Brett Wayne Harding
Bluff
Summary
Proactive QA/QC Manager experienced in quality assurance and compliance management within engineering projects. Delivered successful outcomes in welding and fabrication of metallic materials across major Oil & Gas, petrochemical, and industrial plant projects through leadership of multidisciplinary quality teams. Focused on leveraging extensive technical knowledge to enhance quality standards and ensure regulatory compliance in future initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
QA/QC Consultant
Mondi South Africa
09.2025 - 12.2025
- QA/QC oversight of Chemical Recovery Unit 2 - Tertiary Superheaters, including replacement of 18 platen assemblies, re-installation of wall tubes, and execution of overlay welding in accordance with BS EN ISO 12952 Parts 1, 2 & 6.
- Lead QA/QC role on Recovery Boiler 2 (RB2) critical path works, including:
- Total replacement of ECO 1 & 2 internal tubing
- Replacement of top and bottom headers
- Replacement of associated piping up to the first isolation valve
- Supervision and acceptance of PWHT on tie-in header welds
- Installation and inspection of new boiler skin steelwork in compliance with ASME Section I
- QA/QC management of Main Steam Piping, including:
- Temporary installation for steam blow-through to silencer
- Final reinstatement of main steam piping
- Verification and acceptance of PWHT activities
- QA/QC lead for Black Liquor Heat Exchanger piping project, including equipment installation and fabrication of duplex stainless steel piping systems.
- Verified and approved vendor QA/QC data packages, inspection and test plans (ITPs), welding documentation, NDE reports, and final data books to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Coordinated vendor inspections during pre-shutdown and project execution phases, ensuring adherence to QA/QC protocols and enhancing project delivery.
- Ensured compliance with multiple international design and construction codes, including:
- ASME Sections I, II, V & IX
- ASME B31.1 and B31.3
- BS EN ISO 12952 Parts 1, 2 & 6.
- Managed QA/QC activities across a wide range of materials, including carbon steels, stainless steels, duplex stainless steels, and chromium-molybdenum steels.
- Led meticulous site execution planning, coordinating:
- Vendor QC personnel
- NDE technicians
- Authorized Inspection Authority (AIA) inspectors
- To ensure seamless shift coverage and strict adherence to the critical path.
- Successfully managed and prioritized approximately 700 radiographic tests (RTs), ensuring window availability, high first-time acceptance rates, and schedule compliance.
- Reviewed data books and aligned vendors with AIA, achieving final client QA sign-off in compliance with project and contractual requirements.
- Contributed directly to a successful shutdown and project delivery, achieving overall completion ahead of schedule.
- Assigned to oversee all vendors executing pre-shutdown activities, major shutdown scope, and capital projects across critical recovery boiler and process systems.
- Outlined key responsibilities and achievements for project success.
Client QA/QC Representative
Exxon Mobil Mozambique
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Served as Client QA/QC Representative, ensuring all punch list items from refurbishment works were fully closed out.
- Managed refurbishment scopes for Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) and Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), ensuring adherence to contractual, technical, and quality standards.
- Verified the installation, completion, and reinstatement of all mechanical, piping, and auxiliary facilities according to contract scope.
- Verified correct installation, placement, and alignment of pumps, including baseplate and coupling alignment compliance.
- Inspected installation of valves, valve stations, and associated piping systems, ensuring conformity with approved drawings and contract specifications.
- Coordinated with contractors and discipline teams to efficiently track, verify, and resolve punch items ahead of handover and commissioning.
- Confirmed readiness for mechanical completion by validating punch closure and checking documentation compliance.
- Defined project scope for refurbishment and close-out activities at Pioneer Camp EM.
Senior QA/QC (L2)
SGS Mozambique LDA (AIA Division)
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Reviewed and verified documentation and procedures, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements.
- Developed quality control plans that ensured adherence to industry standards and enhanced project integrity.
