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Fulufhelo Tsiwana
Process Technician II
Mpumalanga
Summary
Talented Process Technician bringing 8+ years experience in production environments. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician II
Sasol Synfuels
Secunda
02.2023 - Current
- Act as production Area manager and taking full responsibilities.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing process parameters and equipment settings.
- Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
- Improved product quality with strict adherence to standard operating procedures and quality control guidelines.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
- Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Assisted in the implementation of project recommendations.
- Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets through diligent monitoring of processes and swift resolution of issues.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
- Prevented equipment fires and alerted plant personnel regarding hazards.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Initiated contact with vendors and built solid working relationships.
- Followed verbal instructions and hand sketches to adapt and modify tooling.
Process Technician I
Air Liquide
Secunda
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Act as production Area manager and taking full responsibilities.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing process parameters and equipment settings.
- Improved product quality with strict adherence to standard operating procedures and quality control guidelines.
- Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.
- Participated in root cause analysis efforts on process-related issues, offering expertise to identify solutions quickly and effectively.
- Coordinated with engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production activities.
- Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
- Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
- Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
Process Controller
Sasol Synfuels
Secunda
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted in trouble shooting, taking samples according to schedule, safe making of the plant during shutdown, standby to ensure the mechanical activities are being executed safely,follow instruction from production forman.
Education
Baccalaureate - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Secunda, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Diploma Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Secunda, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Operational Process Monitoring
Operational efficiency
Performance improvement
Process monitoring
System optimization
Production scheduling
Standard operation procedures
Materials management
Decision-making
Problem-solving abilities
Problem identification and analysis
Teamwork and collaboration
Procedure updating
Process implementation
Effective communication
Problem identification and analysis
Teamwork and collaboration
Procedure updating
Process implementation
Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with the project team during RTO rebuild plant .
- Documented and resolved start up and operational issues which led to successfully start up of the RTO plant.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 5 production forman during acting as Production area manager
Software
Power bI
K2 Management system
SAP system
SDX
Additional Information
Kholofelo Ngoetjana Production Area manager Air Liquide
Cell : 0836802909/0786848558
Rolivhuwa Mudzhiba Production Area manager Refining West North units
Cell : 0763502072
Timeline
Process Technician II
Sasol Synfuels
02.2023 - Current
Process Technician I
Air Liquide
07.2021 - 01.2023
Process Controller
Sasol Synfuels
12.2019 - 04.2021
Baccalaureate - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
04.2001 -
National Diploma Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
04.2001 -