Modise Mmakola
Project Metallurgist
Pretoria
Summary
Metallurgical Engineering Graduate with extensive experience in process optimization, quality control, and plant performance enhancement. Proven expertise in identifying root causes of failures and implementing corrective actions to improve production reliability. Skilled in fostering collaboration among production, maintenance, and other stakeholders to drive effective problem-solving and alignment. A dependable team player with a strong ability to apply technical knowledge for operational improvements, contributing to successful project teams focused on new plant setups, equipment upgrades, and capital project implementation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Project Metallurgist
Spectrum Technical
03.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Metals and minerals processing solutions
- Assisted in project preparation, technical documentation, and on-site support for degassing and temperature control systems in the casthouse.
- Contributed to audit and improvement projects on casthouse equipment, with recommendations for maintenance and production teams.
- Coordinated with OEM partners including STAS and Precimeter.
- Supported installation and commissioning of fluidized bed dryers at Tronox. Conducted plant inspections, troubleshooting, and spares planning. Oversaw refurbishment of magnetic drums in Spectrum’s workshop.
- Contributed to operations management, including production reporting, maintenance scheduling, plant coordination, and contractor supervision.
- Assisted in safety management and supported HSEC compliance.
- Developed project schedules, coordinated internal and external resources, engaged with clients, tracked milestones, and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of commercial proposals and RFQ responses.
Graduate Metallurgist
Anglo American Platinum (DML)
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Divisional Metallurgical Laboratory
- Assisted technical engineering in completing projects within guidelines.
- Performed complete plant commissioning of new technologies to be implemented across production.
- Assisted in projects for anglo american platinum concentrators as a whole.
- Conducted safety inspections, identified hazards, and took corrective actions.
- Maintained plant machinery and ensured preventive maintenance.
- Ensured quality control of ceramic media for Isamills and recommended cost-saving measures.
- Performed equipment inspections, logged data, maintained plant performance, and compiled reports.
Education
National Diploma - Engineering Metallurgy
Tshwane University of Technology
06.2021
Matric Certificate - undefined
Makgetse Secondary School
12.2017
Skills
- Effective technical resolution skills
- Operational efficiency monitoring
- Proficient in risk analysis
- Process performance monitoring
- Technical documentation expertise
- Compliance management
- Problem-solving skills
- Research and analysis proficiency
- Flexible problem-solving
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Effective time management
- Strong interpersonal communication
Interests
Problem Solving, Audio Engineering, Community involvement
Additional Information
Code 10 - Drivers Liscense
Certification
US ID 252031 - Apply the principles and concepts of emotional intelligence to the management of self and others
Timeline
Project Metallurgist
Spectrum Technical
03.2024 - Current
Graduate Metallurgist
Anglo American Platinum (DML)
01.2020 - 06.2021
Matric Certificate - undefined
Makgetse Secondary School
National Diploma - Engineering Metallurgy
Tshwane University of Technology
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