Scott Houston Email & Phone Number

Durban, Kzn, Za

South Africa

I am a Technical Expert in the Energy Drive Project Engineering Department. I have a broad oversight of engineering performance and the design quality of our automation projects which utilize LV or MV Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for energy saving. I also provide technical support to the ESE team on system controls and advanced modelling and theOperations team on advanced root cause analysis type investigations as well as capturing and implementing continuous improvement and control… Show more I am a Technical Expert in the Energy Drive Project Engineering Department. I have a broad oversight of engineering performance and the design quality of our automation projects which utilize LV or MV Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for energy saving. I also provide technical support to the ESE team on system controls and advanced modelling and theOperations team on advanced root cause analysis type investigations as well as capturing and implementing continuous improvement and control measures on future systems. Show less

South Africa

Project Management of the building, installation and commissioning of Energy Saving as a Service Solutions by Energy Drive. Project values of up to R20m.

South Africa

Hillcrest South Africa

Durban

CAD Services: Machine Design and detail shop drawingsConverting paper 2D drawings to 3D CADReverse engineering from product into CADDesign optimization for manufactureConsulting: Drawing office systems setupData management and backup strategy2D to 3D CAD migrationRevision control system setupQuality management and business systems

Durban Area, South Africa

Business processes and systems optimizationMechanical Engineering DesignTechnology knowledge transferMentoring junior machine design engineersProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementSite work managementCustomer liason for project implementation

Phoenix, Durban, South Africa

Scope of Work as Engineering Manager• Plant uptime monitoring• Maintenance management• Continuous improvement – Plant, Equipment, Systems and processes,• Developing automation and new equipment to reduce headcount• Plant equipment and overhead efficiencies• Improving Safety and working environment for factory workers• Plant Layout efficiency development and management• Management of Engineering Equipment Design Processes• Machine Design • Punch press and… Show more Scope of Work as Engineering Manager• Plant uptime monitoring• Maintenance management• Continuous improvement – Plant, Equipment, Systems and processes,• Developing automation and new equipment to reduce headcount• Plant equipment and overhead efficiencies• Improving Safety and working environment for factory workers• Plant Layout efficiency development and management• Management of Engineering Equipment Design Processes• Machine Design • Punch press and form tooling design• Powder Coating plant quality, safety and throughput improvements• Material nesting and utilisation optimisation.• Lean manufacturing process management• Scrap reduction through process management and CI• Automation management• Project management• Budget management• Engineering Stores Purchasing Department management• Hydraulics – new designs and maintenance management• Pneumatics and compressed air consumption management• PLC programming and data management• SCADA system management and continuous improvement• Effluent system management and continuous improvement• Paint stripping plant management and continuous improvement (Hazardous and explosive environment and related safety) Show less

Durban

Lead Production Engineer. Working on plant efficiencies, cost and waste reduction. Lean Manufacturing. Plant Engineering. Project management. Energy efficiencies.

Merrivale, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

Management of Engineering Department, plant and facilities. Design of new equipment and tooling. Maintenance management. R&D and testing support.

My duties and responsibilities were the upgrading of internal systems and procedures to handle massive growth the company experienced. It was my responsibility to drive the company’s quality commitment and to help Clifford achieve ISO 9001:2000 status at end of 2008.Major projects that I did:• Project managed a completely custom designed enterprise resource planning software suite. This software suite utilises VB6, MySQL, Adept 7.0, SolidWorks 2007 and Pastel… Show more My duties and responsibilities were the upgrading of internal systems and procedures to handle massive growth the company experienced. It was my responsibility to drive the company’s quality commitment and to help Clifford achieve ISO 9001:2000 status at end of 2008.Major projects that I did:• Project managed a completely custom designed enterprise resource planning software suite. This software suite utilises VB6, MySQL, Adept 7.0, SolidWorks 2007 and Pastel accounting.• Implementing a European Union product safety standard (CE) program in the engineering department.• Education program to raise the levels of computer skills of the general worker in the business. • Communication network systems to provide the company with a solid Business intelligence network. This is an ongoing software development projectI had moved into this role in the company in early 2007. The position was created to address a need for change in systems and culture to adapt the company to its new levels of success. I worked very closely with the executive committee (EXCO) in auditing and identifying skills, infrastructure and capital equipment needs within the business. This is part of the ISO9001:2000 Quality management system which I was responsible for.In 2007 I saw to the successful completion of the rollout of the Synergis Adept PDM data management software package (this is a first in South Africa). This is an advanced document vaulting and file access control package designed specifically for CAD use. See www.synergis-adept.com . At the time Clifford had a user group of 12 Adept users. I was the systems administration manager for this system.Also managed the implementation of CamWorks CAD/CAM software in the machine shop. This is a SolidWorks integrated CAD CAM software solution. See http://www.teksoft.com/products.htm Show less

