Project Planning/Project Enginner/Mechanical Engineer
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PROFILE OF KEVIN SWANEPOEL
CAREER DETAILS
Name of Employer
Krukon Construction (Current position)
Designation / Title / Project
Project Engineer/Project Leader (Contract)-
Period of Employment
January 2020– Current
Reason for Leaving
N/A
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Management.
The generation of the Scope of Work in accordance with SANS specifications.
Design
The expediting of designs and compilation of drawings.
Tender and Contract award process.
Contractor Management.
Constant liaisons with other contractors to ensure that key access dates were met.
Project Planning.
Liaison with the purchasing department concerning equipment and material due on site.
Construction, costing and Safety management.
Weekly meetings with clients.
Commissioning and handover.
Introduction
My career began at Barlow's in the Domestic Appliance Industry, with refrigeration being my specialty. I was first a Product Engineer (National Higher Diploma Mechanical Engineering T4) and progressed into Production Manager. I was involved in design, prototyping, tooling and implementation. My Operations/Production Management Diploma stood me in good standing for my Production Manager role. Using, World Class Manufacturing Methods and LEAN principles, JIT and Kanban with a MRP and later Triton ordering system. Please see my CV.
In terms of construction for large mining houses, site and head office based, I have had extensive experience in site supervision, management, project management and planning, in terms of bulk earthworks, civils, structural steelwork, mechanical, piping and E & I. My experience, planning wise, ranges from feasibility studies, design, tender, adjudication, through to contract award and implementation and then construction programs, as well as the integration of contractor programs into the main project schedule. This includes job specific in-depth programs and control programs when needed. I have compiled the WBS coding to extract the required alternate WBS information by writing coding. I have also done forensic planning of projects, tracking of the baselined program and cash flow, as well as earned value reporting. Expediting critical path is my forte, with the understanding of all disciplines of construction. In Terms of design and specification, I have also been a Mechanical Engineer, as well as lead Engineer. Planning is my passion!
I have had extensive experience in the EPCM field, working for TWP, Fox Projects and ELB, from feasibility through to project implementation and handover. Most projects have been carried out for Anglo Platinum, Glencore Xstrata and projects in Africa. I have represented Anglo Platinum as the construction manager on different projects, using the NEC and FIDIC contracts. Standard project procedures were followed, namely time, quality, safety and cost. Daily diaries and SVR’s in terms of change management were maintained.
Coal Feasibility Studies for the Witbank area, Lime Plant Construction in Zambia, Platinum Mining and Process plant EPCM, Chrome/Vanadium process plants in South Africa and a Gold Plant in Ghana have been my main projects. My roles have been Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Project lead Engineer, Project Planner and Commissioning Manager over different contracts as well as different consultancies.
In Terms of ECSA Registration all my documents are in place and with 23 years post graduate experience. I do not foresee a problem completing the process. I too am eligible to obtain my Government Certificate of Competency (GCC).
Surname
Swanepoel
First Names
Kevin
Citizenship
South African
Identity No
Gender
Male
Drivers Licence
Valid EB & A
Residing in
Kloof, KZN
Areas to consider
Durban and Surrounding
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Salary Expectation
Negotiable
ACQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES
Problem-solving
Analytic Thinking
Strategic Planning
Project Engineering
Plant Management
Site Engineering
Site Management
Commissioning
Risk Management
Factory Management
Health and Safety
Production Management
Quality Assurance
Construction Management
Advanced Project Planning
Quality Control
Product Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Technical Management
Purchasing
Budget Management
Contract Management
Project Management
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
South African Institute of Mechanical Engineers (SAIME)-Member 193643
EDUCATION
Grade 12 Certificate
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - (Durban University of Technology)
National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - (Durban University of Technology)
Diploma in Production Management
COURSES AND CERTIFICATION
Plastics (Raw Materials) - Plastics Federation of SA
Prism (Earned Value software, cost linked to time and progress)
Project Planning MS Projects (Advanced)
FIDIC - Construction Contractual Obligations
NEC - (New Engineering Contract) - Construction Contractual Obligations
JBCC - (Joint Building Contracts Committee)-Construction Contractual Obligations
(OHSA) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(MHSA) - Mine Health and Safety Act
KBC Safety - (Advanced)
Project Management - (Anglo Platinum)
COMPUTER LITERACY
Ms Office-Advanced
Ms Projects-Advanced
Availability/Notice Period
Negotiable
CAREER DETAILS
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers- For Anglo American Platinum SIB
Designation / Title / Project
Project Engineer / Project Planner-all disciplines -Site Based
Period of Employment
February 2018– November 2019
Reason for Leaving
Relocated to Durban and began consultancy work for Krukon
Duties & Responsibilities
Contractor support with the following, to expedite SIB Projects:
Project Management.
