Peter James Maxwell Holt's curriculum vitae summarizes his educational qualifications and extensive experience in quality control and non-destructive testing spanning several decades. The summary highlights that he has dual British and South African citizenship and qualifications in agriculture, welding, and radiography. He also has over 30 years of experience in quality control roles overseeing inspection, non-destructive testing, and quality management systems for various power plants, mining, and industrial facilities in Africa.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Details.
Name : Peter James Maxwell Holt.
I.D. Number : 520802 5197 08 2
Nationality : British Citizen / South African Citizen. (Dual National).
Passport Number : 701280602 / SN 03495909
Place of Birth : Calcutta. India.
Date of Birth : 2nd August 1952.
Marital Status : Married.
Current Address : 107 Kerk St.
Nigel. Ekurhuleni.
1491.
Gauteng.
Current Telephone Number : Home (011) 814 1224
Cell (072) 610 8854
Fax (011) 814 1224
Educational Qualifications.
Name of School / College. From. To. Qualification Achieved.
Edinburgh House Prep School. 1960 1964 11+. Common Entrance.
Bedford Public School. 1964 1969 “O” Level. Math. Geog. Gen. Science.
Salisbury Technical College. 1970 1972 “O” Level Math.
Salisbury Technical College. 1970 1972 City & Guilds. Farming related subjects.
Hants College of Agriculture. 1974 1974 National Certificate in Agriculture.
Hants College of Agriculture. 1974 1974 City & Guilds. Farming related subjects.
Gloucester Training College TOPS. 1976 1976 Major Apprenticeship Welding.
Qualifications.
Radiography.
Level II SAQCC not current.
SNT-TC 1A Level II not current.
Experience gained since 1983, using various techniques and disciplines.
Government approved Responsible Person for Radio Isotopes.
Liquid Penetrant Inspection.
Level II SAQCC not current.
SNT-TC 1A Level II not current.
Experience gained since 1983, using various techniques and disciplines.
Magnetic Particle Inspection.
Level II SAQCC not current.
SNT-TC 1A Level II not current.
Experience gained since 1983, using various techniques and disciplines.
Ultrasonic Examination.
Level 1 SNT-TC-1A not current.
Experience gained since 1983, using various techniques and disciplines.
Courses.
Windows for Workgroups.
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2. The majority of my computer knowledge has been gained by hands on experience this includes:
Lotus 1-2-3 for DOS & Windows.
Quattro Pro for DOS & Windows.
Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, XP. 7.
MS Office (Excel 2010, Word 2010, MSP, Visio, Power Point)
Autodesk / Autosketch for Windows Release 2 for Windows (Engineering drawing)
Legal Liability Industry Training Course. 06/12/2011. Legricon Pty Ltd.
SHEQ Implementation and Auditing. Superior SHEQ Systems. 23/02/2012
Behaviour based safety Training. September 2012.
Behaviour based safety Training. September 2014.
Employment History.
2013 March to present
Company: Tubular Holdings
Position Held: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Kusile Projects, ACC, Turbine Hall and Waste Water Treatment
Plant.
Responsibilities: Oversee the Quality function on the 3 projects, generate required quality documentation and audit
the implementation therof.
Main Focus: Kusile Power Station Contracts including the Turbine Hall structural steel erection, ACC plant and
Waste Water Treatment Plant.
2011 November to 2013 February
Company: Cosira South Africa
Position Held: Quality Manager Operations.
Responsibilities: Management of the Operations Quality Department.
Review and development of welding procedures and welder qualifications.
Development and submission to clients of the quality and welding documentation required for new and existing
contracts.
Review of vendor quality intervention plans, procedures and welding documentation.
Management and review of data packs.
Auditing in house and subcontractors.
Inspection disciplines covered include inspection of structural steel fabrication, piping fabrication, platework
fabrication, painting, galvanising, rubber and other lining methods.
Presentation of monthly Quality reports to the CEO.
Maintenance of the ISO 9001 system.
Involvement with the establishment of an Integrated Management System based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and EN
OHSAS 18001.
2010 January to 2011 November
Company: Cosira International
Position Held: Group Quality Manager.
Responsibilities: Management of Quality Departments within the group.
