Dustine Botha

Delivered asset integrity solutions for critical infrastructure through strategic consulting and business development.

• Conducted expert consulting on coatings and corrosion management, including site inspections and pipeline assessments.
• Authored technical specifications and scopes of work to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Developed maintenance strategies to optimize budgets, extend asset life, and prevent failures.
• Managed contractors as client's on-site representative to ensure proper execution of systems.
• Executed root cause failure investigations and provided certified third-party inspections for applications.
• Built client base through market analysis, direct outreach, and technical consultation.
• Coordinated project timelines and resources for multiple projects to maintain budget adherence.

Directed full-lifecycle project delivery for complex protective coating lining and passive fire protection projects.

• Managed high-value coating and PFP projects, ensuring adherence to specifications and industry standards.
• Conducted root cause analysis on coating failures, delivering reports for expert witness services.
• Developed tailored solutions for client-specific challenges and provided strategic asset integrity guidance.
• Authored comprehensive reports, presenting findings to executive leadership for informed decision-making.
• Mentored junior consultants on project management protocols and technical best practices.
• Supported business development by offering technical expertise in proposals and client presentations.
• Monitored project progress, prepared status updates, and managed risks to ensure timely, budget-compliant completion.

Established and led quality assurance department, developing ISO 9001:2015 management system. .

• Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols for coating and passive fire protection projects.
• Conducted internal audits to assess QMS effectiveness and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Authored and maintained method statements and quality documentation for complex projects.
• Mentored QA/QC team, delivering training on quality control processes and continuous improvement.
• Performed root cause analysis on non-conformities, executing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluated supplier products for specification conformance, monitoring performance against contracts.
• Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues efficiently.

Directed on-site quality assurance for oil & gas projects, ensuring compliance with international standards and client specifications.

• Authored project-specific ITPS method statements and quality procedures for blasting and coating activities.
• Conducted regular audits to maintain adherence to ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Developed quality assurance policies to ensure operational compliance and safety standards.
• Implemented corrective actions to address non-conformances and enhance product quality.
• Prepared comprehensive inspection reports, risk assessments, and QA documentation for management review.
• Delivered training sessions on quality control procedures, improving team performance and product excellence.
• Led continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce defect rates.

• Authored technical application specifications and quality control plans while establishing and managing the project's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Led all on-site quality assurance activities and executed all hold-point inspections.
• Executed all hold-point inspections to maintain quality standards on-site.
• Led on-site quality assurance activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols.