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Nosiviwe Thandukuhla

Process Engineer
Secunda,Mpumalanga

Summary

Diligent Chemical Engineer with over 4 years of experience in the petrochemical industry. Possesses a versatile skill set including technical expertise, analytical prowess, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills. Experienced in troubleshooting and project management, committed to driving process improvement. Served as acting Area Manager several times, developing leadership and managerial skills to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations within the assigned area. Dedicated to expanding expertise and knowledge within and beyond the field to become a valuable asset within the company.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Process Engineer

Sasol Limited
01.2022 - Current
  • Assert health prediction tools
  • Plant monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Utilized data analysis techniques to identify areas for process optimisation and implement data-driven solutions
  • Shutdown support and equipment inspection to ensure equipment integrity
  • Simulation and Modeling
  • Actively participating in continuously improvement initiatives/projects, contributing ideas and solutions to enhance process performance and reliability.
  • Improved process safety by conducting hazard assessments and implementing risk mitigation measures.
  • Mentored junior engineers in best practices for process design, optimization, and troubleshooting techniques.

Process Engineer in Training

Sasol Limited
01.2021 - 01.2022

Engaged in multiple projects dedicated to minimising emissions into the atmosphere and environment, including initiatives such as the SOx compliance project, Clean Fuels (II) project, Heavy Organic Waste (HOW) reduction project, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Abatement project.

Responsibilities encompassed within these projects involved:

  • Executing process engineering tasks within a BD&I project framework
  • Contributing to cost estimates
  • Developing technical execution plans and roadmaps
  • Overseeing quality control and assurance, including managing risk registers
  • Participating in decision-making processes during the option selection phase of the HOW project
  • Creating plot plans for the SOx compliance project

Process Engineer in Training

Sasol Limited
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting of plants
  • Inspections of equipment
  • Oversight of OWAP deviations
  • Conducting HAZOP’s, RCA's, and PDA’s
  • Risk-based inspections
  • Engineering monthly reports

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Witwatersrand
Gauteng
02.2013 - 03.2020

Skills

    Technical report writing

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Certification

Lean Six sigma Yellow Belt Training

Timeline

Process Engineer

Sasol Limited
01.2022 - Current

Process Engineer in Training

Sasol Limited
01.2021 - 01.2022

Process Engineer in Training

Sasol Limited
01.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

Witwatersrand
02.2013 - 03.2020
Nosiviwe ThandukuhlaProcess Engineer