GEORGE KASIM
Lagos
Summary
Experienced API Piping and Pressure Vessel Inspector with a Mechanical Engineering background and extensive experience with API 570 and API 510 inspection standards. Skilled in Advanced Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), UT, MT, PT, ET, corrosion mapping, and rope access supervision (IRATA L3). Proven capability delivering piping and pressure-equipment integrity programs across onshore and offshore assets, producing clear inspection reports, and ensuring compliance with international safety and industry codes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
API 570/510 Inspector & Rope Access Technician
APAVE Ghana Inspections Ltd
Takoradi, Western Region
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Conduct API 570 inspections on process piping and associated systems.
- Execute PAUT data acquisition and corrosion mapping, UT thickness gauging, and visual examinations.
- Prepare detailed inspection/integrity reports aligned with client and international standards.
- Inspect materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, titanium, and copper-nickel alloys.
- Inspected piping and pressure vessels to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of equipment integrity using advanced non-destructive testing techniques.
- Performed detailed evaluations of corrosion and damage to provide accurate condition assessments.
- Executed comprehensive rope access inspections, ensuring safety protocols were consistently followed.
API Piping Inspector
Euroflow Design Limited
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Carried out API 570 piping integrity inspections and NDT (PAUT, UT, ET, MT, PT, VT).
- Performed corrosion assessments, wall-loss analysis and flaw detection.
- Reviewed engineering drawings/isometrics and prepared technical inspection documentation.
Lead Inspector / Rope Access Supervisor (IRATA L3)
Jimcol Resources Nigeria Ltd / Euroflow Design / Applus+ RTD / Prezioso / NLNG / RusselSmith / Skysite Offshore
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Led inspection teams for piping, pressure vessels, tanks, risers and topside structures.
- Performed PAUT, UT (including shear-wave weld inspection), MT, PT, ET and visual testing on pressure equipment and piping.
- Conducted splash-zone WT measurement on jacket legs and TOJ framing; performed fitness-for-service inputs.
- Supervised rope access operations, rescue standby, rigging and installation works.
- Various contracts
Rope Access Supervisor / Lead Inspector (Offshore Projects)
Multiple Clients (I.P.E.S, Applus+ Velosi, Amosco, Prezioso, NLNG, etc.)
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Topside structural inspections, riser and pipeline inspections, UT thickness surveys, photographic and NDT surveys, confined-space rescue standby and rope access rigging support.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology
Skills
- API 570 – Piping Inspection
- API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection
- IRATA Rope Access Level 3
- Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) – ASNT L2
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) – ASNT L2
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) – ASNT L2
- Dye Penetrant Testing (PT) – ASNT L2
- Eddy Current Testing (ET) – ASNT L2
- Visual Testing (VT) – ASNT L2
- Corrosion Monitoring & Mapping
- Pressure Equipment Integrity & WT Measurement
- NDT (Advanced & Conventional)
- Code Compliance (API, ASME)
- QA/QC & Inspection Reporting
- Blueprint & Isometric Interpretation
- Risk Assessment & Fitness-for-Service Inputs
- Team Leadership & Rope Access Supervision
Certification
- HUET
- OPITO IMIST
- BOSIET
- Confined Space Entry
- Radiation Safety (Industrial Radiography)
- ExxonMobil Permit to Work
- Shell & Total Safety Orientation
- Certified Fire Watch
- API 570 – Piping Inspection
- API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspection
- ASNT Level II – PAUT, UT, MT, PT, VT, ET
- IRATA Level 3 – Rope Access Supervisor
- HUET, OPITO IMIST, BOSIET, Confined Space Entry, Radiation Safety, ExxonMobil PTW, Shell & Total Safety Orientation, Certified Fire Watch
REFERENCES
Available upon request
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Reading, Singing, Internet Research
TECHNICAL TOOLS & STANDARDS
- UT gauges, PAUT equipment, borescopes, leak detectors
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Reporting to API / ASME / NACE practices
Timeline
API 570/510 Inspector & Rope Access Technician
APAVE Ghana Inspections Ltd
11.2024 - 12.2025
API Piping Inspector
Euroflow Design Limited
01.2023 - 11.2024
Lead Inspector / Rope Access Supervisor (IRATA L3)
Jimcol Resources Nigeria Ltd / Euroflow Design / Applus+ RTD / Prezioso / NLNG / RusselSmith / Skysite Offshore
01.2015 - 01.2021
Rope Access Supervisor / Lead Inspector (Offshore Projects)
Multiple Clients (I.P.E.S, Applus+ Velosi, Amosco, Prezioso, NLNG, etc.)
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology