Nothando Ntuli
Senior Process Controller
Kempton Park
Summary
Experienced in Chemical Operations and have worked over 10 years in the petrochemical industry. I worked with a team of technicians to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the refinery's processes and equipment, from raw materials to finished products. I have NQF Level 4 in Chemical Operations, and I have developed skills in teamwork, occupational health and safety, raw materials, and process optimization. I am passionate about improving the environmental performance and sustainability of the refinery. I have contributed to several projects that have reduced emissions, waste, and energy consumption. I am also committed to learning new technologies and best practices. I am looking for an opportunity to leverage my expertise and experience in a dynamic and innovative organization that promotes collaboration, growth, excellence, and diversity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
DCS/Panel Operator (Retrenched)
SAPREF, DURBAN
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Monitored and controlled crude distillation units through the panel, managing Control Room activities and ensuring achievement of optimal operating parameters.
- Managing internal stakeholders for daily planning and coordinated with the Economic Scheduling Department to meet product specifications.
- Ensured plant compliance with HSE, regulations, maintaining product quality, and executing the production plan effectively.
- Collected and interpreted data, responded to incidents and emergencies, and facilitated information exchange during shift handovers.
- Plant Start-up and Shutdown on the panel.
- Troubleshooting process deviations.
- Developed new procedures.
- Assisted in preparation of clearance permits.
- Trained and mentored juniors.
- Executed Leading plant Operator duties.
Leading Plant Operator- Crude Distillation Units
SAPREF, DURBAN
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Maintained safe plant operations by following operational instructions and procedures, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.
- Conducted field checks on equipment including pumps, compressors, vessels and furnaces.
- Prepared equipment for maintenance, commissioned and decommissioned systems, and upheld good housekeeping practices and ensuring plant compliance with safety protocols.
- Ensured products met required specifications through quality control, collected data, took samples for lab testing, and responded to incidents and emergencies.
- Effectively executed the production plan on shift, performed shift handovers, and trained new Plant Operators in all operational duties.
- Collected samples, performed basic lab tests and used LIMS to load and interpret lab results.
- Executed plant start-up and shutdown on the field.
- Performed plant systems isolation.
- Performed PTW audits on the field.
- Hazard identification and trouble shooting.
- Fire/Spill containment.
Education
No Degree - Chemical Operations, NQF Level 4
SCIENTEC EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Matric -
Umlazi Comtech
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office software and DCS
Strong decision maker
Flexible handling a variety of tasks and shift priorities simultaneously
Analytical Skills
Timeline
DCS/Panel Operator (Retrenched)
SAPREF, DURBAN
01.2018 - 04.2023
Leading Plant Operator- Crude Distillation Units
SAPREF, DURBAN
01.2013 - 12.2017
No Degree - Chemical Operations, NQF Level 4
SCIENTEC EDUCATION AND TRAINING
04.2001 -
Matric -
Umlazi Comtech
04.2001 -
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Date of birth: 24/03/1990
- Race: African
- Marital status: Married
- Gender: Female
DRIVING LICENSE
Driving license category C1