Jaco Venter
Amwaj,Bahrain
Summary
As a Mechanical Piping and Structural Design Draftsman, my career objective is to secure a position in the engineering and project management field, focusing on large-scale projects in the oil and gas, renewable energy, and project development sectors. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Field Engineer
Geneire Engineering and Consultancy
Bahrain & Saudi Arabia
04.2023 - Current
- Specializing in Mechanical, Structural, Plumbing and Fire and Life Safety for Large Scale Facility Engineering Design for Red Sea Global development projects in Saudi Arabia
- Design and Engineering HVAC system using cooling water system
- Design and Engineering Fire and Life Safety Systems for large scale Catering and Laundry Facility buildings
- Project management duties including planning and execution to ensure seamless commissioning
- Providing standby assistance for emergency site modification and Redlines
- Preparing detail drawings 3D & 2D illustrations using drafting instruments and computer aided design equipment
- Modifying and refining designs using BIM working models to address customer specifications, production limitations and changes in design technologies
- Coordinating Construction execution and Design on site
- Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to health, safety and statutory regulations, governance processes and compliance requirements.
Lead Mechanical & Structural/ Designer
Pavilion Renewables WLL
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Specializing in mechanical / structural renewable and solar equipment design, fabrication and installations
- Design and Engineering Solar Energy Carparks and Systems and Wind Turbines
- Design and Engineering of Water Desalination Systems
- Project management duties including planning and execution to ensure seamless commissioning
- Providing standby assistance and emergency repairs to mechanical equipment and machinery during maintenance shutdowns
- Preparing detail drawings 3D & 2D illustrations using draughting instruments and computer aided design equipment
- Modifying and refining designs using working models to address customer specifications, production limitations and changes in design trends
- Coordinating fabrication models on Fusion360
- Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to health, safety and statutory regulations, governance processes and compliance requirements.
Mechanical Draughtsman
Sasol Brandspruit Mine, ZA
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Specialising in mechanical mining equipment design, fabrication, and installation
- Project management duties including planning and execution to ensure seamless commissioning
- Providing standby assistance and emergency repairs to mechanical equipment and machinery during maintenance shutdowns
- Preparing detail drawings and illustrations using draughting instruments and computer aided design equipment
- Modifying and refining designs using working models to address customer specifications, production limitations and changes in design trends
- Coordinating fabrication models
- Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to health, safety and statutory regulations, governance processes and compliance requirements.
Piping Design Draughtsman
Megchem Engineering, ZA
01.2007 - 11.2017
- Specialising in piping design, fabrication and installation including turnaround and shutdown work in refineries and petrochemical plants
- Providing standby assistance and emergency repairs to pipelines during plant and maintenance shutdowns
- Preparing detail drawings and illustrations using draughting instruments and computer aided design equipment, modifying and refining designs using working models to address customer specifications, production limitations and changes in design trends
- Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to statutory regulations, governance processes and compliance requirements.
Plant Process Controller -Gas Reforming
Sasol II, ZA
07.2000 - 12.2006
- Controlling the operation of compressors, scrubbers, evaporators and refrigeration equipment to liquefy, compress and re-gasify natural gas
- Monitoring equipment, performing and reporting on regular unit checks, adjusting temperature and other settings to correct problems and maintain processing at required levels
- Determining the causes of abnormal pressure variances, making corrective recommendations such as the installation of pipes to relieve overloading
- Installing and maintaining equipment according to local standards for hazardous areas, including commissioning complete loading and offloading system
- Building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with other operators and key stakeholders
- Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict adherence to health, safety and statutory regulations, governance processes and compliance requirements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CAD Draftsman Piping / Electrical
CETA
South AfricaSkills
- AutoDesk Inventor
- HVAC/MEP design
- Production line control
- Pressure vessel design knowledge
- Manufacturing process controls
- CAD
- Feasibility review
- SolidWorks 3D models
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Bill of Material (BOM)
Demonstrated Abilities
- Skilled and experienced engineering draughting professional with a solid background in 3D modeling and 2D layouts of parts, components and assemblies, manufacturing and installation designs.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical documentation
- Good written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal, negotiation and liaison skills
- Able to relate to a wide range of people from various cultural, professional and technical sectors
- Solid analytical aptitude with advanced organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills
- Safety conscious with strict adherence to health and safety regulations and guidelines
- Able to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong team player with the ability to work unsupervised
- Displaying a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, with meticulous attention to detail
Qualifications And Certificates
- Piping Design Draughtsman - Apprenticeship
- National Certificate (NQF level IIII) Piping and Mechanical Design Practice CAD
- Smart Plant 3 D
- AutoCAD 2D 2006
- Autoplant Design 2004
- CadWorx
- Full Driver License
Specialist Skills
Mechanical -Mining Equipment Design
- Smart Plant 3 D – Piping Drawings
- Geodesic Domes – Renewable energy
- Water Desalination plants
- Conveyor Design – Mining
- Vessel nozzle orientation
- Vessel pipe support
- Process piping
- Structural and equipment layouts
- Health and safety requirements
- Solar Carport Structures
- Architectural
- Fire and Life Safety
- Acoustics
- Plumbing
- AutoCad Inventor 3D Modeling
References
- David Nally, David.nally@geneire.com, Geneire Engineering and Consultancy
- Ian Roos, Ian@pavilion-renewables.com, Pavilion Renewables, +973 33535376
- Vincent Denga, vincent.denga@sasol.com, Sasol Mining, +27 17 614 3161
- Reginald De Koker, reginald.dekoker@megchem.co.za, Megchem Engineering and Drafting Services, +27 17 620 2200
- Johan Van Zyl, j.vanzyl@sasol.com, Sasol II Gas Reforming Plant, +27 82 785 8026
Affiliations
- 25 Years of Bodybuilding
Timeline
Mechanical Field Engineer
Geneire Engineering and Consultancy
04.2023 - Current
Lead Mechanical & Structural/ Designer
Pavilion Renewables WLL
04.2021 - 04.2023
Mechanical Draughtsman
Sasol Brandspruit Mine, ZA
12.2017 - 04.2021
Piping Design Draughtsman
Megchem Engineering, ZA
01.2007 - 11.2017
Plant Process Controller -Gas Reforming
Sasol II, ZA
07.2000 - 12.2006
Some College (No Degree) - CAD Draftsman Piping / Electrical
CETA
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