PAEMAC is a group of specialised engineering and construction professionals with extensive experience in the delivery of a wide range of civil and marine engineering projects. PAEMAC are construction experts that form the bridge between client, concept, project design, development, and project execution, supporting contractors in undertaking complex projects with a particular focus on controlling and mitigating risk through engineered solutions. Personal experience with large and small-scale marine construction and maintenance projects, piling, fabrication and protective coatings for mines, port authorities, defence, government agencies, city councils, facility managers and yacht clubs.

Key responsibilities include: › Use of structured project management processes to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of project milestones. › Project tendering, quoting and cost estimation, and development of costing models. › Control of project programming, cost control, quality control, purchasing, contract management, subcontractor management as well as the general site day to day activities.› Formation and management of project teams incorporating stakeholders from all impacted areas.› Development and implementation of the Quality Management System to achieve all project quality objectives, recording and tracking outcomes of internal and external audits.› Safety Management System implementation and audits.› Managing offsite fabrication and documentation, site inspections to ensure schedule and quality requirements are achieved.› Preparation of all Quality System documentation, including MDR, pile set-out and as-constructed drawings, pile drive records and testing, etc. › Job cost forecasting, management of variation claims, preparation of progress claims, procurement.

Independent research, consulting and writing of technical articles and technical reports. Achievements:- Publication of technical article documenting the importance of coatings for the corrosion protection of offshore facilities (link: Corrosion Protection)- Publication of technical article documenting the process of converting plastic to diesel using the process of pyrolysis (link: Plastic to Diesel)

Management of a multidisciplinary research team tasked with project-based development of new products, systems and solutions in line with organisational objectives, specialising in the research and development, engineering and manufacturing of specialist and decorative coatings. Responsibilities:- Developed a system to capture and analyse commercial data for identifying redundant raw materials, driving a significant improvement in operational efficiency and increased profit margins. - Designed, fabricated and assembled a novel reactor system, reducing manufacturing time by 75% and enabling continuous manufacture of latex polymers. - Accountable for on-site troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimisation of equipment.- Managed an analytical laboratory to develop test methods, assist with problem resolution for customer complaints and drive the development of environmentally products.- Resolved technical issues in support of manufacturing using innovative conceptual design, manufacturing of prototypes and implementing on-site solutions.- Facilitated biannual internal and external audits of the ISO 9001:2015 compliant Quality Management System as part of an ongoing audit cycle.- Generated engineering specifications, designs and reports, establishing procedures and delivering solutions to meet the project-specific requirements.- Controlled project procurement, installation, commissioning and handover with a deep understanding of project lifecycle processes to effectively deliver on-time and on-budget. - Conducted root cause analyses for product, system or equipment failures, ensuring prompt rectification of operation weaknesses and supporting the flow of accurate information for managerial decision making. - Created and maintained an innovative and safety-conscious culture, promoting cutting-edge research and developing a positive team philosophy in support of team goals and successful project results.

Oversaw the design, implementation and optimisation of industrial processes within manufacturing facilities, focusing on increased efficiency and improved product performance and customer satisfaction.Responsibilities:- Investigated the feasibility and design for a cutting-edge water-based coating manufacturing facility to improve flexibility and efficiency, enhancing the product’s quality and reducing overall operating costs. - Designed, fabricated and commissioned an instrumented and controlled laboratory emulsion polymerisation reactor system, significantly improving scale-up research and reducing large-scale batch failure.- Developed and implemented paint blending technologies for expansion into new African markets, to remain competitive, surpass profit targets and improve the company quality reputation within the industry.- Developed improved and automated high-throughput laboratory workflows and systems, including system reviews, to considerably reduce the time to market for new colour formulations and databases.- Reported project experiment and investigation findings on a weekly basis to Engineering Manager, contributing to on-time delivery of engineering projects.

Key focus areas included process optimisation, reactor design and development of new manufacturing methodologies, for expansion into new markets and improved market positioning. Responsibilities:- Laboratory testing and compiling technical project reports to communicate experimental findings, ensuring an accurate flow of information, and monitoring project progress in line with project objectives.- Benchmarked competitor products to determine performance, identify improvements and potential cost-saving opportunities. - Managed and executed laboratory equipment calibrations, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards, while ensuring equipment availability met project goals for a team of 22 researchers. - Trained staff in laboratory and engineering equipment and procedures to expand the knowledge base of colleagues and meet company policy compliance. - Developed and maintained on-site waste management processes, following safety compliant procedures and engaging with suppliers for appropriate hazardous waste disposal methods.

Finding novel solutions to problems for clients, employing a wide range of skills from rapid prototyping, electronics, and programming, to fabrication and assembly of the final product. Projects:• Design and development of an award-winning facial recognition system for a fridge for an advertising agency, capable of recognising employees and unlocking if office hours are met (https://youtu.be/uKkQYUGsVVo).• Design and development of a mechanical turntable and barcode scanner for point-of-sale competitions for an advertising agency, integrating with a touch screen and camera system.• Design and fabrication of enclosures for insect capture and breeding for Stellenbosch University.• Construction of a furnace of melting and casting of aluminium components based on 3D printed models.• Design and fabrication of a 3-axis CNC router for cutting wood, plastic and aluminium. • Design and construction of a microbrewery to be used for testing and evaluating ingredients, recipes and methods.• Prototyping of a number of autonomous tri- and quad-copters for aerial photography, including jigs and testing equipment for navigation and control systems, motors and structural members. • Design and maintenance of websites (Bodge Engineering, MG Car Club, Engineering Type)

Masters student specialised in bioprocessing (cum laude).Brief summary of research:Aerobic bioconversion of alkanes has significant potential for commercially important products. Depression of the overall volumetric oxygen transfer coefficient (KLa) in alkane-aqueous dispersions, compounded by the absence of oxygen in alkanes, positions KLa as pivotal in ensuring that these bioconversions are kinetically, not transport, limited. KLa behavior was quantified in simulated hydrocarbon-based bioprocesses comprising alkane-aqueous dispersions (2-20% v/v) with suspended yeasts (1-10 g/l) at agitation from 450 to 1000 RPM. Simultaneous analysis of interfacial area facilitated definition of the dominant causative factor (interfacial area or KL) underpinning KLa behavior. Mechanisms responsible for changes in the interfacial area and KL were proposed in terms of the complex interaction of the influences of yeast loading, alkane concentration and agitation on resistances to transfer and bubble coalescence and break-up, depending on the prevailing process conditions.

Vacation work student. Learning the different units of operation and processes within the company. Preparing flow diagrams and P&ID’s. Significant laboratory work and research. Liaising with unit managers, process engineers, lab technicians and operators.