KATLEGO RAMAOTSWA
Welding Coordinator, Multi Skilled NDT Inspector
Summary
A Proficient Welding Coordinator with experience in overseeing welding projects across various industries. I'm adept in coordinating operations, ensuring adherence to international standards, and driving process improvements. I've demonstrated success in leading welding teams, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing productivity.
I'm committed to maintaining the highest quality of workmanship and advancing welding and fabrication practices through strategic leadership and a strong focus on safety and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Responsible Welding Coordinator
Kira Valves And Engineering
09.2023 - Current
- Overseeing Welding Coordination: Ensuring that all welding activities are carried out according to the organization’s standards and procedures.
- Process Optimization: Identifying opportunities to optimize welding processes, improve productivity, and reduce costs
- Quality Management: Incorporating ISO 14731: Welding Coordination Tasks and Responsibilities into the quality management system to ensure the competence of the RWC.
- Managing Personnel: Directing and coordinating technical personnel in performing inspections and ensuring compliance with established welding procedures.
Quality Control Inspector( Freelance Project)
Integrity NDT
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed visual inspections on boiler tubes, Economizer tubes, Condenser, Turbine pipelines, Steam drums, Turbine Vessels, valves In situ and HP pipelines.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Reviewed wall thickness and conventional NDT reports.
- Witnessed Endoscope Inspections on boiler headers and turbine pipelines.
- Compile and review datapack for Project Coordinators and clients.
Level 2 QC Inspector (Freelance Project)
Integrity NDT
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Visual Inspections : My role was to conduct visual inspections on boiler tubes, steam drum, detecting tube leaks while unit operating and inspections on turbine pipelines.
- Reporting: Reported discontinuities and their locations to supervisors and Eskom Engineers.
- Maintained a strong working knowledge of industry regulations and standards, ensuring that all inspections were conducted in accordance with applicable requirements.
QC Visual Inspector (Freelance Project)
Zwane Inspections
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Boiler Inspections : Perform visual inspections on boiler components such as Superheater tubes, Economizer, boiler furnace and re-heater tubes.
- Compiling Report: Part of my responsibilities was to conduct reports on discontinuities noted as well as their locations.
- Communication: Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and a commitment to meeting project deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards.
Mechanical QC Inspector
Plant Design and Project Services (PDPS)
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Visual Inspections: During my time here I performed visual Inspections on flanges, valves, bolts, reactors, heat exchangers, spools, vessels and visual inspection after component installation.
- Communicating: Communicated with production team members, Client QC and Mechanical Foreman about quality issues.
- Generating and compiling Documents: Generating Quality Control Plan documents, compiling reports from service providers such as sandblasting procedures, NDT reports, drawings and reviewing equipment calibration certificates
- Witness Pressure Test : witness pressure test and commissioning of the plant where project took place.
Multi-Skilled NDT Technician (MT, PT & UT)
De-Tect Unit Inspections
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Perform Liquid Penetrant (Dye Pen), Magnetic Particle and Ultrasonic Testing: Conduct Inspections on components supplied by clients, this included vessels, turbine components, pipes and structural components.
- Reporting: Preparing detailed reports on inspection results.
- Safety Adherence: Following safety protocols and procedures during testing to ensure a safe working environment.
- Continuous Learning: Staying updated on the latest NDT techniques, casually viewing Radiographic films with RT-Interpreter and reviewing codes
Welding & Fabrication Inspector
De-Tect Unit Inspection
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Review drawings, NDT reports and specifications : One of my roles was to review field and isometric drawings, review codes and client specification for the project as well as review NDT reports for data pack
- Inspecting welds : My duty was also to examine the quality of the welds to ensure they meet the standard and free from defects.
- Certifying Welders: I was involved in the qualification and certifications of welders and welding procedures.
- Collaborating with Teams: Communicating with engineers, fabricators and 3rd party Inspectors to address and resolve issues related to welding.
Ultrasonic Testing Technician
STANLEY INSPECTION
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Calibrate Equipment: One of my duties was to setup and calibrate the UT machine to ensure accurate measurements.
- Performing Inspections : Conducting 0⁰ and angle probe scans on materials, valve discs, pressure equipment, pipes and welds to locate discontinuities while being mentored by a Level 2.
- Interpret Results and Reporting: Evaluate and interpret test results according to standards and specifications and generating organized reports on any findings.
IRIS TUBE INSPECTOR
STANLEY INSPECTION
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Calibrate : Ensuring the IRIS equipment is properly maintained and calibrated for accurate measurements.
