Marc Pretorius
Welding QC/QA Inspector
Germiston,Gauteng
Summary
Hardworking QA & QC Inspector focused on improving production quality. Offering over 10 years of experience along with expertise in manufacturing, power generation and oil & gas refinery environments. Experience working with ASME, EN, API and other common codes of construction, processes and standards. A qualified and experienced MT and PT NDT technician. Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining QA documentation systems, managing clients, arranging inspections with 3rd party inspectors and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in basic project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Competent in ISO 9001 QMS and ISO 3834 including internal auditing. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
QA/QC Inspector/Welding Co-ordinator
STEGEL Engineering
Germiston
10.2022 - Current
- Managing all quality functions including QA processes and procedures, Developing and managing ITP's, QC inspection on all welding activity, NDT's, welder qualifications & Internal auditing.
- Successfully completed 2 external audits for ISO 9001 and one for ISO 3834 during current tenure..
- Successfully Completed fabrication, inspection and release including creating data books of 13 pressure vessels and more than 50 storage tanks of various sizes to clients in mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing industries.
QC Inspector
National NDT Services Sasol Secunda
Germiston
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Successfully completed annual shut down of Chemical workup Plant within designated time frame.
- Carrying out inspection before during and after welding
- Final inspection and releases with 3rd party inspectors.
- Completed multiple successful piping and pressure vessel Hydrostatic pressure tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained testing equipment
QC Vendor Inspector
National NDT
Johannesburg
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Inspected more than 5 tons of structural steel.
- Completed inspection of Clarifier unit for mining industry from start of production to completion including coating inspection.
- Carried out all inspection hold points as per QCP's and inspection plans.
- Carried out Visual Inspection and Magnetic Particle inspection on clarifier after welding.
- Conducted Magnetic particle inspection on all steel for clarifier
QC Inspector
Integrity NDT at Hendrina Power Station
Mpumalanga
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Successfully completed inspections on 2 boiler breakdowns and repairs on Power station boilers.
- Conducted Visual inspection, MT and PT on boiler internal piping for repair work.
QC Inspector, NDT Technician
Sasol Secunda Shutdown (Chemical Workup Plant)
Mpumalanga
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Successfully completed planned shutdown in prescribed timeframe.
- Conducted MT and PT on various equipment and pipelines, final releasing and hydro testing.
- Performed QC on various pipelines and vessels including materials and consumable control, welding surveillance, visual inspection, NDT and final inspection and release with 3rd party inspectors.
- Operated, calibrated, and maintained testing equipment.
- Collaborated with production team to address quality issues, enhancing overall product performance.
- Proposed and implemented improvements to reduce errors and rejected items.
QC Inspector
S.A.I.Y.L Engineering Based at Mondi Paper mill Richards Bay
Richards Bay
5 2020 - 6 2020
- Surveyed more than 100 pipe lines of various sizes and categories.
- As part of team, completed survey inspections on Chemical Plant of paper mill to determine condition of piping, vessels and attachments for maintenance scheduling.
- Reporting on all findings including locations and condition of all related equipment in chemical plant.
QC Inspector/ NDT Technician
Sasol Synfuels Refinery Secunda (Contracted to National NDT Services)
Mpumalanga
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Successfully completed annual shutdown within time frame.
- Carrying out all senior QC functions including updating and signing off ITP's, compiling data books, final release inspections to clients for piping, vessels and other equipment.
- Carrying out MT and PT on piping, and vessels.
- Calibrated and maintained over 10 pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment
QC Inspector/NDT Technician
Sasol Synfuels Refinery Secunda (Contracted to Stanley Detect Inspection)
Mpumalanga
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Carrying out all inspection functions such as materials control and release, fit up and dimensional checks, welding surveillance, visual inspections, final visual inspections, data book compilation and final release with 3rd party inspectors.
- Carrying out MT and PT on all components after fabrication.
- Inspected products, components, and materials for defects and compliance with tolerance standards
- Proposed and implemented improvements to reduce errors and rejected items
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying nonconformance's
- Performed regular calibration checks on inspection equipment, guaranteeing accurate measurements during evaluations
Welding Supervisor/ QC Inspector
Viva Steelfab Engineering, Kempton Park Gauteng
Johannesburg
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Supervised fabrication of more than 50 tons of structural steel for various industries.
