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Nkululeko Raymond Mbatha
Senior Process Technician
Durban
Summary
Talented Process Technician and technologist bringing 11 years experience in production environments. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction. Quick-learning with excellent communication strong project management and leadership skills.
Adaptable in managing production processes. Tenacious working on lengthy and complex problems to determine defects. Accustomed to working independently under minimal work direction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process Technologist
Sapref
Durban
09.2022 - Current
- Propose, design, develop and implement processes and control improvements in relevant areas of responsibility
- Propose engineering, procedural, system, etc. improvements in order to continually improve safety, quality, environment
and productivity. - Undertake accountability to assist with problem solving in terms of software and plant equipment in order to ensure
optimum plant performance. - Evaluate all changes prior to acceptance and implementation ensuring compliance with statutory and Sapref requirements.
- Full exploitation of process systems and trouble-shoot normal production problems.
- Assists with risk management activities in order to minimize risk statutory and Sapref standards.
• Undertake viability studies of proposed projects using Shell Global Solutions (SGS) in order to ensure sustainability of such
project. - Undertake accountability for coordinating approved projects within the window of planned maintenance and shutdown
activities in order to ensure optimum maintenance and plant availability. - Assist in process operations in order to optimize plant performance.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental requirements as stipulated by ISO 14001, the SAPREF HSEms as well as relevant
legal and permit requirements. - Understanding and knowledge of statutory and Sapref HSES standards
- Understanding of quality as an organization wide activity and the philosophy of continuous improvement.
Shift Fire Crew
Sapref (Fire station)
Durban
03.2014 - Current
- Routine check of fire fighting equipment and report defect.
- Completed the annual Fire man training.
- Assembling and setting up fire fighting equipment.
- Deployment of fire fighting equipment in affected areas and execute containment, isolation and extinguishing of the fire.
- Asses Environmental effects and recommend plan of action during a fire incident.
- Containment of hazards chemical spillages using on site resources.
- Operation of SAPREF fire engines.
Senior Process Technician
Sapref
Durban
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Qualified as an Authorized Gas tester.
- Competent to independently and successfully operate a panel/console (Panel training on the TDC3000 Completed).
- Studied and understood all major control loops.
- Make moves for Cut point /Spec changes to correct quality issues.
- Initiate and conduct Startups & Shutdowns as per procedures.
- Carry out Emergency Procedures and respond to credible emergencies.
- Correcting operating Window violations and off-spec product.
- Respond to Unit upsets as per procedure.
- Optimize plant performance through direct changing of process variables or using SMOC.
- Conduct panel trouble shooting, Investigations and reporting.
- Assess Process constrains and shift the process accordingly to ensure minimum environmental degradation.
- Communicate cross zonally to ensure smooth operation during feed changes and product transfer.
- Co-ordinate with SM, ZLT, Tech and E&S to streamline feed rates, production rates, availability of necessary utilities and escalate constrains and emergencies.
- Assist and train incoming junior operators.
Junior Process Technician
Sapref (NZ)
Durban
02.2012 - 07.2018
- Process Line following and understanding process equipment function.
- Completed All relevant training modules on all units within my area (CD3/HVU/HDS4/HTU/NZ-utilities).
- Conduct lab tests on different products using a variety of methods and equipment.
- Effective Reporting of results using LIMS or through Sr operator and carry out corrective actions as necessary.
- Carry out unit checks as per OPS standards.
- Switch over, isolate and prepare equipment for maintenance and return equipment to service.
- Identify and report all defective equipment using Pacer.
- Assist in unit start up and shutdowns (planned /emergency) as per unit operator procedure.
- Assist in T/A execution
- Conduct Routine Audits and surveys
Education
High School Diploma -
Sabela Senior Secondary School
Newcastle KZN 12.2009 - 01.2010
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Durban 01.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Durban 01.2014 - 11.2016
Skills
Creative critical thinker
Software
Microsoft Visio
ChemCAD
PI process information
C
MatLab/Octave
References
Name: William Qwabe
Position: Shift supervisor
Contact Number: +27 72 693 6297
Email: QwabeW@sapref.com
Name: Siyabonga Luthuli
Position: Operations supervisor
Contact Number: +27 73 315 9191
Email: LuthuliS@sapref.com
Name: Musawenkosi Dlamini
Position: Zone technology manager
Contact Number: +27 82 4564 1702
Email: DlaminiM@sapref.com
Timeline
Process Technologist
Sapref
09.2022 - Current
Senior Process Technician
Sapref
10.2018 - 09.2022
Shift Fire Crew
Sapref (Fire station)
03.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
01.2014 - 11.2016
Junior Process Technician
Sapref (NZ)
02.2012 - 07.2018
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
01.2010 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Sabela Senior Secondary School
12.2009 - 01.2010
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