James Swift

Experience

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  PetroSA

  Dec 1999 - Jan 2000

  Student Vacation work

  Physically investigate the pumps and compressors throughout the plant and gather information on these machines like the type and manufacturer. This info was used to update the SAP system

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  PBMR

  Dec 2000 - Jan 2001

  Student Vacation work

  Performed cycle simulations on the PBMR main power supply cycle and remodelled and upgraded the existing models in EES and verified the output with answers obtained by FLOWNEX. I also Initiated a software database for the company, containing information about all the software used by each employee in the engnieering environment. In further vacation work time, I worked closely with the Control System Engineer to find parameter relationships and analytical results for the PBMR main power supply cycle start-up. I further prepared research proposal for improved cycle simulation with FLOWNEX thermal fluid simulation software by developing turbo machine performance prediction code to be incorporated into FLOWNEX. Show less

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  M-Tech Industrial

  Jan 2004 - Oct 2007

  Simulation Design Engineer

  Worked as part of a team to verify and validate the code that M-Tech Industrial develops called Flownex. Reviewed, updated and developed some of the Flownex turbo machine models. Reviewed and developed simulation models with Flownex for the HTF (High temperature test facility) that is planned/built by PBMR (Pebble bed modular reactor) at Pelindaba Responsible for the modelling of the Reactivity Control System and Reserve shutdown system. Constructed detail models for the pneumatic conveying of solids used in the aforementioned systems.I was also responsible for the Flownex user manual, which is continuously updated with new code enhancements.Involved with Flownex training and other support functions relevant to the code i.e. client support, tutorials etc. Actively involved with developing a marketing plan for Flownex to expand and implement an extensive marketing campaign for Flownex. Responsible for supply of marketing material and support to resellers. Show less

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  Lesedi Nuclear Services

  Nov 2007 - Feb 2013

  Actively involved in the Low Pressure Services project for the Medupi coal fired power station being built at Ellisras/Lephalale. This will be one of the biggest coal fired stations in the world and is estimated in excess of 120 billion rand with more than 34 different contractors. I was involved as technical lead during the tender and negotiation phases and played an active role in securing the LPS contract for Lesedi. I work with a team of around 11 design engineers on this project and report to the project manager on engineering. Activities include to provide inputs into planning and ensure that the team works according to the plan and deliver quality designs. Ensure scope control on allocated designs in accordance with the requirements of the project. Interfacing with client/ sub contractors. Show less As design engineer, I was intimately involved with the design of the balance of plant systems for the Ankerlig and Gourikwa open cycle gas turbine plants. Specifically, I was responsible for the design of the Fuel Transfer system between various tanks from the different sites at Atlantis & Mossel Bay on the Ankerlig and Gourikwa power stations. Perform transient analysis of Fuel Forwarding System to verify control philosophies.Aided in the compilation of the design documents for Fuel Forwarding, Fuel Unloading and Fuel Storage.Also aided in compiling the Fire Protection system design document with inputs from the Fire Design engineering consultantInterfacing between the client and other sub-contractors as well as other Lesedi resources Show less

  • Project Engineer

    Sept 2009 - Feb 2013

  • Design engineer

    Nov 2007 - Aug 2009
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  WorleyParsons RSA

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2014

  Manager of Power - Cape Town

  Responsible for building and managing the WorleyParsons RSA Power Consult Select Sector in the Cape Town area. Technologies would include Renewables, Nuclear, Gas turbines, Coal etc. but with main focus in Cape Area around Nuclear, Gas Turbines and Wind.I link with the national business development lead for Power and follow the national strategy as far as local planning goes.Consult Select looks at the front end business i.e. from inception through pre-feasibility, feasibility and possibly front end design; although once a project is large enough, or moves into detail design phase, it is handed over to the Deliver group. Show less

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  Lesedi Nuclear Services

  Jan 2019 - now

  Project Manager for the Lesedi scope of the Steam Generator Replacement project that is planned for Koeberg Nuclear PP.

  • Project Manager - SGR

    Oct 2014 - now

  • Snr Project Manager SGR

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2024
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  Lesedi

  Jul 2024 - now

  Managing Executive - Nuclear