Lure Botha
Process Engineer
Secunda
Summary
Accomplished Process Engineer with more than 3 years experience in the field of process engineering. Known for great time management, effective multitasking and detail-oriented planning. Looking to bring further success to an organization through astute skills in change improvements, process tools and problem analysis.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer I
Gas Circuit Technical Support
Secunda
01.2022 - Current
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Collaborated with technologists to address operating issues and support rapid recovery.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
Engineer-In-Training III
Octene Train III and Safol
Secunda
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for daily plant monitoring activities.
- Applied problem solving skills on operational issues to ensure production targets are met.
- Investigated cost saving initiatives.
- Developed a tool for production collegues to use for the optimisation of production volumes.
Engineer-In-Training II
Projects and Engineering
Secunda
01.2020 - 12.2020
- MFD development
- HAZOP
- Hydraulic simulations in AFT Fathom
- Aspen simulations
- Planning
Engineer-In-Training I
Polypropylene I and II
Secunda
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Participated in several shutdowns. Inspecting vessels, make recommendations as per engineering judgement.
- Developed monitoring tools for the engineering department.
- Sized orifices to prevent cavitation/damage to piping equipment downstream of centrifugal water pumps.
- Attended several engineering courses.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
North West University of Potchefstroom
South Africa, Potchefstroom12.2018
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Hobbies
- Music (UNISA Grade 8 Piano)
- Art (Oil painting, graphite and charcoal drawing)
- Being active (Gym, dancing)
Languages
Afrikaans
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Process Engineer I
Gas Circuit Technical Support
01.2022 - Current
Engineer-In-Training III
Octene Train III and Safol
01.2021 - 12.2021
Engineer-In-Training II
Projects and Engineering
01.2020 - 12.2020
Engineer-In-Training I
Polypropylene I and II
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
North West University of Potchefstroom
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