I have been working on Exxaro Mine in Limpopo for the last 6 years in the Project Team.We have worked with Multi-Discpline projects over the 6 years. Duties that we have to dois progress reports weekly or monthly. S-Curves and Histrograms per project set up theMaster schedule and update daily and weekly.
Project Planner, Redis Construction Afrika (PTY) Ltd
In this role I was a Project Planneron Multi Discipline project where i worked on Primavera P3, Resource Loading was done by myself as well as the Supervisors. I worked closely with Material Control as to see what stock had been brought to site and what else was needed to order to complete the Project.
I was Project Planner on a Multi Discipline Projects, I Worked on Primavera P3 and MSP, Resource loading wasdone by myself. Weekly updates on P3 and MSP were done. I Also worked withe Procurement Office to get a better understanding of the procurement process as well as placing of orders and arrangement of shipment of good the Middle Africa.
Project Planner, Wade Walker on GMEP Grootegeluk Mine in Lephalale.
In this role I worked on Primavera 6, responsible for Resource loading was done by myself as well as the development and updating of Histrogram, S-Curves and Look-A-Heads. I used P&ID's to update and to follow progress.
Current Position : Project Planner , Exxaro Grootegeluk Coal Mine
In this role my duties include Microsoft Projects Scheduling, Forecasting, Resource Loading and Earned Value. There is close cooperation between the Project Manager and myself. Weekly deliverables include Histrograms, S-Curvesand Look-A-Heads.
Competencies Development:
In my positon as Project Plannerat Exxaro I'm faced with many challenges which require from me sevaral Competencies.
We have developed Software, aimed specifically at the Pipe Fabricator and/or Pipe Erector.
This software allows for most resources within an organisation to enter data from the ISO drawing, accuratly and timeously. With multiple users on our web-based platform, we can enter huge volumes of data in a seamless and structured mannor
The software generates every activity, adds resources, time, linkages, equipment used etc that is imported into scheduling software (such as MS Project) via an Excel file / map.
Responsible for managing Project Controls Department. Project Control Lead for SAPREF (South African Refinery Joint Venture between Shell & BP. Fluor Contract with SAPREF is to provide Long Term Technical Services Agreement. Scope of work and Services is to provide Engineering Consultancy for all phase of FEL (BOD,BDP, BDEP, EPCm) services. Manage CAPEX/REVEX budget, from Conceptual Phase up to Construction Management from Pre-Shutdown and Shutdown execution. Manage Project Controls team in on site and interface with SAPREF counterpart on a daily basis.
Over 25 years of progressive responsible experience in Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED (Front End Engineering & Design), EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction), EPCm, Maintenance and Project Management Consultancy Services. 18 years experience in the management and control of large scale industrial projects in the Oil and Gas Industry.