Ripfumelo Annel Nobunga
Chemical Engineer
Marikana
Summary
Motivated Chemical Engineering graduate, currently enrolled for a Diploma in Operations Management and seeking opportunity to apply skills in chemical applications to meet challenging work assignments and support management team. Excellent at communicating, writing and editing. Keen attention to detail and focused on meeting deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sampler Operator
Samancor Western Chrome (AAA contractor)
6 2024 - Current
- Conduct sampling operations at designated mine sites using variety of tools and techniques in line with established schedules and procedures
- Measure each drilled hole, using relevant equipment, to check holes are drilled to correct depth according to drill plan
- Collect representative samples from RC drill holes, delivering quality and timely work within given boundaries of relevant policies and procedures
- Observe, track and record sample characteristics (including color, texture, shape, size, smell, density, weight, temperature, etc.), ensuring proper handling of collected samples
- Count, measure, weigh, and label samples as needed, ensuring proper handling and documentation of collected samples
- Bag samples for testing at other locations and transport samples to laboratory for testing if necessary, according to standard procedures, to maintain safety of samples
- Compare sample to standard model to quickly assess basic quality of sample
- Test samples and confirm their conformance to industry standards; notify management when materials do not meet specifications/irregular findings and indicate percentages of materials of specified size, to ensure integrity and quality of samples
- Continuously observe and maintain drilling cadence of machine monitoring for dust and inefficiency
- Remove rods, together with RC Drilling Operator, upon drilling completion, ensuring there is no contamination or damage to other drill holes
- Identify opportunities to reduce contamination, by conducting regular site inspections, to support in-pit optimization
Chemical Engineering WIL
University of Pretoria
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Adhered to all chemical handling safety procedures and protocols.
- Led or supported lean, six sigma and other continuous improvement projects by applying methodology and tools to support business objectives.
- Reviewed technical documents such as area plot plans, specifications, process flow diagrams, or mechanical drawings.
- Tracked process quality through data analysis and reporting and worked to implement corrective and preventive action plans.
- Moisture analysis
- Fire Assay calculations and QC reporting
- Balance Room Operations
- Wet chem. Sample preparation
- Good housekeeping
- SHEQ Compliance
- Ensuring that samples are prepared and analyzed accurately and timorously
- Primary sample preparation in analytical chemistry laboratory
- Secondary sample in analytical chemistry laboratory
- Separation of precious metals of fire assay techniques
Education
Diploma in Operational Management -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria 01.2024 - Current
N2-N6(Chemical Engineering) -
Tshwane City College
Pretoria 01.2019 - 10.2021
National Senior Certificate -
Siboyiye Combined School
Bushbuckridge 01.2018 - 12.2018
Skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Excellent verbal, report writing and interpersonal skills
- Presentation skill
- Computer literacy
- Numerical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Accuracy and attention
- Assertiveness and customer orientated
- Analytical skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Problem solving skills and Decision makin
Competincies
- Influence and impact and ability to network.
- Facilitation skills,
- Lead and control
- Presentation skills
- Conflict Management
- Training skills and time management
- Confidentiality
- Coaching and mentoring
- Knowledge of tender process
- Assertiveness
References
- Walter Focke, Supervisor, University of Pretoria, Walter.focke@up.ac.za, 083 326 6549
- Thabelo Wilfred Victor, Supervisor, African Analytics and Advisory, Thabelovictor@gmail.com, 0760576826
Timeline
Diploma in Operational Management -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2024 - Current
Chemical Engineering WIL
University of Pretoria
01.2022 - 12.2023
N2-N6(Chemical Engineering) -
Tshwane City College
01.2019 - 10.2021
National Senior Certificate -
Siboyiye Combined School
01.2018 - 12.2018
Sampler Operator
Samancor Western Chrome (AAA contractor)
6 2024 - Current
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