Project Manager of brownfields project work on the Woodside NRA/Pluto and Goodwyn gas platforms. Responsibilities include engineering design, onshore fabrication and procurement, offshore implementation, and project close out activities. Project services responsibilities include cost control and planning, with estimator input preparing project estimates and proposals to the client, and risk management.

Senior Project Engineer for the Jack Hills Expansion Project looking after Project Execution, Early Works planning and Project Management support to the infrastructure group. Caretaker Infrastructure Area Manager for two months.Area Manager for a Security Upgrade Project at Rio Tinto.

Study Manager for a Definitive Feasibility Study for a magnetite beneficiation project (project value AUD 25M). Designated Project Manager for the execution phase of the project.Study Manager for various projects in the scoping and pre-feasibility phases.Writing various project management procedures for the Quality Management System.Senior Project Engineer assisting the Senior Project Manager with finalising various Bankable Feasibility Reports for publication and… Show more Study Manager for a Definitive Feasibility Study for a magnetite beneficiation project (project value AUD 25M). Designated Project Manager for the execution phase of the project.Study Manager for various projects in the scoping and pre-feasibility phases.Writing various project management procedures for the Quality Management System.Senior Project Engineer assisting the Senior Project Manager with finalising various Bankable Feasibility Reports for publication and distribution to clients.Senior Project Engineer for various due diligence and independent engineers' reports. Show less

BMR PHASE II EXPANSION PROJECTProject Manager for the BMR Phase II Expansion Project. The scope included an upgrade to the nickel circuit including a new leach autoclave and associated tankage.The major portion of the scope was a new High Security Area (HSA). The new HSA was an entire new building filled with process equipment, workshops, satellite laboratory, offices, high security vault area, utilities gantries, new sub station, transformer bays, process scrubbers, building… Show more BMR PHASE II EXPANSION PROJECTProject Manager for the BMR Phase II Expansion Project. The scope included an upgrade to the nickel circuit including a new leach autoclave and associated tankage.The major portion of the scope was a new High Security Area (HSA). The new HSA was an entire new building filled with process equipment, workshops, satellite laboratory, offices, high security vault area, utilities gantries, new sub station, transformer bays, process scrubbers, building ventilation and a X-ray for scanning everything leaving through the double door air lock. The change house comes integral with a low dose X-ray scanner for the personnel. The approved budget for this project was R598 million.Responsibility for the process design remained with the Owners Team.Overall project accountability remained with me. I reported into a Project Steering Committee consisting of the project sponsors (Impala and the EPCM contractor), and the Impala Operations Executive.Monthly reporting on the project status to the Impala Steering Committee consisting of the Impala Operations Executive, Senior Refineries Managers and the Impala Group Executive responsible for projects.Communication with and between all project stakeholders, including government, senior management, the client and the EPCM Contractor.Final approval of all project procedures, specifications, procurement documentation and orders, and all documentation impacting on the project Key Performance Indicators of cost, schedule and scope. Show less

Program Manager accountable for all capital projects within the Base Metals Refinery (BMR). These projects varied in cost from R1 million for process control upgrade to R20 million for a new leach clave installation to R50 million for copper winning upgrade projects. The Project Managers reported directly to me. Total value of all capital projects (excluding expansion projects) amounted to R250 million per annum. Accountability included monthly reporting on progress to an independent… Show more Program Manager accountable for all capital projects within the Base Metals Refinery (BMR). These projects varied in cost from R1 million for process control upgrade to R20 million for a new leach clave installation to R50 million for copper winning upgrade projects. The Project Managers reported directly to me. Total value of all capital projects (excluding expansion projects) amounted to R250 million per annum. Accountability included monthly reporting on progress to an independent Steercom, managing and implementing project procedures and systems, cost, schedule and scope control for the projects and taking control of the project capital plan for the year.Project Manager that led the Owner's Team working with an EPCM contractor on a feasibility study to derive a Cost Budget Estimate (CBE) to 10% accuracy for the installation of a new HSA and associated equipment within the BMR. The owner's team was based full time at the EPCM premises. The CBE was R28 million and the project around R600 million.Responsible for the capital application process which included a presentation to a Project Advisory Committee consisting of a previous CEO and senior management, a presentation to the current Director in charge of capital projects and finally to the Board of Directors.PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR - AMBATOVY PROJECTProject Co-ordinator working with the Project Manager to manage a R53 million Bankable Feasibility Study for a proposed new BMR with the capacity to treat 60,000 tonnes per annum of nickel. The projected value of the new refinery was R1.8 billion at the time.Responsible for the controls function of the project for the Owner's Team: planning, cost control, communication between the Impala, Dynatec and Hatch design teams and team building. Show less

