Andre Swartz
Cape Town
Summary
Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydraulic Services within Oil & Gas, delivering strong project and commercial outcomes. Experienced across all project phases and engineering practices, with over a decade of industry expertise.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
Dormac Marine and Engineering
10.2023 - Current
- Plan, assign, schedule and supervise the work of skilled, semi-skilled and trade assistants on any and all projects
- Define the scopes of work in conjunction with the work list, detailing work methods and procedures
- Liaise with client regarding scope and progress of project
- Ensure that the correct work-teams are put in place
- Manage integrated work teams where necessary
- Ensure that the correct skills are matched to the specific tasks at hand
- Supervise the installation, repair and maintenance of projects
- Supervise labour for maximum productivity
- Oversee performance management, time & attendance and discipline
- Manage and control supplies, material and equipment
- Ensure that sufficient cost control is exercised
- Review and approve routine work- and timekeeping reports
- Maintain standard records
- Review all activities and task risks
- Establish and adhere to safety and work performance standards
- Ensure compliance with all Quality Assurance Procedures
- Ensure that project is closed timeously
- Train subordinate personnel
Senior Project Manager
Global Riser
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordination with engineers, consultants, management, and third parties to ensure seamless project execution and delivery
- Oversee full project lifecycles (Quote / Execution / Completion) – from RFQ to final invoicing on large-scale engineering projects
- Receive RFQ from management and design service solution
- Gather and analyze scope inputs and identify gaps
- Generate outputs and conduct input-output gap analysis
- Perform management review and cost estimation using a PCR template
- Draft and submit quote for approval
- On PO receipt, review costing and issue third-party POs
- Coordinate logistics, tooling, and specialist requirements
- Form project team with Ops Manager; arrange travel and welfare
- Plan and manage equipment, consumables, and shipping
- Prepare and review project/QC plans; lead pre-deployment meeting
- Execute project, manage tasks and team, and track daily progress
- Handle non-conformances and technical queries
- Maintain customer communication and close out documentation
- Support finance with invoicing
- Conduct after-action review and resolve outstanding issues
- Ensure timely delivery of project documentation to the client
Hydraulics Operations Manager
EnerMech Engineering Services & EnerMech Mzansi
08.2017 - 10.2022
- Responsible for the development and successful delivery of the Hydraulics Business Line with regard to QHSE, financial and customer satisfaction ensuring profitability for EnerMech
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Hydraulic Business Line on technical, resourcing, contractual and commercial compliance
- Develop and implement operational strategies and plans for local and offshore Hydraulic Operations
- Tender and Bid lead, responsible for the timely delivery of commercial and technical proposals
- Coordinate regular meetings (weekly) to share and update the progress for the Business Line activities for all Enquiries, Quotes and Jobs; and point out any setbacks emerged
- Actively seek and assist with the Sales and Business Development in identifying new projects in the market, including budgets for next period
- Management of vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring the timely delivery of equipment and materials for Business Line Operations
- Support and develop existing client relationships at all levels across areas of the EnerMech Business Offerings
- Responsible for ensuring that operational activities are carried out in accordance with relevant standards and accreditations including but not limited to – ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO18001 and ISO/IEC17020
Ghana Operations/Project Manager
EnerMech Mechanical Engineering Services Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Note: As this was a new EnerMech Entity in its infancy, my primary role was to use my Existing Local Projects to gain further Commercial Traction
- The role was for a short duration and duties were very similar to my last role above
Hydraulics Project Engineer
EnerMech Engineering Services
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Manage hydraulic contracts and projects from start to commissioning
- Trained and mentored team members on Hydraulic systems, operations, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Collaborate with Project Managers to plan and execute Hydraulic projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
- Provide designs and calculations for Hydraulic Projects with detailed hydraulic schematics or drawings
- Size components and generate a Bill of Materials
- Tenders and quotation preparation and submissions
- Drawing up of operational procedures and manuals
- Creation of risk assessments for each project to identify risks and their mitigation making sure to comply with the local standards required for each specific project
- Assist workshop supervisor in managing the project production processes
- Control/maintain EnerMech records and database
- Provide Engineering support for repair and maintenance activities both in-house and on site
- Customer visits and Business Development
Project Technician
Hyflo
04.2010 - 09.2014
- Project Management of hydraulic projects
- Workshop facilitation and coordination
- Planning of the engineering activities for all assigned projects, and monitor the activities progress in compliance with the schedule
Education
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Engineering
- Complex problem solver
- Commercial Awareness
- Service-focused
- Project tracking
Personal Information
ID Number: 811204 5201 089
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Global Riser
04.2024 - 01.2025
Project Manager
Dormac Marine and Engineering
10.2023 - Current
Hydraulics Operations Manager
EnerMech Engineering Services & EnerMech Mzansi
08.2017 - 10.2022
Ghana Operations/Project Manager
EnerMech Mechanical Engineering Services Ltd
01.2017 - 08.2017
Hydraulics Project Engineer
EnerMech Engineering Services
07.2015 - 12.2016
Project Technician
Hyflo
04.2010 - 09.2014
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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