Operate the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring efficient workflows and eliminating operational bottlenecks to optimise business performance.• Adjust process equipment to consistently achieve and maintain quality targets for treated outputs.• Collaborate with laboratory teams to monitor and regulate solid particle levels in treated water, ensuring compliance with national regulatory standards.• Collect and analyse wastewater samples from various process stages to measure key parameters such as solid particles and dissolved salts.• Conduct regular workplace inspections to uphold a clean, safe, and orderly environment, fostering a culture of operational excellence.• Maintain a strong safety-first mindset, performing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and SLAM (Stop Look Assess Manage) to evaluate and mitigate risks associated with operations.

• Manpower Management: Oversaw laborers and machine operators during shifts, ensuring their tasks were performed safely and efficiently. • Resource Calculation: Calculated OCC consumption, as well as plastic and metal waste output. • Safety Maintenance: Ensured the safety of all employees during standard operations and specialized tasks, adhering to a zero-incident policy. • Pulp Production: Maintained the smooth operation of pulp production and the continuous function of the paper machine. • Equipment Maintenance: Ensured process equipment were kept in proper working condition, preventing damage or overloading. • Collaboration: Worked closely with the maintenance and electrical departments to manage breakdowns and maintain spare parts for equipment. • Resource Management: Minimized resource waste, maintained equipment, and kept the OCC section clean and organized. • Water Management: Managed white water and treated water for pulp production, aiming to minimize fresh water consumption. • Data Collection: Implemented procedures for recording production data, including total reel production, finished goods, reject quantities, and reasons. • Production Reporting: Assisted in preparing production reports detailing daily production totals, quality deviations, steam and water consumption, electricity and chemical use, as well as breakdowns and downtime.

• Led and directed the blending team responsible for the production of a diverse range of motor oils, marine oils, hydraulic oils, and gear oils. • Responsible for meeting production targets.• Management of inventory of base oils and additives. • Coordinated the acceptance and handling of additive shipments, both from drums and ISO tanks, maintaining precision in inventory management. • Assumed responsibility for the comprehensive inventory management of work-at-height equipment, ensuring availability and proper functionality when needed. • Experience with SAP ERP system in managing inventory and moving stock within the company. • Root cause analysis and incident investigation using 5-Why and SAFE methods to prevent future incidents and improve overall safety of the work force.

• Analyzed measurements and production parameters to detect process inefficiencies and losses. • Conducted a compressed air audit for the clinker grinding system. • Analyzed idle power consumption in the cement mill and roller press system, identifying associated costs • Developed thermography to identify blockages in the preheater system. • Gained deep knowledge of cement production, equipment, production parameters, and industrial safety. • Executed measurements and calculations to ensure efficient and smooth cement production.