Site Design and Modifications.
The expediting of designs and compilation of drawings.
Constant liaisons with other contractors to ensure that key access dates were met.
Project Planning.
Liaison with the purchasing department concerning equipment and material due on site.
Construction, costing and safety management.
Weekly meetings with clients.
Commissioning.
This was an incredibly challenging project with design modifications as well as site design. Construction was performed by very inexperienced contractors.
CAREER DETAILS
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers- For ECM Technology
Designation / Title / Project
Project Engineer/Project Leader - all disciplines - Site Based
Period of Employment
June 2016 – November 2017
Reason for Leaving
Project Completed
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Management.
The compilation of the costed Bill of Quantities with reference to SANS- (South African National Standards) coding for specific tasks and items.
The expediting of designs, design, and compilation of drawings.
Tender and Contract award process.
Constant liaisons with other contractors to ensure that key access dates were met.
Construction, costing and safety management.
Weekly meetings with clients.
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers - For ELB (Previously Batemans
Designation / Title / Project
Project Engineer- Coordinator-Head Office Based
Anglo-Kumba Iron Ore - (Sishen DMS Beneficiation Plant)
Period of Employment
April 2015 – May 2016
Reason for Leaving
Project Completed
Duties & Responsibilities
Expediting the design and drawing process to meet the challenging construction schedule.
Expediting at fabricators and giving input into the project schedule by reporting progress.
Input into designs (all disciplines) and assisting the project manager with coordination.
Ndola Lime Plant Zambia - (Construction Manager).
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers- For Glencore/Xstrata Alloys-A Mining organization, with associated processing plant
Designation / Title / Project
Project Engineer/Planning Engineer (E & I)-Electrical Control and Instrumentation-Site Based
Project” Lion 2 Chrome Smelter (R6,8 Billion)
Period of Employment
2013 – 2015
Reason for Leaving
Project Completed
Duties & Responsibilities
The generation of the E & I reticulation project plan.
The generation of control programmes (all disciplines) for critical path tracking.
The weekly updating of the program. Highlighting the multiple critical paths during construction.
Preparation of weekly S-Curves to be used by senior management in weekly Glencore/Xstrata meetings to the board. Many S-curves were needed as the plan was able to sort by discipline, area, construction & commissioning, dependant on the required Work Breakdown Structure - (WBS).
Compilation of a weekly “area of concern list” and liaison of this list to Glencore/Xstrata Alloys senior management.
Constant liaisons with civils, structural and mechanical management to ensure key access dates were met.
The compilation of catch-up and needed milestone programs.
Liaison with the purchasing department and the consultants concerning equipment due on site.
With the experience gained from previous projects in all disciplines of engineering, I was utilized to resolve and/or highlight problems to benefit the project a as to make for speedy reparation. This included construction management.
Cashflow management and reporting.
A member of the commissioning team.
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers-Independent Consulting Engineer- Glencore/Xstrata Alloys-Eastern Limb Mining organization, with associated processing plant-Density Medium Separation (DMS)
Designation / Title / Project
Project Engineer/Planning Engineer-Site Based
Magareng Chrome Beneficiation Plant (R550 Million)
Period of Employment
2013 – 2014
Reason for Leaving
Project Completed
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Planning (All Disciplines)
The generation of the Procurement Operating (POP) programs, design programs and construction programs.
