Martin Zietsman
Head of Project Engineering at EDF Renewables (South Africa)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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International Professional Engineer
Engineering Council of South AfricaFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer
Engineering Council of South AfricaDec, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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EDF Renewables (South Africa)
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South Africa
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Project Engineering
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May 2022 - Present
• Lead the Project Engineering functions of renewable energy projects across sub-Saharan Africa• Participate in project analysis, design, implementation, and commissioning phases• Supporting the engineering, procurement, project management, development and operations teams with engineering analysis, design, modelling, costing, and commissioning• Coordinating work with other managers and staff, assigning resources to Project teams, assigning tasks to engineering teams, and setting long and short-term project goals • Monitor and control department and project technical budget• Hiring, supervising, motivating, and guiding the project engineering team• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, strategy, policies, processes, methods, and procedures Show less
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Senior Project Engineer
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
• Assuming the role of Engineering Manager within the dedicated Project;• Organising and controlling team Engineering resources and, assigning responsibilities;• Contracting and managing external Engineering resources and support, including front end or detailed engineering studies and design work;• Defining project specifications based on bid and/or employers requirements, project permits and technical limits; monitor compliance in all areas;• Ensuring compliance of contractor designs and technical evaluations with employers’ requirements, site specific requirements and industry best practice;• In the development context, ensure the technical optimisation of all project elements, with a focus on reduction in cost of energy and managing technical risk:• In the implementation context, ensuring the design is executed in accordance with the contracts in place, with the project specifications and in compliance with construction good practices, local rules and standards.• Mentor junior team members Show less
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Enel Green Power
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Italy
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineering Manager
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May 2021 - Nov 2021
• Manage the activities, deliverables & performance of the solar project engineers, and their downstream engineering teams, for the Sub-Saharan region• Primary interface with the Head of Solar global for Sub-Saharan region• Member of the employment equity committee • Member of African task force for SolarPower Europe to complete Africa-specific EPC Guidelines• Member SAPVIA technical working group
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Lead Project Engineer
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Jan 2019 - May 2021
• Acting as Solar PE in the South African branch of EGP• Ensure technical requirements defined in the contract are properly incorporated in the engineering deliverables & design• Manage and facilitate communication across the engineering disciplines to ensure project objectives are met• Coordinates internal and external design reviews in terms of project costs• Monitor the execution of the quality assurance program for conformance to project requirements• Site visits on a regular basis to ease the resolution of commercial & technical issues in the field• Confirm product performance/conformance by designing and conducting tests• Member of the employment equity committee Show less
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Enertronica Santerno S.p.A
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Italy
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager & Engineer
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Jun 2017 - Nov 2018
• Acting as PM & PE for EPC contract of 27MW PV plant in Nevada, United States With Offices In Boston• Ensure all project milestones are reached & the plant is operational within COD• Ensure technical requirements defined in the contract are properly incorporated in the engineering deliverables & design• Manage and facilitate communication across the engineering disciplines to ensure project objectives are met• Coordinates internal and external design reviews in terms of project costs• Monitor the execution of the quality assurance program for conformance to project requirements• Site visits on a regular basis to ease the resolution of commercial & technical issues in the field• Support the cost-control and forecasting activities • Confirm product performance/conformance by designing and conducting tests• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems Show less
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Project Engineer
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2017
• Acting as PE for large‐scale PV plant projects (75MW in Kimberly, South Africa)• Completing all engineering tasks as delegated by the PM• Ensure technical requirements defined in the contract are properly incorporated in the engineering deliverables & design• Manage and facilitate communication across the engineering disciplines to ensure project objectives are met• Coordinates internal and external design reviews• Monitor the execution of the quality assurance program for conformance to project requirements• Coordination of internal and external claims and technical issues• Attend site on a regular basis to ease the resolution of field RFI’s• Support the cost-control and forecasting activities in the engineering disciplines• Confirm product performance/conformance by designing and conducting tests• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems• Managing junior engineers’ work, performance & responsibilities for the Cape Town branch of the group Show less
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Infrastructure Solutions (Pty) Ltd
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Project Manager & Engineer
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Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
• Oversee planning, construction, installation & handover of data centres (Mozambique, South Africa, Ghana) • Management of O&M activities for the data centres (Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho) • Layout design for data centres • Oversee planning, construction, installation & handover of data centres (Mozambique, South Africa, Ghana) • Management of O&M activities for the data centres (Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho) • Layout design for data centres
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Naval Africa
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Durban Area, South Africa
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2013
• Lead Engineer • Supervisor/Trainer • Lead Engineer • Supervisor/Trainer
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Education
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2021 - 2021
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
2020 - 2020
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
Postgraduate Diploma, General Management -
2005 - 2009
University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Engineering Honours, Mechatronic Engineering -
2000 - 2004
Crawford College La Lucia
Senior Certificate
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