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WESLEY SEAN De Gee

Fixed Asset Integrity Inspection Specialist
Durban,KZN

Summary

Having ample inspection and asset integrity experience of all process equipment, specializing in above ground storage tanks, pressure vessels and process piping.

Having a firm belief in continuous improvement, whereby systems should be reviewed and processes made more efficient and effective.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
13
13
Certifications

Work History

complex inspection supervisor/ Inspection specialist

SAPREF
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
03.2019 - Current
  • I am the responsible integrity inspector for the entire North Zone Complex at SAPREF site Durban.
  • My complex comprises of:.
  • Crude distillation unit,.
  • High vacuum unit,.
  • Hydro-desulpherizing unit.
  • Utilities,.
  • Propane de-asphalting unit,.
  • Furfural extraction unit,.
  • MDU/ MEK unit,.
  • Hydro treating unit,.
  • Hot oil system.
  • I assure the integrity of the plant is maintained via inspections and integrity assessments.
  • Routine inspection and assessment scope comprises of: Assigning condition monitoring locations as per relevant regulation/ standard, conducting remnant life calculations, raising repair recommendations, updating and management of my data management system, NDT reviews, upskilling of trainees, conducting RBI reviews and updates, routine QMS reviews and updates.

Integrity projects lead

03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Senior in-service inspector of piping, tankage and vessels.
  • Conduct visual and NDT surveys in accordance with API 653/ EEMUA 159/ API570/ API 510 and Shell standards.
  • Planning and execution of in-service inspections, targeting Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), Paint the refinery initiative, Corrosion review initiative and external piping inspections throughout the refinery processes.
  • Leading a large group of inspectors and NDT technicians to execute scoped and planned work, establishing integrity of the equipment on site for integrity fitness.
  • Implementing inspection strategies to target expected damage mechanisms within the process.
  • Enabling communications with Materials and Corrosion engineers and extending inspection scope for further assessments.
  • Reviewing all reports compiled by subordinate inspectors.
  • Raising inspection recommendations and engaging with the unit engineers so that the concern is resolved.
  • Managing inspections on injection points in process piping throughout site.
  • Responsible for a large team of inspectors and NDT technicians, ensuring no time wastage and effectiveness in inspection programs.
  • Projects/ Events:.
  • 2015 Turn Around/ Shutdown.
  • 2017 Turn around/ shutdown – night shift supervisor.
  • 2017 Visbreaker shutdown integrity program lead.
  • 2019 Major Turnaround North Zone inspection block lead.
  • 2019 FEU decoke shutdown lead.
  • 2020 Major Turnaround North Zone inspection block lead.
  • 2021 Major Turnaround North Zone inspection block lead.
  • Paint the refinery project – inspection lead.
  • CUI/ CUF inspection lead.
  • Corrosion review implementation – lead.
  • External piping inspection project lead.
  • Pipe to support inspection initiative – lead.

Inspection supervisor, head inspector

SAPREF
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
10.2014 - Current

My roles and responsibilities are related to the improvement program for the entire refinery and Island View complex, such tasks are as follows:

1. Generate and execute CUI/ CUS/ CUF and pipe to bundwall inspection strategies and manage the inspection team,

2. Generate, execute and oversee data capturing of the corrosion review initiative,

3. Raise recommendations and ensure the records are kept up to date.

Equipment responsibility scope:

Pressure vessels, storage tanks, process piping, towers/ columns

QA Manager

07.2013 - 09.2014

I am responsible for the day to day management of all client sites, whereby:

inspections:

Routine external visual inspections conducted in accordance with API 653,

Routine internal inspections are conducted in accordance with API 653,

Repair scope and execution management in accordance with API 653 and API 650.

Maintenance/ projects:

Management of all repair and modifications to above ground storage tanks in accordance with API 653.

Manage the QA/QC aspect of new fabrication above ground storage tank projects.

QA/QC inspector/ welding inspector

R.I.T.C
04.2012 - 12.2012
  • Audio and engineering consultants/ Storage Tank Projects.

