CHRISTIAAN MULLER

Chris started his career in 1992 as a field service technician for Magotteaux PTY Ltd, based in Johannesburg. He joined the R&D team in 1995, operating and maintaining the mobile pilot plant doing research work on grinding media development as well as specific pilot grinding test work for global customers. In 1997, the pilot plant was moved to Brazil, Compania Vale do Rio Doce iron ore plant situated in Vitoria Espirito Santo for 3 years. Leading a team of 3 technicians, Chris successfully completed the research campaign and made several breakthroughs in terms of grinding media technology and fine grinding research. Several new technologies and concepts was pioneered during this time in Brazil. On returning from Brazil, Chris was part of a team developing the real-time ball level sensor and automated ball charging machine for 3 years. Successfully installing and operating the prototypes in several installations around the globe. In 2003 he joined the company’s sales team and was responsible for 4 Key accounts, building up to a portfolio of 25000 tons per annum of grinding media and 1800 Tons of steel mill liners. In 2010, Chris joined the P.T. Growth team to market and support Mill liners in the East Africa Region. To date he developed a portfolio of average 4,200 tons of mill liners to date. Chris was appointed company secretary for Growth Steel Africa, a subsidiary of PT Growth Asia in South Africa and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the office. Among the duties as technical sales consultant is mill liner design, wear predictions, installation supervision and sales.

Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Since 1992 I have been involved with mill grinding media application, development for the right product for the right application, marked ball test campaigns at the customer sites. I was part of a research and development team based in South Africa for 5 years, and relocated to Brazil for 3 years to complete a research campaign for a major Iron ore mine. During my 15 years at PT Growth Asia, I worked as an independent contractor, servicing existing clients. I was involved in Mill liner development and optimization on an ongoing basis. I am proficient in wear analysis of grinding media and end of life predictions for mill liners.