I’m Brigham Stephen Dalais, a QA/QC Mechanical & Welding Inspector with extensive experience across mining, power generation, fabrication, piping, boiler construction, and gas turbine projects. I focus on ensuring weld quality and mechanical integrity through thorough inspections, documentation, and coordination of quality requirements on large industrial sites. I’ve worked on projects in South Africa and Mozambique, including witnessing welder qualifications with third-party inspectors, performing visual inspections (including stainless and carbon steel components), coordinating PMI/heat identification, and supporting fabrication of HRSG boilers and gas turbine-related work. I’m comfortable collaborating with engineering and production teams to resolve complex quality issues, maintain traceability and data packs, and ensure compliance with international quality standards.

Brigham Stephen Dalais

I’m Brigham Stephen Dalais, a QA/QC Mechanical & Welding Inspector with extensive experience across mining, power generation, fabrication, piping, boiler construction, and gas turbine projects. I focus on ensuring weld quality and mechanical integrity through thorough inspections, documentation, and coordination of quality requirements on large industrial sites. I’ve worked on projects in South Africa and Mozambique, including witnessing welder qualifications with third-party inspectors, performing visual inspections (including stainless and carbon steel components), coordinating PMI/heat identification, and supporting fabrication of HRSG boilers and gas turbine-related work. I’m comfortable collaborating with engineering and production teams to resolve complex quality issues, maintain traceability and data packs, and ensure compliance with international quality standards.

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I’m Brigham Stephen Dalais, a QA/QC Mechanical & Welding Inspector with extensive experience across mining, power generation, fabrication, piping, boiler construction, and gas turbine projects. I focus on ensuring weld quality and mechanical integrity through thorough inspections, documentation, and coordination of quality requirements on large industrial sites.

I’ve worked on projects in South Africa and Mozambique, including witnessing welder qualifications with third-party inspectors, performing visual inspections (including stainless and carbon steel components), coordinating PMI/heat identification, and supporting fabrication of HRSG boilers and gas turbine-related work. I’m comfortable collaborating with engineering and production teams to resolve complex quality issues, maintain traceability and data packs, and ensure compliance with international quality standards.

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Work Experience

QA -QC Inspector at GMSL Onshore Northern Cape Black Mountain Mine
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Operated, calibrated, and maintained testing equipment. Conducted visual inspection and performed detailed measurements using handheld tools to verify products, components, and materials against defect and tolerance requirements. Coordinated and monitored NDT requirements, supported continuous improvement by recommending quality control procedure enhancements, and maintained strong knowledge of applicable industry regulations and standards to ensure inspections followed contractual and standard requirements.
Welder (Ducting AC Systems) at MMYPEM
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Welded ducting for AC systems, supporting installation and fabrication requirements for ventilation and ductwork assemblies.
QA -QC Inspector at MMYPEM Mozambique
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Witnessed welder qualifications with third-party inspection, carried out visual inspection on stainless steel (S/S) and carbon steel (c/s) materials, and completed PMI/HT identification for ISO metrics. Supported full fabrication of HRSG boilers and fabrication activities related to a gas turbine for Siemens Energy. Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve complex quality issues and ensured the final product met or exceeded customer expectations through effective quality surveillance and documentation alignment.
Welding of Boiler Shell (Coded Welder) at MMYPEM Northern Cape - Redstone
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Performed coded welding of boiler shell components and supported fabrication activities within the required welding quality and compliance framework.
Coded Welder at B.D. Thomas Port Shepstone
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Completed coded welding tasks including boiler and structural fabrication work according to welding and inspection expectations for the assigned scopes.
Tank Welder at Melron Group Richards Bay
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Performed tank welding activities as a coded tank welder, supporting industrial fabrication requirements for tanks and related assemblies.
Welding Technician at Kuga Engineering Johannesburg
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Worked with GTAW and MIG processes for fabrication and installation work. Manufactured nozzle assemblies, supported installation of booster pump systems, fabricated silenced bypass components, and welded dairy tubing piping.
Welder at Classic Engineering Port Shepstone
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Used SMAW welding for mine-related refurbishment tasks, including welding and refurbishment of crusher components and welding of support structures for operational reliability.
Welder at Antony's Welding Port Shepstone
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Applied SMAW and GTAW (TIG) welding processes for mild steel piping welding and repairs, including flanges and heavy equipment components such as excavator buckets. Produced refurbishment welds aligned with shop/site requirements.
Site Welder at SF Welding Port Shepstone
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Worked as a site welder using SMAW, MIG, and flux-core processes. Welded tanks, repaired cracks on kiln shells, and supported manufacturing of liner plates. Focused on producing welds suitable for industrial fabrication and maintenance requirements.
QA -QC Clerk at WBHO Pipelines Johannesburg
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Performed visual inspection of welded joints including dimensional checks. Monitored NDT requirements, covering method, welder qualification aspects, and execution verification. Identified required repairs based on visual and NDT assessment outcomes. Compiled data packs, marked up isometric drawings, completed weld histories, and prepared documentation for third-party final inspection.

Education

Matric at Port Shepstone Secondary School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Welding diploma at Frost Training Center
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Welding diploma
January 1, 2014 - September 9, 2026
Matric
January 1, 2008 - September 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Agriculture & Mining, Real Estate & Construction

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