MONEI LESOMO
LABORATORY ANALYST/PROCESSOR/TECHNICIAN
Rustenburg
Summary
Dynamic laboratory professional with extensive experience at Anglo Platinum, excelling in sample preparation and data analysis. Proven problem-solver with strong time management skills, consistently ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Adept at utilizing advanced analytical techniques, contributing to high-quality results and effective team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Processor
Anglo Platinum: Divisional Metallurgical Laborator
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained good housekeeping, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and preventing cross-contamination of samples.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on all laboratory equipment (Milling section, flotation cell, pumps etc), promptly addressing any malfunctions or necessary repairs to minimize downtime.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Assisted in preparing samples for external testing when necessary.
- Sample management - receiving, registering, taking/collection, labeling, log-in and preparation.
- Sample preparation ( Filtering, Drying, Coarse screening, Splitting and PSD) in accordance with the procedures.
- Collaborated on Laboratory test works and offsite sampling campaigns.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Bobcat and Light vehicle driving.
Processor
Anglo Platinum: ACP
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Contributed to the achievement of department goals through consistent high-quality work. Participated in investigations, safety meetings and aid in breakdowns.
- Identified hazards, ensured that standards are conformed to and reported incidents or abnormal activities.
- Assisted with Isolation and lockout on equipment.
- Basic operation of equipment on field during plant start-up or shut-down.
- Sampling and Sample analysis.
Laboratory Analyst Student
Samancor TC Smelter
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Adhered to all quality stardards as determined by ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 requirements.
- Managed laboratory activities on shift and responded appropriately to problems, requests and emergencies.
- Inspection of equipment and completion of checklists.
- Use of specific chemical analysis techniques, methods and equipment to measure and determine chemical components of Ferrochrome, Chrome ore and Raw material samples.
- Prepared and analyzed samples on Induced Coupled Plasma (ICP), X-ray Fluorescent (XRF), Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) and LECO0744.
- Analytical data analysis and report writing.
- Updated results on the Laboratory Management System (LIMS)
Education
B-Tech - Chemical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
President Mangope Technical High School
Rustenburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Sample preparation
Laboratory techniques
Problem-solving
Team management
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Lab result interpretation
Data collection
Data analysis
Timeline
Laboratory Processor
Anglo Platinum: Divisional Metallurgical Laborator
12.2023 - Current
Processor
Anglo Platinum: ACP
11.2021 - 11.2023
Laboratory Analyst Student
Samancor TC Smelter
03.2019 - 09.2019
B-Tech - Chemical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate -
President Mangope Technical High School
04.2001 -
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