Pierre André Fourie
Centurion,South Africa
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Inspector & NDT Technician with 10+ years of expertise in fabrication, welding inspection, project management, estimating(time in motion) and ISO 3834 compliance. Adept at ensuring structural and pressure component integrity through advanced NDT techniques, digital inspection tools, and automation-driven quality control. Experienced in vendor inspections, third-party audits, and high-pressure environments. Passionate about leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance quality assurance processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Workshop Manager
CADCON Steel Construction and Engineering
2018.03 - 2025.03
- Oversee procurement, project estimation, and management
- Conduct subcontractor audits and ensure compliance before project commencement
- Allocate components to artisans and report project progress to management
- Facilitate third-party inspections and manage client relations
- Supervise fettling, pre-coating, and coating management to meet client specifications
- Ensure quality control on all components and compile digital data books
Senior Quality Inspector
Tivanathi Engineering
2017.10 - 2018.03
- Company Overview: (Eskom & KET)
- Supervised automated welding inspections for structural steel & pressure piping
- Implemented cloud-based inspection tracking to streamline project documentation
- Ensured vendor compliance with ASME, AWS, and ISO 3834 standards
- Data Book review on all components
- Vender inspections where conducted on all types of Piping, steel structures and electrical components
- (Eskom & KET)
Senior Quality Inspector
Bureau Veritas
2016.07 - 2017.09
- Company Overview: (Eskom & KET)
- Led digital quality assurance for Kusile Power Station, ensuring ASME & ISO 3834 compliance
- Conducted third-party inspections for Start-Up vessels, Headers, and High/Low-pressure piping
- Compiled digital data books for regulatory compliance
- (Eskom & KET)
Senior Quality Inspector
KARE Sheet Metal Products
2015.11 - 2016.07
- Spearheaded ISO 3834-2 certification, improving quality processes for Transnet and Alstom projects
- Conducted real-time inspections using digital reporting systems
- Inspection and project management on CNC Laser and Bending projects
- Managing Non-Conformance reports
- Head of Fabrication department
- Conducting Site visits with clients
QC Inspector & NDT Technician
CADCON Steel Construction and Engineering
2011.04 - 2015.10
- Managed fabrication quality control for major projects, including Medupi Power Station, Kusile power station and various smaller steel structures
- Supervised welding procedures
- NDT testing where done on critical components
- Enhanced NDT reporting systems for improved defect traceability
Education
Matric -
High School Eldoraigne
Centurion, Gauteng 2005.01 - 2009.12
Welding and Fabrication Inspection Level 1 -
South African Institute of Welding
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2010.02 - 2010.05
Advanced Non-Destructive Testing -
School of Applied Non-Destructive Examination
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2010.05 - 2010.05
Welding and Fabrication Inspection Level 2 -
South African Institute of Welding
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2010.06 - 2010.08
IIW International Welding Inspector -
South African Institute of Welding
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2013.07 - 2013.07
ASME Code of Manufacturing -
South African Institute of Welding
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2014.12 - 2014.12
SAQCC - NDT Radiographical Interpreters -
South African Institute of Welding
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2015.01 - 2015.01
ISO 3834 implementing -
South African institute of Welding
Johannesburg, Gauteng /2016 - /2016
Skills
- Welding & Fabrication Inspection
- Advanced Non-Destructive Testing
- Digital Inspection & Data-Driven Quality Control
- Vendor & Third-Party Audits
- Automated & Robotics-Assisted Inspection Methods
- ISO Compliance
- Project Coordination & Team Leadership
- Estimating & Project Management
- Technical Report Writing & Digital Documentation
- Software Proficiency
Languages
English
Afrikaans
References
- Lee Flattery, Alstom Manager, 071 608 8356
- Mnr B Barnard, CADCON Director, 083 326 3280
- Mnr Uli Retter, KARE Managing Director, 082 467 7858
- Melvin Joseph, Bureau Veritas Project Coordinator, 073 234 1470
- Lubabalo James Mnyaka, Tivanathi General Manager, 071 086 6820
Personal Information
• Date of Birth: 16 February 1991
• Nationality: South African
• Languages: English, Afrikaans
• Driver’s License: Valid Code 8 South African License
• Marital Status: Married
• Computer littered: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Transport: Own Transport
Timeline
Workshop Manager
CADCON Steel Construction and Engineering
2018.03 - 2025.03
Senior Quality Inspector
Tivanathi Engineering
2017.10 - 2018.03
Senior Quality Inspector
Bureau Veritas
2016.07 - 2017.09
Senior Quality Inspector
KARE Sheet Metal Products
2015.11 - 2016.07
SAQCC - NDT Radiographical Interpreters -
South African Institute of Welding
2015.01 - 2015.01
ASME Code of Manufacturing -
South African Institute of Welding
2014.12 - 2014.12
IIW International Welding Inspector -
South African Institute of Welding
2013.07 - 2013.07
QC Inspector & NDT Technician
CADCON Steel Construction and Engineering
2011.04 - 2015.10
Welding and Fabrication Inspection Level 2 -
South African Institute of Welding
2010.06 - 2010.08
Advanced Non-Destructive Testing -
School of Applied Non-Destructive Examination
2010.05 - 2010.05
Welding and Fabrication Inspection Level 1 -
South African Institute of Welding
2010.02 - 2010.05
Matric -
High School Eldoraigne
2005.01 - 2009.12
ISO 3834 implementing -
South African institute of Welding
/2016 - /2016