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Education
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Certification
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Bonolo Lengopeng

Bonolo Lengopeng

Chemical Engineering Technician
Rustenburg

Summary

An experienced Chemical Engineering Technician with a solid background in high calibre ammunition manufacturing plant, laboratory management and concentrator plant process operations.

Successfully led teams in enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and regulatory compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Metallurgical Evaluation Lab Supervisor

Guyani Sampling Quality Systems (Impala Bafokeng)
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Ensuring lab equipment is working accordingly and schedule maintenance were necessary
  • Ensuring all shifts are well staffed and work can be carried out safely
  • Identified any deviation from production procedures and notified management on the need to update
  • Maintained equipment records and daily work logs
  • Checked in, labeled and created testing matrices to process samples
  • Complied with site safety and health procedures and guidelines as a section 2.9.2 appointee
  • Created quality reports and disseminated to internal personnel and outside customers
  • Demonstrated and explained laboratory procedures and assays to staff.

Lab Processor

Guyani Sampling
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Enhanced lab efficiency by streamlining sample processing procedures and implementing quality control measures.
  • Contributed to the development of new testing methods by assisting in research projects and providing feedback on proposed protocols.
  • Assisted in the implementation of new laboratory equipment, learning operational processes quickly to minimize downtime during transition periods.
  • Streamlined data entry process

Plant Superintendent

Rheinmetall Denel Munition
07.2013 - 04.2016

•Worked with supervisory team to coordinate production activities across shifts and departments.

• Completed scheduled inspections of materials, products or equipment to proactively detect problems.

• Evaluated current production against plans and adjusted strategies to meet objectives.

•Enforced strict compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations across production operations.

• Gave input to senior management to assist with budgets, production planning and labor management strategies.

• Maintained quality levels with quick corrections of identified production roadblocks.

•Ordered raw materials and equipment parts based on expected production demand and maintenance needs

Junior Production Supervisor

Rheinmetall Denel Munition
11.2012 - 06.2013

• Supervise & control production line for detonators.

• On the job training for operator.

•Prevented accidents with consistent safety leadership, removing hazards and encouraging safe behaviors.

• Minimized downtime by monitoring equipment operations and directing preventive maintenance programs.

• Met production targets through organized schedules and careful management of priorities

Education

Btech Operations Management - Engineering -

Vaal University of Technology

Ndip Chemical Engineering - Engineering - undefined

Vaal University of Technology

National Senior Certificate - High School - undefined

Vaal Reefs Technical High School

Skills

  • Sample preparation
  • Chemical handling
  • Analytical techniques
  • Laboratory management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Lab operations
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Staff management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Lab safety
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Equipment calibration

References

  • Phakamile Qeqe, Managing Director, Guyani Sampling Quality Systems, 083 455 6872

Certification

Ionizing Radiation and Radiation Safety Principles

Timeline

Metallurgical Evaluation Lab Supervisor

Guyani Sampling Quality Systems (Impala Bafokeng)
10.2018 - 03.2022

Lab Processor

Guyani Sampling
03.2018 - 09.2018

Legal Requirements for Explosives

07-2016

Investigation and Initiation of Misconduct at Disciplinary Hearings

03-2016

Hazardous Identification and Risk Assessment

01-2016

Ionizing Radiation and Radiation Safety Principles

03-2015

Plant Superintendent

Rheinmetall Denel Munition
07.2013 - 04.2016

Junior Production Supervisor

Rheinmetall Denel Munition
11.2012 - 06.2013

Ndip Chemical Engineering - Engineering - undefined

Vaal University of Technology

National Senior Certificate - High School - undefined

Vaal Reefs Technical High School

Btech Operations Management - Engineering -

Vaal University of Technology
Bonolo LengopengChemical Engineering Technician