Experienced project manager with a demonstrated history of innovations in the engineering industry. Skilled in Reduction Process (Smelters), Hot Metal Handling, Material Handling, Project Management, Engineering Design, 3D AutoDESK Inventor, Contracts and Negotiation, and Procurement. Manage projects in the smelter industry since the mid 1980’s. Developed several process and plant concepts including slag separation, molten metal granulation, fly ash densification and tapping equipment. I started m working career in 1975 as an apprentice fitter at the ISCOR Pretoria Works. After qualifying, I moved to Samancor Witbank where I worked as an artisan at the material handling and smelter plants. Over 30 years of design experience started when I became a draughtsman and was part of the projects department. After heading the drawing office, I was promoted to Projects Engineer and was later transferred to Silicon Smelters in Polokwane (Pietersburg). I started my own engineering consultancy during 1994 and developed a unique molten metal granulation process working with Mintek. We did all the engineering designs, draughting, procurement and managed the project to completion and successful commissioning.