Kenaleona Tladinyana
Chemist
Brits
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Analyst proficient in testing minerals from internal and external sources using instrumental analysis and wet chemistry methods. Exhibits strong analytical skills and problem solving skills. Routinely performs laboratory procedures requiring advanced technical skills and sound judgment in chemistry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Essayer
Bushveld Vanchem (PTY) Ltd
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared samples and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Collaborated with supervision, and other plant personnel on quality and performance improvements.
- Communicated analysis results to various departments to effectively formulate production.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared reagents, and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Sample Preparer
Glencore Pty
Brits
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and plant requirements.
- Adjusted instrument and machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Prepared samples and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Prepared reagents, and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
Chemist Trainee
Glencore (PTY) Ltd
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Prepared samples and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Collaborated with supervision, and other plant personnel on quality and performance improvements.
- Communicated analysis results to various departments to effectively formulate production.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared reagents, and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Chemist Trainee
Impala Platinum
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Prepared samples and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical instruments, techniques and methods.
- Collaborated with supervision, and other plant personnel on quality and performance improvements.
- Communicated analysis results to various departments to effectively formulate production.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
- Operated and troubleshot equipment, instruments and routinely performed quality control on instrumentation to comply with established specifications.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared reagents, and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
Education
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2020 - 05.2021
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2015 - 05.2018
Highest Certificate -
Bakwena Secondary School
Modikwe 01.2014 - 12.2014
Skills
Laboratory Information Management System
Operating:Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy,XRF, Inductively Coupled Plasma,Auto titrator, Moisture balance, Conductomer, pH meter
Documentation and reporting
Quality control monitoring
Lab result interpretation
Timeline
Senior Essayer
Bushveld Vanchem (PTY) Ltd
05.2022 - Current
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2020 - 05.2021
Sample Preparer
Glencore Pty
10.2018 - 05.2022
Chemist Trainee
Glencore (PTY) Ltd
10.2017 - 09.2018
Chemist Trainee
Impala Platinum
01.2017 - 09.2017
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2015 - 05.2018
Highest Certificate -
Bakwena Secondary School
01.2014 - 12.2014