Welding, Quality, QMS, Inspection

Curriculum Vitae

Name & Surname : Johann Francois Visser

Country of Citizen : South Africa

Home Phone : +27-76-291-****

E-mail : ****************@*****.***

Current working Location : South Africa

PROFILE

I am a confident, versatile and enthusiastic QA/QC site manager also manufacturing, previously based in Saudi Arabia with extensive experience in the delivery of high profile projects across the manufacturing, welding, power and petrochemical sectors.

Acknowledged as a highly focused and committed professional, I have been entrusted with daily activities of multi-cultural work forces both in the Middle East, Europe and South Africa managing all aspects of piping, pressure vessels/heat exchangers prefabrication erection and testing, with a strong managerial, practical and quality background stretching over 28 years.

I am passionate about working to the highest standards and have the proven ability to design and execute efficient action plans in accordance with client/company targets and international standards, such as the ASME, API, AWS D1.1, BS PD 5500, TEMA, ASTM, ANSI, SAES etc.

My dedication to maximizing quality assurance/control and validation efforts, along with my acute knowledge of quality audits and compliance issues, will contribute immensely to the success of your team. Thank you for your consideration.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Expertise in pipping, construction engineering incorporating survey, stringing, welding (TIG & MIG (Aluminium, S/Steel, M/Steel) Aircraft welding – Inconel, Pneumonic Materials)), MMA, SMAW etc., NDE, coating, pigging, hydro testing, back-filling and commissioning.

Expertise in all aspects of shutdowns, planning, P&ID’S, Isometric drawings, work-packs, pipping, vessels, exchngers, flares, commissioning, to handover.

Practice in the delivery of precise inspections,ensuring adherence to all organisational and international standards.

Excellent organisational skills: able to prioritize independently take responsibility for complex tasks, work meticulously with a keen eye for detail and keep to tight time scales.

A proactive leader and supportive participant in team work, able to motivate others and act as a driving force in the pursuit of key objectives.

Capable of efficiently and economically aligning engineers objectives with overall business requirements.

Strong interpersonal skills: comfortable liaising with all levels of seniority, as well as external organisations and clients, with the ability to relay information clearly, concisely and with confidence.

Strong analytical skills: able to use initiative to identify difficulties and seek out innovative solutions.

Conscientious observer and enforcer of all environmental, health and safety regulations.

Loyal to employers and dedicated to upholding the working ethos of a company

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EcoLean Projects (Mondi Group) (South Africa) Dec. 2019-Present

Referance Person: Director – Lars Klang

Contact No.: +27-35-902-****

Contract

QA/QC Officer

Responsibilities

Staff Compliment: (Under my supervision) – 2 QC Inspectors, 2 Quality Admin Administrators (Data Captures).

Implementing the new QMS System for EcoLean Projects Mondi Mill

Managing the entire site quality department which includes:

NDT’s and qualification certification of personnel (ASME V, EN / EN473)

Quality requirements (EN ISO 13480/12952, AWS D1.1, API 560, ASME VIII Div.1, etc.

Quality managements systems/ requirements (ISO 9001 / SANS 9001)

Welder’s qualification (ASME IX/EN ISO 347)

PQR & WPS qualifications (ASME IX)

Welding and Heat Treatment cycles on P91-92, 13 Cr/7, Cr 10/15 & Ni materials.

Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications and QMS requirements.

Attending Quality meetings with the vendor and Contractors to discuss technical issues arising at the vendors.

Ensuring that EcoLean Projects Mondi’s specifications are adhered to at all times.

AL QAHTANI PIPE COATING INDUSTRIES (Saudi Arabia) Dec. 2018-Oct. 2019

Contract

QA/QC Manager & Production

Responsibilities

Staff Compliment: (Under my supervision) – 15 QC Inspectors, 2 QC’s Currently overseeing entire site quality department.

Includes NDT activities.

RT interpretations.

Overlooking the production department, double joint welding and processes.

Ensuring quality processes and procedures are met and management of directly employed trades, labour and sub-contractors.

