Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interpersonal, communication and Supervisory skill
Relevant Skills
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Zakeer  Khan

Zakeer Khan

Project Manager / Engineering Lead
Cape Town,Cape Town

Summary

A qualified graduated artisan who has gained extensive practical, technical, business and management experience over a period of 29 years.

Successful track record is thus offered in completing challenging project's entailing solutions for mechanical design and manufacturing to specification in customized applications, research and development, training and developing the ability of others, consulting, liaison and negotiations with customers, administrative and budgetary control. Team leader experience and site installation on major local and international projects.

15 Yrs extensive knowledge of shipbuilding industry from building to commissioning to handover. Recognized for a keen ability to improve design components, increase product and manufacturing efficiency and decrease the constant need for re-engineering. Project management experience with services and repairs.

Excellent understanding of problem solving in electrical, electronic and mechanical as well as hands-on experience.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager Services & Repairs

Damen Shipyards CT
03.2010 - Current
  • Focus on developing various project programs, managing clients (internal & external) and project teams.
  • Develop project protocols and generally strive to deliver project on time, within budget and desired quality.
  • Ensure project communications are maintained throughout duration of project.
  • Coordination of Engineering, Production,Procurement and Logistics departments and the work they undertake.
  • Responsible for team of engineers for all services projects and all services related projects.
  • Plan and coordinate all ship dry docks and related activities.
  • Previous roles : Mechanical foreman, Production coordinator and Ships coordinator.

Project Engineer/Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Creative Graphics Int.
06.2007 - 05.2010
  • Prepare tender documentation
  • Oversee design engineers
  • Head up Research and Development department
  • Feasibility studies
  • Project planning and knowledge of FMEA, and drafting of work instructions
  • Provide designers with technical guidance in part designs

Workshop Foreman

Chapman Engineering
01.2001 - 07.2008
  • Developed drawing packages for assembly following fabrication.
  • Established quality control measures to maintain high standards in workmanship across all projects.
  • Resolved conflict among team members promptly, promoting a cohesive work environment conducive to productivity.
  • Promoted a safe working environment, conducting regular safety training sessions and updating safety protocols.
  • Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
  • Machine building and design
  • Project team coordination (consultants, contractors and clients)

Education

Project Management - Mechanical Engineering

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2008

National Technical Diploma - Engineering Technology

Metal Engineering Training Board
Durban, South Africa
04.1995

No Degree - Engineering Trades, Elect, Mech, Welding.

SASTRI Technical College
Durban, South Africa
05.1992

London City & Guilds - Mechanical Engineering Technician

Industrial Training Board
RSA
02.1989

Skills

  • Mechanical systems installation
  • Engineering design conformance
  • Design modification recommendation
  • London City & Guilds Industrial Technician
  • Performance specifications
  • System malfunctions resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking

Interpersonal, communication and Supervisory skill

  • Highly self-motivated enthusiastic and dedicated to engineering and allied industries
  • Encourage utilization of creativity, innovation, initiative and vision in a dynamic and constantly changing environment
  • Excellent communication skills, able to liaise and negotiate on all levels
  • Develop individuals and teams, foster strategic alliances and networking
  • Ability to identify and exploit opportunities in a business environment
  • Ability to set, monitor and control budgets
  • All round team player with a problem solving attitude and ability to lead through example. Believe in integrity and installing the same in others.

Relevant Skills

  • Software technical proficiencies include AutoCAD, Autodesk.
  • Research and design proficiencies include Finite Element Analysis, Project/Quantification Planning, ISO and safety compliance, statistical/process analysis, on-and off-line test development, manufacturing specifications and design and validation.
  • Active listening and critical thinking skills for determining clients' needs and implementing plans to make them a reality.
  • Excels in teamwork environments where engineers come together to gather information, problem-solve and implement a strategy.
  • Affinity for identifying the underlying principles affecting situations, which leads to less time brainstorming and more time actively building workable solutions.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)

Hobbies and Interests

My free time is occupied largely with cycling and spending time outdoors. Hobbies vary from season to season with playing football, hiking ,cycling and swimming. 

Young at heart and always enjoy challenges.

Timeline

Project Manager Services & Repairs

Damen Shipyards CT
03.2010 - Current

Project Engineer/Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Creative Graphics Int.
06.2007 - 05.2010

Workshop Foreman

Chapman Engineering
01.2001 - 07.2008

Project Management - Mechanical Engineering

University of Cape Town

National Technical Diploma - Engineering Technology

Metal Engineering Training Board

No Degree - Engineering Trades, Elect, Mech, Welding.

SASTRI Technical College

London City & Guilds - Mechanical Engineering Technician

Industrial Training Board
Zakeer KhanProject Manager / Engineering Lead