Review and development of welding procedures and welder qualifications.
Development and submission to clients of the quality and welding documentation required for new and existing
contracts.
Review of vendor quality intervention plans, procedures and welding documentation.
Management and review of data packs.
Auditing in house and subcontractors.
Inspection disciplines covered include inspection of structural steel fabrication, piping fabrication, platework
fabrication, painting, galvanising, rubber and other lining methods.
Presentation of monthly Quality reports to the CEO.
Maintenance of the ISO 9001 system.
2006 November to 2010 January
Company: Petrotech Services c.c.
Position Held: QC Inspector / Expediter.
Responsibilities: In process and release inspection including expediting and submission of weekly progress reports
for various workshops and for various clients.
Review of welding procedures and welder qualifications.
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3. Review of vendor quality intervention plans.
Review of data packs.
Inspection disciplines covered include inspection of structural steel fabrication, piping fabrication, platework
fabrication, painting, galvanising, rubber lining, Halar lining and coating, non metallic pipe work and fittings
including plastics and HDPE.
Inspection of new and repaired rubber lined items, all types of rubber to a variety of materials including Holiday
testing, adhesion (pull) and hardness tests.
6 monthly structural integrity inspection and recommendations on condition of buildings and structures at Exxaro-
Zincor Springs.
Inspections and recommendations on condition of in service rubber lined pipe lines and tanks at Exxaro-Zincor zinc
recovery plant.
Inspection and recommendations of zinc / melt house equipment and plant at Exxaro-Zincor zinc recovery plant.
Company capability review/audits when required.
Investigation and report back with recommendations on rubber lining failures at Tenke/Fungurume DRC for GRD
Minproc.
2005 November to 2006 November
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: HTF Pelindaba (Megchem, IST and PBMR)
Helium Test Facility
Responsibilities: Managing QC Department and inspection personnel, definition of test circuits for hydro and
pneumatic tests, review and approval of all quality and construction related documents including subcontractor
documentation, NDE Co-ordination and review of radiographs and acceptance of NDE reports and Weld/NDE Pack
sign off.
Setting up and running of all hydro static and pneumatic testing on site including pressure vessels using helium as a
test medium.
Test pack review and sign off.
Liaising with the client on Quality matters.
Revision of Quality related documentation, work Instructions etc to comply with ASME codes and with client’s
requirements.
September to November 2005
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: Turbo Project Polifin II Tie in shut down (Sasolburg)
Sasolburg OBL
Responsibilities: Managing QC Department and inspection personnel, definition of test circuits for hydro and
pneumatic tests, review and approval of all quality and construction related documents including subcontractor
documentation, NDE Co-ordination and review of radiographs and acceptance of NDE reports and Weld/NDE Pack
sign off.
2004 July to September 2004.
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: PP2 Tie in Shutdown. (Sasol Polifin)
Responsibilities: Shut down leader. Responsible for liaison with the client, setting up site, generating Job cards, weld
packs and test packs. Requesting and managing the work force and equipment required for the shutdown.
2004 January to July 2004.
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: Octene Train II Project (Sasol Secunda)
Responsibilities: Inspection and quality control, maintenance of the test packs for the mechanical portion of the
contract involving the installation of Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Vessels and Columns.
2002 November to December 2003.
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
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4. Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: Temane Gas Plant (Mozambique) for Sastech.
Responsibilities: Liaison with the client, setting up the Quality function on site, determining definition and extent of
and setting up of test and weld packs, control of NDE and welding control system, inspection of plant (Tanks,
pipework, pumps, gas turbine compressors and gas turbine generators) and piping as required, punching systems out
with the client and signing off test packs at Mechanical completion and Ready for Commissioning.
Eventually assuming the responsibilities of the 16.2 (Site Manager) on site to completion of the contract.
August 2002 to November 2002.
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: Syngas Plant (SCU Sasolburg)
Responsibilities: Finalising documentation, assembly and submission of data packs, punching out systems and
signing off with the client to Mechanical Completion and Ready for Commissioning
2002 February to August 2002.
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: Sapref Shutdown (Durban)
Responsibilities: Setting up and maintaining the Quality and inspection function during the pre-shut phase and during
the shut down.
Generation of quality intervention plans and review of subcontractor quality documentation including quality
intervention plans and procedures.
Completion and signing off test and weld packs.
February 2001 to February 2002.
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: Waterval UG2 Concentrator Plant (Rustenburg)
Responsibilities: Liaison with the client, setting up the Quality function on site, determining definition and extent of
and setting up of test and weld packs, control of NDE and welding control system, inspection of plant, structural
steel and piping, inspection of rubber lining and painting as required, punching systems out with the client and
signing off test packs at Mechanical completion and Ready for Commissioning.
Forensic inspection and report back on failure of rubber lining in slurry pipe work due to operational modifications
after plant hand over.
February 2001.
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: Acid Recovery Shutdown (Secunda)
Responsibilities: Setting up and maintenance of the Quality function during the shut down.
Inspection after reinstatement of all valves removed for reconditioning.
February 2000 to February 2001.
Company: Fraser & Chalmers
Position Held: Quality Manager (Site).
Site: Polifin rebuild of complete plant after major fire. (Secunda)
Responsibilities: Liaison with the client, setting up the quality function on site, determining definition and extent of
and setting up of test and weld packs, control of NDE and welding control system.
Inspection of plant, vessels, pumps, valves, structural steel and piping as required, punching systems out with the
client and signing off test packs at Mechanical completion and Ready for Commissioning.
1998 February to 2000.
Company: Raysonics
Position Held: Contractor.
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5. Responsibilities: Charged with setting up a Metallography and an Inspection department in-house, responsible for
setting up and controlling the budget, liasing with clients, arranging and supervising contracts and personnel and
assuring quality of end product.
NDT on various contracts when workload required including:
M.P.I. on various Power Stations on various sections of plant.
Radiographic interpretation for Steinmuller on the SAS Reactor Project at Sasol III Secunda.
Radiographic Interpretation for ISS on the Sasol II De-bottlenecking outage September 1998.
Various Wall thickness surveys on Power Stations.
Senior Technician managing work to be performed and interpretation of radiographs and review and acceptance of
NDE reports during shutdowns on power stations either day or night shift.
1998 January to 2000
In addition to work with Raysonics.
During this period I generated a Quality Management System based on the ISO 9000 series and was successful in
implementing the system for two S.M.M.E.s with subsequent positive audits by ESKOM and Steinmuller on the
companies involved.
1997 September to 1997 October
Company: Baron’s Inspection Services for Steinmuller. (Contracted in).
Position Held: Site QC Inspector.
Mossgas Turnaround. Removal of old waste heat (Make gas) boilers and Super heaters and replacement with new on
trains 1 & 3. (Night shift). Responsible for ensuring that work was carried out in accordance with client and code
requirements. Liasing with night shift Third Party Inspector and co-ordinating night shift Non Destructive Testing.
Monitoring of heat treatment carried out during night shift on pipe work and vessels.
1997 August to 1997 September
Company: Fraser and Chalmers. (Contracted in)
Position Held: Site QC Inspector.
Sasol III Turnaround on Synfuel Plant responsible for ensuring that work was carried out in accordance with client
and code requirements.
Liaising with night shift Third Party Inspector and co-ordinating night shift Non Destructive Testing.
Monitoring of heat treatment carried out during night shift.
Witnessing of Hydraulic testing of pressure vessels and systems.
1996 September to 1997 July
Company: Babcock Africa Contracting. (Contracted in)
Position Held: Q. C. Engineer.
Head Office and Site based at Arnot Power Station during the A.C.P. Project for Units 4 & 5 rehabilitation of
turbine pipe work for return to service after mothballing.
Control of relining of valves with Corrocoat lining to fill corroded areas and reduce further erosion.
Inspection of all pipe work, valves, plant, structural steel and vessels covered under the contract.
Generation and presentation of reports and recommendations for remedial work to be carried out to ensure reliable
and safe running of the units for 6 years.
Generation of work package by contract scope section to enable site supervision to manage the scope of work as
required and to ensure that all inspection requirements were adhered to.
Generation of Quality Inspection Plans for all Major or Critical components and the control of their implementation.
Drawings and sketches of site run pipework and structural steelwork.
Compilation of data packages for completed contract scope sections. Unit 4 (36 off)
Compilation of Method statements.
Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
Setting up and running a computer based Quality control system under Windows 95 and MS Office (Excel & Word).
Liaising with sub contractors and the client (ESCOM) to ensure that Quality requirements were met.
1996 June to 1996 September
Company: Babcock Africa Energy. (Contracted in)
Position Held: Project Quality Engineer.
Head office based. Control of several Projects on various sites with Q. C. Engineers and inspectors on site.
Ensuring that contract documentation was maintained in accordance with company and client requirements.
1996 June
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6. Company: Babcock Africa Energy.
Position Held: Site Quality Engineer.
Metallurgical survey at A.E.C.I. Ammonia Plant. Modderfontein.
Polishing areas and lifting of replicas for metallurgical review to determine ageing in steel.
MPI and DPI of critical areas to support metallurgical findings.
1993 October to 1996 June
Company: Babcock Africa Energy. (Technical Services). (Contracted in)
Position Held: Site Quality Engineer.
Based at Hendrina Power Station.
Responsible for Boiler inspections, compilation of reports and generation of recommendations to client for remedial
work to be carried out on plant.
Management of Inspection team during outages.
Compilation of Data Packages.
Compilation and control of Quality Inspection Plans.
Compilation of Method Statements.
Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
Inspection of Super heater elements prior to during and after refurbishment also Non Destructive Testing and
generating of recommendations for approval by client, on boilers 3, 4 & 5.
Inspection of the Main Steam systems on boilers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8 and performing the senior Quality function
during the rehabilitation of these systems.
Estimation and Control of material requirements prior to refurbishment of SHTR elements.
Inspection of materials received prior to issue for fabrication.
Inspection of fabricated items prior to release to site for installation.
Setting up and running a computerised system for Quality Control using Quattro Pro version 5 in a Windows
environment.
Drawing up site run sketches, both hand drawn and computer aided (Auto Sketch).
Setting up Databases, spread sheets and reporting systems.
1990 March to 1993 October.
Started REPLITEST.C.C. Offering the following services:
Replication - Metallography, Radiography, Radiographic Film Evaluation, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Penetrant
Testing, Wall Thickness Testing, Inspection on Steam generating Plant, Chemical Recovery Boilers, Petro chemical
Plant, Pipework installations, Structural steelwork and fabrications in works and on site, Quality Control Engineer /
Inspector.
Various contracts have been undertaken on a contracting basis.
Including work on the following plants.
Location Client User Function
Komati P.S. Babcock Eskom Replica taking and M.P.I. for life extension
evaluation studies.
Grootvlei P.S. Babcock Eskom Replica taking and M.P.I. for life extension
evaluation studies.
Usutu Pulp Swaziland. SANDT Usutu Pulp Replica taking and M.P.I. for
determination of cause and extent of damage to
steam drums.
Usutu Pulp Swaziland. Babcock Usutu Pulp Replica taking and M.P.I.
City Deep Depot. SACD SACD M.P.I. on forklift forks.
Grootvlei P.S. Babcock Eskom Boiler Inspection.
Hendrina P.S. Babcock Eskom Boiler Inspection.
Sasol. 1 Babcock Sasol Inspection & rehabilitation of waste
Heat Super-heater.
Taaibos P.S. Babcock Eskom Boiler Inspection. M.P.I. & Replicas for life
extension evaluation studies.
Highveldt P.S. Babcock Eskom Boiler Inspection. M.P.I. & Replicas for life
extension evaluation studies.
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7. Maputo P.S. Babcock EDM Boiler Inspection. M.P.I. & Replicas for life
extension evaluation studies.
SAPPI. Ngodwana. Babcock SAPPI Boiler Inspection.
Ammonia Plant. Babcock AECI Boiler Inspection. M.P.I. & Replicas for life
extension evaluation studies.
Recovery and Bark Boilers Babcock Usutu Pulp Boiler Inspection.
W.I.F. Boilers. Babcock AECI Boiler Inspection.
Wilge P.S. Babcock Eskom Boiler Inspection. M.P.I.
Kendal P.S. Mertz & McLellan Eskom Third Party Inspection on turbine systems.