The weekly updating of the programs and tracking thereof, as well as cashflow.
Preparation of weekly S-Curves / Preparation of weekly S-curves, “area of concern list” and liaison of this list to Xstrata/Glencore management/Contractor programs/forensic planning/Catch-up programs/ Expediting of designs/equipment and construction.
Duties & Responsibilities
Site Lead Engineer (All Disciplines)
Site engineering / Site modification to designs / Site management / Mechanical design, specification and compilation of the mechanical bill of quantities and costing.
Pump selection / Interaction and input with all engineering disciplines representing the client / Tender technical adjudications / Contractor management / Expediting of critical procurement gear
Engineering input all disciplines / Project progress site meetings / Representing Xstrata/Glencore in the absence of the project manager / Commissioning of the plant.
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers-Independent Consulting Engineer- Mineral Processors (Australia) For “Noble Gold Bibiani Ghana” Consultant Engineers and Project Management
Designation / Title / Project
Site Lead Engineer, Project Planning Engineer & Commissioning Manager
Noble Gold Bibiani (Ghana) Gold Plant Refurbishment Project, Site Based-($US 140 Million)
Period of Employment
2011 – 2013
Reason for Leaving
Project Completed
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Planning
The generation of the POP programs, design programs and construction programs.
The weekly updating of the programs and tracking thereof. / Preparation of weekly S-Curves.
Preparation of weekly S-curves, “area of concern list” and liaison of this list to mineral Processors and Noble Gold management.
Earned Value Reporting / Contractors programs / Catch-up programs / Expediting of designs, equipment and construction.
Duties & Responsibilities
Site Lead Engineering (All Disciplines)
Site engineering all disciplines / Modification to designs / Drawing Office Management / Site management
Duties & Responsibilities
Commissioning Manager
Responsible for all aspects and disciplines of commissioning, C1, C2 and C3 phases.
ame of Employer
SSP & Associates
Consultant Engineers and Project Managers (EPCM)
Designation / Title / Projects
Project Manager, Lead Engineer, Project Engineer & Project Planning
Engineer-Head Office Based
4 Off Simultaneous Mining Projects-Implementation, 1 off Vertical Shaft and 3 off Decline Shafts (R700 Million) -Anglo Platinum (EPCM)
Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies of 3 off mining areas-Anglo Platinum
Tender compilation, coal and Ferro chrome - (Anglo and Xstrata)
Period of Employment
2006 – 2011
Reason for Leaving
Resigned for a lucrative position in Ghana
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Planning
The generation of the CBE project and feasibility programs. Engineering linked to the mining development.
The generation of the POP programs, design programs and construction programs (interlinked).
The weekly updating of the programs and tracking thereof. / Preparation of weekly S-Curves.
Preparation of weekly S-curves, “area of concern list” and liaison of this list to SSP management the mine (project meetings) and Anglo management services (the client).
The compilation of catch-up and needed control programs / Analysing of earned value curves and reasons for deviations.
The training of contractors in the compilation of NEC programs.
The project planning was totally my responsibility and liaison with all concerned at all levels.
Duties & Responsibilities
Project Engineering
Mechanical design, specification and compilation of the mechanical bill of quantities and costing.
Conveyor belt design using “Helix” / Pump selection / Compilation of drawings using CAD designers and the approval of drawings.
Site liaison with the client and drawing approvals / Piping network flow calculations using “Helix”.
Mechanical design and specification of compressed air lines, mine service water, mine return water & potable water. / Investigations into cycle times of the mining process.
Interaction and input with all engineering disciplines / Tender technical adjudications / Site audits and sign-off of critical installations / Contractor management / Expediting of critical procurement gear / Engineering input all disciplines / Project progress site meetings / Mine operational problem solving, engineering and mining / Input into mine design using mining and engineering knowledge.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead Engineer/Project Management on the vertical Shaft
All the duties as mentioned above as well as responsibility of overseeing all aspects of Project Engineering at Anglo Platinum Union Mine. Project Management as to conform to Anglo Platinum PM procedures, taking safety, specification, quality, time and cost into account.
