1. CURRICULUM VITAE: SALOMON GERHARDUS CHRISTOFFEL VAN NIEUWENHUIZEN (“SOLLY”)
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11th
October 1972
South African
English / Afrikaans
Married
Daughter & Son
Excellent
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20 Boschendal Drive
Northcliff Extension 19, 1709
+27 82 9248816
+27 82 9270947
sollievn@gmail.com
sollievn@vodamail.co.za
CAREER HISTORY SUMMARY
More than 22 years’ experience in the Petro Chemical, Power Generating, QA/QC, Construction,
Mining, Marine, Aluminium Smelter, Paper & Pulp and Manufacturing industry.
I am currently employed with Hatch at Sasol Synfuels working as part of the EPCM, In Secunda,
as Construction Manager. Specifically I have been involved in the Live plant area at PP1 Sasol
Polymers (Brownfield’s) and the Logistics Bagging plants at PP1 and PP2 Sasol Polymers
(Brownfield’s)
During the project I have been responsible for the various deliverables including Safety, Quality,
Schedule and Cost for the Construction Phase; liaising, assisting and monitoring the Contractors
to drive milestone completion and handover to pre-commissioning and commissioning safely
and on time. I have performed continuous liaison with the construction team and contractors to
ensure deliverables are in accordance with project specifications, standards and procedures.
Further, I have liaised on a daily basis, with operations, commissioning and interface personnel
to ensure Brownfield works are planned co-ordinated and communicated within the operational
environment; to execute the task´s safely and to minimise process interference and production
impacts.
I have extensive high profile Management, Supervisory and Inspection experience, involving
client liaison, site meetings, progress and installation reporting and contract co-ordination.
Prior to my current position I was employed in various roles including:
• Site Manager/Construction Manager on the AML Rail & Port Rehabilitation &
Maintenance, in Pepel, Sierra Leone
• QA/QC Coordinator on the Anglo Platinum Rustenburg Base Metal Refinery (RBMR)
• QA/QC Coordinator on the Durban Harbour Entrance Widening Project
• Construction Superintendent on the QMM Ilmenite Project in Madagascar
• Construction Superintendent on the Anglo Platinum Rustenburg Base Metal Refinery
• Senior Quality Controller/Expeditor for Thyssen Krupp Engineering
• Mechanical / Structural Supervisor / Inspector on the Sishen Iron Ore Expansion Project
• Mechanical Supervisor, Co-ordinator on the Mozal Aluminium Smelter 352 Forced
Cooling Network Upgrade
• Mechanical Supervisor/Inspector on the Mondi RB720 Expansion Project in Richards Bay
• Mechanical Supervisor on the Mozal Smelter Expansion Project in Mozambique
• QA/QC inspector on the Palaborwa Underground Mining Project (Copper)
• Freelance Inspector QA/QC/NDT Technician
• Mechanical Supervisor in field of Power Generation
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2. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
School Langlaagte Technical High School
Highest standard
Subjects passed
N3
Afrikaans, English, Maths, Science, Building, Construction, Technical Drawing
Apprenticeship Johannesburg City Council, Fitter & Turner
Trade Tested at Olifantsfontein as a Fitter & Turner
Additional Courses:
Certification Course
Date
Completed
Certification
No
S.A.I.W. Welding & Fabrication Inspector (Level 2) 2008 4879
S.A.I.W. NBIC & ASME Design Codes of
Manufacture
2008 6699
S.A.I.W. Welding & Fabrication Inspector (Level 1) 1998 3406
S.A.N.D.E
• ASNT MT 2 Magnetic Particle Inspection (Level 2) 1998 3531
• ASNT PT 2 Liquid Penetrate Inspection (Level 2) 1998 3555
• ASNT RT 2 Radiographic Testing (Level 1) 1999 545
Legal Liability Project Training Course 2008 LC 01217
First Line Management 1995
Conflict Handling in Work Environment 1995
O.H.A.S (Plant Safety 1994
Scaffolding Inspection 1994
First Aid 1994
CAREER HISTORY
Position Construction Manager
Contract
Employer
C3 Expansion project
Hatch
Client Sasol
Date Aug 2014 to Present
Overall Function I am currently employed with Hatch at Sasol Synfuels working as part of the
EPCM, In Secunda, as Construction Manager. Specifically I have been involved in
the Live plant area at PP1 Sasol Polymers (Brownfield’s) and the Logistics Bagging
plants at PP1 and PP2 Sasol Polymers (Brownfield’s)
During the project I have been responsible for the various deliverables including
Safety, Quality, Schedule and Cost for the Construction Phase; liaising, assisting
and monitoring the Contractors to drive milestone completion and handover to
pre-commissioning and commissioning safely and on time. I have performed
continuous liaison with the construction team and contractors to ensure
deliverables are in accordance with project specifications, standards and
procedures. Further, I have liaised on a daily basis, with operations,
commissioning and interface personnel to ensure Brownfield works are planned
co-ordinated and communicated within the operational environment; to execute
the task´s safely and to minimise process interference and production impacts.
