Andre Jerome Sookool has over 20 years of experience in marine engineering, inspection, projects, and management. He has worked in ship repair yards, oil and gas industries, and held positions including marine operations manager, marine inspection manager, QA/QC coordinator, and project manager. He has comprehensive training and certifications in welding, fabrication, piping, NDT techniques, and project management.

1. (Proudly SouthAfrican) 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 date
Contact : Cell (+27)611864048 Skype - ajsookool
Home : +27 (31) 4614070
Email : ajsookoolzn@gmail.com MY WEB PAGE: http://w w w.andre-sookool.branded.me
I come withmy Own Inspection Gear / Tools.
I come withdigital copy of codes for Marine / Industrial/ Oil and Gas on hand which I have paid for and
gatheredover 20 years.
Biography Profile (20 years of experience)
I Mr. Andre Jerome Sookool have been involvedinMarine Ship Repair Yard / Oil and Gas Industries ever
since I left Metric for the past 20 years, Having worked my way up by virtue with6 disciplines certifications
and on the job exposure from laborer to Boiler Maker to Welder to Marine Steel FabricationForemanto
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
communications
I see myself as a professional /experiencedindividual always willing to learn.
Over the years I have grown to love what I do, having dev elopedinto someone of considerable judgment
and latitude working closelywithEngineers/Senior management, I show a commitment to building an
excellentworking relationship withemployees and people with whom the Company is associated with.
Working inpartnership and supporting each other in completionof Project fromstart to finishno matter
what. Giving my client that personal touch.

2. Summary:
+5years Marine Engineering
+5years Inspection
+5years Projects
+5years Management
Currently obtaining a formal PM qualificationinbringing my career together
Experience:
TRAINING OBTAINEDAND PROFICIENCYFROM VARIOUS PROJECTS AND MENTORS: (ANY TEST WELCOMEIN 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 Executionplan
 Track project executionwiththe Project planner
 Chair Project QC Meetings withthe 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 deliveryaccording to applicable Class requirement.
 Ensure NDT on welds and weldinspections 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 thenautocad-DOCUMENT AND
data book Control.(Site Surveyor)
 Managing Ship Repair Steel FabricationMechanical Engineering Boilermaking and Welding
IntegrityFOR 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 worldon many offshore vessels LPG,FPSO, RIGS performing class surveys/
Structural IntegrityInspections /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 surveyutm,tmformat reports
 Managing office ,CorelDraw 10,auto cad, annualizing of drawings
 Managing QA internal auditing,correcting andupgrading
 Managing fabricationprocess / pressure testing,pickling and passivationvacuumbox testing and
painting
 trainedin 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:

