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(Proudly South African) Andre Jerome Sookool

SURVEY & INSPECTION I NDT I MAINTENANCE I ROPE ACCESS I SHIP REPAIR ENGINEERING

Positive Attitude towards life, Assertive in job performance/Decision Making, Highly Sociable, Passionate, Pressure Handle very well, funny, and a pleasure to work with, Good Teacher

My Attitude will separate me from the rest in company functional skills.

ID No. /Passport No. : ID NO.7605135192085 PASSPORT NO. 469887798 No criminal Records to dateContact : Cell (+27) 611864048 Skype - ajsookoolHome : +27 (31) 4614070Email : [email protected] MY WEB PAGE: http://www.andre-sookool.branded.me

I come with my Own Inspection Gear / Tools.

I come with digital copy of codes for Marine / Industrial/ Oil and Gas on hand which I have paid for and gathered over 20 years.

Biography Profile (20 years of experience)

I Mr. Andre Jerome Sookool have been involved in Marine Ship Repair Yard / Oil and Gas Industries ever since I left Metric for the past 20 years, Having worked my way up by virtue with 6 disciplines certifications and on the job exposure from laborer to Boiler Maker to Welder to Marine Steel Fabrication Foreman to Marine NDT Inspection, Qa/Qc Mechanical Fabrication Inspector and junior

Project Manager learnt from on the job project support.

Some Truths about where I thrive Non-Routine work, Challenging targets, Innovation, Creative, Management of cross-functional team personalities, Management of conflict and stress, coordinates multi-directional flow of work and communicationsI see myself as a professional /experienced individual always willing to learn.

Over the years I have grown to love what I do, having developed into someone of considerable judgment and latitude working closely with Engineers/Senior management, I show a commitment to building an excellent working relationship with employees and people with whom the

Company is associated with. Working in partnership and supporting each other in completion of Project from start to finish no matter what. Giving my client that personal touch.Summary:+5years Marine Engineering+5years Inspection+5years Projects+5years ManagementCurrently obtaining a formal PM qualification in bringing my career together

Experience:

TRAINING OBTAINED AND PROFICIENCY FROM VARIOUS PROJECTS AND MENTORS: (ANY TEST WELCOME IN THIS REGARD)

Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgrades budget, Time, Scope Assist estimating department to compile price proposals for portfolio (analyze drawings,

tonnage calculations est. ) Pre-project planning for Yard Stay Compile QCP and Project Organization Plans Manage logistical engineering requirements Manage subcontractors scope Execution plan  Track project execution with the Project planner Chair Project QC Meetings with the project team, and report to Clients daily track project expenditure against all tasks Compile Project Close Out report and document Lessons Learnt Manage the HSE requirement for the project. Project risk identification, analysis and mitigation. Client requirement analysis. Ensure project delivery according to applicable Class requirement. Ensure NDT on welds and weld inspections is done according to Class requirement Ensure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore

Platforms. Hi Tech Pressure engineering. Steel mechanical fabrication Pressure vessels/ Welding

/piping /NDT Coordinator Qatar Petroleum: Drafting up of Isometric Piping Drawings on site then autocad-DOCUMENT

AND data book Control.(Site Surveyor) Managing Ship Repair Steel Fabrication Mechanical Engineering Boilermaking and Welding

Integrity FOR big projects: Managing DNV Identifying Ship Structures/ Iso/ drawings for Oil Tankers / Bulk Carriers /

Container Vessels /Rigs / FPSO / Lng making my data packs one of a kind. Have been around the world on many offshore vessels LPG, FPSO, RIGS performing class

surveys/ Structural Integrity Inspections / utm surveys / ndt / drafting / SUPERVISE Coordinate Renewals QA,QC informant

NDT Technician–M.P.I. level 2 / P.T. level 2 / U.T. level 2/ GUL. (Guided Ultra-Sonics) Level 1/ Iris. (High frequency pulse ECHOE ultrasonic immersing scanning level 1. (6 NDT Disciplines of Virtue In improving myself & Knowledge and many combined years of on the job Performance / Time exposure

PMI (positive materials identification) NDT inspector compiling class special survey utm,tm format reports Managing office ,CorelDraw 10,auto cad, annualizing of drawings Managing QA internal auditing, correcting and upgrading Managing fabrication process / pressure testing, pickling and passivation vacuum box testing

and painting trained in offshore survival, huet, fire fighting and first aid Industrial Sasol, Engin Sappi, Dormac, Chevron, Bp Mondi EST.……….

