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Buzwagi, Tanzania

I joined the above company in the position of Project Engineer, at the Buzwagi mine site, in Tanzania. I was responsible to the Process Manager 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, thickeners rakes, CIL and Detox tank agitators. This project was necessitated due to the… Show more I joined the above company in the position of Project Engineer, at the Buzwagi mine site, in Tanzania. I was responsible to the Process Manager 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, thickeners 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 costs 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

Chingola, Zambia

I 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… Show more I 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 pumps Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

I 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… Show more I 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. Show less

Hartbeespoort, South Africa

Koppie 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… Show more Koppie 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. Show less

Olifantfontein, South Africa

This 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 involved in the design, erection and commissioning of an extraction plant as well as an oil refinery for the products that were extracted.

Welkom Area, South Africa

I 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… Show more I 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. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

I 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.I terminated my employment to attend university for my engineering degree.• I gained an experience on pumps and pumping systems and design, which has been of enormous benefit in my career.

Professional Engineer Status

Mechanical Engineers Certificate Of Competency (Gcc)

Bsc Degree In Mechanical Engineering

Higher National Diploma In Mechanical Engineering

Matric