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Last Updated: Friday, December 18, 2009

Good day,

I have been exposed to various types of industry and have the technical ability and tenacity to be an asset to any team that I join.

I hope that you find the following information regarding my work history informative and that it shall encourage you to afford me an opportunity to be part of your team.

Engineering Manager
January 2009 – October 2009 Electrical Switchgear Services UK
 Request for quotation tender meetings
 Client requirement analysis and recommendations
 Client relationship development
 Detail design of switchgear, LV Distribution Boards / Power Distribution Units
(PDU’s) / Packaged Substations / Small Power and Lighting Distribution Boards /
PLC BMS Systems / Networked Power Metering Systems / Power Management
Analysis and Optimization (Voltage Optimizers / Power Star / Power Perfector Units)
 Project Management of awarded tenders, from initial orders to final commissioning.
 Project Progress Feedback Meetings with Clients
 Project Cost Tracking
 Staff Management, 2 clerical / 1 Sales Manager/ 1 Production Manager / 14 Panel Builders.
 Company Annual Turnover ±£2,5Mil
Reason for leaving: Company affected by recession and subsequently closed down


Electrical Designer
September 2008 – January 2009 TWP SA
 Responsible for Detail Design of Electrical projects for WESIZWE Mine in South Africa.
 Concept and Detail Design of LV, HV & EHV Networks (Overhead Line Reticulation,
Substation Sizing and Construction, All LV / HV & EHV Switchgear.
 Project Design and Cadding: From Design Concept to Detailing and Project
Execution
 Filing and archiving of design documentation.
 Compilation of required Scopes of Works, Hazardous Area studies and report
Compilation
 Compilation of required Request for Tender Documentation
 Supplier QA/QC Meetings and inspections
 Progress meetings
 Supplier / Manufacturer co-ordination meetings
Reason for leaving: Career advancement


Electrical Designer
June 2007 – September 2008 EHL Consulting Engineers SA
 Responsible for Detail Design of Electrical projects for AMPLAT Mines on the
Western Limb, Rustenburg / Amandelbult and Union Mines in South Africa.
 Compilation of required Scopes of Works, Hazardous Area studies and report
compilation, Safe Operating Procedure studies and document compilation &
compilation of project execution plan.
 Concept and Detail Design of LV, HV & EHV Networks (Overhead Line Reticulation,
Substation Sizing and Construction, All LV / HV & EHV Switchgear, VSD’s,
Softstarters, Instrument Controls, PLC Controls and Comms.
 Conducting tender meetings, analyzing submitted tenders and costing.
 Project Design and Cadding: From Design Concept to Detailing and Project
Execution.
 Filing and archiving of design documentation.
 Project planning and resource scheduling (MS Project)
 Contract Management and Cost Tracking
 Project Supervision.
 Resource Co-ordination
 Project Commissioning
Reason for leaving: Chance to be involved in a major project, opportunity to advance


Contracts Manager / Services Co-ordinator
December 2006 – June 2007 Murray & Roberts Construction SA
 Bulk Earthworks
 Build-ability Studies
 Detail Design and Document Control
 Co-ordinate all construction support services, Electrical / Water / Sewage / Refuse
 Fire protection and Control Systems
 Escalator and Elevator Installation and Controls
 Chiller Plant Installation and Control
 Labor Compound Erection and Infrastructure
 Tower Crane Setting Out and Erection
 Batch Plant Setting Out and Erection, 1 cube per min unit
 Project – Melrose Arch Retail Development ( R 652 Million)
 Labor Co-ordination
 Plant Equipment Co-ordination, including erection of four five ton tower cranes
 Client Liaison
 Installation of all Sub-soil Services
 All QAQC Aspects
 Costing and Budgeting
 Sub-contractor Contracts
 All Safety Control Measures and Appointments
Reason for leaving: Career advancement to a consulting firm


Foreman - Structures
May 2006 – November 2006 4D² SA / Nigeria
 Accommodation unit layout and design
 Detail Design and Document Control
 Client and Supplier Liaison
 QC/QA
 Contract Management
 Materials quantification and procurement
 Co-ordination and logistics of materials
 Civils, foundations and De-watering scenarios
 Erection of Modular (PAGGIN) accommodation units (1100 of)
 Erection of Prefabricated Structures (PREKONS – 5 of)
 Erection of Prefabricated Steel Structures, Warehouses. (PREKONS – 10 of)
 All Walkways, stairwells and covered area erection.
 Project – KBR / Shell Escravos EGTL1 Refinery ($600 Million)
Reason for leaving: Contract completed


Commissioning Engineer
December 2005 – February 2006 ESS Global The State of Qatar
 Mobilisation of 5000 man camp, Office Facilities, Power Station, Potable Water Network
and Sewage Network.
 Power Generation Plant (5 x 1.6mega watt Cummings Generators, transformed to 6.6kVA for Reticulation Network)
 Potable Water Pump Stations (3 x 2100mTanks)
 Fire Water Pump Station and Protection
 Sewage Management of 4 x 48mLift Stations
 Water Waste Treatment Centre
 Two Olympic Size Swimming Pools with Filtration Plant
 Dining Facility Construction, Management and Maintenance
 Industrial Laundry Construction, Management and Maintenance
 Long Service Accommodation Construction, Management and Maintenance
 Compilation of Maintenance Schedules and Preventative Maintenance System.
 Compiled Spares and Parts Lists
 Allen Bradley Micro Logix 1200 Programming – Fire and Gas protection Systems.
 Potable and Fire Water Distribution Network
 DH+ Network Installation
 Wireless Network Installation and Setup.
Reason for leaving: Contract completed


