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Garth Wilson

Garth Wilson

Civil Engineer And Manufacturer Data Author
East London,EC

Summary

Dedicated engineering professional with 18 years experience and a history of meeting company goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable with a track record of successfully managed projects, with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and contribute to client satisfaction.

Over the past year have embarked on a career change journey, with the goal of becoming a technical writer/editor. Work experience gained while working remotely for NBS in the UK as a Manufacturer Data Author has honed attention to detail and sensitivity to customer needs. Critical thinking and a strong passion for mathematics and the physical sciences, with a desire for continual learning.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Manufacturer Data Author

NBS
Newcastle upon Tyne (100% Remote Work)
05.2021 - Current
  • Authoring of products to NBS standard and establishing templates.
  • Utilize civil engineering experience in classification of products to Uniclass 2015 and CAWS classification systems.
  • Evaluate and moderate product information submitted by Manufacturer customers.
  • Evaluate and review peer work for quality assurance and providing mentoring.

Associate Engineer

Aurecon (Zutari)
East London
08.2017 - 04.2021
  • Led full project lifecycle efforts for major roads, bulk water and sanitation projects.
  • Authored technical reports for each phase of design and compiled tender documentation and project specifications.
  • Assisted emergency management agencies with disaster response and damage assessment reports to promote humanitarian aid for Department of Roads and Public Works.
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
  • Reviewed and corrected work of 11 entry-level engineers and 6 mid to senior engineers.

Office Manager and Associate Engineer

Kantey & Templer
Port Elizabeth
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance.
  • Increased turnover by factor of 4.
  • Sourced vendors for project technical investigative needs, compiled and negotiated contract agreements.
  • Review and edits for all technical documentation deliverables.

Lead Engineer

Aurecon (Zutari)
East London
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets and cost imperatives for multiple design teams.
  • Review and edits to all project technical documentation and established office templates.

Road Engineer

HHO Infrastructure Engineers
Johannesburg
04.2012 - 07.2013
  • Conceptual design documentation for bus-depots as part of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) expansion for city of Johannesburg.

Civil Engineer

WSP Civil & Structural Engineers
Johannesburg
06.2011 - 04.2012

Lead Design Engineer

Aurecon
Gaborone
03.2007 - 06.2011

Design Engineer

Aurecon
Dubai
12.2006 - 02.2007

Engineer

Aurecon
Cape Town
02.2002 - 11.2006

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
01.1997 - 12.2001

Skills

Technical documentation

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Software

Microsoft Suite

NBS Source

BST Financial System

AutoCAD

Civil Designer

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Manufacturer Data Author

NBS
05.2021 - Current

Associate Engineer

Aurecon (Zutari)
08.2017 - 04.2021

Office Manager and Associate Engineer

Kantey & Templer
07.2015 - 07.2017

Lead Engineer

Aurecon (Zutari)
08.2013 - 07.2015

Road Engineer

HHO Infrastructure Engineers
04.2012 - 07.2013

Civil Engineer

WSP Civil & Structural Engineers
06.2011 - 04.2012

Lead Design Engineer

Aurecon
03.2007 - 06.2011

Design Engineer

Aurecon
12.2006 - 02.2007

Engineer

Aurecon
02.2002 - 11.2006

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Cape Town
01.1997 - 12.2001
Garth WilsonCivil Engineer And Manufacturer Data Author