Highlights:? ECSA Registration as Professional Mechanical Engineering Technician. (201630184) ? Leading project manager on upgrade for fertilizer plant, mechanical & structural design, cost estimate, procurement and delivery of new designed equipment. ? Responsible for the complete design of a press to remove element packs from air heaters and reduces removal time by 40% within the gas handling area for Eskom. ? Implemented new QMS system within the company complete with quality and process manuals. (ISO 9000:2008) ? Was responsible for a complete new design and manufacturing of an Animal pump that was implemented in Zimbabwe. ? Part of design team for electrical / mechanical car project. ? Lead mechanical designer of full R&D projects which included: o New Mining Drill Rig o New Concept Generating Unit o New Weight Reducing Unit o New Cooling system on Solar panels. o New Carbon Activator Pressure Vessel. ? Completion of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (2017)

Skills:Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Building Services, BIM, Plant Design

Membership:? ECSA Registration as Professional Mechanical Engineering Technician. (201630184)

Certification:? ECSA Registration as Professional Mechanical Engineering Technician. (201630184)

Design Office Manager 06/2016 - current
Hi Calibre Engineering, Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Design of building services (HVAC) in pharmaceutical & food industry, process plant design and equipment layouts, pipe routing and structural design. Design Mechanical Engineer for HVAC and Dust Extract Systems
Project production experience Complete design of mechanical components and requirements, compile all design and progress report as per requirement per project. Ensure that good engineering practice is applied throughout the entire period of the project. Managing contractor’s onsite. Commissioning of HVAC and chilled water plants. Project close out experience Completion of As-Build drawings for final handover to client, compiling handover documentation.--
Mechanical Designer 04/2015 - 02/2016
ADP Projects, Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa
Industry: Mining
Design of plant Equipment layouts, pipe routing and structural design. Package Mechanical Engineer for HVAC and Dust Extract Systems
Project production experience Complete design of mechanical components and requirements, compile all design and progress report as per requirement per project. Ensure that good engineering practice is applied throughout the entire period of the project. Project close out experience Completion of As-Build drawings for final handover to client, compiling handover documentation.--
Design Office Manager 02/2012 - 12/2013
Howden Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Manufacturing
Responsible for design concept before design proposals. Concept drawings, drawings approval and manufacturing drawings. Manage a team of designer draughtsman, time management and work load per draughtsman.
Project start up experience Concept design. Estimating timeline, workload and possible pitfalls. Distribute workload between team and manage the team according to workload. Project production experience Attending client meetings. Negotiating out of scope work on milestone events where necessary. Managing review team on drawings and design as per requirement. Project close out experience Negotiation of closeout timelines. Assist in defining final manufacturing drawings. Mentoring of design team members in delivery processes, quality and time management.--
Director, Lead Project Manager, Design Engineer 05/2012 - 03/2015
Shalosh Engineering, Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Research & Development
Leading the strategic client relationship for key engineering issues and project management. Mentoring new team members in project management, engineering & draughting duties. Participating to improve various processes which impact multiple functions within the company. Interact with all levels of stakeholders and clients to achieve the desired growth of the company. Oversee preparation for engineering proposals, feasibility studies and bankable studies to client specifications.
Project start up experience. Oversee all implementation of all engineering projects, proposal, conceptual design, details design, procurement, manufacturing & erecting, commissioning and handover to client, including compilation of deadlines, resource management and client communications on multiple projects. Concept drawings. Project production experience Complete design of mechanical components and requirements, compile all design and progress report as per requirement per project. Ensure all quality agreements and processes are met and executed as per required specification. Ensure that good engineering practice is applied throughout the entire period of the project. Manage manufacturing & construction phases. Project close out experience Commissioning of conveyors, mills, structural steel, pumping systems, manufacturing, pressure vessels and hoppers. Completion of As-Build drawings for final handover to client, compiling handover documentation.--
Senior Design Draughtsman 07/2011 - 12/2011
Time Mining, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Mining
Responsible for design concept, engineering drawings.
Project start up experience Concept design Project production experience Attending client meetings. Negotiating out of scope work on milestone events where necessary. Project close out experience Negotiation of closeout timelines. Assist in defining final manufacturing drawings. Mentoring of design team members in delivery processes, quality and time management.--
Senior Draughtsman / Junior Engineer 07/2008 - 06/2011
PGBI Engineers, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Construction
Responsible for design concept, engineering drawings. Manage a team of design draughtsman. Onsite measurements and draughting experience. Technical report writing, engineering report, progress report & design report. Pressure Vessel Design & Draughting. Implemented QMS system in the company - ISO 9001:2008
Project start up experience Concept drawings to client. Compiling proposal for feasible studies & bankable studies. Ensuring client specification are met. Project production experience Engineering drawings are up to quality and specification required. Management of effective team to execute design office duties on time and deadlines are met. Attending client and team meetings. Managing review of live drawings, documents. Project close out experience Closing project on time as specified by client time constrains. Issue As-Build drawings for close-out purposes. Commissioning of equipment installed. Finalize technical documentation.--
Mechanical Engineer 11/2006 - 06/2008
Sebokwa Engineering, Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Construction
Project Management of all key-turn projects. Design of mechanical equipment for building services. Design of fire & safety for building services. Draughting of final engineering drawings for construction purposes. Writing and compiling tender, technical & engineering reports.
Project start-up experience Start-up Meeting with client to determine concept specification and client need. Execute parameters of project to client & standard specification. Compile tender documentation for project as per requirement. Compile engineering drawings for tender & construction purposes. Design all relevant mechanical equipment for building services purposes. Project production experience Manage contractors on site. Manage financial aspect of the project, procurement and delivery on site to meet deadline set out in original contract. Update drawings during installation phase. Project close out experience Close-out meetings with client & handover of final installed equipment. Commissioning of equipment. As-Build drawings.--
Mechanical Engineer 12/2005 - 10/2006
Ingcali Consulting Engineers, Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa
Industry: Construction
Project Management of all key-turn projects. Design of mechanical equipment for building services. Design of fire & safety for building services. Draughting of final engineering drawings for construction purposes. Writing and compiling tender, technical & engineering reports.
Project start-up experience Start-up Meeting with client to determine concept specification and client need. Execute parameters of project to client & standard specification. Compile tender documentation for project as per requirement. Compile engineering drawings for tender & construction purposes. Design all relevant mechanical equipment for building services purposes. Project production experience Manage contractors on site. Manage financial aspect of the project, procurement and delivery on site to meet deadline set out in original contract. Update drawings during installation phase. Project close out experience Close-out meetings with client & handover of final installed equipment. Commissioning of equipment. As-Build drawings.--

Unisa 01/2013 - 10/2017
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Mechanical Engineering
ECSA Registration as Professional Mechanical Engineering Technician. (201630184) Leading project manager on upgrade for fertilizer plant, mechanical & structural design, cost estimate, procurement and delivery of new designed equipment. Completion of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (2017)

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