Project Manager - Expat
May 2004 – December 2005 4D² Iraq
Responsible for the Design, Erection, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Handing Over of:
 Long service accommodation units:
1. Assembly of COGIM Flat Pack Billets
2. Determination of suitable lay down areas
3. Ground preparation and levelling
4. Ground marking and service servitudes
5. Block and Billet placement and levelling
6. Billet final fitments (Walls and Partitions)
 All life support services and utilities
 Power generation and fuelling systems
 HVAC’s
 Industrial kitchen construction and systems
 Contract and local labour procurement and management
 Client Liaison (all levels)
 All on-site safety management and controls.
Reason for leaving: Contract completed


Contracts Maintenance Manager - Expat
September 2003 – May 2004 ESS Global Iraq
 Responsible for the Tikrit Operations Project and the Maintenance Team that build /
 install / test / commissioning / maintain / repair:
• Three Perkins 2800 Series Diesel Generators (including synchronising panels and change over boards);
• Industrial Diesel Heaters
• various types of industrial cooking appliances (Hobart Ovens and Boilers /Brak Pans /
• Griddle Frier’s / Combi Ovens / Walk In Fridges ect;
• HVAC’s (8 of); Reefer Containers (14 of);
• Single and Three Phase Wiring; Lighting and small power distribution;
• Plumbing and potable water distribution; Grey and Black water tank installation and removal.
 All spares ordering, costing, inventory and logistics.
 IT network installation, setup, commissioning and troubleshooting;
 Compilation of Audit reports, SOW’s and SOP’s.
 The Dining Facility supplies approximately 7000 meals per day.
 Responsibilities also included the management of the dining facility kitchen with a staff of a hundred and four (which includes kitchen hygiene and safety; food handling and storage; food preparation, presentation and hospitality, logistics, menu preparation, staff HR needs, staff medical advice and services, staff safety and safety measures, staff counseling and mediation, disciplinary actions, enforcing company policies and procedures ect.)
 Expat and Staff accommodation unit Construction / Installation / Maintenance and Repair (All Disciplines).


Reason for leaving: Contract completed
Contract Electrical / Instrumentation Designer – Project Co-ordinator
January 2002 – September 2003 Smart Plan (BHP Billiton) SA
 Responsible for Detail Design of Electrical / Instrumentation projects for eight Project Specialists located at Hillside Aluminium BHP Billiton.
 Compilation of required Scopes of Works. Cadding, Filling and archiving of design documentation.
 Contracts Management
 SAP Proficient as user
 Project Design and Cadding: From Design Concept to Detailing and Project Execution
 HAZOP study and Report Compilation.
 Project management and supervision.
 Project Commissioning and Resource Co-ordination.
 Conducting tender meetings, analyzing submitted tenders and costing.
 Design / Installation / Testing and Commissioning of: MV switchgears, LV MCC, switchgears and Power Panels, Protection Relay Testing, AC and DC UPS's, Lighting Systems, MV Oil-Filled Power transformers, LV Dry Type, Distribution transformers, Induction Motors.
 Fully aware of NEMA, ANSI and IEEE standards.
 Preparation of Electrical System Commissioning Strategy and Plan.
 Preparation of Electrical Commissioning Dossiers.
 Determine manpower requirements.
 Organize and control vendor representative’s site visits.
 Preparation of commissioning spare part list.
 Preparation of test equipment requirements.
 Supervising the site works.
 Monitoring electrical commissioning activities.
 Issue As-commissioned electrical drawings.
Reason for leaving: Overseas opportunity


Senior Artisan / Planner
January 1990 – December 2001 Mondi Kraft SA
 Motor Control Centre Maintenance and Repair
 Motor Control Gear Maintenance and Repair (DOL / Star Delta / Drives / Soft Starters)
 Testing, Repairing and Maintenance of HV / LV Electrical Equipment.
 Responsible for the maintenance of two high-speed paper machines.
 Planning of weekly and annual shutdowns.
 Co-ordination of manpower.
 ABB DC Drive repair, maintenance and fault finding
 Allen Bradley PLC and Drive programming, maintenance, fault finding and repair.
 Siemens PLC programming, maintenance, fault finding and repair.
 MODSOFT PLC programming, maintenance, fault finding and repair.
 ASEA DC Thyristor Drive maintenance, faultfinding and repair.
 Utilization repair and fault finding of control systems such as DCS, Pisys and SCADA.
 Specialized electrical installations such as explosive areas, Oxygen Plant and Chemical plants, SO4 / Caustic / Chlorine / Methanol ECT.
Reason for leaving: Career advancement

1989 – 1999 Richtek College SA
 National Diplomas N1 through to N5 Industrial Electrical / Electronics
 Trade Tested Electrician- 1993. (Red Seal)
 Wireman’s License and Code of practice
 Autocad Draughting Diploma
 Architectural Draughting Diploma
Intermediate Courses
 Microsoft Office (Excel / Word / Outlook / Access / Power Point / Visio / Project)
 Adobe PDF Writer
 Photoshop
 Ami8or
 SAP (BHP Biliton)
 Auma Actuators
 ABB Drives
 Hydraulics
 Pneumatics
 44 ton Overhead Cranes
 Accident and Incident Investigation
 Occupational Health and Safety
 Hazardous Chemicals and Areas
 Management and Supervision
 Lockout / Tag out Procedures
 Network Installation and Setup. LAN / Wireless
 Radio Handling and Etiquette
 Basic Navigation, Chart Reading and Course Plotting
 Automation Concepts and Design
 PLC Programming
 CCS (Construction Computer Software)

 Microsoft Office (Excel / Word / Outlook / Access / Power Point / Visio / Project)
 Adobe PDF Writer
 Photoshop
 Ami8or
 SAP (BHP Biliton)
 Auma Actuators
 Autocad Draughting Diploma

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