Quality Assurance Site Manager

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 self-assured, adaptable, and passionate QA/QC/ & Site Manager with a background in manufacturing, previously situated in Saudi Arabia. With extensive expertise in overseeing prominent projects spanning the manufacturing, welding, power, and petrochemical sectors, I have effectively managed diverse workforces in the Middle East, Europe, and South Africa. Over the course of 28 years, I have demonstrated unwavering dedication and proficiency in handling all facets of piping, pressure vessels/heat exchangers prefabrication, erection, and testing.

Recognized as a highly focused and committed professional, I bring a robust managerial, practical, and quality-oriented background to the table. My commitment to upholding the highest standards is evident, and I possess a proven ability to devise and implement efficient action plans aligned with client/company objectives and international standards, including ASME, API, AWS D1.1, BS PD 5500, TEMA, ASTM, ANSI, SAES, among others. I am deeply passionate about optimizing quality assurance/control and validation efforts. My acute understanding of quality audits and compliance issues positions me as an asset to your team. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to contributing to the success of your endeavours.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERTISE

• Proficient in piping and construction engineering, encompassing survey, stringing, welding (TIG & MIG for Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Aircraft welding for Inconel, Pneumonic Materials), MMA, SMAW, NDE, coating, pigging, hydro testing, back- filling, and commissioning.

• Expertise in all facets of shutdowns, including planning, P&IDs, isometric drawings, work-packs, piping, vessels, exchangers, flares, commissioning, and handover.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct precise inspections, ensuring strict adherence to organizational and international standards.

• Possesses excellent organizational skills, with the capacity to independently prioritize tasks, take responsibility for complex assignments, work meticulously with a keen eye for detail, and adhere to tight timelines.

• Proactive leader and supportive team player, adept at motivating others and driving collective efforts towards key objectives.

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

• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with individuals at all levels of seniority, as well as external organizations and clients; able to convey information clearly, concisely, and confidently.

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, using initiative to identify challenges and seek innovative solutions.

• Diligent observer and enforcer of all environmental, health, and safety regulations.

• Exhibits loyalty to employers and is dedicated to upholding the working ethos of a company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Solethu Marine Services (South Africa) June. 2023 to Aug. 2024 Reference Person: HR Manager – Khethiwe Buthelezi

Contact No.: +27-64-756-****

Contract

Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and within-budget completion of the construction project.

• Supervised and directed the project or specific packages, ensuring compliance with client specifications and requirements, monitoring progress, and collaborating with quantity surveyors to manage costs.

• Facilitated effective communication with clients, fellow construction professionals, and occasionally, the public.

• Coordinated and supervised construction personnel, including the selection of tools and materials.

• Conducted safety inspections to ensure construction and site safety.

• Compiled and prepared site reports, designs, and drawings.

• Implemented and maintained quality control procedures.

• Proactively identified and addressed potential issues, seeking preventive measures and solutions as needed.

• Assessed and minimized project risks.

• Generated reports and managed documentation & contributed to contract negotiations and facilitated the acquisition of permits and licenses. Primestar Consulting Servces (South Africa) May. 2021 to May 2023 Reference Person: CEO – Siven Naidoo

Contact No.: +27-82-459-****

Contract

Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that the construction project is completed on time and within budget.

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project (or a package), ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress, and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs.

• Liaising with the client, other construction professionals, and, sometimes, members of the public.

• Coordinating and supervising construction workers also selecting tools and materials.

• Safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety.

• Checking and preparing site reports, designs, and drawings.

• Maintaining quality control procedures.

• Finding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up.

• Assessing and minimizing risk.

• Writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork.

• Helping to negotiate contracts and secure permits and licenses. New Age Engineering Solutions (South Africa) April. 2021 to April 2022 Reference Person: CEO – Joseph Zinyana

Contact No.: +27-82-939-****

Contract

Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that the construction project is completed on time and within budget.

• Supervising and overseeing the direction of the project (or a package), ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress, and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs.

• Liaising with the client, other construction professionals, and, sometimes, members of the public.

• Coordinating and supervising construction workers also selecting tools and materials.

• Safety inspections and ensuring construction and site safety.

• Checking and preparing site reports, designs, and drawings.

• Maintaining quality control procedures.

• Finding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up.

• Assessing and minimizing risk.

• Writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork.

• Helping to negotiate contracts and secure permits and licenses. Steinmuller - Medupi/Arnot Powerstation(South Africa) August. 2020 to April 2021 Reference Person: QC Coordinater – Stefan Bosman

Contact No.: +27-82-329-****

Referance Person: QC Coordinater – Johan Smuts

Contact No.: +27-82-821-****

Contract

QC Inspector

Responsibilities

• Conducted Boiler internal inspection during spool piece replacements.