Matla P.S. Mertz & McLellan Eskom Third Party Inspection on boiler refit including
pressure test of boilers.
Rooiwal P.S. Babcock Eskom Boiler Inspection. M.P.I. & Replicas for life
extension evaluation studies.
Ammonia Plant. Babcock AECI Boiler Inspection. M.P.I. & Replicas for life
extension evaluation studies.
SAPPI. Ngodwana. Babcock SAPPI Boiler Inspection.
1986 - 1990 March
Company: Deutche Babcock Thermal. S.A.
Position Held: N.D.T. Supervisor, Senior Technician - Nigel Works.
Responsible to the Q.A. Manager and N.D.T. Superintendent for control of the N.D.T. function including
Radiography, Ultrasonics, Magnetic Particle Inspection, X-Ray Fluorescence analysis of materials, developing of
radiographs, interpretation of radiographs, reporting on all disciplines, radiation safety, hardness testing, eddy
current testing , review and revision of work instructions and performing surveilances to ensure compliance with
standard Company and National / International Practices.
Replica Technician - Lifter at Camden P.S. during Lifex Investigation.
Compilation of Procedures in accordance with S.A.B.S. 0157, American, British and German Standards.
Department of National Health and Population Development. Responsible Person’s Examination. Passed
28/01/1988.
Eskom approved replica lifter and XRF Technician.
Responsible for the following personnel:
4 Technicians, 2 Clerks and 1 Darkroom technician.
1989 Responsibilities of Training Officer added to duties.
Responsible to the Q.A. Manager for training programmes involving 4 Trainees and 7 Technicians also responsible
for running the Replica section and the XRF Technicians.
Work carried out on behalf of outside clients.
1984 - 1986
Company: Deutche Babcock Thermal. S.A.
Position Held: N.D.T. Supervisor, Senior Technician - Tutuka P.S.
Responsible to the Q.A. Manager for N.D.T. function and N.D.T. Superintendent for supervision of own and
subcontractors personnel, interpretation of radiographs, setting up and carrying out surveilances on all NDT
disciplines including radiography, ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle Inspection, X-Ray Fluorescence analysis of
materials, developing of radiographs, reporting on all disciplines, radiation safety, hardness testing.
Review and revision of work instructions and performing surveilances to ensure compliance with standard Company
and National / International Practices.
Replica Technician - Lifter at Camden P.S. during Lifex Investigation.
Compilation of Procedures in accordance with S.A.B.S. 0157, American, British and German Standards.
Eskom approved replica lifter and XRF Technician.
Responsible for the following personnel:
2 Supervisors, 5 Radiographers, 2 Surface Flaw Technicians, 3 Clerks, 2 Locators, 1 Darkroom technician, 1 XRF
Technician and 8 Labourers.
1983 - 1984
NDT Supervisor Lethabo P.S.
Responsible to the welding superintendent for co-ordination and supervision of the NDT function and interpretation
of radiographs.
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8. Setting up and running of weld records department in addition responsible for selection of welds for testing in
accordance with relevant codes and specifications.
Liaising with client and Third Party Inspection Authority.
1981 - 1983
NDT Supervisor / Co-ordinator Matla P.S.
Responsible to the welding superintendent for co-ordination and supervision of the NDT function.
Interpretation of radiographs.
Majority of the NDE work carried out by the subcontractor, including radiography, ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle
Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, wall thickness testing and material analysis using the Clandon Metascop.
Practical experience gained in all of the above. Ultimately responsible for running the weld records department.
1980 - 1981 Coded welder “A” High pressure pipework and structural steel. Processes – Oxy acetylene, MMA.
TIG. Arc air gouging.
Coded to Lloyds Insurance.
Erection of Power Generating Plant, Matla P.S. (Eskom).
Maintenance and shutdown work on various plants.
1980- 1984
Company: Babcock Engineering Contractors.
1976- 1980
Company: Babcock and Wilcox Ltd. UK.
Coded “A” Welder High-pressure pipework and structural steel. Processes - MMA. TIG. Oxy acetylene welding,
Flame and arc air gouging.
Coded to Lloyds Register and Scottish Boilers Insurance for pipework and pressure vessels.
Maintenance and erection of power generating plant. Boilers 250 - 600 MW.
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