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Enschede, Nl

Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands

Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands

Gauteng, South Africa

Focusing on project management as a accompanying responsibility to process engineering duties: - Lead internal and external kick-off meetings at the start of projects- Established project objectives and constraints prior to project planning- Identified stakeholders and clarified roles and responsibilities during project initiation- Produced WBS and project schedules using MS Projects- Estimated project cost/budget- Evaluated the impact of project compression in terms of time, cost, scope and quality- Identified and analyzed risks using risk assessment tools- Continuously controlled project progress in terms of cost, time, scope and quality- Developed project control communications (including delay-, project change-, and suspension-notifications, variation order requests)- Managed design teams (drawings, process design, mechanical engineering design)- Developed progress reports for client submission- Quote sourcing & procurement of required equipment to fabricate process plants- Negotiations with suppliers (local, including SMME’s, and international) for acceptable pricing on equipment- Processing of supplier invoicing for payment prior to internal deadlines- Developed proposals for additional equipment & client requirements- Developed O&M manuals (design and review)- Communicated roles and responsibilities effectively with project participant during various stages of the project- Developed recommended and critical spare parts lists with pricing for client submission- Inspection of mild steel structures, witnessing of dye penetrant inspections (DPI) on welds, sign-off and development of QCP’s- Reporting on project financials (expenditure and cash flow).- Reviewed and approved various drawings (i.e. P&ID, GA, civil layout, mechanical fabrication) during design.- Ensured as-built drawings were produced and submitted to client’s post handover- Ensured punch list items were actioned on project close-out

Gauteng, South Africa

Design and commissioning of numerous water and wastewater related plants constructed and installed by WEC Projects for local and international clients.- Commissioning of various potable water-, sewage treatment-, emergency 1-ton chlorine scrubber-, liquid and gaseous chlorine-, liquid polymer- and ammonia dosing plants.- Troubleshooting of processes, instrumentation, mechanical- and electricalequipment (including PLC) during FAT’s, SAT’s and commissioning.- Successfully designed treatment processes within budget.- Executed mass (component- and water-) balance and other design calculations.- Produced, reviewed and approved various drawings (i.e. BFD, PFD, P&ID, GA and civil layout) during process design.- Generated detailed equipment lists (power use-, valve-, instrumentation-, vessel and mechanical equipment-schedules) for project procurement.- Successfully developed control narratives incl. interlock matrices & RAT lists.- Reviewed and approved electrical and control drawings based on final control narratives.- Produced punch lists of plant inspections on manufacturing completion prior to factory / site acceptance tests (FAT & SAT) sign-off and shipment.- Produced red-line drawings (P&ID & GA) on commissioned treatment plants and ensured as-built drawings submitted to clients after handover.- Participated in detailed HAZOP studies.- Compared and analyzed different process equipment and generated reports for decision making.- Conducted laboratory testing prior to complex process designs.- Provided technical support on proposed projects for sales teams and current projects (remote assistance).Highlights: - Participated in the Green Drop Programme (2021) as assistant auditor which included in-person and virtual auditing of municipalities for the compliance of wastewater treatment plants in Southern Africa.

Gauteng

Design and inspection of potable water treatment- and sewage treatment-plants constructed and installed by WEC Projects for local and international clients.- Design of water treatment plants – processes: chemical dosing, clarification, filtration, membrane processes (UF & RO), and final disinfection.- Produced and reviewed various drawings (i.e. BFD, PFD, P&ID, GA and civil layout) during process design.- Reviewed electrical and control drawings based on approved control narratives.- Involved with various FAT’s on electrical control panels built.- Assisted with installation of various potable water-, sewage-treatment and disinfection plants.- Conducted various plant audits for existing and potential clients and generated reports based on findings.- Executed dye tests on industrial wastewater prior to detailed design.- Exposed to proposal and cost analysis for projects at tender stage and for decision making.- Exposed to commissioning of 2245 MLD disinfection plant.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Design and sale of water and wastewater treatment solutions for domestic applicationspromoting Maskam Water products for re-use purposes.- Designed custom rainwater harvesting, black- and grey-water treatment systemsfor re-use application on a domestic and commercial level promoting MaskamWater treatment systems.- Solved client problems, administering client accounts and recording client data.- Focused on strategically selling all Maskam Water products to the private and public sector.- Prepared written proposals – included process description, cost & line drawings of proposed processes.- Prepared quotations and tax invoices on IQ Retail package for clients.- Specified pump (clean water- & sewage-pumps) and UV-C technology according to client requirements.- Built strong relationships with new & existing clients to ensure a loyal customer base in a specialist niche market.- Combined technical knowledge with sales skills to offer sustainable solutions to customers.- Supported marketing by attending trade shows and conferences.- Presented demonstrations on sustainable solutions and related products to various industries at events

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Assisted BTech students with Fluid Flow during semester 1 in 2016.Assisted first-year students with Engineering Physics during semester 2 in 2016.

Port Elizabeth Area, South Africa

Completed a 1-year in-service training program which included phenomenal exposure to senior engineers involved in the management of plant productivity and efficiency.- Trialed new technology – included re-coating rejects, data collection & data analysis on all product ranges.- Trained production teams on new equipment & software.- Assisted engineers during product development and approval (PPAP).- Performed detailed study on overall production plant (BFD, PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, process control).- Participated in Lean Problem Solving (Winning Team 2014).- Generated essential documents for start-up of campaigns

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Chemical Engineering, Postgraduate Student

Activities and Societies: Postgraduate Class Representative for Chemical Engineering (2016 & 2017). Chairperson of Class Representatives.

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical Engineering, Student

Activities and Societies: Assistant Class Representative for the BTech class. Chairperson of Class Representatives for the Chemical.

National Diploma, Chemical Engineering, Student

Completed a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering in 2014 with the following main subjects: Mathematics (MAT101S and MAT202S).

High School, High School Student

Activities and Societies: First Aid Team (Level 3), Matric Committee, Netball, Swimming, Surfing.Completed matric in 2010.