Experience

National Pride (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Directly responsible for Engineering and machine safety on site, including continuous improvement, projects, contractor supervision and legislative responsibilities. Appointed GMR2 (General Machinery Regulation) ensuring Health & Safety requirements are adhered to. Project manage process reviews, machine upgrades/installations, power reticulation and auxiliary upgrades incl (Compressors/air systems, ventilation systems). Leading 22 people, setting up preventative maintenance, engineering store, procurement systems and increased asset OEE 52% to 69% in 2 years. Supported by aspects of 5S & LEAN processes, analyzing root causes using 5Y processes, resolving the right issues in shortest times. Managing a monthly maintenance budget of R1.1m and CAPEX projects of R5m, assets are maintained and are now able to perform to budget, delivering on sales forecasts. Projects include the following: • Installation of 2 complete diaper machines – R40m • Compressors x 2 including ring mains • Transformer bay and transformer • Conveyor systems • Packaging sections • Introduction of new packaging machines – Femcare asset R1.4m • Introduction of Engineering store and procurement system R5m • Fire sprinkler system – R4m • Finished goods racking – R600k • Continuous improvements based on OEE studies and implementation of new equipment ranging from R250k – R2m Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Technical Manager, Maintenance Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, LEAN, 5S Show less



Thermon South Africa (Pty) Ltd. - incorp. unitemp

• Project Manager

  • May 2014 - Dec 2015

  Manage Projects from quotation, design, procurement, logistics, site establishments and erections, installation, commissioning and final hand over to client. Sites include Kusile & Medupi (Power Generation), Unilever (Chemical) and other power generation plants within South Africa. Dealing with external and internal customer issues ranging from conceptual/Tender meetings, contract reviews (Fidic), budget meetings, hazop studies. * Power station projects - R20 million * Mining Projects - R5 million * Food manufacturing projects - R2 million Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Technical Manager, Maintenance Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, LEAN, 5S Show less



ProProcess

• South Africa
• Oil, Gas, and Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Engineer

  • Oct 2012 - May 2014

  • Part of design team leading first concept designs – BFD, P&ID’s and client specification reviews. • Develop and review General Arrangement drawings based on P&ID’s and existing client drawings. • Compile project estimates for submission to client. • Ensure aspects of safety are incorporated and reviewed by conducting HAZOP studies of design. • Create scopes of work and issue documentation to vendors for pricing. • Adjudication of returned tender documents as well as Purchase order placement. • Conduct Quality Release inspections of fabricated equipment. • Arrange transportation of fabricated equipment both locally and overseas complete with all documentation and certificates. • Compiling of data books and final handover documentation for project close-out. * Containerised flocculant plants R2 million * Chemical dosing projects at refining plants R2 million Show less



Kimberly-Clark

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Feb 2008 - Sep 2012

  Engineering lead for maintenance and process improvement departments with 17 employees Ensure smooth running of maintenance dept ensuring the Business Units obtain max benefit by delivering on machine availability targets. Manage a budget of R860 000/month for 7 FMCG assets using SAP reports to control monthly spend. Ensuring each direct report has a performance contract and plans for continual learning. Liaise with customers ensuring correct focus on continuous improvements, implementing projects/upgrades/maintenance accordingly, conducting investigations into asset capabilities using OEE and shopware tools. Create scope of work documents and equipment tender documentation for replacement eqp. Ensure all statutory requirements are met i.e.: Lifting equipment inspections and load testing, pressure vessel inspections, guarding audits, training and method statements/works instructions. Implementation of critical spares identification and preventative maintenance schedules. Assistance with the implementation of SAP maintenance system within my area of responsibility. Show less



Bateman

• South Africa

• Project Engineer

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  o Provide assistance during budget and tendering process. o Create and implement project timelines. o Design and develop dust extraction systems i.e.: Ducting, Bag filters, fans. o Produce tender documents and fabrication drawings for tender. o Evaluate and award tenders to outside contractors. o Co-ordinate fabrication, quality audits and delivery of equipment by outside contractors o Co-ordinate site installation, testing and commissioning of system on site. o Provide assistance during budget and tendering process. o Create and implement project timelines. o Design and develop dust extraction systems i.e.: Ducting, Bag filters, fans. o Produce tender documents and fabrication drawings for tender. o Evaluate and award tenders to outside contractors. o Co-ordinate fabrication, quality audits and delivery of equipment by outside contractors o Co-ordinate site installation, testing and commissioning of system on site.

• Project Engineer

  • Oct 2004 - Jan 2007

  o Produce tender and scope of work documents. in order to facilitate the correct tender process. o Evaluate and award tenders to outside contractors, all procurement and quality checks. o Redesign of existing machinery and all fabrication drawings for tender and manufacture. o Set up project plans on MS projects. o Co-ordinate and supervise on site teams during installation and modification of machinery during upgrade projects. o Co-ordinate site installation, testing and commissioning of system on site. o Ensure all safety systems are in place (HIRA, written safe works procedures) and are adhered to. Show less

• Drawing office team leader

  • Oct 1998 - Aug 2004

  oProvide engineering design (Structural, civil, piping and plant layout) along with problem solving which assists in maintaining high technical and engineering standards to achieve company objectives. oAssist with the design stages of process (Create PFD’s, P&ID’s and piping layouts from P&ID’s and ensure site runs using civil layouts), form part of hazop team when designing piping and equipment. oEnsure smooth running of Drawing Office, equipment and personnel. oCompile and maintain Drawing Office budget. oAssign Drawing Office resources to various projects within the company. oProvide training and guidance for trainees and new staff members. oCreate, maintain, update and correct drawing archives. Set up drawing library and P&ID symbols according to ISO standards. oComplete as-built drawings and checking of work delivered to workshops. oMinor projects: Create dwgs, write scope of work, contractor selection, awarding of tenders. oSite supervision of contractors, final site inspection and payment of contractor. oBe aware of statutory requirements and O.S.H act requirements. Show less



GEA Group

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Draughtsman

  • Feb 1996 - Feb 1998

  Customers included: SAB Miller (SA & AFRICA), Clover. Tasks include: oCreate PFD’s and P&ID’s for plant design, operation modifications and HAZOP studies. oGeneral arrangements and piping layouts (Pipe supports and Valve manifold design) oSite visits to ensure job built to specification. oCoordinating jobs with site manager/supervisor and create bill of materials. oGeneral layout and detail mechanical equipment and parts drawings. oMonitoring of work in workshop, transportation and sitework. Show less