kim
2D/3D CAD Designer
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I am a senior 3D CAD, Piping, and Mechanical Designer with over 25 years’ experience across process plants, mining & minerals, power generation, oil & gas, and industrial projects. I specialise in 3D modelling, piping layouts, isometric extraction, GA drawings, and data administration, working confidently with AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoPlant 3D, PDMS, SmartPlant 3D, Navisworks, Cadworx, and PlantSpace.
Known for high-quality design output, strong technical problem‑solving, and supporting teams through mentoring and technical guidance, I thrive in both local and remote multidisciplinary project environments
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Known for high-quality design output, strong technical problem‑solving, and supporting teams through mentoring and technical guidance, I thrive in both local and remote multidisciplinary project environments
Portfolio
Experience
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Freelance – Senior 2D/3D CAD & Piping Designer
Various · Freelance
Jun 2023 –
Jun 2025
2 yrs
Belgaria, JH, India
• Multidisciplinary mechanical and piping design across process plants and oil & gas environments.
• 3D modelling, technical layouts, database development, and isometric extraction.
• Tools: AutoCAD, AutoPlant 3D, Cadworx, Navisworks, MicroStation, PDMS, SmartPlant, PlantSpace -
Senior 3D Piping Designer
Metc engineering works · Contract
Dec 2022 –
Jun 2023
6 mos
South Africa
• 3D piping design, routing, isometric extraction, GA drawings, and pipe support design.
• Data management using Excel (line lists, pipe supports, milestone reporting).
• Software: AutoPlant 3D, AutoCAD 2023, Navisworks 2021.
• Projects: Karoo Expansion Plant, STL Hydro-Metallurgical Plant. -
Senior Piping Designer / Technician
HATCH · Contract
Feb 2022 –
Dec 2022
10 mos
South Africa
• 3D piping layouts, standards, and support details.
• Navisworks, MicroStation V8, OpenPlant Modeler V8, AutoCAD 2022.
• Isometric extraction, P&ID work, project data processing.
• Projects: Zimplats Smelter Expansion, Nyanza Light Metals, Taqa Atrush (Oil & Gas). -
Freelance – 3D Design & Visualization
Freelance · Freelance
Oct 2019 –
Feb 2022
2 yrs 4 mos
Ireland
• 3D mechanical/piping layouts, architectural layouts, manufacturing drawings.
• Tools: AutoCAD 2020, Inventor 2016, Revit 2018, Navisworks 2020, Cadworx.
• Produced GAs, MTOs, isos, and multi-discipline design for barges, shops, and residential concepts. -
3D CAD Mechanical/Piping/Structural Designer
Murray and Roberts · Contract
Aug 2014 –
Sep 2019
5 yrs 1 mos
South Africa
• 3D mechanical and structural layouts for rigging studies.
• Centre-of-gravity modelling for ducting and plant equipment.
• Site data coordinator for RFID equipment tracking system.
• Built full equipment certification database (Excel, Access).
• Mentored CAD staff and students
Education
- Damelin College Mechanical Engineering Draughting Diploma, Engineering, Diploma 2018 – 2025 Activities and Societies: null
Licenses & Certifications
- Azure AI Fundamentals Microsoft Jun 2024 – Present
- Autodesk Inventor 2016 Udemy Jul 2021 – Present See credential
- AutoCAD Advanced Modena Design Jul 2017 – Present
- PDMS AVEVA Sep 2013 – Present See credential
- Project Management fundamentals P.M Ideas May 2006 – Present
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Joined: November 4, 2012
Last seen: May 1, 2026
Area of Expertise
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa