Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
References
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Roland Christopher Joseph September

Senior Process Controller
Swellendam

Summary

Dynamic Senior Process Controller with over 30 years at Overberg Water, excelling in water quality compliance and operational efficiency. Proven problem solver with strong computer skills, leading teams to optimize treatment works and ensure uninterrupted service. Committed to quality assurance and effective communication, driving successful outcomes in water purification operations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Process Controller

Overberg Water
08.1991 - Current

Previous: 01 August 1991 till 2011 – Process Controller

Nature of work:

- Plant Optimization: Ensure water complies according to SANS 241: 2015 - Daily

- Administrative Functions: Calculations and interpretation of results including water quality - Daily

- Monitoring of pump stations and reservoirs: Via telemetry and according to operational manual and report any abnormalities - daily

- Stock Control: Ensure that enough stock is on hand – Weekly / Monthly

- Jar Tests: Ensure optimum dosing of chemicals and interpretation of results - Weekly / As needed.


Current: 2011 till Current – Senior Process Controller

Nature of work:

- Supervision: Staff matters & Optimization of Treatment Works – Daily / Monthly

- Water quality: Ensure water qualities comply with SANS 241: 2015 – Daily / Monthly

- Administration: Ensure that System Area Manager receives reports on time – Daily / Monthly

- Problem Solving: Ensure treatment works are operating without any disruptions and costs efficient – Daily / Monthly

- Plant Maintenance: Maintenance & Cleaning of Infrastructure according to maintenance schedules


Acting Manager: Operations - August 2019- February 2022

Nature of work:

- Management of the full operation of the water purification plant.

- Management of 13 subordinates

- Management and monitoring of the available water resources

- Ensure water quality comply with SANS 241: 2015

- Manage pipeline to achieve targets on NRW

- Manage pipeline repairs and Infrastructure ensuring the Target is achieved

- Report to COO on:

  • Operational issues
  • Setup & Control of Operational expenditure/deviations on Budget
  • Report on water sales

- Repairs and maintenance budget actually spent

- Budget for capital expansion projects actually spent

- To ensure that OW goals are achieved.

- Ensure uninterrupted service to clients.

- Manage WTW and distribution network with personnel.


Current: March 2022 till Current – Senior Process Controller

Nature of work:

- Supervision: Staff matters & Optimization of Treatment Works – Daily / Monthly

- Water quality: Ensure water qualities comply with SANS 241: 2015 – Daily / Monthly

- Administration: Ensure that System Area Manager receives reports on time – Daily / Monthly

- Problem Solving: Ensure treatment works are operating without any disruptions and costs efficient – Daily / Monthly

- Plant Maintenance: Maintenance & Cleaning of Infrastructure according to maintenance schedules


Education

High School Diploma -

Gerrit Du Plessis Secondary School
Riversdale, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Computer skills

Quality assurance testing

Effective communication

Effective problem resolution

Consistently dependable

Initiative

Planning

Organizing

Discipline

Additional Information

Identification number: 720310 5192 085

Dependants: 3

Marital status: Married

Health: Excellent

Certification

National certificate N1- Water and waste water treatment practice

References

Anthony Lotz: System 2 Area Manager - 084 547 7500

Dihajo Fransman: Process Engineer - 071 049 7195

Brian Mokhele: Senior Manager: Management Accounting- 073 518 7331

Timeline

Membrane plant operation and maintenance- NQF level 6

06-2014

National certificate: Sanitation project co-ordination- NQF level 5

09-2013

National certificate N3- Waste - water treatment practice

09-2012

Class V Process controller

01-2012

National certificate N3- Water treatment practice

09-2007

High School Diploma -

Gerrit Du Plessis Secondary School
04.2001 -

National certificate N2- Water and waste water treatment practice

12-1997

National certificate N1- Water and waste water treatment practice

12-1994

Senior Process Controller

Overberg Water
08.1991 - Current
Roland Christopher Joseph SeptemberSenior Process Controller