The document provides a curriculum vitae for Herman Victor, including his personal details, education history, computer literacy, occupational positions held, duties and experiences in those positions, and employment history spanning 1978 to the present. It details his 35+ years of experience in mechanical, power generation, and petrochemical engineering, focusing on areas like fuels and chemicals plants, power generation, offshore oil rigs, project management, and filtration and separation solutions.
More than 17 years’ civil engineering experience specializing in construction of Buildings, Bridges, Roads and infrastructure. Have a good experience of construction of structures from piling works to Superstructure including reinforced structure have good analytical, problem solving skills and project management abilities to deliver within time and budget. Experienced working with the world’s leading consultants Halcrow (a CH2M Hill company) Middle East) at prestigious projects including Abu Abyad & Rafiq island development, Zirku , Sarb North & Sarb South Islands Development, Abu Dhabi;. Worked with Nespak (an organization of Govt: of Pakistan)Have ample knowledge of standards and contract documents (AASHTO, BS, ASTM, ACI ) for quality control, contract administration, and resolving valuations and claims disputes with contractor. Have adequate experience of construction of roads, infrastructure and bridges. Have good analytical skill and sufficient design knowledge for reviewing shop drawings and ensuring compliance with contract drawings and design requirements. Extensive construction supervision and contract administration experience including the payment certificates, management of health & safety and management of quality
"While employed as Civil Engineer with Mott MacDonald Abu Dhabi & My previous employers I improved customer relations and developed new clients, which trusted my employers & Industries for a quality product on time and on budget. In addition, I enhanced Mott MacDonald productivity through development and implementation of manpower schedules, which made the team more effective. Furthermore, I streamlined project costs through Quality Aspects by self-performing large portions of the scope of work. Through strong management skills I reduced contract problems through developing solid trust and communication with job owners and sub-contractors, which raised production with less down time. Lastly, with strong work ethics I boosted employee morale though management by example (not being afraid to roll the sleeves up and get dirty and do what it takes to get the job done). Which in effect raised company effectiveness by being reliable and trustworthy."
Punch List Coordinator - (ICAPS Specialist) Onshore/OffshoreRenold Pereira
Having 25 years of experience in Onshore & Offshore EPC projects specializing at Construction/Operation of Oil & Gas facilities, being a part of the core team which is engage in Overseas projects.(in Iran, Saudi, Argentina, Peru & UAE).
Experience in PUNCH LIST MANAGEMENT managing a large team of engineers & coordination with project managers, construction & commissioning team on all running projects and control ICAPS Punchlist items for the ULSC projects to ensure that the Subsystem dossiers are completed on time, by all disciplines, to meet Project Milestones.
Developed a wide range of Technical skills in Assist the Commissioning Team to achieve subsystem punch list clearance as per planning.
I firmly believe that a combination of my Technical expertise and work experience to not only make me ideal candidate but also assets to the company.
Having 20+ experience in both Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Fertilizer, Power Plants and Shutdown projects to develop the data/package such as Scheduling, Progress Measurements systems, reporting and trending and risk assessment for planning and project control. Also having well exposure in Earned Value Analysis, Costing, Budgeting, Risk Management, Fornesic delay analysis and EOT Claims
Seeking an opportunity to work as Mechanical engineer, to obtain and secure position that will enable me to use my expertise and skills as well as my ability to work as a proactive member of a team. I am looking forward to work in suitable environment that would improve my technical skills and raise my knowledge.
More than 17 years’ civil engineering experience specializing in construction of Buildings, Bridges, Roads and infrastructure. Have a good experience of construction of structures from piling works to Superstructure including reinforced structure have good analytical, problem solving skills and project management abilities to deliver within time and budget. Experienced working with the world’s leading consultants Halcrow (a CH2M Hill company) Middle East) at prestigious projects including Abu Abyad & Rafiq island development, Zirku , Sarb North & Sarb South Islands Development, Abu Dhabi;. Worked with Nespak (an organization of Govt: of Pakistan)Have ample knowledge of standards and contract documents (AASHTO, BS, ASTM, ACI ) for quality control, contract administration, and resolving valuations and claims disputes with contractor. Have adequate experience of construction of roads, infrastructure and bridges. Have good analytical skill and sufficient design knowledge for reviewing shop drawings and ensuring compliance with contract drawings and design requirements. Extensive construction supervision and contract administration experience including the payment certificates, management of health & safety and management of quality
"While employed as Civil Engineer with Mott MacDonald Abu Dhabi & My previous employers I improved customer relations and developed new clients, which trusted my employers & Industries for a quality product on time and on budget. In addition, I enhanced Mott MacDonald productivity through development and implementation of manpower schedules, which made the team more effective. Furthermore, I streamlined project costs through Quality Aspects by self-performing large portions of the scope of work. Through strong management skills I reduced contract problems through developing solid trust and communication with job owners and sub-contractors, which raised production with less down time. Lastly, with strong work ethics I boosted employee morale though management by example (not being afraid to roll the sleeves up and get dirty and do what it takes to get the job done). Which in effect raised company effectiveness by being reliable and trustworthy."
