Roy Gent (Pr Eng) Email & Phone Number

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

I develop and execute multi-disciplinary strategic projects for the Lacsa factory, which produces an active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Durban Area, South Africa

I troubleshoot, design and improve factory utilities, with a specific focus on helping to solve industrial wastewater difficulties. I work globally with multi-national brands at a local level, whether in Africa or other predominantly developing countries.

Durban Area, South Africa

I took on the management of a production team of 40 in Illovo's core sugar manufacturing business. I was responsible for the process area of juice processing, and handled aspects of safety, production, quality, budgets, and Continuous Improvement.

Durban

I provided central support to Illovo's Downstream sites. More specifically, I provided process support to the pharmaceutical lactulose business and the industrial chemical furfural business, focused on improvement projects and design. I was responsible for centralised production reporting at these sites.A large portion of my time in this position was as.

Durban Area, South Africa

This was a brief continuation of the responsibilities I had in my final year of training. Specifically, I was responsible for small projects and plant improvements,which generally included:- Project management- Conceptual design- HAZOP- More detailed engineering design- Selection and procurement of components- Supervision of construction- Commissioning and.

Durban Area, South Africa

I completed a three-year graduate training program which included exposure to various aspects of the Illovo business. The program was centred at Sezela's Downstream plant, which produces various organic chemicals from sugarcane bagasse, mainly furfural and furfuryl alcohol.I was responsible for small multi-disciplinary projects for plant and safety.

Madrid Area, Spain

I was selected to participate in AB Sugar’s International Experience Programme and was seconded to Azucarera (Spain) for 6 months. During this time, I worked under the Technical Manager in the Operations Department. This was a great opportunity to experience Spanish beet sugar factories and build an international network of relationships.During this time.