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Director
Empowertron Energy TechnologiesDirector
Jan. 2025Gauteng
Energy Specialist
FreelanceEnergy Specialist
Jan. 2024South AfricaI am leading a technical team of eight professionals that is writing the strategy for the City of Johannesburg to transition their Metrobus & Rea Vaya bus fleet from combustion engine buses to alternatively fueled buses. Skills: Project Management, Technology Management, Stakeholder Management, Policy Review, Team leadership, Strategy Development & Implementation and Quality control.
Sustainability Focal Point for Shell DOps South Africa
ShellSustainability Focal Point for Shell DOps South Africa
Aug. 2021 - Mar. 2024Bryanston, Gauteng, South AfricaScope 1 and 2 carbon reduction technical support on the following projects: LNG trucks pilot, Terminal Solar installation, MOC (Management of Change) Manager for biodiesel project. Carbon reduction coordinator for Fit4 system. Setting the yearly KPI on carbon reduction for the Distribution Operations Group as the Sustainability Focal Point. Establish working teams. Develop Hauler sustainability plans. Pull together country level sustainability plans. Implement energy transitional projects. Providing Technical support to business development team.
Snr R&I Engineer
ShellSnr R&I Engineer
Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2024Johannesburg Area, South AfricaTerminal/Facilities/Plant Maintenance and Reliability: Conduct regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment, including compressors, pumps, tanks, pipelines, and various rotating machinery. Ensure that all mechanical assets are functioning efficiently and reliably to meet operational demands. Identify risks and opportunities for improvement. Asset Integrity Management: Implement and adhere to the terminal's asset integrity management system, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations (API, EN, ASME, ASTM, NACE, ANSI, API, NPFA, PER and etc). Analyse operational data, identify inefficiencies or areas for improvement, and propose solutions to enhance equipment performance, energy efficiency, and overall productivity. Project Management: Participate in various engineering projects, including upgrades, modifications, and expansions of mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, other engineers, and contractors, to ensure successful project execution within designated timelines and budgets. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Promote a strong safety culture within the organization by following all HSE guidelines, conducting safety inspections, and actively participating in safety meetings. Identify and address potential safety hazards related to mechanical systems and equipment. Training and Development: Mentor and guide engineering trainees and technicians, providing technical expertise and knowledge transfer to enhance the team's capabilities and skills. Stakeholder Management and Contract Management: Managing the expectations and requirements of all the internal and external stakeholders that are involved with a project or initiative. Maintaining good relationships by communicating effectively and obtaining critical feedback when needed. Use the plan-do- adjust method to deliver the desired outcome. Defining the scope, setting, and tracking KPIs.
Mechanical Engineering Consultant
Sky-Lab Mega ProjectsMechanical Engineering Consultant
Mar. 2015 - May. 2015
Senior P. Parts & Piping Engieer and Lead Discipline Engineer for Boiler Section Kusile Project
EskomSenior P. Parts & Piping Engieer and Lead Discipline Engineer for Boiler Section Kusile Project
Jun. 2013 - Feb. 2015• In-depth knowledge of detailed engineering and design, fabrication, installation and maintenance of mechanical and piping system, pressure vessels, shell & tube heat exchangers, valves, plant erection, boilers, fixed infrastructure projects according to EN, ASME, PER and SANS codes. • Experience in technical review of vendor data. • Ensure proper procedures are in place and in line with the standard engineering and statutory requirements prior any fabrication, testing, lifting, transportation, installation and hook up commissioning activities. • Directed the boiler department to transition to risk-based inspections. • Eskom representative at the PER (Pressure Equipment Regulator) council and working group. • Lead Discipline Engineer for Boiler Plant at the Kusile Project (supercritical boiler) o Managing engineering work and providing technical leadership during the construction and commissioning of a multi-unit coal-fired power station, overseeing the design review process and ensure that contractor design complies with the Employer’s Requirements o Ensure that all other discipline designs are aligned with the requirements of the Kusile Boiler plant and integrated. • Reviewed and specified technical requirements for piping on the Concentrated Solar Project (CSP1) and Gas Turbine (OCGT to CCGT) Conversion Project. o Provide technical assurance to the development and execution of both projects. • Engineering Design work lead for the Lethabo Economiser Replacement Project. o Provide technical leadership on this project including scope creation, material selection, resourcing, and project management and budget control. • Supervised the creation of control philosophies for boiler plant at Komati, Medupi and Kusile power stations. • General Support to the Generation Plant Engineering Business. • Mentoring young engineers.
Pressure Parts & Piping Engineer
EskomPressure Parts & Piping Engineer
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2013Pressure Part and Piping Engineer detailed designed review and recomendations. Boiler Tubes Failure Mechanism packages. Power Staion Consultant
Technical Trainee
South African BreweriesTechnical Trainee
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2007Engineering is a support function of the bussiness. We provide the cooling and the CO2. The business was very maintenance oriantated. Problem solving, Six Sigma were tools that I requesntly used.

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