Wesley De Wet

Site Infrastructure Upgrade – $600K

Lead a site-wide upgrade of Security, Fire, and IT systems across over a dozen buildings, ensuring ongoing compliance with fire protocols on a major hazard facility (MHF) site. Successfully decommissioned outdated fire, network, and security systems, replacing them with modern, upgraded alternatives to enhance reliability, speed, and security. This comprehensive overhaul not only improved operational efficiency but also facilitated the relocation of critical infrastructure to a central building. This strategic relocation served as an enabler project, paving the way for the demolition of an existing building, thereby streamlining site operations and optimising resource utilisation.

CSC Refurbishment – $4M

Represented the client on the comprehensive refurbishment of a critical site structure, overseeing a multifaceted project that included asbestos removal, roof replacement, HVAC and electrical system upgrades, internal structural renovations, and cladding installation. Successfully onboarded and managed a team of 9 consultants, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective communication. Coordinated financial meetings to allocate resources and budget effectively, ensuring project costs were aligned with client expectations. Served as the primary point of contact between contractors and clients, facilitating smooth project execution and resolving issues promptly. Implemented and enforced rigorous health and safety protocols to guarantee a safe working environment for all stakeholders. Additionally, engaged a fire engineer to conduct a comprehensive fire report, reviewed and assessed the seismic rating of the building, and implemented significant upgrades to fire, security, CCTV, and access control systems. The project also involved the installation of five new distribution boards, a new mechanical board, new cabling infrastructure, and the completion of new finishes and fit-out.

Managed the installation of extensive supporting infrastructure, including over 250 meters of cable ladder, step supports, and catenary line supports. This project involved meticulous planning and execution to ensure the safe and efficient deployment of these critical systems, which were essential for future expansion.

Conceptualised, designed, built & commissioned a new Electro-Pneumatic pick and place unit. The purpose of the system was to facilitate the automatic transferal of product between 2 production machines, without the need for manual human intervention. The project was a success, essentially eliminating an operator from the process and it was later duplicated onto the 2 neighboring production lines to maximize production savings.

Conceptualized and deigned a innovative new machine, capable of conveying, heating and powder gluing large quantities of stranded wire products. Flexibility and speed of production were key outcomes for this project. The design included a series of fully adjustable, self-tensioned rope conveyors, a powder glue dispenser and infrared oven. The powder glue was electrostatically charged to ensure complete coverage of the powder glue onto the “grounded” wire strands.

Designed and commissioned a Semi-Automated MIG welding station that is capable of welding various products automatically, in an attempt to get a large order out to a principal customer on time. Once again, the challenge was to eliminate the need for a coded welder and come up with a solution to preform the necessary MIG welding autonomously. The project was implemented in record time and training was provided to the operators and maintenance team.