Murray Chihaba Murray
Plant Design Specialist
Nelspruit
Summary
Accomplished Projects Design Specialist,
Senior design specialist with proven expertise in innovative design solutions and project management. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in user-centered design, creative problem-solving, and leveraging design software. Recognized for reliability and ability to excel in dynamic environments, capable of putting together multidisciplinary plant designs. During the past 8 years I have done successful plant designs for plants worth more than a Billion rand in total.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR DESIGN SPECIALIST
Afrotec Engineering (Pty) Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Multidisciplinary Plant design engineering
- Enhanced design quality by implementing innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies.
- Utilized advanced software tools to create detailed technical specifications for manufacturing processes.
- Developed comprehensive design proposals that effectively communicated complex ideas to clients and stakeholders.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers and vendors, reducing overall project costs without compromising on quality.
- Delivered visually appealing designs that met client expectations and resulted in repeat business.
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and delivering exceptional results.
- Successfully resolved complex design challenges, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills under pressure.
PROJECTS MASTER TECHNICIAN
Sappi Southern Africa
01.2008 - 01.2024
- Project management
- Plant design engineering
- Engineering design calculations
- 3D scanning
- 3D modelling using AutoCAD Plant 3D, CADWorx, and Inventor
DESIGN DRAUGHTSMAN
Hi-Tech Pressure Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Plant pipe work designs
- Construction coordination
- Engineering design calculation
- Machine component design and detail drawings
Education
Professional Certificate of Competency - Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout & Piping Design (EIT)
Higher Certificate - Project Management
Mancosa
(National Diploma) - Mechanical Engineering Design and Draughting technology
Bulawayo Polytechnic
Skills
- 3D modelling
- 3D scanning
- Project Management
- Strategic thinking
- Design leadership
Timeline
SENIOR DESIGN SPECIALIST
Afrotec Engineering (Pty) Ltd
01.2023 - Current
PROJECTS MASTER TECHNICIAN
Sappi Southern Africa
01.2008 - 01.2024
DESIGN DRAUGHTSMAN
Hi-Tech Pressure Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2008
Higher Certificate - Project Management
Mancosa
Professional Certificate of Competency - Fundamentals of Process Plant Layout & Piping Design (EIT)
(National Diploma) - Mechanical Engineering Design and Draughting technology
Bulawayo Polytechnic
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