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Drc

I joined the above company in the position of Commissioning Mechanical Engineer to oversee the commissioning of the Vale Coal Mine expansion project in the Tete province in northern Mozambique. The expansion project’s aim was to commission a further 4 process modules each able to process an additional 25% of the existing production. With the 4 additional modules the process capacity will be doubled.ACHIEVEMENTS• Three of the four modules were commissioned successfully and handed… Show more I joined the above company in the position of Commissioning Mechanical Engineer to oversee the commissioning of the Vale Coal Mine expansion project in the Tete province in northern Mozambique. The expansion project’s aim was to commission a further 4 process modules each able to process an additional 25% of the existing production. With the 4 additional modules the process capacity will be doubled.ACHIEVEMENTS• Three of the four modules were commissioned successfully and handed over to the operations teams, the fourth module was put on hold indefinitely due to financial restraints.REFERENCES• Prosper Rugube, Commissioning Manager – Cell phone: +258 84 7057579REASON FOR LEAVING: Contract expired. Show less

Zambia

DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of Quarry Manager to oversee all the activities of the crushing plant, from the pit activities to final product. There are two crushing plants; one has a capacity of 300tph and the other 150tph. The plants are old and are in a bad state of repair and I was assigned to improve the production rate along with a planned “maintenance” schedule to bring the equipment back to OEM condition.ACHIEVEMENTS• I was successful in… Show more DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of Quarry Manager to oversee all the activities of the crushing plant, from the pit activities to final product. There are two crushing plants; one has a capacity of 300tph and the other 150tph. The plants are old and are in a bad state of repair and I was assigned to improve the production rate along with a planned “maintenance” schedule to bring the equipment back to OEM condition.ACHIEVEMENTS• I was successful in conditioning/motivating the staff to form a cohesive and productive team together.REFERENCES• Dalton Ross, CEO Dolomite Aggregates – Cell phone: +260 96 6751154REASON FOR LEAVING : Contract expired. Show less

Northern Cape

DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of Resident Engineer, at the Black Rock expansion project in the Northern Cape. I carried the legal appointment under Reg. 2.13.1, as the resident engineer on the project.I report to the Construction Manager. The contract was short term, expiring at end of January 2014.ACHIEVEMENTS• I achieved and maintain a well operated and safety culture with respect to all TMM’s on our sites, as well as the overinspection of mechanical and… Show more DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of Resident Engineer, at the Black Rock expansion project in the Northern Cape. I carried the legal appointment under Reg. 2.13.1, as the resident engineer on the project.I report to the Construction Manager. The contract was short term, expiring at end of January 2014.ACHIEVEMENTS• I achieved and maintain a well operated and safety culture with respect to all TMM’s on our sites, as well as the overinspection of mechanical and structural sections of the project, including the quality of work performed, and decisions making when problems in the design were encountered.REFERENCES• Kevin Paul, Contract Manager – Cell phone:+27 82 3010805REASON FOR LEAVING : Contract expired. Show less

Buzwagi Mine - Tanzania

DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of Project Manager, at the Buzwagi mine site, in Tanzania. I was responsible to the Process Manager and the Project Director for the installation and commissioning of various process improvement projects such as:-• Commissioning of a 5MW “Spinning” power generation plant, which ensured a continuous power supply to the critical process plant equipment, such as main cyclone feed pumps, thickener rakes, CIL and Detox tank agitators. This… Show more DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of Project Manager, at the Buzwagi mine site, in Tanzania. I was responsible to the Process Manager and the Project Director for the installation and commissioning of various process improvement projects such as:-• Commissioning of a 5MW “Spinning” power generation plant, which ensured a continuous power supply to the critical process plant equipment, such as main cyclone feed pumps, thickener rakes, CIL and Detox tank agitators. This project was necessitated due to the extremely unreliable/unstable utility grid electric supply.• Due to the success of the above 5MW installation, and due to the grid unreliability, I was responsible for the, extremely successful, installation and commissioning of a further 15MW back-up generating plant.• Upgrading of the process cyanide detoxification system. This involved the installation of two new 1000m³ detoxification tanks, upgrading the existing two 1000m³ tanks, installation of oxygen and air sparging systems, installation of a 40 tpd oxygen (VPSA) plant. The project also replaced the existing Lime and SMBS mixing plants as well as the erection of two buildings for the storage of these reagents. The final project cost is $25m.• Installation and commissioning of 2.7MVAR Power Factor correction banks.• Installation and commissioning of a 100 gpt CMC dosing plant to suppress the effects of the talk in the plant process feed material. This project cost is $1.2m• There are also minor projects at various stages of completion, they include: - 1) Upgrading of the Knelson gravity screens feed water supply, 2) Carbon storage area, 3) Storage of used hydrocarbons, 4) replacement of pipe work throughout the plant due to scale build-up over previous yearsACHIEVEMENTS• All the above projects, with the exception of the cyanide detoxification system upgrade, were completed within required budget and within required time frames allowed. These were all estimated and discussed prior to th Show less

