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Lephalale
Summary
Dynamic process controller with a proven track record at Exxaro-Grootegeluk Mine, enhancing production efficiency through innovative process control strategies. Skilled in training and mentoring teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards while optimizing quality control. Recognized for reducing operational costs and fostering collaboration across engineering and production teams.
Experienced with process control and operational efficiency. Utilizes troubleshooting and quality assurance to ensure seamless production. Knowledge of optimizing workflows and minimizing downtime enhances overall system reliability.
Ambitious individual with experience in process control strategies and new process implementation. A confident Process Controller with exemplary math, communication, and leadership skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process Controller (P3)
Exxaro-Grootegeluk Mine
05.2024 - Current
- Reduced operational costs for the company through effective monitoring of equipment performance and proactive maintenance scheduling.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design innovative solutions for persistent process control issues, resulting in improved system reliability.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing process control strategies and implementing data-driven adjustments.
- Enhanced product quality by closely monitoring key process parameters and making necessary adjustments in realtime.
- Coordinate remote communications: Direct network and radio communications between different operational units. Receive and transfer further radio or telecom messages or calls. These might include messages from the public, or the emergency services.
- React to events in time-critical environments: Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.
- Maintain records of mining operations: Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery and downtimes. Reporting on the EU System
- Monitor equipment: Monitoring equipment implies watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
- Conduct inter-shift communication: Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift (Shift handover)
- Coordinate communication during mine emergencies: Direct and coordinate communication procedures during emergencies. Instruct callers appropriately and keep them informed of any rescue effort. Alert and dispatch rescue personnel to emergency calls and critical alarms.
- Ensure compliance with safety legislation: Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
- Manage emergency procedures: React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential implementation in future projects, keeping the company at the forefront of industry advancements.
Process Controller
Exxaro- GROOTEGELUK MINE
11.2016 - 05.2024
- Reduced operational costs for the company through effective monitoring of equipment performance and proactive maintenance scheduling.
- Provided technical training to operators, empowering them to confidently address minor equipment malfunctions and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design innovative solutions for persistent process control issues, resulting in improved system reliability.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees, offering assistance and insight to equip each for job roles.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing process control strategies and implementing data-driven adjustments.
- Enhanced product quality by closely monitoring key process parameters and making necessary adjustments in realtime.
- Handled troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.
- Developed new standard operating procedures to improve overall plant safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
OPERATOR GR II
EXXARO-GROOTEGELUK MINE
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Education
Advanced Coal Preparation
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa12-2024
Electrical Engineering
Tzaneen FET College
Lephalale, South Africa11-2023
Advanced Computer Literacy
Prisma Training Solurion
Lephalale, South Africa11-2022
First Line Management
Unisa
Polokwane, South Africa12-2015
Basic Coal Preparation
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa08-2013
High School Diploma -
Matshwara High School
Lephalale, South Africa12-2001
Skills
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Process control systems
- Safety and health standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Quality control
- Report writing
Accomplishments
Recognized for a successful GG6 plant expansion project commissioning.
Timeline
Senior Process Controller (P3)
Exxaro-Grootegeluk Mine
05.2024 - Current
Process Controller
Exxaro- GROOTEGELUK MINE
11.2016 - 05.2024
OPERATOR GR II
EXXARO-GROOTEGELUK MINE
11.2013 - 11.2016
Advanced Coal Preparation
University of Pretoria
Electrical Engineering
Tzaneen FET College
Advanced Computer Literacy
Prisma Training Solurion
First Line Management
Unisa
Basic Coal Preparation
University of Pretoria
High School Diploma -
Matshwara High School
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