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HatchSenior Process Engineer
Sep. 2023 - May. 2025South Africa, JohannesburgSpearheaded projects as the Lead Process Engineer, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Oversaw process engineering tasks on Minerals Processing projects across a diverse range of
commodities.
Executed design calculations and criteria with full competence and independence, compiling and executing
equipment lists.
Developed and optimised new criteria and calculations, maintaining exceptional accuracy.
Delivered training, guidance, and supervision to junior colleagues to foster their professional growth.
Engaged actively with clients to define process scope and select appropriate technologies.
Established process design criteria and designed detailed block flow diagrams and unit operations.
Compiled Process Flow Diagrams alongside associated mass and energy balance calculations, and
developed P&IDs and control philosophies.
Conducted trade-off studies to evaluate options and resolve technical issues.
Identified, scoped, and managed process test work, whether conducted on-site or in a laboratory setting.
Performed capacity analyses for existing plants to enhance operational efficiency.
Determined equipment selections for various projects based on comprehensive assessments.
Drafted Process Descriptions to effectively communicate engineering intent.
Designed process control logic that adhered to safety standards, documenting requirements in Functional
Descriptions.
Facilitated hazard and operability studies to identify potential risks.
Compiled capital and operational cost estimates to support project budgeting.
Prepared detailed project reports to communicate progress and outcomes.
Led site commissioning of new equipment and process systems to ensure seamless integration.
TronoxSenior Process Improvement Engineer
Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2023South AfricaIdentified and cultivated new technology opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies.
Provided comprehensive technical and analytical support for the organisation's initiatives.
Conducted thorough investigations into quality performance issues, including NCRs.
Facilitated Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and process safety incident investigations.
Coordinated research and development activities to foster innovation.
Managed the development and support of concept, feasibility studies, and implementation processes.
Improved process control systems and techniques to achieve and maintain control integrity and reliability.
Devised and implemented technology strategies and roadmaps for future developments.
Championed business improvement initiatives, including projects, budgets, and capital portfolio
management strategies.
TronoxProcess Engineering lead
May. 2021 - Jan. 2022South AfricaOversaw Separation Plant operations including production, process, and unit audits.
Implemented continuous optimisation of process and process control in Non-Magnetic and Magnetic
Circuits.
Conducted root cause failure analysis for equipment in both Non-Magnetic and Magnetic Circuits to
minimise downtime.
Mentored and trained production staff, enhancing skill levels and operational knowledge.
Streamlined reporting processes, developing project evaluation matrices, and improved report quality.
TronoxSenior Production Engineer
May. 2019 - Jan. 2022South Africa, VredenburgActed as Production Engineer for the Slag Treatment Plant, Iron Treatment Plant, and Furnace systems.
Led engineering projects focused on enhancing reliability, availability, maintainability, safety, and
sustainability (RAMS).
Managed process safety initiatives, including investigations and the management of change.
Optimised reporting processes, enhancing the quality of reports.
TronoxBusiness Improvement Analyst
Sep. 2018 - Aug. 2019South Africa, VredenburgConducted financial analysis and cost tracking, evaluating cost improvement project benefits.
Managed CAPEX budgets and forecasts, performing comprehensive financial analyses.
Led project management efforts, overseeing initiation and execution stages.
Facilitated training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
AfrimatProcess Engineer
Jan. 2018 - Aug. 2018South AfricaManaged project tasks related to process, plant design, and functional specification documentation.
Engineered production planning documents for mining and processing activities.
Compiled data on plant equipment and initiated a comprehensive technical database.
Revised and compiled standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational consistency.
AfrimatPlant Metallurgist
Oct. 2014 - Dec. 2017South AfricaDelivered technical drawings, conducted laboratory test work, and engaged in research and development
activities.
Managed customer assistance, sales, and new site establishment and design projects.
Oversaw safety and environmental management protocols and maintained stringent quality control
standards.
AfrimatTrainee Metallurgist
Apr. 2014 - Sep. 2014Vredendal
Chevron Cape Town RefineryChemical Engineering Intern
Feb. 2012 - Jan. 2013PlattekloofProcess Controller - Diesel Hydrotreating Unit and Amine plant. Ensure safe plant operation, that equipment is in safe working condition, taking samples of specific products, conduct test in the laboratory, etc. Initial design of the project - improve training techniques, looking into key performance indicators - such as training, safety, employees behaviour, etc.
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyTutor Coordinator
Apr. 2011 - Jun. 2011BellvilleCoordinate the group of tutors - arrange tutoring time, provide them with physic problems, etc. Assist students with physics problems discussed by their lecturer, and explain physic problems given by lecturer - explaining physic laws and how the laws can be related to the problems.
Cape LimeApprentice
Nov. 2010 - Dec. 2010VredendalLearning the plant - from quarry to products. Duties included operating the plant.
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