Menzi Nyathi

Experience

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  Sasol

  Jan 2001 - Jun 2003

  Graduate Engineering Trainee

  Engineer in Training

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  Steinmüller Africa

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Stress analysis using Caesar II, design codes used were ANSI/ASME B31.1 & 31.3.• Support lay-out and definition of support type and detail.• Verification of designs, boiler tube and piping layout as well as standard stress tasks.• Liaison with piping designers to correct overstressed lines, and support type and position definition.• Creating CAD drawings.• Participate in bid and vendor meetings.

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  RNE Engineering and Projects (Pty) Ltd

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2008

  Mechanical Engineer

  • Mechanical and piping system design.• Cost of manufacturing.• Manufacturer, vendor and equipment selection.• Generate mechanical CAD drawings for projects.• Design and calculation of vessels, tanks and spheres using CodeCalc, NozzlePro and Compress. Codes used: ASME BPVC Section VIII, AD-Merkblatter, API 650, API 530 and API 560.• Weight and price estimation calculations and mechanical data sheets,

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  KBR, Inc.

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2010

  Mechanical Piping Engineer

  • Preparing TBA, ERW and RFQ documents• Interfacing with vendors and manufacturers• Review vendor documentation to ensure design integrity and compliance with specification and statutory regulations, codes and standards.• Liaising with the drawing office and other departments to ensure design integrity of piping, pressurized equipment and pressure vessels.• PDMS 3D CAD software administration and modeling• Wall thickness calculations and pipe stress analysis.• Pipe support design and specification. Show less

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  K'Enyuka

  Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Piping Designer
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  Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining

  Jun 2012 - Mar 2014

  Hydraulic Piping Designer
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  Alstom

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2015

  Mechanical Piping Designer
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  Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2019

  Senior Construction Supervisor

  Medupi & Kusile Power Station Construction Projects

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  Hatch

  Oct 2019 - Dec 2019

  Senior Construction Supervisor

  Richards Bay Zulti South Project

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  Wood

  Feb 2020 - May 2020

  Senior Piping Designer
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  Khumo Engineering Projects

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Development and review of Finite Element Analysis based designs in accordance with ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 2.• Design verification and client reviews for vessel replacements and modifications.• Piping design and stress analysis of piping systems in accordance with ASME BPVC, B31.1 & B31.3 codes.• Compiling Technical Scope of Supply documentation for replacement or refurbishment of equipment.

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  IS3 - Industry Software Solutions and Support

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

  Presales Solutions Architect
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  ISF Group

  Feb 2024 - now

  Construction Manager

  Managing and overseeing a Construction project ( Waste Heat Boiler Power Regeneration) and also monitoring and directing the activities of contractors and subcontractors from the beginning of the construction project until its completion. Organizing and paying attention to detail to ensure that contractors complete their work efficiently and effectively in strict compliance with time and budget expectations.Ensuring the safety of the construction site by making safety inspections and enforcing safety guidelines and protocols. Working cooperatively and liaising with clients and/or potential stakeholders and update them on progress. I ensure that contractors and staff/workers are motivated and focused. Show less