Tanzania

I joined the above company in the position of Project Manager, at the Buzwagi mine site, in Tanzania. I was responsible to the Process Manager and the Project Director for the installation and commissioning of various process improvement projects such as:-• Commissioning of a 5MW “Spinning” power generation plant, which ensured a continuous power supply to the critical process plant equipment, such as main cyclone feed pumps, thickener rakes, CIL and Detox tank agitators. This project was… Show more I joined the above company in the position of Project Manager, at the Buzwagi mine site, in Tanzania. I was responsible to the Process Manager and the Project Director for the installation and commissioning of various process improvement projects such as:-• Commissioning of a 5MW “Spinning” power generation plant, which ensured a continuous power supply to the critical process plant equipment, such as main cyclone feed pumps, thickener rakes, CIL and Detox tank agitators. This project was necessitated due to the extremely unreliable/unstable utility grid electric supply.• Due to the success of the above 5MW installation, and due to the grid unreliability, I was responsible for the, extremely successful, installation and commissioning of a further 15MW back-up generating plant.• Upgrading of the process cyanide detoxification system. This involved the installation of two new 1000m³ detoxification tanks, upgrading the existing two 1000m³ tanks, installation of oxygen and air sparging systems, installation of a 40 tpd oxygen (VPSA) plant. The project also replaced the existing Lime and SMBS mixing plants as well as the erection of two buildings for the storage of these reagents. The final project cost is $25m.• Installation and commissioning of 2.7MVAR Power Factor correction banks.• Installation and commissioning of a 100 gpt CMC dosing plant to suppress the effects of the talk in the plant process feed material. This project cost is $1.2m• There are also minor projects at various stages of completion, they include: - 1) Upgrading of the Knelson gravity screens feed water supply, 2) Carbon storage area, 3) Storage of used hydrocarbons, 4) replacement of pipe work throughout the plant due to scale build-up over previous years Show less

Zambia

DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of Maintenance Superintendent, responsible to the Maintenance Manager for the concentrator maintenance of the Nchanga Mill, for our client, Konkola Copper Mines.My primary responsibilities included:-a) The management of the maintenance supervisors.b) Maintain motivation of staff to deliver safe, on time, on budget, all maintenance activities.c) Supervise the maintenance planning department to provide the maintenance plan and… Show more DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of Maintenance Superintendent, responsible to the Maintenance Manager for the concentrator maintenance of the Nchanga Mill, for our client, Konkola Copper Mines.My primary responsibilities included:-a) The management of the maintenance supervisors.b) Maintain motivation of staff to deliver safe, on time, on budget, all maintenance activities.c) Supervise the maintenance planning department to provide the maintenance plan and spares plan.d) Manage outsourced maintenance activities.My staff includes the following:-6 Senior Supervisors (expat. positions)158 Foreman, Artisans and assistants (Fitters, boilermakers, riggers & electricians)Equipment for which I was responsible for the maintenance thereof, is as follows:-a) 3 off primary Mcully 30” crushersb) Washing plant:- 6 off wet screensc) 4 off secondary Symonds 51/2 ft. crushersd) 4 off tertiary crushers ( HP 700, HP 500,2 off Symonds 51/2)e) 12 Ball millsf) 1 Rod millg) 20 off conveyor belts from 900 to 1250mm in width and up to 400m longh) Screening plant :-4 off secondary & 8 off tertiary, dry screensi) Floatation and dewatering section including approx. 200 pumps varying in size from vertical spindle pumps to 16/14 Warman pumpsACHIEVEMENTS• I managed a very difficult operation, due to the age of the equipment and the bad state it was in. I managed to create an extremely competent and loyal team which worked very well together was complimented on the professional manner in which I operated with my team.REFERENCES• Brian Willingale, Maintenance Manager• Thiru Muthusammy – Engineering manager, KCM mines Chingola, Zambia• Shane Marias – Maintenance Manager, FLSmidthREASON FOR LEAVING : Very good offer from African Barrick Gold Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

DUTIESI started the above company in the field of general engineering.The company was primarily acquired for the manufacturing of special brackets for supply to Transtel for the installation of fibre optic onto their rail mast systems.As well as the abovementioned brackets we also manufactured for Transnet i.e. the refurbishment of their locomotives and coaches for the Metro Rail.We also refurbish electrical switchgear & the re-tipping of contactors with a silver alloy.The… Show more DUTIESI started the above company in the field of general engineering.The company was primarily acquired for the manufacturing of special brackets for supply to Transtel for the installation of fibre optic onto their rail mast systems.As well as the abovementioned brackets we also manufactured for Transnet i.e. the refurbishment of their locomotives and coaches for the Metro Rail.We also refurbish electrical switchgear & the re-tipping of contactors with a silver alloy.The major routes for railways have been installed and the company has been sold.ACHIEVEMENTS• I designed and completed all the drawings for the above mentioned brackets as well as the fabrication thereof for the client TranstelREASON FOR LEAVING : Company closed Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of production director, and as such I reported to the board of directors .My primary duties were to ensure the target production was reached within the set budget controls.To achieve this all suppliers of the various components and services were scrutinised as well as streamlining the production line.I was instrumental in achieving ISO 9001 quality management system accreditation for the business.Half of the production was for… Show more DUTIESI joined the above company in the position of production director, and as such I reported to the board of directors .My primary duties were to ensure the target production was reached within the set budget controls.To achieve this all suppliers of the various components and services were scrutinised as well as streamlining the production line.I was instrumental in achieving ISO 9001 quality management system accreditation for the business.Half of the production was for the export market to United Kingdom, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and Denmark.We also supplied the franchisers within Southern Africa.ACHIEVEMENTS• The production targets were achieved and the turnover increased due to the ISO 9001 accreditation.REASON FOR LEAVING : I resigned to start my own engineering company. Show less

