Nick Naidoo is a South African pressure vessel inspector seeking new employment. He has over 30 years of experience in inspection, quality control, and maintenance roles in Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. His professional experience includes conducting inspections for coal mining and gas projects in Queensland. He holds numerous certifications in welding, non-destructive testing, and as a competent person for pressure vessels and boilers.

1. 68 Carrington Street, Unit 3 Phone (mobile): 0432744187
Mayfield, NSW 2304, Australia Phone ( work ): 0265711233
Phone (home): 0240230078 E-mail: nicknaidoo@hotmail.com
Personal
Information
· Marital Status: Married
· Date of Birth: 09/11/1960
· Identity Number: 6011095209087
· Drivers Licence: Class C , No 20693223
· Nationality: South African
· Place of Birth: Cape Town
· Australian Citizen
Professional
Experience
July – October 2014 ( IXT ) in QLD
Job Title: (AICIP) No 490 - Pressure Vessel Inspector
· On the QCLNG gas project for the last year conducting commissioning
inspections on the various types CD/GH/M& L types Separators on behalf
of QGC
· This phase of the contract has slowed down with many personnel requested
to take up the redundancy offer which I excepted , hence me seeking
employment once more within a couple of months after rejoining this
project.
Sept 2008 – June 2014 Bureau Veritas ( AIRS ) Singleton Branch and Brisbane
Branch working on the QCLNG project – Surat Basin
Job Title: (AICIP) No 490 - Pressure Vessel Inspector /Coordinator
(AIES) Membership No 398
Conducting pressure vessel/boiler inspections predominately for the larger coal

2. mining clients in the upper hunter region.
· Liaise with Client’s mechanical engineers , planners and supervisors in
relating to in service inspection requirements , including that of the DPI
WCA, NOHSC and other relevant regulatory authorities
· Coordinate and monitor their pressure equipment registers
· Identifying areas that require compliance with AS/NZS 3788.
· Identifying pressure equipment that requires workcover registration.
Ensuring they are fully documented and on a register.
· Update and maintain spreadsheets of pressure equipment, new and those
made redundant.
· Applying for workcover registration on the client behalf.
· Conducting Commissioning and in service inspections on various pressure
equipment.
· Coordinate my own scope of work in relation to specifications and codes
requirements.
· Mentoring a few trainers showing an interest in undertaking in service
inspection at the branch.
· On the QCLNG gas project for the last year conducting commissioning
inspections on the various types CD/GH/M& L types Separators on behalf
of QGC
Mar 2007 – Aug 2008 Group Five ( Pty ) Ltd Cape Town
Job Title: QC Coordinator /Inspector
· Carry out quality controls during workshop fabrication on major up grads
ct at Chevron oil refinery , the scope of work ranging from interacting with
the planning , project engineers and major contractors, on the fabrication
side of things review and approve ITP , NDT requirements , Welding
procedures
· Non Destructive Testing – coordinating
· Welders procedure/performance qualifications – verifying and approving
· Reviewing and verifying as built.
· Ensure material conform to all approved specifications and codes
· Ensure welding procedures are qualified prior to qualifying
welders/operators.
· Ensure that ASME, BS and DIN codes of construction requirements are
fulfilled during fabrication.
· Viewing radiographs, to ensure acceptance criteria are met as stipulated in
the construction codes.

3. · Compiling final data packages, including drawings, ITP, NDT, PWHT,
testing reports and weld maps.
Nov 2004 – Feb 2007 Parsons Brinckerhoff (UK) Cape Town
Job Title: Inspection Engineer
· Carry out quality controls, inspection and consulting activities, supervise
the work of sub-contractors, project manage assignments in terms of scope,
time and cost, identify new opportunities and maintain good client
relationships.
· As part of an international company, we have financial back-up and access
to relevant international expertise in providing the following services:
· Quality Management Services
· Design Appraisal as per Client’s specifications
· Government Approved Inspection Authority
· Quality Surveillance
· Statutory Inspection and Testing
· Non Destructive Testing
· Welders procedure/performance qualifications
· Metallurgical Investigations
· Extensive Electrical testing, assessments, evaluations, supervision and
investigations
· Project management
· Failure investigations
· Risk management/Risk assessments
· Plant Remnant life, extensions programs
· Plant as built verification
· Cost efficiency
· Provide a single point of responsibility for the various functions, tailored to
specific client requirements, making our service cost effective and unique
in a combination of skills.
Oct 2002 - May 2004 Bureau Veritas Cape Town
Job Title: Inspector/Surveyor
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4. · I was employed by Bureau Veritas as an Inspector/Surveyor in the new
fabrication of stainless steel tank containers predominantly for the
international export market at a very modern facility called
Trencor Containers.
· Bureau Veritas is one of the few Government approved inspection
authorities that provides the services of inspection, testing and certification
to various organizations such as Industry, Marine, Aeronautics, Transport
and Government Contacts.
· The following duties included supervision of:
· Preliminary examination of the relevant technical file containing design
calculations and drawings, manufacturing details and ensuring that they
have the correct approval from our technical centre in Johannesburg.
· Ensure material conform to all approved specifications and codes
· Ensure welding procedures are qualified prior to qualifying
welders/operators
· Ensure that ASME Sections 1X, V11 the code of construction
requirements are fulfilled during fabrication
· View radiographs; conventional and real time, to ensure acceptance criteria
are met as stipulated in the construction codes.
· Patrol inspections performed at various hold points e.g. at barrels, frames,
weld at rotators. Hydro test, pickling and passivation, all safety valve tests,
final air link tests, data plate info review, data files and release tanks sent
electronically with the relevant documents
· Liaise with manufacturer at all levels.
May 2000 – Aug 2002 Tuv Rheinland Inspection (Pty) Ltd Pretoria
Job Title: QC/QA Surveyor/Site Representative
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· TUV is on of a few Government approved inspection authorities operating
in South Africa. Presently a site representative at one of Eskom Power
Stations. Eskom is the only power generation company in South Africa.
· The steam generation plant at Majuba is a six unit plant, the overall
description and it’s associated systems are:
· Benson Type Boiler – once through flow
· Evaporation – 577KG/Sec Steam
· Design Pressure – 193 Bar
· Boiler Height – 112m Structure

