Steel is strong, durable and widely used in industrial and coastal infrastructure. But when steel is exposed to the coastal environment, it faces a persistent enemy: corrosion. Salt in the air, moisture and changing weather conditions create an environment where corrosion can develop and gradually weaken unprotected steel. Salt particles can settle on steel surfaces…
A new four-week welding initiative, launched on 1 September, aims to bridge the gap between unemployed youth and practical industry experience. The pilot project, a collaborative effort between AR Jones Engineering and state logistics parastatal Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) Saldanha, has brought together 11 participants aged 18 to 35 from communities across the West Coast…
Structural steel is trusted across industries because it provides strength, durability and flexibility. But the performance of a steel structure depends on more than the quality of the material itself. Precision in every stage of fabrication and installation is critical to ensuring that the finished structure performs safely and as intended. From measurements and cutting…
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, AR Jones Engineering is taking the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the women contributing their skills, knowledge and determination to the engineering industry. Among them is Deidre Petersen (26), a welder, safety training facilitator and quality control team member at AR Jones Engineering. Deidre completed her welding trade in…
Every great engineering failure has one thing in common: it was preventable. From bridge collapses to corroded infrastructure, the root cause is rarely a single dramatic error—it’s an accumulation of overlooked risks nobody connected until it was too late. Effective risk management isn’t about eliminating uncertainty; that’s impossible. It’s about building systems that fail safely,…
With a career spanning four decades in the engineering industry, Riaan Drotskie, Project Manager at AR Jones Engineering, brings a wealth of technical knowledge, leadership and practical experience to every project. Riaan’s career began at Transnet, where he qualified as an electrician before progressing through a variety of technical and management roles. Over the years,…
When people think about engineering, they often picture fabrication workshops, construction sites or heavy machinery in action. In reality, the success of any engineering project is determined long before the first component is manufactured or construction begins. Quality engineering starts with careful planning. Understanding the client’s objectives, assessing site conditions and identifying potential risks early…