Harbeespoort South Africa

DUTIESKoppie Sand was a division of Communication Engineering LTD. and was involved in mining, screening and washing various sands for the building industry.I took over the operations of this division because it was running at a loss, and turned it into a viable operation.The key elements of the success of this operation was in the maintenance of the equipment viz. Moving plant (Front End Loaders, ADT’S & Excavators) and the stationary washing plant.The operation consisted of… Show more DUTIESKoppie Sand was a division of Communication Engineering LTD. and was involved in mining, screening and washing various sands for the building industry.I took over the operations of this division because it was running at a loss, and turned it into a viable operation.The key elements of the success of this operation was in the maintenance of the equipment viz. Moving plant (Front End Loaders, ADT’S & Excavators) and the stationary washing plant.The operation consisted of open pit excavation, primary screening, washing, separating and dewatering of the product.The operational staff consisted of myself and 20 employees, including drivers, machine operators, mechanics, and general labourers.ACHIEVEMENTS• This operation was improved from a loss of approximately R25 000 per month to a profit of, on average, R75 000 per monthREASON FOR LEAVING : Development of area – reserves were nearly depleted. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

DUTIESThis company was involved in the solvent extraction of natural products such as paprika, soya, avocado and macadamia for the overseas markets.I joined the company in the position of general manager.I was responsible for the capital expenditure which was approximately R10m.I was extensively involved in the design, erection and commissioning of a solvent extraction plant as well as an oil refinery for the products that were extracted.ACHIEVEMENTS• The fabrication… Show more DUTIESThis company was involved in the solvent extraction of natural products such as paprika, soya, avocado and macadamia for the overseas markets.I joined the company in the position of general manager.I was responsible for the capital expenditure which was approximately R10m.I was extensively involved in the design, erection and commissioning of a solvent extraction plant as well as an oil refinery for the products that were extracted.ACHIEVEMENTS• The fabrication and erection of the plant as well as the successful commissioning was achieved within a very restricted timeframe of 3 months. The final extraction was very successful.REASON FOR LEAVING : Company ceased operations. Show less

Welkom Area, South Africa

DUTIESI started working in the Goldfields (Welkom area) as a junior engineer and spent the first one and a half years in their engineers training program.I received my certificate of competency in 1987 and was appointed as a shaft engineer in charge of all the aspects of engineering on a gold mine shaft, both surface and underground activities.I was responsible for all legal requirements including the winder motors safety devices ( tested weekly, monthly and annually ), the steel… Show more DUTIESI started working in the Goldfields (Welkom area) as a junior engineer and spent the first one and a half years in their engineers training program.I received my certificate of competency in 1987 and was appointed as a shaft engineer in charge of all the aspects of engineering on a gold mine shaft, both surface and underground activities.I was responsible for all legal requirements including the winder motors safety devices ( tested weekly, monthly and annually ), the steel ropes, main fans ( surface and underground ) main compressors ( surface and underground ) refrigeration plant and the maintenance of all equipment used underground.Under my responsibility were the underground circulating pumps and mine shaft de-watering pumps.The maintenance was both planned and unplanned/breakdown situations.ACHIEVEMENTS• Appointment as section engineer at various positions, including, surface workshops as well as large underground operations.REASON FOR LEAVING : Very good offer from Chemicon Natural Products (Pty) LTD Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

DUTIESI was sponsored by this company in obtaining my Engineering Diploma, and was employed in the engineering division, which was involved primarily with pumps and pumping systems.My responsibilities included the design of pumping systems for all areas of industry and agriculture, pump selection to suite a variety of applications.ACHIEVEMENTS• I gained an experience on pumps and pumping systems and design, which has been of enormous benefit in my career.REASON FOR… Show more DUTIESI was sponsored by this company in obtaining my Engineering Diploma, and was employed in the engineering division, which was involved primarily with pumps and pumping systems.My responsibilities included the design of pumping systems for all areas of industry and agriculture, pump selection to suite a variety of applications.ACHIEVEMENTS• I gained an experience on pumps and pumping systems and design, which has been of enormous benefit in my career.REASON FOR LEAVING : I terminated my employment to attend university for my engineering degree. Show less

Matric

Bsc - Mechanical Engineer