Khosi Carol Nkosi
Johannesburg
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Chemical engineering graduate specializing in Metallurgical processes with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic laboratory protocols and testing procedures. Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Engineer
Exxaro Resources
Pretoria
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development of new alloys and alloying processes.
- Assisted in developing process documentation such as work instructions, standard operating procedures.
- Developed testing methods for evaluating mechanical properties of materials.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new products that meet customer needs while minimizing costs.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for laboratory operations.
- Participated in supplier audits when necessary.
- Provided technical support to production personnel regarding metallurgy related issues.
- Performed chemical analyses on metals, such as spectrographic analysis and other tests to determine composition.
- Operated furnaces, casting machines, and other tools used in metalworking operations.
- Utilized computer software programs for data acquisition and analysis in order to optimize process control strategies.
Intern
CSIR
Pretoria
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared presentations outlining research results for senior management team members.
- Gathered and analyzed data using qualitative methods.
- Created detailed reports summarizing the findings from various research studies.
- Reviewed scientific journals for articles related to the organization's specific field of study.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with other researchers regarding potential strategies for investigation or experimentation.
- Assisted in designing and implementing research studies, including developing hypotheses and methodologies.
Inservice Training
Active Foundry pty (LTD)
Germiston
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab
- Metal Sample analyses (Spectrometer)
- Compile reports
- Sand analyses
- Calibrate mixer machines
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Created detailed reports outlining project progress and results.
- Performed research on new materials, components, and technologies used in engineering applications.
- Resolved issues related to production processes and product quality standards.
Education
Short Course - Project Management
Project Management
University Of Pretoria05-2024
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
12.2022
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
06.2021
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Osizweni Secondary School
12.2017
Skills
- MS Office skills
- Metallurgical Analysis
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Technical Writing
- Organizational Management
Additionalinformation - License
Driver's license code 10
References
Mr Thindothe Nemavhola ( Engineer, Metallurgy)
Cell: 083 609 0169
Tell: 012 307 7722
Email address: thindothe.nemavhola@exxaro.com
Timeline
Intern Engineer
Exxaro Resources
09.2023 - Current
Intern
CSIR
03.2023 - 09.2023
Inservice Training
Active Foundry pty (LTD)
03.2021 - 03.2022
Short Course - Project Management
Project Management
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Osizweni Secondary School
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