George Makaya
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR/WELDING COORDINATOR
Boksburg
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Quality Control Practioner/Welding Management Specialist with strong organizational skills,confidence,intergrity, technical ability and eager to secure any challenging opportunity. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding/Piping Maintenance Supervisor
New-Age Engineering Solutions-Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
Cape Town
06.2022 - Current
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Quality Coordinator/Responsible Welding Coordinator
Mobeni Intergrated Systems and Engineering
Witbank
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
Mechanical Quality Controller/Welding Specialist
Cerax
Boksburg
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Mechanical/Piping Inspector -Level 2
PDPS-Sasol Secunda
Secunda
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Mechanical /Painting Quality Inspector
Harper Projects
Springs
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Mechanical/Piping Quality Inspector
Christof Industries
Umkomaas
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Lead Mechanical/Painting/Welding Coordinator
SPX/DB Thermal Power Systems
Witbank
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
Senior Mechanical Quality Inspector/Data Book Rev
Eskom,Kusile Quality Department
Witbank
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Vendor Mechanical/Painting Quality Inspector
Bureau Veritas
Johannesburg
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Senior Quality Control Inspector
DCD Marine Cape Town
Cape Town
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Welding Foreman
Murray and Roberts
Witbank
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Welding and Fabrication Inspector
MM&G/Murray and Roberts
Lephalale
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Welding Supervisor
MM&G/Karena Concor
Lephalale
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Welding Foreman
GHH Mining Machines
Boksburg
11.2008 - 05.2010
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Assembler/Welder Chargehand
UNION CARRIAAGE AND WAGON-MURRAY AND ROBERTS
NIGEL
01.2007 - 11.2008
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
Education
International Welding Specialist - Mechanical Engineering
International Institute of Welding (IIW)
Johannesburg 01.2016 - 07.2016
PROGRAMME(NQF6) - TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (NQF6)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
PRETORIA 01.2012 - 03.2014
Senior Welding &Fabrication Inspectors L2 - WELDING AND FABRICATION INSPECTION
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
JOHANNESBURG 01.2014 - 06.2014
Welding & Fabrication Diploma in Welding -L1 - Welding And Fabrication Inspection -l1
Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
Johannesburg 01.2011 - 06.2011
DIPLOMA - WELDING INSPECTION -STANDARD DIPLOMA
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING (IIW)
JOHANNESBURG 01.2014 - 06.2014
ASME & NBIC CODES OF MANUFACTURE - ASME & NBIC CODES OF MANUFACTURE
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
JOHANNESBURG 01.2018 - 02.2018
DIPLOMA - PAINTING INSPECTION
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
JOHANNESBURG 05.2018 - 07.2018
Diploma - INTERNATIONAL WELDING SPECIALIST (IWS)
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING (IIW)
JOHANNESBURG 01.2016 - 06.2016
REDSEAL TRADE CERTIFICATE - WELDING
OLIFANTSFONTEIN (INDLELA)
JOHANNESBURG 08.2017 - 08.2017
CERTIFICATE - ISO 3834 & 14731 WELDING QUALITY MANAGEMENT
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
JOHANNESBURG 10.2017 - 10.2017
DIPLOMA - RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETERS
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
JOHANNESBURG 02.2015 - 03.2015
DIPLOMA - N4-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
THSWANE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
WITBANK 01.2019 - 11.2019
JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATE - CLASS ONE JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATE IN WELDING
HARARE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
HARARE 01.1999 - 08.2001
Skills
Computer Skillsundefined
Additional Information
- Mr. Manake Dikobe Eskom Kusile Power Station Project Quality Manager 082 885 4302 Mr. Munyaradzi Machemedze Bureau VERITAS, Project Manager 011 217 6300 Mr. Abdul Elmie DCD Marine Cape Town, SHEQ Manager 021 460 6000 Mr. Bobby Rambaran Kusile Fabrication, Kusile Power Station 083 778 0117 Mr. Quentin Oosthuizern MMG/Karena Concor Africa, Medupi Power Station 082 672 2521 Mr. Achmat Adries Union Carriage and Wagon, Bay Manager 011 814 4441
Certification
Internal Audit Awareness
Timeline
Welding/Piping Maintenance Supervisor
New-Age Engineering Solutions-Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
06.2022 - Current
Quality Coordinator/Responsible Welding Coordinator
Mobeni Intergrated Systems and Engineering
03.2022 - 05.2022
Mechanical Quality Controller/Welding Specialist
Cerax
10.2021 - 03.2022
Mechanical/Piping Inspector -Level 2
PDPS-Sasol Secunda
07.2021 - 10.2021
Mechanical /Painting Quality Inspector
Harper Projects
03.2021 - 06.2021
Mechanical/Piping Quality Inspector
Christof Industries
01.2020 - 02.2021
DIPLOMA - N4-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
THSWANE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
01.2019 - 11.2019
DIPLOMA - PAINTING INSPECTION
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
05.2018 - 07.2018
ASME & NBIC CODES OF MANUFACTURE - ASME & NBIC CODES OF MANUFACTURE
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
01.2018 - 02.2018
CERTIFICATE - ISO 3834 & 14731 WELDING QUALITY MANAGEMENT
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
10.2017 - 10.2017
REDSEAL TRADE CERTIFICATE - WELDING
OLIFANTSFONTEIN (INDLELA)
08.2017 - 08.2017
Lead Mechanical/Painting/Welding Coordinator
SPX/DB Thermal Power Systems
10.2016 - 11.2019
Senior Mechanical Quality Inspector/Data Book Rev
Eskom,Kusile Quality Department
01.2016 - 10.2016
International Welding Specialist - Mechanical Engineering
International Institute of Welding (IIW)
01.2016 - 07.2016
Diploma - INTERNATIONAL WELDING SPECIALIST (IWS)
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING (IIW)
01.2016 - 06.2016
DIPLOMA - RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETERS
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
02.2015 - 03.2015
Vendor Mechanical/Painting Quality Inspector
Bureau Veritas
08.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Quality Control Inspector
DCD Marine Cape Town
01.2014 - 08.2014
Senior Welding &Fabrication Inspectors L2 - WELDING AND FABRICATION INSPECTION
SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF WELDING (SAIW)
01.2014 - 06.2014
DIPLOMA - WELDING INSPECTION -STANDARD DIPLOMA
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WELDING (IIW)
01.2014 - 06.2014
Welding Foreman
Murray and Roberts
06.2012 - 01.2014
PROGRAMME(NQF6) - TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (NQF6)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2012 - 03.2014
Welding and Fabrication Inspector
MM&G/Murray and Roberts
09.2011 - 05.2012
Welding & Fabrication Diploma in Welding -L1 - Welding And Fabrication Inspection -l1
Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
01.2011 - 06.2011
Welding Supervisor
MM&G/Karena Concor
05.2010 - 05.2012
Welding Foreman
GHH Mining Machines
11.2008 - 05.2010
Assembler/Welder Chargehand
UNION CARRIAAGE AND WAGON-MURRAY AND ROBERTS
01.2007 - 11.2008
JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATE - CLASS ONE JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATE IN WELDING
HARARE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
01.1999 - 08.2001
Internal Audit Awareness
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