- Conducting inspections : Using the IRIS equipment to perform IRIS NDT on pipes and tubes primarily in heat exchangers, boilers, air coolers and feed water heaters.
- Reporting : Generating detailed reports that includes the location and severity of any discontinuities.
- Data Analysis: Interpreting the ultrasonic data collected by the IRIS probe to identify signs of corrosion, pitting, wall loss and other indications.
Education
SANS 347: 2019 PER SEMINAR -
OLIVIER SURVEY GROUP (PTY) LTD
Rand Airport, Johannesburg09.2023
ISO 3834 Seminar -
South African Institute of Welding
Johannesburg, South Africa09.2023
Welding Inspector Level 2 -
South African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
Johannesburg, South Africa11.2022
Welding and Fabrication QC Inspector Level 1 -
South African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
Johannesburg, South Africa10.2020
Visual Testing Level 1 -
African NDT Centre
Centurion, South Africa07.2018
Ultrasound Testing Level 1 -
African NDT Centre
Centurion, South Africa06.2018
Liquid Penetrant Testing Level 2 -
African NDT Centre
Centurion, South Africa02.2018
Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 -
African NDT Centre
Centurion, South Africa01.2018
Matric Grade 12 NSC -
Hoërskool Secunda
Secunda, Mpumalanga11.2017
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Report Preparation
- Procedure interpretation
- Supervision and leadership
- Blueprint understanding
- Excellent Communication
- Interpreting defects
- Interpreting WPS
Personal Information
Current Address: Cnr Nephin Road and, Steelpoort St, South Hills, Johannesburg South, 2197
Home Address : Soutpansberg Street Secunda
Gender : Male
Nationality: South African
Ethnicity : African
Marital Status: Single
Date of birth : 05 March 2000
Driver's License : Code 10
Certification
- Welding and Fabrication Inspector Level 2 (SAIW)
- Welding and Fabrication Inspector Level 1 (SAIW)
- Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 (SAIW)
- Liquid Penetrant Testing Level 2 (SAIW)
- Ultrasonic Testing Level 1 (African NDT)
- Visual Testing Level 1 (African NDT)
Hobbies and Interests
- Drawing
- Photography
- Chess and Soduko
- Hockey
- Travelling and exploring
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Sepedi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
isiZulu
Upper intermediate (B2)
References
- Nasi Khan - Project Coordinator
Kira Valves and Engineering
(079- 299- 5194)
- Ntokozo Sibiya - QC Coordinator
Integrity NDT, Hendrina Power Station
(060- 570- 1346)
- Cedric Mavuso - QC Coordinator
Integrity NDT, Arnot Power Station
(071- 834- 1428)
- Percy Tsotsetsi - Mechanical Foreman
PDPS, SASOL Secunda
(071- 337- 4334)
- Diresh Naicker- Branch Manager
De- Tect Unit Inspection, SASOL Secunda
(072- 865- 1965)
- Gerhard Boshoff - IRIS NDT Supervisor
Stanley Inspection, SASOL Secunda
(076- 250- 6648)
Timeline
Responsible Welding Coordinator
Kira Valves And Engineering
09.2023 - Current
Quality Control Inspector( Freelance Project)
Integrity NDT
03.2023 - 08.2023
Level 2 QC Inspector (Freelance Project)
Integrity NDT
01.2023 - 02.2023
QC Visual Inspector (Freelance Project)
Zwane Inspections
11.2022 - 12.2022
Mechanical QC Inspector
Plant Design and Project Services (PDPS)
04.2022 - 10.2022
Multi-Skilled NDT Technician (MT, PT & UT)
De-Tect Unit Inspections
12.2021 - 02.2022
Welding & Fabrication Inspector
De-Tect Unit Inspection
07.2021 - 11.2021
Ultrasonic Testing Technician
STANLEY INSPECTION
12.2020 - 05.2021
IRIS TUBE INSPECTOR
STANLEY INSPECTION
02.2019 - 11.2020
SANS 347: 2019 PER SEMINAR -
OLIVIER SURVEY GROUP (PTY) LTD
ISO 3834 Seminar -
South African Institute of Welding
Welding Inspector Level 2 -
South African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
Welding and Fabrication QC Inspector Level 1 -
South African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
Visual Testing Level 1 -
African NDT Centre
Ultrasound Testing Level 1 -
African NDT Centre
Liquid Penetrant Testing Level 2 -
African NDT Centre
Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2 -
African NDT Centre
Matric Grade 12 NSC -
Hoërskool Secunda
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