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers-Independent Consulting Engineer- Xstrata Alloys-Steelpoort A Mining organization, with associated processing plant.
Designation / Title / Projects
E & I Project Planner
Project” Lion Phase 1 Chrome Smelter (R2, 6 Billion)
Period of Employment
2005 – 2006
Reason for Leaving
Career Advancement
Project Engineer/Planning Engineer-Site Based:
As per-Project Lion 2 Chrome Smelter (R2,8 Billion), as above, an identical Plant was built, with the same responsibilities.
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers-Independent Consulting Engineer- Anglo Platinum Management Services
(Projects Division a Mining organization, with associated surface
Processing plant.
Designation / Title
Project Planning / Construction Manager / Assistant Project Manager Projects Described Below.
Period of Employment
2003 – 2005
Reason for Leaving
Project Completed-See Below
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers-Independent Consulting Engineer- Anglo Platinum Management Services
Designation / Title
Construction Manager-The Polokwane Stockpile and Dam Project
Period of Employment
2004
Reason for Leaving
Project Completed
Duties & Responsibilities
Involvement in the design phase from a planning and design aspect.
Site and weekly meetings at Head Office. The construction management, structural and mechanical site supervision.
The project included the earthworks, civil construction of a slag pad and dam, 15m high concrete wall, the construction of a conveyor belt with associated mechanical devises and the installation of pumps and overland Pipeline. The commissioning and handover of the project to the business unit.
All safety aspects in accordance with Anglo Platinum standards.
Name of Employer
SPI Consulting Engineers-Independent Consulting Engineer- Anglo Platinum Management Services
Designation / Title
Construction Manager / Assistant Project Manager-The Eastern Bushveld Regional Laboratory (R160 Million) Polokwane
Period of Employment
2003 – 2005
Reason for Leaving
Project Completed
Duties and Responsibilities
Pre- Site Duties – Planning
The generation of the project plan (together with consultants and contractors) and subsequent approval of the project plan- both building (civils) and Robotic laboratory equipment portion of the plan.
The tracking of the progress of both plans and the raising of areas of concern of lagging tasks, designs, drawings and manufacture of components.
Progress site visits and meetings during the building construction phase.
The compilation of rectification catch-up programs when needed.
General Duties:
The assistance in project management which included representing Anglo Platinum in the absence of the Anglo Platinum Senior Project Manager.
The expediting of consultants and planned progress.
Highlighting the applicable FIDIC contract clauses / Input concerning the design on behalf of Anglo Platinum.
Liaison between client, consultants and contractors.
The management and co-ordination in conjunction with the Anglo Platinum Senior Project Manager for the feasibility study to build a second Laboratory on the Western limb.
Site Duties:
Was appointed the Anglo Platinum Construction Manager.
Managed the final building construction phase and the compilation and completion of the Snag list.
Assisted the Anglo Platinum Senior Project Manager.
Rectification projects in order that the installation conformed to Anglo specifications – Electrical, Mechanical, Structural and Civils.
Anglo Platinum safety standards were managed together with a Safety Officer from IRCA under my management.
Management of the commissioning and hand over site phase.
Name of Employer
TWP Consulting Engineers
Consulting Engineering and Project Management (EPCM)
Designation / Title / Projects
Project Planning Engineer as well as Site Engineer
Tailings Dam and Thickener Project-Mortimer Concentrator (Anglo Platinum
Union Section)
Period of Employment
2002 - 2003
Reason for Leaving
Offered a position directly with Anglo Platinum
Duties & Responsibilities
3 Months at head office planning the above project.
Expediting of structural steelwork, piping and mechanical equipment.
Site:
Project Planning and reporting.
The expediting of drawings and material and equipment.
The supervision of all civil work, mechanical installations, piping and structural steel erection.
