LOURENCE JACOBUS KOK
Snr Construction And Commissioning Manager
Midvaal
Summary
I am a result oriented, hands-on, senior construction manager with 30+ years of experience in: Mining Electrical engineering Renewable power Petrochemical Oil and Gas. I hold a verifiable record for the successful completion of multimillion dollar projects while keeping costs within budget. I have successfully collaborated with: Project managers Engineers Clients Local officials. I have maintained OH & S standards with a proven record of success in workplace safety regulation. My skills include: Understanding cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables Planning and scheduling of construction activities Strong leadership, team building and motivation Proven ability to read and interpret engineering / technical plans and drawings I possess a strong work ethic
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
KAO DIAMOND MINE LESOTHO
- Maintain, review and execute construction schedules and plan
- Liaising with Project Manager, client and contractors to discuss the progress of the project and address any issues that arise
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to organize the phases of the construction development
- Keep the Project Control Team up to date on progress of present field activities
- Present information for internal meetings regarding the project
- Schedule problem solving meetings
- Participate in: Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, Operations and testing, Final hand-over of the project
VAN STADEN’S MOND (BLUE HORIZON BAY) – METRO WIND
- Manage and supervise the building of utility-scale wind farm, including:
- Roads, Electrical systems, Turbine installation, Other required infrastructure
- Involved with the project from initial development to construction
- Working with the project manager to ensure project is completed on time and within budget
- Supervise subcontractors and personnel
- Confirming that work has been completed according to company, environmental and safety regulations
- System commissioning and final hand over
KIMBALI GOLD (DRC)
- Maintain, review and execute construction schedules and plan
- Liaising with Project Manager, client and contractors to discuss the progress and address issues
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to organize the phases of the construction development
- Keep the Project Control Team timely informed on progress of present field activities
- Present information for internal meetings on the project
- Schedule problem solving meetings
- Supervise subcontractors
Full EPCM Project Earthwork Civils, SMPP
KAO mine
01.2023 - Current
- Full EPCM Project Earthwork Civils, SMPP must take to nameplate C6
THYSSENKRUPP UHDE SOUTH AFRICA
01.2016 - Current
- NATREF
- LPSG Project Natref - Full project RFC Completed
- MEDUPI
- Went to complete the project close-out all TOC items, sorted out design problems and where needed fixed to specification, management of whole TKIS team as well sub-contractors, kept to safety standards, and to internal audits on safety and QC
- EXXARO
- Grootgeluk Stacker – undertook all TKIS EPC management for the construction phase of the project – management of all contractors on site, project undertaken according TKIS specifications and client requirements. Responsible for the site program and all aspects of construction execution as agreed in my appointment letter
- MEDUPI - Hazloc
- Fixed the installation to meet HAZLOC standards, executing all management, undertook all meetings with client according to TKIS specifications -full EPCM
Senior Construction Manager
Lycopodium ADP
01.2015 - 01.2016
- MUROWA DIAMONDS ZIMBABWE
- Maintain, review and execute construction schedules and plans
- Liaising with Project Manager, client and contractors to discuss the progress of the project and address any issues that arise
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to organize the phases of the construction development
- Keep the Project Control Team up to date on progress of present field activities
- Present information for internal meetings on the project
- Schedule problem solving meetings
- Participate in: Pre-commissioning
- Commissioning, start up, Operations and testing, Final hand over of project
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
BR MATOMO
01.2013 - 01.2014
- PV PLANT (ROSHERVILLE) – ESKOM
- Participate in the development of Renewable Energy/Solar PV Systems
- Ensuring project schedules are met
- Installation safety, system commissioning, customer communication and progress reporting
- Acts as the primary on-site leader and manages execution teams, including all subcontractors, on assigned projects
- Develops and coordinates project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects
- Insures safety guidelines and quality control across all project
- Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
DRA
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Analyze project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress and issues to management
- Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required
- Dispute resolution
- Analyze construction contract specifications, terms, and conditions and relevant building codes to determine project requirements
- Ensures timely delivery schedule of materials to the project site
- Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements
- Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques
- Participate in job site final walk-thru and manages the completion of all close-out documentation such as As-Built drawings and system operating instructions; and all project records
- Manages and develops a viable long-term relationship with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors
- Facilitate: Job safety, Plan of the day, Quality control, Security, Progress meetings
- Ensures that subcontractors understand expectations of the project with focus on minimizing change orders
AREA MANAGER
SEDGMAN
01.2011 - 01.2012
- BENGA COAL CHPP (TETE) – RIO TINTO
- Managed construction of 800 T/H coal handling and preparation plant
- Pre-commissioning
- Commissioning, Start-up, Operations and testing, Final hand-over
AREA MANAGER
BATEMAN
01.2010 - 01.2011
- NICKEL MINE (TAMATAVE) – SHERRIT AMBATOVY
- Managed operations between a large acid and lime plant
- Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, Operations and testing, Final hand-over of the project
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
ALSTOM
01.2009 - 01.2010
- TREKKOPJIE (SWAKOPMUND) - ARIVA
- Uranium Mine – EPCM scope. Undertook all construction management on site
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
GRD MINPROC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- SMOKEY HILLS (STEELPOORT) – PLATINUM AUSTRALIA
- Platinum Mine. Undertook all construction management on site
Construction Manager
VHUMBANANI JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN DRA AND TWP
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Thabazimbi – Anglo Platinum
- Execute all construction management duties
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
E & I ENGINEERING
01.2003 - 01.2004
- PROCESS PLANT UPGRADE (OLIFANTSFONTEIN) – CONSOL GLASS
- Construction Manager. Undertook all construction management functions
SUPERVISOR
LTA GRINAKER
01.2002 - 01.2003
- WAX PLANT (SASOLBURG) – SASOL
- Supervisor. Undertook all construction duties on site
SUPERVISOR
B & W ELECTRICAL
01.2002 - 01.2002
- URANIUM PLANT (KLERKSDORP) – URANIUM ORE
- Process Plant. Undertook all construction duties on site
SUPERVISOR
KBR
01.2001 - 01.2002
- HOSPITAL RECONSTRUCTION (BASRA, IRAQ) – KBR
- Reconstruction of damaged pipelines and damaged hospital in Basra
SUPERVISOR
HYDRO ARC
01.1997 - 01.2001
- PETRO CHEMICAL PANT (SECUNDA) – SASOL 1 & 2
Education
National Diploma - Production management
VAAL TECHNIKON
Gauteng, South Africa01-1996
Senior Certificate Grade 12 - undefined
Hoerskool Dr. Malan
Midvaal, Gauteng01-1984
Skills
Hands on Manager that lead by example
PERSONAL DETAILS
- GENDER: Male
- MARITAL STATUS: Single
- DEPENDANTS: None
- CITIZENSHIP: RSA Citizen
- IDENTITY NUMBER: 660622 5061 082
- RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: Saunderson str. 4, Midvaal, Gauteng, South Africa
- POSTAL ADDRESS: Saunderson str. 4, Midvaal, 1961 Gauteng
- CELL PHONE: 084 784 3752
- E-mail ADDRESS: lourence.kok@gmail.com
- DRIVERS LICENSE: Code B
- PASSPORT: Expiry MARCH 2033
Timeline
Full EPCM Project Earthwork Civils, SMPP
KAO mine
01.2023 - Current
THYSSENKRUPP UHDE SOUTH AFRICA
01.2016 - Current
Senior Construction Manager
Lycopodium ADP
01.2015 - 01.2016
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
BR MATOMO
01.2013 - 01.2014
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
DRA
01.2012 - 01.2012
AREA MANAGER
SEDGMAN
01.2011 - 01.2012
AREA MANAGER
BATEMAN
01.2010 - 01.2011
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
ALSTOM
01.2009 - 01.2010
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
GRD MINPROC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Construction Manager
VHUMBANANI JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN DRA AND TWP
01.2004 - 01.2007
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
E & I ENGINEERING
01.2003 - 01.2004
SUPERVISOR
LTA GRINAKER
01.2002 - 01.2003
SUPERVISOR
B & W ELECTRICAL
01.2002 - 01.2002
SUPERVISOR
KBR
01.2001 - 01.2002
SUPERVISOR
HYDRO ARC
01.1997 - 01.2001
KAO DIAMOND MINE LESOTHO
VAN STADEN’S MOND (BLUE HORIZON BAY) – METRO WIND
KIMBALI GOLD (DRC)
National Diploma - Production management
VAAL TECHNIKON
Senior Certificate Grade 12 - undefined
Hoerskool Dr. Malan