LIST OF HARD COPY DISCIPLINE CERTIFICATIONS ON HAND:

Level 2Magnetic Particle SNT-TC-1A Certificate (2003 S/n.5061 ASNT)

Level 2 Liquid Penetrate SNT-TC-1A Certificate (2003 S/n.5001 ASNT) Level 2 Advanced Ultrasonic SNT-TC-1A Certificate(2003 S/n.50919 Oceaneering) Level 1 PMI Certificate (2004) (Positive Materials Identification) Level 1 Iris :(High Frequency Pulse Echo Ultrasonic Immersing Scan(2007 Volosi Steel Test

S/n.ST/QF/IRIS003) Level 1 Gul: (Guided Ultra-Sonics) (2007 Volosi Steel Test Tutor Dr. Keith Vine) Det Norske Veritas Hull Structure Cert. (Oil Tankers/Bulk Carriers)(DNV HOD) Offshore Survival(2012-2016 ) Auto Cad (2000 to-date reporting Iso. standards)

Note * I would like to bring in all of my 20 years of training, currently completing a formal Project Management Certification and Quality System Certification at UNISA.

Previous Employers / References and Work Duties Performed

1.

Company Name : National NDT Services

Land Line : www.nationalndt.co.zaDirect Supervisor’s Name : RicardoPosition Held : DirectorContact Number 1 : www.nationalndt.co.zaYour last Position Held : Marine Operations ManagerPosition description : Survey & Inspection l NDT l Maintenance l Rope Access I Ship RepairsDuties:• To oversee that class requirements are Acquired, Enforced and understood to lead this department answering to director. (Keeping him all the time in the loop good or bad).Handling of all marine technical matters. To make sure staff are well trained and informed in duties to be carried out. To assure QMS is used and affective.• Inspection activities are carried out in accordance with Witten Practice and Procedure, as defined by the ISO standard.• Oversee the activity of the appointed team leaders.• Provide effective technical supervision, training and advice to all appointed team supervisors and inspectors.• Liaise with clients on technical issues concerning inspection.• Provide top management with the relevant technical information relating to inspection on the various jobs.• Ensure that inspection policies are kept current and up-to-date by the Management Representative, and that they are in line with national and international standards.• Deal with suggestions for improvements from staff, and make appropriate recommendations to the management team. • Liaise with external service providers such as certification bodies and legal specialists.• Ensure that legal requirements and statutory requirements are referenced and communicated to those that have a need to know.• Ensure that all inspection reporting is up to the standards defined in the Inspection and Quality Management System, and the standard expected by the client.• Ensure client / class requirements are adhered to.• Responsible for health safety• Responsible for preventive maintenance• Oversees all technical aspects of projects• Documents Technical / Operational instructions and drawing • Coordinate logistics and personnel to ensure client requirements are met on time• Liaise with stakeholders on board• Supervise team members• Ensure all documentation / admin is kept up to date• Ensure integrity of NDT inspections / Maintenance projects.

Commencement Date : Jan 2015 Termination Date : Set up onlyReason for Leaving : My part achieved.

2.

Company Name : Associated Marine and Industrial Inspection Services (Durban Area, South Africa)Land Line : 0314611054Direct Supervisor’s Name : TarquinPosition Held : DirectorContact Number 1 : 0826110961Your last Position Held : Marine Inspection Manager Duties : Position description Survey & Inspection l NDT l Maintenance l Rope Access I Ship RepairsCommencement Date : Jan 2014Termination Date : Dec 2014 =1 yearReason for Leaving : My part achieved

3.

