Mechanical Engineer — CFD, FEA & DEM specialist (hot metals & mineral processing)
FE Consultants · Brisbane, QLD · 6 years experience
About
Results-oriented mechanical engineer with a strong numerical foundation in CFD, DEM and FEA. I lead complex modelling and problem-solving engagements across the hot metals industry and mineral processing — from Pierce-Smith secondary hoods and dry granulation feasibility studies to nickel furnace rebuilds, surge bin design and fluid-induced vibration investigations. Recent work has expanded into full project execution as lead mechanical engineer and acting engineering manager, covering scoping, HAZOP facilitation, fabrication drawing packages (70+), vendor evaluation, and multidisciplinary coordination across mechanical, structural and process teams. Known for clear communication, technical leadership and consistent delivery.
Key Achievements
- Multidisciplinary team leader.
- Successful design of major EPCM projects
Expertise
Sector Experience
Skills & Recognition
Software & Tools
Standards & Methodologies
Primary Clients
Preferred Role Types
Awards & Honours
- Emerging Engineer
- Hatch Project Excellence Award 2021
- UP Academic Achievement Award
- University of Pretoria Academic Achievement Award
Professional Development
- Advanced Fluent CFD Training 2021
- Advanced Fluent Meshing Training 2021
- Patterson and Cooke Slurry Course 2022
Publications
- Development of 1D/3D coupled Methodology
Languages
Qualifications & Registrations
Academic Qualifications
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering
2019University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (BEng Hons), Mechanical Engineering
2018University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
2017University of Pretoria
Professional Registrations
RPEQ
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Engineers Australia
Experience
Mechanical Engineer
2026–PresentFE Consultants
Mechanical engineer at FE Consultants delivering specialised engineering analysis and design — including CFD, FEA and structural design by analysis — across the hot metals, mining, oil & gas and heavy industry sectors.
Mechanical Engineer
2020–2025Hatch
Mechanical Engineer in the Specialised Engineering Analysis and Design group (SEAD), specialising in Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Projects / Case Studies
Standout projects from Haimi's career, with the challenge, approach, and outcome for each.
Nickel Furnace Lower-Shell Cooling System Rebuild
2025Confidential (major nickel producer) · Mining & Resources
Lead Mechanical Engineer & Acting Engineering ManagerHands-On
Full-lifecycle engineering of a lower-shell cooling system replacement during a nickel furnace rebuild — scoping, validation, CFD / FEA, fabrication drawings and vendor evaluation.
Challenge
A brownfields rebuild required a replacement lower-shell cooling system that had to integrate into an existing furnace, meet tight thermal and pressure-loss targets, and be deliverable within a constrained outage window.
Solution
Led project scoping and engineering validation (including pressure-loss calculations). Ran CFD analysis and thermal / structural FEA to confirm performance. Facilitated on-site engineering workshops and HAZOP with the client. Produced 70+ fabrication drawings, led technical bid evaluations, and supported contractual and procurement activities.
Outcome
Project successfully completed: cooling system was fabricated, installed and commissioned within the rebuild outage window.
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