Remote Technical Consultant · Mechanical Engineer · Off-Grid Innovator
A Life of Hands-On Engineering, Innovation & Independence
I’m Pieter Fourie, a senior citizen South African mechanical engineer with a lifelong passion for fixing, improving, and innovating systems — whether on land, at sea, or off the grid.
I started my journey with a strong foundation: a matric certificate, followed by a mechanical engineering degree that included industrial electrotechnology and naval architecture subjects. After completing two years of national service as a platoon sergeant in the army, I began a career that took me from Antarctic ships to fruit packing plants, steel foundries, and eventually into entrepreneurship.
Work Experience Snapshot
- ⚓ 4 Years: Junior Engineer on an Antarctic supply ship (left)
- 🍏 13 Years: Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent at 2 fruit packhouses (retrenched)
- 🍕 2 Years: Owned & operated a pizza/pasta fast-food franchise (sold)
- 📦 2 Years: Worked at an international fruit box manufacturer (retrenched)
- 🏭 5 Years: Mechanical superintendent at a steel casting & rebar mill (retrenched)
- 🛒 Side Hustle: Ran an online electronics retail website (discontinued)
- 🍞 1 Year: Maintenance role at a national bakery (left)
- 🔥 1 Year: Boiler system installations for breweries (left)
- 🐣 Recent: Ran a duck and chicken hatching business (ongoing hobby)
What I Bring to the Table
- Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
- Industrial Troubleshooting
- Off-grid System Design
- Container Conversions & Water Systems
- Drone & RC Repairs
- Laser Cutting & Custom Woodworking
- Website Hosting & Local SEO
- Hands-on Project Supervision
My clients trust me because I’m practical, experienced, and I deliver real-world results — especially in rural areas where reliable help is hard to find.
My Network of Niche Sites
I run over a dozen WordPress sites to support rural clients, farm businesses, and DIY problem-solvers.
Want to Work With Me?
Whether you need practical advice, a repair plan, or a full off-grid system layout — I offer one-on-one consultations to help you move forward confidently.