Dirk van Tonder

Technisch Specialist

Netherlands

About

I am a Electrical Engineer with more than 10 years experience in the electrical engineering sector. I am always looking to be challenged and inspired, pushed to continuously improve on my abilities and produce the highest quality output I can, while exercising my technical skills in an innovative and creative way. My experience includes the following but is not limited to the following: Computer aided design software development for Transformers Engineering tool development Finite element modelling (FEM) Working with international consultants Experimental procedure definition Implementing designs R&D projects Technical report writing Project feasibility studies Undertaking relevant research Analysing and interpreting data Project updates to stakeholders Technical support to the business Creating test procedures Designing and overseeing manufacturing of Transformers Facilitating electrical design reviews Material compatibility assessment Attending customer site meetings and inspections IEC and SANS standard analysis and implementation Cost report generation Electrical design optimisation studies Supplier interaction Manufacturing deviation control Training of engineering students Technical support during failure analysis Coordinating a team of engineers

Experience

  • Technisch specialist at Equans Nederland
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Senior Electrical Engineer at Vecon Engineers
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Senior Electrical Engineer at VIRO
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Senior Electrical Engineer Pr. Eng. at SGB-SMIT POWER MATLA
    Mar 2011 - Nov 2021 · 10 yrs 9 mos

    Senior Electrical Design Engineer My work responsibilities include the following: Computer aided design software development for Transformers Engineering tool development Finite element modelling (FEM) Working with international consultants Experimental procedure definition Implementing designs R&D projects Technical report writing Project feasibility studies Undertaking relevant research Analysing and interpreting data Project updates to stakeholders Technical support to the business Creating test procedures Designing and overseeing manufacturing of Transformers Facilitating electrical design reviews Material compatibility assessment Attending customer site meetings and inspections IEC and SANS standard analysis and implementation Cost report generation Electrical design optimisation studies Supplier interaction Manufacturing deviation control Training of engineering students Technical support during failure analysis Coordinating a team of engineers

  • Electrical Engineer in Training at Iskhus Power
    Jul 2010 - Feb 2011 · 8 mos

    Working as a Electrical Engineer in Training my duties included the following: Electrical design New product development Electrical energy efficiency studies Project management Infrared scanning Power quality measuring equipment installation Power system data analysis Network harmonic analysis Customer technical report writing SANS analysis and implementation Compiling manufacturing procedures