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Gregory John Höll

Vaalpark

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Proactive in identifying and addressing issues, with a strong focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

IQS International Aug
01.2022 - Current
  • Quality Documentation review such as: WPS, PQR, QCP, NDT Procedures, etc.
  • Responsible for inspecting and assessing the quality and strength of welds.
  • Ensuring correct material grades are used during fabrication processes.
  • Ensure correct codes and safety procedures are followed during welding and fabrication processes.
  • Inspection on various welding including: ASWD1.1 and ASME IX
  • Trial assembly inspections carried out on various structures inclusive of visual inspection, welding inspection and dimensional verification in accordance with approved drawings and procedures.
  • Carry out Pre-Corrosion and Post-Corrosion Protection inspections, including Grit Blasting, Primer, Final Coat and DFT verification according to approved procedures.
  • Provide a comprehensive report on all activities carried out during the course of an inspection.
  • Writing of NCR’s should the need arise and following up on them until close out.
  • Databook review. Ensuring all correct documentation in the Databook is up to date and correct.
  • Perform various Inspections on behalf of IQS.
  • Employee leased for duration of large-scale project. Details as follows.

Lead QA / QC

ADP
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control for Anglo-American Footprint reduction project in Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa.
  • Review and amend existing company Quality Management Plan to meet the existing standards of the Anglo-American Specifications.
  • Prepare Quality Documentation for inspections to be carried out at Vendors during the fabrication phase.
  • Kick off meetings carried out at all vendors to ensure that compliance with Company and Client specifications are met.
  • Daily inspections carried out at each vendor to ensure that Company and Client specifications are met.
  • Reviewing daily documentation such as Quality Control Plans (QCP) at each vendor to ensure that all works are held up to Company and Clients specifications and Standards.
  • Compiling inspection reports on daily visits and providing feedback to Project Management Team.
  • Reviewing and signing off of vendor Data Books.
  • During the Trial Assembly Phase, daily inspections were carried out to ensure that every item installed was done so in accordance with the approved drawings and procedures.
  • Compile a Trial Assembly Data Book in accordance with Anglo-American Standards and submit for final review and approval prior to demobilising to site for final assembly.
  • Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control on Anglo American Mokopane site in Limpopo, South Africa.
  • Prepare Quality Documentation for the final installation of the Footprint Reduction Project (FRP) Jameson Cells, as well as all supporting piping and structures.
  • Review of Civil Works Data Book on behalf of Client to ensure specifications and standards are met.
  • Support ADP Site Manager with installation of FRP Structure and piping through ensuring all works are carried out to Client approved drawings.
  • Daily walkthrough of completed sections of piping with P&ID to ensure that all items are installed as required.
  • Inspections of completed Structure and Piping carried out, a punch list prepared to for final rectifications prior to Construction Completion (C1).
  • Compiling Construction Completion Certificates (C1) for all items during final installation and have all relevant parties review and sign off.
  • Assisting Commissioning Team with Cold Commissioning (C2) and preparing Cold Commissioning Certificates for final sign off by all relevant parties.
  • Compile final installation Data Book in accordance with Anglo American specifications and standards for review and final sign off.
  • Project completed within contractual deadline and scratch free.

Contractor Advanced NDT and Project Coordinator

Knexus
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Providing Project Coordination services and assisting with business development strategies to aid in the growth of local and international markets.
  • Overseeing all aspects of labour broking, short term employment agreements and long-term employment agreements on behalf of the client and process all relevant documentation.
  • Handle any day-to-day queries relating to work activities that need to be carried out or any Human Resources related issues or concerns.
  • Process termination of agreements with short term or long-term employees as per government regulations in relevant countries.
  • Meeting with clients to discuss future business opportunities and growing a business relationship.
  • Establishing and maintaining targets for business growth.
  • Managing budget process on a contract from conception to finalization to ensure that maximum margins are achieved.
  • Processing profit and loss to provide feedback to management on various projects standing.
  • Carry out Advanced NDT inspections both in South Africa and out of country including: Guided Ultrasonics and Rapid Motion Scanning

Advanced NDT Technician / Project Coordinator

Applus Steel Test
01.2009 - 01.2020
  • Senior Guided Ultrasonics Technician.
  • Having been the single operator of the Rapid Motion Scanner, I had designed a unique way of compiling the raw data from the system into a presentable way that is unique to Applus Steeltest. This has widely been applauded by clients as a brilliant way to present the results.
  • Travelled to numerous countries and have liaised directly with clients from contract inception through to final payments to ensure a smooth process through the contract.
  • Extensive training was received on AMIS as well as ARC to assist with knowledge on how to efficiently operate the programs for maximized profit.
  • Compiling tender documentation of various projects for submission.
  • Meeting with clients to discuss business development opportunities.
  • Ensure that there are any grievances on projects, they are rectified immediately as well as ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Follow up on targets and ensure that targets are met.
  • Establishing and sustaining growing business results in a declining economy.
  • Managed budgeting process and profit and loss records for performing business and financial analyses
  • Investigate existing products and services and compare them against competitors.
  • Handle business deals operations and activities.
  • Oversee the implementation of different contracts.
  • Build, encourage and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
  • Create and present monthly reports for management.

Senior Sales Consultant

Regus South Africa
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Managed the day-to-day operations filling many roles to support growth and add to the bottom line.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive sales and marketing strategies while providing productive administrative management involving business and financial responsibilities.
  • Utilized strategic planning methodologies and goal setting to direct operations while increasing productivity and profitability.
  • Measured programs and processes for strengths and weaknesses and implemented changes as needed.
  • Formulated policies and strategic plans and implemented procedures and growth initiatives.
  • Provided information to potential clients overseeing all incoming enquiries for Africa. This was then distributed to the relevant departments to follow up.
  • Coordinated with the Operations Director on Daily activities such as client liaising, sales targets, enquiries as well as marketing.

Corporate Sales

IQPC South Africa
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Sales consultant to corporate events. Responsible for sourcing leads to relevant events that would cater to the specific industry events. These events ranged from Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing through to Peace Keeping and Improvised Explosive Devices handling.
  • Liaising with senior executives ranging from Directors through to Military Generals.
  • Pre conference planning which included venue sourcing, accommodation, transport, catering, etc.
  • Meeting with clients at the conferences for future business development.
  • Marketing current conferences to further improve on profit margins.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Pierre Van Rhyneveld Highschool
01-2001

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Computer skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Dependable and responsible

Certification

  • Certificate: Teletest Inspection II Institution: Eddyfi Date: 2022
  • Certificate: Rapid Motion Scanning II Institution: Silverwing Date: 2012
  • Certificate: Tank Floor Inspection II Institution: Silverwing Date: 2012
  • Certificate: Internal Rotary Inspection I Institution: Steel Test Date: 2009
  • Certificate: Scorpion Auto UT Scanning II Institution: Silverwing Date: 2012
  • Certificate: Survival Offshore Training Institution: Opito Date: 2021
  • Certificate: Visual Welding Inspector (3.0) Institution: CSWIP Date: 2023
  • Certificate: Magnetic Particle Inspection Institution: CSWIP Date: 2023

Timeline

Lead QA / QC

ADP
02.2024 - 05.2025

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

IQS International Aug
01.2022 - Current

Contractor Advanced NDT and Project Coordinator

Knexus
01.2020 - 01.2022

Advanced NDT Technician / Project Coordinator

Applus Steel Test
01.2009 - 01.2020

Senior Sales Consultant

Regus South Africa
01.2006 - 01.2009

Corporate Sales

IQPC South Africa
01.2004 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Sir Pierre Van Rhyneveld Highschool
Gregory John Höll