Company Name : Hi Tech Pressure Engineering Land Line : 031 4612562Direct Supervisor’s Name : KresanPosition Held : Floor Engineer ManagerContact Number 1 : 0739947851Your last Position Held : QA, QC Coordinator, Junior Project Manager Duties :

Pressure Vessel Fabrication Put together working QC systems modify, create or improve existing. Reviews and assesses the effectiveness of changes including drafting for QC purposes. Provides technical support to worksites, engineers, quality control team, for all activities

concerning fabrication, welding and non-destructive controls. Ensure quality standards and procedures are met as per the organizational and legislative

standards Ensures that there are quality plans , inspection test plans and quality procedures for all

project Periodically conduct quality standards audits on suppliers to ensure quality standards are met Supports projects and coordinates operations during external inspections Ensures correct specifications on order & inspection on these requirements Review drawings & technical specification for compliance and drafting them up in producing a

Top Quality Up to date Data Packs mainly for big projects. Showing a commitment to building an excellent working relationship with employees and

people with whom the Company is associated with. Working in partnership and supporting each other.GIVING MY client that personal touch.

Commencement Date : Jan 2013Termination Date : Dec 2013 =1 yearReason for Leaving : Contract End

4.

Company Name : Petro Tech 3rd Party Offshore Inspection CompanyLand Line : 0823258169Direct Supervisor’s Name : MervinPosition Held : Offshore Division Technical Manager Contact Number 1 :0761387047Your last Position Held : Offshore Division Technical SupervisorDuties :Managing Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgradesAssist estimating department to compile price proposalsPre-project planning for Yard StayCompile QCP and Project OrganisationManage logistical engineering requirementsManage subcontractors scope execution plan track project execution with the Project plannerchair Project Meetings with the project team, and report to Clients dailytrack project expenditure against all tasksCompile Project Close Out report and document Lessons LearntManage the HSE requirement for the project.Project risk identification, analysis and mitigation.Client requirement analysis.Ensure project delivery according to applicable Class requirement.Ensure NDT on welds and weld inspections is done according to Class requirementEnsure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms. Supervising Fabrication Process / Pressure Testing of Tanks & Vacuum Box TestingCommencement Date : Jan 2012

Termination Date : Dec 2012 =1 year

Reason for Leaving : Department Closed

5.

Company Name : Qatar PetroleumLand Line : +97477069749Direct Supervisor’s Name : Gavin MariliaPosition Held : DirectorContact Number 1 : +97477069749Your last Position Held : Inspection Engineering Surveyor & Project Management Duties:

Drafting up of Isometric Piping Drawings DOCUMENT AND Data book Control Put together working QC systems modify, create or improve existing. Reviews and assesses the effectiveness of changes including drafting for QC purposes. Provides technical support to worksites, engineers, quality control team, for all activities

concerning fabrication, welding and non-destructive controls.

Ensure quality standards and procedures are met as per the organizational and legislative standards

Ensures that there are quality plans , inspection test plans and quality procedures for all project

Periodically conduct quality standards audits on suppliers to ensure quality standards are met-Marine/Industrial/Offshore-Supports projects and coordinates operations during external inspections

Ensures correct specifications on order & inspection on these requirements

Commencement Date : Jan 2011Termination Date : Dec 2011 =1 yearReason for Leaving : Contract End

6.

Company Name : Ephestos Marine / Flaw Scan Marine Engineering Surveying and Inspection ServicesLand Line : 0827825080Direct Supervisor’s Name : Toli Aposto / Flaw Scan LeonardPosition Held : DirectorsContact Number 1 : 0827825080 ToliContact Number 2 :0727158410 LeonardYour last Position Held : Marine Engineer Surveyor / 3rd party Inspection Manager/Project ManagerDuties :Inspection- Close Up Surveys- Protective coating inspection & assessment- Anode surveys Visual/photographic & CCTV surveys- Steel condition surveys- Structural integrity surveys- Special surveys: UTM – class & owner relatedNDT – all disciplines