5. · The main circuits are: HP Economizer, Evaporator, Super Heater and
Relief Valve Station and Circulating, Attempt, Vents and Drains
· Duties include:
· Ensure all repairs, modifications and new fabrications are carried out as per
code requirements and specifications.
· Controlling all procedures, documents, electronic data capturing via Lotus
Notes
Nov 1979 – April 2000 Kynoch Fertilizers Cape Town
Trading as Nitrogen Products
Job Title: Maintenance Fitter/Acting Forman
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· Responsible for the maintenance, repairs, installations of the following:
· Belt conveying systems
· Feeds pump
· Crushers mills
· ID and FD Fans
· Bucket elevators
· Air, Steam and Water NH3, H2S04 Piping
· Vibration Screens
Job Title: NDT Technician/Inspector
· NDT Technician
· Senior NDT Technician
· Plant Inspector
· Senior Plant Inspector
· Responsibilities included:
· Ensure all inspection functions are carried out
· Delegate work to NDT Technicians and Inspectors
· Prepare weld procedures/ work lists and QCP’s for modifications, repairs
and new fabrications
· Carry out scheduled inspections on the SYN and refinery gas compressors
· Discussions and problem solving with senior engineers and production
staff

6. · Cary out deport inspections and test, record and report findings to line
managers
· Responsible for NOSA documentation and presenting them for audits
· Arrange and co-ordinate outside labour during shut downs
· Correspond and work closely with 3rd party inspection authority (Lloyds of
London)
· Ensure inspection equipment are regularly serviced
· Enforce company procedures and standards
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Education 1978 Rylands High School Cape Town
Highest Standard Passed: Matric (Grade 12)
Subjects Passed:
· English Language HG
· Afrikaans Language HG
· Physical Science
· Accountancy
· Mathematics
· Biology
1981- 1982 Athlone Technical College Cape Town
NTC 3 Diploma
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· Subjects Passed
· Engineering drawings
· Engineering Science
· Mathematics
· Trade Theory (Mechano Technology)

7. 1995 – 2002 SA Institute Of Welding Johannesburg
NDT Technician and Welding Fabrication Inspector
· Level 1 & 2 magnetic practical testing
· Level 1 & 2 Liquid penetrant testing
· Level 1 & 2 Welding and Fabrication Inspector
· ASME, NBIC, API, BS, Code of manufacture course
· Inspector of pressurised equipment
· Competent person pressure vessels
· Competent person boiler
Professional
memberships
· Government approved Inspection Authority
· Member of the Association of Inspection Authorities
· South African National Accreditation System
· Southern African Institute of Welding
· South African registration for Professional Mechanical/Electrical Engineers
· Inspectors and Competent Persons for Pressure Vessels and Boilers
PC.PV/CP.B
· South African Society for Quality
· Welding Inspectors/NDT Technicians
Languages
· English
· Afrikaans
References Liddell Coal Operations – Mechanical Engineer
Name: Nicholas Arnold Mobile: 0438804118

8. Office: 02- 6570 9920
Fluidtech International- Branch Manager
Name: Kevin Wandel Mobile:: 0418963681
Office: 02-6571 2748
Hitachi Australia- Workshop Supervisor
Name: Stephen Smith Mobile: 0439451477
Work: 02 6541 6300
Personnel References:
Name: Siva Moodley – Product Manager
Mobile: 0434315125 Office: 02-9879 0755
Name: June Singh-Accountant
Mobile: 043126 3423 Office: 08-9440 1663
Name: Gary Cassidy – AICIP Inspector
Mobile: 0427902488 Office: 02-4934 2068
Extracurricular
activities
Gym; Squash and Swimming
Accreditations NOSA: Supervision Health and Training Course
Internal Management Development program in Conflict Management
Stainless Steel course at Peninsula Technical College
Master driving: Advanced motoring course
First Aid: South African Red Cross Society
Safety Rep: NOSA Safety Rep
Hobbies Home Maintenance

9. Interests and
activities
Sport – Cricket and Soccer
Awards
received
Athletics – High Jump and 100m
20 Year Long Service Award

10. Interests and
activities
Sport – Cricket and Soccer
Awards
received
Athletics – High Jump and 100m
20 Year Long Service Award