- Coordinating and supervising welders, carrying out welder testing, maintaining weld records, control of welding consumables.
- Carrying out QC activities such as ITP implementation and control, materials control, surveillance during welding, visual inspections and dimensional checks after welding, MT on completed welding, final release with customers and compiling and signing off of data books.
- Maintained and updated calibration records for testing and measuring equipment.
- Testing incoming and existing welders to update qualifications.
Client QC Inspector
Group 5 Engineering Sasol Secunda OBL 17 Project
Mpumalanga
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Completed fabrication of 6 different pressure piping lines measuring more than 7kms per line.
- Successfully managed inspections on workshop fabrication of multiple sizes and configurations of piping for entire oxygen plant project.
- On site- Successfully completed start to finish of installation of multiple lines of pressure piping for Oxygen plant upgrade.
- Carried out daily QC activities including ITP control and completion, materials control, consumables control, welding surveillance before during and after welding, dimensional and visual inspections on all fabrications in area of control, coordinating NDT on completed welding, final release with client 3rd party inspectors, compiling and sign off of data books.
- Collaborated with production team to address quality issues, enhancing overall product performance.
- Proposed and implemented improvements to reduce errors and rejected items.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by providing expert recommendations on quality control procedures.
- Maintained strong working knowledge of industry regulations and standards, ensuring that all inspections were conducted in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results, providing valuable data for process improvement initiatives.
NDT Technician/ Visual Inspector
SGS Sentinel Inspection Services- Grootvlei Power Station, Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Completed multiple boiler outages and shutdowns for scheduled maintenance of Grootvlei Power station.
- Led team of 8 visual inspectors to complete top to bottom boiler inspections on multiple units of power station.
- Carried out daily MT and PT on various components such as piping, vessels, boiler tubing and other equipment as part of core crew/maintenance team
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Implemented corrective actions based on NDT findings, resulting in improved manufacturing processes.
- Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods.
- Contributed to increased product quality by identifying defects in raw materials and finished goods through NDT methods.
- Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.
NDT Technician (MT & PT)
SGS Sentinel Inspection Services – Krugersdorp
Johannesburg
6 2014 - 10.2015
- Maintained NDT requirements of various companies as 3rd party NDT technician.
- Carried out inspections on various components for various clients around Gauteng within power generation, oil and gas and structural steel sectors.
- MT and PT on structural steelwork, pressure and non- pressure piping, vessels, tanks and other components.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Implemented corrective actions based on NDT findings, resulting in improved manufacturing processes.
- Supported project completion timelines with timely execution of scheduled inspections and tests.
- Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
Welding and Fabrications Inspector/QC
H&S Labour Brokers- Matla Power Station, Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Carried out Successful completion of all piping installation of Hydrogen Plant on Unit 5 of power station.
- Carried out daily inspection work including materials control, welding surveillance before during and after welding, coordinating NDT inspections, visual and dimensional inspections on all small bore pipework, final inspections and release with client inspectors, compiling and signing off of data books.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring safer work environment for all employees.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
Welding and Fabrications Inspector/QC
GEA Nilenca , Roodekop, Gauteng
Mpumalanga
1 2013 - 8 2013
- Conducting QC work on various equipment such as pressure vessels, piping and structural work for power generation and oil and gas industry.
- Developing and managing ITP's, carrying out pre welding inspections, surveillance during welding, visual inspections, fit ups and dimensional checks, coordinating NDT on completed fabrications, final visual inspections and release with clients, compiling of data books.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring safer work environment for all employees.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
- Educated staff on safety and quality improvement strategies to uplift standards.
NDT/Welding and Fabrication Inspector/QC Inspector
BHR Piping Systems (contracted by Sentinel Inspection Services)
Pretoria
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Tested more than 100 Tons of main steam and pressure piping
- Carried out MT and PT inspections on main steam big bore and small bore piping for various power stations.
- Carried out Visual and dimensional inspection on main steam pipe work for multiple power stations.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring safer work environment for all employees.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
NDT Technician
SGS Sentinel Inspection Services
Johannesburg
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed more than 12 clients NDT requirements on daily and weekly basis.
- Worked on call out basis from company head office base travelling to multiple clients daily around province and beyond.
