Qualification:
IDMS – Inspection Data Management System
Date obtained:
November/ December 2014
Qualification 10
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 510 ICP – Pressure vessel inspection
Qualification 11
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 570 ICP – Piping inspection
Qualification 12
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 580 ICP – Risk Based Inspection
Qualification 13
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 577 ICP – Welding and metallurgy
In progress
Tertiary
Mechanical engineering diploma – UNISA (NQF6)
Tertiary
Finance management – UNISA (NQF5)
Education
Qualification 1
Institute:
Kim’s welding school
Qualification:
GTAW welder
Date obtained:
February 2009
Qualification 2
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC fabrication and welding inspector – Level 1 (CWI - 1)
Date obtained:
2009
Qualification 3
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC CP pressure vessels- CP PV number 820
Date obtained:
2010 – 2017
Qualification 4
Institute:
Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
SAQCC senior welding and fabrication inspector – Level 2 (CWI - 2)
Date obtained:
16/11/2012
Qualification 5
Institute:
IIW/ Southern African Institute of Welding
Qualification:
International Welding Inspector (#225): (CWI - international)
Date obtained:
16/11/2012
Qualification 6
Institute:
Silverwing
Qualification:
Scorpion B-scanner ( robotic UTM)
Date obtained:
23/07/2013
Qualification 7
Institute:
ROS
Qualification:
ISO 9001: 2008 internal auditor
Date obtained:
08/11/2013
Qualification 8
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 653 ICP – Above ground storage tanks
Date obtained:
25/03/2014
3
Qualification 9
Institute:
Shell and BP refinery (SAPREF)
Qualification:
IDMS – Inspection Data Management System
Date obtained:
November/ December 2014
Qualification 10
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 510 ICP – Pressure vessel inspection
Qualification 11
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 570 ICP – Piping inspection
Qualification 12
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 580 ICP – Risk Based Inspection
Qualification 13
Institute:
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Qualification:
API 577 ICP – Welding and metallurgy
In progress
Tertiary
Mechanical engineering diploma – UNISA (NQF6)
Tertiary
Finance management – UNISA (NQF5)
Experience
Company Kim’s welding school 05/01/2009 – 20/03/2009 Position Welding inspector
Company IQ Engineering 03 / 09 / 09 – 28 / 05 / 10 Position: Welder,fitter, lathe operator, welding inspector (level 1)
Company : Group Five 14 / 05 / 2010 – 15 / 12 / 2010 Position Welding Inspector (NMPP Pipeline project from Durban to Johannesburg)
Company Trotech Engineering 22/03/2011 – 22/07/ 2011 Position QC inspector (Storage tank repairs)
Company Audio and Engineering Consultants 25/07/2011 – 19/04/2012 Position QA/QC inspector/ welding inspector
4
Company R.I.T.C 19/04/2012 to 14/12/2012 Position QA/QC inspector/ welding inspector
Company Audio and engineering consultants/ Storage Tank Projects 07/01/2013 to 30/09/2014 Position QA Manager
Company Shell and BP refinery (SAPREF) 13/10/2014 to Present Position Inspection supervisor – Integrity projects head inspector
Duties:
Senior in-service inspector of piping, tankage and vessels.
Conduct visual and NDT surveys in accordance with API 653/ EEMUA 159/ API570/ API 510 and Shell standards.
Planning and execution of in-service inspections, targeting Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), Paint the refinery initiative, Corrosion review initiative and external piping inspections throughout the refinery processes.
Leading a large group of inspectors and NDT technicians to execute scoped and planned work, establishing integrity of the equipment on site for integrity fitness.
Implementing inspection strategies to target expected damage mechanisms within the process.
Enabling communications with Materials and Corrosion engineers and extending inspection scope for further assessments.
Reviewing all reports compiled by subordinate inspectors.
Raising inspection recommendations and engaging with the unit engineers so that the concern is resolved.
Managing inspections on injection points in process piping throughout site.
Responsible for a large team of inspectors and NDT technicians, ensuring no time wastage and effectiveness in inspection programs.
