Dumisani Thwala
Safety Practitioner
Rustenburg
Summary
Well-established Process Safety Management Leader, offering more than 20 years of expertise in both Process and Occupational Safety. Exceptional experience in Process, System Audits, Safety and compliance Inspections. Known for excellent Incident investigation, Problem solving, Risk assessments (i.e. HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, LOPA) skills and knowledge in Plant Operations (i.e Smelting and Chemical operations).
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Onboarding Coordinator
Anglo Platinum
Rustenburg
10.2019 - Current
- Coordinate onboarding process for Plant projects and fixed term contractors.
- Assessed onboarding systems against company needs and made improvements at level of company, department and job type to align with needs.
- Developed and updated onboarding materials, keeping pace with changes to market place and company.
- Monitored new hire performance, compliance and progress with requirements to consistently meet deadlines.
- Led professional and thorough orientation sessions, introducing new hires to key company information.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
- Determine and communicate Training requirements and applicable Anglo American Technical Standards, based on the presented scope of work.
- Provide advice on completion of risk assessments (i.e Baseline, wrac and JRA) and approval of the same.
- Provide assistance on safety file compilation and approval of the same.
- Chair weekly meetings with all contractors on site and monthly meetings with all legal appointees.
- Ensure that company procedures are adhered to
- Conduct frequent audits on all contractors as per their risk rankings, log information on Isometrix, block site access for non compliant contractors and follow up on actions raised.
- Conduct regular inspections at contractor laydowns, their tools and equipment to ensure they are fit and safe for use.
- Raise vendor complains on non complying contractors.
Safety Officer
Anglo Platinum
Rustenburg
04.2014 - 11.2019
- Conduct required internal audits and inspections according to organizational procedures and legislative requirements
- Discuss, record and sign-off findings in the logbook
- Capture information on isometrix and close out of previous actions
- Follow up on corrective actions raised and verify effectiveness of controls
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Assessed value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Created and maintained compliant work environment.
- Completed field checks to verify licenses and permits for various business.
- Directed activities of workers searching records and provided technical guidance as necessary.
- Evaluated and monitored supplier and partner relationships to support compliance.
- Confirmed data and licensing information through investigations and notified violators of required changes to bring operations into compliance.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
- Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.
- Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisted with development of compliance objectives and strategies.
- Warned violators of infractions or penalties.
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans for non-compliance issues.
- Follow up critical controls action close out
- Assist with co-ordination of external auditors during the auditing process
- Investigate serious or critical incidents to identify root causes and recommend preventative action, and/or measures
- Compile safety reports and statistics according to organizational requirements
- Facilitate risk assessments and HAZOPs
- Approve Production teams Job Risk Analysis
- Attend daily safety meetings with all plant disciplines
- Provide safety advise to teams where necessary.
Shift Leader
Anglo Platinum, Mortimer Smelter
Northam
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Swartklip-Limpopo
- Identify hazardous conditions and practices in the work place, thus have direct influence in Mortimer smelter's overall performance in the area of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality.
- Manage and lead a large team of Operators to ensure operational production targets are met, whilst aligning with the organization's burning ambition strategies.
- Effective planning and thinking strategies to coordinate personnel, equipment and associated resources to achieve optimal plant performance
- Provide technical support, leadership and coaching to the production team
- Check plant status and performance on the SCADA (i.e parameters like Temperatures, Pressures, flow rates etc) on critical equipment and circuits
- Verify SCADA reports through field inspections
- Generate notifications on SAP for observed equipment break downs and inform Engineering team to fix the equipment in question
- Test equipment thereof
- Chair daily pre-shift meetings and assign shift priorities to Operators
- Conduct one on ones with Operators
- Manage contractor resources (i.e Workforce and yellow fleet availability)
- Identify skill shortages and/or training needs and send such operators to applicable trainings
- Coordinate and chair incident investigations (e.g Furnace run out, explosions etc).
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided staff with feedback and guidance.
- Scheduled staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Completed daily financial activities and prepared weekly reports for management to inform decision-making.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Standards Officer
Anglo Platinum
Northam
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Position created to actively manage and ensure safe Furnace upgrade from 17
- MW to 38 MW rating
- Duties entailed: Punch listing of newly installed equipment and/lines on the field, against Piping and Instrumentation diagram and coordination of rectification of any observed omissions
- Drafting safe work procedures for the operation of new equipment (e.g
- Electrostatic Precipitator,
- Tapping procedure etc.) Training of Operators on new procedures
- Deleting old procedures from the system
- Identifying skills gaps and addressing of the same.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Shift Process Technician
Anglo Platinum, Polokwane
10.2007 - 12.2011
- Smelter
- Please see description for Shift Leader role above.
Plant Operator
Hillside Aluminium Smelter
Richards Bay
07.2003 - 09.2007
- Responsible for metal tapping
- Anode change in the mini furnaces
- Sampling operations
- Fault finding on unstable furnaces and addressing of such issues.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment for tests and maintenance.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
- Implemented process changes.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
- Measured and adjusted chemical feed rates.
- Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
- Oversaw plant treatment unit process, immediately identifying and mitigating abnormal issues.
Trainee Technician
Exaro
01.2002 - 04.2003
- Responsible for the smelter's water treatment plant operations (e.g Chemical dosing of tanks, slurry treatment prior discharge through effluent stream e.t.c)
- Took part in Smelter cold and hot commissioning
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Managed maintenance activities, supervised staff and inspected equipment.
- Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
Education
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
01.1997 - 05.2001
B-tech - Chemical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
07.2021 - Current
Skills
Incident investigation
undefinedReference
Bayanda Mncwango
General Manager-Congo
Cell: 083 250 2060
Timeline
B-tech - Chemical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
07.2021 - Current
Onboarding Coordinator
Anglo Platinum
10.2019 - Current
Safety Officer
Anglo Platinum
04.2014 - 11.2019
Shift Leader
Anglo Platinum, Mortimer Smelter
05.2013 - 04.2014
Standards Officer
Anglo Platinum
01.2012 - 04.2013
Shift Process Technician
Anglo Platinum, Polokwane
10.2007 - 12.2011
Plant Operator
Hillside Aluminium Smelter
07.2003 - 09.2007
Trainee Technician
Exaro
01.2002 - 04.2003
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
01.1997 - 05.2001
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