- Performed MT and PT inspections on various components for Power Stations, oil refineries, water treatment plants, structural steel and more.
- Tested various components such as pressure vessels, storage tanks, pressure and non pressure piping, water piping and many other applications across various industries.
- Calibrated and maintained over 5 pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment
NDT Technician
Detect Unit Inspection- GEA Nilenca, Roodekop
Johannesburg
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Carried out all MT and PT for Power Generation industry in workshop environment.
- NDT inspections on pressure vessels, pressure and non pressure piping, structural steel and other configurations.
- Calibrated and maintained over 20 pieces of sensitive non-destructive and other testing equipment
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Implemented corrective actions based on NDT findings, resulting in improved manufacturing processes.
- Supported project completion timelines with timely execution of scheduled inspections and tests.
NDT Technician
Detect Unit Inspection- Genrec, Germiston
Johannesburg
03.2011 - 05.2011
- Conducted MT and PT on more than 50 tons of structural steelwork for power generation industry.
- Calibrated and maintained 5 pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Conducted magnetic particle inspection on structural steel to detect surface breaking defects.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
NDT Technician
NDT Inspections (PTY) - Sappi Paper Mill, Ngodwana
Nelspruit
11.2010 - 11.2010
- Conducted MT and PT on more than 20 vessels and storage tanks.
- Successfully completed shut down of paper mill within time frame .NDT inspections on boilers, tanks and vessels.
- Conducted MT and PT testing on boiler internal piping, storage tanks, vessels and piping.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
- Implemented corrective actions based on NDT findings, resulting in improved manufacturing processes.
- Supported project completion timelines with timely execution of scheduled inspections and tests.
- Calibrated and maintained over 20 pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
NDT Technician
Detect Unit Inspection -Sasol , Secunda
Secunda
08.2010 - 09.2010
- Successfully completed annual shutdown as part of statutory inspection team. Completed on time and within budget.
- Inspected more than 50 pressure vessels and storage tanks for maintenance records.
- Carried out MPI and PT inspection on piping, tanks and vessels, for Solvents plant.
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers
- Implemented corrective actions based on NDT findings, resulting in improved manufacturing processes
- Supported project completion timelines with timely execution of scheduled inspections and tests
- Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods
- Aided in minimizing production downtime through proactive identification of potential issues using liquid penetrant testing techniques
- Mitigated risks associated with machinery failure by regularly monitoring equipment health using vibration analysis techniques
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks
NDT Technician
High Profile Inspection Authority (PTY) Ltd, Richards Bay
Richards Bay
07.2009 - 04.2010
- As part of 3 man team, successfully carried out all Radiographic testing on 14 new fuel storage tank builds at Island View Storage Richards Bay.
- Assisted with all MT and PT inspections on 14 new fuel storage tanks.
- Completed RT for 100% of all pipe welding on various sizes of small and big bore piping.
- Implemented corrective actions based on NDT findings, resulting in improved manufacturing processes
- Supported project completion timelines with timely execution of scheduled inspections and tests
- Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods
- Evaluated and reported inner structure and flaws by preparing scaled diagrams pinpointing defects
- Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact
- Used Gamma and X-ray radiographic techniques to produce images of objects on film
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks
- Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Senior Welding Inspector CSWIP 3.2.1
The Welding Institute (T.W.I.)
Johannesburg, South Africa 11.2023 - 06.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Senior Welding And Fabrications Inspector Level 2
Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
Johannesburg 04.2015 - 10.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Welding And Fabrications Inspector Level 1
Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
Durban 02.2012 - 08.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Magnetic Particle Inspection Level 1 And 2
African NDT Centre
Pretoria 05.2010 - 06.2010
Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level 1& level 2 SNT-TC1A - Dye Penetrant Inspection Level 1 And 2
African NDT Centre
Pretoria 05.2010 - 06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Radiographic Testing Level 1
African NDT Centre
Durban 10.2009 - 11.2009
Ionizing Radiation Safety and Principles Certificate - Radiographic Testing Level 1
African NDT Centre
Durban 10.2009 - 11.2009
Matric - Secondary Education
Umbilo Secondary School
Durban 11.2002 - 12.2002
Skills
Industrial sector experience
- Oil and gas - NDT and QC work for Sasol Refinery on multiple plants within the refinery on shutdowns and fixed term projects as well as for manufacturing workshops supplying components to the refinery.