• Compilation and review of data books and final release.

• Conducted Auxiliary inspections (Valves) and compilation and review of data books to final release.

Arnot Power Station

• Conducting inspections on the furnace walls and ensuring inserts were according to drawing.

• Compiling and reviewing data books for final release. EcoLean Projects (Mondi Group) (South Africa) Dec. 2019-April 2020 Reference 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 (Dammam-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 the 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, labor, 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 relationships 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 Reference 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 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.

• Ensure 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-Oct. 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 of all work carried out on all vessels and equipment.

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

CLYDE BERGEMANN AFRICA (South Africa – Gauteng Prov.) Mar. 2010 to Mar. 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

Role Responsibilities

• Provided guidance and leadership to African security personnel, fostering teamwork and operational efficiency.

• Utilized leadership skills to ensure the effective execution of tasks and responsibilities.

• Monitored and ensured that all professional duties were performed to the highest standards.

• Maintained optimal situational awareness to enhance safety and performance.

• Ensured safe and timely transportation of clients to designated destinations. Reason for Leaving

Accepted an offer for a more advanced position with greater responsibilities. Safe Net – Reed Security (Iraq / Baghdad) Dec. 2006 to Oct. 2007 Short Term Contract

2IC / Close Protection Officer

Role Responsibilities

• Selected to serve as Second-in-Command (2IC) during the transition of Safe Net operations to Reed Security after the new contract was awarded (offered a position with Reed Security).

• Ensured the safety and security of clients through proactive measures and risk mitigation.

• Safely transported clients to designated locations, adhering to strict security protocols.

• Conducted guard duties at India Tower, monitoring camp borderlines for unusual activity or potential threats.

Reason for Leaving

Accepted an offer for a more advanced position with greater responsibilities. PROLOG SOLUTIONS (Afghanistan / Kandahar / Helmand Prov.) May 2006-Nov. 2006 Short Term Contract

Quality Control Supervison

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for training and mentoring welders to enhance skill development.

• Assisted welders in refining welding techniques to improve quality and efficiency.

• Ensured accurate fit-ups prior to the commencement of welding activities.

• Ensured strict adherence to all welding procedures and safety protocols.

• Participated in client meetings to provide updates and address concerns.

• Prepared and submitted detailed daily reports on project progress and performance. Reason for Leaving

• Accepted an offer from Safe Net for a new opportunity. OSSI SAFE NET (Iraq / Habbaniyah / Al Anbar Province) Nov. 2005-Feb. 2006 Short Term Contract

Close Protection Officer

Role Responsibilities

• Exercised leadership skills to guide and motivate team members.

• Oversaw the execution of professional duties to ensure operational excellence.

• Maintained situational awareness to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Facilitated the safe and timely transportation of clients to their designated locations. Reason for Leaving

• Received an offer from OSSI.

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) 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 earthmoving equipment (Welding repairs).

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

DENDUSTRI (Denel Aviation) Sep. 1994 to 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 of national service at the 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:

• Bushcraft and Hand-to-Hand Combat

• Riot Control and Operations

• Ground-to-Air Communication

• Extensive Small Arms Training: AK-47, Dragunov 7.62, Parabellum 9mm, Glock 9mm, PKM, Browning 12.7/7.62, RPD 7.62, PKM 7.62

• Mortar Handling: 60mm, 80mm, 120mm

• Special Weapons Handling

• Anti-Tracking, Mapping, Escape & Evasion

• House Penetration, Urban Warfare, and Anti-Terrorism Tactics PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• SAFETY HORIZON SERVICES (South Africa) 2016

Construction Regulations 2014 (NQF Level 2)

• SAFETY HORIZON SERVICES (South Africa) 2016

HIRA 6337 Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (NQF Level 2)

• SAFETY HORIZON SERVICES (South Africa) 2016

Legal Liability 6337 (NQF Level 3)

• SAFETY HORIZON SERVICES (South Africa) 2016

OSH Act 6337-Occupational Health & Safety Act (NQF Level 3) 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

• Management & Supervisory Programme (NQF Level 4-10) 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)

Sylman (South Africa) 2002

Interpret and Manage Conflict within the Workplace SCHOOL

JJ SERFONTEIN HIGH SCHOOL (GR 10) (South Africa) 1988

• Afrikaans

• English

• Mathematics / Geometry

• Geography

• Science

• Technical Drawings

• Trade Theory (Welding)

• Practical (Welding)

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