Engineering Manager

• Jun 2022 - Present

Technical Sales Engineer and Waste Heat Recovery

• Jan 2016 - May 2022

Inbound Marketing: getting the company found online- Content creation including updates for the Group of Company’s websites, brochures and presentations. - Creating content for regular newsletters and blogs for Search Engine Optimization and keeping readers informed about developments within the Group of Companies- Building the company’s social media presence on different platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Management of the different accounts with regular customized posts for each platform.- Setting up Google, LinkedIn and Facebook adverts as well as their subsequent monitoring and analysis - Analysis and processing of website statistics monthly- Facilitating and overseeing website translations into French, Portuguese and Chinese.Implementation of a Salesforce CRM system, involved with customization, administration, support, reporting and user trainingTechnical Sales Engineer: Waste Heat Recovery - Worked directly with CEO and Technical Director to implement a new service for Industrial Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation energy efficiency. The technology was based on Steam Cycle Low Pressure Steam Turbine.- Content creation for website, presentations and brochures.- Execution of Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation Technology project feasibility studies in cement plants. - Execution of Energy management scoping studies for industrial and mining companies. Sales and marketing of the company's and / or group company's products and services. - Estimating, tendering and negotiation of contracts. Preparation of all contractual documentation and correspondence. Ordering of materials and services for the contracts. - Project modeling including cash flow projections in different scenarios- Management of project schedule and resources. Visiting the project sites as required or being involved as site manager.

Technical Sales Representative

• Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

DUTIES1. Selling the company’s diverse range of Cement related products.2. Upholding and vitalizing the company’s brand image.3. Developing databases of key customers and visits to key clients countrywide. 4. Maintains work process flows by coordinating information and requirements with related operational departments.5. Developing brand promotional programs and managing brand mix elements.6. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing standards;ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Earned consistent commendations for exemplary duty execution. Regularly singled out by customers for “going above and beyond expectations” and “providing outstanding service.”• Recognized for ability to quickly establish rapport with customers, up-sell products and build a loyal clientele.• Selected and streamlined technical products. Earned consistent commendations for exemplary service delivery.• Conducted complete competitive analysis against all competitors

Management Development Program

• Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

Given a full overview of the business as a whole, spending time in different departments to better understand their roles and synergies. I was particularly exposed to all of the company’s the engineering functions as described in the next points.- Legal compliance; scheduling of scale and measuring instrument Calibrations, Boiler inspections, Pressure Vessel inspections, Lifting equipment Inspections and services. - Preparation of capital expenditure (CAPEX) justifications. Performance management and Cost containment: coming up with cost saving initiatives.Energy management; - Regular energy audits, reports, signage and awareness campaigns.- LED lighting, sub metering, Installation of an MD controller, VSD drive installation, Power factor correction. Maintenance Planning- Time based and machine run and based Preventive Maintenance on all machinery on site to maximize availability. - Management of Maintenance Software (ONKEY); scheduling maintenance, generating Job cards and analyzing reports. - Condition monitoring of electrical equipment, leading to trending and Just in Time spares procurement. - Breakdown maintenance; structured troubleshooting, diagnosis and root cause analysis.- Breakdown analysis formulating recovery plans.Management Systems- Involved in quarterly internal audits as well as external audits of Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety Management (OSHAS 18001) management systems and an annual external audit.- Regular review of the engineering department’s procedures and work instructions in line with management systems OSHAS 18001, ISO14001 and ISO9001.Projects- Execution of projects and assignments leading a team of artisans. Identification and elimination of process bottlenecks within the system. Preparation of monthly engineering reports. Automation and Control - Schneider PLCs, Adroit SCADA trouble shooting and basic programming.

Attachement

• Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

DUTIES1. Studied the lagers packaging process, attending to breakdowns and carrying out root cause analysis. 2. Carried out assigned projects.3. Secured work experience reporting directly to the Packaging Manager. AREAS COVERED: PLC (Siemens S5 and S7), SCADA systems. DOL, Star – Delta, soft starter, Variable frequency drive motor wiring. Vacuum, Warman, Vortex pumps, Gear boxes, bearings and conveyors. Insulation and cable selection, Instrumentation and control.