Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Junior Project Engineer

  • Education

    • Epworth High School

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      IEB Matric Certificate
    • University of Cape Town

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering Received with Honours

      Activities and Societies: Golden Future Project outreach tutoring, Mountain and Ski Club, Space Society, Gymnastics Society, Ultimate Frisbee - Dean's Merit List and twice recognised as being in the top 15% of the course - Final Year Project: Dynamic modelling of rapid-release clamps for Torsional Split Hopkinson Bar testing (73%)

  • Experience

    • Pressure Die Castings

      Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
      Trainee

      I spent 2 weeks working with craftsmen in PDC's tool room where the casting moulds are made where I learnt to work on milling machines and the lathe as well as smaller machines like the band saw. I then spent 2 weeks in the maintenance department where I learnt stick welding, MIG welding, and brazing, as well as assisting on various maintenance tasks around the factory such as plastic welding a pipe together, repainting a table, and assisting in redoing the insulation for one of the furnaces

    • University of Cape Town

      Feb 2020 - Mar 2020
      Front Desk Assistant

      I was a front desk assistant for my residence, which involved managing visitors to the residence, distribution of cleaning supplies, and managing the gate access. This was to be a whole year position but was cut short due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

    • Up Tutors

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2023
      Academic Tutor

      Tutoring of high school IEB and Cambridge students in mathematics and physical science

    • Renen Energy Solutions (Pty) Ltd

      Dec 2021 - Jan 2022
      Intern

      Involved in a 1 MW Solar Thermal project, assisting in managing and monitoring the plant remotely, ran tests on its performance and involved in developing the Operations Manual for the project. This was achieved mostly through FernTech software and a GSM Commander.

    • Renen Energy Solutions (Pty) Ltd

      Apr 2023 - Oct 2024
      Design Engineer

      Design Engineer involved in a wide range of company activities, including the following:- Project Design - gathering relevant site data and communicating with clients to understand their needs and expectations, selecting equipment, designing the system layout, and quoting on the design.- Project Management - handing over the design to the installation team, managing the project during install, and handing over to the client on project completion.- Project Financing - managed the administrative process for projects that have received funding through Spark Energy Services, and managed the Environmental and Social Management documentation and reporting.-Data Analysis - Assessing monitoring data for potential projects for design and equipment selection, as well as assessing project performance post installation.Other Roles and Responsibilities include developing and streamlining internal Project Standard Operating Procedures, member of the Employment Equity Committee, and member of the Marketing Committee Show less

    • SOLINK

      Oct 2024 - now
      Junior Project Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Continuous Risk Assessment in a Workplace

      Global Learning Services - Accredited Skills & Legislated Training Provider
      Mar 2024
    • Integrated Energy Systems 80 hour Short Course

      University of Cape Town
      May 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amy Johnson
      UCT Plus Bronze Award for 35hrs in elected leadership role University of Cape Town Nov 2022 Recognition of 35 hours in an Elected Leadership role, as part of the Golden Future Project Committee
    • Awarded to Amy Johnson
      Golden Key Invitation - Jul 2022 Recognition of placing in the top 15% of students in the course
    • Awarded to Amy Johnson
      Golden Key Invitation - May 2020 Recognition of placing in the top 15% of students in the course
    • Awarded to Amy Johnson
      Dean's Merit List - Nov 2019 Recognition of academic achievement and is awarded to a student with an academic average over 70%
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Secretary General, Tutor, and Computer Room Manageer

      Issued by Golden Future Project on Mar 2019
      Golden Future ProjectAssociated with Amy Johnson