Punch List Coordinator - (ICAPS Specialist) Onshore/OffshoreRenold Pereira
Having 25 years of experience in Onshore & Offshore EPC projects specializing at Construction/Operation of Oil & Gas facilities, being a part of the core team which is engage in Overseas projects.(in Iran, Saudi, Argentina, Peru & UAE).
Experience in PUNCH LIST MANAGEMENT managing a large team of engineers & coordination with project managers, construction & commissioning team on all running projects and control ICAPS Punchlist items for the ULSC projects to ensure that the Subsystem dossiers are completed on time, by all disciplines, to meet Project Milestones.
Developed a wide range of Technical skills in Assist the Commissioning Team to achieve subsystem punch list clearance as per planning.
I firmly believe that a combination of my Technical expertise and work experience to not only make me ideal candidate but also assets to the company.
Having 20+ experience in both Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Fertilizer, Power Plants and Shutdown projects to develop the data/package such as Scheduling, Progress Measurements systems, reporting and trending and risk assessment for planning and project control. Also having well exposure in Earned Value Analysis, Costing, Budgeting, Risk Management, Fornesic delay analysis and EOT Claims
Seeking an opportunity to work as Mechanical engineer, to obtain and secure position that will enable me to use my expertise and skills as well as my ability to work as a proactive member of a team. I am looking forward to work in suitable environment that would improve my technical skills and raise my knowledge.
As a Mechanical Engineer in the Oil and Gas Industry, would like to continue to expose to the challenges and latest Technology in this industry and make the best use my education, acquired skills and experience for personal and Organization growth.
1. Curriculum Vitae
Of
Herman Victor
Personal Details:
Surname : Victor
Full Names : Hendrik Hermanus (Herman)
ID Number : 560 630 5038 084
Date of Birth : 30 – 06 - 1956
Place of Birth : Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
Language : English: Speak, Read & Write
Afrikaans: Speak, Read & Write
Drivers Licence : Code 8
Marital Status : Married
Next of Kin : Wife – Christelle Victor
Postal Address : 68 Sandown Road
Bloubergstrand
Cape Town
South Africa
7441
Telephone : Mobile: +27 (0)84 464 2450
Alternative: +27 (0)61 105 0895 (Wife)
E-mail : h.victor09@gmail.com
Passport & Drivers Licence attached below
2. Education:
Matric – Grade 12
Boilermaker/Sheetmetal Trade
Coded Welder
N6 Mechanical Engineering
SASOL Cetrificates for Fuels & Chemicals Management
Hydrualics Certificate
Filtration Engineer
35+ Years Experience of Mechanical, Power Generation & Petro Chemical Engineering
Computer Literacy:
All windows based programmes
SAP R3
Syspro
Pastel
Internet
Email
MS Projects
Lotus Notes
Occupational Positions:
Project Manager
Construction Manager
Snr. Site Co-ordinator
Chief Technical Officer
Regional Manager
Regional Engineer
Contract Manager
Field Engineer
Site Manager
Site Planner
Project Superintendent
Mechanical Superintendent
Mechanical Supervisor
General Manager
Regional Manager
Area Manager
Project Supervisor
General Manager
Workshop Manager
Foreman
Boilermaker / Sheet Metal Worker
Coded Welder
Heat Treatment Supervisor
3. Duties and Experience:
Fuels & Chemicals Plants
Power Generation Plants
Industrial Manufacturing
Offshore Oil Rigs
Contract Negotiations
Marketing and Sales
Project Management & Supervision
Managing Shutdowns & Turnarounds
Planning and Development
Site Planning
Financial Planning
Draughting
Estimation and Procurement
Completion Time Schedules & Graphs
QC/QA
Construction
Fabrication & Erection
Installation & Commissioning
Specialized Pipe work – All materials
Heat Treatment
Filtration & Separation Solutions
Maintenance & Repairs
Pumps
Fans
Pressure Vessels
Tanks
Pressure Tests
Mills
Boilers
Turbines
Compressors
Heat Exchangers
Reactors
Dryers
Conveyors
Silos
Production & Processes
Hydraulics
Machining
Boiler making
Welding of all materials
4. Employment History:
Date: July 2015 - Current
Organization: STEVAL Ltd.
