Albert Knipe

Experience

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  Urbantonic

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2018

  Waitstaff & Barstaff

  Urbantonic – Events SimplifiedPosition: General Event Management and Service Staff; November 2015 – January 2018 Job Description / Tasks:• Physical setting up of a catering venue.• Waitering at various large functions and events.• Bar tendering.• Occasional supervising of waiters.Skills Acquired:• Learning practises of high-quality hospitality. • People Knowledge (different religion, race, age etc).• Conflict Solving Skills• Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills• Good Communication Skills• Understanding of Team Management. Show less

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  Vodacom

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Vacation Student

  Vodacom South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Techno Centre BellvillePosition: Vacation Experiential Student; 13 June 2016 – 27 June 2016 (IRS: 98626264)Reporting Line Manager: Guillaume Olivier, Manager NMG Core Performance ManagementJob Description / Tasks:• Gain experience in the day to day operations of the Vodacom Network in the Network Management Group with focus on Network Performance Management.• Understand the technology on which a mobile network is based.• Observation and exposure to OSS (Operational System Support) Systems and CEM (Customer Experience Management) Processes/Tools. (Information undisclosable – NDA signed)• Basic Programming Skills using Java.• Gain knowledge on how Vodacom monitors activities in the network and processes followed during upgrades, maintenance and restoration on failures. (Information undisclosable – NDA signed)• Introductory knowledge through computer-based training on Mobile Radio and Transmission equipment, masts, antennas, radio frequency.Skills Acquired:• Experience on how to prepare and present details of a finished project in a corporate environment.• Communication and problem-solving skills as well as the correct procedure to escalate suggestions to management.• Basic Programming Logic using JavaSpecialist Courses/Training Completed:• Introduction Telecoms• Cellular Radio Basics• GSM Introduction• Radio Fundamentals• RF Transmission and Reception• Data Concepts and Transmission• Access Techniques• Introduction Java EE6• Java SE7 Introduction• Java SE7 Fundamentals• Java SE7 Operators Show less

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  Sasol

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  Vacation Student

  Sasol Fuels, Application Centre Energy Technology – Capricorn ParkPosition: Vacation Experiential Student; 28 June 2016 – 31 June 2016 Job/Task Objectives:• To gain knowledge on how various engine types perform with certain additives, in which circumstances the engines are working and performing optimally. (Information undisclosable – NDA signed)• To gain knowledge of impacts and aftereffects on using fuels of incorrect grades and outside of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specification. (Information undisclosable – NDA signed) • Attend a meeting where a supplier was briefed from a design specification report on a facility that needs to be built to store, distribute and handle different types of gasses and containers.• Attend a meeting where monthly planning and target setting was done by the division.Skills Acquired:• Learning, exposure and compliance to the HSE Policies and Procedures of the company during my period of work.• Basic understanding of engine Dyno and Bench Testing.• Use of the General Engineering Specifications Manual, calculating a suitable pipe size and thickness to transport gas safely throughout a building.• CAD drawing skills acquired through drawing a new nozzle prototype for fuel pumps, under the guidance of a Design Engineer (PhD), building on existing classroom training of the university. Show less

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  HG Molenaar

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Vacation Student

  H.G. MOLENAAR & CO. (PROPRIETARY) LIMITED - PaarlPosition: Vacation Experiential Student; 19 June 2017 – 7 July 2017 Job/Task Objectives:• Logistical reorganization and sorting of current spare parts and modules in storing facility to comply to new user requirement specification by management to ease their acceptance and issuing of items in the future.• Perform Deburring on machined parts in the production facility to comply to final manufacturing standards, ready for quality control.• Observation and exposure to Quality Check Division (ensure products comply to specific measurements and tolerances)• Overlook/Job-shadow design engineer redesigning a part for better functionality on a Plastic Packaging Machine. • Work in assembly facility – assembled different parts into production units.• Work in metal fabrication facility – where individual parts are manufactured.Skills Acquired:• Briefing of the HSE Policies and Procedures of the company and issued with HSE gear and demonstrated how to wear, during my period of work.• Extensive knowledge on Deburring machined parts, through various techniques using power tools to old traditional by hand methods.• Basic Operations of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinery.• Basic knowledge of operations in Quality Check Division.• Reasonable knowledge assembling metal fabricated parts, basic tack welding with TIG welding machine, alignment of metal parts, use of drawing packs to assemble items, different techniques to clamp various types of metals and worked with automated crane system to align large parts.• Basic knowledge of metal fabrication mainly straightening and assembly by means of hydraulic presses and TIG welders.• Learned to observe experienced engineers tackling a design problem by making small adjustments rather than a full or complete redesign. Show less

