Richard Kirk
About Richard Kirk
Richard Kirk is a Senior Project Manager at ThyssenKrupp Uhde in Johannesburg, South Africa, with extensive experience in various industries including nuclear, petrochemical, and water treatment.
Current Role at ThyssenKrupp Uhde
Richard Kirk is currently working as a Senior Project Manager at ThyssenKrupp Uhde in the Johannesburg Area, South Africa. He has been with the company since January 2005. In his role, he is responsible for managing a portfolio of projects based on the company's workload. His responsibilities extend to handling turnaround projects, as well as both brownfield revamping and greenfield new plant projects.
Work Experience at Sastech and Polifin
Before joining ThyssenKrupp Uhde, Richard Kirk worked at Sastech as a Project Manager for 11 months in 2004. From 1990 to 2003, he was employed at Polifin, also known as Sasol Polymers, where he served as a Project Manager for 13 years. During his time at these companies, he gathered extensive experience in managing projects in various industries such as nuclear, petrochemical, and water treatment.
Education Background
Richard Kirk completed his high school education at Carter High School, located in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, where he achieved his Matric. He then pursued higher education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where he studied Mechanical Engineering and obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree.
Project Management Expertise
Richard Kirk has managed a wide array of projects across different industries, including nuclear, petrochemical, and water treatment. His expertise covers both brownfield revamping projects and greenfield new plant projects. He is also skilled in managing turnaround (shutdown) project situations, adding to his comprehensive project management portfolio. His role has provided him with significant exposure to global project management, allowing him to lead and oversee international projects.