Rudolphs
Team
We at Rudolphs maintain our high quality of performance and service by ensuring our Team has a good balance of experience, qualifications, support and strive to be the best.
Wayne Erceg (Director)
Wayne has over 43 years experience in the Blaster Coater industry all with Rudolphs. He has held CBIP & ACA (Australian Corrosion Assn) Coating Inspector Certifications. He joined Rudolphs in 1972.
Wayne’s life-long experience makes him an expert in his field which allows him to manage multiple large scale projects.
Caroline Erceg (Director)
Caroline has had 22 years management experience and has completed a New Zealand Institute Certificate in Management.
She has held Regional and Senior management positions in the Health and Construction sectors. Caroline completed her National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Co-ordination Level 4 in 2012.
(RJ) Rob L Hita (Senior Operations Manager)
RJ achieved his NACE 1 (2014) and NACE 11 (2015) International Coating Inspection Certificate. Exito National Blaster Coater Certificates Level 2 Approved Handler Certificate (Transitional). RJ completed the National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Levels 3 and 4 in 2013.
Ray Goffin (Whangarei Yard Operations Manager)
Ray is a specialist in Yatch Painting who joined Rudolphs in 2008. His qualifications include Exito National Blaster Coaster Certificates Levels 2, Approved Handler Certificate (Transitional).
Karina Chapman (Business Manager)
Karina has had an extensive background in business management including running her own business for 8 years in the telecommunications industry. She joined the team at Rudolphs in May 2016 and brings a wealth of knowledge in accounting, marketing and efficiency improvement. Previous work experience includes 6 years in an accounting practice and 5 years as a Business Development Manager for a construction company.
Rick Erceg (Ruakaka Yard Operations Manager)
Rick has had over 22 years experience in the Blaster Coater Industry primarily in the Industrial, Structural and Marine sectors.
Rick has a strong Coating Inspection history and gained his NACE 1 in 2013.
Rob M Hita (Ruakaka)
Rob has over 22 years combined industry experience. Rob holds an Applied Work Pratice NZQA Level 3 Certificate, Exito National Blaster Coater Certificates Level 2 Approved Handler Certificate (Transitional). Rob completed the National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Co-ordination Level 4 in 2013.
Fraser Johns (General Manager)
Fraser is a specialist in protective coatings, who holds his NACE 111 International Coating Insepection Certificate and Approved Handler Certificate (Transitional).
Fraser joined our team in March 2015 after several years in the Petrochemical Industry for Refining NZ.
Jamie Erceg (Outwork Supervisor)
Jamie has had 15 years experience in the Blaster Coater Industry with Rudolphs. His qualifications include Level 1 Certified Protective Coating Inspector, Exito Accredited Technical Verifier, Levels 2 & 3 Exito National Blaster Coater Certificates, Approved Handler Certificate (Transitional).
He is currently studying his National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Co-ordination Level 4.
Raewyn McDonald ( Admin Co-ordinator - based at Whangarei Yard)
With over seven years Industry service Raewyn is often our customer’s first point of contact either via phone, email or in person. Her extra friendly, forthright disposition may take you by surprise at times but she truly is passionate about her role and has your service & customer needs truly at heart.
Raewyn is also scheduled to complete the National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Co-ordination Level 4 in 2012.
Crew Teams
8 of our other Crew achieved the National Blaster Coater Certificate Level 2 in 2011. Many of our staff have also achieved the OSH Level 3 National Certificate in Workplace Safety.
Our Team is our Strongest Asset which allows us to provide you the customer with quality workmanship and service.
