Leon Van Zyl
About Leon Van Zyl
Leon Van Zyl is a Principal Piping Engineer at Hatch Africa, where he has worked since 2010. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering positions at companies such as Boart Longyear and Foster Wheeler.
Work at Hatch
Leon Van Zyl has served as Principal Piping Engineer at Hatch Africa since 2010. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing piping engineering projects and ensuring that they meet industry standards. His tenure at Hatch spans 14 years, during which he has contributed to various engineering initiatives and projects within the organization.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Hatch, Leon Van Zyl held several positions in the engineering field. He worked as a Mechanical Designer at Boart Longyear from 1997 to 1999. He then transitioned to Foster Wheeler, where he served as a Piping Engineer for one year from 2006 to 2007. Prior to his current role at Hatch, he spent seven years at Bateman as a Piping Engineer from 2003 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Leon Van Zyl has a solid educational background in engineering and technology management. He studied at Central University of Technology, Free State, where he earned a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from 1991 to 1993. He furthered his studies at Tshwane University of Technology, obtaining a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from 1994 to 1995. Additionally, he completed a BSc. Hons in Technology Management at the University of Pretoria from 2009 to 2010.
Background
Leon Van Zyl's career in engineering began with his foundational studies in mechanical engineering. His early education laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in various engineering firms. Over the years, he has developed expertise in piping engineering, contributing to numerous projects across different organizations.