Mdibanisi Vuyani Xaso
Water And Waste Water Purification Superintendent
Cape Town,021
Summary
Experienced in Water and Waste Treatment Processes with five years in the field. Excellent problem-solving, planning and multitasking abilities, well versed in membrane filtration methods and conventional plants. Skilled at managing projects,collecting and analyzing samples, measuring and dispensing water treatment solutions to prepare water for public use.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Water and Waste Water Purification Superintendent
TheeWaterskloof Municipality
Villiersdorp, Western Cape
02.2020 - Current
- Evaluating compliance within the Water and Waste Water Purification plants as according to the requirements of the National Water Act, 1998 ( Act 36 of 1998 ).
- Conducting tests and monitoring final effluent discharged from the plants by analyzing its Microbiological, Physical and Chemical parameters to ensure compliance to the National Water Act as granted by the Department of Water.
- Preparing operational performance reports referring to statistical data and qualitative information gathered through investigations and inspections.
- Facilitating the establishment of Bio-monitoring and Groundwater monitoring network programs, to assess the impact on biological systems in the water environment in the area directly affected by the WWTWs activities.
- Assessing plant conditions and the status of predictive and planned maintenance interventions, reporting breakdowns and/ or communicating urgent repair work necessary to restore functionality.
- Assessing and introducing measures to facilitate understanding of processes and procedures with respect to the operations and/ or providing on the job training to personnel on specific applications.
- Maintaining procedural records and registers of investigations, inspections and plant performance levels and, providing details during internal and external audits, assessments or investigations.
- Analyzing resource requirements against project scope and time frames with a view to optimizing utilization and achieving cost effectiveness
- Operating and adjusting controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage.
Senior Process Controller
Veolia Water Solutions
Hermanus, Western Cape
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted monthly plant optimization reports and feasibility studies, to advise on what changes can be made to improve the overall efficiency of the Water and Waste Water Treatment plants .
- Tested for: pH, conductivity, turbidity, phosphates, ammonia, nitrates, free and total chlorine, iron, COD, BOD, MLSS, SVI, color, silica, Silt Density index (SDI) etc, for the WTW and the WWTW respectively according to SANS 241 .
- Conducting monthly plant optimization reports and feasibility studies, to advise on what changes can be made to improve the overall efficiency of the Water and Waste Water Treatment plants.
Reverse Osmosis and Desalination Plant Supervisor
Veolia Water Solutions
Cape Town, Western Cape
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Operated and controlled process equipment in accordance with prescribed operating & maintenance procedures and standards.
- Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
- Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
- Ensured that all processes and operational tasks, required for the correct, safe and efficient operation of the plant are performed timeously and accurately.
- Monitored the working practices of subordinates, correct unsafe, inefficient or inappropriate working practices and/or recommend employees for training interventions.
- Oversaw the daily operating of the plant , together with training employees on different laboratory methods for the testing of water and waste water.
Waste Recovery Plant Process Controller
Veolia Water Solutions
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Perform Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) effluent samples before feeding to the plant.
- Ensure the Anaerobic Bio-digester conditions are within production specifications before feeding.
- Monitor and regulate heat exchanger temperatures by ensuring that the boiler is in full operation and is working efficiently.
- Handled troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
Desalination Plant Process Controller
Veolia Water Solutions
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Operated and maintained Reverse Osmosis cell membranes.
- Analyzed final water samples as according to SANS241.
- Ensured correct chemical dosages were applied to the process streams at all times.
- Ensured that all plant process and operational records are accurately maintained.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 01.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Sample collecting and analysis
Hazardous chemical handling
Calibrating instruments
Planning and Coordination
Written Communication
Supervision
Self-motivated professional
MS Office
Conflict resolution
Data management
Project Management
Certification
Bachelor of Technology In Chemical Engineering
Timeline
Water and Waste Water Purification Superintendent
TheeWaterskloof Municipality
02.2020 - Current
Ultra-Filtration Operations And Water Treatment
05-2019
Senior Process Controller
Veolia Water Solutions
12.2018 - 01.2020
Reverse Osmosis and Desalination Plant Supervisor
Veolia Water Solutions
04.2018 - 11.2018
Waste Recovery Plant Process Controller
Veolia Water Solutions
09.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Technology In Chemical Engineering
12-2016
Desalination Plant Process Controller
Veolia Water Solutions
11.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2012 - 12.2016