Projects:
2015 Turn Around/ Shutdown
2017 Turn around/ shutdown – night shift supervisor
2017 Visbreaker shutdown
Achievements:
Specialized NDT co-ordinator for the 2015 TA, with 69 heat exchangers inspected, IRIS, MAGBIAS and reporting completed
2017 turnaround – nightshift lead
Paint the refinery project – inspection lead
CUI/ CUF inspection lead
Corrosion review implementation – lead
External piping inspection lead
Pipe to support inspection initiative – lead
5
Experience Duty Period Skill level
Above ground storage tank inspections – Inspection (API653)
9 years+
Expert
Above ground storage tank inspections – repairs (API 650)
9 years+
Expert
Process piping inspection (API 570)
9 years+
Expert
Pressure vessels (API 510)
5 years+
Very skilled
Welding inspection (API577)
9 years+
Expert
RBI (API 580)
1 year+
Semi-Skilled
QA/QC inspections
9 years+
Expert
Isometric drawings
9 years+
Expert
Process flow interpretations
9 years+
Expert
NDT experience
9 years+
Expert (interpretations only)
Refinery
5 years+
Very skilled
Chemical plants
5 years+
Very skilled
Workshop manufacturing
9 years+
Expert
Storage and processing depots
9 years+
Expert
Company IQ Engineering 03 / 09 / 09 – 28 / 05 / 10 Position: Welder,fitter, lathe operator, welding inspector (level 1)
Company : Group Five 14 / 05 / 2010 – 15 / 12 / 2010 Position Welding Inspector (NMPP Pipeline project from Durban to Johannesburg)
Company Trotech Engineering 22/03/2011 – 22/07/ 2011 Position QC inspector (Storage tank repairs)
Company Audio and Engineering Consultants 25/07/2011 – 19/04/2012 Position QA/QC inspector/ welding inspector
4
Company R.I.T.C 19/04/2012 to 14/12/2012 Position QA/QC inspector/ welding inspector
Company Audio and engineering consultants/ Storage Tank Projects 07/01/2013 to 30/09/2014 Position QA Manager
Company Shell and BP refinery (SAPREF) 13/10/2014 to Present Position Inspection supervisor – Integrity projects head inspector
Duties:
Senior in-service inspector of piping, tankage and vessels.
Conduct visual and NDT surveys in accordance with API 653/ EEMUA 159/ API570/ API 510 and Shell standards.
Planning and execution of in-service inspections, targeting Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), Paint the refinery initiative, Corrosion review initiative and external piping inspections throughout the refinery processes.
Leading a large group of inspectors and NDT technicians to execute scoped and planned work, establishing integrity of the equipment on site for integrity fitness.
Implementing inspection strategies to target expected damage mechanisms within the process.
Enabling communications with Materials and Corrosion engineers and extending inspection scope for further assessments.
Reviewing all reports compiled by subordinate inspectors.
Raising inspection recommendations and engaging with the unit engineers so that the concern is resolved.
Managing inspections on injection points in process piping throughout site.
Responsible for a large team of inspectors and NDT technicians, ensuring no time wastage and effectiveness in inspection programs.
Projects:
2015 Turn Around/ Shutdown
2017 Turn around/ shutdown – night shift supervisor
2017 Visbreaker shutdown
Achievements:
Specialized NDT co-ordinator for the 2015 TA, with 69 heat exchangers inspected, IRIS, MAGBIAS and reporting completed
2017 turnaround – nightshift lead
Paint the refinery project – inspection lead
CUI/ CUF inspection lead
Corrosion review implementation – lead
External piping inspection lead
Pipe to support inspection initiative – lead
5
Experience Duty Period Skill level
Above ground storage tank inspections – Inspection (API653)
9 years+
Expert
Above ground storage tank inspections – repairs (API 650)
9 years+
Expert
Process piping inspection (API 570)
9 years+
Expert
Pressure vessels (API 510)
5 years+
Very skilled
Welding inspection (API577)
9 years+
Expert
RBI (API 580)
1 year+
Semi-Skilled
QA/QC inspections
9 years+
Expert
Isometric drawings
9 years+
Expert
Process flow interpretations
9 years+
Expert
NDT experience
9 years+
Expert (interpretations only)
Refinery
5 years+
Very skilled
Chemical plants
5 years+
Very skilled
Workshop manufacturing
9 years+
Expert
Storage and processing depots
9 years+
Expert
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