QA/QC Professional Profile - Djelfa
QA/QC Professional Profile - Djelfa
Bencharef Hocine’s professional experience, including roles as a QA/QC manager, inspector, and project coordinator, contributed to his proficiency in welding and NDT inspections. His extensive experience across different projects and companies from 1994 to 2023 has provided him with thorough expertise in assessing and managing welding and NDT processes. His roles have involved coordinating NDT systems, conducting welding inspections, and preparing welding procedures, enhancing his skills and understanding of QA/QC operations .
Bencharef Hocine ensures the quality of site installations by making sure they are consistent with the company’s policy requirements, national and international standards, and the customers' specifications. He implements the QA/QC management system at site, coordinates quality inspections with subcontractors and vendors, and verifies that site activities comply with applicable codes and standards .
Bencharef Hocine’s role contributes to adherence to quality standards by ensuring that site installation quality aligns with company policies, and by coordinating with subcontractors and vendors to guarantee compliance with national and international standards. He verifies quality-related activities against applicable codes, ensures accurate documentation for as-built handover, and participates in internal and external audits to maintain standards consistency .
Bencharef Hocine's inspection responsibilities regarding welding and pipeline construction include reviewing and controlling post-weld heat treatments, witnessing welder qualification and procedures testing, advising subcontractors on welding and testing, and inspecting welds for defects. He also monitors compliance with testing standards, manages inspection reports, and coordinates third-party inspections for NDT compliance .
Bencharef Hocine has gained significant professional experiences from working as Manager of Construction at CTCO Groupement DODSAL SONATRACH, and as a QA/QC Coordinator and Manager in various projects. His extensive experience spans pipeline projects, QA/QC management and coordination roles, and involves handling responsibilities such as implementing quality systems, coordinating inspections, and managing construction activities, underscoring his capability in managing construction projects .
Bencharef Hocine holds multiple certifications and training relevant to his QA/QC roles, including NDT Level II in various techniques such as RT, UT, PT, MT, and VT, APG/APVL inspector certification, Project Management and QHSE Manager certificates. Additionally, he has undergone specific training at institutions such as GTP Arzew and the KIT International for PAUT Inspector Level II certification .
Bencharef Hocine’s ability to communicate in French, English, and Arabic enhances his performance in QA roles by facilitating effective communication with international and local stakeholders, improving coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and team members, and ensuring that language barriers do not impede the understanding of technical documents or quality standards .
Bencharef Hocine's roles across various organizations include QA/QC Senior Manager, QA/QC Coordinator, Construction Manager, and NDT Inspector. These roles span responsibilities such as supervising quality assurance operations, coordinating site inspections, managing project-specific implementations, and developing QC documentation. His work experience across companies like SGS Qualitest Algeria, MCE Company, and others, showcases his versatility in adapting to different project requirements and organizational settings .
Key elements of the QA/QC management system implemented by Bencharef Hocine include coordination and verification of quality inspections, adherence to national and international standards, implementation of the Inspection Test Plan (ITP), control of nonconformance reports, ensuring compliance of site activities with codes and specifications, and completing quality control documentation for hand-over. His role also involves coordinating internal and external audits and training QC inspectors on site .
Coordinating non-destructive testing involves coordinating all NDT on site, ensuring test plans are approved and implemented, verifying NDT compliance, coordinating with third-party inspection companies, reviewing customer specifications, and monitoring the implementation of post-weld heat treatments. It also involves ensuring the technical documents related to QA/QC are up-to-date and managing remedial actions for nonconformities .