Implementing QA/QC procedures.

Carrying out site surveys.

Sub-contractor management.

QA/QC control.

Document control.

RFI’s.

Method Statements.

Protocols.

Risk Assessment.

Site Diaries/ Progress Reports

Shift & Handover.

Maintain client relationship and provide technical involvement.

Cultivate and maintain safe working practices on site.

Random visits to Group 5, assisting with weld profiles, parameters etc.

MURRAY AND ROBERTS-Medupi Power Station (South Africa) Oct. 2015-Nov. 2018

Referance Person: Director – Bruce Carlton

Contact No.: +27-82-575-****

Contract

Senior Site QC Supervisor

Responsibilities

Staff Compliment: (Under mu supervision) – 32 QC Inspectors, 2 QC Supervisors, 4 Quality Admin Administrators (Data Captures).

Managing the entire site quality department which includes:

NDT’s and qualification certification of personnel (ASME, EN / EN473)

Quality requirements (EN ISO 13480/12952, AWS D1.1

Quality managements systems/ requirements (ISO 9001 / SANS 9001)

Welder’s qualification (EN ISO 287)

PQR & WPS qualifications (EN ISO 15614)

Welding and Heat Treatment cycles on P91-92, 13 Cr/7, Cr 10/15 & Ni materials.

Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications and QMS requirements.

Attending Quality meetings with the vendor and client (Eskom) to discuss technical issues arising at the vendors.

Ensuring that client specifications are adhered to at all times.

TUV-ESKOM (South Africa – Limpopo Province) June 2015-Sep. 2015

4 Month Contract

Resident QA/QC Inspector

Responsibilities

Conducting inspections on boiler parts before, during & after fabrication (Header, Walls, Ball Passage Test) etc.

Preparing and reviewing NDT/RT documentation for required requests.

Data book reviews.

Submitting daily reports.

Reviewing and inspection of structural steel packages and steel –work.

Inspections of main boiler structure (AWS D1.1).

Release of painted & unpainted items to site *(temporarily/yellow Steel).

Surveillance inspections performed in workshop during fabrication.

Random audits on all operations.

Monitor welding and heat treatment cycles. (P91/92 materials).

NEWLANDS ALUMINIUM (South Africa – Gauteng Province) April 2014-May 2015

Self Employed

Welder & Boilermaker

Responsibilities

Fabrication and aluminium welding (Cylinder-heads and mag wheel repairs).

HOWDEN POWER (South Africa – Gauteng Province) Nov. 2012-March 2014

Permanent

Welding Supervisor

Responsibilities

To plan, manage and optimize the activities of welding personnel in order to safely produce quality manufactured products in the most efficient manner possible and to act as a technical resource. (Safety, quality, productivity).

Communicate job expectations & performance requirements to welders.

Liaison with designer, client and other stakeholders to maximize efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.

Reviewing welding procedures.

Provide root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

Initiate, coordinate and enforce production, safety, quality systems and procedures (ASME B16.5).

Initiated inspections to ensure all welding meets the specified requirements.

Insure that all welding inspections are performed.

Ensure all parent material and consumables meet specifications.

Maintain records, inspection results and performance documentation.

Preparing NDT and RT documentation.

Submitting daily reports.

Surveying inspections performed in the workshop during welding and fabrication.

Monitor welding and heat-treatment cycles on P91/92 materials.

PIPETECH (Romania, Medias - Sibiu Province & South Africa) Apr. 2011-Qct. 2012

Contract

Senior QA/QC Inspector

Responsibilities

Punching on fuel lines (Sasol Tank Yard) according to drawings (Redlining, Clouding & corrections).

Conducting inspections for Sasol & VGI in Medias-Romania (Sibiu Province) during the manufacturing stages of presser vessels and heat-exchangers (ASME, PD 5500, TEMA and API).

Witnessing NDT and RT interpretations.

Witnessing heat-treatment, Impact Testing and signing off QCP’s.

Project management – compiling weekly status reports for CEO.

Site inspections and signing off documentation for site engineer.

