Engineering And Maintenance Manager

• Aug 2021 - Present

Projects & Mechanical Design Manager

• Feb 2008 - Jul 2021

Reporting directly to the plant engineer, I am responsible for managing projects, mechanical design and manufacturing drawings, providing maintenance support, and identifying process improvement opportunities.Project management:• Leading mechanical design projects, overseeing installation processes• New equipment design using CAD (AutoCAD Inventor), and modifications to existing equipment.• Compiling manufacturing drawings and design specifications utilizing CAD.• Testing the validity of designs in CAD using strength analysis software, FEA.• Compiling design specifications• Submitting requests for quotations to suppliers, evaluating quotes.Management and support:• Performing maintenance and fault-finding using reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), and total productive maintenance (TPM) methodologies• Assisting with the engineering team’s maintenance tasks • Improving engineering and plant performance, ensuring overall equipment effectiveness • Designing, manufacturing, and installing of equipment• Managing the CAPEX budget• Providing support to the process and production department in respect of problems, plant layout, and process improvementsMaintenance:• Providing technical support to engineering in respect of maintenance problems• Proposing improvement recommendations based on sound engineering principles• Conducting building inspections and identifying problem areas that need to be addressed• Managing building upgrades and maintenance requirements• Performing structural analysis of alterations to steel structuresMechanical Engineer, Mechanical design engineer, project engineer, engineering manager, mechanical project engineer, design engineer, maintenance engineer, maintenance manager, autocad inventor, autocad.

Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator

• Feb 2008 - 2010

Responsible for managing the engineering team, workshops, and related areas.• Managed the engineering team in their everyday mechanical maintenance functions• Supervised and managed the daily activities of 11-15 Artisans, comprising fitters, boiler makers, and millwrights • Mentored and coached students• Performed project-related work in the engineering department• Monitored time-keeping of the maintenance team• Maintained functions in the mechanical workshop, including purchases and machine maintenance• Scheduled maintenance of all mechanical and shutdown processes in the factory • Managed new parts manufacturing, designed new parts from time to time, and ensured timelines, budgets and specifications were met• Installed and commissioned new equipment• Monitored repairs and reconditioning of equipment

Project Manager

• Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

Responsible for managing allocated projects, I maintained project schedules, progress reports, and project budgets, reporting directly to the Manager Nuclear Services.• Managed projects within my area of responsibility• Scheduled project activities• Controlled project budgets• Compiled tender specifications• Reviewed quotes received• Interacted with contractors on siteMechanical Engineer, Mechanical design engineer, project engineer, engineering manager, mechanical project engineer, design engineer, maintenance engineer, maintenance manager, autocad inventor, autocad.

Principal Engineer, Drivetrain & Suspension

• Dec 2001 - Jun 2007

Key Responsibilities:o Received part drawings from Japan and evaluated the possibility of producing part locallyo Prepared design specifications for suppliers to quote on parts, manufacturing and testingo Oversaw manufacturing of parts, and whole manufacturing processo Validated part design and manufacturing to specificationo Oversaw testing, destructive and non-destructiveo Oversaw on-vehicle testing of partso Submitted testing reports for brake parts for legal requirements to SABSo Released parts for production, drawings and specificationso Managed engineers with regards to progress of parts releases and scheduling. Reported progress to Section Managero Communicated with Japan regarding specifications and design modificationsKey performance indicators: o Managed part localisation projects to budget and to scheduleo Maintained records and provided reports on project progresso Communicated with suppliers on project status and progresso Oversaw testingo Oversaw manufacturingo Compiled design spec for tendero Parts responsible for: Brakes, Clutches, Suspension, Rear Axle & LubricantsMechanical Engineer, Mechanical design engineer, project engineer, engineering manager, mechanical project engineer, design engineer, maintenance engineer, maintenance manager, autocad inventor, autocad.

Maintenance Engineer

• Dec 1996 - Dec 2001

Key Responsibilities:• Managed maintenance projects, equipment rebuilds and alterations• Managed subordinates, technicians, supervisors and artisans• Prepared manufacturing specifications for equipment manufacturing and tender• Tender evaluation• Supplier evaluation and selection as required during spec tender• Oversaw equipment manufacturing• Oversaw equipment installation and commissioning• General maintenance projects• Design of new equipmentKey performance indicators: • Provided technical support to the engineering team• Oversaw the design, manufacturing, testing, installation and commissioning of equipment• Maintained a supplier base for equipment manufacturing• Design of new equipment• Compiled tender specifications for suppliers• Managed projects to schedule and budget contains• Managed subordinates during projectsMechanical Engineer, Mechanical design engineer, project engineer, engineering manager, mechanical project engineer, design engineer, maintenance engineer, maintenance manager, autocad inventor, autocad.

Bursary Student

• Feb 1991 - Dec 1996