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JODY RAMON ALLAN

QA/QC LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR

23 Conyngham Avanue ,Durban

Summary

Detailed-focused professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in Quality Control, NDT and welding inspection gained across projects in the Oil & Gas field, Mining and Power industry. Versed in applicable codes such as (ASME, AWS, BS EN ISO,DIN) and all welding techniques and fabrication requirements. Highly organized with sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills and decisive nature. Effective at preparing maps and job books, inspecting documentation and writing reports about weld and construction quality. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Skills

Non-destructive testing

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Work History

QA/QC LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR

BLAIZEPOINT ENGINEERING/SAPPI VULINDLELA PROJECT

Durban, KZN

01.2020 - Current

Review and Approve WPS/PQR for compliance to BS EN ISO 15614 for 316 piping upgrade of new boiler
Qualification of welders to ISO 9606-1
Develop of all site FEQ/TQ for field deviations
Compile and maintain piping pressure test packages
Initiate and follow through on all NCR if any non-compliance is observed
Participate on weekly HSE safety briefing
Inspection of incoming parts for conformance to project specifications
Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
Ensure correct equipment and consumables/material are been used for fabrication and installation of piping
Verification that dimensions ,fit-up and weld preparations are accordance with drawings and WPS
Request and monitor all NDE percentage coverage as per project requirements
Line checking, clearing and punch list for piping as per P&ID and isometric drawings
Final documentation compilation and submission for handover

QA/QC LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR

HYDRA-ARC/SAPREF REFINERY SHELL&BP AFRICA

Durban, KZN

09.2016 - 12.2019

Conducting Internal audits at planned intervals as per ISO 9001(2015)
Implementing ISO 3834 Part 2
Implementation of welder training assessment as per Asset PR 01391
Drafting up of ITPS in accordance to work scope, client specification and code of construction
Qualification of WPS/PQR and WPQR as per ASME IX
Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions
Compiling of project specific data books (Work packs) /Develop hydro-test system data packages
Initiate and follow through on all NCR issued
Monitor all welding welding activities, check pre-heat, inter pass temperature and heat input ratios
Conduct visual inspection on completed welds-Report and document inspection results
Implementation of welding system/weld cards to QC and construction team prior to fabrication
Control of welding system and NDE to determine total weld inches/Monitor weld repair rate and RCA(root cause analysis) for weld repairs
Monitor all welder qualifications to ensure that they are kept up to date and renewals done before expiry
Witnessing of hydrostatic pressure test on piping and vessels for acceptance
Final hand over of work pack data dossiers

QA/QC LEAD WELDING INSPECTOR

IGS ENGINEERING/TRANSNET TM1 PROJECT

Durban, KZN

08.2015 - 08.2016

Reviewed and approved quality requirements for purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance
Facilitate 3rd party verification activities as specified in approved ITPS
Designed and developed forms and instructions to evaluate, assess and report quality standards and data
Requesting and review of all NDT results (RT, MT, PT, UT)
Material Identification and Traceability-MTR Review as per ASME II
Monitor contractor NCR and corrective action processes and where necessary raise and close out non-conformance products
Reduced weld repair rate through implementation of quality control procedures which effectively increased productivity
Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
Compilation of project completion data dossiers as per client specifications

QA/QC WELDING INSPECTOR

GROUP 5 OIL&GAS/ENGEN REFINERY NMPP PIPE LINE

Durban, KZN

01.2014 - 07.2015

Monitor inspection activities as per inspection and test plans (ITPS)
Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments
Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of piping and vessel materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
Inspection of joint fit up is correct and that bevel angels, root face, root gap and landing is correct as per WPS/PQR
Witnessing of hydrostatic pressure test on piping
Ensuring calibration certificates are up to date for welding machines / pressure gauges, welding ovens.
Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
Generate client request for inspection (RFI) where required providing sufficient notice for Hold, Witness and inspection points
Final hand over of data dossiers as per system handover

QA/QC WELDING INSPECTOR

GRINAKER LTA/SAPREF REFINERY, SHELL&BP AFRICA

Durban, KZN

01.2013 - 12.2013

Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
Material identification and traceability cast number transfer and MTC review
Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements
Red-lining of piping and fabrication drawings
To check correct level and method of pre-heat is applied prior to welding
Cross verification of welding machines calibration, measuring instrument calibration, pressure gauge calibration certificates and maintain log sheet
Conduct visual inspection before, during and after welding, as well as welding parameters and dimensional checks
Pre and post hydro punch on piping lines
Provided early warning of potential welding/quality problems to Management
Request and monitor of all NDT and PWHT Charts
Inspection of process equipment such as columns, drums, heat exchangers.
Track and report on all welding inches and weld repair rate investigate root cause analysis for repair welds

KENTZ ENGINEERS

SHELL&BP AFRICA

Durban, KZN

01.2011 - 09.2012

Drafting up of ITPS in accordance to work scope, client specification and code of construction for piping and vessel repair
Inspection of joint fit up and welding process (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW) as per WPS
Qualification of WPS/PQR and WPQR as per ASME IX
Inspection of shell flange gasket seating area for any erosion, damage and cracking
Witnessing of hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure test on piping and vessels
Conduct visual inspection before, during and after welding, as well as welding parameters and dimensional checks
Inspection of all types of valves their direction flow, tag numbers, rating and size
Line checking, clearing and punch listing for piping and equipment as per P&ID and isometrics such as pipe supports valves, guides, shoe supports and NDT completion and approving test packages for hydro test
Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of piping materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications

QA/QC WELDING INSPECTOR

GOSS & BALFE, PTY LTD

Durban, KZN

09.2006 - 12.2010

Visual and dimensional inspection before, during and after welding
Requesting and review of all NDT results as per ASME V/ASME B31.3(RT,MT/PT,UT,HT)
All raw material inspection and their MTC review for acceptance to client spec and code requirements-ASME II
Responsible for control and monitoring of all non-conforming products –issuing and closing out of non-conformance reports
Witnessing of hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure test for acceptance
Inspection and audit of electrode and material storage as per QMS and approved work instructions
Compiling of ITPS/QCP as per work scope and applied code of manufacture-ASME B31.3
Ensure that latest revised drawings are been used by construction team and all work carried out are as per drawings
Preparation and submission of daily site inspection reports
Coordinate and review of all NDT results (RT, MT, PT, UT) as per ASME V and ASME B31.3
Monitor welders to ensure that their qualifications are in rage and updated every 6 months as per ASME IX
Inspection and audit of electrode & material storage as per the QMS and approved work instructions
To arrange necessary steps / actions for post weld heat treatment (Monitor DHT temperatures after welding, Check PWHT and soak temperatures and times as per procedure-Monitor cooling of rate
Overall inspection activities of pipeline fabrication erection testing flushing and commissioning
Responsible for tracking of all welding data-Welder repair rate and Root cause analysis of defect welds
Record and document any deviations from project quality program and company Quality Management System (QMS)
Participate in all internal and external Audits as per ISO 9001
Compilation of project completion data dossiers as per client specification

Education

Diploma International Welding Inspectors -

International Institute of Welding

South Africa

Diploma Senior Welding Inspectors Level 2 -

SAIW

South Africa

Diploma Welding And Fabrication Inspectors Level 1 -

SAIW

South Africa

TWI – CSWIP 3.0 Fusion Welding Inspector -

TWI

Overview

years of professional experience