Kumaren Govender, Regional SHERQ Manager

Kumaren Govender

Regional SHERQ Manager

ACTOM John Thompson Boilers

Location
South Africa
Education
Diploma, ISO 9001:2015
Experience
16 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 6 Months

Regional SHERQ Manager at ACTOM John Thompson Boilers
  • South Africa
  • My current job since October 2007

• Ensure that all projects controls, specifications and requirements are met and projects to be executed with the highest standard of quality and an excellent safety record.
• Implementing, maintaining and improving of the company’s SHERQ Systems, ensuring that the company adheres to ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001 & OSHAS 18001 and the John Thompson System Operating Procedures.
• Revising procedures as per ISO and writing new procedures for continual improvement.
• Prepare and ensure implementation of PQPs, I & TPs and other project and company related quality documentation, targeting compliance to the international standards, and local regulations and legislations.
• Ensuring that QC Inspectors & Safety Officers comply with & implement the above mentioned procedures and code requirements (ASME, BS, EN, OSHAS & ISO, etc.).
• Ensuring awareness and implementation of company SHERQ policy and objectives.
• Plan and co-ordinate project specific Quality, Safety and NDT requirements for the company’s projects & adhere to client specifications.
• Preparation, execution and management of internal audits at the company's various sites, including audits on sub-contractors and follow up of NCRs & CARs.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans and Safety plans for all projects.
• Review and approve all quality & safety documents and company procedures.
• Responsible for external audits and maintaining ISO certification.
• Management of the document control centre & drawing office.
• Manage all welding activities, prepare welding procedures, revise welding procedures and ensure that the correct welding procedures are being used.
• Carry out welder testing and welder qualifications.
• Vendor evaluation & approval and vendor performance monitoring.
• A member of the EE committee.

Education

Diploma, ISO 9001:2015
  • at DQS
  • August 2016

ISO 9001:2015 - Awareness, facilitation and auditing

Diploma, ASME Codes
  • at South African Institute of Welding
  • December 2015
Diploma, Radiographic Interpreter
  • at South African Institute of Welding
  • May 2015
Diploma, Total Quality Management
  • at UNISA
  • May 2014

Total Quality Management

Diploma, OHSAS 18001:2007
  • at SABS
  • October 2013

OHSAS 18001:2007 - Health and safety management system auditing

Diploma, OSHAS 18001:2007
  • at SABS
  • August 2013

Understanding and implementation

Diploma, Inspection of Welding and Fabrication
  • at Southern African Institute of Welding & Wynleigh International
  • November 2007
Diploma, Welding & fabrication Inspector Level 1 & 2
  • at South African Instute of Welding
  • November 2006

I am pleased to submit this letter of interest and attached curriculum vitae to provide information on my experience and ability. The opportunity presented in your company is very interesting and it suits my ambition and goals. I have competencies in computer skills including MS office, Excel, Power Point, Word and the use of internet including e-mail. I am a SAIW certified Welding & Fabrication Level 2 Inspector. Listed below states my experience and competencies. • Boiler & pressure vessel, fabrication and installation. • Gas, steam, acid, power piping inspection & design. • Petro-chemical plant piping, vessels & tanks. • Extensive knowledge of codes, standards and specifications (ASME section I, V, VIII, IX, AWS D1.1, EN, API, ANSI, etc.) • Materials technology. • NDT procedures & specifications. • Safety and legal knowledge. • Inspection of rotating and mechanical equipment. • Welding & fabrication. • Document & record control. • Processes of mills & refineries. • ISO 9001 Management systems • OHSAS 18001 Management systems My professionalism, strong technical skill and hands on approach ensures timeous project delivery based on quality, code & legal requirements and service excellence. My objective is to obtain a position which would allow me to share my experiences and be an invaluable asset to your organization.

Specialties & Skills

Quality Management
Quality Assurance
Team Management
Quality Inspection
Quality Auditing
Quality Assurance / Control

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Yes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2006
Valid Until:
November 2006
Yes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2005
Valid Until:
May 2005