2016-2018: insulation, cladding, corrosion protection and sheeting
Role: Self-employed Consultant
Tasks:
- Assisting and advising various clients on implementing cost effective applications and long-lasting solutions in the energy sector
2014 -2016:Superintendent Eskom Kusile Power Station Insulation, Cladding/Sheeting and Corrosion protection on 6 x 800 MW boilers, conveyers and structures
Customer: Black & Veatch
Tasks:
- Working with the main contractor with a workforce of 1000 staff ensuring all subcontractors comply with specifications, quality codes, safety and procedures. Retaining full responsibility for the project to achieve completion on or before deadline. Reporting to project and construction manager on a daily basis, submitting recommendations to improve productivity, compiling daily reports on contractor?s performance and undertake daily quality inspections
2013:Fabrication/ quality control and erection of conveyors
Role: Production Manager(Independent Limited Duration Contract)
Tasks:
- Responsible for the Fabrication/ quality control and erection of conveyors, boilers insulation and cladding.
2012:Providing leadership and direction
Customer: Kaefer Thermal
Role: Construction Manager
Tasks:
- Providing leadership and direction within a critical role requiring the management of two contractors and sub-contractors, with a workforce of over 100 staff
- Managing core business processes relevant to the role, including the development of comprehensive progress reports to aid the assessment of project activities
- Driving standards across all construction activities, with senior accountability for the development, update and implementation of best practice procedures
- Retaining overall responsibility for the standard of performance of contractor and subcontractor personnel, ensuring full compliance with specifications, codes and procedures
1998-2011: BV PROJECTS
Role: Project Manager
Tasks:
- Acting as a critical member of the management team responsible for the coordination of core projects covering roof sheeting, corrosion protection, roof ventilation, water proofing, thermal insulation and sheet metal work
- Directing all projects and business activities in the company, including through the creation of effective strategies for its growth and development
- Generating high levels of revenue through the management of business development activities, marketing campaigns and key client relationships
- Ensuring a service of excellence was delivered at all times through the implementation of effective processes, procedures, quality specifications and Health & Safety standards
- Retaining full accountability for the fiscal performance of the company and the control of all budgets on projects
- Delivering projects on or before deadlines, leading to significant increases in both revenue and profit levels
- Achieving exceptional results within the role, with the company gaining numerous awards on contracts including 1,000,000-man hours? injury free and multiple Contractor for the Month award
1992-1998: Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety requirements
Customer: SASOL, NATREF, ISCOR Richards bay (SOUTH AFRICA)
Role: Construction/ Branch Manager ISC
Tasks:
- Successful in the completion of a six-year tenure as a Construction Manager responsible for coordinating the fabrication and installation of thermal insulation
- Entrusted with the gathering, analysis and interpretation of contractual requirements covering both the program and project finances
- Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety requirements, with overall responsibility for risk assessments and the production of safety-focused method statements
- Facilitating and chairing weekly and monthly safety meetings to guide personnel in the safest methods of working while ensuring all personnel were fully versed in the equipment utilized on projects
1991-1992: Construction Manager responsible for the leadership of processes related to the manufacture and installation of fire protection on air-conditioning ducting
Customer: NEW MUNICH AIRPORT (GERMANY)
Role: Construction Manager
Tasks:
- Undertaking the role of Construction Manager responsible for the leadership of processes related to the manufacture and installation of fire protection on air-conditioning ducting within the New Munich Airport
- Acting as a focal point of contact for the client, consulting directly with them during regular progress meetings to assess the status of projects
- Managing all relevant business administration duties, including the accurate maintenance of all site records
1988-1991: MOSS GAS PROJECT (SOUTH AFRICA)
Role: Construction Manager
Tasks:
- Tasked with the manufacture and installation of items, the management of client progress meetings and the update of all site instructions, variances and the site diary
1979-1987:Health & Safety requirements
Customer: SECUNDA SASOL 2 (SOUTH AFRICA)
Role: Construction Supervisor Kaefer Ferm
Tasks:
- Leading a dedicated team responsible for the installation of thermal insulation and cladding, while driving standards to ensure Health & Safety requirements were met at all times
1978-1979: KAFUE PROJECT, FERTILIZER PLANT (ZAMBIA)
Role: Construction Supervisor Kaefer Ferm
Tasks:
- Managing a workshop responsible for the fabrication and installation of cladding flashing items, with full accountability for the daily management of project personnel
1974- 1977: thermal insulation fire proofing
Role: APPRENTICE DEVELOPER
Tasks:
- Responsible for the application of all thermal insulation fire proofing, while gaining experience in welding, rigging fabrication and the erection of structural steel and scaffolding