1. Andries Dippenaar
116 Garnett Street, Raureka, Hastings
Work History
1999 – 4 October2013Retired Design Draughtsman Heinz Watties, Hastings
Achievements:
• Excellent ability to develop detailed and accurate design drawings and specifications
from initial concepts to final drawings for small and large-scale complex projects to
correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems at Heinz-Watties
• Re-engineered and designed the $5.7m replacement of all non-earthquake compliant
mild steel structures in the Frozen Vegetable processing plant. Ensured all new stainless
steel structures were code compliant, ‘fit-for-purpose’ and hygienic which lead to the
modernization and upgrading of production lines and equipment.
• Provided the drawings and support on the $4m relocation, design, installation and
commissioning of a jam kitchen from the Cottee’s jam site in Australia to the Hastings
site
• Provided primary assistance for the design and layout, pricing, installation and
commissioning of a new $5m beetroot processing line at the Hastings site
• Assisted on the design and implementation of a new $3m automated pet food pouch
filler project, which included new building extensions and all civil works.
• Proven ability to coordinate with and consult with a variety of engineers, management
and contractors to design, lay out and detail components and systems to resolve
mechanical and structural design problems to NZ Standards
• Able to accurately review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas and
related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and the
instructions to be followed by contractors
• Established reputation to develop accurate and meticulous drawings which provides a
platform for cost-effective tenders and quotes on a consistent basis
• Ability to use CAD software to lay out and draw accurate schematic, orthographic or
angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems and
machines
• Ability to discuss with clients and engineers to review schematics and answer questions
relating to drawings and implementation
1996 – 1999 Design Draughtsman McGuigan Syme Chilcott Ltd, Auckland
Achievements:
• Worked as a CAD operator preparing structural plans and details for a largevariety of
concrete and steelframed industrialand commercial buildings
• Strong ability to analyse projects and detail the elements accurately and practically

2. • Built effectiveworking relationships with Engineers or Architect draughtsmen
• Proven ability to work in an unsupervised and conscientious manner
1993 – 1996 StructuralTechnician Campbell, Bernstein and Irving Engineers
Durban, South Africa
• Prepared layout drawings and detailed structuralsteelwork and reinforced concrete
structures
• Provided quality control on building extensions at AlusafAluminiumSmelter and the pulp
mill extensions and new effluent pipe project at Sappi Saiccor
1991 – 1993 StructuralDraughtsman Techserve, Durban,South Africa
• Design and detailing of a sugar mill plant and equipment
1988 – 1991 StructuralDraughtsman Campbell, Bernstein and Irving Engineers
Durban, South Africa
• Detailed structuralsteel and reinforced concrete structures including the quality control
inspection on structures
1971 – 1988 StructuralDraughtsman Various employers, South Africa
• Provided drawings on various structural steeland mechanicalprojects
Education andTraining
• National TechnicalCertificates IIIand IV
Interests
• High quality audio systems
• Rock hounding
Referees
Anthony Bennett GrahamDanes
Capital/Project Engineer Project Engineer
Heinz Watties, Hastings Heinz Watties, Hastings
027 255 2553