Christiaan Johannes De Wet
About Christiaan Johannes De Wet
Christiaan Johannes De Wet is a Marine Structures Engineer with extensive experience in marine infrastructure projects. He has worked in various roles at Murray & Roberts Marine and currently holds a position at Hatch, where he applies his knowledge of design codes and standards.
Work at Hatch
Christiaan Johannes De Wet has been employed at Hatch as a Marine Structures Engineer since 2016. His role involves working on marine infrastructure projects, where he applies his expertise in design and engineering. His experience at Hatch spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects in the Cape Town Area, South Africa. His responsibilities include the design of both permanent and temporary works, which highlights his capability in innovative problem-solving.
Education and Expertise
Christiaan studied at Stellenbosch University, where he earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Port and Coastal Engineering from 2010 to 2014. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering at the same institution from 2006 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in marine structures. His understanding of various design codes and standards has been enhanced through his work on marine infrastructure projects across different regions.
Background
Christiaan's career began with his role as an Undergraduate Engineer at Murray & Roberts Marine in 2007, where he worked for one month in the United Arab Emirates. He progressed through various positions within the company, including Graduate Engineer, Junior Engineer, Design Engineer, and Site Agent, accumulating significant experience in marine engineering. His exposure to EPC contracting has provided him with insights into constructability in design and its commercial implications.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Christiaan has held multiple engineering roles at Murray & Roberts Marine. He worked as a Graduate Engineer for 11 months in 2011, followed by a position as a Junior Engineer from 2012 to 2013. He served as a Site Agent for one month in Malaysia in 2012 and then transitioned to a Design Engineer role from 2013 to 2016. This diverse experience in various capacities has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of marine structures and project execution.