Osborn Engineered Products is a leading name in mining and quarry markets, providing a full range of engineering products, including crushers, feeders and screens and further specialises in skidmounted crushing and screening plants. Osborn is a member of the Astec Industries Inc. group of companies – a leading American manufacturer of plant and equipment for aggregate processing and asphalt road building.Osborn also deals with the full manufacturing process from concept and installation through to commissioning. Osborn has a rock solid reputation as one of South Africa’s foremost materials handling contractors. Osborn is devoted to meeting the needs and demands of its customers. These are our key company values for customer satisfaction.Osborn has experienced impressive growth in the past five years and the company believes customer satisfaction was a primary driver of this growth. We never walk away from a problem with one of our machines. Purchasing the equipment from Osborn is only the start of a long-standing relationship with customers

OverviewFLSmidth Buffalo is a brand of FLSmidth Global which is the market leader in cement and mineral industry. FLSmidth Buffalo is the design centre for all bulk material handing conveyors for the FLSmidth group which include chain feeders, reclaim feeders, feeder breakers, dual feeders, scraper conveyors, conveyor feeders and mineral sizers.The Buffalo brand brings the expertise in the design, development, manufacture, and servicing of feeder breakers. The original Buffalo feeder-breaker was developed and successfully introduced into coal mines in 1975. Since then, constant product development and innovation has ensured that the Buffalo feeder-breaker has become an industry standard.

OverviewNew Concept Mining is involved in the research, development, design, testing and manufacture of mechanical in stope roof support components. New Concept Mining has a team of Mechanical and Mining engineers working on various research and development projects. These projects are focused around innovative mining support solutions. An example of our capability is the Hydrabolt-hydraulic roof bolting system, the Jackpot with internal PRV (pressure relief valve) which provides accurate hydraulic yield, a combination nozzle for correctly inflating both Jackpots and Hydrabolts from the same high pressure Air pump. The RS Hydrabolt for use in stopes where the fall-out thickness to be supported is greater than the stoping width. They are also heavily involved in many unseen product and process improvements e.g. improvement in Air pump longevity and reliability.

OverviewAs engineers are required to run their own projects as project managers, a lot of experience wasgained in all aspects of the engineering project management which include: · Acquisition of the project or client · Project planning and cost estimation · Detailed Quotation · Direct client interaction · Design and analysis · Project start-up and tooling manufacture · Manufacturing · Testing · Overall project management · Report writing · Process Planning and Quality assuranceSome of the projects I have been involved in or managed as well the duties performed:Halley VI New Antarctic Base:This project required a great deal of development and analyses including: · CAD solid model design of entire assembly · Design of hinges, latches and external door thermal breaks. · Integrating of steel with 3D cad models. · Detail manufacturing drawings · Tooling design and manufacture · Extremely large composite sandwich panel manufacturing · Constant client interaction with monthly progress reports and meetings ·Headboard Systems (Joy Mining Machinery)This project required a lot of development and analyses including: · CAD solid model design of headboard system · Detail manufacturing drawings · Tooling design and manufacture · Finishing of pattern and building of moulds · Manufacturing of first prototype · Testing · Underground testing · Test report · Constant client interaction with monthly progress reports and meetings

MMS Technology is involved in the design, analysis, testing and manufacture of mechanical systems and components and mainly specialises in the utilisation of advanced materials such as in fibre glass and carbon fibre, polyurethanes, silicones, speciality resins and chemicals.

Responsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned: - Work within expense limits established. - Maintain inventory controls for cost effective operations. - Schedule and complete the "Preventative Maintenance Program - Coordinate special projects as directed by the Property Manager - Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors - Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled - Monitor and maintain all systems as assigned. - Maintain a professional courteous manner - Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company guidelines. - Ensure compliance of all work related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner - Follow established company policies - Diagnosing maintenance problems. - Coaching new apprentices - Assessing risks

Responsibilities:Acquisition of the project or clientProject planning and cost estimationDirect client interactionExperience in cost estimatingConstruction and Erection

Flow of raw materials and finished components. · Time scales. · Project planning. · Cost estimation on small tenders. · Drafting of 2D and 3D drawings, assemblies and Bill of materials. · 2 Years experience in advanced materials: Carbon Fibre, Fibre Glass, Resins and Gel Coats. · Interaction between engineers for technical support. · Development of moulds. · Building of patterns. · Building of moulds. · Assembly process. · 2 Years experience in wet lay-ups, resin transfer method and pressure infusion processes. · Research into component failure with engineers at university of Pretoria Mechanical Engineering Department · Manufacturing of final assembly (Product)

Basic experimental training on the following projects at MMS Technology (Pty) Ltd. · Mine roof support system. · Rock drill cover. · F.Z. Lightweight Rocket Launcher. · Assembly of the Dual Purpose Gun (DPG) at Denel L.I.W. My duties included the following: · Interaction between engineers and technicians. · Drafting of 2D drawings. · Manufacturing of final products with composite materials, like fibre glass and carbon fibre. · Building of patterns and moulds. · Assembly of the F.Z. Lightweight Rocket Launcher.