Andrew Bekker
Swakopmund, Namibia
Mobile: + (264-********* Namibia
Email: adgysg@r.postjobfree.com adgysg@r.postjobfree.com
QA/QC Coatings Inspector
Versatile and highly competent Quality Inspector offering over 25 years’ experience in Surveying, Coating Inspections, Quality Management Procedures, Personnel Management, Project Coordination, Procedure Implementation and conducting coating audits in the Marine, Oil & Gas, and Petrochemicals sector
A successful entrepreneur with strong business acumen, highly educated in Coating Inspection and trained for carrying out critical on & offshore assignments; acquired expertise in acting as a focal point on any quality-related coating issues
Rich exposure in providing leadership in reviewing contractor & sub-contractor coating procedures to ensure project specification compliance and executing successful strategies leading to qualitative operational excellence and improved work ethic & performance
Recognized for hands-on experience in material inspection, surface preparation, coating application, and delivering the final product by monitoring the coating activity carried out by the staff, contractor or subcontractor on a daily basis
Skilled in leading Project Transformations and utilizing technical intellect, qualitative insight, and sharp assessment skills to manage Inspection Operations and meet top-line and bottom-line objectives
Outstanding track record in understanding business needs of the client, estimating paint consumption need, verifying that all specification requirements are met, controlling paint usage, assuring correct execution of the approved Inspection Test Plan, carrying out verifications, and providing recommendation on changes required
An excellent communicator with the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments. Proven ability to interact effectively with people of diverse nationalities and comfortable working in a multi-cultural set-up
Core Competencies
Quality Assurance Quality Control Coatings Inspection Project Management Blasting & Painting Class inspections Enforcement & Verification Testing Scheduling Equipment Checks Final Sign off's
In dock Survey Estimations Verifications & Recommendation Performance Management Supervision Auditing
Deficiency Identification Team Management Assessment & Measurement
Key Projects handled across Career Span
Successfully handled refurbishment assignments for Transocean – Senath 701
Handled projects related to floating docks and Synchro lift for Tidewater, Bourbon, Aciurgy, SeaCor, Go Acamar Subsea 7, and Saipem.
Projects on Pfso 21 in Ghana gas plant for Technip FMC and ENI in Ghana.
Training Instructor for Blasters and Spray painters
Career Progression
Southey Offshore (2017- 2019)
Qa/QC, Shift Supervisor
Responsible for enforcement and verification of work performed in accordance with specifications, manufacturer recommendations.
Measured ambient conditions, surface temperature, and air quality requirements
Inspected location & suitability of access for areas of work, type of blasting equipment & tools to be used, size of blasting media and inspect the metal surface for imperfections or defects
Elgin Brown Hammer Namibia in South Africa's first privately owned floating dock ( 2013- 2017)
General Responsibilities
Responsible for Grit blasting & painting on Marine vessels in Shipyard, Oil Rigs, Mines & Petrochemical projects
Responsible for Quotes/Estimations, Class inspections, and providing recommendations
Handled independent inspections and recommendations regarding acid tanks, piping.
Handled Coatings Project Management
Supervised coatings department and handled HR activities for over 100 personnel
Responsibilities as QA/QC Inspector
Responsible for enforcement and verification of work performed in accordance with specifications, manufacturer recommendations.
Measured ambient conditions, surface temperature, and air quality requirements
Inspected location & suitability of access for areas of work, type of blasting equipment & tools to be used, size of blasting media and inspect the metal surface for imperfections or defects
Tested indication of oil or water in compressed air and conduct a metric analysis of water-soluble ionic contamination of blasting media
Inspected pre-cleaning or solvent cleaning of the surface and measured compressed air pressure & surface profile of blast cleaned surface
Assessed surface cleanliness of blast cleaned surface, soluble salt contamination on blast cleaned surface, coating material storage conditions, and type of coating material to be used
Monitored thinning, mixing, induction time, pot life application method, type, and pattern
Inspected the type of coating application equipment and tools
Monitored and measured wet film thickness by notch gauges
Undertook non-destructive measurement of the dry film thickness of non-magnetic coatings applied to ferrous & nonferrous surface and destructive measurement of the dry film thickness of coatings
Monitored re-coating and final curing schedules
Tested MEK resistance of Inorganic Zinc Rich Primers by solvent rub and film hardness
Measured the adhesion of coatings applied
Tested discontinuity holidays/pinholes of non-conductive coatings, linings, and pull-off strength of coatings applied
Ensured that paint material is stored under correct conditions and paint material is mixed and thinned as per coating manufacture recommendations.
Ensured that all personnel utilized for a specific blasting preparation task or coating task are trained, certified & all paint certificates are up to date, and requests on extensions of expired batch numbers are accepted & on file
Scheduled blasting and coating operations projects
Ensured that QC equipment is working order & in calibration
Attended pre-conference meetings regarding specification and different standards to be agreed upon.
Ensured that the spray painters to utilize correct size tip for various applications and checked if they maintain correct wet film thickness readings and supervisors obtain correct work permits for blasting preparation or coating applications
Handled daily report check-up and made required corrections before signing off
West Atlantic Shipyard (2012-2013)
Responsible for Grit blasting & painting on Marine vessels in Shipyard, Oil Rigs, Mines & Petrochemical projects
Responsible for Quotes/Estimations, Class inspections, and providing recommendations
Handled independent inspections and recommendations regarding acid tanks, piping in mining
Handled Coatings Project Management
Supervised coatings department and handled HR activities for over 20 personnel
Educational Qualifications
NACE 2 (II) Coating Inspector # 47119 Certification October 2014
www.NACE.org
Professional Qualification & Training
Jotun Paints
Conventional Spray-painting
UHP Operator
Jotun Paint School
OHSAS 18001-2007 Awareness
Basic painting course
Certified Public (CPA) certificate, #D54617398A, October 2010
Carboline Heavy Duty Coatings
Labor relations development program
Advanced OHS
Confined Spaces
Emotional Intelligence
Bosiet
Computer skills
●T-rec
●Syspro
●Microsoft office
●Excel
Personal Details
Nationality: Namibian
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Driving License: Namibian driver’s license
Languages: English and Afrikaans
References available upon request