Jacques Raath
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
A passionate mechanical engineer with extensive experience in restoring stormwater ponds, lakes, and rivers in New Zealand. Skilled in designing and building water filtration systems, demonstrating significant mechanical expertise and innovative problem-solving capabilities. Currently achieving an A average in a BSc Mechanical Engineering program while actively gaining three years of work experience in the water industry, including management roles across various engineering functions. Aspiring to pursue a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an Advanced Diploma in Project Management or Environmental Science to further enhance project management and sustainable practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Temple Water LTD
01.2023 - Current
- Assisting the design team with Inventor drawings and assemblies
- Various designing tasks, from designing parts, to designing 140 000L/day filtration assemblies
- Tasked with designing, obtaining quotes, and re-designing different material selections for a specific component of $4 million project.
- Hands-on experience in the workshop, reading design plans and building the filtration systems
- Managed workshops, assisted with design, and oversaw assembly and installation processes.
On Field Technician and Bioremediation Dosing Hand
Raath and Associates
01.2023 - Current
- Preparing user manuals and providing technical assistance for on-site staff members
- Calculating NPSH for pumps, installing and priming pumps
- Part of the sales team to get wastewater treatment projects across the line
- I am also actively involved in internationally patented and awarded wastewater treatment technology
Youth pastor and primary school mentor
Doxa Deo
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Building relationships with teenagers and guiding them through emotional and spiritual hardships
Carer
Mana People
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assigned to care for a person with special needs that was diagnosed unfit for social interaction due to his anger rage outbursts
- I developed my skills in conflict resolution and communication
- Maintained composure and patience in high-stress situations.
Health and Safety Manager
Construct Civil LTD
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepared all the SiteSafe and SHE PREQUAL certifications for the company
- The company enriched me with a SiteSafe and conflict resolution courses
- I was the mediator for all the on field teams
Education
Bachelor of science - Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology
true11-2025
IEB high school diploma - distinction
Helpmekaar Kollge
Johannesburg, South Africa11-2020
Skills
- Autodesk Inventor - Part design and model assembly
- C-Language Coding
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MATLAB - Simulating Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
- Project Management
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Construction, Testing, and Commissioning of Water Industry Plant and Equipment
- Health and Safety management
- Critical and Strategic thinker
- Optimistic problem solving
- Leadership
- Disciplined
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Time management
Work Rights
- Australia Permanent Resident Visa.
- New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa.
- South African citizen.
Affiliations
- Hunting
- Youth Pastor
- Strategic board games
- Tennis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Carer
Mana People
11.2023 - 02.2024
Engineering Technician
Temple Water LTD
01.2023 - Current
On Field Technician and Bioremediation Dosing Hand
Raath and Associates
01.2023 - Current
Health and Safety Manager
Construct Civil LTD
11.2022 - 03.2023
Youth pastor and primary school mentor
Doxa Deo
01.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor of science - Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Institute of Technology
IEB high school diploma - distinction
Helpmekaar Kollge
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