Manage and oversee QCP’s for management.

Installations – supervision all work carried out an all vessels and equipment.

Supervise, scope of work, quality to comply with specifications and HSE rules and regulations.

CLYDE BERGEMANN AFRICA (South Africa – Gauteng Prov.) March. 2010-March 2011

Contract

Senior QA/QC Inspector

Responsibilities

Reviewing WPS’s & certification of manufactured vessels.

Conducting visual inspection during fabrication on pressure vessels in accordance with ASME, VIII, Division 1 & IX, and PD 5500.

Customer drawings, technical specifications, standards and regulatory requirements.

Ensuring that QCP’s are followed (compiled by me), documented procedures, applicable standards, etc.

Liaised with manufacturer’s quality & production management.

Interpretation and approval of RT images.

Oversee training of new welders.

Witnessing Hydro/static and pneumatic testing of vessels.

BUREAU VERITAS-BV (South Africa – Western Cape Province) Jul. 2008-Feb. 2010

Permanent

Engineering Surveyor

Responsibilities

Creating IIC’s, certifications of manufactured vessels.

Conducting visual inspection during fabrication on pressure vessels in accordance with ASME, VIII, Division 1 & IX.

RT interpretation (Real-Time).

Controlling and inspection of re-fabricated vessels (Refurbishment of vessels).

Oversee training of new welders and responsible for their qualification. (ASME IX)

Conducting Hydro-Static and pneumatic testing.

PRV testing.

MAP (Manufacturing of Aeronautical Prototypes) (South Africa) May 2008-June 2008

Temp. contract to assist me after returning from Iraq

Welding Inspector/Foreman

Responsibilities

Inspection of all welded parts (Mock-Up).

Quality assurance.

Overseeing training activities of new welders.

SABER INTERNATIONAL (Iraq / Al Fallujah / Al Anbar Province) Nov. 2007-April 2008

Short Term Contract

Site Security Officer

Responsibilities

Guide African guards.

Implement leadership skills.

Ensure professional duties are carried out.

Ensure awareness is where it should be.

Safe and swift transporting of customers to required locations.

SAFE NET SECURITY Ltd. (Iraq / Baghdad) Dec. 2006-Oct. 2007

Short Term Contract

2IC / Close Protection Officer

Responsibilities

Was selected to stand in as 2IC (2nd in Command) Safe Net handed over to Reed Security after the new contract was rewarded to them. (Offered a contact with Reed Security)

Ensure the safety of client.

Safe transporting of client to required locations.

Guard duties on India tower to observe any strange movements on camp border line.

PROLOG SOLUTIONS (Afghanistan / Kandahar / Helmand Prov.) May 2006-Nov. 2006

Short Term Contract

QC Supervisor

Responsibilities

Responsible for the training of welders.

Assisting welders with welding techniques.

Ensure fit-ups are done properly before commencing with welding.

Ensure all procedures are followed accordingly.

Attending client meetings.

Submitting of daily reports.

OSSI SAFE NET (Iraq / Habbaniyah / Al Anbar Province) Nov. 2005-Feb. 2006

Short Term Contract

Close Protection Officer

Responsibilities

Implement leadership skills.

Ensure professional duties are carried out.

Ensure awareness is where it should be.

Safe and swift transporting of customers to required locations.

SA FORD MOTOR COMPANY (South Africa – Gauteng Province) April 2003-Nov. 2005

Permanent

Stay Technician / Foreman / Welding Inspector

Responsibilities

Responsible for the production line (chassis).

Ensure welding on chassis are according to specifications and standards.

Ensure welding is done according to the WPS.

Assist in training center with welders to ensure that they are competent to weld on production line.

Provide theoretical and practical training in training center (welding).

Ensure all fit-ups are according to specification.

Assist with fault finding on welding machines during production.

Left SA Ford Motor Company to start working in Iraq.

MAP (Manufacturing of Aeronautical Prototypes) (South Africa) Jan. 2002-March 2003

Contract

Aircraft Welder

Responsibilities

Welding of aircraft parts (Inconel & Pneumonic Materials).