Designation: Project Manager - West Africa
Duties & Responsibilities: Manage Current Projects and New Business Developments
Planning of contractors and sub contractors teams and tasks to accommodate Projects.
Managing and supervising specified scheduled work and staff for Project period.
Ensure all SHE procedures are followed on site.
Report back meetings of all planned and current activities to senior management and
managing times and graphs for completion on scheduled dates.
Assure final commissioning and completion of all documentation as per specified
requirements.
Date: Dec 2014 – June 2015
Organization: Fluor Igoda – SHELL VRU Project - Mosselbay
Designation: Construction Manager
Duties & Responsibilities: VRU Project
Planning of contractors and sub contractors teams and tasks to accommodate set time for
job completion.
Managing and supervising specified scheduled work and staff for Project period.
Ensure all SHE procedures are followed on site.
Report back meetings of all planned and current activities to senior management and
managing times and graphs for completion on scheduled dates.
Assure final commissioning and completion of all documentation.
Date: Aug 2014 – Oct 2014
Organization: Prommac
Designation: Snr. Site Co-ordinator
Duties & Responsibilities: Boiler GO’s
Planning of teams and tasks to accommodate set time for job completion.
Managing and supervising specified scheduled work and staff for shut down period.
Report back meetings of all planned and current activities to senior management and
managing times and graphs for completion on scheduled dates.
Date: 2011 to 2014
Organization: SUPCO – Filtration and Separation Solutions
Designation: Chief Technical Officer
Duties & Responsibilities: Contracts management
System designs
Technical specifications
Site Planning
5. Procurement
Fabrication and installation
System commissioning
Consulting services
Maintenance Solutions
Service Contracts
Summary: The above duties and responsibilities are all linked to the nature of the
organization such as MF plants, UF plants, RO plants, Water Purification plants and general
Filtration and Separation Solutions. Oil & Diesel cleaning and refining.
(In between project)
Date: September 2013
Organization: FLUOR SA Sasol Secunda - Fuels & Chemicals
Designation: General Superintendent - Cold Separation Plant upgrade during shut down
Duties & Responsibilities: Planning of teams and tasks to accommodate set time for job
completion.
Managing and supervising specified scheduled work and staff
for shut down period.
Report back meetings of all planned and current activities to
senior management and managing times and graphs for
completion on scheduled dates.
Date: August 2007- 2011
Organization: Pall Corporation – Filtration and Separation Solutions
Designation: Regional Engineer
Duties & Responsibilities: Contracts management
System designs
Technical specifications
Site planning
Procurement
Fabrication and installation
Systems commissioning
Consulting services
Maintenance Solutions
Service Contracts
Summary: The above duties and responsibilities are all linked to the nature of the
organization such as MF plants, UF plants, RO plants, Water Purification plants and general
Filtration and Separation Solutions. Oil & Diesel cleaning and refining.
6. Date: 2000 – 2007 (broken service 2003 - 2005)
Organization: Germ Africa – Filtration, Lubrication and Oil manufacturing
Designation: Regional Engineer
Duties & Responsibilities: Contracts management
System designs
Technical specifications
Site planning
Procurement
Fabrication and installation
System commissioning
Consulting services
Maintenance Solutions
Service Contracts
Date: 2003 – 2005
Organization: NOAN
Designation: Construction Manager at PetroSA
Field Engineer
Duties & Responsibilities: Fuels and Chemicals Fabrication,
Installation & Repairs including shut down duties
Contracts management
System designs
Technical specification
Fabrication, erection and installation
System commissioning
Maintenance management
Planning and Development
Site Planning
Financial Planning
Draughting
Estimation and Procurement
Completion Time Schedules & Graphs
QC/QA
Construction
Specialized Pipe work – All materials
Heat Treatment
Summary: Fabrication and installation of all pipe work on Unit 27 Acid Plant.