Project Manager of a capital project implementing a zero effluent policy for the Impala Refinery. Responsible for developing the zero effluent strategy for the Precious Metals Refinery (water re-use and treatment), the detailed design of the resultant flow sheet and plant (PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets etc.), and the turnkey management of the crystalliser supplier. The plant design (excluding the crystalliser) included an effluent pH adjustment plant with filtration equipment, bulk… Show more Project Manager of a capital project implementing a zero effluent policy for the Impala Refinery. Responsible for developing the zero effluent strategy for the Precious Metals Refinery (water re-use and treatment), the detailed design of the resultant flow sheet and plant (PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets etc.), and the turnkey management of the crystalliser supplier. The plant design (excluding the crystalliser) included an effluent pH adjustment plant with filtration equipment, bulk caustic storage facility, change over of the main PMR steam header and control station from 11BarG to 31BarG, and piping and pump network changes for condensate re-use in the plant. The value of the project was R45 million.Design of a bulk ammonium hydroxide storage tank facility (20 m3).Initiated a project whereby all project procedures currently in use in the Projects Department were converted to the ISO 9001 quality control system.Investigated the possibility of involving a Black Empowerment Partner in a value adding PGM Chemicals Manufacturing Project. Drafted a business plan in conjunction with a prospective JV partner, including company structure, equity model and a financial model including NPV and profitability analysis. Show less

Plant Manager (acting and appointed) in the Utilities Section in the PMR. Responsibilities were:Drafting, implementing, and auditing strict security procedures.Maintaining both ISO 9001 and 14001 procedures in the domain (qualified internal auditor on both).Adherence to strict safety procedures and policies.Utilised a maintenance system to assist in pro-active maintenance planning in the domain. Responsibility for the maintenance function resorts directly with the… Show more Plant Manager (acting and appointed) in the Utilities Section in the PMR. Responsibilities were:Drafting, implementing, and auditing strict security procedures.Maintaining both ISO 9001 and 14001 procedures in the domain (qualified internal auditor on both).Adherence to strict safety procedures and policies.Utilised a maintenance system to assist in pro-active maintenance planning in the domain. Responsibility for the maintenance function resorts directly with the Plant Manager.Managed 65 personnel (including one Chemical Engineer, one Mechanical Engineer, one Process Superintendent, two Process Supervisors and one Mechanical Foreman). A training and development programme was drafted for all the personnel in line with the company's Career Path Development Plan.Management of an annual renewals and operational budget.Daily production planning and scheduling.HR and IR Management (included the role of Presiding Officer in disciplinary enquiries).Drafting and implementing section performance reports.Performing incident and accident investigations.Adherence to code of good conduct for Professional Engineers.Plan, prioritise and manage annual renewals projects based on importance and relevance and restricted by an annual renewals budget. Show less

Production maintenance duties included experimental work, optimisation, alterations, literature studies, and troubleshooting as and when production problems occurred.Process Engineer on the design, commissioning and handover of a solids handling process and on the total overhaul of a smelt dust palletising circuit.Process Engineer on commissioning a turning tube divider sampling plant, and performing statistical analysis on the samples.Process Engineer on a project to… Show more Production maintenance duties included experimental work, optimisation, alterations, literature studies, and troubleshooting as and when production problems occurred.Process Engineer on the design, commissioning and handover of a solids handling process and on the total overhaul of a smelt dust palletising circuit.Process Engineer on commissioning a turning tube divider sampling plant, and performing statistical analysis on the samples.Process Engineer on a project to optimise the grouping of all effluent streams for later treatment. The process involved identifying and conducting bench scale work.Process Engineer as part of a team (following on from abovementioned test work) to design, construct and commission a Barrens Treatment Plant involving 40 m3 titanium tanks, titanium agitators, external carbon block heat exchangers, titanium pumps and filter presses.Process Engineer as part of a two-member team that totally overhauled and optimised a major wet scrubber unit.Other general activities during this period include inter alia: acting as different Domain Supervisors, acting as Domain Manager on various occasions and for extended periods.Conducted various Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP).Adjudicated various tenders.Providing technical training to operational personnel on an ongoing basis. Show less