Welding and assembling of military sniper rifles.

I was Also rented out to Aerosud Aviation Pty Ltd. for aeronautical welding works.

NEWLANDS ALUMINIUM (South Africa – Mpumalanga Province) Dec. 1999-Dec. 2001

Self Employed

Welder / Boilermaker

Responsibilities

Aluminium welding on vehicle cylinder-heads (TIG & MIG Process).

Structural and truck welding maintenance on Lafarge Cement site.

Manufacturing and erection of steel structures.

Maintenance of earth moving equipment (Welding repairs).

Aluminium and S/Steel welding repairs for Total Site in storage yard (according to specifications).

DENDUSTRI (Denel Aviation) (South Africa – Kwazulu Natal Prov.) Sep. 1994-Nov. 1999

Long Term Contract

Aluminium TIG / MIG Welder

Responsibilities

Assembling and welding of aluminium anodes for Alusaf Smelting Plant.

Welding of mild steel base frames for support of anodes.

Steel construction and layout (alignment and welding of pipelines).

General boiler making duties.

Assist with welding procedures and visual inspections of welds.

I left Dendustri to start my own company.

TANK CLINIC (South Africa – Gauteng Province) June 1994-Aug. 1994

Contract

Boilermaker / Welder

Responsibilities

Manufacturing and welding of Aluminium and S/Steel road tankers.

JCI PLATINUM MINE (South Africa – Limpopo Province) Jan 1991-May 1994

Apprenticeship

Boilermaker & Welder Apprenticeship

Responsibilities

Worked underground, building and repairing shoots for crushers.

Repair work on pipelines (Steam & Water lines)

Manufacturing and repair works on ground level and underground workshops.

MILITARY BACKGROUND

SCHOOL OF ARMOUR (South Africa – Free State Province) Jan 1988-Dec. 1990

National Service & Extended

105 Caliber Elephant Tank Gunner

Training & Responsibilities

Signed up for my two years national service at School of Armour in Bloemfontein. Successfully became a tank gunner on the 105 Caliber Elephant Tank. Joined Special Forces 451 Battalion to complete the cycle (Not completed due to injury).

MILITARY TRAINING INCLUDES:

Bush Craft / Hand to Hand Combat

Riot Operations.

Ground to Air Communication.

Small fire arms training (AK47; Dragunov-7,62; Parabellum 9mm; Glock 9mm; PKM; 12,7/7,62 Browning; RPD-7,62; PKM-7,62.

60/80/120 Mortar / Special Weapons Handling.

Anti-Tracking / Mapping / Escape & Evasion.

House Penetration / Urban Warfare / Anti-Terrorism.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

GRC ACADAMY by GRC LATAM (South Africa) 2016

Governance, Law-Risk & Compliance Learning

SEBATA INSTITUTE (South Africa) 2016

Pressure Equipment Regulations & SANS 347

TDCI - Training Development Consulting International (South Africa) 2014

NQF Level 4-10 Management & Supervisory Programme

JOUBERT GALPIN CEARLE (South Africa) 2013

Guide to Disciplinary Enquiries

Deloitte (South Africa) 2012

Risk Advisory – Forensics

ABB ROBOTICS UNIVERSITY (South Africa) 2011

IRC5 Basic and Advanced Robotic Programming & Operations

IIW – International Institute of Welding (South Africa) 2011

International Welding Inspector

SAIW – South African Institute of Welding (South Africa) 2009

Level II – Welding & Fabrication Inspector

SAIW – South African Institute of Welding (South Africa) 2004

Level I – Welding & Fabrication Inspector

SAA – South African Airways (South Africa) 2002

Aircraft Welder

Olifantsfontein Training Center (South Africa) 2002

Qualified Red Seal Welder (A-Class)

SCHOOL

JJ SERFONTEIN HIGH SCHOOL (GR 12) (South Africa) 1988

Afrikaans

English

Mathematics / Geomatry

Geography

Science

Technical Drawings

Trade Theory (Welding)

Practical (Welding)

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