Wilfred Barkhuizen
About Wilfred Barkhuizen
Wilfred Barkhuizen is the General Manager Mining at Polysius in the United States, with extensive experience in engineering and management roles within the mining industry.
Title and Current Role
Wilfred Barkhuizen currently serves as the General Manager Mining at Polysius in the United States. In his role, he oversees various aspects of mining operations, ensuring efficient procedures across the board. He focuses on optimizing processes and implementing innovative solutions to engineering obstacles.
Professional Experience at Polysius
Wilfred Barkhuizen has an extensive history with Polysius, having held several positions over the years. His tenure includes roles such as Engineering Manager from 2009 to 2012, Electrical Engineering Manager from 2008 to 2009, and Senior Electrical Engineer from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he worked as an Electrical Engineer from 2004 to 2007. Throughout these roles, he gained comprehensive experience in engineering and management within the mining sector.
Previous Roles at Joy Global
Before his extensive career at Polysius, Wilfred Barkhuizen worked at Joy Global in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served as the Life Cycle Operations Manager from 2002 to 2003 and as a Service Engineer from 2000 to 2001. These positions allowed him to gain valuable insight into the lifecycle management of large mining equipment and services.
Educational Background
Wilfred Barkhuizen studied at the University of Johannesburg where he earned multiple degrees. He completed a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelors from 1996 to 1999 and later achieved a Masters, Master of Engineering from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he furthered his education in management, taking courses in Management, Engineering from 2010 to 2012. He also briefly studied Electronics Engineering in 2007.
Industry Focus and Interests
Wilfred Barkhuizen has a specialized interest in Mills (Ball, SAG, AG), High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGRs), Crushers, and Laboratory Automation. He is also involved in the life cycle management of large mining equipment, specifically focusing on Circular Fluidised Bed Combustion, Biomass (and torrefaction), and Waste Heat Recovery Power Plants up to 150MW in the Energy Division. His expertise spans both opencast and underground mining projects.