- Established a welding inspection and testing procedure to ensure weld quality and integrity.
- Assessed and documented qualifications of welders and operators to ensure competency.
- Reviewed non-destructive testing (NDE) procedures and operator qualifications for compliance.
- NDE reports (radiographic film interpretations).
- Conducted pre-hydro punch checks to prepare systems for pressure testing.
- Witness Pressure Testing.
- Executed post-hydro punch activities to verify system integrity after testing.
- Inspection activities carried out.
- Material release activities.
- Scope: The SASOL PSA Developments Project covers the integrated development of oil and gas reservoirs contained in the Inhassoro, Temane and Pande fields.
- The OBL scope includes the development of Well Pads, Manifolds and Flowlines.
- Applicable Standards/Codes and client specifications are Asme II, V, IX, B31.3, B31.8 API1104 SP-90-02, SP-40-05A, SP-50-3A, SP-80-02, SP-90-17, SANS 347 HAZ CAT & PER.
- Established a material traceability procedure, facilitating tracking of materials throughout project lifecycle.
- Base and filler material handling procedure.
- Documented welding procedure qualifications and specifications to meet safety and quality standards.
- "AS BUILT" drawings.
- AFC-ISO's.
- Kick-Off Meeting, Pre-Manufacturing Meeting.
- Verification & Approval of Documents.
- Review and verify Isometrics are AFC.
- Welding Procedures, WeldMap.
- Fabrication Procedures.
- Inspection Of Equipment and Inspection Supervision.
- Review Data Pack Index.
- Weld Preparation and Fit-Up.
- Welding Surface Finish Quality.
- Welding Surveillance.
- NDE Reports Review, Film Interpretations.
- Data Pack Review.
- Conduct visuals & verify all pigging activities including documentation review and sign off.
- Pre-Commissioning Activities Pigging and Preservation.
- Final Data Book Review.
- Final Data Book Review.
Lead Quality Assurance Quality Control Consultant
Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC)
Mozyr ( Belarus )
06.2020 - 02.2021
Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager
Innovative Industries Hentiq 2560
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed, implemented, and maintained project-specific Quality Management Systems to ensure full compliance with client, statutory, and code requirements.
- Compiled and controlled quality assurance plans (QAPs), quality control plans (QCPs), inspection & test plans (ITPs), and final test plans (FTPs) to facilitate compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated and delegated duties to inspectors and QA/QC clerks across multiple work fronts and shifts, ensuring effective coverage and adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed tender documentation and conducted detailed technical evaluations against client specifications and applicable codes.
- Compiled and coordinated pressure equipment data packages in compliance with PER (Pressure Equipment Regulations) for pressure vessels and piping systems.
- Conducted sub-contractor facility audits and documentation reviews for:
- Evaluated NDE service providers for adherence to safety and quality protocols.
- Reviewed painting contractors' qualifications and compliance with project standards.
- Inspected oxygen cleaning service providers for compliance with safety regulations..
- Inspected oxygen cleaning service providers for compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared projects for client audits and ISO 3834 compliance.
- Generated job-specific WPSs, welding repair procedures, NCR procedures, and method statements.
- Maintained welder qualification records, welder prolongations, and qualification testing in accordance with applicable codes and service conditions.
- Developed systematic Excel-based tracking tools for:
- Welding procedures (WPS/PQR)
- Welder qualifications
- Quality Control Plans
- Repair documentation and NCR tracking.
- Conducted job scoping for pressure vessels, tankage, piping, and structural steel, including:
- As-built drawing verification
- Investigation support to establish design conditions
- Categorization of pressure equipment in accordance with SANS 347.
- Provided technical support to the in-house Professional Engineer (PR Eng) using design conditions obtained from site investigations.
- Scope: Air Liquide ASU Plant T17 Kr Xe Upgrade, Lin Lar Upgrade & R93 Vessel Upgrade. Day Works/Maintenance Air Liquide ASU Plants (Coastal), Afrox ASU Plants (Coastal & Inland), Blendcore, ISEGEN.