Replacement of expansion joint of Number 3 Reactor
Repairs to all Heat Exchangers including, re-tubing and replacement.
Tank farm repairs
Hot water plant repairs
Water tower repairs
7. Replacement of Filtration Triads on Unit 11 and 14 Synthol Plant
Offshore: Design, fabrication and installation of Blow Down filters on seawater lifting
pump station.
Repairs to Moon Pool, Spider Deck and condensate pipe lines
Repairs to Flair Boom and Derrick
Date: 1998 - 2000
Organization: Midway Two for Billiton Impala Mine – Mining Company
North West Electro Mechanical Systems – Consulting & Design Engineering
For Billiton Impala Mine – Mining Company
Designation: Project Manager
Construction Manager
Duties & Responsibilities: System designs
Technical specification
Fabrication, erection and installation
System commissioning
Maintenance management
Planning and Development
Site Planning
Financial Planning
Draughting
Estimation and Procurement
Completion Time Schedules & Graphs
QC/QA
Construction
Summary: Arrange site meetings for Sub contractors to quote on various projects
Allocate various projects and manage Sub contractors
Upgrade to Acid plant
Repair and replace vessels
Repairs to Ball Mills
Repairs to Tanks and Agitators
Upgrade of UG2 plant
Fabrication, erection and installation of all structural and pipe work
Replacement of all shaker feeder pans at Silos
Replacement and repairs to all conveyors
Fabrication, installation and commissioning of 8 kilometres sludge pipe line
from UG2 Plant to Main Minpro Plant
8. Date: 1994 - 1997
Organization: NOAN for P&H Offshore –
Sambawang Engineering – Offshore Engineering Projects
Diamond Offshore Drilling – Repairs & Maintenance
Oil & Gas Projects – Fuels & Chemicals Engineering Projects
Designation: Project Manager – Various Projects
Construction Manager
Site Planner
Project Superintendant
Field Engineer
Mechanical Superintendant
Duties & Responsibilities: Fuels and Chemicals Fabrication,
Installation & Repairs including shut down duties
Contracts management
System designs
Technical specification
Fabrication, erection and installation
System commissioning
Maintenance management
Planning and Development
Site Planning
Financial Planning
Draughting
Estimation and Procurement
Completion Time Schedules & Graphs
QC/QA
Construction
Specialized Pipe work – All materials
Heat Treatment
Summary: PetroSA offshore Production Platform & Sambawang Engineering
Fabrication and installation of bumper guides for Gas Compression Module
Fabrication and installation of all pipe spools and tie in pipe lines for the Gas
Compression Module being fabricated in Singapore
Complete installation and tie ups of Module and complete pressure tests and
Prep for commissioning.
Diamond Offshore Drilling –
Rig Ocean Liberator & Ocean Victoria in Gabon & Port Gentile West Africa
9. Removal & Replacement Fabrication and installation of all Mud lines and high
Pressure pipe lines 6” and larger.
Repairs to rig legs been damaged by supply vessel
Oil & Gas Projects – Brazil, Mexican Gulf, Portugal & Las Palmas
Removal & Replacement Fabrication and installation of all old and damaged
Pipe lines includes all QC, welding and Heat treatment
Ship repairs on oil cruise liners – Remove & replace Generators, Transformers
and complete welding repairs to Crane base.
Date: 1993 - 1994
Organization: NOAN for Babcock Offshore
Designation: Mechanical Superintendent
Mechanical Supervisor
Duties & Responsibilities: Fabrication, erection and installation
QC/QA
Specialized Pipe work – All materials
Heat Treatment
Supervise all construction and welding
Time management for completion time as scheduled
System commissioning
Summary:
Change over project of the Rig Sedco2 from a Driller to a Seeker all construction of pipe and
structional included to final commissioning.