QA/QC inspector/ welding inspector

Engineering Consultants
07.2011 - 04.2012

QC inspector

Trotech Engineering
03.2011 - 07.2011

Welding Inspector

Group Five
05.2010 - 12.2010
  • NMPP Pipeline project f Johannesburg, rom Durban to Company.

Welding inspector

Kim’s welding
05.2009 - 03.2009

Welder,fitter, lathe operator, welding inspector

IQ Engineering
03.2009 - 1 1

Education

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT Australia
Australia
01.2020 - 10.2021

High School -

Northwood Boys High School
Durban, KZN
01.2004 - 12.2008

Skills

    Management

API regulations

Fixed equipment integrity

Maintenance and shutdowns

Above ground storage tanks

Pressure equipment regulations

ISO 9001

Pressure vessels

Process piping

Accomplishments

  • Certification 1 Institute: Kim’s welding school Qualification: GTAW welder Date obtained: February 2009 Certification 2 Institute: Southern African Institute of Welding Qualification: SAQCC fabrication and welding inspector – Level 1 (CWI - 1) Date obtained: 2009 Certification 3 Institute: Southern African Institute of Welding Qualification: SAQCC CP pressure vessels- CP PV number 820 Date obtained: 2010 – 2017 Certification 4 Institute: Southern African Institute of Welding Qualification: SAQCC senior welding and fabrication inspector – Level 2 (CWI - 2) Date obtained: 16/11/2012 Certification 5 Institute: IIW/ Southern African Institute of Welding Qualification: International Welding Inspector (#225): (CWI - international) Date obtained: 16/11/2012 Certification 6 Institute: Silverwing Qualification: Scorpion B-scanner ( robotic UTM) Date obtained: 23/07/2013 Certification 7 Institute: ROS Qualification: ISO 9001: 2008 internal auditor Date obtained: 08/11/2013 Certification 8 Institute: American Petroleum Institute (API) Qualification: API 653 ICP – Above ground storage tanks Date obtained:.

Certification

GTAW welder

Affiliations

API 577 ICP – Welding and metallurgy

Additional Information

  • Home Language ENGLISH Health EXCELLENT , Criminal Offences NONE Driver license Yes, code B Passport Yes, South African Issue

Timeline

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT Australia
01.2020 - 10.2021

complex inspection supervisor/ Inspection specialist

SAPREF
03.2019 - Current

Integrity projects lead

03.2017 - 03.2019

API 577 ICP – Welding and metallurgy

01-2017

API 580 ICP – Risk Based Inspection

12-2016

API 570 ICP – Piping inspection

07-2016

API 510 ICP – Pressure vessel inspection

06-2016

IDMS – Inspection Data Management System

12-2014

Inspection supervisor, head inspector

SAPREF
10.2014 - Current

API 653 ICP – Above ground storage tanks

03-2014

ISO 9001: 2008 internal auditor

11-2013

Scorpion B-scanner ( robotic UTM)

07-2013

QA Manager

07.2013 - 09.2014

SAQCC senior welding and fabrication inspector – Level 2 (CWI - 2)

11-2012

International Welding Inspector (#225): (CWI - international)

11-2012

QA/QC inspector/ welding inspector

R.I.T.C
04.2012 - 12.2012

QA/QC inspector/ welding inspector

Engineering Consultants
07.2011 - 04.2012

QC inspector

Trotech Engineering
03.2011 - 07.2011

SAQCC CP PV

12-2010

Welding Inspector

Group Five
05.2010 - 12.2010

SAIW Level 1 QC welding inspector

06-2009

Welding inspector

Kim’s welding
05.2009 - 03.2009

Welder,fitter, lathe operator, welding inspector

IQ Engineering
03.2009 - 1 1

GTAW welder

02-2009

High School -

Northwood Boys High School
01.2004 - 12.2008
WESLEY SEAN De GeeFixed Asset Integrity Inspection Specialist