Experience

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  Afrotec Engineering (Pty) Ltd.

  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

  • Senior Project Engineer

    • Nov 2021 - Apr 2023
    • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

    Professional engineering and design services.We use state of the art engineering design software to provide innovative solutions and save our clients time and moneyFeasibility studiesConceptual design, basic and detailed engineeringProcess plant designProject managementTurn-key project servicesQuality assurance and quality controlStatutory and legal requirements incorporated into our designContractual negotiations and tender adjudicationsSupplier audits and vetting processes

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  Ambassador Foods

  • Witrivier, Mpumalanga, South Africa

  • Maintenance Engineer

    • Dec 2020 - Oct 2021
    • Witrivier, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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  AMP-CNC-Academy

  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

  • Sales Executive and Value Added Engineer

    • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
    • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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  Self-Employed

  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
    • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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  Golden Macadamias

  • Nelspruit Area, South Africa

  • Engineering Executive

    • Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
    • Nelspruit Area, South Africa

    • Main Engineering lead for managing the Expansion Project to the value of R550 million.• Competent person and 16(2) appointees for factory• Establish the overall objectives and initiatives of an engineering department, aligned with company objectives and strategies.• Oversee and ultimately responsible for the entire Maintenance Department.• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans and execute accordingly.• Develop and implement engineering systems to record and report information.• Develop ideas for new production equipment or production equipment enhancements and oversee the creation and improvement of production equipment researched by the engineering department.• Oversee the research and development of new production methods and procedures.• Provide engineering expertise to other departments, where needed.• Generally responsible for all CAPEX project work. Managing projects from inception to completion according to budget, quality and time.• Establish administrative policies, procedures, and standards for department, aligned with company standards.• Preparing budgets, reviewing quotes and contracts.• Manage all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; and complete safety training and certifications.

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  Self Employed

  • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

  • Mechanical Engineer

    • Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
    • Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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  York Timbers

  • Sabie

  • Senior Project Engineer

    • Oct 2014 - Jul 2016
    • Sabie

    • Project management Prepare CAPEX applications. Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Contractor management. Chairperson for all stakeholder meetings. Ensure project is implemented without safety or environmental incidents or accidents. Minimize production interruptions. Ensure project meets stakeholder's requirements and reaches the desired outcome. Manage project within time, budget and quality standards.• Feasibility studies Perform project requirements analyses. Develop project specifications. Perform cost benefit analysis. Develop project proposals. Present project proposals at steering committee meeting.• Project risk management Identify safety, health, environmental and fire hazards. Develop risk reduction opportunities. Implement solutions. Analyse results of implemented changes.• Ad-hoc Technical assistance to mechanical/electrical engineers and foremen to solve challenges. Promotes electrical and mechanical standards at mill. Provide creative problem solving.

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  Sonae Novobord

  • White river

  • Project Engineer

    • Sep 2009 - Sep 2014
    • White river

    • Project Engineer for in-house maintenance projects as well as full-turnkey projects.Magnitude of projects:(a) R23m: Multi cyclones to minimize flue gas emissions on boiler plant (b) R7m: Dynasteam to enhance production throughput on MDF plant (c) R4.8m: Replacement of MDF bunker cycloneVarious other smaller projects. • Optimize manufacturing process.• Manage capital projects within budget.• Assist Engineering Manager to maintain company assets.• Manage projects within the Health & Safety, Environmental and Risk standards.• Responsible for coordination of all aspects of allocated projects in order to ensure completion of the project deliverables that is on time, within budget and complies with the scope.• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates all work pertaining to the project.• Ensures effective communication and coordination between all disciplines that are involved in the project.• Monitors all work for compliance with design, applicable codes and legislation, acceptable engineering standards.

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  Bird machines

  • White river

  • Senior Design Engineer

    • Feb 2009 - May 2009
    • White river

    • Senior design engineer and project manager• Designing equipment for the mining industry• Engineering calculations• Stress analysis on certain components

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  Eskom Duvha Power Station

  • Witbank Area, South Africa

  • System Engineer

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
    • Witbank Area, South Africa

    • Custodian of certain plant and processes• Plant monitoring and modifications• Maintenance management• Project management and implementation • Quality control• Engineering innovation• Operating knowledge

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  HG Molenaar

  • Paarl

  • Student Assistant Engineer

    • Dec 2005 - Dec 2006
    • Paarl

    • Boiler making • Fitting and turning • Designing steel projects• Project management• Draughting • Designing skills • Communication skills