3.  Level 2Magnetic Particle SNT-TC-1A Certificate (2003 S/n.5061 ASNT)
 Level 2 LiquidPenetrate SNT-TC-1A Certificate (2003 S/n.5001 ASNT)
 Level 2 AdvancedUltrasonic SNT-TC-1A Certificate(2003 S/n.50919 Oceaneering)
 Level 1 PMI Certificate (2004) (Positive Materials Identification)
 Level 1 Iris :(HighFrequency Pulse Echo Ultrasonic Immersing Scan(2007 Volosi Steel Test
S/n.ST/QF/IRIS003)
 Level 1 Gul: (Guided Ultra-Sonics)(2007 Volosi SteelTest Tutor Dr.KeithVine)
 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.
PreviousEmployers / References and Work Duties Performed
1.
Company Name : National NDT Services
Land Line : www.nationalndt.co.za
Direct Supervisor’s Name : Ricardo
Position Held : Director
Contact Number 1 : www.nationalndt.co.za
Your last Position Held : Marine Operations Manager
Position description : Survey& Inspectionl NDT l Maintenance l Rope Access I Ship Repairs
Duties:
• To oversee that class requirements are Acquired, Enforcedandunderstoodto leadthis department answeringtodirector.
(Keepinghim all the time in theloopgoodor bad).Handlingof all marine technical matters. Tomake sure staff are well trainedandinformedin
duties to be carriedout. To assure QMSis used andaffective.
• Inspectionactivities are carriedout in accordance with WittenPracticeandProcedure, as definedby theISO standard.
• Oversee the activity ofthe appointedteamleaders.
• Provide effective technical supervision,trainingandadvice to all appointedteamsupervisors andinspectors.
• Liaise with clients on technical issues concerninginspection.
• Provide topmanagement with therelevant technical information relatingtoinspectionon the various jobs.
• Ensure that inspectionpolicies are kept current andup-to-dateby theManagement Representative,andthat theyare in line withnational and
international standards.
• Deal with suggestions for improvements fromstaff,andmake appropriaterecommendations to the management team.
• Liaise with external service providers such as certificationbodies andlegal specialists.
• Ensure that legal requirements andstatutory requirements are referencedandcommunicatedtothose that have a needto know.
• Ensure that all inspection reportingis up to the standards definedin theInspection andQualityManagement System,andthestandardexpected
by the client.
• Ensure client / class requirements are adheredto.
• Responsible for healthsafety
• Responsible for preventivemaintenance
• Oversees all technical aspects of projects
• Documents Technical / Operational instructions anddrawing
• Coordinate logistics andpersonnel toensure client requirements are met ontime
• Liaise with stakeholders onboard
• Supervise team members
• Ensure all documentation/ admin is kept up to date
• Ensure integrityofNDT inspections / Maintenance projects.
Commencement Date : Jan 2015
Termination Date : Set up only
Reason for Leaving : My part achieved.
2.

4. Company Name : AssociatedMarine and Industrial InspectionServices (DurbanArea,
SouthAfrica)
Land Line : 0314611054
Direct Supervisor’s Name : Tarquin
Position Held : Director
Contact Number 1 : 0826110961
Your last Position Held : Marine Inspection Manager
Duties : Positiondescription Survey& Inspectionl NDT l Maintenance l Rope
Access I Ship Repairs
Commencement Date : Jan 2014
Termination Date : Dec 2014 =1 year
Reason for Leaving : My part achieved
3.
Company Name : Hi Tech Pressure Engineering
Land Line : 031 4612562
Direct Supervisor’s Name : Kresan
Position Held : Floor Engineer Manager
Contact Number 1 : 0739947851
Your 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,qualitycontrol 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 qualityplans , inspectiontest plans and quality procedures for all project
 Periodicallyconduct qualitystandards audits on suppliers to ensure qualitystandards are met
 Supports projects and coordinates operations during external inspections
 Ensures correct specifications onorder & inspectionon these requirements
 Review drawings & technical specificationfor 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 withemployees and people
withwhom the Company is associatedwith.Working inpartnership and supporting each
other.GIVINGMY client that personal touch.
Commencement Date : Jan 2013
Termination Date : Dec 2013 =1 year
Reason for Leaving : Contract End
4.

5. Company Name : Petro Tech 3rd Party Offshore InspectionCompany
Land Line : 0823258169
Direct Supervisor’s Name : Mervin
Position Held : Offshore DivisionTechnical Manager
Contact Number 1 :0761387047
Your last Position Held : Offshore DivisionTechnical Supervisor
Duties :
Managing Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgrades
Assist estimating department to compile price proposals
Pre-project planning for Yard Stay
Compile QCP and Project Organisation
Manage logistical engineering requirements
Manage subcontractors scope executionplan
track project executionwiththe Project planner
chair Project Meetings withthe 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 deliveryaccording to applicable Class requirement.
Ensure NDT on welds and weldinspections is done according to Class requirement
Ensure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.
Supervising FabricationProcess /Pressure Testing of Tanks & Vacuum Box Testing
Commencement Date : Jan 2012
Termination Date : Dec 2012 =1 year
Reason for Leaving : Department Closed
5.
Company Name : Qatar Petroleum
Land Line : +97477069749
Direct Supervisor’s Name : GavinMarilia
Position Held : Director
Contact Number 1 : +97477069749
Your last Position Held : InspectionEngineering 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,qualitycontrol 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

