Qc Inspector Welding

Location:

Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa

Posted:

November 09, 2022

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Mario Lance Dametrius Fynn

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Ferryvale

Nigel

Gauteng

South Africa

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Mechanical & Piping Inspector with experience demonstrated in the petrochemical, oil & gas and energy sectors. Key areas of expertise include well-developed technical mechanical and piping skills, integrated design, construction, completion, cold commissioning and handover of mechanical complete systems, quality control, strategic planning and scheduling. Strong leadership skills demonstrated; equipped with ability to orchestrate and motivate diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results. Capable of building and developing trusted relationships with key project stakeholders, including internal teams, partners, subcontractors, suppliers and clients. I am knowledgeable of ASME, EN & BS codes and standards. I am currently seeking a career enhancing opportunity to utilize skills in a position that requires a dynamic and objective driven individual.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

● I played a vital role in achieving milestones and mechanical completion as per the schedule on the Sasol/ Kents WAX project in Sasolburg

● I have also completed major outages on the Eskom power stations. NJM Heat treatment & NDT Services

Sasol Secunda

Employment June 2022 to date

Qc Inspector/ NDT Inspector

Boiler running plants

Duties and Responsibilities

● Application of codes and standards in relation to work scope.

● Ensure proper use of approved procedures (PQR/WPS) as well as welder qualifications.

● Interpretation of manufacturing drawings, as – built drawings and weld maps.

● Identification and verification of materials.

● Surveillance of welding activities.

● Surveillance on shop floor.

● Preparation of inspection reports.

● Carrying out MT and PT NDT services.

● Ensure correctness of NDT and inspection reports.

● Verification of correct use of filler metals.

● Identification and evaluation of weld defects and surveillance of repairs.

● Ensure compliance with approved quality control plans.

● Dimensional verification of items as per drawing.

● Data book compilation to be completed as per approved index.

● Verification of material stamp transfer before cutting.

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● KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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● Applicable Codes & Standards.

● Order & contractual requirements.

● Quality Management System & ISO 9001.

● Ability to compile technical correlating drawings and requirements.

● Computer Literate ( Microsoft Office applications ).

● Measurement and Reporting practice.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

● Detail oriented and maintain high accuracy level. Employment 01 January 2017 to End March 2022

QC Inspector

Acceleration Unit 1-6

Kusile Power Station Project

Duties and responsibilities

Structural steel erection

● Assembly done according to drawings.

● Bolted connections include bolts, washers and nuts which are used according to part list. High strength connections to be arranged on the head and nut end.

● Tightening of non - preloaded bolts done according to HPE procedure.

● Tightening of preloaded bolts also done according to HPE procedure.

● Welding performed in accordance with ANSI/AWS D1.1.M or EN 1011-1 till 3.

● Welding materials qualified to ANSI/AWS D1.1.M or EN 15607.

● Straightening kept to a minimum.

● Marking and Identification during manufacture on the columns of the boiler structure.

● Inspection of welds distributed proportionately to the welders involved, the dimensions, materials and welding positions.

High pressure piping

● Main piping systems include: main steam piping, cold reheat steam system, hot reheat system, and feed water system and auxiliary steam system.

● The high pressure piping is an integral part of the station. It is therefore imperative that the erection of all the systems is done with due care and diligence paying particular attention to drawings and instructions.

● Marking of the piping components is done according to respective isometric drawings.

● When slinging the pipes care has to be taken that no damage on the pipes occurs.

● Marking of the piping centrelines using the actual boiler or turbine centreline as references.

● Measurement protocol attached to each method statement.

● Supports and supporting structure dimension of each support are specified in the detailed support drawings.

● The requirements for the piping will be in accordance with EN 13480-2 ● WPS in accordance to DIN EN ISO15609-1.

● Welders qualification certificate according to DIN EN 287-1

● Heat treatment according to DIN EN 13480-4

Non-boiler pressure parts piping

● Components for erection non-boiler external piping done according to EN 13480.

● Welding instructions for electric arc welding EN 1011 part 1.

● WPS done according to EN ISO 15609-1.

● Welders qualification certificate according to EN 287-1

● Visual exam done to EN 13480-5

● NDT done according to EN / AWS

● Bolting M16, M20, M24, M30

● Pump alignment

● Gaskets

● Motor alignment

● Bearing alignment

● Piping

● Welding

● Alignment

● Joint prep

● Pipe dimensions

● Material identification

● Cleanliness

● Visual inspections

Ducting

● This system has air-/ flue gas ducts/ expansion joints.

● Protocol must be recorded.

● Inspection carried out in accordance with AWS D1.1M.

● Approved drawings should be used.

● Check manufacturer qualification according to EN ISO 9001:2000

● Welding performance qualification according to AWS D1.1M.

