Reckson Makaringe

I have a vast experience in design, fabrication and installation of mechanical works (tanks, pumps. Piping systems and associated structures) with special interest in piping systems. My sound knowledge of the statutory requirements ensure that projects are completed as per planned schedule.

I am highly experienced in: Preparing piping technical specifications, piping calculations, datasheets, design criterion and other documents as required by the project. Review all documentation (design report, P&IDs, Isometric Drawings, ITP etc) for compliance with statutory requirements and specifications. Produce design reports in accordance with project requirements, discipline standards, statutory regulations, good practice and company procedural requirements.

Ability to effectively lead the project installation team and ensure other disciplines are par with progress, Sound knowledge of ASME B 31.1/31.3/31.4, ASME VIII Div I, PD 5500, API 650/560/661 Highly competent with Caesar II (14 years' experience).

And Auto Cad

Plant 3d(10 years) Generate detailed piping stress analysis report, manufacturing drawings for pressure equipment (iePressure vessels, heat exchangers, Airfin Coolers, API tanks), Piping Isometric drawings and Structures

Managing Member - Zimele Engineering

(2011-02)

• Ensure compliance to procedures and design standards
• Ensure that all manufacturing meet the contract criteria and quality requirements.
• Monitor and ensure that final design Data packs are completed within schedule.
• Provide technical support to activities involved in the specification, procurement, fabrication, installation and operation of specified project related equipment and designs.
• Experienced in ASME, BS and API codes and standards,
• Ensure that all engineering designs, bills of material and technical data are completely and accurately documented by reviewing associated engineering drawings.
• Ensure that drawings, design reports, QCP/ITP, welders coding, and all resources are all approved or available before project commences.
• Perform detailed pipe stress analysis, analyze results, specify required route and supports, evaluate nozzle loads to connecting equipment and compile design report.
• Generate detailed mechanical drawings specializing in Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, Airfin coolers, API tanks, and structures.
• Generate detailed piping isometric drawings
• Check isometric drawings are in line with the P&IDs.
• Piping design for new plants, modification and expansion using Autocad Plant 3d to generate accurate model and ensure pipes are correctly placed without interference.
• Design and choose piping supports suitable for the design conditions ie. Guides, hangers and spring supports.
• Ensure piping design is completed within design man-hour and procurement budgets
• Projects costing and estimation.
• Ensure that HSE requirements are mandatory to all employees at all times.

Piping Stress Engineer - MegChem Consulting Engineers

(2009-01 - 2011-01)

• Perform and check pipe stress analysis for both HP and LP systems
• Compile design report indicating all high stress areas, deflections, and applicable loads.
• Evaluate all connecting equipment (i.e heat exchanger, pressure vessels, pumps etc.) for load compliance with relevant standard like API 560 & 661
• Communicates and interfaces openly and frequently with Project Managers, Project Engineers and other discipline engineers to ensure successful coordination of the project.
• Perform reinforcement evaluation at pipe supports and branch connections.
• Ensure compliance with various ASME, API and EN codes and standards.
• Reviews client technical documentation and requirements, issues loads to allow for design of pipe rack components.

Product Designer (Test Engineer) - Bell Equipment

(2007-08 - 2008-12)

• Structural and Durability Testing for Articulated Dump Trucks and Components
• Certification Testing to Local and International Standards.
• Data Logging and Analysis using appropriate traducers and acquisition software.
• Test Jigs Design

Designer Specialist - Transnet Rail Engineering

(2004-06 - 2007-07)

• Lead the Product Development Team when building Pressure vessel prototypes.
• Perform ASME VIII div 1 and PD5500 pressure vessel design calculations.
• Assist maintenance and production with compliance to ASME code requirements.
• Generate detailed manufacturing drawings for pressure vessels and related components.
• Interface with other disciplines and AIA.
• Help with identifying potential project risks and formulate contingency planning.
• Manage the drawing office and project planning

Mechanical Technician - Denel Dynamics

(2000-06 - 2004-05)

• Generate detailed manufacturing drawings and 3D design models.
• Assembly subsystems and perform functional testing.
• Ensure adherence to quality during design stages and production.
• Configuration management system application.

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - University of Johannesburg (2006)