Reply Dan Mkonto
Process Engineer
Durban
Summary
Driven by a passion for efficiency and continuous improvement, I leveraged skills in operations management and problem-solving at Sappi Saiccor to enhance production processes, achieving significant waste reduction. My proactive approach to quality control and leadership development fostered a collaborative environment, driving notable advancements in manufacturing efficiency and equipment optimization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineering Intern
Sappi Saiccor
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline operations and eliminate waste within production process.
- Optimized process efficiency by implementing data-driven analysis and improvement strategies.
- Compiled and analyzed production data, generating insightful reports for management review and decision-making.
- Reduced production downtime with proactive equipment maintenance scheduling and troubleshooting.
- Assisted in quality control measures, ensuring adherence to established industry standards and customer requirements.
- Enhanced communication between departments by establishing clear channels of information flow regarding process updates or concerns.
- Participated in safety reviews (HAZOP, SWIFT, BBS observations), contributing valuable input for optimizing workplace conditions and minimizing hazards.
- Assisted senior engineers in designing experiments to test new products or processes, contributing to successful product launches on tight timelines.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas of potential optimization in manufacturing processes.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
- Improved overall equipment effectiveness through rigorous monitoring, identification of trends, and timely intervention when necessary.
- Used statistical process control to identify out-of-control conditions and define and execute plans to reduce process variation.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Wrote safety procedures for industrial facilities, enforcing or exceeding industry standards.
- Compiled and analyzed production data, generating insightful reports for management review and decision-making.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all activities related to engineering projects while adhering to company policies regarding recordkeeping. E.g. Risk assessments, PMRS, motivational letters, P&ID updates, Isometric drawing
- Provided hands-on training to new employees on standard operating procedures, ensuring rapid integration into team's workflow.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted detailed operations data to troubleshoot and optimize operating issues.
- Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
Vacation Work Student
Sappi Stanger
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in the operation of refiners to minimize costs, time and energy
- Assisted in troubleshooting of problems
- Daily data analysis and report writing
- Participated in identifying hazards and minimization thereof
Education
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Quality Management Systems
Operations Management
Material Selection
Waste Reduction
Efficiency Improvement
Separation processes
Equipment sizing
Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
Pilot plant operations
Hazard analysis
Cost-saving Methods
Data Collection
Technical Documentation
Problem-solving abilities
SAP Systems
Languages
English
Isizulu
Timeline
Process Engineering Intern
Sappi Saiccor
01.2023 - Current
Vacation Work Student
Sappi Stanger
12.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
North West University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
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