- UTM & flaw detection- MPI-Magnet Particle Inspection- Liquid penetrate inspection- X-ray & gamma ray radiography- Condition monitoring, material analysis - eddy current testing- Thermograph

FPSO – Experience in:-- Coating Inspection & assessment- Cathode Protection- Structural Integrity Assessment & Analysis- Corrosion assessment & monitoring- Pit mapping- Visual – CCTV & photographic surveys

- Steel renewal surveys Commencement Date : Jan 2010Termination Date : Dec 2010 =1 yearReason for Leaving : Contract End

7.

Company Name : Dormac Ship Yard (Mechanical Fabrication Ship Repair)Land Line : http://www.dormac.netSupervisor’s Name : Jerry RabiePosition Held : Class 1 Marine Engineer SurveyorContact Number 1 : 0828827485Your last Position Held : Project Manager Rig Mechanical Fabrication, Welding, and Piping Qa-Qc Duties :

Managing Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgradesAssist estimating department to compile price proposalsPre-project planning for Yard StayCompile WBS and Project OrganizationManage logistical engineering requirementsManage subcontractors scope execution plan track project execution with the Project plannerchair Project Meetings with the project team, and report to Clients dailytrack project expenditure against all tasksCompile Project Close Out report and document Lessons LearntManage the HSE requirement for the project.Project risk identification, analysis and mitigation.Client requirement analysis.Ensure project delivery according to applicable Class requirement.Ensure NDT on welds and weld inspections is done according to Class requirementEnsure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.Commencement Date : July 2009 Termination Date : Dec 2009 =4monthsReason for Leaving : Contract End

6.

Company Name : Dormac Ship Yard (Mechanical Fabrication Ship Repair)Land Line : http://www.dormac.netSupervisor’s Name : Jerry RabiePosition Held : Class 1 Marine Engineer Surveyor

Contact Number 1 : 0828827485Your last Position Held : Project Manager Rig Mechanical Fabrication, Welding, and Piping Qa-Qc Duties :

Managing Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgradesAssist estimating department to compile price proposalsPre-project planning for Yard StayCompile WBS and Project OrganizationManage logistical engineering requirementsManage subcontractors scope execution plan track project execution with the Project plannerchair Project Meetings with the project team, and report to Clients dailytrack project expenditure against all tasksCompile Project Close Out report and document Lessons LearntManage the HSE requirement for the project.Project risk identification, analysis and mitigation.Client requirement analysis.Ensure project delivery according to applicable Class requirement.Ensure NDT on welds and weld inspections is done according to Class requirementEnsure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.Commencement Date : Jan 2009 Termination Date : June 2009 =6monthsReason for Leaving : Contract End

8.

Company Name : Steel Test - Inspection SpecialistsLand Line : http://www.steeltest.co.za/steel_test_video.htmlDirect Supervisor’s Name : Bill Mc MillenPosition Held : DirectorContact Number 1 : http://www.steeltest.co.za/steel_test_video.htmlYour last Position Held : High Tech Specialist Technician Inspector (Iris /Gul )Duties :

Ut level 2 Technician Guided Ultra-Sonics Level 1 Technician Iris (High frequency pulse echo ultrasonic immersing scanning level 1 Technician

• Marine/ Offshore-Put together working Qc systems modify, create or improve existing. • Marine/ Offshore-Reviews and assesses the effectiveness of changes including drafting for QC purposes.• Marine/ Offshore-Provides technical support to worksites, engineers, quality control team, for all activities concerning fabrication, welding and non-destructive controls.• Marine/ Offshore-Ensure quality standards and procedures are met as per the organizational and legislative standards• Marine/ Offshore-Ensures that there are quality plans , inspection test plans and quality procedures for all projects• Marine/ Offshore-Periodically conduct quality standards audits on suppliers to ensure quality standards are met• Marine/ Offshore-Supports projects and coordinates operations during external inspections• Marine/ Offshore-Ensures correct specifications on order & inspection on these requirements• Marine/ Offshore-Review drawings & technical specification for compliance

• Marine/Industrial/Offshore-Review drawings & technical specification for compliance and drafting them up in producing a Top Quality Up to date Data Packs mainly for big projects.

