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Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

-Implemented the weighbridge system to quantify coal received by the station and prevent potential losses.- Developed a total coal quality management system to ensure that the coal received at Kelvin Power is within agreed specifications.- Created a trusted supplier database, that is used to quickly identify alternate sources of coal supply in case of unplanned coal shortages.- Created Primary Energy Committee to discuss issues identified, proposed solutions, and gain consensus on… Show more -Implemented the weighbridge system to quantify coal received by the station and prevent potential losses.- Developed a total coal quality management system to ensure that the coal received at Kelvin Power is within agreed specifications.- Created a trusted supplier database, that is used to quickly identify alternate sources of coal supply in case of unplanned coal shortages.- Created Primary Energy Committee to discuss issues identified, proposed solutions, and gain consensus on decisions made.- Created a Knowledge Management System containing critical operating procedures and processes for Primary Energy Department- Maintained an open line of communication with plant operators to identify operational issues and proactively come up with solutions. Show less

Johannesburg, Kempton Park

- Reduced the number of boiler trips from 30 to 10 per month, by implementing an issue report with failure mechanisms and enforcing the regulation for how boilers need to be operated.- Advised the Power Station on the various coal qualities available in the market and the pros and cons of using them e.g. coal with low volatility matter has a longer burning period and ultimately leaves the boiler not burnt completely,- Changed the process of burning oil to the regulated instruction to… Show more - Reduced the number of boiler trips from 30 to 10 per month, by implementing an issue report with failure mechanisms and enforcing the regulation for how boilers need to be operated.- Advised the Power Station on the various coal qualities available in the market and the pros and cons of using them e.g. coal with low volatility matter has a longer burning period and ultimately leaves the boiler not burnt completely,- Changed the process of burning oil to the regulated instruction to burn coal, the previous process caused the tubes to deteriorate and increased maintenance costs. The change decreased expenditure and reduced time spent on maintenance.- Identified discrepancies with the boiler start-up procedure being followed by the operators, which was deteriorating the life of the plant.- Drafted and implemented a boiler cleaning procedure that increased boiler efficiency and reduced heavy fuel oil usage from 10KL per boiler cleaning to 6KL.- Implemented process control procedures to monitor the performance of the plant through visible issue identification and reporting e.g. pressure transmitters, temperatures, etc.- Implemented automated reports to improve combustion, which drastically reduced the number of tube failures and total fuel usage. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

- Evaluated tender inquiries to identify potential customers to the OEN solutions and be able to offer relevant products, emphasising benefits related to the client’s need.- Negotiated contract terms and conditions that met both the client and OEN’s strategic sales goals.- Developed and maintained sales and marketing material e.gthe OEN brochure which clients could refer to during and after engagements.- Offered technical support to existing and new customers by answering technical… Show more - Evaluated tender inquiries to identify potential customers to the OEN solutions and be able to offer relevant products, emphasising benefits related to the client’s need.- Negotiated contract terms and conditions that met both the client and OEN’s strategic sales goals.- Developed and maintained sales and marketing material e.gthe OEN brochure which clients could refer to during and after engagements.- Offered technical support to existing and new customers by answering technical customer queries; serving as the trusted technical resource for clients.- Generated monthly sales reports which summarised the number of sales and potential barriers to entry with new clients. Show less

Mpumalanga Area, South Africa

- Monitored processed using Station Thermal EfficiencyProgram, to ensure that the process systems were optimised by application of new technology and continuous improvement of existing process methods.- Advised the Power Station on the various coal qualities available in the market and the pros and cons of using them e.g. coal with low volatility matter has a longer burning period and ultimately leaves the boiler not burnt completely,- Monitored unit light-ups and shutdowns to ensure… Show more - Monitored processed using Station Thermal EfficiencyProgram, to ensure that the process systems were optimised by application of new technology and continuous improvement of existing process methods.- Advised the Power Station on the various coal qualities available in the market and the pros and cons of using them e.g. coal with low volatility matter has a longer burning period and ultimately leaves the boiler not burnt completely,- Monitored unit light-ups and shutdowns to ensure proper procedures were being followed by the operators to prevent deterioration in plant efficiency.- Provided the Operations Department with various solutions that could be used to bring the plant back to the normal or acceptable operating conditions when there were process failures.- Conducted incident or process failure investigations and performed root cause analysis to identify, formulate and implement corrective and preventative actions.- Monitored and optimised plant performance by updatingLife of Plant documentation and Technical Plans, to ensure that the Power Station was operating within the designed parameters. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

- Engaged the clients to understand their technical requirements to offer advice that addressed their critical areas of improvement.- Completed project studies (within budget) and generate effective & affordable solutions to processes.- Researched appropriate technologies that could be used by small-scale mining companies.- Identified and implemented Corporate Social Responsibility programmes which translated into meaningful economic participation.- Conducted assessments with… Show more - Engaged the clients to understand their technical requirements to offer advice that addressed their critical areas of improvement.- Completed project studies (within budget) and generate effective & affordable solutions to processes.- Researched appropriate technologies that could be used by small-scale mining companies.- Identified and implemented Corporate Social Responsibility programmes which translated into meaningful economic participation.- Conducted assessments with communities and MINTEKpersonnel to define training requirements. Show less

- Monitored and optimised plant performance to ensure that the concentrator plant was operating within the designed parameters.- Provided mass balances for waste processing and generated mass balance spreadsheets.- Monitored and conducted regular reagent “spot checks”(flow rates) to ensure correct chemical dosing for improved recoveries.Conducted test work programmes to improve recoveries and desired platinum concentrator grades.- Monitored the performance of automatic sample… Show more - Monitored and optimised plant performance to ensure that the concentrator plant was operating within the designed parameters.- Provided mass balances for waste processing and generated mass balance spreadsheets.- Monitored and conducted regular reagent “spot checks”(flow rates) to ensure correct chemical dosing for improved recoveries.Conducted test work programmes to improve recoveries and desired platinum concentrator grades.- Monitored the performance of automatic sample cutters for continuous representative sampling.- Compiled comprehensive technical reports and presentations to highlight weekly and monthly plant performance results.- Conducted regular inspections in the plant to ensure adherence to quality & safety standards. Show less

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