Chris Meiring

Experience

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  Resonant

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2022

  • Review and approve designs and drawings done by others.• Managing a design team of 3 Engineers and 4 Draughts persons.• Oversee and approve construction works during all phases of project.• Conduct assessments and evaluations of existing structures.• Liaise with clients at highest levels to ensure customer satisfaction.• Perform structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures including full 3D analysis and FEA analysis.• Perform foundation design on various structures including piled, raft and pad footing simulating soil springs. Show less • Lead design teams of up to 2 Engineers and 4 Draughts persons.• Perform structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures including full 3D analysis and FEA analysis.• Perform foundation design on various structures including piled, raft and pad footing simulating soil springs.• Conduct assessments and evaluations of existing structures.• Liaise with clients at highest levels to ensure customer satisfaction.• Perform structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures including full 3D analysis and FEA analysis. Show less Working as a Structural design engineer, a broad range of experience in the field of Civil/Structural engineering was obtained. Site inspections and designs were performed on Industrial sites, Power stations as well as residential structural system designs.• Managing design team• Liaising with suppliers and clients• Structural steel design• Structural concrete design• Structural design piles• Raft foundation design• Technical Report writing• Conceptual and detail drawings• Overseeing 3D scanning and as-built modeling• Preparation of cost estimates and tenders• Review of drawings for construction • Review of Junior engineers' designs• Scaffolding design and inspections Show less Working as a Civil Technologist I was mainly assigned to construction sites to manage and oversee the construction works of Turnkey projects. Being the Resident engineer for the Grootvlei Power station Unit 2 to 4 Precipitator conversion to Fabric filter plant project I had to manage subcontractors and give technical solutions to the on-site problem. From August 2015 to August 2016, I was the Resident engineer for SPX/DB Thermal on the Kusile ACC project where I had to give engineering solutions to onsite construction works. The following experience and skills were gained:• Site measurements of existing structures• Checking reinforcement and form-work• Checking setting out point and gridlines on-site or global coordinate system• Checking alignment of new to existing structures (crawl beam extensions and ducting)• Attend progress meeting on-site with the client• Manage site diary• Responsible for quality control of construction works• Manage resource allocation of construction team onsite• Onsite engineering technical assistance of onsite engineering issues• Design check of suitable modifications to existing structures Show less Working as a Civil Technician a broad range of experience was obtained in the industrial sector. Site inspections and designs were mainly done on Refineries and Power station. • Drafting of civil and structural layouts• Reinforced concrete drawings• Preparation of rebar drawings and bending schedules• Structural steel detail drawings (Workshop drawings)• 3 Dimensional modelling of new and existing structures• Contour layouts• Structural design of access platforms and small structures• Report writing• Site surveying and reporting Show less

  • Structural Engineer, Team lead

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Structural Engineer

    Jan 2018 - May 2019

  • Structural Technologist

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Structural Technologist / Resident Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Civil Design Technician

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Civil Technician

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Associated Engineering

  May 2022 - now

  • Collaborate with structural engineers to develop detailed structural designs and plans for construction projects, including buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure.• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of structural systems using appropriate software tools, ensuring compliance with building codes, regulations, and project specifications.• Prepare detailed drawings, sketches, and specifications using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.• Create and modify structural models using Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.• Conduct site visits and inspections to assess construction progress, identify potential issues, and provide technical support.• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, cost estimates, and project documentation.• Coordinate and communicate with project teams, including architects, contractors, and other stakeholders, to ensure smooth project execution.• Manage and organize project files, documents, and correspondence.• Monitor project schedules, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.• Facilitate communication and coordination between various project stakeholders. Show less

  • Team lead, Building Structural

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Structural Technologist

    May 2022 - Jul 2023