Senior Draughtsman / Designer

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Johannes Jacobus Swanepoel (Jaco)

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SUMMARY

I am an innovative and highly driven individual that is responsible for the co-ordination of all day to day mechanical drafting requirements and have 9 years’ experience in the drafting industry. Quality support is provided to project engineers in executing projects and provide deliverables to the client, ensuring that drawings are production ready in terms of costs and fit for their purpose. My industrious work ethic and personal investments into service delivery success is my key strength to achieve the best results for my clients and projects. A versatile and effective multitasker with history of successful leading, good customer relationships, interpersonal and problem-solving skills including physical labor. I am passionate about keeping up to date with the latest technologies and to work with my clients and deliver sustainable outcomes through the lifecycle of their assets. I am interested in establishing a long-term association with a quality organization. PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

MIP PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES, RIVONIA, SA September 2018 - Current Mechanical Senior Draftsman / Designer

Manage and execute all 3D/2D project drawings, using Auto Desk programs (tender drawings, general arrangement drawings, civil drawings, P&ID drawings and electrical drawings for the manufacturing phase). Designing of 3D Models on thickeners, mixers, flocculants plants, dust extractions and screening plants. Participating in clients tender, negotiating and technical processes. Ensure that all deadlines are met (drawings and bill of materials are delivered on time). Execute squad checks of drawings and BOMs, to eliminate any NCRs that can affect the production of manufacturing. Responsible for tendering processes and ensure approval on tender drawings. Conduct site visits and complete site measurements for drawing and manufacturing purposes. Develop, implement and enforce HSE standards and company SOP’s. Supervision and training of new employees, mentor and measuring of personal efficiency of employees and approve employee’s monthly timesheet submissions.

Responsible to represent the drawing department during job hand over meetings. Recognize and work to industry standards and ensuring all activities are accurately completed in line with the company QA requirements. MAX POWER SERVICES, RANDFONTEIN, SA

Technical Co-coordinator/Mechanical Draftsman May 2016 – August 2018 Manage and execute site surveying by the use of a faro scanner to retrieve point cloud for BIM models. Prepare quality manufacturing drawings (3D/2D) using Auto Desk programs. To produce concepts and detailed 3D designed models/drawings for projects in the construction environment. Responsible for the forecasting of sheet metal and submitting purchase details of external vendor to internal databases. Executing of DXF files for profile cutting and the preparation of nesting DXF files onto a sheet metal layout (SigmaNest). Face to face client relationships to meet their expectations at the given timelines. Responsible for the financial aspect of creating quotations and invoices for services or goods delivered (Pastel). Reason for leaving: Relocation

CASH CONVERTERS, MIDRAND, SA

Building Information Modeling (BIM) May 2015 – February 2016 Store Designer Draftsman

Responsible for the initiation phase of 2D/3D store layout drawings according to the company’s latest standards. Face to face client communication of proposed concept layout drawings for approval. Construction drawing according to required specifications (ceiling layout, light layout, floor plan layout and storeroom space layout). Creation of multiple Revit families in different sizes, parameter variables and materials. Responsible for site surveying to retrieve the exact measurement to determine property boundaries. Site inspection during the construction period to confirm any outliner that can affect the success of the project. Council submission according to ISO standards for approval. Reason for leaving: Retrenchment

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Competency

AAM AFRICA, RUIMSIG, SA

Building Information Modeling (BIM)/CAD Draftsman July 2013 – April 2015 Responsible for retail store designing and survey drawings of road surfaces. Designing of Revit BIM structures in parallel using faro scanners to retrieve point clouds for designed models. Reason for leaving: Sought an opportunity with a bigger company where more meaningful contributions could be made for potential career growth. THABA MORULA, RUSTENBURG, SA

Camp Instructor February 2012 – December 2012

Organize and lead group activities, provide fun and educational experiences to scholars. Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program and enforce and follow all safety guidelines as outlined by Thaba Morula.

Execute the responsibilities of a professional hunter “PH”. Reason for leaving: Temporary opportunity

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core Competencies

Client Focus Approach

Planning & Prioritization

Tender Management

Project Leadership

Stategic Planning

Contract Negotations

Project Management

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TECHINCAL SKILLS

Auto Desk Revit, Inventor, AutoCAD, Micro station V8, SigmaNest, ProNest, Pastel, Microsoft Office EDUCATION

CTU Training Solutions January 2013- December 2013 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Diploma

Autodesk AutoCAD (National & International)

Autodesk Revit (National & International)

Autodesk Inventor (National & International)

Red seal (S13144)

Member of the South African Institute of Drafting

Merit award: Top student of the year

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