Modern Mining November 2023

CONSULTING ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGENT

Powering progress: Trafo Power Solutions navigates challenges with collaborative expertise and innovation

Rapid global development necessitates the construction of cutting-edge infrastructure, with the mining sector being pivotal in this progress. The surging demand for raw materi als puts mining projects into the limelight. These projects, either greenfield or brownfield, are initiated, developed and concluded each year, presenting unique challenges and demands. A tailor-made approach is essential for the efficient execution of a project in terms of timing and budget.

O ne effective approach in the mining sector is to engage an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) contractor. Choosing the most appropriate option from available alternatives demands extensive experience or a trusted partner with a thorough understanding of your organisation’s goals and the complexities of the mining sector. In an interview with Modern Mining , David Claassen, Managing Director of Trafo Power Solutions, discusses the prerequisites for working with consulting engineers and project houses. Founded in 2017, Trafo Power Solutions, a spe cialist in dry-type transformers, has a rich history of collaborating with EPCM contractors and project companies across South Africa, Africa, Australia, and Canada. Claassen attributes the company’s approach and success to his over two decades of experience as an electrical engineer. He emphasises that a deep understanding of the EPCM and project houses’ domain is essential. Trafo Power Solutions’ ongoing success is anchored in five core principles: comprehending strategic objectives and complexities; effective communication through

David Claassen, Managing Director at Trafo Power Solutions.

These three specialised dry-type transformers were supplied to a gold mine. collaborative relationships; the capacity and flex ibility to adjust to evolving project scopes; access to proven quality technology and products; and, equally important, the ability to deliver on time and within budget. Trafo Power Solutions, with its vast experience in the mining sector and particularly in the EPCM domain, acknowledges that a thorough under standing of the client’s strategic objectives and the intricacies and challenges of each project are paramount for success. Each project is distinct and the company, therefore, employs a collab orative approach to navigate the complexities and challenges associated with working with EPCM contractors. It adopts an “understanding strategy” mindset for each project. “Our team is particularly adept at understanding the project process, which enables us to accurately interpret requirements and ensure that Trafo Power Solutions provides the most suitable solution for our customer’s needs. We recognise that all projects are different and are highly flexible in navigating any challenges that may arise,” adds Claassen. Drawing on experience from previous proj ects, the Trafo Power Solutions team collaborates

Trafo Power Solutions recently successfully extended its scope of supply into modular substations – also called E-houses.

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