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I am a seasoned engineering and facilities management professional with a background spanning pharma, aerospace, data centres and large construction projects. I have led maintenance planning, CMMS implementation, safety & QA programs and vendor management across multinational environments. Although classified as Disabled and currently recertified as a pensioner, I remain open to suitable work opportunities. I enjoy training, mentoring, writing and content creation, and I bring strong communication and problem-solving skills to any team. YouTube/ Podomatic content creation and editing.…I am a seasoned engineering and facilities management professional with a background spanning pharma, aerospace, data centres and large construction projects. I have led maintenance planning, CMMS implementation, safety & QA programs and vendor management across multinational environments. Although classified as Disabled and currently recertified as a pensioner, I remain open to suitable work opportunities. I enjoy training, mentoring, writing and content creation, and I bring strong communication and problem-solving skills to any team. YouTube/ Podomatic content creation and editing.

Vossie (J.N.) Vorster

Project Manager, Writer, Video Editor, +4

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I am a seasoned engineering and facilities management professional with a background spanning pharma, aerospace, data centres and large construction projects. I have led maintenance planning, CMMS implementation, safety & QA programs and vendor management across multinational environments. Although classified as Disabled and currently recertified as a pensioner, I remain open to suitable work opportunities. I enjoy training, mentoring, writing and content creation, and I bring strong communication and problem-solving skills to any team. YouTube/ Podomatic content creation and editing.…I am a seasoned engineering and facilities management professional with a background spanning pharma, aerospace, data centres and large construction projects. I have led maintenance planning, CMMS implementation, safety & QA programs and vendor management across multinational environments. Although classified as Disabled and currently recertified as a pensioner, I remain open to suitable work opportunities. I enjoy training, mentoring, writing and content creation, and I bring strong communication and problem-solving skills to any team. YouTube/ Podomatic content creation and editing.

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I am a seasoned engineering and facilities management professional with a background spanning pharma, aerospace, data centres and large construction projects. I have led maintenance planning, CMMS implementation, safety & QA programs and vendor management across multinational environments.

Although classified as Disabled and currently recertified as a pensioner, I remain open to suitable work opportunities. I enjoy training, mentoring, writing and content creation, and I bring strong communication and problem-solving skills to any team. YouTube/ Podomatic content creation and editing.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Afrikaans

Fluent

Work Experience

Writer, Video & Audio Editor, Podcaster at SAFFER Worldwide

July 1, 2018 - Present

Writer, video & audio editor; YouTube channel hosting and posting; building connections with veterans; project work for Legacy Conversations channel and ongoing content creation and publishing.

Service and Engineering Manager at Manepa Medical

December 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Manage day-to-day and long-term scheduling of Field Service Engineers countrywide; manage Service Desk staff; implement online upskill training; handle client issues; annual budget and client contracts.

Reliability Engineer at Veolia Ireland (VIGS) at BMS Swords

November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Complete the VIGS and BMS Maximo Systems O&M Maintenance Compliance Program; PM planning; asset register updates; SOPs and forms review; liaison with vendors for up-to-date O&M specifications.

Freelance M&E Asset Surveyor/ Tech Writer/ Writer/ Blogger at Freelance

June 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016

Short M&E surveys; writing policy and SOP documents for Building Manager; ongoing storytelling and publishing work; developing art style.

Equipment Sign-Off Engineer/ Project Engineer at DPS Engineering

June 1, 2013 - June 30, 2015

ESO Engineer for DPS at Intel Ireland for major Tool Install Projects; design SOW and RA reviews; EHS approval; QA/QC documentation; LEAN implementation; team coordination.

Technical Facilities/ Building Services/ Project Engineer at Aramark (Google EMEA Headquarters)

January 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013

Mechanical maintenance and facilities support across Google’s Dublin buildings; energy management; project works for building fit-outs; liaison with Civils & M&E Contractors; witness commissioning.

Project Management/ Project Engineer/ Commissioning Engineer/ Facilities Manager at Vector-FM (Contract)

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Lead and coordinate teams up to 20; facilities management, project planning, safety & QA; documentation control; vendor coordination; LEAN/IPD concepts.

Maintenance Team Leader / Engineering Technician/ Project Engineer at Takeda Pharmaceutical (Vector-FM)

August 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

Commissioning of utilities, HVAC, clean rooms; maintenance planning; SOP drafting; team leadership; LEAN implementation.

Senior Commissioning/ Engineering Operations Technician at Intel Ireland FAB 24 & IFO Site

January 1, 2003 - July 31, 2005

HVAC and process equipment commissioning; environmental control; shift leadership; ERT and safety audits; training; NOSA/QA compliance.

Senior Sales Consultant at Quenera Distribution

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001

Sales, client management, targets; merchandising; promotions; logistics planning.

Transport Owner/ Manager/ Operator at DD Enterprises

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Fleet management, maintenance planning, scheduling, client liaison, financial planning and tax matters.

Flight Engineer Leader at South African Air Force

January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1993

Flight engineer leadership, training, NOSA/ quality standards, spares management, mobilisation equipment, budgets; project involvement and training packages.