Pietermaritzburg Area, South Africa

ISO9000 Quality rep and internal auditorInternal business systems managerDesign concepting and implementation

Pietermaritzburg Area, South Africa

Permanent position in the Engineering Design Department – headed by Dave Bullock ex LR Plastics and SAMSClifford is based in Pentrich, Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaMy duties and responsibilities were the custom design of mesh welding systems and ancillary equipment, detailing, issuing of new and existing designs. I was involved in all aspects of mechanical design process. Please see the company website for full details of the equipment range.I used of SolidWorks 2007 3D design… Show more Permanent position in the Engineering Design Department – headed by Dave Bullock ex LR Plastics and SAMSClifford is based in Pentrich, Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaMy duties and responsibilities were the custom design of mesh welding systems and ancillary equipment, detailing, issuing of new and existing designs. I was involved in all aspects of mechanical design process. Please see the company website for full details of the equipment range.I used of SolidWorks 2007 3D design package extensively. I was instrumental in conceptually new R&D projects.I initiated a drive towards project management methodology to improve business systems in the company. I participated as project team leader for various business cycle improvement projects.I was part of project team to design very successful welded mesh trimming machine. Re-designed large mesh handling , stacking and conveying systemVarious refining and redesigns of existing products to optimise efficiency and increase performance to suit customer’s needs. Show less

Pinetown Area, South Africa

My Duties & Responsibilities at Techmatic:• Customize existing Techmatic equipment designs to facilitate clients order requirements.• Produce CAD drawings required for quoting and presentations by sales department.• Research and development on new equipment.• End users need analyses.• Design equipment for specific client requirements.• Manage and maintain design library and archiving. • Production costings control.• Responsible for the standards that have been… Show more My Duties & Responsibilities at Techmatic:• Customize existing Techmatic equipment designs to facilitate clients order requirements.• Produce CAD drawings required for quoting and presentations by sales department.• Research and development on new equipment.• End users need analyses.• Design equipment for specific client requirements.• Manage and maintain design library and archiving. • Production costings control.• Responsible for the standards that have been put into place for all outsourced production.• Ensuring all logistical timeframes are controlled.• Project management.• Client liason.• Help sales department with client budget parameters and optimising project to suit client needs.• Project information management to ensure projects run on time and to budget and to make the most current information available to senior management for reporting and analysis.• Manage site erection of structural steelwork and machine placement. • Design of the following equipment:Screw ConveyorsBucket elevators Bulk bag dump systemsCrushers, Screens and vibrating sifters.Vacuum conveying systemReverse pulse filter unit and fans.Various silo filtration systemsStructural Steel (basic design up to a height of 5 metres)• I was instrumental in setting up computer based tracking system to manage projects as well as Quality Control Process to help workflow in and between departments in the company.My Accomplishments at Techmatic: I carried out the role of designer, build supervisor, subcontractor manager, site installation manager, client liaison, QCP manager, project manager. I was involved in various projects moving heavy equipment, structural erection, site team co-ordination and commissioning. Show less

New Germany, Pinetown Area, South Africa

Position : Maintenance technician for DM PlasticsContract skilled level position at DM Plastics in the Manufacturing, Production & Trades sector in Pinetown, South Africa (KwaZulu Natal). Duties & ResponsibilitiesReactive maintenance on PVC extrutions plant. Moving multi-tonne extrusion equipment in and out of factory when repairs were required.

Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Bwi

Dive InstructorContract skilled level position at Red Sail Sports in the Diving Education sector in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDrive 42ft twin Diesel dive boats with customers to dive sites in Carribean. Teach various dive courses.

Phoenix, Industrial Park, Durban Area, South Africa

Duties & ResponsibilitiesI set up and managed a factory producing tubular aluminium outdoor furniture. The company produced a large range of welded tubular aluminium furniture that was powder coated in house and had extruded plastic fibre seating woven onto the seat and backrest. I managed the in house an aluminium casting plant, a powder coating and spray painting plant and was instrumental in setting up a proper accountable system for the production line. Used a production philosophy… Show more Duties & ResponsibilitiesI set up and managed a factory producing tubular aluminium outdoor furniture. The company produced a large range of welded tubular aluminium furniture that was powder coated in house and had extruded plastic fibre seating woven onto the seat and backrest. I managed the in house an aluminium casting plant, a powder coating and spray painting plant and was instrumental in setting up a proper accountable system for the production line. Used a production philosophy called Dependency Process Management – similar to JIT / Lean process philosophies. Some elements of Kaizen were employed in the DPM system.I managed the move of this factory from Phoenix Industrial Park to Glen Anil. I was involved in managing the tear down, move and reassembly of a 100m3 epoxy coating batch oven and aluminium casting plant to new premises. I organised the relocation and commissioning of the entire production line, including electrical power requirements. Setting up of 10 TIG welding stations with piped in Argon and recirculating cooling water.I was also involved in training up new staff at all levels to be proficient in the skills we required. We had a continuous education school running to teach unskilled people the skills we required in our production line. The skills we taught were TIG welding, grinding, die casting, powder coating and pre-treatment, filing, drilling, lathe work, spray painting, mechanical saw work, hydraulic press operation, safety, AIDS and HIV awareness, weaving and packaging. Show less

Westmead, Pinetown Area, South Africa

Duties and Responsibilities:• Fitter and miller in the tool room• Welder in the fabrication department.• I helped build custom plastic injection moulding equipment and related products.• I helped build a 120ton fully computerised injection moulder from scratch.• I built: o compression moulding machineso centrifugal oil filters for spark erosion machines.o Tristar designed autodrills utilised by companies such as Glacier bearings Pinetown, Pressure Die Casting… Show more Duties and Responsibilities:• Fitter and miller in the tool room• Welder in the fabrication department.• I helped build custom plastic injection moulding equipment and related products.• I helped build a 120ton fully computerised injection moulder from scratch.• I built: o compression moulding machineso centrifugal oil filters for spark erosion machines.o Tristar designed autodrills utilised by companies such as Glacier bearings Pinetown, Pressure Die Casting and Pineware in Pietermaritzburg o Tristar horizontal belt grinders used widely in Pinetown engineering shops to this day.• I maintained client injection moulding, blow moulding, film blowing, granulating machines.• I did operator duties on compression moulding, injection moulding and CNC turning machines.• I did site installations and commissioning of Tristar pellet loading machines, hopper / dryers, pigment mixers.• I learned to be fully proficient at AC and DC stick welding.• I learned brazing and silver soldering.• I learned to operate an NC spark eroding machine,a mill and a lathe to good proficiency.• I learned to operate a Tristar designed centrifugal aluminium die casting machine – later sold to ALF Africa. Project I was involved in:• I was involved with projects that involved moving, installation and setting up of new equipment and various plastic granulators.• I also installed and commissioned screw loading , mixing and drying systems for plastic pellets.• I did maintenance that included complete disassembly and re-assembly of new and repaired injection and compression moulding machines.• I was involved at a very hands on level and was employed as a trainee and mechanic for moulding machines. Show less

Spmp Nqf6, Project Management Diploma

Studied Mechanical Engineering

3 Year Mechanical Engineering Diploma Ndip Mech Eng., Mechanical Engineering, National Diploma

Find out more about my Mechanical Engineering diploma on the DUT Website here: http://www.dut.ac.za/faculty/engineering/mechanical_engineer.

High School

Activities and Societies: Computers Motorcycles