Johannes Daniel Benjamin Louw Jordaan

NDT / Welding Rope Access Inspector
Sonangol Angola – Block 3

• Planned, organized, and supervised rope access inspection teams, ensuring safe and efficient execution of tasks.
• Performe QA/QC welding inspections and NDT (RMS, UT, ET, MT, PT, UTM, VT, RT) on pipelines, pressure vessels, and in-service components in compliance with ASME, ISO, and API standards.
• Verified WPS, QCP, and welder certifications, maintaining strict adherence to project specifications and client requirements.
• Conducted visual and NDT inspections of piping and pressure vessels as per Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) plans on offshore oil production platforms.
• Prepared and submitted detailed technical inspection reports, including isometric drawings (AutoCAD) and comprehensive data records.
• Managed team performance, resource allocation, and workflow coordination to deliver projects within deadlines and safety guidelines.
• Identified and addressed potential risks during inspections, leading to a safer working environment for all team members.
• Facilitated open lines of communication between inspectors, management, clients, and regulatory bodies – resulting in improved collaboration across all parties.
• Supported company growth by consistently delivering high-quality work that exceeded expectations within tight deadlines.

NDT / Welding Inspector
FPSO Voyageur Spirit | Drydocks World Dubai, UAE

• Planned, organized, and supervised a team of 8 NDT technicians, ensuring safe and efficient inspection operations.
• Performed and managed UT, UTM, MT, PT & VT on 91 pressure vessels and associated piping systems in line with international standards.
• Reviewed and validated inspection reports, maintaining accuracy, compliance, and traceability for client and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinated daily operations, resource allocation, and client liaison to meet project deadlines and quality expectations.
• Reduced inspection timeframes by effectively prioritizing tasks and utilizing efficient documentation methods.
• Conducted regular reviews of industry best practices, ensuring that our team remained at the forefront of advancements in the field of inspection services.

NDT Inspector / Rope Access (UT, MT, PT, UTM, HT)

• Performed NDT inspections (UT, MT, PT, UTM, HT) on high-pressure vessels, pipelines, boilers, and in-service components.
• Controlled and maintained NDT equipment and consumables to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Generated detailed inspection reports, including technical sketches and isometric references.
• Authorized by Chevron for UT flaw detection, MT, PT, and UTM in line with company procedures and standards.
• Worked under the supervision of API Inspectors and CPs on in-service inspections of pressure vessels, steam generators, pipelines, and storage tanks.
• Conducted ultrasonic inspections on welding fabrications for new builds and in-service repairs, including single “V,” double “V,” L, T, TKY (node), and nozzle joints.
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Key Projects & Sites:

• Chevron Refinery – Shutdown 2012 (UTM on pipelines, Team Leader & Permit Receiver); Shutdown 2017 (UT flaw detection on welding fabrications); multiple in-service inspections.
• John Thompson Boilers – UT inspections on boiler and pressure vessel weld fabrications.
• Other Sites: PPC, Port of Cape Town, Coca-Cola Uganda, Dormac, PortNet Saldanha, Tenke Fungurume Mining (DRC), Hailu Heavy Industry (Shanghai, China).

NDT Inspector (MT, PT, UTM, VT)

• Performed non-destructive testing (MT, PT, UTM, VT) on welding fabrications and in-service components in line with industry and client standards.
• Controlled, maintained, and calibrated NDT equipment while ensuring proper management of consumables.
• Produced accurate inspection reports supported by detailed sketches to document findings and recommendations.
• Prepared and issued client invoices, ensuring timely and accurate billing for inspection services.

Key Projects & Sites:

• Port of Cape Town – Executed special ship surveys, welding inspections, and pipeline assessments.
• Other Sites: Elgin Brown & Hammer, SA Five, SA Welding, Dormac, Atlas Marine, Unique Hydra, Naco Engineering, All-Weld.

NDT Inspector (RT, UT, MT, PT, UTM, HT)

• Performed non-destructive testing (RT, UT, MT, PT, UTM, HT) on weld fabrications, pressure systems, and in-service components across heavy industry, marine, and mining sectors.
• Ensured full control, calibration, and maintenance of NDT equipment in compliance with international standards.
• Oversaw proper management of consumables to support continuous and efficient inspection operations.
• Delivered accurate, detailed inspection reports with technical sketches to document findings and support client decision-making.

Key Projects & Sites:

• Arcelor Mittal – Daily inspections and major plant shutdowns.
• Namakwa Sands – Ongoing inspections and shutdown maintenance.
• Additional Clients/Sites: Exxaro, SSF, Portnet, Deferco, Westarcor, Vaalmac, Genwest, Profab, Saldanha Engineering, Dorbyl Marine.