Commencement Date : Dec 2007 Termination Date : Jan 2009 =4yearsReason for Leaving : Contract End

9.Company Name : Dormac Ship Yard (Mechanical Fabrication Ship Repair)Land Line : http://www.dormac.netSupervisor’s Name : Jerry RabiePosition Held : Class 1 Marine Engineer SurveyorContact Number 1 : 0828827485Your last Position Held : Project Manager Rig Mechanical Fabrication, Welding, Piping Qa-Qc Duties :

Managing Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgradesAssist estimating department to compile price proposalsPre-project planning for Yard StayCompile WBS and Project OrganisationManage logistical engineering requirementsManage subcontractors scope execution plan track project execution with the Project plannerchair Project Meetings with the project team, and report to Clients dailytrack project expenditure against all tasksCompile Project Close Out report and document Lessons LearntManage the HSE requirement for the project.Project risk identification, analysis and mitigation.Client requirement analysis.Ensure project delivery according to applicable Class requirement.Ensure NDT on welds and weld inspections is done according to Class requirementEnsure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.Commencement Date : Dec 2003Termination Date : Jan 2006 =2years2monthsReason for Leaving : Contract End

10.Company Name : Associated Marine and Industrial Inspection Services Land Line : +27 (31) 468 1113Direct Supervisor’s Name : Nelson MahadioPosition Held : Director

Contact Number 1 : +27 (31) 468 1113 or Kurt Selling 0741479675 ManagersYour last Position Held : Senior Mechanical Fabrication / Welding /Piping / Pressure Vessel /Boiler NDT InspectorDuties :

Inspection- Close Up Surveys- Protective coating inspection & assessment- Anode surveys Visual/photographic & CCTV surveys- Steel condition surveys- Structural integrity surveys- Special surveys: UTM – class & owner relatedNDT – all disciplines

- UTM & flaw detection- MPI-Magnet Particle Inspection- Liquid penetrate inspection- X-ray & gamma ray radiography- Condition monitoring, material analysis - eddy current testing- Thermograph

FPSO – Experience in:-- Coating Inspection & assessment- Cathode Protection- Structural Integrity Assessment & Analysis- Corrosion assessment & monitoring- Pit mapping- Visual – CCTV & photographic surveys- Steel renewal surveys

Termination Date : Jan 2002Commencement Date : Dec 1997 =4years2monthsReason for Leaving : Department Closed

11.Company Name : Cam Rod Engineering (Mechanical Fabrication Ship Repair)Land Line : 0832546815Direct Supervisor’s Name : Jerome JoubertPosition Held : DirectorContact Number 1 : 0832546815Your last Position Held : Project Manager for Mechanical Fabrication / Welding Ship Repair /Piping Qa,QcDuties : Managing ships repairs and upgradesAssist estimating department to compile price proposalsPre-project planning for Yard StayCompile WBS and Project OrganisationManage logistical engineering requirementsManage subcontractors scope execution plan track project execution with the Project plannerchair Project Meetings with the project team, and report to Clients daily

track project expenditure against all tasksCompile Project Close Out report and document Lessons LearntManage the HSE requirement for the project.Project risk identification, analysis and mitigation.Client requirement analysis.Ensure project delivery according to applicable Class requirement.Ensure NDT on welds and weld inspections is done according to Class requirementEnsure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.Commencement Date : Dec 1992Termination Date : Jan 1997 =4years2months Reason for Leaving : Career advancement

Places I have been in the world Cape Town, Johannesburg, Secunda, New York, Los Angeles ,New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong ,Ghana, Congo, Angola, Doha Qatar- on a temporary work permit Visa

I, Andre Jerome Sookool, Declare that the Information Supplied above is truthful and

accurate to my Knowledge