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  RFID Experts

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Vacation Student

  RFID Experts Africa (Pty) Ltd - Durbanville HillsPosition: Vacation Experiential Student; 18 June 2018 – 13 July 2018 Job/Task Objectives:• Gain experience in the application of RFID technology in the agricultural market to reduce the cost of labour and increase efficiency and accuracy.• Gain experience in the designing and manufacturing of automated agricultural equipment in the development, prototype and production phase.• Perform research on management request into new projects and business concepts as required in the practical work experience period.Skills Acquired:• RFP’s (request for proposals) from various vendors and compiled report for management perusal on moulding and supply options for a housing to accommodate control panel of an automated livestock feeder.• Experience in new product development for a prototype livestock feeder includes; component and board wiring, spacing and placement optimization, service and maintenance access provisioning, assembly, commissioning and UAT (user acceptance testing).• Compile BOM (bill of materials) for manufacturing and assembly of livestock feeder.• RFID unit/reader and antenna selection and planning for livestock and human counting and control. Including using test instruments such as a portable ISO RFID reader APR500.• Work desk/space optimization; constructed a cable drum assembly and compressor hose storage drum. Used scrap material and performed welding tasks in person.• Measure and provide mock-up of a generic sheep dipping machine.• Experience in assembly includes control board and panels, pneumatics, electrical, electronics and RF (radio frequency) on the product lines; StudMaster (Sheep Autodrafter), Heifer Drafter (effective heifer grooming) and Calf Drafter (calf management), commissioning and UAT (user acceptance testing).• Compilation of livestock tag design and execute laser printing with Eliotech laser marker. Show less

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  Vodacom

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  Vacation Student

  Vodacom (Pty) Ltd – Vodacom Techno Centre - BellvillePosition: Vacation Experiential Student; 10 January 2019 – 26 January 2019 (IRS: 98626264)Reporting Line Manager: Johannes Grobler, EHOD LogisticsJob Description / Tasks:• Gain experience in the day to day operations of the Vodacom Network in the Network Operations Centre (NOC) with focus on Environmental Alarming, after installation and commissioning of a new Raptor Site Controllers via Commander from the vendor IoT.nxt.• Environmental Alarm Auditing for a specific site/location in the Western Region, installed in early December 2018.Skills Acquired:• Problem Analyses and Troubleshooting using Nokia NetAct, IBM Netcool and IoT.nxt Commander.• Liaison with regional field operations teams and participation on site for checks, tests and rectification to restore hardware.• Working across multiple teams within a Network Operations Centre (NOC) and a regional maintenance field force to maintain and resolve environmental alarm and event issues, dispatching the correctly skilled technician pertaining to the specific failure.• Site/Location temperature and cooling optimization to reduce power usage collectively across air conditioners and free cooling fans vs. heat generated by telecommunications equipment. • Provided formal feedback in the form of an engineering student report regarding the experiential findings during the work period, containing information on the operational implementation, performance and design of the product. Show less

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  3C Metal

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Project Engineer
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  GasCon ADO Southey Holdings (Pty) Ltd

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

  Responsible for managing all Project Lifecycle activitiesManaging client enquiries and creating bids for new projectsForecasting project timelines and milestonesCreating quotations for clients on projectsObtaining material and resource quotations in line with project timelineGenerating detailed technical procurement schedules for all products; materials and services in accordance with client requirements as well as various standards – Internal, ASME, ASME-U, EN, ISO, etc. Engaging with subcontractors for various components and processesBOM generation, inventory management on all project materials. Managing a team including draughtsman (SolidWorks), Professional design engineer, Document controller, Quality manager, Welding specialist and Technical Buyers for all activities in the project timelineDesign validation and detail drawing sign-offEngagement with 3rd party AI services - Bureau VeritasCoordinating project execution activities and resourcesInvoicing (SYSPRO) and project close-out activities including post-project documentation and Data Book in line with client requirements. Logistics and transport coordination to local and international customersResponsible for material usage forecasting and cryogenic material stock control Show less

  • Cryogenics Manager

    Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Project Engineer

    Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
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  IoT.nxt

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Project Manager

  Responsible for the project management of IT related projects to achieve project objectives within the constraints of time, budget, quality and performance.Build and manage the end-to-end project plan, and monitor/report progress. Effectively manage scope and dependencies. Identify risks and issues and proactively resolve/mitigate them. Ensure that the project is delivered to time, cost and qualityEnsure that business outcomes are defined, approved, and delivered. Be responsible for benefits realisation, and ensure that benefits are delivered in the best way possibleEnsure strong governance processes are maintained (project management, change management, deployment) in the timeous execution of projects. Conducts risk assessments for projectsManage and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure ongoing engagements Ensure that the project management approach delivers relevant, revenue enabling results at all times Focused on supporting the Programme team to successfully implement and embed an innovative new agile delivery methodology within Three's data and analytics function, in collaboration with the broader businessSupport relevant Programme manager/ Head of PMO in the overall successful delivery of the Programme Show less

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  M&S Logistics Ltd.

  Apr 2023 - now

  Project Sales Engineer