Experienced mechanical engineer, passionate about three E’s; Engineering, Economics and the Environment, seeking a senior level role in consulting. Career Profile • 19 years of experience in mechanical mining engineering and 9 years of involvement in the techno-economic modelling and valuation of energy, mining and processing projects across multiple assets worth up to USD 2 billion (Real terms). • Clients range from small entities to listed corporations, consulting companies and government entities. o Contributor to converting to efficient technologies and methodologies in operations of high profile multinational mining leaders, saving up to a minimum of USD 4 million annually (Real terms). • Broad-based understanding and execution of various levels of studies for engineering, estimating and valuations, trade-off analyses and optimization saving up to USD 5/tonROM. • Securing cost effective project selection through commodity knowledge of PGMs, gold, coal, base metals, ferrous metals, diamonds, steel and cement. • Environmental and energy solutions including renewable and new energy roadmaps, carbon mitigation analysis and energy management as part of integrating environmental economics into mineral economics. o Specialised service provider to attain compliance and to rescue companies from closure. o Engineering advisory roles on renewable and new energy projects. • Presentation of corporate training courses delivered internationally in project and operational finance in mining and energy. • Publications in mechanical and mining engineering journals and presentation of papers at international conferences. Professional achievements • Developed an extensive techno-financial model to rank hydrogen pathways based on energy market dynamics. • Constructed a comprehensive analytical decision making tool for national renewable energy deployment for mining and processing unit processes. • Compiled business cases to save marginal operations from closure. • Working on strategic intents with chief officers for company repositioning options and exit solutions for (major) Shareholder analysis. • Established selection methodologies to save time and money for underground tonnage production. • Subject-matter expert in an arbitration case on contractual dispute over energy savings and fuel performance between Gold Mining Major Company and Energy Provider. • Delivering follow on work for repeat clients from concept to operational status. • Fellowship award as Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineers Australia. • Media profile as an African Climate Reality Leader. • Mentoring young engineers on their career path.

Skills

• Engineering & Architecture
• Other - Accounting & Consulting
• Management Consulting