Rudi Rossouw

Accomplished and results-driven Senior Engineering Professional with over 20+ years across mining, metals, and heavy manufacturing, leading electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering from design review through execution. Known for steering EPCM and vendor alignment, strengthening technical governance and improving maintainability, safety and delivery across complex capital and operational projects.

Lead Electrical Engineer at Reko Diq Mining (Barrick Mining) (2025-01 – 2026-05)

Represented owner interests across energy, infrastructure, mining, and port operations, overseeing engineering package reviews from design through execution. Note: Departed role following a corporate decision to place the project on a 12-month operational hold due to regional security factors, resulting in a scheduled reduction of resource requirements.

• EPCM & Vendor Management: Directed EPCM contractors - Fluor, PPE Technologies and PRDW, EPC's which includes Wartsila and Siemens and other global vendors across 20 active work packages to ensure total technical alignment with strict project specifications.
• Led multi-disciplinary 3D model reviews and HAZOP sessions to reduce operational risk and improve maintainability.
• Managed assigned feasibility budgets of $1B and tracked planned vs actual schedule performance to control scope creep and project delays.

Manager: Automation Engineering Mods and Upgrades Team at Metso Outotec / Outotec Services RSA (2023-05 – 2024-12)

• Lead a global engineering team by managing schedules, leave planning, and task assignments to meet skill-based demands.
• Track team performance using key metrics to ensure projects stay on schedule and adhere to quality standards.
• Support sales efforts by defining project requirements, estimating labor hours, and creating material lists, enhancing bidding processes.
• Collaborate with customers to provide technical solutions, ensuring project deliverables meet specific client needs.
• Oversee project finances and delivery, with accountability for budgets, project margins and deadlines, improving profits through process optimization.
• Coordinate cross-departmental efforts, including manufacturing and logistics, for seamless project execution.
• Ensure compliance with technical and safety standards for all project deliverables, adhering to industry protocols.

Chief Engineer - Mods and Upgrades Team at Metso Outotec / Outotec Services RSA (2021-08 – 2023-04)

• Increased global project efficiency by 10% by providing strategic technical leadership in resource planning and direction.
• Mentor and advise peer engineering teams, sharing advanced technical knowledge to resolve complex issues and improve overall technical competency across the department.
• Serve as the primary technical consultant for sales teams, engaging directly with international clients to provide expert solutions for high-level technical requirements.
• Maintain accountability for technical project health, focusing on compliance, quality standards and budget discipline throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering workflows by developing strategic processes and technical tools that increase efficiency and project margins.
• Facilitate technical alignment between cross-functional departments, including manufacturing and logistics, to ensure seamless execution from design to site commissioning.
• Oversee technical compliance and safety standards across all engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with both local and international industry regulations.

LCS Support Centre - E&I Specialist / Lead E&I / Customer Support at Metso Outotec / Outotec Services RSA (2015-12 – 2021-07)

• Boosted operational efficiency by 15% coordinating with international LCS technical support.
• Run formal problem-solving sessions (RCA) to find and fix the root causes of recurring plant bottlenecks.
• Apply technical changes and upgrades that directly improve equipment uptime and plant production.
• Monitor and maintain critical E&I equipment to ensure all systems are running safely, reliably and efficiently.
• Work closely with on-site maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex automation and control system failures.
• Support the full lifecycle of technical service contracts, acting as the primary technical point of contact for customer inquiries and equipment issues.
• Contribute to reliability improvement projects by identifying areas where smarter maintenance solutions can reduce downtime and costs.

Electrical Supervisor / Technician at Sublime Technologies (2011-08 – 2015-10)

• Oversee technical compliance and safety standards, ensuring alignment with local and international regulations.
• Lead and schedule a team of 10 engineers, promoting adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Develop and deliver safety training manuals and sessions for technicians and electricians both in classrooms and on-site.
• Manage electrical and instrumentation projects including writing technical requirements, cost estimation and securing budget approvals.
• Strategize maintenance planning for plant shutdowns, creating work instructions to maximize operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Optimize spare parts management, ensuring tools and equipment are calibrated and implementing cost-saving measures on repairs and components.
• Ensure the safety and performance of advanced assets like 16MW rectifiers and 33kV power systems through technical oversight and root cause analysis sessions.

Senior Control & Instrumentation Technician at Columbus Stainless (2003-01 – 2011-08)

• Automation & Control Systems: Maintain and program the plant's PLC networks (Siemens, Alstom, Allen Bradley) and operator interfaces (Wonderware, FactoryTalk) to keep production lines running smoothly.
• Variable Speed Drives: Look after and calibrate various AC/DC drives (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Danfoss) including fixing complex faults and performance issues.
• Maintenance & Fault-Finding: Study equipment needs to create preventative maintenance tasks and write step-by-step guides for finding and fixing faults quickly.
• Problem Solving: Lead sessions to find the root cause of recurring failures in automation, instruments and networks (like Profibus and Device Net) to make permanent repairs.
• Software & Backups: Keep all software for PLCs and drives securely backed up, manage software licenses and keep a record of any changes made to the plant's code.
• Technical Support & Training: Keep engineering drawings up to date and create training manuals to mentor electricians and apprentices on the job.

B-Tech Degree in Process Instrumentation Engineering – Tshwane University of Technology

National Diploma in Process Instrumentation Engineering – Tshwane University of Technology

Matric Certification (Grade 12) – Patriot High School