Mbongeni Mkhize

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South Africa, South Africa
About Mbongeni Mkhize

Mbongeni Mkhize is a Group leader at Sasol Refining units. They possess expertise in group leadership, process control, production process development, process operations, process optimization. They is proficient in Afrikaans, Sotho, Southern and English.

Mbongeni Mkhize's Current Company Details
Sasol Refining units

Sasol Refining Units

Group leader
Mbongeni Mkhize Work Experience Details
  • Sasol Refining Units
    Production Group Leader
    Sasol Refining Units Jul 2015 - Present
    Secunda
    1. Plan, control and management of operations/maintenance activity.2. Ensure maximum task quality and efficiency, and overall effective use of equipment.3. During emergency situations, evaluate the abnormalities and take corrective action as toavoid downtime, equipment damage and/or SHERQ incidents.4. Ensure maintenance planning is scheduled optimally to maximise production output.5. Take action on first occurrence performance problems, misconduct, disciplinary andgrievance cases6. Manage performance of own team.7. Enable team members to achieve competence for career progression8. Accountable for practical "declaration of competence" of team members to operate theplant9. Ensure application of standard operating procedures10. Ensure compliance to PSM (Process Safety Management)11. Participate in plant specific deviation analysis (PDA), root cause analysis (RCA) and riskassessments12. Ensure adherence to SHERQ legal standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001)and implement SHERQ processes for own area of responsibility.13. Ensure compliance to relevant Company procedure, policies, legislation and businessprocesses14. Ensure effective availability of resources (e.g. raw materials, people).
  • Sasol - Gas Reforming
    Senior Process Controller
    Sasol - Gas Reforming Oct 2011 - Jun 2015
    Secunda
    1. Plant monitoring and control, ensuring safe working environment.2. Controlling process from the console panel.3. Starting up equipment according to procedure and achieving normal operating conditionswithin defined time-scale and prevailing conditions.4. Responding to Incidents, Hazardous Conditions or Emergencies by reporting andcorrecting.5. Collecting, interpreting and communicating non-routine information on plant conditions.6. Monitoring and maintaining process & equipment state through completing accuratechecks & routines in work area in accordance with operating procedure.7. Commissioning/decommissioning of the unit.
  • Petrosa - Utilities
    Senior Process Controller
    Petrosa - Utilities Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
    Mossel Bay
    Operation of process units which are responsible for the treatment of raw water, polishedwater, Steam and electricity generation for the whole Refinery.
  • Petrosa - Process Development Department
    Junior Technologist
    Petrosa - Process Development Department Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
    Mossel Bay
    1. Conducts test runs to optimize process variables and evaluate plant performance.2. Provides technical recommendations and engineering support to production personnel byproviding process troubleshooting, developing process procedures and carry out ‘HAZOP’studies to improve plant safety and reliability.3. Development of process flow diagram ( PFD)4. Process simulation using Aspen plus program.5. Equipment sizing (Distillation Columns, Drums, Tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, filtersand other process related equipment), and ensuring compliance to the in-house designcriteria as well as international Engineering standards such as API, ANSI, ASME, TEMA,etc. and completion of equipment’s data sheets for cost estimation and vendor selection.
  • Petrosa - Low Tempetature Fischer Tropsch Gtl Project
    Process Technician
    Petrosa - Low Tempetature Fischer Tropsch Gtl Project May 2004 - Dec 2007
    Mossel Bay
    Technical support to production Group leaders in the Project unit which was toprove the viability of the Low temperature Gas to liquid (GTL) Fischer Tropsch conversiontechnology using cobalt base catalysts. The semi-commercial unit converts synthetic gasfrom reforming unit into wax and other synthetic oils which may then be fed to Refineryunits.
  • National Petroleum Refiners Of Sa (Pty) Ltd (Natref) - Hydrocracker Division
    Refinery Process Controller
    National Petroleum Refiners Of Sa (Pty) Ltd (Natref) - Hydrocracker Division Jan 1996 - Apr 2004
    Sasolburg
    1. Plant monitoring and control, ensuring safe working environment.2. Controlling process from the console panel.3. Starting up equipment according to procedure and achieving normal operating conditions withindefined time-scale and prevailing conditions.4. Responding to Incidents, Hazardous Conditions or Emergencies by reporting and correcting.5. Collecting, interpreting and communicating non-routine information on plant conditions.6. Taking samples safely and efficiently for analysis to check quality of process products.7. Monitoring and maintaining process & equipment state through completing accurate checks &routines in work area in accordance with operating procedure.8. Commissioning/decommissioning of the unit

Mbongeni Mkhize Skills

Group Leadership Process Control Production Process Development Process Operations Process Optimization

Mbongeni Mkhize Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Mbongeni Mkhize

What company does Mbongeni Mkhize work for?

Mbongeni Mkhize works for Sasol Refining Units

What is Mbongeni Mkhize's role at the current company?

Mbongeni Mkhize's current role is Group leader.

What schools did Mbongeni Mkhize attend?

Mbongeni Mkhize attended University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, Mangosuthu Technikon, Folweni High.

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Mbongeni Mkhize has skills like Group Leadership, Process Control, Production Process Development, Process Operations, Process Optimization.

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