CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR
BRANDON KIM ABRAHAMS
PERONAL DETAILS:
Surname : Abrahams
Full Name : Brandon Kim
Date of Birth : 11-05-1970
Identity Number : 700-***-**** 084
Address : * *****ck Avenue
No.4 Elrane Heights
Eldoraigne
Centurion
0157
Cell Number : 084-***-**** or Wife - Liza -084-***-****
Email : ****************@*****.*** or *********@*****.***
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Dependants : 2
Home Language : English
Other Languages : Afrikaans
Nationality : South African
Hobbies & Interests : Gym, Running, Basketball, and Music
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
School Attended : Newlands East Secondary High School
Standard Passed : Matric (Grade 12)
Year Obtained : 1988
Post Matric Qualifications
Computer Literacy : MS Word; Microsoft Access; Excel; Power Point, Projects
Other Certificates : Customer Service
UNISA
Studies : Bcom / Incomplete
Subject Completed : Introduction to Economics; Introduction to Business
Management; Business Management; Economics
Current Studies : Project Management
SAIW Diploma : Welding / Fabrication Level 1 Inspector
Year Obtained 2010 (Cswip 3.1 Equivalent)
SAIW Diploma : Welding / Fabrication Level 2 Inspector
Year Obtained : 2013 (Cswip 3.2.1 Equivalent)
SAIW Diploma : International Welding Inspector (Standard Level)
Year Obtained : 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company : Murray & Roberts / Seconded to Mitsubishi
Name of Company : Medupi Project
Client : Eskom
Position : Senior QA/QC Inspector/Management/Processes Analysts / Progress
Monitor
Period : Current
Responsibilities : Monitor critical activities based on the project schedule and advice
superiors as to status of activities. Prepare and submit updated work program and workflow showing actual progress and identify areas of weakness and establishes means and methods for recovery, if any, as well as new critical activities. Monitor day to day work progress and prepare the weekly reports. Report to the Manager about the current work progress and make comparison between plan and actual progress and study impact of alternative approaches to workflow. Continuous awareness for improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Reference : Hiroshi Sakatsume
Contact No : 060-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company : Murray & Roberts
Name of Company : Medupi Project
Client : Eskom
Position : Senior QA/QC Inspector /Data-book Reviewer
Period : November-2015 to May 2015 Seconded to Mitsubishi
Data Pack Review
Review of welding procedures, review welder qualifications for Validity and range of qualification. Review NDT procedures &
qualifications. Review NDT personnel qualifications.
Qualifications are to be approved by the NDT Company’s
appointed level 3. Review heat treatment chart and method as per heat treatment procedure. Review of NDT reports. RT, UT, MT, PT; Hardness, PMI, Wall Thickness as per acceptance criteria. Review ITP and make sure all Interventions are signed. Liaising with contractor and sub-contractor QA/QC inspectors. Reviewing the contractor’s data books after completion of the tasks. Final Review and Final Release of data books
Reference : Michael Young
Contact No : 083-***-****
Company : Bureau Veritas (Eskom) (Authorised Inspection Authority)
Name of Company : Steinmuller Pretoria Medupi/Kusile Project
Client : Eskom
Position : QA/QC Inspector
Period : September 2013 to October 2015
Responsibilities : Material ID cast number transfer & cut edges. Material certificate
review as per specification for X10 (P91).. Witness separation of material and heat no transfer. Material to be hard-stamped where applicable and documents are to be endorsed. Materials Release. Witness fit-ups of each different joint configuration.
Data Pack Review
Review of welding procedures, review welder qualifications for
Validity and range of qualification. Review NDT procedures &
qualifications. Review NDT personnel qualifications.
