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Hebron Chuene

Hebron Chuene

Metallurgical Engineering Candidate
Ellisras

Summary

Hebron Chuene is an Aspiring Metallurgical Engineering Superintendent and or a Senior Process Engineer holding his Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgical Engineering and a National Diploma in Extraction Metallurgy from the Tshwane University of Technology and the University of Johannesburg, respectively. Hebron further have more than Five (5) years’ experience working as a Metallurgical Engineering Candidate, Metallurgy In-service Trainee. Hebron always believes that his hands-on experience coupled with the growing knowledge he gained during his studies and field work prepared him to make a solid contribution in any Metallurgical and Process Engineering related field. With a solid foundation in Metallurgical Engineering, Hebron is always prepared to put his knowledge and abilities to deliver the best results in everything that he does, while gaining immeasurable experience and skills to advance in his career pursuit. Hebron is a self-motivated, goal orientated, driven and an individual who believes in lifting and empowering others through the knowledge he has acquired, and experiences gained overtime.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Plant Operator

Exxaro Resources
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for inspection and control
  • MHSA regulations compliance
  • Operating and control mechanical equipment and machinery
  • Assisting with preventative and breakdown maintenance
  • Ensuring and coordinating optimized operation according to operational processes and prescriptions.

Senior Sampler

Exxaro Resources
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Sample collection, preparation, and analysis
  • Results reporting
  • Conduct activities such as weighing, crushing, milling, splitting, screening, RhoVol, sink/float testing, magnetic separation, Archimedes tests.
  • Data management on LIMS software
  • MHSA regulations compliance
  • Calibration and verification of instruments/equipment
  • Setting up and assisting with operation of the minerals processing equipment
  • Data collation and logging onto the Minerals Processing records and/or server data base.
  • Adhere to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards and procedures when performing work.
  • Coordinating and managing sampling operations in the process plants with Laboratory
  • Technical reporting and report writing.

Trainee Engineer Metallurgy

Exxaro Resources
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Internship in mega projects; Grootegeluk Coal GG6 Expansion Project
  • SHEW legislation and compliance
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Overseeing operational quality control processes
  • Production problems investigations
  • Plant commissioning
  • Plant inspections and troubleshooting
  • Calibration of plant equipment
  • Sampling and analysis
  • Liaising with maintenance, operational, and support function personnel to implement plant optimization projects.

Trainee Metallurgist

Clencore Coal
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • 1-year in-service training with various sections completed including Mines Health and Safety Act (MHSA) knowledge, Coal Handling and Preparation Plant Operation (CHPP), Process Control and Optimization, Plant Troubleshooting, Shift work, Evaluation of plant performance, Laboratory and Sampling Analysis, Mini Projects, Service and Metallurgical Accounting, Analytical report writing and presentation skills, Statistical Analysis, and Quality Control.

Education

Bachelor of Sciences Honours - Metallurgy (Applied Science)

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Certificate - Business Management for First Line Managers

University of South Africa
02.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Metallurgical Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology
02.2018 - 05.2018

National Diploma - Extraction Metallurgy

University of Johannesburg
02.2013 - 05.2017

National Senior Certificate - NSC

Rusplaas Christian Model School
Lebowakgomo, South Africa
01.2008 - 05.2012

Project Management of Engineers - undefined

Exxaro Resources
02.2020 - 05.2020

Change Leadership - undefined

Exxaro Resources
02.2020 - 05.2020

Skills

    Good Communication

    Microsoft Office

    Good team player

    Personal Information

    • Date of Birth: 08/24/94
    • Nationality: South African
    • Driving License: Code 10

    References

    References available upon request

    Timeline

    Plant Operator

    Exxaro Resources
    07.2023 - Current

    Senior Sampler

    Exxaro Resources
    07.2021 - 06.2023

    Certificate - Business Management for First Line Managers

    University of South Africa
    02.2021 - 05.2021

    Project Management of Engineers - undefined

    Exxaro Resources
    02.2020 - 05.2020

    Change Leadership - undefined

    Exxaro Resources
    02.2020 - 05.2020

    Trainee Engineer Metallurgy

    Exxaro Resources
    01.2020 - 06.2021

    Bachelor of Technology - Metallurgical Engineering

    Tshwane University of Technology
    02.2018 - 05.2018

    Trainee Metallurgist

    Clencore Coal
    01.2017 - 12.2017

    National Diploma - Extraction Metallurgy

    University of Johannesburg
    02.2013 - 05.2017

    National Senior Certificate - NSC

    Rusplaas Christian Model School
    01.2008 - 05.2012

    Bachelor of Sciences Honours - Metallurgy (Applied Science)

    University of Pretoria
    04.2001 -
    Hebron ChueneMetallurgical Engineering Candidate