Egardt Gerber
About Egardt Gerber
Egardt Gerber is a Process Engineer with extensive experience in process engineering and project management. He has held various positions in companies such as Grande Cache Coal Corp and Anglo Platinum, and he has a strong educational background in Metallurgical and Chemical Engineering.
Work at Hatch
Egardt Gerber has been employed at Hatch as a Process Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on process engineering tasks, leveraging his extensive experience in project management and operations. His responsibilities include managing projects with full profit and loss accountability. Gerber's work at Hatch is characterized by his expertise in both precious metals and coal processing, which he applies to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency.
Previous Employment at Grande Cache Coal Corp
Egardt Gerber held multiple positions at Grande Cache Coal Corp from 2008 to 2015. He started as a Process Technician and progressed to roles including Senior Metallurgical Engineer, Plant Superintendent, Manager of Operating Excellence, and Manager of Corporate Technical Services. His tenure at Grande Cache Coal Corp spanned seven years, during which he managed operations and projects, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the coal processing industry.
Experience at Anglo Platinum
Gerber worked as a Process Metallurgist at Anglo Platinum from 2007 to 2008. This position provided him with valuable experience in the precious metals sector, where he developed skills in metallurgical processes. His role involved hands-on fieldwork and contributed to his overall expertise in process engineering.
Education and Expertise
Egardt Gerber holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Metallurgical Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical Engineering, both from Stellenbosch University. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Minerals Processing from the University of Cape Town. His educational background supports his extensive experience in process engineering, project management, and operational excellence in both precious metals and coal processing.
Skills in Process Engineering
Gerber possesses a diverse range of skills in process engineering, including hands-on fieldwork, commissioning, and detailed process and control modeling and simulation. His experience encompasses both precious metals and coal processing, allowing him to apply a comprehensive approach to engineering challenges. Gerber's background in project management further enhances his capability to lead and execute complex engineering projects.