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3. I have extensive high profile Management, Inspection/Supervisory experience,
involving client liaison, site meetings, progress and installation reporting and
contract co-ordination.
Position Site Manager / Construction Manager
Contract
Employer
AML, SL Rail & Port Rehabilitation & Maintenance, Pepel, Sierra Leone
Hatch
Client African Minerals Limited
Date Jan 2014 to Aug 2014
Overall Function Employed as Site Manger / Construction Manager for Hatch at African Minerals
Ltd, AML SL Rail & Port Rehabilitation & Maintenance, Pepel, Sierra Leone.
I was involved in the AML Sierra Leone Rail & Port Rehabilitation & Maintenance
based in Sierra Leone. The section of work that I was involved in was the
replacement of the bridge bearings for two off 3 span 90m bridges on site, a
total of 12 bearing replaced and 12 bearings serviced, the bridges were jacked
for this work. The replacement of two new bridges in remote locations, which
included the removal of the existing steel bridges and installing one 14m steel
bridge and 6.5m concrete bridge. The stabilization of a bridge abutment, the
abutment had tilted and the works included excavations and stabilizing the
existing abutment with anchor block’s and tie rods. Responsible for the detailed
planning of the above described works, the preparation works for the shutdown
and the execution of the works during the shutdown. The shutdown was
scheduled for 7 days and the works was completed 36hours ahead of schedule.
Responsibilities • Ensuring all work conducted complies with the HSE Execution Plan.
• Compile detailed rigging Studies’
• Responsible for supervision of onsite Construction Personnel
• Daily Co-ordination with client representatives, operations and various
contractors for successful completion of various delicate tasks in a brown
field environment; to minimise process interference and production
impacts.
• Resolve on site Construction/Engineering problems or if required consult
with the design office.
• Ensure that QA/QC requirements are met in accordance with Client
Specifications.
• Direct liaison with contract administration, project cost control and
schedule, field procurement, finance and accounting services.
• Responsible for managing the Deficiencies register and ensuring punch list
items gets closed out in a timely manner as scheduled.
Position Construction Superintendent
Contract
Employer
ISAL Production Upgrade Hatch
Hatch seconded to Rio Tinto as part of the owners team
Client Rio Tinto
Date June 2011 to Nov 2013
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4. Overall Function Employed as Construction Superintendent for the Integrated Owners Team in a
Brown and Green Field environment on Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Piping,
Electrical and Instrumentation.
Seconded to Rio Tinto working as part of the ISAL Production Upgrade Team, In
Iceland, as Construction Superintendent for the Owners Team. Specifically I have
been involved in both Green Field and Brown Field work in the Reduction Line
including new 60kV Gas Insulated Switchgear, 220kV Main Substation, Booster
rectifier and upgrade of Booster Bus bar, Superstructure´s and Pots in a live
operational Pot line and Gas Treatment Centre´s Upgrade and extension.
During the project I have been responsible for the various deliverables including
Safety, Quality, Schedule and Cost for the Construction Phase; liaising, assisting
and monitoring the Contractors to drive milestone completion and handover to
pre-commissioning and commissioning safely and on time. I have performed
continuous liaison with the construction team and contractors to ensure
deliverables are in accordance with project specifications, standards and
procedures. Further, I have liaised on a daily basis, with operations,
commissioning and interface personnel to ensure Brownfield works are planned
co-ordinated and communicated within the operational environment; to execute
the task´s safely and to minimise process interference and production
Responsibilities • Ensuring all work conducted complies with the HSE Execution Plan.
