Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
Vasco Holloway
Resident Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Project
Engineer
Summary
The prospect of being a successful mechanical engineer is very appealing to me. I believe that with my strong technical experience and education I am a highly competitive candidate for this position.
My core experience is:
I have successfully designed, developed and executed big projects.
I strive continually for excellence.
I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.
The steelmaking process and experience gained from it.
Maintenance tasks and standby support at a big factory. With a BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering, I have a comprehensive understanding of solving problems and executing tasks. I have experience in learning and applying new technologies as appropriate. I am a hardworking, enthusiastic, friendly individual with good people skills and enjoy working in a team. I have a designing and out of the box engineering brain with an urge to learn new things and to experience new challenges. Experience
Resident Mechanical Pipeline Engineer
Ebenhaeser Irrigation Project, Mowana Engineers Ebenhaeser, South Africa
September 2020 – Present
Managing contractors on site
Inspections and installation sign off
Compiling pipeline designs and drawing as-build’s
Project plan set up and update
Quality management and inspection
Mechanical Project Engineer
Arcelormittal South Africa, Saldanha Work’s Saldanha, South Africa February 2018 – February 2020
Sections: Strategic Projects / Waterplant / Air Separation Unit / Thin Slab Caster
Job Description:
Projects 50% - From feasibility to commissioning
Reliability 25% - KPI tracking, condition monitoring Maintenance 20% - Equipment maintenance, plan, update and execution Safety 5% - Safety projects and general safety
Contact
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www.linkedin.com/in/vasco-
holloway-500717166 (LinkedIn)
Top Skills
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Project Management
Reliability
Water Specialist
Maintenance
Waste water management
Pipelines design
MS Projects
Teamwork
SAP
Energy projects
Quality Management
Safety
Root Cause Analysis
Inventor
Nidec
Cost Estimation
Languages
English
Afrikaans
References
Engineering Mentor Andre Dreyer
Cell: +278********
Email:
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Manager Jaco De Waal
Cell: +278********
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Finished Two Capital projects
Additional Water Source – Groundwater
Upgrade Filtration System – Ultra Filtration System 6 Months evaluation passed with distinction
12 Months evaluation passed with distinction
18 Months evaluation passed with distinction
Candidate Mechanical Engineer
ArcelorMittal South Africa, Saldanha Work’s Saldanha, South Africa November 2015- January 2016
Mechanical Engineer- Internship (Vacation Work)
Training project included:
Fault Finding – RCA
Project management – MS Projects
Design – CAD/ Inventor
Manufacture- Workshop Skills (Welding, fitting and turning) Candidate Mechanical Engineer
ArcelorMittal South Africa, Vanderbijlpark Work’s Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
December 2014- January 2015
Mechanical Engineer- Internship (Vacation Work)
Vacation project included:
Design - CAD/ PLC Builder/ Solid Works
Manufacture – Workshop Skills (Welding, fitting and turning)
PLC - Wiring and automation
Budgeting - Using SAP
Work Related Experience
Projects
Additional Water Source – Ground Water
Project involved the planning and installation of two borehole systems. System one consisted of a pump with 340m of pipework. System two consisted of a pump with 240m of pipework.
The project specifications are:
Capital Project: R 2.7m
Payback: 1.22 years
Spearheaded the project through various stages. (Design - Procurement – Installation - Commissioning – KPI Tracking)
Project included:
Pump selection and pump station design
Trenching and laying of 600m HDPE pipelines
Electrical cable rack installation
Electrical design and Installation
Automation and integration to system controls
Valve installation and flow orientation
Sinking of boreholes
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Upgrade of Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant – Ultra Filtration Project involved the design and installation of new ultra filtration modules to protect the RO system from contamination. Twenty four ultra filtration modules where installed in two trains controlled by pneumatic butterfly valves. Capital project: R 11m
Payback: 1.8 years
Spearheaded the project through various stages. (Design - Procurement – Installation - Commissioning – KPI Tracking)
Project included:
Piping design and installation – Stainless steel class 40 pipe
Ultra filtration selection and testing (UF Hydramax80)
Valve selection and installation
Pneumatic air supply design and installation
Electrical installation
Automation and valve control
Chemical dosing pump installations
Cartridge Filter Installation before RO plant
Project involved the selection and installation of two cartridge filters with pipework and a booster pump. This system is implemented before a RO plant to protect the membranes of the RO’s against contamination. Project cost: R 800K
Payback: Reliability project
Spearheaded project through various stages. (Design - Procurement – Installation - Commissioning – KPI Tracking)
Project Included:
Pump Selection and installation
Cartridge Filter Selection and installation
Piping Design and installation
Pressure Transducers selection and installations
Electrical Installation and cable rack installations
Automation and integration into system
General
Updated maintenance plans to improve maintenance on plant and cost reduction up to R 8m.
Installation of new level probes on waste heat recovery system (In ASU plant) to improve control and stabilise system.
Build FEM models to determine the damage and stress points on pressure vessels and large equipment. (RCA purpose)
Root cause analysis using Six Sigma to determine the root cause of faults and breakdowns in the process.
Optimizing and upgrading waste water treatment plant to enable the plant to run at full capacity. Upgrades included: drives for pumps, flow meters and pressure control valves.
Part of the energy projects team engaged in innovative ideas for Page 4 of 4
energy projects and optimizing efficiency of systems.
Part of the water plant process team, ensuring water systems are well maintained and operates effectively.
Performing maintenance on conveyor belts. Replacing pulleys and planning splicing areas.
Optimizing drawing packs.
Optimizing machines for beter planned maintenance. Education
Stellenbosch University
Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (BEng Mechanical) 2013 - 2018
Cape Town University
Project Management Foundation (Diploma)
2020
Project Management Institute Member
Project management experience of 2 years
Vredenburg High School
Matric Certificate
Grade A
2012
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