Qualifications are to be approved by the NDT Company’s
appointed level 3.Surveilence of heat treatment. Review heat treatment chart and method as per heat treatment procedure. Review of NDT reports. RT, UT, MT, PT ;Hardness, PMI, Wall Thickness as per acceptance criteria. Review ITP and make sure all Interventions are signed. Liaising with contractor and sub-contractor QA/QC inspectors. Carrying out inspections in the workshop in accordance to the specified contract requirement. Reviewing the contractor’s data books after completion of the tasks. Witnessing that Post weld heat treatment is carried out according to the approved procedures. Verifying that orientation of the nozzles of the attachments on the spools is done in accordance to the drawing. Carrying out the duties of the welding inspector, namely: before, during and after welding.Final Review and Final Acceptance of data books
Reference : Ricardo May
Contact No : 071-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company : TUV Rhineland
Name of Company : Duvah Power Station
Client : Eskom
Position : QC Inspector
Period : Contract
Responsibilities : Material ID cast number transfer & cut edges. Material certificate
review as per specification for(X20, 10 and 11 Crome) material ..
Witness separation of material and heat no transfer. Material to be
hard-stamped where applicable and documents are to be ndorsed.
Materials Release. Witness fit-ups of each different joint configuration.
Data Pack Review
Review of welding procedures, review welder qualifications for Validity and range of qualification. Review NDT procedures &
qualifications. Final Inspection of fabrication for release.
Review NDT personnel qualifications.
Qualifications are to be approved by the NDT Company’s
appointed level 3.Surveilence of heat treatment. Review heat treatment chart and method as per heat treatment procedure. Review of NDT reports. RT, UT, MT, PT ;Hardness, PMI, Wall Thickness as per acceptance criteria. Review ITP and make sure all Interventions are signed.
Final Review and Final Release of data books of all fabrication prior to submission to the client.
Reference Dion Meyer
Contact No 083*******
Current Company : Skye-lab Technologies Consultancy
Name of Company : Steinmuller/ Medupi & Kusile Project
Client : Eskom
Position : QA/QA Inspector for Hitachi
Period : Contract
Responsibilities : Material ID cast number transfer & cut edges. Material certificate
review as per specification.. Witness separation of material and
heat no transfer. Material to be hard-stamped where applicable
and documents are to be endorsed. Materials Release. Witness
fit-ups of each different joint configuration.
Data Pack Review
Review of welding procedures, review welder qualifications for Validity and range of qualification. Review NDT procedures &
qualifications. Final Inspection of fabrication for release.
Review NDT personnel qualifications.
Qualifications are to be approved by the NDT Company’s
appointed level 3.Surveilence of heat treatment. Review heat treatment chart and method as per heat treatment procedure. Review of NDT reports. RT, UT, MT, PT ;Hardness, PMI, Wall Thickness as per acceptance criteria. Review ITP and make sure all Interventions are signed.
Final Review and Final Release of data books of all fabrication prior to submission to the client.
Reference : Denzil Sass
Contact No : 083*******
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Company : SPX / DB Thermal / Medupi & Kusile Project
Client : Hitachi
Position : Welding / Fabrication Inspector/Data pack reviewer/ Audit
Reporting
Period : August 2012 – June 2013
Responsibilities : Review welding procedures, review welder qualifications for
Validity and range of qualification.
Review NDT procedures & qualifications. Review NDT personnel qualifications. Qualifications are to be approved by the NDT Company’s appointed level 3
Review heat treatment chart and method as per heat
treatment procedure. Review of NDT reports. RT, UT, MT, PT
Hardness, PMI, Wall Thickness as per acceptance criteria. Review
ITP and make sure all
Interventions are signed.
Compile, Final Review and Final Release of data books of all fabrication prior to submission to the client. Witness fit-ups of each different joint configuration. Material ID cast number transfer & cut edges. Material certificate review as per specification.. Witness separation of material and heat no transfer. Material to be hard-stamped where applicable and documents are to be endorsed.
Reference : Arthur Blignaut
Contact No : 078-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Company : Steinmuller / Komati Power Station
Refurbishment and RTS of previously mothballed units 1-3.
