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 : ac1kps@r.postjobfree.com or ac1kps@r.postjobfree.com

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

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