6.  Ensures that there are qualityplans , inspectiontest plans and quality procedures for all project
 Periodicallyconduct qualitystandards audits on suppliers to ensure qualitystandards are met -
Marine/Industrial/Offshore-Supports projects andcoordinates operations during external
inspections
 Ensures correct specifications onorder & inspectionon these requirements
Commencement Date : Jan 2011
Termination Date : Dec 2011 =1 year
Reason for Leaving : Contract End
6.
Company Name : Ephestos Marine / Flaw Scan Marine Engineering Surveying and
InspectionServices
Land Line : 0827825080
Direct Supervisor’s Name : Toli Aposto / Flaw Scan Leonard
Position Held : Directors
Contact Number 1 : 0827825080 Toli
Contact Number 2 :0727158410 Leonard
Your last Position Held : Marine Engineer Surveyor /3rd party InspectionManager/Project
Manager
Duties :
Inspection
- Close Up Surveys
- Protective coating inspection& assessment
- Anode surveys
Visual/photographic & CCTV surveys
- Steel conditionsurveys
- Structural integritysurveys
- Special surveys:UTM – class & owner related
NDT – 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 IntegrityAssessment & Analysis
- Corrosion assessment & monitoring
- Pit mapping
- Visual – CCTV & photographic surveys
- Steel renewal surveys

7. Commencement Date : Jan 2010
Termination Date : Dec 2010 =1 year
Reason for Leaving : Contract End
7.
Company Name : Dormac Ship Yard (Mechanical FabricationShip Repair)
Land Line : http://www.dormac.net
Supervisor’s Name : JerryRabie
Position Held : Class 1 Marine Engineer Surveyor
Contact Number 1 : 0828827485
Your last Position Held : Project Manager Rig Mechanical Fabrication,Welding,and Piping
Qa-Qc
Duties :
Managing Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgrades
Assist estimating department to compile price proposals
Pre-project planning for Yard Stay
Compile WBS and Project Organization
Manage logistical engineering requirements
Manage subcontractors scope executionplan
track project executionwiththe Project planner
chair Project Meetings withthe 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 deliveryaccording to applicable Class requirement.
Ensure NDT on welds and weldinspections is done according to Class requirement
Ensure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.
Commencement Date : July 2009
Termination Date : Dec 2009 =4months
Reason for Leaving : Contract End
6.
Company Name : Dormac Ship Yard (Mechanical FabricationShip Repair)
Land Line : http://www.dormac.net
Supervisor’s Name : JerryRabie
Position Held : Class 1 Marine Engineer Surveyor

8. Contact Number 1 : 0828827485
Your last Position Held : Project Manager Rig Mechanical Fabrication,Welding,and Piping
Qa-Qc
Duties :
Managing Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgrades
Assist estimating department to compile price proposals
Pre-project planning for Yard Stay
Compile WBS and Project Organization
Manage logistical engineering requirements
Manage subcontractors scope executionplan
track project executionwiththe Project planner
chair Project Meetings withthe 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 deliveryaccording to applicable Class requirement.
Ensure NDT on welds and weldinspections is done according to Class requirement
Ensure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.
Commencement Date : Jan 2009
Termination Date : June 2009 =6months
Reason for Leaving : Contract End
8.
Company Name : Steel Test - InspectionSpecialists
Land Line : http://www.steeltest.co.za/steel_test_video.html
Direct Supervisor’s Name : Bill Mc Millen
Position Held : Director
Contact Number 1 : http://www.steeltest.co.za/steel_test_video.html
Your last Position Held : High Tech Specialist TechnicianInspector (Iris /Gul )
Duties :
 Ut level 2 Technician
 Guided Ultra-Sonics Level 1 Technician
 Iris (Highfrequency pulse echo ultrasonic immersing scanning level 1 Technician
• Marine/ Offshore-Put together working Qc systems modify, create or improve existing.
• Marine/ Offshore-Reviews andassesses the effectiveness of changes including drafting for QC purposes.
• Marine/ Offshore-Provides technical support to worksites,engineers,qualitycontrol 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 qualityplans , inspectiontest plans and qualityprocedures for all
projects
• Marine/ Offshore-Periodicallyconduct qualitystandards audits on suppliers to ensure quality standards
are met
• Marine/ Offshore-Supports projects andcoordinates operations during external inspections