Project
4S / 4B Declines – Mining
Period of Employment
2002 – 2003
Reason for Leaving
Offered a position directly with Anglo Platinum
Duties & Responsibilities
Site planning and monitoring of the plan / Material control / Document and drawing control / Mechanical, structural and piping installation supervision – surface and underground.
Civil supervision when required / The supervision of the sliding of a silo / The supervision of all mechanical installations, piping and structural steel erection / The supervision of civil work.
Name of Employer
Custom Cases
Designation / Title
Factory Manager – Manufacture of Aluminium Cases
Period of Employment
2001 – 2002
Reason for Leaving
Career Advancement
Management of the production process / Management of 60 Employees / Quality Assurance of the product / Stock control / Purchasing / Management of the Maintenance of Machines and Equipment.
Name of Employer
Barlows Appliance Company / Kelvinator SA
Designation / Title
Production Manager 1997-2000 / Production Technical Manager 1995-1996 / Product Engineer 1993-1995
Period of Employment
1993 – 2001
Reason for Leaving
Career Advancement
Duties & Responsibilities
Production Manager
Totally responsible for all aspects of production on the Refrigerator, Chest Freezer and Tumble Drier lines.
Responsible for the labour allocations, workstation layout and time and motion studies on the production lines in accordance with the production schedule.
Production Planning.
Resolved component and raw material shortages both internally and externally.
Responsible for Quality Assurance on the production lines, achieving production targets, training of employee and maintaining discipline.
Implementation of safe work procedures as to ensure statutory compliance. Managed change overs according to production plans.
Arrangement of maintenance and repairs, continuous improvement methods and implement cost and time saving strategies.
Inventory Management.
Position Production Technical Manager
Bridged the gap between engineering and production, using experience gained in both departments, in terms of design and simplification of production.
Improvements to plant layout, production methods, design and any other cost-effective changes that were encountered.
Final say in the quality assurance of materials, components, equipment and finished products and the rectification of problems encountered.
Responsible for product related problems throughout the entire Kelvinator plant.
Implemented a Cost Reduction Program in production and engineering.
Resolved technical problems on all production lines and manufacturing Departments, in-house and supplier faults.
Implementation of Kanban and JIT (Just in Time) in various internal departments.
Position Product Engineer
To evaluate and cost competitors’ products / Assisting with the annual departmental budget.
To conduct investigations into production processors and equipment and make appropriate recommendations.
Production Design i.e. the design of jigs, fixtures and other production equipment.
Introduced and maintained an effective engineering change and Drawing office procedure.
Responsible for the maintenance of the Bills of Materials for MRP and create new Bills of Materials for new models.
Successfully implemented the change to zero CFC refrigerant and foam blowing agents as per Montreal Protocol.
Liaised with suppliers regarding component design, tooling costs and design requirements.
Managed the Prototyping of new ideas for Market Surveys.
Designed components of the assembly of appliances / Close liaison with all internal departments.
Conduct investigations into polyurethane flow and plastic component design.
Managed and implemented gas leak detection, evacuation and charging and other production processes.
Responsible for trouble shooting and problem solving in production.
Quality Control and final approval of off tool samples / Sourcing of alternative technology.
Project Management – design, organization and implementation of new Design, new models and facelifts.
Cost analysis of current and new products.
Managed the drawing office and procedures.
Supervised the performance testing that took place in the laboratory.
Assisted consulting company in establishing world manufacturing procedures and the implementation. thereof.
Name of Employer
Printpak Natal (Nampak)
Designation / Title
Trainee Engineer-(with practical experience)
Period of Employment
1989 – 1992
Reason for Leaving
Bursary Completed
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References:
Ralph English- (PR Eng.)
Project and Engineering Manager
SSP/Fox Projects and Mineral Processors Ghana
Brian Scheckel (PR Tech Eng.)
Engineer
SSP and Associates
Paul Jackson – (PR Cert Eng.)
Senior Project Manager
Anglo Platinum
Shayne Hibbins
Manager
SPI Construction
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