Bureau Veritas South Africa is recruiting an IPE/ QA QC SPECIALIST INSPECTOR on an Intermittent Contract based in Richards Bay.

The Supply of relevant Quality Inspection resources for the mechanical erection of CFB Boiler to work for and on behalf of Client Project Quality team. The construction activities shall be at Richards Bay, KZN. Supplier must provide QC resources who will report to SITE Project Quality Management as per mandated herein

• Valid SAIW Inspector of Pressure Vessels (IPE) Certification
• Boiler Experience is a requirement.
• Minium 10 years of experience
• Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Proficiency in both Written and spoken English and excellent
• Very good Communication and Listening skills
• Experience of working internationally and/or in a multi-cultural environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspection of materials at project stores
• Inspection of materials
• Dimensional inspections
• Inspection of mechanical and construction activities
• Inspection of welding related activities
• Ensure that the contractor/manufacturer complies with relevant Design Codes and standards as indicated on the Design Drawings.
• Perform all Inspection functions in a professional manner – including checking or verification of design calculations (if required).
• Welding inspection and welder qualification reviews.
• Attend to all ITP intervention points for and on behalf of Mondi.
• Utilize competent personnel with technical skill sets that are commensurate with the unique skill set requirements of the assignment instruction.
• Compile a full report of the progress and state of equipment as required by the Project Engineering Manager and Project Quality Manager.
• Ensure that the manufacturer performs the manufacturing activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure that surface treatment and corrosion protection is undertaken as per approved specification.
• Review inspection and test reports for compliance.
• Witness pressure tests.
• Update on progress of site welding/installation activities.

QC Inspector is required to undertake:

• Non-conformance reports

In-Process Inspections

• Dimensional
• Welding quality
• Fit-up quality.
• Straightness checks
• Traceability
• Welding procedures and welder qualifications
• Welding parameters and essential variables
• Heat treatment variables.
• Non-destructive examination (volumetric and surface)

Final Inspections

• Dimensional check
• Surface check after sandblasting
• Welding quality before painting
• Tolerances
• Environmental (humidity, temperature, etc.) before painting
• Check corrosion protection (painting) and confirm thickness, layers, and finish according to procedures
• Sign-off of Quality Documentation and Release Notes.

Documentation and System Reviews

• Certifications
• Drawing revisions
• Quality Systems
• Health and Safety Systems
• Welding and NDE Personnel

Welding Data Reviews

• Welding procedures
• Welder qualifications
• Welder repair rate
• Welder performance

Material Identification

• Incoming materials at storage area
• In-process materials checks
• Marking of materials and components
• Final inspection of materials traceability

Documentation Review

• Data Dossier compilations
• Inspection reports
• Testing certificates
• Measuring equipment certification
• Calibration registry
• Consumable and material certificates
• NDE reports and personnel data.
• Quality Control or Inspection and Test Plans
• Heat treatment procedures and reports.
• Dimensional and survey reports
• Trial assembly reports

• Adhere to, and comply with, the Bureau Veritas Core Values, Code of Ethics and 3 Absolutes

Key Behaviour & Skills

• BV Core & Business values
• Analytical thinker and strong personality
• Ability to communicate effectively with people, both verbally and in writing.
• Above average computer literacy in MS Office. Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Good English language skills, both verbal and written
• Perform all Inspection functions in a professional manner – including checking or verification of design calculations (if required).

Key Challenges

• Number of daily field inspections (minimum twice per day)
• Technical knowledge and ability
• Use of mobile application and Weldex software
• Neatness and conciseness of general reporting
• Site activities and willingness to assist contractor
• Team integration (Andritz/Steinmuller/Mondi) - Overtime requests