Dibuseng Kganane
Junior Production Engineer
Polokwane
Summary
As a growing professional in the mining and metallurgy industry, my objective is to be part of a company that will allow me to express my skills, knowledge and experience by contributing positively in day-to-day operations and production. I am a natural leader that has acted in various supervisory roles such as Acting Furnace Superintendent and the Acting Production Engineer role. During my acting roles I was able to use my integrated analytical knowledge to analyze, improve, and determine defects and technical problems which led to reduction in operating efficiencies. During my training I had an opportunity to work in raw materials where I optimized screening parameters for the ROM feeder, improved the milling power input and was part of Brine water project which resulted in an improved pellets strength. My aim is to use the knowledge that I have gained over the years to showcase my professionalism and ambitions within the industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Engineering in Training (Metallurgical Engineer)
Lion Smelters
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Daily and monthly reports (KPIs, financial and Metal Accounting reports).
- Project Management.
- Improved ball mill mash, pellet strength and raw material sampling
- Energy and mass balance.
- Oversee raw material screening, milling and drying sections.
- Material quality audit (raw materials and final product specifications).
- Liaising with production team and providing technical support.
- Critically analyze trends for defects and identify optimization opportunity
- Stock management using SAP.
- Premus, rotary kiln, furnace and metal recovery operations.
- HSEC Icams and conducting RCFA.
- Acted as a production engineer for 10 months within during my employment.
- Acted as a furnace Superintendent for 1 month during my employment
Part Time Student Assistant
The University of Witwatersrand
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Issuing, shelving and sorting of books.
- Managing library book logistics.
- Helping students with registration affairs.
Learner Metallurgist
ASAP Metals
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Daily and monthly KPIs production reports.
- Analyze Chrome concentrate and PGM tails lab reports.
- Thickener operational support.
- Overseeing milling and spiral efficiencies.
- Conduct safety briefing and observations
- Responsible for the optimization of the processing plant and ensuring set targets are met.
- Identifying, running and managing projects
- Liaison with the Production team for daily activities and assess plant performance.
- Analyze and optimize crushing, screening, milling and spiral operating parameters for better product quality
Education
BSc - Engineering (Metallurgy & Materials)
The University of Witwatersrand
01.2019
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Maputle High School
01.2014
Skills
Time management
Certification
SAP training (Glencore Training Centre - 2020) Obtained training for SAP applications and operations at the Glencore Training Centre.
References
- Obakeng, Rammutla, Furnace HOD, 076 772 7182, Lion Smelter
- Tebogo, Kgoedi, Production engineer, 061 334 1887, Glencore
- Rachel, Green, HSEC Officer, 076 101 4082, Lion Smelter
Timeline
Engineering in Training (Metallurgical Engineer)
Lion Smelters
01.2020 - 01.2023
Learner Metallurgist
ASAP Metals
05.2016 - 01.2017
Part Time Student Assistant
The University of Witwatersrand
01.2016 - 12.2019
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Maputle High School
BSc - Engineering (Metallurgy & Materials)
The University of Witwatersrand