Date: 1991 - 1993
Organization: NOAN for Babcock at Sasol Secunda
Designation: Mechanical Supervisor
Duties & Responsibilities: Fabrication, erection and installation
QC/QA
Specialized Pipe work – All materials
Heat Treatment
Supervise all construction and welding
10. Schedule management and Site planning for completion time
as scheduled
Systems Commissioning
Summary: Replace Fin fans and repair banks
Open up Reactor clean out and replace catalyst
Repair and replace Nafta pipe lines
Heat exchangers
Repair and replace Pressure Vessels
Repair Tanks and replace agitators
Repair and replace walkway gratings, handrails and stairways
Repair and replace Boiler tubes
General maintenance and repairs of Mills and Fans at Unit 43
Replace motors on the Ash Plant and do general maintenance & repairs
Date: 1990 - 1991
Organization: Genrec at Sasol Secunda opencast Syferfontein Mine for Condor Mining
Designation: Mechanical Supervisor
Duties & Responsibilities: Fabrication, erection and installation
QC/QA
Pipe work – All materials
Supervise all construction and welding
Schedule management and Site planning for completion time
as scheduled
Systems Commissioning
Summary: Assemble and install Leeuwen underground extraction fans
Fabricate and fit Dragline boom as per drawings and specs
Fabricate, install and commission 1200mm Conveyors
Date: 1986 - 1990
Organization: SMX Sasol Secunda
Designation: Magazine Master
Maintenance Manager
Duties & Responsibilities: Dispatching of explosives products to customers
Management of staff, magazines and production schedules
General plant maintenance and repairs
Date: 1978 - 1985
Organization: General Contract work for various Companies
Designation: Boilermaker & Coded Welder
Duties & Responsibilities: Eskom Koeberg – Nuclear Power Generation, Fabrication,
11. Installation & Repairs
Amplats – Mining Company Fabrication, Installation & Repairs
Genrec – Fabrication, Erection & Installation of outside Columns
– Matimba Power Station
Steinmuller - Piping Fabrication, Installation & Repairs
ABC - Piping and Structural Fabrication, Installation & Repairs
Mittal Steel- Structural Fabrication, Installation & Repairs
Caltex Chevron – Fabrication, Installation & Repairs
Summary: I have also worked for the various companies between contracts on the
following Projects:
Eskom Koeberg – Nuclear Power Generation, Fabrication, Installation & Repairs
Harrison & White – Erection and Installation of Oxygen Plant
Bateman – Erection and Installation of Water Plant
Group 5 – Erection and Installation of Water Plant
Hydro ARC - Fuels and Chemicals Fabrication, Installation & Repairs
About Myself:
I am a hard working and focused individual who is generally goal driven and I have good
communication skills and strive to create a win- win situation for all parties.
I am responsible and honest and will be an asset to any company should they afford me
the opportunity.
I work well by myself as well as being a team player as I can adapt to any situation when
called upon or when expected.
I am fairly well spoken and can liase on any level up or down when required.
I have been very fortunate toobtain a very wide birth of knowledge being exposed to
various disciplines with regards to the Petrochemical & Power Generation fields.
Please find attached a feedback report from Pall Europe as a reasonably good reflection of
me as a person with regards to work ethics and behaviour.
12.
13. Feedback Report
Herman Victor
Pall Europe - Jones
This report describes this individual’s preferred ornatural pattern of behaviour. As this is
an assessment of his temperament/behaviour only, otherpersonal characteristics such as
attitudes, self-motivation, stability, emotional maturity, intelligence, etc., as well as skills
and abilities must be taken into consideration when reviewing this report.
This is a very energetic and hard driving individual who has a strong sense of urgency and is
quick to respond to emergency situations. He:
prefers to be constantly active, looks for variety in his job to keep him stimulated and
can juggle many tasks at the same time;
works best under deadlines, driving himself to go full throttle, expecting others to go all
out as well;
seeks change – new approaches and solutions – and adjusts well to organisational re-
structuring;
finds pressure exhilarating.
Very ambitious and achievement-orientated, he thoroughly enjoys competing with others
and being able to tackle tough assignments. He:
is focused on results, goes directly to the heart of a problem to get things done and will
not be distracted from his goals;
thinks of himself as a winner and is comfortable pioneering solutions and overcoming
obstacles;
can accept risks, face resistance, take chances and be accountable for the bottom line;
Readily assumes responsibility for the work of others accepts authority over them and
will fight for success.
Sociable and outgoing, he understands people, sees their points of view and gets along well
with others. He:
is optimistic, trusting and shows confidence in situations involving others;
is persuasive, makes a good impression, enjoys influencing and selling ideas to others;
can usually motivate people because he relates well to them.
Independent and decisive, he is capable of thinking autonomously, using his initiative and
acting on his own. He:
believes his ideas are right and will show a determination to get his own way;
wants to keep at it until he gets results;
is capable of making decisions, standing up against some resistance from others and
sticking to something he believes in.