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Hein Wannenburg

New Plymouth,New Zealand

Summary

Results-driven Engineering Project Manager and Project Controls Manager experienced in working alongside customers, staff, and outside resources to complete projects efficiently and accurately. Talent for controlling costs while increasing quality and developing high-performance teams and systems.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineering Manager

JGP (Seconded to Methanex)
New Plymouth, New Zealand
09.2022 - Current
  • Currently seconded to the technical team at Methanex to provide project engineering management support to the technical team and the technical manager.
  • Responsible as a consultant PM to lead the complex multidisciplinary projects, typically $3m to $10m dollar range from concept through engineering, execution, and closeout.
  • Providing project controls services where other projects needed specific support (Risk Review, Estimate/Schedule Assurance, Engineering troubleshooting)

Project Controls Manager

Jacobs / Worley
Secunda, South Africa
09.2014 - 08.2022
  • New Mine Shaft and Entry Project for Pilanesberg Platinum Mining - Responsible for all project control services (inclusive of planning, cost control, and document control) on the project and all project management functionality (excluding site construction management).
  • Appointed as Project Controls Manager for Jacobs and Worley to manage the Sasol Secunda Gas Production Business Portfolio (with a capital range of $14.2m across 30 projects), and the Water and Ash Business Portfolio (with a capital range of $26m across 20 projects).

Project Control Team Leader

Fluor SA
Gauteng, South Africa
03.2012 - 08.2014
  • Appointed to the Wax Extraction Integration USA GTL Project and the Natref Clean Fuels II Project.
  • Responsible lead for all project control and estimating activities for these projects
  • Typical activities include management of the project controls system, changes on the project, profitability, support with proposals, automation of systems, and leadership in the project team regarding cost management. Weekly and monthly cost reporting to the Client, invoicing, and forecasting to the Client are done utilizing Fluor-specific cost control systems and procedures.
  • Responsible for commercial estimates in the Project Controls and Estimating Department, pricing model calculations, global pricing model submissions, labor hour estimates, and rate workups.

Senior Project Controls Engineer

Hatch & Fluor
, South Africa
01.2008 - 02.2012
  • Hatch: Appointed to Kumba Sishen West Expansion Project. Responsible for all project control activities. Supervised and managed the project controls system, changes on the project, profitability, automation of systems, reporting, invoicing and provided leadership in cost management in the Infrastructure Group.
  • Fluor: Appointed to Client site at Engen Oil Refinery in Durban. Performed and supervised highly complex project control activities for the Engen site-based engineering services contract and coordination between Engen SAP system and Fluor SAP systems for a portfolio of 70+ projects and a project team of 120 people on site.
  • Developed specific tools for the program and served as Functional Group Lead of the Fluor project controls teams in the wider Durban area.

Section Manager - Project Controls

Mondi Business Paper SA
Merebank, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
12.2006 - 12.2007
  • Appointed as Section Manager - Project Controls for Mondi Business Paper SA, which includes IT, Forestry, Merebank paper mill, and Richards Bay pulp mill.
  • Developed, administered, and executed the Capital Management Program for Mondi Business Paper SA.
  • Managed the Project Controls Team for all projects executed in Mondi Business Paper South Africa.

Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Mondi Business Paper SA
Richards Bay, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
10.2001 - 12.2006
  • Appointment as Project Controls Engineer & Project Engineer (Mechanical):
  • Developed and automated the project database that linked SAP and the Business Portfolio Plan
  • Administered the project accounting system and processes
  • Contracts Administration and cost engineering duties for the project department.
  • Project engineer for multi-discipline, turn around related projects
  • Duties included portfolio management, estimation, cost management, planning, forecasting, reporting, change management, procurement, construction management, quality management, safety management and business communication.

Mechanical Engineer (Reliability)

Mondi Kraft
Richards Bay, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
03.1999 - 09.2001
  • Followed an official training program in compliance with the Engineering Council of South-Africa's requirements
  • Oversaw various projects and construction activities
  • Extensive further training as Reliability engineer

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Team leadership & collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Cost Estimation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Controls Tools (PC)
  • Microsoft Office
  • MS Projects
  • Project management tools

Degrees

  • B Commercial (Law), University of Johannesburg, 1991-01-01, 1994-09-16
  • B Engineering (Mechanical), University of Johannesburg, 1994-01-01, 1999-09-17

References

  • Hywel Davies – Technical Manager (Methanex)
  • Werner Schulze - Engineering Manager / Site Manager (Fluor SA)
  • Franco Branca – Lead Project Engineer (Methanex)
  • Danie van Niekerk - Senior Project Manager (Worley SA)
  • Geraldine van Tromp – Lead Mechanical Engineer (Methanex)
  • Leif Warren – Instrumentation & Electrical Lead Engineer (Methanex)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Wood working
  • Cycling
  • Church activities
  • Outdoor activities

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

PMP with PMISA - maintained until 2007.

CMP with South African Council - maintained until 2007.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home option

Timeline

Project Engineering Manager

JGP (Seconded to Methanex)
09.2022 - Current

Project Controls Manager

Jacobs / Worley
09.2014 - 08.2022

Project Control Team Leader

Fluor SA
03.2012 - 08.2014

Senior Project Controls Engineer

Hatch & Fluor
01.2008 - 02.2012

Section Manager - Project Controls

Mondi Business Paper SA
12.2006 - 12.2007

Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Mondi Business Paper SA
10.2001 - 12.2006

Mechanical Engineer (Reliability)

Mondi Kraft
03.1999 - 09.2001

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