● Visual inspections

● NDT done according to EN / AWS

● Joint prep and fit up inspections

● Welding

● Material identification

● Cleanliness inspections

● ITP compliance

● Matrix compliance

● WPS compliance

DB Thermal

May 2016 to 30 December 2016

QC Inspector

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Application of codes and standards in relation to work scope

● Ensure proper use of approved procedures (PQR/WPS) as well as welder qualifications

● Interpretation of manufacturing drawings, as – built drawings and weld maps

● Identification and verification of materials

● Surveillance of welding activities

● Surveillance on shop floor

● Preparation of inspection reports

● Requesting of NDT services

● Ensure correctness of NDT and inspection reports

● Verification of correct use of filler metals

● Identification and evaluation of weld defects and surveillance of repairs thereto

● Ensure compliance with approved quality control plans

● Dimensional verification of items as per drawing

● Data book compilation to be completed as per approved index

● Verification of material stamp transfer before cutting KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

● Applicable Codes & Standards

● Order & contractual requirements

● Quality Management System & ISO 9001

● Ability to compile technical correlating drawings and requirements

● Computer Literate ( Microsoft Office applications )

● Measurement and Reporting practice

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Able to work independently with minimum supervision

● Detail oriented and maintain high accuracy level Employment 10 June 2013 – April 2016

Babcock/AMT Placements

ESKOM Power Stations

Grootvlei,Kendal,Hendrina,Lethabo,Matla

Employment Feb 2012 –May 2013

Steinmuller/Pipemet

ESKOM Power Stations

Grootvlei,Hendrina,Arnot,Matla,Kriel,Camdon,Duvha

• Assist CP in witnessing statutory pressure test as per OSH ACT and pressure equipment regulation.

• Review procedures and method statements in accordance to Eskom specifications

• Inspections of boiler pressurize equipment (Piping &Vessels); none pressurized parts (Storage Tanks) and structural supports.

• Perform site inspection on vendor equipment before installation (ensure no damage during transportation.

• Verify fabrication is carried out in accordance with design codes, standards and specifications (ASME, BS, EN, Eskom spec).

• Issue recommend repair for items below min design thickness.

• Acceptance and rejection of NDT reports in accordance to ESKOM acceptance criteria, standards, specifications and codes.

• Witness and sign intervention points of the FTP/ITP/QCP.

• Review test packs for NDT clearance.

• Interpretation and implementation of codes (BS 12952 for boiler and BS 13480 for turbine).

• Monitor welding performance and welders reject rates (measurement and data analysis).

• Review heat treatment charts.

• Perform final visual inspection before leak test.

• Witness leak test (hydrostatic, pneumatic, air soap).

• Review of NDT reports /percentages, welder’s qualifications’ /stats, FTP S’/ITP S’/QCP S, specifications, standards and codes.

• Review data books before and after pressure tests.

• Assist engineers with technical inquiries.

• Liaise with site contractors and maintain a positive work.

• Co-ordinate and monitor daily activity sheet.

Employment Feb 2010 – Jan 2012

QA/QC SASOL WAX PROJECT

Kentz Engineers & Construction (Pty) Ltd. South Africa

• Review manufacturer test pack definition.

• Review mechanical and pipeline QCPs’/ITPs’/FTPs’.

• Review test packs for NDT clearance.

• Interpretation and implementation of Codes.

• Co-ordinate system leak tests (hydrostatic, pneumatic) and system flush.

• Review project plan and skyline charts and advice construction according to priorities.

• Review of project documentation and specifications to ensure compliance with client requirements.

• Review and interpret approved for construction Isometric drawings and P&IDs.

• Verify fabrication is carried out in accordance with design codes, standards and specifications.

• Review PQR S’, WPS S’ and welders to the various codes.

• Perform material identification and inspection.

• Evaluation of NDT results (RT, MT, PT, UT).

• Leak Test (hydrostatic, pneumatic, air soap, vacuum box).

• Heat Treatments (Preheat Inter-pass and PWHT).

• Pre hydro and post hydro punching of systems.

• Quality data documentation.

• Attend progress meeting.

• Monitor welding performance and welders reject rates (measurement and data analysis). EARLIER CAREER

QC Inspector - Detect Unit Inspection - Feb 2010 - December 2010 NDT technician / QC Trainee - Detect Unit Inspection - January 2007- January 2010 NDTTechnician - Detect Unit Inspection - May 2006 December 2006. TRAINING &CERTIFICATES

Welding and Fabrication Inspector Level 1 S.A.I.W. Senior Welding Inspector Level 2 S.A.I.W.

Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level 2 – S.A.N.D.E

Magnetic Particle Inspection Level 2 – S.A.N.D.

Certificates available on request.

REFERENCES

Eskom Kusile Power Station

Murray & Roberts

Anita Arends

011-***-****

Eskom Kusile and Medupi Power Station

SPX DB Thermal

Shavhani Mutshutshu