• Responsible for supervision of onsite Construction Personnel
• Daily Co-ordination with client representatives, operations and various
contractors for successful completion of various delicate tasks in a brown
field environment; to minimise process interference and production impacts.
• Resolve on site Construction/Engineering problems or if required consult
with the design office.
• Ensure that QA/QC requirements are met in accordance with Client
Specifications.
• Direct liaison with contract administration, project cost control and
schedule, field procurement, finance and accounting services.
• Responsible for managing the Deficiencies register and ensuring punch list
items gets closed out in a timely manner as scheduled.
Position QA/QC Co-ordinator
Contract
Employer
RBMR Expansion Project (EPCM)
Hatch
Client Anglo Platinum (Rustenburg Base Metal Refiners)
Date February 2010 to June 2011
Overall Function Employed as QA/QC Co-ordinator in a Brown and Green Field environment for
QA/QC on Mechanical, Civil, Structural and Piping.
Responsibilities • Appointed as a Quality Co-ordinator for all quality co-ordination activities on
site.
• Ensure the Anglo Quality requirements, procedures and relevant
specifications were implemented on site by all contractors.
• Co-ordinate and managing a total of 22 packages and supervisors reporting
to me.
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5. • Interface with the Client, Management and Contractors team to discuss and
resolve quality issues.
• Liaise with the relevant disciplines to identify and ensure critical supplier
inspections and test requirements were included in the inspection schedule.
• Provide monthly reports to the Project Manager and Project Quality
Manager.
• Assisting in developing the QC inspection schedule.
• Ensure implementation and compliance to ISO 9001:2008 requirements.
• Interfacing with the relevant disciplines in resolving NCR’s.
• Ensure that Quality documentation is compiled and collated progressively
for review and handover to the customer.
• Liaising with the Procurement department to ensure QA/QC aspects are
implemented when supplier’s products are released.
• Review and implementation of inspection records.
• Implemented an audit schedule and conduct internal (Discipline specific) and
external audits to ensure compliance to procedure and processes.
• Compile Project Quality and Control plans for implementation on the
project.
• Co-ordinate and compile site records such as: NCR’s, Concessions, Inspection
Checklists, QCP’s, Red line / As-builts, Data books, WPS / PQR’s, WQR’s, NDT
Operating and Maintenance manuals, Material test certificates and AIA co-
ordinations.
• Provide representation at Project Progress, Technical and Contractual
Meetings.
• Co-ordinate and collation of quality data dossiers for handover to the Client.
Co-ordinate and carry out the handover of the works to the Client.
• Quality input for project close-out reports.
Position QA/QC Co-ordinator
Contract
Employer
Durban Harbour Entrance Widening Project
(HMG) Hatch Mot Mc Donald
Client Transnet
Date July 2009 to Jan 2010
Overall Function
Responsibilities
Employed as QA/QC Co-ordinator in a Brown, Green and Marine environment
for Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Piping and dredging
• Responsibilities include the approval of Contractual documentation such as
QCP’s, WPS, PQR’s and WQS. NDT Procedures, Schedules and Final Handover
documentation.
• Ensuring work conducted complies with Client specifications, HMG
Specifications and drawings.
• On-and-off site inspection to ensure purchase orders are handed over
timorously on fast track projects.
• QA/QC Co-ordination with client representatives and various contractors for
successful completion of various delicate tasks.
• Resolve quality control, construction / engineering problems or if required
consult with the design office.
Position Construction Superintendent (EPCM)
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6. Contract
Employer
QMM Ilmenite Project
Hatch & Fluour
Client Rio Tinto (Fort Dauphin, Madagascar)
Date February 2009 to June 2009
Overall Function Employed as Construction Superintendent in a Green Fields Environment,
Mechanical, Structural, Safety and Piping.
Responsibilities • Co-ordination with various contractors for successful completion of delicate
tasks on the Port, MSP and Wet Plant.
• Ensure that QA/QC requirements are met in accordance with Client
Specifications.
• Liaise with client representatives, planning for the successful completion of
shut down work timeously.
• Resolve on-site construction / engineering problems or, if required, consult
with the design office.
• Ensure adherence with safety standards and ensuring schedules are met
with handing over of systems timorously.
