Hendrik Klopper

Hendrik Klopper is an experienced electrical technician currently employed at Channel Infrastructure NZ since May 2023, with a robust background in oil and gas. Previously, Klopper served as a shift electrician at Carter Holt Harvey and held the position of electrical/mechanical engineer at Nestle Purina New Zealand from May 2011 to October 2022, where responsibilities included electrical and mechanical maintenance, breakdown analysis, and contractor coordination. Klopper also worked as a maintenance team lead and mining electrician at Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd from January 2009 to May 2011, specializing in high voltage switching and substation maintenance. Earlier experience includes roles as a millwright at BHP Billiton and as a shift millwright at Exxaro's Grootegeluk Coal mine, focusing on equipment repairs and maintenance. Klopper holds a trade degree in electromechanical engineering from Pretoria West College, completed between 1991 and 2004.