Atli Onarhh
Welding and Fabrication Inspector
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Highly skilled Senior Welding & Fabrication Inspector with extensive experience in quality control and assurance within engineering and fabrication environments. Possesses SAIW Level 2 certification and proficiency in NDT methods including PT, MPI, RT, WT, and HT. Proven ability to conduct thorough inspections, interpret technical drawings, and ensure compliance with BSEN12952-6-2011 standards.
Adept at generating comprehensive reports, liaising with third-party inspectors, and managing quality documentation to uphold project integrity and client satisfaction.
Experience
QC Inspector at ACTOM (2021-09 – Present)
- Executed pre- and post-welding inspections, performing tasks in accordance with company instructions.
- Managed welding consumables adhering to established standards.
- Requisitioned and interpreted Non-Destructive Examinations including Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPI), Radiographic Testing (RT), Water Tightness Testing (WT), and Hydrostatic Testing (HT).
- Generated comprehensive Quality Surveillance Reports.
- Compiled detailed Data Packs for project documentation.
- Liaised effectively with third-party inspectors to ensure compliance.
- Applied a thorough understanding of Design/Repair codes, specifically BSEN12952-6-2011.
- Produced Final Inspection Reports.
- Conducted Final Inspection Audits.
- Interpreted design drawings with clarity and precision.
- Interpreted Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
QC Assistance at M&D Construction (2018-10 – 2021-07)
- Inspected pipes for condition and damages, repaired external coatings, and performed fit-up inspections prior to welding.
- Conducted visual inspections on welded joints and applied Non-Destructive Examination (PT) to welded joints, determining acceptance and rejection criteria.
- Performed internal lining (coating) inspection of pipes and tested coated joints using a Holiday Machine (Spark Test).
- Compiled Data Packs for project close-out.
- Participated in Third Party and Internal Quality Audits.
- Attended Technical and Production Meetings.
- Generated Monthly Feedback Reports.
- Documented and managed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Scheduler at ACTOM (2016-10 – 2017-01)
- Managed equipment inventory and facilitated the issuance of equipment for site operations.
- Oversaw stock consumable management, organizing and preparing welding equipment for site utilization.
- Processed the receiving and dispatch of materials, and managed the handling and storage of welding consumables.
Vendor Manager at SENMIN (2009-09 – 2014-12)
- Supervised floatation reagents on customer sites, ordering based on minimum levels and managing quality control for plant targets with a maximum 5% error.
- Controlled and managed financial expenditure for floatation reagents to meet monthly business plans.
- Arranged reagent deliveries to customer sites, ensuring compliance with SHEQ policies.
- Maintained high standards for reagent storage to meet environmental policies.
- Conducted test work to identify process improvements.
- Reviewed Safe Work Procedures to enhance process operations.
- Participated in Permit to Operate (PTO), risk assessments, and audits; engaged with clients daily for production reports and monthly KPI presentations, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Managed new product projects and negotiated their introduction.
- Provided quarterly sales forecasts and budgets against targets.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the process.
- Presented new products to clients.
- Attended quarterly sales meetings.
Production Technician at Karbochem (PTY) LTD (2006-07 – 2009-04)
- Monitored processes in the latex plant, operated batch reactors, and managed stripping operations.
- Oversaw effluent treatment and process optimisation, including sampling.
- Performed troubleshooting of production issues.
- Managed material handling and raw material utilisation.
- Operated the control room using SCADA systems.
- Collaborated with the R&D department to develop new products.
- Authored report writing and participated in Permit to Operate (PTO) and Safe Work Procedures development.
Student in Training at Air Products (2006-05 – 2006-06)
- Operated reactors for acetylene production and performed high-pressure filling of welding gases.
- Analyzed gas concentrations and managed H2O treatment, including conductivity and pH monitoring.
Education
Grade 12 – Nchaupe High School (1999-01 – 2001-12)
National Diploma in Chemical Engineering – Tshwane University of Technology (2004-01 – 2007-06)
International Welding Inspector Level 2 – SAIW (2025-07 – 2025-11)
PT Level 2 – African NDT (2020-08 – 2020-08)