9. • Marine/ Offshore-Ensures correct specifications onorder & inspectiononthese requirements
• Marine/ Offshore-Review drawings & technical specificationfor compliance
• Marine/Industrial/Offshore-Review drawings & technical specificationfor 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 =4years
Reason for Leaving : Contract End
9.
Company Name : Dormac Ship Yard (Mechanical FabricationShip Repair)
Land Line : http://www.dormac.net
Supervisor’s Name : JerryRabie
Position Held : Class 1 Marine Engineer Surveyor
Contact Number 1 : 0828827485
Your last Position Held : Project Manager Rig Mechanical Fabrication,Welding, Piping Qa-Qc
Duties :
Managing Oil rigs and ships repairs and upgrades
Assist estimating department to compile price proposals
Pre-project planning for Yard Stay
Compile WBS and Project Organisation
Manage logistical engineering requirements
Manage subcontractors scope executionplan
track project executionwiththe Project planner
chair Project Meetings withthe 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 deliveryaccording to applicable Class requirement.
Ensure NDT on welds and weldinspections is done according to Class requirement
Ensure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.
Commencement Date : Dec 2003
Termination Date : Jan 2006 =2years2months
Reason for Leaving : Contract End
10.
Company Name : AssociatedMarine and Industrial InspectionServices

10. Land Line : +27 (31)468 1113
Direct Supervisor’s Name : NelsonMahadio
Position Held : Director
Contact Number 1 : +27 (31) 468 1113 or Kurt Selling 0741479675 Managers
Your last Position Held : Senior Mechanical Fabrication/ Welding /Piping / Pressure Vessel
/Boiler NDT Inspector
Duties :
Inspection
- Close Up Surveys
- Protective coating inspection& assessment
- Anode surveys
Visual/photographic & CCTV surveys
- Steel conditionsurveys
- Structural integritysurveys
- Special surveys:UTM – class & owner related
NDT – 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 IntegrityAssessment & Analysis
- Corrosion assessment & monitoring
- Pit mapping
- Visual – CCTV & photographic surveys
- Steel renewal surveys
Termination Date : Jan 2002
Commencement Date : Dec 1997 =4years2months
Reason for Leaving : Department Closed
11.
Company Name : Cam Rod Engineering (Mechanical FabricationShip Repair)
Land Line : 0832546815
Direct Supervisor’s Name : Jerome Joubert
Position Held : Director
Contact Number 1 : 0832546815
Your last Position Held : Project Manager for Mechanical Fabrication/ Welding Ship Repair
/Piping Qa,Qc
Duties :
Managing ships repairs and upgrades
Assist estimating department to compile price proposals

11. Pre-project planning for Yard Stay
Compile WBS and Project Organisation
Manage logistical engineering requirements
Manage subcontractors scope executionplan
track project executionwiththe Project planner
chair Project Meetings withthe 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 deliveryaccording to applicable Class requirement.
Ensure NDT on welds and weldinspections is done according to Class requirement
Ensure offshore accommodations are built according to class and comply to MED on offshore platforms.
Commencement Date : Dec 1992
Termination 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

12. I, Andre Jerome Sookool,
Declare that the Information Supplied above is truthful and accurate to my
Knowledge