Position : Welding / Fabrication Level 1 Inspector
Period : June 2012 to August 2012
Responsibilities Working with all Turbine Pipe work Systems Low Pressure Systems and Auxiliary pipe lines; Oil Systems; Gland Steam System and drain systems. Punching of pipe lines and Mechanical Equipment. Compile, Final Review and final release of data pack.
Reference : Michael Jacobs
Contact No : 072*******
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Company : Steinmuller / Kreil Power Station
Position : Welding / Fabrication Inspector
Period : E.O.C October 2011-May 2012
Responsibilities: Creating ITP’s as per method statement for all large bore pipe work (Hot- Reheat, Cold Reheat, Main Steam; IP/LP pipe work and Stub replacement) QC work on large bore and small bore pipe work Material verification and heat no transfers. 33% and 66% stop valve replacement. I created all ITP’s for unit 4 G.O and carried out QC work. Turbine valve replacement; Boiler inspection ; Tube leaks; Wall thickness, dimensional and alignment check ; fit up inspection; verification of WPS ;Application of WPS for ITP’s (as per scope of work), verification of work instruction ; ISO drawings; verify welder qualification for validity and range of qualification ; PWHT monitor, surveillance and review; compile update and sign ITP and data pack ; Monitor welding before during and after ; pre-heat if required by code ; NCR for non compliance; Inspecting Reports; verification of NDT procedures ; consumable identification and certificate control ; matrix update ; quality control ; review data pack ; surveillance; final inspection.
Reference: Stefan Van Der Linde
Contact Details: 082*******
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Company: Steinmuller/Grootvlei Power Station
Position: Welding Inspector
Period September 2011-October 2011
Responsibilities: Authorised for wall thickness by Steinmuller. FAC(Flow Accelerated Corrosion) Wall Thickness. Reports.
Reference: David Mhlongo
Contact Details: 083*******
Name of Company: Trotech Engineering
Position: QC Inspector Tankage
Period April 2011-August 2011
Project Expansion at Total in Pretoria
Building of Mild Steel Storage Tank
20m id x 16m high x 1 Petrol Tanks
Responsibilities: Compile and update data packs; NDT co-ordination RT, MPI, LPI. Testing of welders to ASME IX. Verify AFC drawings and all as-built drawings. Monitor all welding / fabrication activities. Co-ordinate and witness hydro-testing. Punch out all completed work with the client inspectors. Plumbness checks, Height elevation checks Ensure all hold points get signed off by all relevant parties. Update and control QC documentation. Verify material before issuing material to construction. Plan and perform inspections. Visually inspect welds and dimensional check. Conduct and ensure inspection reports are maintained
Perform inspection in accordance with procedures and industry practice API650. Ensure proper reporting of inspections to defined acceptance criteria. Ensure timely and progressive compilation of quality dossier/data books. Ensure condition and calibration status of measuring equipment
Reference: Paul De Bruyn
Contact Details: 076-***-****
Name of Company: Trotech Engineering
Position: QC Inspector Tankage
Period April 2011-August 2011
Project Expansion at Engen Langlaagte
Building of 5 Mild Steel Storage Tank
14m id x 16 high x 3 Petrol Tanks
27m id x 14m high x 2 Diesel Tanks
Responsibilities: Compile and update data packs; NDT co-ordination RT, MPI, LPI. Testing of welders to ASME IX. Verify AFC drawings and all as-built drawings. Monitor all welding / fabrication activities. Co-ordinate and witness hydro-testing. Punch out all completed work with the client inspectors. Plumbness checks, Height elevation checks .Ensure all hold points get signed off by all relevant parties. Update and control QC documentation. Verify material before issuing material to construction. Plan and perform inspections. Visually inspect welds and dimensional check. Conduct and ensure inspection reports are maintained
Perform inspection in accordance with procedures and industry practice API650. Ensure proper reporting of inspections to defined acceptance criteria. Ensure timely and progressive compilation of quality dossier/data books. . Ensure condition and calibration status of measuring equipment
