Jac Aldous

A dedicated Project Engineer with experience in designing and delivering energy-optimised and water-efficient turnkey and upgrade solutions to the agricultural market in ten African countries. Knowledgeable on the feasibility, sustainability and commercial aspects of agricultural infrastructure, system upgrades and improvements. A history of meeting company goals utilising consistent and organised practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisationsal brand.

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Engagement – Coordination with team members, the client, and other stakeholders to ensure a successful project,

Proposals – Developed and presented winning technical and budget pitches to client board members (R30 Million),

Tender preparation – Prepared tender bids for various agricultural developments (ranging in value from $3 million to $20 million),

Design – Experienced in the design and specification of pivots, micro, drip, and impact sprinkler irrigation systems, the automation thereof and the design of suitably sized bulk water supply systems for these projects,

Commercial – Review of tenders and supplier contracts, management of project budgets, progress-based milestones, and project close-out,

Project Management – Planning and delivery of projects in ten countries throughout Africa,

Site management – On-site coordination of project staff, plant, and oversight to ensure equipment was installed to meet specifications. Real-time adjustments to project timelines and the staff and plant components on-site were made to ensure deadlines were met,

Procurement – Oversaw the selection and procurement of equipment required for schemes sold by the corporate division,

Team Member – part of a three-person team that targets out-of-country work using shared experiences to provide clients with easy-to-maintain systems with the ideas of redundancy built in to allow for on-the-go maintenance,

Training – As part of the on-site commitment, members of the installation and management team were trained in the optimal operation of their system, furthermore, suitable spares packs are supplied, and operations manuals were compiled and left with the client, and

Subcontractor – Supervision and management of sub-contractors and teams, coordinating design and specification of equipment, installation, and after-sale back-up.
Technical Support – Assisted clients with technical support, troubleshooting and
preventative maintenance measure on a variety of systems and applications.