Position Construction Superintendent (2.6.1. Appointee) (EPCM)
Contract
Employer
RBMR Expansion Project (E.P.C.M)
Hatch
Client Anglo Platinum Rustenburg Base Metal Refinery
Date June 2008 to January 2009
Overall Function Employed as Construction Superintendent (2.6.1.Appointee) In a
brown fields Environment for Safety, Civil Structural, Mechanical and Piping
Responsibilities • Co-ordinate the site establishment of the entire Contractor Manage the
contractors in Accordance with an approved Construction Programme.
• Ensure that all QA/QC Requirements are met in accordance with Client
Specification. Review and approve QCP’s and install intervention points.
• Resolve on site Construction/Engineering problems or if required consult
with the design office.
• Co-ordination with client representatives and various contractors for
successful completion of various delicate tasks in a brown field Environment.
• Ensuring all work conducted complies with recognised safety procedures and
ensuring systems are handed over timeously on a fast track project.
Position Senior Quality Controller/Expeditor
Employer Thyssen Krupp; Krupp Materials Handling
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7. A division of Thyssen Krupp Engineering
Clients SEP (Sishen Expansion Project)
Eskom (Majuba Power Station)
Catoca (Angola
Date October 2006 to May 2008
Overall Function Part of the EPC Management team, with Multi-discipline responsibilities
QA/QC on Mechanical, Structural and Piping Stackers, Drum Reclaimers,
Conveyors and Crushers.
Responsibilities • Responsibilities include the approval of Contractual documentation such as
WPS PQR, QCP’s, NDE-Procedures, Schedules Data packages etc. Ensuring
work conducted complies with Client specifications, KMH Specifications and
drawings.
• Co-ordination with client representatives and various contractors for
successful completion of various delicate tasks
• Ensuring purchase orders are handed over timeously on fast track projects
• Resolve Construction / Engineering problems or if required consult with the
design office.
Position Mechanical/Structural Supervisor / Inspector
Contract
Employer
SEP .A. JV Project Management Team (EPCM),
Sishen Iron Ore Mine
Sishen Iron Ore Expansion Project
JV between Murray & Roberts Engineering Solutions and Batemans.
Client Kumba Part of the project management team, with Multi-discipline
responsibilities
Date February 2006 to September 2006
Overall Function Safety, Mechanical, Structural, Piping and Hvac QA/QC
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Crushers and load out conveyors at the crushing
and screening plant
Responsibilities • Review of contractual Documentation such as Method statements, Rigging
studies, Risk assessments, WPS, PQR QCP’s etc.
• Review and approval of QCP’s and installation of intervention points on the
QCP’s.
• Co-ordination with client Representatives and various contractors for
Successful completion of various delicate Tasks in a Brown field environment
• Ensuring all work conducted complies with recognised safety procedures and
ensuring systems are handed over timeously on a fast Track project
Position Mechanical Supervisor/Inspector/ Co-ordinator.
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8. Contract
Employer
SLMR Project Management Team (EPCM)
Mozal Aluminium Smelter 352 Forced Cooling Network
JV Murray & Roberts Engineering Solutions and SNC Lavellin
Client BHP Billiton
Date February 2005 to January 2006
Overall Function Part of the project management team, with Multi-discipline responsibilities.
Microsoft Planning and scheduling
Inspections, Safety, Structural, HVAC, Ducting, Civil And Mechanical, Gas
Treatment Centres 1,2,3,4 upgrade plus Potlines 1 and 2
Responsibilities • Responsibilities include review of contractual documentation such as
WPS,PQR,QCP`s, schedules etc.Co-ordination with client representatives on
Tie-in procedures, method statements, risk assessments for successful
completing various delicate tasks in an Brown Field environment.
• Monitoring of progress and updating of schedule and ensuring all work
conducted complies with recognised safety procedures.
• Ensuring systems are handed over timeously on a fast track project.
Position Mechanical supervisor/Inspector Co-ordinator
Contract
Employer
MRJP Project Management Team (EPCM)
Mondi RB 720 Project Richards Bay.
JV between Murray & Roberts Engineering Solutions and Jaacko Poyri.
Client Anglo American
Date September 2003 to January 2005
Overall Function Part of the project management team, with Multi -discipline responsibilities.
