Fezeka Charmaine Dhlamini
Queensburgh
Summary
Highly experienced Terminal Operator with a decade of expertise in the petrochemical industry, specializing in storage and handling. Proficient in driving product transfers and movement safely while prioritizing quality. Recognizes the criticality of inventory management and consistently executes tasks with precision for effective stock control. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, inspiring team members to enhance productivity. Committed to increasing production efficiency, with exceptional communication and leadership abilities. Motivated and goal-oriented, seeks assistance when needed. Emphasizes honesty, integrity, and deep respect for rules, regulations, and individuals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Process Control Technician
Engen Petroleum
11.2023 - Current
- Manage stock and inventory.
- Monitor transfer and shipping processes on the Honeywell Experion DCS (monitor pumping rates, tank movements, alarms, etc.).
- Closely monitor product quality, liaise with Lab
- Documented information in daily logs, inventory control spreadsheets and quality tracking documents while ensuring to uphold company standards and meet regulatory recordkeeping requirements.
- Actively listen to downstream customers, managed concerns quickly and escalated major issues.
- Coordinate shift activities by structuring workload and tasks
- Liaise with production planning team, inventory controller and downstream customer to meet supply/demand requirements and ensure product reconciliation.
Senior Terminal Operator
Engen Petroleum
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored day-to-day operations of storage tanks and piping, alerting appropriate personnel to any performance variances.
- Issuing permits to work, Conducting worksite visits with Business partners to ensure safe execution of project work.
- Completing Tier 1 audits.
- Performed troubleshooting, adjustment, and minor repairs on equipment requiring attention, participating in major repairs.
- Implemented safe handling of chemicals and petrochemicals by way of tank transfers, truck tank loadings, and off-loadings.
- Reported safety incidents to appropriate personnel
- Perform routine checks on equipment’s and escalate major malfunctions for immediate assistance.
- Collaborate with shift member to synchronize work flow and control contamination.
- Ensure compliance with all safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Collaborate with mechanical team to coordinate maintenance work and manage resources.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Work closely with Plant supervisor and Control technician to coordinate work and drive shift members.
- Closely monitor product quality and inventory by manual tank gauging and routine sampling
Process Technician
Engen Petroleum Refinery
04.2015 - 06.2022
- Completed training on Refinery fundamentals, Fire and Safety
- Completed competency training as per companies recommended progression route.
- Executed Rail and Road car loading.
- Clerical duties at weigh bridge utilized SAP production and FuelFacs
- Uphold health and safety standards.
- Compliance to policies and procedures.
- Product sampling and tank gauging for quality and inventory management.
- Tank line up to receive and transfer with zero contaminations.
- Conduct routine checks on plant and equipments, escalate mechanical issues promptly.
Junior Process Engineer
Smith Plastics
02.2015 - 03.2015
- Developed documentation, including diagrams and specifications, to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues, support rapid recovery, and minimize service disruptions.
- Gathered documentation such as photographs and evidentiary reviews and generated detailed reports outlining findings.
- Quality control management
- Managing new projects in Chrome and Paint plant
- Inventory management
- Audits
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning
Field Operator
Anchor Yeast
12.2012 - 02.2014
- Coordinated deliveries of materials to meet production demands.
- Product Storage and Handling
- Manage product quality and documented results.
- Oversaw unloading of material into storage tanks.
- Inventory management of Raw materials.
- Identify hazards/issues and propose solutions.
- Operate process on field and on DCS.
- Monitor and operate chemical storage farm and utilities.
- Performed housekeeping functions to maintain compliant, audit-ready operations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management
MANCOSA
Durban, South Africa01.2022
National Certificate (N2 and N3) - Chemical Operations
Scientec
Durban, South Africa01.2016
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa01.2015
Skills
- Environmental Compliance
- Process Control
- Quality Management
- Troubleshooting and Problem solving
- Organization and Time management
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Excellent work ethic
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Leadership skills
- Independent
- Communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Workload allocation
Timeline
Trainee Process Control Technician
Engen Petroleum
11.2023 - Current
Senior Terminal Operator
Engen Petroleum
07.2022 - Current
Process Technician
Engen Petroleum Refinery
04.2015 - 06.2022
Junior Process Engineer
Smith Plastics
02.2015 - 03.2015
Field Operator
Anchor Yeast
12.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management
MANCOSA
National Certificate (N2 and N3) - Chemical Operations
Scientec
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
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