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Shadrack Letsie

Hammarsdale

Summary

Shadrack has ten plus years of diverse experience with thorough understanding of many aspects of water systems, including managing design, installation, and operation of water and sanitation systems, staff supervision, and site management in water purification, cement process engineering, chemical manufacturing processes, projects, research and development. He has vast experience in the plant manufacturing and operation field with solid technical expertise in commissioning, solid knowledge of interpretation of operational data and trends. He has also been actively involved in plant monitoring, performance evaluation, process optimization and continuous improvement. He has good knowledge of process control and tuning, project and people management skills, budget and cost control, safety health and environment on the plant. He's a highly dynamic and resourceful team player well versed in developing efficient processes using knowledge of engineering, management and compliance. Comfortable working in a fast paced, challenging, growth orientated work environment and possess a proven ability to ensure that procedures, standards and communications are understood and implemented effectively. Extensive knowledge in handling multiple matters simultaneously and providing quality advice and services. Possess efficient communication skills to liaise with all levels of clients and staff to deliver effective solutions needed to achieve client satisfaction and organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Effluent Treatment Plant Operator

Hammarsdale Knitting
Hammarsdale
01.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for Industrial water treatment, sampling, measuring, analysing, and making chemical adjustments to ensure water is portable and safe
  • Checking dozing systems and adjust dozing rates on SCADA System as per test results
  • The correct usage and safeguarding of company assets
  • Keep all water test and reports up-to-date daily or weekly
  • Upholding SHE standards, e.g., ISO 9001 and 14001
  • Making operational and process changes to the water and/wastewater treatment process e.g., Clarification, MBR(ULTRAFILTRATIONN)Biological Treatment, Disinfection, Sludge Treatment by doing Laboratory tests
  • Receiving and signing for chemical and stock items deliveries
  • Attend to maintenance and repairs on water treatment equipment where required
  • Ensuring that CIP is done in the R.O to optimize plant performance
  • Ensure all chemicals have updated safety data sheets
  • Ensuring that the correct chemical dosages are always applied to the process streams in the R,O and the plant at large
  • Familiar with Government by Laws for Effluent disposal
  • Liaise with client representatives on aspects of the operation of the water plants as directed
  • Mentoring assistant operators
  • Communicating all process, operational or maintenance problems to the plant manager during normal working hours and the standby manager after hours and on weekends
  • Ensuring that all samples are taken timeously, and that the correct sampling technique is followed, samples analysed, and the results are recorded
  • Participating in root cause analyses and provide feedback to plant Supervisor or Manager
  • Participating in risks assessment to according to Legislation and Company requirements to improve safety
  • Performing level standby
  • Recording flow rates to determine plants efficiency & cost
  • Always promoting a positive and professional company image
  • Weekly testing of Bacteria for growth in the PVA and MBR.

Effluent Treatment Plant Operator

Gelvenor Consolidated Fabrics
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Operating and controlling the process equipment in with prescribed operating procedures and standings
  • Maintaining safety precautions and sound housekeeping principals and due care of all equipment/assets under control/care
  • Ensuring that all process and operational tasks, required for the correct, safe and efficient operation of the plant are performed timeously and accurately
  • Ensuring that the correct chemical dosages are always applied to the process streams
  • Familiar with Government by Laws for Effluent disposal
  • Liaising with client representatives on aspects of the operation of the water plants as directed
  • Communicating all process, operational or maintenance problems to the plant manager during normal working hours and the standby manager after hours and on weekends
  • Ensuring that all samples are taken timeously, and that the correct sampling technique is followed, samples analysed, and the results are recorded
  • Participating in root cause analyses and provide feedback to plant Supervisor or Manager
  • Participating in risks assessment to according to Legislation and Company requirements to improve safety
  • Performing level standby
  • Recording flow rates to determine plants efficiency & cost.

Process Controller

Veolia Water Technologies
10.2017 - 09.2018
  • Operating and controlling the process equipment in with prescribed operating procedures and standings
  • Maintaining safety precautions and sound housekeeping principals and due care of all equipment/assets under control/care
  • Ensuring that all process and operational tasks, required for the correct, safe and efficient operation of the plant are performed timeously and accurately
  • Ensuring that the correct chemical dosages are always applied to the process streams
  • Familiar with Government by Laws for Effluent disposal
  • Liaising with client representatives on aspects of the operation of the water plants as directed
  • Communicating all process, operational or maintenance problems to the plant manager during normal working hours and the standby manager after hours and on weekends
  • Ensuring that all samples are taken timeously, and that the correct sampling technique is followed, samples analysed, and the results are recorded
  • Participates in root cause analyses and provide feedback to plant Supervisor or Manager
  • Participating in risks assessment to according to Legislation and Company requirements to improve safety
  • Performing level standby
  • Recording flow rates to determine plants efficiency and cost.

Effluent Treatment Plant Operator

AECI WATER
11.2008 - 09.2017
  • Operating and controlling the process equipment in with prescribed operating procedures and standings
  • Filter plant operator
  • Maintaining safety precautions and sound housekeeping principals and due care of all equipment/assets under control/care
  • Ensuring that all process and operational tasks, required for the correct, safe and efficient operation of the plant are performed timeously and accurately
  • Ensuring that the correct chemical dosages are always applied to the process streams
  • Familiar with Government by Laws for Effluent disposal
  • Liaising with client representatives on aspects of the operation of the water plants as directed
  • Communicating all process, operational or maintenance problems to the plant manager during normal working hours and the standby manager after hours and on weekends
  • Ensuring that all samples are taken timeously, and that the correct sampling technique is followed, samples analysed, and the results are recorded
  • Participates in root cause analyses and provide feedback to plant Supervisor or Manager
  • Participating in risks assessment to according to Legislation and Company requirements to improve safety
  • Performing level standby
  • Recording flow rates to determine plants efficiency.

Dyehouse and Laboratory Operator

Mediterranean Textile Mills
01.2001 - 12.2007
  • Operate and maintain Dyehouse machines and equipment
  • Prepare Dye recipes and mix Dyes and Chemicals according to specifications
  • Conduct Lab Tests to ensure colour accuracy and consistency
  • Monitor the Dye process, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results
  • Maintain accurate records of Dye Formulas, production run, and quality control Test
  • Follow safety protocols and handle chemicals with care
  • Collaborate with production team to schedule dyeing operations and meet product deadlines
  • Root cause analysis
  • Keep Dyehouse and Lab clean and organized.

Education

N 3 Water & Wastewater Treatment - undefined

First Choice Varsity College

SHE REP - undefined

LEXIS NEXIS

Grade 12 - undefined

Life High School

Skills

First Aidundefined

Accomplishments

  • Successfuly commissioned the Hammarsdale Knitting company Effluent Treatment Plant in February 2022 with reduced operational cost from R7.2Million per year to R1.06Mllion per year.

References

REFERENCES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Timeline

Effluent Treatment Plant Operator

Hammarsdale Knitting
01.2022 - Current

Effluent Treatment Plant Operator

Gelvenor Consolidated Fabrics
09.2019 - 10.2021

Process Controller

Veolia Water Technologies
10.2017 - 09.2018

Effluent Treatment Plant Operator

AECI WATER
11.2008 - 09.2017

Dyehouse and Laboratory Operator

Mediterranean Textile Mills
01.2001 - 12.2007

N 3 Water & Wastewater Treatment - undefined

First Choice Varsity College

SHE REP - undefined

LEXIS NEXIS

Grade 12 - undefined

Life High School
Shadrack Letsie