Asanda Gatyeni

Experience

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  Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

  Apr 2002 - Jun 2003

  Metallurgical Technician

  Metallurgical and corrosion failure analyses;Materials selection and testing; Weld assessments;General corrosion testing and evaluation;Pitting corrosion testing and evaluation;Crevice corrosion testing and evaluation;U-bend stress corrosion cracking testing and evaluation;Intergranular (carbide precipitation) corrosion testing and evaluation;Accelerated electrochemical corrosion testing; Accelerated atmospheric corrosion testing (humidity, CASS, SWAAT and salt spray corrosion testing);Microbial corrosion testing; Basic water chemistry and analysis;Testing and evaluation of liquid & vapor phase/volatile corrosion inhibitors (VCI’s); Testing and evaluation of metallic and non-metallic coatings;Offering technical support to the Laboratory Managers, Engineers and other laboratory staff with day-to-day activities in all laboratories when needed;Replication of the metallurgical microstructure of a metal using plastic film or resin.Report writing Show less

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  PetroSA

  Mar 2005 - Apr 2006

  Metallurgical Technician

  Failure investigation on metals and non-metals in the metallurgical and corrosion laboratories;Offering technical support to the Inspection Services, Laboratory Managers, Engineers and other laboratory staff with day-to-day activities in all laboratories when needed;Replication of the metallurgical microstructure of a metal using plastic film or resin;Involved in shutdown or turn around held

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  DCD Dorbyl Heavy Engineering

  May 2006 - Sept 2006

  Quality Assurance Engineer

  Integrating quality requirements;Ensuring that Quality Assurance Records on contract allocated are properly compiled; Implementing and maintaining the quality system on project allocated; Generating project Quality Control Procedures, to ensure that they are utilized effectively and to verify that all the quality documentation on projects have been compiled;Defining quality requirements, initiating corrective actions on projects and to liaise with the applicable customers in order to resolve quality problems;Determining the material type, quality requirements and specifications for purchasing;Preparing heat treatment certificate for all items requiring heat treatment (loading temperature, heating rate, soaking time and temperature, cooling rate, withdrawal temperature and placement of thermocouples as applicable); Inspection, integration and maintenance of received goods from suppliers. Show less

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  Sasol

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2008

  Perform statutory inspection on different equipments in different units;Writing inspection reports and involved in failure analysis and also in the design of a unit (mechanical & material);Creating and maintaining database for repairs done on each unit; Strengthening clients relationships; Coordinating, involvement and hands-on exposure on shutdowns held in different units; Involved on RBI validation sessions or assessments; Perform NDT techniques (Visual, MPI, Liquid Penetrant, Radiography) on different pressure vessels and piping as per ASTM NDT standards when executing inspection activities; Ensuring effective communication between all relevant parties or structures. Show less Doing inspection of various structures that control flow plus temperature of molten glass in melting tanks drawing kilns in different units;Disassemble mold covers clay structure with damp burlap to prevent rapid drying; Design responsibilities include day to day engineering on furnace design and engineering projects; Writing inspection reports and involved in failure analysis and also in the design of a unit (mechanical & material).Maintain positive working relationships with team members as well as internal and external corporate customers. Show less

  • Inspector

    Jan 2007 - Sept 2008

  • Refractory Specialist

    Oct 2006 - Dec 2006
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  PetroSA

  Oct 2008 - now

  Manage the insurance portfolio for PetroSA and it's subsidiaries to ensure that the Group’s assets are covered at replacement cost and loss of profits are covered at actual losses;Manage and monitor the insurance risk reviews to ensure that reviews are regular and recommendations are made for implementation;Identify and communicate to EXCO and the Insurance market all organizational insurance risks to ensure that mitigating actions can be put in place and managed;Develop, manage and monitor the department budget to ensure funds are optimally utilized in the service delivery;Facilitate local market insurers’ participation when buying new insurance policies to ensure that all insurers are given equal opportunity to participate in line with SARB regulations;Identify financial risks in the national and global environment and develop, manage and monitor mitigation strategies to reduce financial threats; Manage payments of premiums to facilitate timeous payments and ensure that PetroSA has continuous cover;Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve market acceptance and ensure full insurance subscription on all layers;Communicate information regarding employee-related insurance exclusions to build awareness across PetroSA;Provide stakeholders with advisory services on contract exposures, risks and coverage options to ensure that all contracts entered into are covered by relevant insurance policies;Manage subordinates’ performance and development of learning and growth plans to ensure good performance delivery, retention and talent development;Develop and execute departmental training plan to ensure skills are developed appropriately across the department to facilitate optimal service delivery. Show less Advice business on contract exposures, risks and coverage options to ensure that all contracts are covered by the relevant insurance policies; Provide & coordinate input and advice on projects where insurance is required, to ensure that projects are covered at the correct value and project stakeholders are aware of insurance clauses and /or implications thereof; Coordinate and resolve asset insurance issues within the refinery & FA platform environments to ensure that risks related to contract and project exposures are mitigated and claims are investigated for legitimacy; Contribute towards the development and evaluation of an insurance strategy to address plant performance levels as compared to BI cover to be purchased; macro-economic and market impacts on insurance capacity and insurable assets to be covered to ensure that assets are insured correctly and for the correct values; Involvement in computation of assets insurance valuation for all risks material physical damage (onshore & offshore);Contribute toward the establishment and review of Group Insurance policies and procedures to ensure that policies and procedures are updated as and when required; Write reports for EXCO, Strategy & Risk Committee and Board Audit Committee to comply with good corporate governance; Manage the quality assurance process to ensure that contracts, claims and other insurance-related activities and documents comply with quality standards; Work within approved budget, develop and implement cost saving mechanisms; Engaging with PetroSA risk carriers (Local and International Insurers) during roadshows and other meetings;Co-ordinate the Risk Engineering Surveys undertaken by Insurance Broker and Reinsurer engineers respectively; Substitute for the Group Insurance Manager to ensure continuity of this role in the incumbent's absence. Show less Managing the implementation of a risk-based inspection program, materials/corrosion technical support and inspection database administration (RBI Software & PCMS) in order to ensure timeous maintenance and ongoing equipment integrity to facilitate the continuous operation of the Refinery; Ensuring inspection interventions are based upon risk assessment taking both economic and HSE implications into account;Conducting Risk assessment/reviews to meet the turnaround or shutdown schedule;Planning inspection scheduled, and report on progress and overdue inspections;Provide specialist engineering leadership & subject matter expertise for all plant equipment (vessels, piping, storage tanks, furnaces and boilers, and rotating equipment parts) & refinery process systems;Ensuring enhanced plant equipment integrity, thereby enabling optimal Refinery reliability & availability;Provide feedback to Inspection team on effectiveness of existing program and implement any necessary improvements;Perform remaining life analysis of static equipment and piping;Assist Area Inspectors in performing analysis on equipment remnant life and recommend maintenance and replacement strategy;Select the most suitable NDE in terms of detectability, cost effectiveness and practicality;Interaction with NDT team for any planned work and meeting regularly with NDT Technologist for feedback sessions during turnaround/shutdown work as well as day to day activities; Interface with Turnaround and Planning team in recommending optimum turnaround interval for static equipment;Ensure optimal materials selection;Plan for and coordinate Internal and external RBI audits; Performing daily inspection activities and safety;Implementing and executing inspection policies, procedures and work instructions. 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  • Acting Group Insurance Manager

    Sept 2017 - now

  • Energy Insurance Specialist

    Sept 2012 - Sept 2017

  • RBI Engineer

    Oct 2008 - Aug 2012