- Power generation - NDT and QC work on multiple Coal fired power stations and workshops supplying components for said power utilities for maintainance.
- Structural Steelwork- Multiple vendors including local power utilities and various construction sites around Johannesburg and Mpumalanga.
- Water treatment- NDT and inspections on water piping and filtration systems.
- Vendor inspector- Carrying out NDT and QC work for various companies including for power generation, oil and gas and structural steelwork sectors.
References
- Mr Louis Botha- Site manager SGS Sentinel inspection services Grootvlei Power station Contact: 0722043995
- Mr Shayne Schalkwyk, Sasol Secunda Welding Technology ,QC Senior/Team leader 2018, 2019 & 2021,2022 . Contact: 084787029
- Mr J Huisamen, STEGEL Engineering, Works Manager, Contact: 0768971545
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Senior Welding Inspector CSWIP 3.2.1
The Welding Institute (T.W.I.)
11.2023 - 06.2024
QA/QC Inspector/Welding Co-ordinator
STEGEL Engineering
10.2022 - Current
QC Inspector
National NDT Services Sasol Secunda
08.2022 - 09.2022
QC Vendor Inspector
National NDT
05.2022 - 07.2022
QC Inspector
Integrity NDT at Hendrina Power Station
10.2021 - 11.2021
QC Inspector, NDT Technician
Sasol Secunda Shutdown (Chemical Workup Plant)
08.2021 - 09.2021
QC Inspector/ NDT Technician
Sasol Synfuels Refinery Secunda (Contracted to National NDT Services)
08.2019 - 09.2019
QC Inspector/NDT Technician
Sasol Synfuels Refinery Secunda (Contracted to Stanley Detect Inspection)
08.2018 - 09.2018
Welding Supervisor/ QC Inspector
Viva Steelfab Engineering, Kempton Park Gauteng
12.2017 - 02.2018
Client QC Inspector
Group 5 Engineering Sasol Secunda OBL 17 Project
01.2017 - 11.2017
NDT Technician/ Visual Inspector
SGS Sentinel Inspection Services- Grootvlei Power Station, Mpumalanga
10.2015 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Senior Welding And Fabrications Inspector Level 2
Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
04.2015 - 10.2015
Welding and Fabrications Inspector/QC
H&S Labour Brokers- Matla Power Station, Mpumalanga
09.2013 - 01.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Welding And Fabrications Inspector Level 1
Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW)
02.2012 - 08.2012
NDT/Welding and Fabrication Inspector/QC Inspector
BHR Piping Systems (contracted by Sentinel Inspection Services)
01.2012 - 01.2013
NDT Technician
SGS Sentinel Inspection Services
09.2011 - 01.2012
NDT Technician
Detect Unit Inspection- GEA Nilenca, Roodekop
05.2011 - 09.2011
NDT Technician
Detect Unit Inspection- Genrec, Germiston
03.2011 - 05.2011
NDT Technician
NDT Inspections (PTY) - Sappi Paper Mill, Ngodwana
11.2010 - 11.2010
NDT Technician
Detect Unit Inspection -Sasol , Secunda
08.2010 - 09.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Magnetic Particle Inspection Level 1 And 2
African NDT Centre
05.2010 - 06.2010
Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level 1& level 2 SNT-TC1A - Dye Penetrant Inspection Level 1 And 2
African NDT Centre
05.2010 - 06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Radiographic Testing Level 1
African NDT Centre
10.2009 - 11.2009
Ionizing Radiation Safety and Principles Certificate - Radiographic Testing Level 1
African NDT Centre
10.2009 - 11.2009
NDT Technician
High Profile Inspection Authority (PTY) Ltd, Richards Bay
07.2009 - 04.2010
Matric - Secondary Education
Umbilo Secondary School
11.2002 - 12.2002
QC Inspector
S.A.I.Y.L Engineering Based at Mondi Paper mill Richards Bay
5 2020 - 6 2020
NDT Technician (MT & PT)
SGS Sentinel Inspection Services – Krugersdorp
6 2014 - 10.2015
Welding and Fabrications Inspector/QC
GEA Nilenca , Roodekop, Gauteng
1 2013 - 8 2013
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