The Person Behind the Work
About Travis Main
Mechanical Design Specialist with over a decade of experience producing detailed mechanical design and drafting packages for the process, food manufacturing, water treatment, and industrial equipment sectors.
Travis Main
Mechanical Design Specialist
Sivart Designs is the independent practice of Travis Main, a Mechanical Design Specialist with over a decade of experience producing detailed mechanical design and drafting packages for the process, food manufacturing, water treatment, and industrial equipment sectors.
Working from P&ID diagrams and process engineering inputs, Travis translates process intent into fully detailed, fabrication-ready documentation. Deliverables include 3D plant models, structural steelwork, piping layouts and isometrics, vessel detailing, and complete bills of materials, supporting both fabrication and engineering review processes.
Clients range from boutique fabrication workshops to multinational equipment manufacturers and international EPC contractors, with projects delivered across Southern Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
Based in South Africa, Sivart Designs operates as an independent practice focused on clear communication, fabrication-ready detail, and dependable project delivery for local and international clients.
Professional Timeline
A career built on progressive responsibility across demanding engineering environments.
2015 — Present
Founder & Principal Designer — Sivart Designs
Independent mechanical design consultancy serving process industry clients across Southern Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Specialising in process skid design, fabrication drawing packages, and 3D CAD delivery.
2012 — 2015
Senior Mechanical Designer — Process Equipment Engineering Firm
Led mechanical design on multiple concurrent process equipment and skid projects. Responsible for detailed design, drawing production, and client liaison from concept through IFC.
2009 — 2012
Mechanical Designer — Industrial Fabrication Workshop
Mechanical design and drafting on pressure vessels, tanks, and structural steelwork for the chemical and food processing sectors. Developed expertise in ASME and local fabrication standards.
2007 — 2009
Junior Mechanical Draughtsperson — Mechanical Design Office
Entry-level design and drafting role. Built foundational skills in 2D and 3D CAD, engineering drawing standards, and workshop communication.
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Whether you have a defined scope or are still in early planning, get in touch to explore what Sivart Designs can bring to your mechanical design project.