Matthews Sepato
Project Engineer
Mafikeng
Summary
Project Engineer with 17+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, and Infrastructure sectors. Forged an innovative document control framework that used block chain technology to guarantee document authenticity. Revamped Quality Control Plans, integrating vast client-mandated hold points, reducing inspection delays and rework by 20%. Orchestrated communication between design engineers and site teams, leading to zero critical rework orders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Engineer / QA/QC
PV Plant – Renewables
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Expedited drawing revisions by immediately redlining construction documents based on field changes, facilitating a 20% faster turnaround on material orders and minimizing project delays.
- Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
PROJECT ENGINEER
BD CREATIVE
01.2008 - 01.2024
- Meeting client deadlines and maintaining strict adherence to project scopes and budgets.
- Cultivated a collaborative learning environment that enabled junior personnel to identify findings to fix the three biggest causes, Client objectives and performance issues.
- Trimmed turnaround time during critical shutdown and maintenance procedures across client sites by 10%, directly impacting plant productivity even during scheduled downtimes.
DRAUGHTSMAN & ESTIMATOR
Electrical and Mechanical Consultants
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Guide on-site contractor activities to ensure alignment with project specifications and timelines.
TRAINEE TECHNICIAN – EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT
Komatsu Equipment
Gauteng
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Mastered preventative maintenance schedules for Komatsu machinery, executing inspections, lubrication, and component replacements that increased equipment uptime and supported project timelines, resulting in zero critical failures.
- involved in Machine research failure and report writing
Education
Construction Management Course -
UCT
01.2023 - 01.2024
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Pretoria University of Technology
01.1999 - 01.2002
Advanced Project Management Course - undefined
University of Northwest
01.2008 - 01.2009
Matric Certificate - undefined
Letsatsing Science High School
Skills
Project Planning Tools
Cost Estimation Practices
Resource Optimization Methods
Risk Identification
Quality Assurance Techniques: QA/QC I
Technical Problem-Solving Approaches
Material Tracking Systems
Engineering Expertise
Mechanical Systems
Shutdown Operations
Construction Management Strategies
Coaching and Mentoring
Contractor Oversight Methods
Professional Attributes
- Deep understanding of occupational health and safety protocols and compliance requirements.
- Maintained composure and focus during peak periods, processing vast number of Job Cost estimates and customer requests daily, exceeding team targets by 15% and earning the highest customer satisfaction rating.
- Championed ethical decision-making on projects, receiving commendations from senior management for dedication to maintaining the highest standards of integrity; fostered a culture of transparency and accountability.
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- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
Affiliations
sacpcmp
Timeline
Project Engineer / QA/QC
PV Plant – Renewables
01.2024 - 01.2025
Construction Management Course -
UCT
01.2023 - 01.2024
PROJECT ENGINEER
BD CREATIVE
01.2008 - 01.2024
Advanced Project Management Course - undefined
University of Northwest
01.2008 - 01.2009
DRAUGHTSMAN & ESTIMATOR
Electrical and Mechanical Consultants
01.2006 - 01.2007
TRAINEE TECHNICIAN – EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT
Komatsu Equipment
01.2002 - 01.2004
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Pretoria University of Technology
01.1999 - 01.2002
Matric Certificate - undefined
Letsatsing Science High School