dustine botha

I am a Senior Coatings, Painting, and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) specialist with more than 18 years of experience across industrial, commercial, and interior fit‑out projects. I hold AMPP Senior Coating Inspector (Level 3), Fireproofing Specialty, and PCS certifications, bringing strong technical capability in surface preparation, coating systems, decorative finishes, PFP verification, and QA/QC documentation.

I have supervised multicultural painting teams, managed daily work sequences, maintained finishing standards, and ensured compliance with specifications, method statements, and HSE requirements. My background includes coating inspections, failure analysis, shutdown/maintenance work, API tank projects, and asset integrity services.

I am based in New Zealand and open to relocating to the UAE with 4 weeks' notice. I am committed, hands‑on, detail‑driven, and confident in my ability to support high‑quality results in coating, painting, PFP, and QA/QC roles.

Senior Coatings, Painting, and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) specialist with 18+ years of experience in industrial, commercial, oil & gas, and interior fit‑out projects. Skilled in surface preparation, coating systems, decorative finishes, PFP verification, QA/QC inspections, and onsite supervision. 

Experienced in leading multicultural teams, managing daily work sequences, verifying compliance with specifications and method statements, and maintaining high finishing standards. Strong background in coating inspections, failure analysis, shutdowns, asset integrity, and documentation management.

 Certified AMPP Level 3 Senior Coating Inspector, PFP Specialty Inspector, and PCS, with a proven record of delivering safe, high‑quality coating and painting work.

Certified through AMPP and SSPC in coatings, fireproofing, and protective coating fundamentals, including AMPP Senior Coating Inspector (Level 3), Fireproofing Specialty, and Protective Coating Specialist (PCS). 

Additional professional development includes ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor and Implementation training, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Confined Space Entry, and Gas & Atmospheric Testing. 

Completed secondary education at Dr. Johan Jurgens High School, South Africa.