QA/QC, Safety, Piping, Civil, Structural & Mechanical, to hot commissioning of: -
• Paper Machine number 1 upgrade.
• Managing of several contractors involved in construction of a new Fibre Line.
• Upgrading of the Wood Preparation and handling plant
Responsibilities • Review of contractual documentation such as WPS, PQR, QCP’s
• Co-ordination with client representatives on tie-in procedures, method
statements, risk assessments for successfully completing various delicate
tasks of integrating old with new phases of the plant, regular monitoring of
progress and ensuring all work conducted complies with recognised safety
procedures.
• Ensuring systems are handed over timeously on a fast track project.
Position Field Engineer / Mechanical supervisor / Inspector /
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9. Co-ordinator.
Contract
Employer
Mozal smelter expansion project SLMR.
Mozambique.
JV between Murray & Roberts Engineering Solutions and SNC Lavellin.
Client BHP Billiton.
Date July 2002 to August 2003
Overall Function Part of the project management team, with multi-discipline responsibilities.
(EPCM)
Safety, Welding, Structural & Mechanical , to hot commissioning of: -
Responsibilities • Pot tending assemblies and transfer equipment for transporting in
aluminium production.
• Gas treatment centres, loading and off loading stations, blower and HDPS
facilities including all associate equipment. Installation and welding of
aluminium Bus bars and risers + superstructures.
• Co-ordination with client representatives on tie-in procedures, method
statements, risk assessments for successfully completing various delicate
tasks of integrating old with new phases of the plant.
• Ensuring systems are handed over timeously,
on a fast track project.
Position QA/QC Inspector
Contract
Employer
Phalaborwa Underground Mining Project
I.Q.S. (Inspection, Quality Services)
Client Rio Tinto
Date June 1999 – June 2002
Overall Function Employed as a member of the P.U.M.P. project management team on the
construction of the new underground mine. Serving as 3RD
party QA/QC inspector
underground and on surface.(EPCM)
Responsibilities Multi-discipline responsibilities i.e. Mechanical, Civil, Welding, structural, piping
which included the following:
• Vendor inspection (Phalaborwa) ensuring that all equipment is
manufactured/tested /supplied in accordance with specifications, drawings,
data sheets and code of practice. Delivery to site on time as per previously
agreed delivery dates.
• Night shift mechanical Supervisor /Inspector on shaft rope up team.
Appointed within the M.H.A.S. act 2.9.2. Appointee.
• QC for the following installation involving:
• Materials handling/conveyors, crushers’ winders & load out skips.
• Welding
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10. • All rotating & static equipment.
• Piping
• Structural steel/civil
• Refrigeration plant/space ventilation
• Bulk air coolers
• Equipping of various stations & both headgears / Structural
• Ducting
• Cladding
• Internal/external corrosion protection
• Formulating of completion/handover certificates to the client.
• Ensuring that all construction procedures & equipment installations are
carried out according to client specifications.
Position Freelance Inspector QA/QC/NDT Technician
Employer L & C Steinmuller
Client Eskom
Date Jan 1999 – May 1999
Overall Function Assigned to:
• Matimba Power Station (Ellisras)
• Duvha Power Station (Witbank)
Responsibilities • Visual and survey inspections on plant involving: Mechanical driven
equipment,burners,boilers,furnaces, pressure vessels.
• Witnessing of pressure testing of pipelines and pressure vessels.
• None destructive testing of plant & Materials.
• Inspection & quality assurance of welded fabrication. Ensuring work is done
in accordance with client’s specifications.
• Contract
Position Apprentice Fitter & turner 1991-1994
Qualified fitter & turner
Acting supervisor 16 months continuous.
Served apprenticeship as fitter & turner
Employer Johannesburg City Council – Kelvin Power Station.
Date January 1991 – December 1998
Responsibilities Served Apprenticeship
• Included in-depth training in practical and theoretical mechanical
engineering. Involving the assembly, installation and testing of turbines, gas
turbines, pumps, gear boxes, motors, hydraulics & pneumatics etc.
• Supervised 33 staff members.
• Delegating work to staff & various contractors.
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11. • Acting as mechanical supervisor in the boiler maintenance department.
Responsible for supervising & inspecting all staff & contractor activities
associated with installation of high-pressure piping, circulation pumps,
agitators, fans, conveyors, small & large bore valves etc.
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