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Christy Langdon

Christy Langdon

Industrial Engineer
Secunda

Summary

I am an Industrial Engineer in Training at Sasol with experience in mining, plant operations, business development and improvement projects. My rotations across various business units within Sasol has given me skills in data analysis, business process modelling, financial evaluations, and supporting capital project decisions. My experience also includes asset management, problem-solving, and change management, giving me a holistic understanding of operational and strategic decision-making. Beyond my technical work, I have demonstrated leadership by serving as Vice Chairperson of the SMYPA 2025 Committee and as a IE Think Tank Champion in 2024, enabling fellow engineers-in-training to network and gain exposure across the organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Engineer in Training

Sasol Mining
Secunda
02.2023 - Current
  • Solid grounding in plant/mine safety standards, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance, including MOSH, permit-to-work, bowties, and risk matrices.
  • Gained practical exposure to plant and mining operations, understanding how disciplines fit together, such as operations, maintenance, and engineering, while developing proficiency in the work management process, Sasol business rhythms, and engineering information systems (SAP).
  • Strong understanding of the Sasol operating model and value chains (mining, coal export, gas loop, and integrated planning).
  • Experienced in business process modeling and workflow analysis to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
  • Applied structured problem-solving methodologies during my various rotations within Sasol (RCA, fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, TOC, lean re-engineering, and TQM).
  • Skilled in data gathering, cleaning, and statistical/probability-based analysis, with the ability to draw insights and communicate findings.
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of optimized engineering and business solutions, supported by time studies, work studies, and benchmarking.
  • Participated in asset management and reliability engineering practices within the mining space (RCAs, FMECA, criticality analysis, and renewal and maintenance strategies).
  • Supported project execution and change management (stakeholder analysis, RASCI frameworks, transition planning, and exposure to BD&I methodologies).
  • Gained exposure to agile methodologies, understanding principles and comparisons with lean, while actively participating in stand-ups, sprint reviews, and showcases; additionally, facilitated as a Scrum Master using Azure DevOps to coordinate team delivery.
  • Gained experience in financial evaluation and business case development, including ROI, NPV, and GEM assessments, to support capital projects and operational improvements.
  • Vice Chairperson of SMYPA 2025 Committee: Actively engaged with Engineers-in-Training (EITs) to promote professional growth, networking, and visibility across Sasol Mining.
  • Industrial Engineer Think Tank Champion (2024): Facilitated platforms for EITs to network, collaborate, and gain exposure to Sasol's operations.

Vacation Work Student

Sasol Mining
Secunda
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed a practical understanding of mine operations.
  • Gained practical exposure to mining safety procedures, plant task observation (PTO) documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the IsoMetrix software.
  • Participated in business process mapping and workflow analysis to identify efficiency opportunities.
  • Assisted in project documentation, reporting, and presentations to internal stakeholders.
  • Engaged in cross-functional teamwork to understand operations, and the integration of multiple disciplines.
  • Assisted in data collection, cleaning, and analysis to support process optimization and project decision-making.
  • Applied problem-solving techniques, such as root cause analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
03-2023

High School Diploma -

Ligbron Academy of Technology
Ermelo, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Leadership potential

Cross-functional teamwork

Computer skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Technical writing

Risk assessment

Project management

Work Planning and Prioritization

Data analysis

Software

Python

PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

Certification

Process Improvement Specialist (CPIS), SSGI

Personal Interests and Certifications

  • Certified Zumba Instructor: Developed leadership, teaching, and motivational skills while managing classes and guiding participants to achieve fitness goals.
  • Painting: Showcases attention to detail, artistic expression, and patience, which translate into creative problem-solving and innovative thinking in professional settings.
  • Horseback Riding: Builds focus, resilience, and coordination, emphasizing responsibility and risk awareness.
  • Sewing: Highlights precision, planning, and persistence, with an ability to manage projects from concept to completion.

Timeline

Engineer in Training

Sasol Mining
02.2023 - Current

Vacation Work Student

Sasol Mining
12.2019 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Ligbron Academy of Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

University of Stellenbosch

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