Reference: Paul De Bruyn
Contact Details: 076-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Company: Trotech Engineering
Position: Workshop QC Inspector
Period December 2010 to April 2011
Responsibilities: Receive Material and verify that all material ordered are Correct as per PO. Verify heat no’s, chemical composition as per code specification. Compile and update data packs; NDT co-ordination RT, MPI, LPI. Testing of welders to ASME IX. Verify drawings and all as-built drawings. Monitor all welding / fabrication activities. Plan and perform inspections. Visually inspect welds and dimensional check on all fabrication. Verify and thoroughly check all dimensions before fabricated work is released from workshop to site for construction. Update and control QC documentation. Conduct and ensure inspection reports are maintained. Perform inspection in accordance with procedures and industry practice API650. ASME IX. Ensure proper reporting of inspections to defined acceptance criteria. Ensure timely and progressive compilation of quality dossier/data books. . Ensure condition and calibration status of measuring equipment
Reference: Garry Lupke
Position Workshop Manager
Contact Details: 072-***-****
Name of Company: Steinmuller
Position: Inspector
Period 2010 (1 Week) No Work conducted
Responsibilities: Boiler Inspection
Reference: Kevin Naicker
Contact Details: 083*******
Reason for leaving Job put on hold
Name of Company: Trotech Engineering
Position: Cost Clerk
Expansion at IVS in Richards Bay KZN
Building of 16 Mild Steel Storage Tank
Period January 2008 to February 2010
Responsibilities: Log all PO’s on to Site Ledger. Keep Ledger updated
Timekeeping, Manage labour cost, Crane Cost, Equipment hire cost, living out allowance, Accommodation, vehicle hire cost; petty cash & diesel cost. Creditors’ recon.
Reference: Kuban Moodley
Contact Details: 084-***-****
Name of Company: Inet Bridge
Position: Financial Markets Monitor (Technical Support)
Responsibilities: Process Analyst and Monitor Financial Data i.e.: Futures; Unit Trust;
Bonds Warrants; Bond Closes; Remove Spikes; Safex Agricultural & Financials; JSE shares; Indices; International Currencies & Local Currencies Indices; Maintain Data’s within the market range; Verifying Data; manually correcting data; Setting filters; Loading Client Research Report to Shares Holders regarding any Incorrect Data; Report Technical Problems to IT; Assist Clients with Technical Issues; Liase With Financial Contributor & Technical Support; Ensure all contributors are updating (Real Time);
Documenting technical problems; Follow Ups; Trouble Shoot; Maintain Applications
Reference: Miles Briton
Contact Details: 011-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Name of Company: Nedbank
Position: Call Centre Consultant
Skills: Savings; Master Card; Current Accounts; Electronic Banking
Quote Forex;
Period: 1-June-2000 to 29-October-2005
Responsibilities: Account Queries; Account Payments & Transfers
Customer Care; Addition & Deletion of Beneficiaries;
Limit Increase
Reference: Tomo Stojacovic
Contact Details: 082*******
Name of Company: Nedbank
Position: Application Vetting Officer (Electronic Banking: Corporate &
Commercial)
Responsibilities: Assist Client with Applications; Limit Increase; Addition &
Deletion of Beneficiaries; Client Liaison; Vetting of client
Applications
Reference: Patty Peters
Contact Details: 011-***-****
Name of Company Finance Mart
Position: Short Term Insurance Consultant Telesales Outbound
Period: March 1999 to February 2000
Responsibilities: Client Liaison; Quotations; Claims; Policy Documents;
Name of Company: Halycon Financial Services
Position: Short Term Insurance Consultant
Period: February 2000 to May 2000
Responsibilities: Client Liaison; Quotations; Claims, Policy Documents;
Name of Company: Forbes Founders
Position: Moulder
Period: 15 January 1995 to June 1998
Responsibilities: Moulder, Machine Operator, Pattern Moulder, Core Maker
Name of Company: Murray & Roberts
Type of Business: Moulding
Position: Production Moulder
Period: 1 June 1989 to 5 September 1994
Responsibilities: Machine Operator & Pattern Moulder Core Maker