Education
Certification - Radiographic Film Interpretation Level II
Non-Destructive Academy Of South Africa
NASA01-2021
Certification - Visual Testing Level II
Belarusian State Centre For Accreditation
BSCA01-2020
Certification - International Welding Inspector Standard Level
The South African Institute Of Welding
01-2018
Certification - Senior Welding Inspector Level II
The South African Institute Of Welding
01-2015
Certification - Welding And Fabrication Inspector Level I3
The South African Institute Of Welding
01-2013
Certification - Welding Inspector Level 1
African NDT Centre / Bindt
01-2012
Certification - Magnetic Particle Testing Level II
Non-Destructive Academy Of South Africa
01-2011
Certification - Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level II
Non-Destructive Academy Of South Africa
01-2011
Certification - Magnetic Particle Inspection Level I
School Of Applied Non-Destructive Examination
01-2009
Certification - Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level I
School Of Applied Non-Destructive Examination
01-2009
Certification - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Technical Further Education & Training
01-2007
Skills
- Managing of Quality Management Systems ISO 9001
- ISO 3834 compliance
- Quality plan drafting
- Quality control planning
- Welding procedure drafting
- Technical review
- Data package compilation
- Piping systems coordination
- Managing of sub-contractors and approvals of documentation
- Weekly program updating of weld history systems, weld log systems and monitoring of welder's repair rate
- Welder's prolongations monitoring and updating in accordance with the applicable code and work procedure instructions
- Vendor management oversight
- Exotic materials expertise
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Personal Information
- Identification Number: 8904115277084
- Passport Number: A02424587
- Dependents: 3
Custom
- Wayde Alexs, D&M Engineering, 072 327 8556
- Mike Forbay, Aveng Grinaker LTA (Coastal), 072 913 2330
- Zunaid Gani, TUV AIA, 079 502 4586
- Vaughn Poulton, Engen AIA, 083 642 2071
- Paolo, TUV, 076 299 8194
- Gary Pearse, Curran Engineers AIA, 083 3269508
- Adil Ryklief, Petro SA, 067 2193485
- Yuri Urozhaez, Euro Petroleum Consultants, +7 926 569 76 96
- Michael, EPCM, 076 815 4920
- Getty, Sasol PSA Projects QA, +258 85 231 1403
- Pieter Grobbler, SGS Moz, +258 84 538 5507
- Tevin Dunn, Mondi South Africa, +27 8 173 73408
Timeline
QA/QC Consultant
Mondi South Africa
09.2025 - 12.2025
Client QA/QC Representative
Exxon Mobil Mozambique
07.2025 - 08.2025
Senior QA/QC (L2)
SGS Mozambique LDA (AIA Division)
11.2022 - 08.2025
Lead Quality Assurance Quality Control Consultant
Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC)
06.2020 - 02.2021
Quality Assurance Quality Control Manager
Innovative Industries Hentiq 2560
04.2019 - 05.2020
Certification - Radiographic Film Interpretation Level II
Non-Destructive Academy Of South Africa
Certification - Visual Testing Level II
Belarusian State Centre For Accreditation
Certification - International Welding Inspector Standard Level
The South African Institute Of Welding
Certification - Senior Welding Inspector Level II
The South African Institute Of Welding
Certification - Welding And Fabrication Inspector Level I3
The South African Institute Of Welding
Certification - Welding Inspector Level 1
African NDT Centre / Bindt
Certification - Magnetic Particle Testing Level II
Non-Destructive Academy Of South Africa
Certification - Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level II
Non-Destructive Academy Of South Africa
Certification - Magnetic Particle Inspection Level I
School Of Applied Non-Destructive Examination
Certification - Liquid Penetrant Inspection Level I
School Of Applied Non-Destructive Examination
Certification - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Technical Further Education & Training